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Startup Guide Keysight M9203A PXIe Wideband Digitizer 2 channels, 12-bit, up to 3.2 GS/s DC up to 2 GHz bandwidth...
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DFARS and are set forth M9203-90001 PERFORMANCE, SAFETY, OR specifically in writing elsewhere in the REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, UNLESS Published By EULA. Keysight shall be under no SPECIFICALLY STATED. obligation to update, revise or otherwise Keysight Technologies Technology Licenses modify the Software. With respect to...
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Before operating an instrument, ensure chassis. the protection provided by the that the line cord is connected to a Keysight products are designed for use equipment could be impaired. This properly-grounded power receptacle. with electrical signals that are rated product must be used in a normal...
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Keysight Technologies instrument To return unwanted products, contact To prevent electrical shock do not from mains before cleaning. Use a dry your local Keysight office, or for more remove covers. For continued cloth or one slightly dampened with information see protection against fire hazard, replace water to clean the external case parts.
Step 4: Install the Module M9203A Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Front Panel LEDs Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9203A Module Keysight Connection Expert Driver Graphical Interface: MD2 Soft Front Panel Perform a Verification of the M9203A (optional)
Keysight representative or contact us through our website at www.keysight.com/find/contactus. Related Documentation If you have run the Keysight MD2 software installer on your PC, this Startup Guide and the related product documentation listed below have been installed to your hard drive.
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This Start-Up Guide is intended to lead the user through the four steps of product installation as summarized in the diagram below. An optional fifth step shows how to perform an operational verification of the M9203A PXIe High-Speed Digitizer. Step 1: Unpack and Inspect...
(see warranty information at beginning of this document). To avoid damage when handling a module, do not touch any exposed components or connector pins. http://www.keysight.com/find/tips for information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment. Keysight M9203A Startup Guide...
Should it become necessary to return a module for repair or service, follow the steps below: 1. Review the warranty information shipped with your product. 2. Contact Keysight to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) and return address. For assistance finding Keysight contact information, go to www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service).
Step 2: Verify M9203A Shipment Contents Step 2: Verify M9203A Shipment Contents The following items are also included with your M9203A PXIe High-Speed Digitizer order: Part Number Quantity Description M9203A PXIe High-Speed Digitizer. U1092-80001 Coaxial cable, MMCX (male) to BNC (male), 1 m.
Hardware Requirements Item Requirements Chassis PXIe chassis (Keysight M9018A PXIe 18-slot chassis recommended). Host Controller Remote PC Host Controller, or Embedded PXIe controller: recommended PCs and configurations for M9018A PXIe chassis are available in following document: http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5990-7632EN.pdf?
Step 3: Install the Software Install the Software If the Keysight MD2 software is installed on your computer, first uninstall the Keysight MD2 software from the Control Panel > Programs and Features before installing the Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software.
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It can provide information on the possible extension of the digitizer. 1. First install Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software. 2. From the High-Speed Digitizers Applications DVD launch the installer. 3. Follow the installer prompts and select the applications your want to install.
7. Tighten the screws on the module front panel. Performance may suffer if the screws are not tightened. 8. Verify that the chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other con- taminants that may restrict airflow. Keysight M9203A Startup Guide...
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11. Check the status LED on the module front panel, it should be orange or red when the power is applied, if not there is a problem with either the module or the chassis. 12. Follow the New Hardware Wizard's instructions to install the driver. 13. Reboot the system. Keysight M9203A Startup Guide...
Step 4: Install the Module M9203A Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Connector Type Description External trigger input, 50 Ω DC terminated, ±5 V range. TRG IN male Analog signal inputs, DC-coupled and 50 Ω terminated. female The input Full Scale Ranges are selectable:...
If warning or error status is observed, please try the following steps: Power-cycle the PC (If using a remote controller, observe the power sequence requirements). If the error persists please contact Keysight technical support http://www.key- sight.com/find/assist. Keysight M9203A Startup Guide...
MD2 Soft Front Panel. This will provide control of the module for calibration, test and other operational verification procedures. If the module does not appear in the Keysight Connection Expert, first try the Rescan button. If that does not work, restart your PC or embedded controller and restart Keysight Connection Expert again.
Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9203A Module Driver Graphical Interface: MD2 Soft Front Panel The Keysight MD2 SFP (Soft Front Pannel) is a graphical interface for High-Speed Digitizer Instrument Drivers that enables the control of any supported digitizers. The MD2 SFP can be launched from Keysight Connection Expert, directly from the Windows Start Menu >...
Perform a Verification of the M9203A (optional) Requirements for Verification The correct operation of the M9203A may be verified by the use of a simple application which carries out several performance checks on a signal acquired from an external Function Generator.
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2. Verify that the RF generator is ON and producing the desired signals at the end of the cable. This can be done with an oscilloscope. 3. Verify that the problem is reproducible. 4. Contact Keysight technical support for assistance. Contact details may be found at: www.keysight.com/find/assist. Keysight M9203A Startup Guide...