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  • Page 1 Startup Guide S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver...
  • Page 2 FAR LEVEL (COMBINATION OF CHASSIS, and the DFARS and are set forth © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2019 – 2022 CONTROLLERS, MODULES, ETC.) specifically in writing elsewhere in the No part of this manual may be PERFORMANCE, SAFETY, OR EULA.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. 2. 3 Connectors, Head 1 on the Rugged Front Panel 3. 2. 4 Connectors, M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller 3. 2. 5 Connectors, S9100A Rear Panel (M9019A PXIe Chassis) 3. 2. 6 Connectors, E7770A Common Interface Unit (CIU) 3. 2. 6. 1 Connectors, E7770A CIU, Local Oscillator Card (LO Card) 3.
  • Page 4 6 Verify Operation 6. 1 Verifying X-Apps Software Controls the S9100A 6. 1. 1 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9100A at 3 GHz 6. 1. 2 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9100A at 28 GHz 7 Run Power Calibration 7.

  • Page 5: Overview

    5G New Radio (5G NR) infrastructure equipment in both the FR1 (380 MHz to 6 GHz) and millimeter wave FR2 (24.25 to 43.5 GHz) frequencies. In this document... This document describes the installation process to start up and prepare the Keysight S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver for use. 1. Review this Overview Review Safety Requirements on page 3 Review Hardware Components on page 19 Install Hardware on page 37...
  • Page 6 S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 7: Review Safety Requirements

    Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 8: Safety

    2 Review Safety Requirements 2. 2 Safety The safety information in this section applies to the following products. Keysight S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver consists of: Keysight S9100A Base System (a PXIe chassis with modules, rugged panel, and cables) Keysight E7770A Common Interface Unit (CIU) Keysight M1740A mmWave Transceiver These products have been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards and have been supplied in a safe condition.
  • Page 9 Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2, per IEC 61010 Second Edition and 664 respectively. The Keysight S9100A Base System is designed for indoor use only and does not support hot-swapping of modules; for example, inserting and removing modules with the chassis powered up.

  • Page 10: Weight And Dimensions

    For best practice and proper ergonomics, the weight of the components may require the assistance of two persons to lift and carry. Use both side handles when lifting the Keysight S9100A Base System or E7770A CIU. Use a rolling cart when transporting the Keysight S9100A Base System or E7770A CIU.

  • Page 11: Cleaning

    Clean the outside of Keysight products with a soft, lint-free, slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergent or chemical solvents. To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Keysight S9100A Base System and E7770A CIU from Mains before cleaning. In regards to the M1740A mmWave Transceiver, disconnect from all cables before cleaning (power, in the form of a DC voltage, is delivered through the cables from the E7770A CIU).

  • Page 12: Environmental Conditions (Operating)

    The M1740A mmWave Transceiver is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2, per IEC 61010-1 Third Edition and 664 respectively. The Keysight S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver is designed for use in the following conditions: For indoor use only Altitude up to 6,561.68 ft (2,000 m) Operating Temperature 10 to 40°...

  • Page 13: Emc (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

    Declarations of Conformity for these products and for other Keysight products may be downloaded from the Web. Go to http://www.keysight.com/go/conformity and click on "Declarations of Conformity." You can then search by product number to find the latest Declaration of Conformity. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 14: Ventilation

    Engineer should be consulted to assure instrument(s) temperature compliance and performance. Do NOT block vents and fan exhaust: To ensure adequate cooling and ventilation, leave a gap of at least 50 mm (2") around vent holes on both sides of the chassis. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 15: Location And Mounting

    The detachable power cord is the disconnecting device. It disconnects the Mains circuits from the Mains supply before other parts of the Keysight S9100A Base System or E7770A CIU. (The front panel switches are only standby switches and are not LINE switches.) Alternatively, externally installed switches or circuit breakers (which are...

  • Page 16: Power Requirements

    "WARNING: Safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system." The Keysight S9100A Base System does not contain customer serviceable fuses, but the E7770A CIU fuse can be replaced. See Fuse Replacement for the E7770A Common Interface Unit (CIU); additional servicing information may also be available in the E7770A Common Interface Unit (CIU), User's Guide E7770-90001.
  • Page 17 When the M1740A mmWave Transceiver is used in connection with the E7770A CIU, use only the RF Cable Assembly that was supplied with the M1740A to connect it with the other instrument and connect it only to the mmW ports on that instrument. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 18: Ac Power Cord

    2 Review Safety Requirements 2. 11 AC Power Cord The Keysight S9100A Base System and E7770A CIU are equipped with three-wire power cords, in accordance with international safety standards. These power cords ground the Keysight S9100A Base System and E7770A CIU cabinet when connected to an appropriate power line outlet.

  • Page 19: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (Esd)

    Additional Information About ESD For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage, contact the Electrostatic Discharge Association (http://www.esda.org). The ESD standards developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 20: Front And Rear Panel Symbols

    2 Review Safety Requirements 2. 13 Front and Rear Panel Symbols Symbols that may be on the exterior of S9100A hardware components are: Symbol Description This symbol is used to indicate power ON and to mark the position of the instrument power line switch.
  • Page 21 GB 18455-2001 as required by the China RoHS regulations for paper/fiberboard packaging. The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA International. This symbol indicates that anti-static precautions should be taken. This symbol indicates earth ground. This mark designates Direct Current. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 22: Returning For Service

    “FRAGILE”. Include all original cables and modules when sending in the system for repair or service. 5. On the shipping label, write ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT and the RMA number. In your correspondence, refer to the system by serial number. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 23: Review Hardware Components

    Hardware Components on page 20 Connector Descriptions on page 21 Connectors, 10 MHz Ref In/Out on the Rugged Front Panel on page 21 Connectors, RF Transceiver on the Rugged Front Panel on page 22 Connectors, Head 1 on the Rugged Front Panel on page 22 Connectors, S9100A Rear Panel (M9019A PXIe Chassis) on page 25 Connectors, E7770A Common Interface Unit (CIU) on page 28 Connectors, M1740A mmWave Transceiver on page 33 S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 24: Hardware Components

    3 Review Hardware Components 3. 1 Hardware Components The S9100A is available in three standard configurations. Keysight S9100A Option RH1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver  on page 39 includes: one S9100AX (S9100A Base System with     one M9410A PXIe VXT Vector Transceiver) one E7770A Common Interface Unit (CIU) with     one Channel Card – No DUT IF     one LO Distribution Card...

  • Page 25: Connector Descriptions

    1 to 110 MHz.) Connector BNC (f) Frequency 1 MHz to 110 MHz, sine wave Lock range ± 1 ppm, nominal Amplitude 0 to 10 dBm, nominal S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 26: Connectors, Rf Transceiver On The Rugged Front Panel

    Type-N (f), 50 Ω, nominal Frequency Range 380 MHz to 6 GHz Amplitude ± 10 VDC, +33 dBm Maximum Head 1 LO/Pwr/Ctrl Out Connector TNC (f) Head 1 Ch 1A In or Ch 1B In Connector SMA (f) S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 27: Connectors, M9037A Pxie Embedded Controller

    PXI backplane GPIB Connector GPIB (Micro-D 25-pin) PCIe Connector x8 Gen 3 PCIe IPASS connector for controlling a second PXIe or AXIe chassis or RAID storage S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 28 M9037A’s exceeded, you should storage temperature range. For exact change the battery after 3 range information, refer to the battery to 4 years of service. manufacturer’s specifications. See the Data Sheet for the Keysight M9037A, 5991-3661EN. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 29: Connectors, S9100A Rear Panel (M9019A Pxie Chassis)

    3 Review Hardware Components 3. 2. 5 Connectors, S9100A Rear Panel (M9019A PXIe Chassis) AC Line Input (Use the AC line cord supplied with the S9100A.) Connector, Three-Prong 100/120 V, 50/60 Hz, 1200 W MAX (Lower range) 220/240 V, 50/60 Hz,...
  • Page 30 3 Review Hardware Components AC Line Input (Use the AC line cord supplied with the S9100A.) POWER SYNC (DO NOT CONNECT TO LAN!) FAN and INHIBIT Switches (Used for remote inhibit and power rail monitoring.) FAN Switch The FAN switch controls the fan speed: HIGH - the fan voltage duty cycle is set...
  • Page 31 PXI_CLK10_IN and OUT signals from the System Timing Module. To provide a 10 MHz Clock to the S9100A, Connectors, 10 MHz Ref In/Out on Rugged Front Panel on page 21. For additional information, see the Data Sheet for the Keysight M9019A, 5992-1481EN. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 32: Connectors, E7770A Common Interface Unit (Ciu)

    SMA (f), 50 Ω, nominal (Intended for future use.) CLK In Connector SMA (f), 50 Ω, nominal (Intended for future use.) LO Out Connector SMA (f), 50 Ω, nominal This connector supplies the local oscillator output for use with a second (independent) LO source. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 33: Connectors, E7770A Ciu, Lo Distribution Card

    Auxiliary local oscillator output 4. LO In 2 Connector SMA (f), 50 Ω, nominal Input source used in configurations with multiple E7770A CIUs; this connection would be from the LO Card LO Out of a second E7770A CIU. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 34: Connectors, E7770A Ciu, Channel Card

    DL IF input for Channel B. DUT IF In/Out B Connector SMA (f), 50 Ω, nominal In/Out connection for Channel B. IF Out B Connector Type-N (f), 50 Ω, nominal UL IF output for Channel B. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 35: Connectors, E7770A Ciu Rear Panel

    DUT IF IN HEAD IN Connector Type-N (f), 50 Ω, nominal Output for connecting to DUT for High IF testing. DUT IF OUT HEAD OUT Connector Type-N (f), 50 Ω, nominal Input for connecting to DUT for High IF testing. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 36: Connectors, E7770A Ciu Rear Panel, Controller Card

    BNC (f), 50 Ω, nominal Input Level Range 5 V TTL (See description for TRIG 1.) Ctrl 1 Connector Micro-HDMI Reserved for Keysight internal use only. Ctrl 2 Connector Micro-HDMI Reserved for Keysight internal use only. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 37: Connectors, M1740A Mmwave Transceiver

    Lights to indicate that the M1740A is currently under the control of the E7770A, E7760B, or other instrument, according to the color scheme: Orange = connected, but no active communication currently Green = connected, with active communication currently S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 38: Connectors, Mmwave Side Of M1740A Mmwave Transceiver

    15 VDC, +20 dBm Maximum Input Although the M1740A mmWave Transceiver is operational from 24 to 44 GHz, the performance information for the S9100A is only provided for the frequency bands called out in its Data Sheet. See the Data Sheet for the Keysight S9100A, 5992-3561EN.

  • Page 39: Connectors, If Side Of M1740A Mmwave Transceiver

    A control signal to operate the M1740A. Frequency range, 6 to 12 GHz, –20 dBm, minimum DC power +36 VDC, 1A Do not connect or disconnect the RF cable, at either end, while the connected instrument is powered on. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 40 S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 41: Install Hardware

    Before installing hardware, Review Safety Requirements on page 3. 4. 1 Standard Configurations The S9100A is available in three standard configurations: Keysight S9100A Option RH1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver  on page 39, one-channel configuration, consists of one RF transceiver and one mmWave transceiver providing one Tx channel and one Rx channel, operating in one frequency range at a time: FR1 frequencies ranging from 380 MHz to 6 GHz...
  • Page 42 (produced from the RF Out of a Primary M9410A VXT) is combined with a blocking signal (produced from the RF Out of a 2 M9410A VXT). The combined wanted and blocking signals are available in all three frequency ranges: FR1, FR2, or High IF. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 43: Keysight S9100A Option Rh1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver

    4 Install Hardware 4. 2 Keysight S9100A Option RH1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 44 Connect LO Distribution Card LO Out 1 to Channel Card 1 LO In. 8121-3199 BNC Cable, BNC (m) to BNC (m), 300 mm (11.8 in) Connect S9100A 10 MHz Out to E7770A CIU 10 MHz In. 8121-1351, LAN Cable, Patch-5E RJ-45 (m) to RJ-45 (m) 24-AWG 8-Conductor PVC, 2133.6 mm (84 in), Blue or equivalent Connect M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller LAN 2...
  • Page 45 RF transceiver and one mmWave transceiver providing one Tx channel and one Rx channel, operating in one frequency range at a time: FR1 frequencies ranging from 380 MHz to 6 GHz or FR2 banded mmWave frequencies from 24.25 to 43.5 GHz S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 46: Keysight S9100A Option 007 Mmwave Transceiver With High If (Dual-Use Configuration: High If And Mmwave)

    4 Install Hardware 4. 3 Keysight S9100A Option 007 mmWave Transceiver with High IF (Dual-Use Configuration: High IF and mmWave) S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 47 Connect LO Card LO Out to Channel Card 2 LO In (right-side). 8121-3199 BNC Cable, BNC (m) to BNC (m), 300 mm (11.8 in) Connect S9100A 10 MHz Out to E7770A CIU 10 MHz In. 8121-1351, LAN Cable, Patch-5E RJ-45 (m) to RJ-45 (m) 24-AWG 8-Conductor PVC, 2133.6 mm (84 in), Blue or equivalent Connect M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller LAN 2...
  • Page 48 4 Install Hardware Keysight S9100A Option 007 mmWave Transceiver with High IF (Dual- Use Configuration: High IF and mmWave) on page 42, one-channel configuration, consists of one RF transceiver, one mmWave transceiver, as well as one High IF Channel Card in the E7770A Common Interface Unit (CIU) providing one Tx channel and one Rx channel, operating in one frequency range at a time: FR1 frequencies ranging from 380 MHz to 6 GHz...

  • Page 49: Keysight S9100A Option 022 Mmwave Transceiver With High If And Blocker (Dual-Use Configuration: High If And Mmwave)

    4 Install Hardware 4. 4 Keysight S9100A Option 022 mmWave Transceiver with High IF and Blocker (Dual-Use Configuration: High IF and mmWave) S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 50 Channel Card - No DUT IF LO In (right-side card). 8121-3199 BNC Cable, BNC (m) to BNC (m), 300 mm (11.8 in) Connect S9100A 10 MHz Out to E7770A CIU 10 MHz In. 8121-1351, LAN Cable, Patch-5E RJ-45 (m) to RJ-45 (m) 24-AWG 8-Conductor PVC, 2133.6 mm (84 in), Blue or equivalent Connect M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller LAN 2...
  • Page 51 4 Install Hardware Keysight S9100A Option 022 mmWave Transceiver with High IF and Blocker (Dual- Use Configuration: High IF and mmWave) on page 45, one-channel configuration, consists of two RF transceivers, one mmWave transceiver, as well as one High IF Channel Card (in the E7770A Common Interface Unit) providing one Tx channel and one Rx channel, operating in one frequency range at a time: FR1 frequencies ranging from 380 MHz to 6 GHz...
  • Page 52 S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 53: Install Software

    5 Install Software 5 Install Software If a standard configuration that includes the M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller was ordered, all needed software should have come pre-installed; proceed to Verify Operation on page 51. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 54 S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 55: Verify Operation

    Verify Operation by performing the following: Powering on the Keysight S9100A Base System The M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller and the M9300A PXIe Reference are part of the Keysight S9100A Base System; they both power on and initialize automatically when the Keysight S9100A Base System is powered on. Verifying X-Apps Software Controls the S9100A on page 52 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9100A at 3 GHz on page 52...

  • Page 56: Verifying X-Apps Software Controls The S9100A

    This process must be repeated for each M9410A and its selected X-Apps software pair in a system. 6. 1. 1 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9100A at 3 GHz 1. Connect an RF loop-back cable from RF In to RF Out connectors on the RF Transceiver, located on the Rugged Front Panel.
  • Page 57 Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Frequency, select the Center Frequency entry box, and set it to 3 GHz. c. Leave all of the other RF Input Port settings in their preset state. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 58 Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) select Input/Output, select the RF Source tab, select the RF Output Port drop-down menu, and select RF Output. b. Set RF Power to –10 dBm, Frequency to 3 GHz, and RF Output to On. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 59 If there is a signal at 3 GHz and approximately –10 dBm, the RF Transceiver RF Input and RF Output ports of the S9100A are working properly. (The power level is only approximate because there is loss in the cable being used and this loss is not being corrected during the measurement.)

  • Page 60: Verify The X-Apps Software Controls The S9100A At 28 Ghz

    6 Verify Operation 6. 1. 2 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9100A at 28 GHz 1. Connect a loop-back cable from RF Tx/Rx 1 to RF Tx/Rx 2 connectors on the M1740A mmWave Transceiver. One 8121-3222 loop-back cable, 2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m), 152.4 mm (6.0 in), is included with each S9100A.
  • Page 61 Select the RF Power entry box and set it to –10 dBm. c. Select the Frequency entry box and set it to 28 GHz. d. Leave all of the other RF Output port settings in their preset state. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 62 Peak Search. If there is a signal at 28 GHz and approximately –10 dBm, the RF Tx/Rx 1 and RF Tx/Rx 2 ports of the S9100A are working properly. (The power level is only approximate because there is loss in the cable being used and this loss is not being corrected during the measurement.)

  • Page 63: Run Power Calibration

    Calibration Connectors (Ports 1 to 8) on page 62 How to proceed... Run S910xA System Calibration Software on page 64 5. Connect Equipment    See Using the Equipment Tab on page 65 6. Perform Alignments    See Using X-Apps to Perform Alignments on page 74 7. Perform Calibration    See Using the Power Calibration Tab on page 75 S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 64: Calibration Conditions

    Keysight S9100A Data Sheet, 5992-3561EN. S9100A system performance is valid for an ambient temperature of 25°C unless otherwise noted S9100A system is within its recommended calibration cycle of one year (described in the Data Sheet under "General Performance")

  • Page 65: Calibration Equipment Required

    RF Tx/Rx 1 to RF Tx/Rx 2 (source to receiver) on the M1740A mmWave Transceiver only One of these loop-back cables are included with when testing for operation; each S9100A standard configuration. during normal use, this loop-back cable is removed. 11900B adapter, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f) This adapter is used to connect the or equivalent...

  • Page 66: Calibration Connectors (Ports 1 To 8)

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 2. 1 Calibration Connectors (Ports 1 to 8) The S9100A system is available in three standard configurations with multiple ports: S9100A Option RH1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver S9100A Option 007 mmWave Transceiver with High IF Port Selection Hardware Calibration Paths... Ports Port Selection Hardware Calibration Paths...
  • Page 67 Blocker, they have different system performance. Differences are because S9100A Option 022 have different source system performance than an S9100A Option RH1. On an S9100A Option 022, the RF Out ➄ Transmit (Tx) , 380 MHz to 6 GHz, signal path is routed through a hybrid combiner with additional cabling and switching that combines the RF Out of a Primary Transceiver (M9410A PXIe VXT), “Wanted”...

  • Page 68: Run S910Xa System Calibration Software

    Using the Equipment Tab on page 65 to enter VISA Address and hislip socket number "Connection Strings" for all equipment used during Calibration. Using the Power Calibration Tab on page 75 to provide an accurate power level at each mmWave Transceiver input and output port. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 69: Using The Equipment Tab

    Embedded Controller which is located in Slot-1 of the chassis containing the PXIe modules. external controller (remote host), the "Connection String" should include the name of the external controller (remote host); for example, TCPIP0::K-M9037A-12345::hislip0::INSTR or include the IP address of the external controller (remote host); for example, TCPIP0::141.121.XXX.YYY::inst0::INSTR S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 70 Channel 1 and select to use Channel 2. On a power meter with one channel or a USB power sensor, select to use Channel 1. Zero/Calibrate is used to calibrate the power meter before use. Start... S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 71: Connection String Examples For S9100A-Rh1

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 3. 1. 1 Connection String Examples for S9100A-RH1 S9100A Option RH1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver using an embedded controller (local host) with one M9410A PXIe VXT as the Primary Transceiver the "Connection String" should include the name of the embedded controller (local host): Primary Transceiver TCPIP0::localhost::hislip0::INSTR entry box should remain blank...

  • Page 72: Connection String Examples For S9100A-007

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 3. 1. 2 Connection String Examples for S9100A-007 S9100A Option 007 mmWave Transceiver with High IF using an embedded controller (local host) with one M9410A PXIe VXT as the Primary Transceiver the "Connection String" should include the name of the embedded controller (local host): Primary Transceiver TCPIP0::localhost::hislip0::INSTR entry box should remain blank...

  • Page 73: Connection String Examples For S9100A-022

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 3. 1. 3 Connection String Examples for S9100A-022 S9100A Option 022 mmWave Transceiver with High IF and Blocker using an embedded controller (local host) with one M9410A PXIe VXT as the Primary Transceiver and one M9410A PXIe VXT as the Secondary Transceiver the "Connection String" should include the name of the embedded controller (local host):...

  • Page 74: Using Keysight Connection Expert To Retrieve Visa Addresses

    Select the IO icon (Keysight IO Libraries Suite). c. Select Connection Expert. Keysight Connection Expert is a utility of Keysight IO Libraries that helps connect instruments and display their status as determined by the Keysight Instrument Discovery Service. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 75 1. Open Keysight Connection Expert. 2. Select the Instruments tab. a. On the left side of the dialog box, from the list of LAN instruments, select the M9410A, Keysight Technologies localhost b. On the right side of the dialog box, under "Connection Strings", highlight the VISA Address to be used on the S910xA System Calibration dialog Equipment tab.
  • Page 76 Ctrl-V (to paste the VISA Address from the Clipboard). d. Once the VISA Address has been entered, verify connectivity by clicking the Test button located next to the entry box; Address Valid is displayed on a button if the address connects properly. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 77 7 Run Power Calibration e. (Optional) Before use, Zero/Calibrate the Power Sensor by clicking Start. Disconnect the power sensor from any RF ports; the zero/calibration will not be valid if any power is connected during the zero/calibration process. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 78: Using X-Apps To Perform Alignments

    > Scroll down the list and select LaunchModularTRX 2. Select the settings icon (top right corner of the display). 3. Select Alignments (all alignments must be performed before calibrations). a. Select Align Now All. b. Select Align IF Cable. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 79: Using The Power Calibration Tab

    This section describes how the Power Calibration tab is used to provide an accurate power level at each mmWave Transceiver input and output port. The calibrations to be run depend on the standard configuration being calibrated: S9100A-RH1, S9100A-007, or S9100A-022 All alignments must be run before Power Calibrations.

  • Page 80: Calibrating S9100A Option Rh1

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 3. 4 Calibrating S9100A Option RH1 7. 3. 4. 1 Calibration 1 of 2: Power from RRH 1 RFHD 1 -> RRH 1 RFHD 2 This calibration is used to calibrate FR2 ports RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ (with used as the RF Output) on an S9100A Option RH1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver.
  • Page 81 Connect the free end of the cable to RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ M1740A mmWave Transceiver connector c. Select to complete the calibration. View the tab when the calibration is complete. Results Receiver Corrections are stored in: S9100ID_<SerialNumber>- Rx-RFInputOutput2-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 82: Calibration 2 Of 2: Power From Rrh 1 Rfhd 2 -> Rrh 1 Rfhd

    Start the calibration f. Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ M1740A mmWave Transceiver connector g. Select to continue the calibration. View the tab when the calibration is complete. Results Source Corrections are stored in: S9100ID_<SerialNumber>- Tx-RFIO_2-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 83 Connect the free end of the cable to RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ M1740A mmWave Transceiver connector c. Select to complete the calibration. View the tab when the calibration is complete. Results Receiver Corrections are stored in: S9100ID_<SerialNumber>- Rx-RFInputOutput1-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 84: Calibrating S9100A Option

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 3. 5 Calibrating S9100A Option 007 7. 3. 5. 1 Calibration 1 of 2: Power from RRH 1 RFHD 1 -> RRH 1 RFHD 2 This calibration is used to calibrate FR2 ports RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ (with used as the RF Output) on an S9100A Option 007 mmWave Transceiver with High IF.
  • Page 85 Connect the free end of the cable to RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ M1740A mmWave Transceiver connector c. Select to complete the calibration. View the tab when the calibration is complete. Results Receiver Corrections are stored in: S9100ID_<SerialNumber>- Rx-RFInputOutput2-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 86: Calibration 2 Of 2: Power From Rrh 1 Rfhd 2 -> Rrh 1 Rfhd

    Start the calibration f. Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ M1740A mmWave Transceiver connector g. Select to continue the calibration. View the tab when the calibration is complete. Results Source Corrections are stored in: S9100ID_<SerialNumber>- Tx-RFIO_2-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 87 Connect the free end of the cable to RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ M1740A mmWave Transceiver connector c. Select to continue the calibration. View the tab when the calibration is complete. Results Receiver Corrections are stored in: S9100ID_<SerialNumber>- Rx-RFInputOutput1-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 88: Calibrating S9100A Option

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 3. 6 Calibrating S9100A Option 022 7. 3. 6. 1 Calibration 1 of 2: Power from RRH 1 RFHD 1 -> RRH 1 RFHD 2 This calibration is used to calibrate the FR2 ports RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ (with used as the RF Output) on an S9100A Option 022 mmWave Transceiver...
  • Page 89 3. Calibrate the Receiver (Rx) signal path a. Disconnect the power sensor and adapter from the cable. b. Connect the free end of the cable to RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ M1740A mmWave Transceiver connector c. Select to complete the calibration. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 90 7 Run Power Calibration View the tab when the calibration is complete. Results Receiver Corrections are stored in: S9100ID_<SerialNumber>- Rx-RFInputOutput2-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 91: Calibration 2 Of 2: Power From Rrh 1 Rfhd 2 -> Rrh 1 Rfhd

    Start the calibration f. Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ M1740A mmWave Transceiver connector g. Select to continue the calibration. View the tab when the calibration is complete. Results Source Corrections are stored in: S9100ID_<SerialNumber>- Tx-RFIO_2-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 92 Connect the free end of the cable to RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ M1740A mmWave Transceiver connector c. Select to complete the calibration. View the tab when the calibration is complete. Results Receiver Corrections are stored in: S9100ID_<SerialNumber>- Rx-RFInputOutput1-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 93 7 Run Power Calibration S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 94 S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 95: S910Xa Scpi Programming Commands

    Status Subsystem on page 94 :STATus:OPERation:ROSCillator? on page 94 Display Subsystem on page 94 :DISPlay:ENABle 0|1|OFF|ON on page 94 :DISPlay:ENABle? on page 94 Service Subsystem on page 95 :SERVice:PATH:IFLoopback[:STATe] 0|1|OFF|ON on page 95 :SERVice:PATH:IFLoopback[:STATe]? on page 95 Reference Oscillator Subsystem on page 95 :ROSCillator:SOURce INTernal | EXTernal on page 95 :ROSCillator:SOURce? on page 95 :ROSCillator:FREQuency:EXTernal <value> on page 95 :ROSCillator:FREQuency:EXTernal? on page 95 :ROSCillator:LOCKed[:STATe]? on page 95 Chassis Subsystem on page 96 :CHASsis:TRIGger:ROUTe TRIG1|TRIG2,NONE,PXI0...PXI7 on page 96 :CHASsis:TRIGger:ROUTe? TRIG1|TRIG2 on page 96 Source Subsystem on page 97 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:ADDRress PRIMary|SECondary,{hislip number} on page 97 S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 96 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:PRIMary:FREQuency <num>[<freq_suffix>] on page 98 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:PRIMary:FREQuency? on page 98 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:PRIMary[:POWer]:AMPLitude <num>[<dbm_ suffix>] on page 98 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:PRIMary[:POWer]:AMPLitude? on page 98 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:SECondary:FREQuency <num>[<freq_suffix>] on page 98 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:SECondary:FREQuency? on page 98 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:SECondary[:POWer]:AMPLitude <num>[<dbm_ suffix>] on page 98 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:SECondary[:POWer]:AMPLitude? on page 98 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:SECondary:BANDwidth <num>[<freq_suffix>] on page 98 [:SOURce]:CONFigure:SECondary:BANDwidth? on page 98 [:SOURce]:CONF[:POWer]:OFFSet <num> on page 99 [:SOURce]:CONF[:POWer]:OFFSet? on page 99 To control the ("Blocker" signal) with SCPI Commands, Secondary Transceiver Example of Controlling the Secondary Transceiver Source on page 100. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 97: Ieee 488.2 Common Commands

    The reset command resets conformance test properties back to their default values. Also, the connections to M941x X-Apps instances, used for conformance test, are closed and reopened. This command will not change the Frequency Reference or PXI trigger routings. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 98: System Subsystem

    S910x Service Manager window. Leaving this enabled has a performance penalty due to the overhead of writing the information to the user interface as the properties are set on hardware. Default OFF (0) S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 99: Service Subsystem

    The reference oscillator locked query returns a 0 (not locked) or 1 (locked) to indicate the state of the frequency reference module. This query works the same whether the internal or external reference oscillator source is being used. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 100: Chassis Subsystem

    Keysight Connection Expert should be used to make persistent bus segment routes on a per trigger line basis. These routings can be saved to the firmware in the chassis and will be restored on power cycles. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 101: Source Subsystem

    The source configure port output command sets the port to be used when outputting the combined signal (of primary and secondary M941x sources) for conformance testing. Ports are restricted by available hardware in the system. Default RRH1RFHD1 S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 102 The source configure secondary bandwidth command sets the bandwidth of the blocking signal. Note that this property isn’t actually set on the hardware, but is used as error checking when setting up the conformance test configuration. S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 103 A loss between the source output port and the DUT input port would be entered as a negative number. For example, with an over the air loss of 50 dB, a value of -50.0 should be entered with this command. Default 0 dB S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 104: Example Of Controlling The Secondary Transceiver Source

    // Enable the dual source function, which is very sticky // - need to disable for VXTIIs to work correctly. // Need the *OPC? to make sure errors have time to // make it into the queue before continuing ScpiQuery(":SOUR:CONF:STAT 1;*OPC?"); S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 105 S9100A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 106 Assistance with test and measurements and information on finding a local Keysight office are available at: www.keysight.com/find/assist This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2019 – 2022 Edition 1, April, 2022 Printed in USA S9100-90001 www.keysight.com...
  • Page 107 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2019-2022 Edition 1, April 2022 S9100-90001 www.keysight.com...

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