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Keysight Technologies S9101A Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 Startup Guide S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver...
  • Page 2 FAR LEVEL (COMBINATION OF CHASSIS, and the DFARS and are set forth © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2020 – 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, Transceivers on the Rugged Front Panel 3. 2. 4 Connectors, M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller 3. 2. 5 Connectors, S9101A Rear Panel (M9019A PXIe Chassis) 3. 2. 6 Connectors, Option TR1, TR2, S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 3. 2. 6. 1 Ext Trig, LEDs, & Interfaces on S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 3.
  • Page 4 6. 1. 1 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A at 3 GHz 6. 1. 2 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A at 28 GHz 7 Run Power Calibration 7. 1 Power Calibration Conditions 7. 2 Power Calibration Equipment Required 7.

  • Page 5: Overview

    5G New Radio (5G NR) infrastructure equipment in both the FR1 (380 MHz to 6 GHz) and millimeter wave FR2 frequencies (24.25 to 43.5 GHz). In this document... This document describes the installation process to start up and prepare the Keysight S9101A 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 31...
  • Page 6 S9101A 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. S9101A 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver consists of: PXIe chassis and modules, rugged front panel, and cables Keysight S9101RH 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 S9101A 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. Before installing...

  • Page 10: Weight And Dimensions

    Width: 449.5 mm (17.70 in); with rugged panel Depth: 568.9 mm (22.40 in); with rugged panel (from back bumper to front BNC) Weight: 20.4 kg (45.0 lbs) for Keysight S9101A Option TR1 Weight: 22.6 kg (49.8 lbs) for Keysight S9101A Option TR2 Keysight S9101RH mmWave Transceiver:...

  • 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 S9101A from Mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts.

  • Page 12: Environmental Conditions (Operating)

    2 Review Safety Requirements 2. 6 Environmental Conditions (Operating) The S9101A is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2, per IEC 61010 Second Edition and 664 respectively. The S9101RH mmWave Transceiver is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2, per IEC 61010-1 Third Edition and 664 respectively.

  • 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. S9101A 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. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 15: Location And Mounting

    Consider ergonomics when locating any keyboard or mouse which will be used in connection with an instrument. Install the S9101A so that the detachable power cords are readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the disconnecting device.

  • Page 16: Power Requirements

    "WARNING: Safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system." The S9101A does not contain customer serviceable fuses. Failure to ground the test set properly can result in personal injury. Before turning on the test set, you must connect its protective earth terminals to the protective conductor of the main power cable.
  • Page 17 When the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver is used, use only the RF Cable Assembly that was supplied with the S9101RH to connect it with the other instrument and connect it only to the mmW ports on that instrument. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 18: Ac Power Cord

    These power cords ground the S9101A cabinet when connected to an appropriate power line outlet. Use the Keysight supplied power cord or one with the same or better electrical rating. The cable appropriate to the original shipping location is included with the S9101A. See: http://www.keysight.com/find/powercords4 Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with these products.

  • 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). S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 20: Front And Rear Panel Symbols / Markings

    2 Review Safety Requirements 2. 13 Front and Rear Panel Symbols / Markings Symbols that may be on the exterior of S9101A 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. S9101A 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. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 23: Review Hardware Components

    Connectors, 100 MHz Ref Out & 10 MHz Ref In/Out above the Rugged Front Panel on page 21 Connectors, Trig 1 and Trig 2 on the Rugged Front Panel on page 21 Connectors, Transceivers on the Rugged Front Panel on page 22 Connectors, M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller on page 23 Connectors, S9101A Rear Panel (M9019A PXIe Chassis) on page 25 Connectors, Option TR1, TR2, S9101RH mmWave Transceiver on page 27 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 24: Hardware Components

    3 Review Hardware Components 3. 1 Hardware Components The hardware components in a S9101A configuration depend on whether Option TR1, Option BK1, or Option TR2 is selected. S9101A-TR1, one-channel configuration S9101A Option TR1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver    includes:       one S9101A Base System (with          one M9410A PXIe RF Vector Transceiver)

  • Page 25: Connector Descriptions

    These two front panel trigger connectors (Trig 1 and Trig 2) connect to the PXI [0:7] backplane trigger bus in the M9019A chassis and can be configured as Input or Output. To learn more about these connectors, see the Keysight PXIe Chassis Family, User Guide (M9019-90003). S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 26: Connectors, Transceivers On The Rugged Front Panel

    IF In, IF Out, and LO/Pwr/Ctrl Out connect to the S9101RH IF Side. mmWave Ch 1A In or Ch 1B In Connector SMA (f) Ch 1A In or Ch 1B In connect to the S9101A PXIe modules behind the cover. S9101A 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 S9101A 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. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 29: Connectors, S9101A Rear Panel (M9019A Pxie Chassis)

    3 Review Hardware Components 3. 2. 5 Connectors, S9101A Rear Panel (M9019A PXIe Chassis) AC Line Input (Use the AC line cord supplied with the S9101A.) Connector, Three-Prong 100/120 V, 50/60 Hz, 1200 W MAX (Lower range) 220/240 V, 50/60 Hz,...
  • Page 30 System Timing Module. To provide a 10 MHz Clock to the S9101A, Connectors, 100 MHz Ref Out & 10 MHz Ref In/Out above the Rugged Front Panel on page 21. For additional information, see the Data Sheet for the Keysight M9019A, 5992-1481EN. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 31: Connectors, Option Tr1, Tr2, S9101Rh Mmwave Transceiver

    Green = connected, with active communication currently Connector Micro-USB B Reserved for Keysight internal use only. Connector Micro-D 15-pin A power input (used by Keysight in testing; not needed for customer use). S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 32: Connectors, Mmwave Side Of S9101Rh Mmwave Transceiver

    15 VDC, +20 dBm Maximum Input Although the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver is operational from 24 to 44 GHz, the performance information for the S9101A is only provided for the frequency bands called out in its Data Sheet. See the Data Sheet for the Keysight S9101A, 7120-1254EN.

  • Page 33: Connectors, If Side Of S9101Rh Mmwave Transceiver

    A control signal to operate the S9101RH. 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. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 34 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 35: Install Hardware

    Safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system. 4. 1 Standard Configurations The S9101A is available in three standard configurations: Keysight S9101A-TR1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver on page 32, one- channel configuration, consists of one RF transceiver and one mmWave...
  • Page 36       on the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver. This cable is used when verifying operation with software at mmWave frequencies, for example 28 GHz. Disconnect this cable during normal operation. One cable is included with each Keysight S9101A-TR1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 37 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 38: Keysight S9101A-Bk1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver Tr1 With Blocker

          on the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver. This cable is used when verifying operation with software at mmWave frequencies, for example 28 GHz. Disconnect this cable during normal operation. One cable is included with each Keysight S9101A-BK1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver TR1 with Blocker. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 39 4 Install Hardware Keysight S9101A-BK1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver TR1 with Blocker on page 34, one-channel configuration, with Blocker signal capability, consists of two RF transceivers 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...
  • Page 40 This cable is used when verifying operation with software at mmWave frequencies, for example 28 GHz. Disconnect this cable during normal operation. Only one loop-back cable is included with each S9101A-TR2; move this loop-back cable between each S9101RH mmWave Transceiver when verifying operation.

  • Page 41: Keysight S9101A-Tr2 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver

    Tx and Rx capabilities. Each channel of Tx and Rx operates 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 42 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 43: 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 41. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 44 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 45: Verify Operation

    Verify Operation by performing the following: Powering on the S9101A The M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller and the M9300A PXIe Reference are part of the S9101A; they both power on and initialize automatically when the S9101A is powered on. Verifying X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A on page 42 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A at 3 GHz on page 42 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A at 28 GHz on page 47...

  • Page 46: Verifying X-Apps Software Controls The S9101A

    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 S9101A 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 47 Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Input/Output. b. Select the Input tab, select the RF Input Port drop-down menu, and select RF Input. c. Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Frequency. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 48 6 Verify Operation d. Select the Frequency entry box and set it to 3 GHz. e. Leave all of the other RF Input Port settings in their preset state. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 49 Select the RF Power entry box and set it to –10 dBm. d. Select the Frequency entry box and set it to 3 GHz. e. Select the RF Output On/Off switch and set it to On. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 50: Select The Drop-Down Menu Panel (Top-Right Corner)

    S9101A 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.) 8. On S9101A-TR2 systems, repeat the same process on RF Transceiver 2. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 51: Verify The X-Apps Software Controls The S9101A At 28 Ghz

    6 Verify Operation 6. 1. 2 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A at 28 GHz 1. Connect a loop-back cable from RF Tx/Rx 1 to RF Tx/Rx 2 connectors on the S9101RH 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 S9101A Option TR1 or Option TR2.

  • Page 52: Select The Rf Power Entry Box And Set It To -10 Dbm

    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. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 53: Select The Rf Output On/Off Switch And Set It To On

    5. On S9101A-TR2 systems, repeat the same process on each S9101RH, but with Head 2 used in place of Head 1; for example, RF Tx/Rx 2 (Head 2 RFHD 2) and RF Tx/Rx 1 (Head 2 RFHD 1).
  • Page 54 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 55: Run Power Calibration

    Power Calibration Connectors (Ports 1 to 6) on page 54 How to proceed... Run S910xA System Calibration Software on page 56 5. Connect Equipment    See Using the Equipment Tab on page 57 6. Perform Alignments    See Using X-Apps to Perform Alignments on page 67 7. Perform Calibration    See Using the Power Calibration Tab on page 68 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 56: Power Calibration Conditions

    Keysight S9101A Data Sheet, 7120-1254EN. S9101A system performance is valid for an ambient temperature of 25°C unless otherwise noted S9101A system is within its recommended calibration cycle of one year (described in the Data Sheet under "General Performance")

  • Page 57: Power Calibration Equipment Required

    S9101RH mmWave Trans- One of these loop-back cables are included with ceiver only when testing for operation; each S9101A 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 58: Power Calibration Connectors (Ports 1 To 6)

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 3 Power Calibration Connectors (Ports 1 to 6) The S9101A system is available in three standard configurations with multiple ports: S9101A-TR1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver S9101A-TR2 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver Port Selection Hardware Calibration Paths... Ports Port Selection Hardware Calibration Paths...
  • Page 59 RF In ➅ RF Transceiver has ports All alignments and calibrations were performed for these ports at the factory. All S9101A-TR2 standard configurations have two sets of mmWave ports and two sets of RF ports: RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁...

  • Page 60: Run S910Xa System Calibration Software

    VISA Address and hislip socket number "Connection Strings" for all equipment used during Power Calibration. Using the Power Calibration Tab on page 68 to provide an accurate power level at each mmWave Transceiver input and output port. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 61: Using The Equipment Tab

    VISA Address M9410A PXIe VXT) and a Primary Transceiver M9410A PXIe VXT); only used in an Secondary Transceiver S9101A-BK1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver TR1 with Blocker. "Connection Strings" differ depending on whether the Power Calibration is run on an embedded controller (local host) or an external controller (remote host); when run on an: embedded controller (local host), the "Connection String"...
  • Page 62 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... S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 63: Connection String Examples For S9101A-Tr1

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 4. 1. 1 Connection String Examples for S9101A-TR1 S9101A-TR1 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 64: Connection String Examples For S9101A-Bk1

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 4. 1. 2 Connection String Examples for S9101A-BK1 S9101A-BK1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver TR1 with 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 65: Connection String Examples For S9101A-Tr2

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 4. 1. 3 Connection String Examples for S9101A-TR2 S9101A-TR2 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver using an embedded controller (local host) with two M9410A PXIe VXTs as the Primary Transceivers one separate for each channel which requires a unique Primary Transceiver VISA Address for each VXT: the "Connection String"...
  • Page 66 Perform all calibrations on Primary Transceiver 1 used for channel 1 before calibrating used for channel 2. Primary Transceiver 2 Primary Transceiver 2 TCPIP0::K-M9037A-12345::hislip1::INSTR Primary Transceiver 2 TCPIP0::141.121.XXX.YYY::inst1::INSTR entry box should remain blank Secondary Transceiver VISA Address S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 67: 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. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 68 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 69 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. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 70 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. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 71: 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. S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 72: 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: S9101A-TR1, S9101A-BK1, or S9101A-TR2 All alignments must be run before Power Calibrations.

  • Page 73: Calibrating S9101A-Tr1

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 4. 3. 1 Calibrating S9101A-TR1 Calibration 1 of 2: Power from RRH 1 RFHD 1 -> RRH 1 RFHD 2 This calibration is used to calibrate the FR2 mmWave ports of the RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ mmWave Transceiver (with used as the RF Output) on an S9101A-TR1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver.
  • Page 74 Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ S9101RH 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_1-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 75 Connect the free end of the cable to the RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ S9101RH 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 76 RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ mmWave Transceiver (with used as the RF Output) on an S9101A-TR1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver. When performing this Power Calibration, the Source (Tx) output power level is set to -5 dBm by default. 1. Calibrate the Source (Tx) signal path a.
  • Page 77 Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ S9101RH 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 78 Connect the free end of the cable to the RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ S9101RH 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 79: Calibrating S9101A-Bk1

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 4. 3. 2 Calibrating S9101A-BK1 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 S9101A-BK1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver TR1 with Blocker.
  • Page 80 Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ S9101RH 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_1-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 81 Connect the free end of the cable to RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ S9101RH 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 82 RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ (with used as the RF Output) on an S9101A-BK1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver TR1 with Blocker. When performing this Power Calibration, the Source (Tx) output power level is set to -5 dBm by default. The power level from M9410A PXIe VXT #1 is calibrated while the RF Output for M9410A PXIe VXT #2 is set to Off.
  • Page 83 Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ S9101RH 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 84 Connect the free end of the cable to RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ S9101RH 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 85: Calibrating S9101A-Tr2

    7 Run Power Calibration 7. 4. 3. 3 Calibrating S9101A-TR2 Calibration 1 of 4: Power from RRH 1 RFHD 1 -> RRH 1 RFHD 2, Transceiver 1 This calibration is used to calibrate the FR2 mmWave ports of RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ mmWave Transceiver 1 (with used as the RF Output) on an S9101A-TR2 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver.
  • Page 86 Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 1 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_1-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...

  • Page 87: Rf Tx/Rx 1 ➀

    Connect the free end of the cable to the RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 1 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 88 RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ mmWave Transceiver 1 (with used as the RF Output) on an S9101A-TR2 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver. When performing this Power Calibration, the Source (Tx) output power level is set to -5 dBm by default. 1. Calibrate the Source (Tx) signal path a.

  • Page 89: Select Ok To Continue The Calibration

    Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ S9101RH 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 90 Connect the free end of the cable to the RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ S9101RH 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 91 RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ mmWave Transceiver 2 (with used as the RF Output) on an S9101A-TR2 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver. When performing this Power Calibration, the Source (Tx) output power level is set to -5 dBm by default. 1. Calibrate the Source (Tx) signal path a.

  • Page 92: Tx-Rfio_1-Channelpower.csv

    Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 2 connector RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ g. Select to continue the calibration. View the tab when the calibration is complete. Results Source Corrections are stored in: S9100ID_<SerialNumber>- Tx-RFIO_1-CHANNELPOWER.csv S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 93 Connect the free end of the cable to the RF Tx/Rx 1 ➀ S9101RH 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 94 RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ mmWave Transceiver 2 (with used as the RF Output) on an S9101A-TR2 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver. When performing this Power Calibration, the Source (Tx) output power level is set to -5 dBm by default. 1. Calibrate the Source (Tx) signal path a.
  • Page 95 Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 2 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 96 Connect the free end of the cable to the RF Tx/Rx 2 ➁ S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 2 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 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 97 S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide...
  • Page 98 To search for software updates for your product, go to the Keysight Technical Support website at: www.keysight.com/find/techsupport This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2020 – 2022 Edition 1, April, 2022 Printed in USA S9101-90001 www.keysight.com...

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