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Keysight U1816A Operating And Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F USB Coaxial Switch DC to 67 GHz SP6T USB- controlled switch matrix Operating and Service Manual...
  • Page 2 227.7103- 5 (c), as applicable in any Do not proceed beyond a WARNING technical data. notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    This symbol is a South Korean Class A EMC Declaration. This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments outside of the home. R- R- Kst- W N21737 MSIP- REM- ATi- W NU1816BS20 Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...

  • Page 4: South Korean Class A Emc Declaration

    This EMC statement applies to the equipment only for use in business environment. Sales and Technical Support To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following Keysight websites: –...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 7 Figure 4- 7 Driver Call Log window ......36 Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...
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  • Page 11 Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual Introduction Product Overview This chapter provides an overview of the Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F USB Coaxial Switch.

  • Page 12: Introduction Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview The Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F is a USB- controlled switch matrix that consists of two single- pole- six- throw (SP6T) switches. It enables the switching of multiple signal paths without physically changing the connections. This allows multiple tests to be performed with the same setup, eliminating the need for frequent connects and disconnects.
  • Page 13 Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual Installation Initial Inspection Service and Recalibration Verify the U1816A/ C/ E/ F Shipment Contents Related Documentation Operating and Safety Precautions Supported Operating Systems Software Installation This chapter provides you important information on how to check and prepare your...

  • Page 14: Installation

    – Procedures for checking electrical performance are given under “Operator’s Check”on page 28 If the contents are damaged or defective, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies Service and Support Office (refer to “Sales and Technical Support”on page 4 . Keysight Technologies will arrange for repair or replacement of the damaged or defective equipment.

  • Page 15: Service And Recalibration

    If your U1816A/ C/ E/ F requires service or repair, contact the nearest Keysight office for information on where to send it. The performance of the U1816A/ C/ E/ F can only be verified by specially- manufactured equipment and calibration standard from Keysight. The recommended interval for recalibration is 12 months.

  • Page 16: Operating And Safety Precautions

    W ear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor. – Ground yourself before you clean, inspect, or make a connection to the U1816A/ C/ E/ F. You can, for example, grasp the grounded outer shell of the analyzer test port or cable connector briefly.

  • Page 17: Supported Operating Systems

    Installation The U1816A/ C/ E/ F can be damaged if excessive torque is applied to the connectors. CAUTION The recommended torque value is 8 in–lb torque for 1.85 mm and 2.4 mm connectors, and 5 in–lb torque for SMA connectors.
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  • Page 19 Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual Specifications General Specifications Mechanical Dimensions Environmental Specifications This chapter provides the specifications of the U1816A/ C/ E/ F USB Switch.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    [a] The switching time of <15 ms is guaranteed at the switch level only. Typically, the total effective switching time varies around 15 to 25 ms; the extra time may be attributed to the overall test system performance (e.g., CPU). Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...

  • Page 21: Mechanical Dimensions

    Specifications Mechanical Dimensions Figure 3- 1 Top view of the U1816A/ C Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...
  • Page 22 Specifications Front view Back view Figure 3- 2 Front and back views of the U1816A/ C Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...
  • Page 23 Specifications Figure 3- 3 Top View of the U1816E/ F Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...
  • Page 24 Specifications Front view Back view Front and back views of the U1816E/ F Figure 3- 4 Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...

  • Page 25: Environmental Specifications

    Specifications Environmental Specifications The U1816A/ C/ E/ F is designed to fully comply with Keysight Technologies’s product operating environmental specifications. The following tables show the summarized environmental specifications for this product. U1816A/C environmental specifications Table 3- 2 Temperature – Operating 0°C to 55°C...

  • Page 26: U1816E/F Environmental Specifications

    4 kV – Air discharge 8 kV For detailed information of the switches used in the U1816A/ C/ E/ F, refer to the Keysight NOTE 87106x and U7104x/ U7106x Multiport Coaxial Switch Technical Overview documents at www.keysight.com/ us/ en/ assets/ 7018- 06804/ technical- overviews/ 5091- 3366.pdf www.keysight.com/ us/ en/ assets/ 3120- 1534/ technical- overviews/...
  • Page 27 This chapter provides simple quick- check instructions to verify the U1816A/ C/ E/ F USB- controlled switch matrix's functionality prior to usage. It also provides information to get you started on the Soft Front Panel (SFP) of the U1816A/ C/ E/ F.

  • Page 28: Operating Guide

    Operator’s Check The operator’s check is supplied to allow the operator to make a quick check of the U1816A/ C/ E/ F prior to usage or if a failure is suspected. ESD exceeding the level specified in Table 3- 2...

  • Page 29: Getting Started With The Soft Front Panel (Sfp)

    SFP. Launch the SFP software from the desktop by double- clicking the SFP icon, or from Start > All Programs > Keysight > U1816x > U1816x SFP . The SFP window will appear as shown below. U1816A/ C/ E/ F SFP window...

  • Page 30: Overview Of The Main Sfp Interface

    Opens the U1816x User Defined Sequence window which allows you to configure User Defined Sequence button the switching sequence. Switch relays Performs switching of the U1816x when a port is clicked. Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...
  • Page 31 Do not connect or disconnect any USB devices when the SFP initializing and refresh NOTE operations are in progress. The U1816A/ C/ E/ F SFP is a graphical interface that helps you with the following tasks: To connect to the U1816A/ C/ E/ F - - Upon launching the SFP, the...
  • Page 32 The Sequence table allows you to select among Ports 1 to 6 or Open All for the connected switches. You can also double- click to edit the Sequence field or specify the time delay for each sequence at the Wait (mSec) field. Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...
  • Page 33 Run/ Pause , a warning message prompts you to delete the data entry for that switch. If you choose not to delete, the data entry field is highlighted in blue. - - For each switching operation, the cycle Counter increments one switch cycle. Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...

  • Page 34: User Defined Sequence Menu Bar

    – New: Opens a new table. This new table will replace the existing table. – Save: Saves the existing table data to a file at “<user’s personal folder>\Keysight U1816x\Sequence”. If you click Open Path , you are directed to all the saved table data files at “<user’s personal folder>\Keysight U1816x\Sequence”.
  • Page 35 To monitor driver calls - - The Driver Call Log allows you to identify the commands required to operate the U1816A/ C/ E/ F switch. Each log entry corresponds to an operation triggered via the SFP. - - On the main SFP interface shown in Figure 4- 4 , click Utility >...
  • Page 36 - - To erase all driver calls from the log, click Clear Log . For help on how to use the SFP, refer to the Help file accessible from the main SFP Help menu. Keysight U1816A/ C/ E/ F Operating and Service Manual...

  • Page 37: Software Programming Guide

    Operating Guide Software Programming Guide The following table lists the methods used to control the U1816A/ C/ E/ F. The DLL file is located in the program file folder. – For 32- bit Windows: C:\ Program Files\ Keysight\ U1816x\ Dll –...

  • Page 38: Software Programming

    –4 Invalid RF path number Software Programming Apart from using the SFP, you also have the option to control the U1816A/ C/ E/ F via other commonly- used software programming platforms such as Visual Basic, C#, C++, LabVIEW , and VEE.
  • Page 39 Operating Guide Control via C++ The C++ example file is installed with the U1816A/ C/ E/ F product software. Once the software installation is complete, you can launch it from Start > All Programs > Keysight > U1816x > Examples > VS.NET > Cpp with the file name of DLL_Cpp_Example1 .
  • Page 40 Service and Maintenance Service The U1816A/ C/ E/ F does not have internal adjustments and should not be opened; it should only be repaired by service- trained personnel. Should it become necessary to return the U1816A/ C/ E/ F for repair or service, contact your nearest Keysight Sales and Service Center.
  • Page 41 This information is subject to change without notice. Always refer to the English version at the Keysight Web site for the latest revision. © Keysight Technologies 2014 - 2021 Edition 5, October 29, 2021 Printed in Malaysia U1816- 90001 www.keysight.com...

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