Keysight M9710A Startup Manual
Keysight M9710A Startup Manual

Keysight M9710A Startup Manual

Axie high-speed digitizer

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Keysight M9710A
AXIe High-Speed Digitizer
4 channels, 10-bit, up to 10 GS/s,
DC up to 2.5 GHz bandwidth
Startup
Guide

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  • Page 1 Startup Guide Keysight M9710A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer 4 channels, 10-bit, up to 10 GS/s, DC up to 2.5 GHz bandwidth...
  • Page 2 CONTROLLERS, MODULES, ETC.) Manual Part Number specifically in writing elsewhere in the PERFORMANCE, SAFETY, OR M9710-90001 EULA. Keysight shall be under no REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, UNLESS obligation to update, revise or otherwise SPECIFICALLY STATED. Published By modify the Software. With respect to...
  • Page 3 If this product is not used as specified, properly-grounded power receptacle. Keysight products are designed for use the protection provided by the Inspect the connecting cables, test with electrical signals that are rated equipment could be impaired.
  • Page 4 Use a dry To return unwanted products, contact To prevent electrical shock do not cloth or one slightly dampened with your local Keysight office, or for more remove covers. For continued water to clean the external case parts. information see protection against fire hazard, replace Do not attempt to clean internally.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Step 4: Install the Module M9710A Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Front Panel LEDs Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9710A Module Keysight Connection Expert Driver Graphical Interface: MD2 Soft Front Panel Perform a Verification of the M9710A (optional)
  • Page 6: Documentation Map

    Documentation Map Documentation Map Keysight M9710A Startup Guide...
  • Page 7: M9710A Axie High-Speed Digitizer Introduction

    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.
  • Page 8 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 M9710A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer. Step 1: Unpack and Inspect...
  • Page 9: Step 1: Unpack And Inspect The Module

    (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 M9710A Startup Guide...
  • Page 10: Return A Module For Service

    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).
  • Page 11: Step 2: Verify M9710A Shipment Contents

    Step 2: Verify M9710A Shipment Contents Step 2: Verify M9710A Shipment Contents The following items are also included with your M9710A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer order: Part Number Quantity Description M9710A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer. M9700-10001 Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software & Product Information DVD.
  • Page 12: Step 3: Install The Software

    Available disk 2.5 GB available hard disk space, includes 100 MB space 1.5 GB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite 1 GB for Keysight MD2 Display Minimum of 1024 x 768, 96 or 120 DPI No display required Browser Use a supported version of Internet Explorer;...
  • Page 13: Hardware Requirements

    Firmware & Software taband select AXIe Chassis Firmware). 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.
  • Page 14 Step 3: Install the Software Version 2.2 or higher of the Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software is required. 1. From the Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software & Product Information DVD launch the installer. 2. Follow the installer prompts. Choose a "Complete" installation to install all soft- ware and documentation, or a "Custom"...
  • Page 15: Step 4: Install The Module

    3. If you are using an embedded controller, this must normally be installed in slot 1 of the chassis. In this case install the M9710A in slot 2 or higher. If you are using M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller, the chassis (M9502A or M9505A) firmware has to be updated to the latest version (available at http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?id=2073359, or from...
  • Page 16 8. Reboot or power-up the PC host. Check the module front panel indicators - after the boot process the STATUS LED should be green, and no other LEDs lit. Keysight M9710A Startup Guide...
  • Page 17: M9710A Front Panel Features

    Step 4: Install the Module M9710A Front Panel Features Please note that analog Input IN 1 to IN 4 have a maximum voltage limitation of ±1.5 Vmax while using the default 1V full scale range (±0.5 Vmax if using 0.25V FSR).
  • Page 18: Front Panel Leds

    If warning or error status is observed, please try the following steps: Power-cycle the chassis (If using a PCIe expansion chassis, observe the power sequence requirements) If the error persists please contact Keysight technical support http://www.keysight.com/find/assist. Keysight M9710A Startup Guide...
  • Page 19: Step 5: Verify Operation Of The M9710A Module

    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.
  • Page 20: Driver Graphical Interface: Md2 Soft Front Panel

    Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9710A 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 >...
  • Page 21: Perform A Verification Of The M9710A (Optional)

    Perform a Verification of the M9710A (optional) Requirements for Verification The correct operation of the M9710A 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.
  • Page 22 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 M9710A Startup Guide...
  • Page 23 Keysight M9710A Startup Guide...
  • Page 24 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2016 Edition 1, January, 2016 Printed In USA M9710-90001 www.keysight.com...

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