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Keysight M9290A CXA-m PXIe Signal Analyzer
This manual provides documentation for Keysight M9290A
CXA-m PXIe Signal Analyzer running the Microsoft Windows 7
operating system.
Notice: This document contains references to Agilent.
Please note that Agilent's Test and Measurement business
has become Keysight Technologies. For more information,
go to www.keysight.com.
Getting Started
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  • Page 1 Keysight M9290A CXA-m PXIe Signal Analyzer This manual provides documentation for Keysight M9290A CXA-m PXIe Signal Analyzer running the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Notice: This document contains references to Agilent. Please note that Agilent’s Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies. For more information, go to www.keysight.com.
  • Page 2 Notices Manual Part Number © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2014 subcontract, Software is delivered and licensed as “Commercial computer No part of this manual may be M9290-90007 software” as defined in DFAR reproduced in any form or by any means 252.227-7014 (June 1995), or as a...
  • Page 3 Keysight M9290A CXA-m PXIe Signal Analyzer. Additionally, installing the required software is documented. If you have any questions after review- ing this information, please contact your local Keysight Technologies Inc. representative or contact us through our website at www.keysight.com/find/m9290a...
  • Page 4 URLs: http://www.keysight.com/find/cxa-m The documentation associated with this product is available at the CXA-m product pages on keysight.com (go to Document Library > Manuals). To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/emailupdates...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Download the CXA-m software Controller Requirement Software Installation Uninstalling the Software Keysight CXA-m Signal Analyzer Licensing Options How to Get a License License Types Licensing Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase Install License by Using a USB Storage Device...
  • Page 6 Launching Modular SA Application with Launcher Launch Modular SA Application Manually Launch Modular SA Application Automatically Launch Modular SA Application by Programming Codes Launch Modular SA Application by Keysight Connection Expert Launch Modular SA Application by IVI driver 5 Running Modular SA application Display Annotations...

  • Page 7: Unpack And Verify The Shipment Contents

    This section explains how to verify the shipment contents when you receive the shipment. The following topics can be found in this section: "Initial Inspection" on page 8 "Verify M9290A Shipment Contents" on page 11 "Instrument Information" on page 12...

  • Page 8: Initial Inspection

    Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress. Retain the shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the analyzer to another location or to Keysight Technologies for service. Inspect for Damage After unpacking a module, inspect it for any shipping damage. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately, as such damage is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 9 Unpack and Verify the Shipment Contents Initial Inspection Test equipment and ESD To help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment: • Before connecting any coaxial cable to an analyzer connector for the first time each day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together. •...

  • Page 10: If There Is A Problem

    • Contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office. • Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. • If you must return an analyzer to Keysight Technologies, use the original (or comparable) shipping materials. Analyzer damage can result from using packaging materials other than those specified.

  • Page 11: Verify M9290A Shipment Contents

    Unpack and Verify the Shipment Contents Verify M9290A Shipment Contents Verify M9290A Shipment Contents The Keysight M9290A CXA-m PXIe Signal Analyzer is a module, housed in a PXIe chassis. Please verify the shipment contents according to the table below. Table 1-1...

  • Page 12: Instrument Information

    Unpack and Verify the Shipment Contents Instrument Information Instrument Information Protecting Against Overpowering The input circuitry of the analyzer can be damaged by applying signals that exceed the maximum safe input level of +30 dBm average total power or +0.2 Vdc (when DC coupled) or +50 Vdc (when AC coupled).

  • Page 13: Module Installation

    Keysight CXA-m Signal Analyzer Getting Started Guide Module Installation This chapter describes the process to install the CXA-m module into a PXI express chassis and the general information of the front panel. "Install the Module" on page 14 "Front-Panel Overview" on page 16...

  • Page 14: Install The Module

    • Use slot blockers and EMC filler panels in empty module slots to ensure proper operating temperatures. Keysight chassis and slot blockers optimize module temperature performance and reliability of test. • Set chassis fans to high or auto. Do not disable fans.
  • Page 15 10. Position the chassis so that inlet and outlet vents are not obstructed. 11. Cover all empty chassis slots by using filler panels or air inlet modules. You can find them on the Keysight Technologies website. http://www.keysight.com/find/accessories 12. Plug in and power on the chassis.

  • Page 16: Front-Panel Overview

    Trig Out Output Trigger port Level Range –5 to +5 V Noise Source Noise Source port For Keysight 346 and SNS Series noise sources 10 MHz In 10 MHz reference input port Frequency: 10 MHz Resistance: 50 Ω Amplitude Range: –5 to +10 dBm...

  • Page 17: Instrument Symbols

    China standard GB 18455-2001. This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments outside of the home. To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see http://www.keysight.com/environment/product/ for more...
  • Page 18 Module Installation Instrument Symbols...

  • Page 19: Software Installation And Licensing

    The following topics can be found in this chapter: "Getting Started with CXA-m Software" on page 20 "Software Installation" on page 21 "Keysight CXA-m Signal Analyzer Licensing Options" on page 27 "Licensing Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase" on page 30 "Transporting a License" on page 33...

  • Page 20: Getting Started With Cxa-M Software

    CXA-m software supports Windows 7 64-bit, English Version. Download the CXA-m software The M9290A CXA-m software is located on the M9290A Software and Product information DVD (M9290-90008). The same software is also available for downloading at the Keysight website: www.keysight.com/find/cxa-m_software...

  • Page 21: Software Installation

    Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation Software Installation To install the application software, please make sure the operation system on your controller must be Windows 7 (64-bit). Please refer to the procedures below to install the CXA-m application software in Windows 7.
  • Page 22 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation 3. Click Yes to continue the installation after confirming the requirements. Installation file will be extracted first: The installer will perform requirements check after extracting. 4G Bytes free space on NOTE Drive C: is required for software installation. If there is not enough space, the requirements check will be failed.
  • Page 23 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation 5. After uninstalling successfully, an instruction of installing Modular Signal Analyzer Application will be shown as following: The installation includes possible FPGA re-programming. If the AC power is interrupted CAUTION during installation process, it could render your instrument inoperable. Please make sure the chassis is plugged into a reliable power source before performing the installation.
  • Page 24 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation 7. InstallShield Wizard is ready to begin installation, click "Install" to install X-Series Modular Signal Analyzer Application: 8. The installation process will be shown as below: NOTE During installation process, some prompt boxes and windows will be popped up. If any FPGA version on installed module is different with the version required by current Modular SA, FPGA on that module will be updated during the installation process.
  • Page 25 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation 9. At the end of installation, one message box will pop up to ask user to create shortcuts at desktop or not. If Yes is selected, two shortcuts of the applications will be created at the desktop. LaunchModularSA.exe is used to launch Modular SA applications on CXA-m "Application Launcher"...

  • Page 26: Uninstalling The Software

    You can uninstall the software from the Uninstall or change a program window. Click Control Panel -> Programs and Features to show the window, and select Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzer Application and click Uninstall to start the uninstall program. The following items will be kept after the uninstallation is completed.

  • Page 27: Keysight Cxa-M Signal Analyzer Licensing Options

    How to Get a License By using the entitlement certificate (See following figure) delivered with your module or received in your email, you can log on to Keysight's License website and redeem your license now. You will need the entitlement certificate plus information outlined below about your controller to redeem your licenses using the internet at the URL shown in the lower left of the Certificate.

  • Page 28: License Types

    Keysight CXA-m Signal Analyzer Licensing Options 2. The Host identification information (Host ID) of the controller for software license. You can obtain controller Host ID by using Keysight License Manager or by pressing System->Show->System from Modular SA Application. 3. Module Host ID for hardware license. You can obtain Module Host ID by using Launcher from the Module Licenses Window.
  • Page 29 Trial licenses are not installed in the factory and no entitlement certificates are created for distribution with new instrument shipments. Trial licenses are not available for order, but are available from the Keysight Web site after completing a brief registration: http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_trial...

  • Page 30: Licensing Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase

    The signal analyzer will automatically load the file USB ports of controller/computer. license file. (This may take a few minutes) Upon completion, the Keysight License Manager will Make sure Keysight License Manager display a “Successful License Installation” is running on your message.

  • Page 31: Install License By Using License Manager

    3. Starting License Manager. To start Keysight License Manager from the Windows Start menu, click the Windows Start button, and then select: All Programs > Keysight License Manager > Keysight License Manager. Refer to the following figure for...
  • Page 32 Software Installation and Licensing Licensing Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase Keysight License Manager provides a graphical user interface (GUI) that gives you a visual representation of the installed licenses on your controller. The Tree View is the left pane. The selected node in the Tree View affects the displayed information in the Details View (right pane).

  • Page 33: Transporting A License

    If you have the recommended network configuration implemented, you can easily transport a transportable license by performing the following procedure: 1. In Keysight License Manager, have both the source system and target system connected and visible in the Tree View.
  • Page 34 Software Installation and Licensing Transporting a License...

  • Page 35: Launching Modular Sa Application

    Keysight CXA-m Signal Analyzer Getting Started Guide 4 Launching Modular SA Application This chapter provides the information on how to launch a Modular SA application with topics below. "Configure Application Tool" on page 36 "Application Launcher" on page 37 "Launching Modular SA Application with Launcher" on page 44...

  • Page 36: Configure Application Tool

    The required memory shown on the panel is just for one Modular SA Application instance. The Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Application is standard for M9290A without license NOTE required. Additional measurement applications are available. Each application requires a...

  • Page 37: Application Launcher

    CXA-m Launcher is a tool for invoking the Modular SA applications for one or multiple modules. It also can be used to update the FPGA and install module hardware license. Before launching any application, M9290A module should be installed into the chassis. Start Launcher...
  • Page 38 Launching Modular SA Application Application Launcher Hardware License Installation Launcher starting process will check if there is any Hardware License available for the installed modules. If there is Hardware License installed on License Manager but not upgraded to module hardware, Launcher will check the Hardware License and update the License to Module.

  • Page 39: Launcher Features

    Launching Modular SA Application Application Launcher If there is more than one module that needs FPGA updating, they will be updated one by one. Above message box will be popped up for each updating process. A window of "Update FPGA Status" will be shown during the FPGA update process as following to indicate the detailed update status: After FPGA update completed successfully, following message box will pop up to inform you to shut down and then power on the chassis to enable the update:...
  • Page 40 Launching Modular SA Application Application Launcher Please refer to the table below for the features of the launcher. Items Description Selected Indicates whether this module is selected. If this module is selected, the check box of that module will be checked Chassis Shows the Chassis Number in which the module is inserted in.
  • Page 41 Launching Modular SA Application Application Launcher Items Description When this button is pressed, if current selected module's "Launch Type" is "Manual" Or Selected: "Auto", and the "Status" state is "Idle", the Modular SA application will be launched and connected to the indicated CXA-m module. In addition, the configurations will be saved into the configure file automatically.
  • Page 42 Launching Modular SA Application Application Launcher Items Description Update This key will be shown when the Advanced Settings is unhidden. It is used to update the FPGA FPGA of all the modules that are inserted in the chassis if the FPGA version on the module is different from the version required by Modular SA.

  • Page 43: Hardware License Installation

    HW license is only requested for HW upgrade. Following steps shows the recommended method to install hardware license: 1. Install hardware license file on controller by using Keysight License Manager. "Install License by Using License Manager" on page Please refer to 2.

  • Page 44: Launching Modular Sa Application With Launcher

    Launching Modular SA Application Launching Modular SA Application with Launcher Launching Modular SA Application with Launcher Launch Modular SA Application Manually Click "Run Selected" button in Launcher to launch Modular SA Application with one or multiple modules: If multiple installed modules with "Idle" states are selected, multiple Modular SA application instances will be run with each module after clicking the button.
  • Page 45 Launching Modular SA Application Launching Modular SA Application with Launcher If the "/Auto" is added as argument, when the Launcher is started, Modular SA Application instances will be launched with all the installed modules with Launch Type of "Auto" that you configured last time from the Launcher UI. With this method you can launch multiple Modular SA Application instances with multiple modules.

  • Page 46: Launch Modular Sa Application By Programming Codes

    Launching Modular SA Application Launching Modular SA Application with Launcher You can also get the PXI VISA Address from Keysight Connection Expert as below: 3. Click Apply and OK to apply the argument. 4. Run Launcher. If the argument is added correctly, Modular SA application will be launched automatically without showing the Launcher UI.

  • Page 47: Launch Modular Sa Application By Keysight Connection Expert

    Launching Modular SA Application with Launcher Launch Modular SA Application by Keysight Connection Expert Keysight Connection Expert is a software utility that helps you to quickly connect and configure your interfaces and instruments, verify operation, and troubleshoot connectivity problems. It can also be used to launch Modular SA Application on CXA-m module.

  • Page 48: Launch Modular Sa Application By Ivi Driver

    Launching Modular SA Application Launching Modular SA Application with Launcher 3. Choose a M9290A module from the Slot Information pane and click "Start Soft Front Panel", Modular SA Application will be launched with the M9290A selected module. You can also click on "Go to Instruments View" and click "Start Soft Front Panel"...

  • Page 49: Running Modular Sa Application

    Keysight CXA-m Signal Analyzer Getting Started Guide Running Modular SA application This chapter provides some guidelines for using a virtual front panel with the signal analyzer. "Display Annotations" on page 50 "Using Virtual Front Panel" on page 52 "Using Right-Click Menu" on page 59 "Using the Interactive Help System"...

  • Page 50: Display Annotations

    Running Modular SA application Display Annotations Display Annotations This section describes the display annotation as it is on the Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Application display. Other measurement application modes have some annotation differences. Item Description Function Keys Measurement bar - Shows general measurement All the keys in the Analyzer Setup settings and information.
  • Page 51 Running Modular SA application Display Annotations Item Description Function Keys Banner - shows the name of the selected application Mode that is currently running. Measurement title - shows title information for the Meas current measurement, or a title that you created for View/Display, Display, Title the measurement.

  • Page 52: Using Virtual Front Panel

    Running Modular SA application Using Virtual Front Panel Using Virtual Front Panel The CXA-m Virtual Front Panel is a software equivalent of the key set, which provides the control access to instrument. In CXA-m, there are two Virtual Panel mode: Attached mode and Floating mode. The attached mode of Virtual Panel is shown as below.
  • Page 53 Running Modular SA application Using Virtual Front Panel When Virtual Front Panel is changed to "Floating" mode, the main application window and Virtual Front Panel are shown as following: In "Floating" mode, main application window and Virtual Front Panel window are two separated panels.

  • Page 54: Unhide/Hide Soft Keys

    Running Modular SA application Using Virtual Front Panel Unhide/Hide Soft Keys There is also another configuration to unhide or hide the soft keys on Virtual Front Panel. The soft keys are hidden by default. By clicking "Hide Softkeys" on the bottom of the panel, you can unhide or hide soft keys.

  • Page 55: Virtual Front Panel For Multiple Modules

    Running Modular SA application Using Virtual Front Panel Virtual Front Panel for Multiple Modules When there is more than one applications running on the controller, in "Attached" mode you can easily associate the main application window and Virtual Front Panel window because there are attached together;...

  • Page 56: Virtual Front Panel Keys Definition

    Running Modular SA application Using Virtual Front Panel Virtual Front Panel Keys Definition The control keys on the Virtual Front Panel are grouped as following: When you click a button on the Virtual Front Panel, it performs the operation as following table: Item Description...
  • Page 57 Running Modular SA application Using Virtual Front Panel Item Description Name Full Screen and • Pressing "Full Screen" key turns off the softkeys to maximize the Window Control graticule display area. Press the key again to restore the normal Keys display.
  • Page 58 Running Modular SA application Using Virtual Front Panel Item Description Name 14 Local/Cancel (Esc) If you are in remote operation, Local: " Returns instrument control from remote back to local (the front panel). " Turns the display on (if it was turned off for remote operation). "...

  • Page 59: Using Right-Click Menu

    Running Modular SA application Using Right-Click Menu Using Right-Click Menu Besides the virtual front panel, you can also access the keys from Right-Click menu. If you plug in a mouse and right-click on the analyzer screen, a menu will appear as below: Placing the mouse on one of the rows marked with a right arrow symbol will cause that row to expand, as for example below where the mouse is hovered over the...
  • Page 60 Running Modular SA application Using Right-Click Menu This method can be used to access any of the front-panel keys by using a mouse. The array of keys thus available is shown below: Setup Frequency Marker Marker Span Control Trigger Peak Search Amplitude Sweep-Control Marker To...

  • Page 61: Using The Interactive Help System

    Running Modular SA application Using the Interactive Help System Using the Interactive Help System To use the interactive help system of SA applications, please click Help key on the Virtual Front Panel, or right click on your mouse and select Help from the Right-Click menu, the help screen will be displayed as following: You can navigate to any menu and by clicking on soft key, the help information of the soft key setting will be shown on the help screen.

  • Page 62: Navigating The Signal Analyzer Application By Keyboard

    Running Modular SA application Navigating the Signal Analyzer Application by keyboard Navigating the Signal Analyzer Application by keyboard Besides using a mouse to navigate the application software, you can also use the keyboard connected with the controller to perform the operations. This is also useful for the user who is familiar with other X series Signal Analyzers.
  • Page 63 Running Modular SA application Navigating the Signal Analyzer Application by keyboard key code commands: Initiate the following function keys: Press these keys on the controller keyboard: Mute the Mute checkbox under the Volume Control Next Window Ctrl Shift+N Peak Search Ctrl Alt+P Print...
  • Page 64 Running Modular SA application Navigating the Signal Analyzer Application by keyboard key code commands: Initiate the following function keys: Press these keys on the controller keyboard: Use the - key to enter a negative value, as appropriate . (Decimal Point) .

  • Page 65: Tcp/Ip Address Configuration

    1. Run LaunchModularSA.exe in controller. The pop-up window is shown as below. 2. Click Show Advanced Settings. For this analyzer, the "HiSLIP Dev" value is 4. This value will be used to set the remote name in Keysight Connection Expert.
  • Page 66 3. Check the box named Selected and click Run Selected to run the Modular SA application. 4. Run Keysight Connection Expert. Click Manual Configuration. • Set Hostname or IP Address as localhost. • Set Protocol to HiSLIP and set Remote Nmae to hislip4 •...

  • Page 67: Address Setting In Remote Control

    Running Modular SA application TCP/IP Address Configuration 5. Click Instruments on the tool bar. You will find the M9290A and its TCP/IP address is TCPIP0::localhost::hislip4::INSTR. This address is used by the Automatic Test System run in controller or external PC which communicate with M9290A by PCIe-PCIe bridge.
  • Page 68 Running Modular SA application TCP/IP Address Configuration...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Keysight CXA-m Signal Analyzer Getting Started Guide Troubleshooting This chapter details some basic steps that may solve any problems you are experiencing with the signal analyzer. "Check the Basics" on page 70 "Returning an Analyzer for Service" on page 72 No operator serviceable parts inside.

  • Page 70: Check The Basics

    Refer to the specifications guide for your analyzer. http://www.keysight.com/find/cxa-m_specifications Technical manual pdf files are available on the documentation DVD provided with the analyzer, and on the Keysight website: http://www.keysight.com/find/cxa-m_manuals If the analyzer is not communicating via the LAN connection, check for the presence of blinking yellow LEDs on the rear panel LAN connector.
  • Page 71 Troubleshooting Check the Basics If the analyzer exhibits large amplitude errors (> 10 dB) especially at frequencies above 10 GHz, the RF preselector might not be properly centered. Press Peak Search, AMPTD Y-Scale, Presel Center. If the signal amplitude error is corrected, the preselector characterization should be performed.

  • Page 72: Returning An Analyzer For Service

    Returning an Analyzer for Service Calling Keysight Technologies Keysight Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for your analyzer. To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office listed below. In any correspondence or telephone conversations, refer to your analyzer by its product number, full serial number, and software revision.

  • Page 73: Read The Warranty

    Service Options Keysight Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your analyzer after the warranty has expired. Call your Keysight Technologies office for full details. If you want to service the analyzer yourself after the warranty expires, you can purchase the service documentation that provides all necessary test and maintenance information.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting Returning an Analyzer for Service...
  • Page 76 © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2014 Printed in China October 2014 *M9290-90007* M9290-90007...

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