Description Congratulations on your purchase from Keysight Technologies. P9390A 1 Slot USB Keysight Streamline Custom P9391A 2 Slot USB Keysight Streamline Custom P9392A 4 Slot USB Keysight Streamline Custom...
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Table 1 Current and Future Models and Options Chassis Option Description Upgrade Customer M9403B to P9390A E/O Optical Transmitter P9390A E/O Optical Transmitter O/E Optical Receiver E/O Optical Transmitter, O/E Optical Receiver Dual O/E Optical Receivers P9391A E/O Optical Transmitter with 10 MHz to 50 GHz RF Amplifier O/E Optical Receiver with 10 MHz to 50 GHz RF Amplifier Optical Transmitter (Tx)/Receiver (Rx), with 10 MHz to 50 GHz RF Amplifier...
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Only Keysight approved accessories shall be used. To get the most out of your purchase, it is recommended that this User's Guide be read carefully and completely. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards and has been supplied in a safe condition. The documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.
P9390A Option OTX The P9390A Option OTX is a 1-slot streamline custom package RF to optical converter, modulating the RF signal onto a 1550 nm single-mode optical signal. General Characteristics Table 2 Performance Optical TX Module Specification RF Frequency Range 10 MHz to 50 GHz Input Power @ 1.0 dB Compression 10 dBm...
P9390A Option OTR The P9390A Option OTR is a 1-slot streamline custom package RF to optical and optical to RF converters, modulating and demodulating the RF signal onto or from a 1550 nm single mode optical signal. General Characteristics Table 3 Performance Optical TX Module Specification...
P9390A Option ORX The P9390A Option ORX is a 1-slot streamline custom package optical to RF converter, demodulating the 1550 nm single-mode optical signal to RF. General Characteristics Table 4 Performance Optical RX Module Specification 10 MHz to 50 GHz RF Frequency Range Impedance 50 Ohms...
P9390A Option ORR The P9390A Option ORR is a 1-slot streamline custom package two single optical to RF converters, demodulating the 1550 nm single-mode optical signal to RF. General Characteristics Table 5 Performance Optical RR Module Specification 10 MHz to 50 GHz RF Frequency Range Impedance 50 Ohms...
P9391A Option OTX The P9391A option OTX is a 2-slot streamline custom package RF to optical converter with amplifier, modulating the RF signal onto a 1550 nm single mode optical signal. The optical converter can be used separately or with the amplifier. An RF jumper cable is supplied to connect the amplifier section to the optical converter.
Table 6 Performance (Continued) ≤ 7 dB 1 GHz to 26.5 GHz ≤ 9 dB 26.5 GHz to 50 GHz RF Connectors 2.4 mm (female) Combined Performance Specification RF Frequency Range 10 MHz to 50 Ghz -25 dBm Input Power @ 1.0 dB Compression -10 dBm Maximum RF Input Power ≤...
P9391A Option ORX The P9391A option ORX is a 2-slot streamline custom package optical to RF converter with amplifier, demodulating the 1550 nm single mode optical signal to RF. The optical converter can be used separately or with the amplifier. An RF jumper cable is supplied to connect the amplifier section to the optical converter.
P9392A Option R53 The P9392A Option R53 is a 4-slot streamline custom Remote Optical RF Test Port Extender that allows the user to remote test through optical links. The remote option R53 has two optical transmitters, one optical receiver, an RF amplifier, and a dual reflectometer.
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Table 8 R53 Performance (Continued) RF Input Return Loss 4 dB RF Output Return Loss 4 dB NF (link loss with no amplification) 43 dB RF Connectors 2.4 mm (female) Optical Connectors FC/APC (female) Optical Wavelength 1550 nm Maximum Optical Transmission Distance 1500 meters @ 26.5 GHz 1400 meters @ 50 GHz Maximum Optical Power Out...
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Table 8 R53 Performance (Continued) Return Loss (45 MHz to 50 GHz) Test Port -10 dB SRC RF Input -10 dB CPLR Thru -8 dB SRC Out -10 dB Test/REF RCVR Out +20 dBm Directivity 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz -16 dB 26.5 GHz to 50 GHz -13 dB...
P9392A Option L53 The P9392A Option L53 is a 4-slot streamline custom Local Optical Extender that allows the user to optically link to a remote optical device. The local option L53 has one optical transmitter, two optical receivers, and three RF amplifiers. For best performance, the option R53 4-slot streamline custom package Remote Optical RF Test Port Extender can interconnect with the option L53 through fiber optic cables.
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Table 9 L53 Performance (Continued) Maximum RF Input Power -10 dBm Gain 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz ≥ 27 dB (Typical 30 dB) 26.5 GHz to 50 GHz ≥ 24 dB (Typical 27 dB) Impedance 50 Ohms Return Loss (RF Input/Output) 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz -10 dB 26.5 GHz to 50 GHz...
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Table 9 L53 Performance (Continued) 1 GHz to 26.5 GHz ≤ 7 dB 26.5 GHz to 50 GHz ≤ 9 dB RF Connectors 2.4 mm (female) L53 Shipped Configured with Jumper Cables Specifications RF Frequency Range 10 MHz to 50 GHz RF Amp Input C Input Power @ 0.1 dB Compression 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz...
Instrument Software Installation The instrument software, which includes the soft front panel (SFP), device drivers (IVI-C and IVI.NET), and documentation for the M940xB and P939XA products, must be downloaded from Keysight's website. Contact Keysight Support at www.keysight.com/find/assist. Use the following procedure to install the software: 1.
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Step 1 If you see the error message below, install a newer version of the Keysight IO Libraries Suite. Keysight P939xA Streamline Customs User's Guide...
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Step 6 6. When the InstallShield has finished running, locate the Keysight P939x USB Streamline Custom folder in your file directory. (Figure 11). Click on P939x SFP or P939x SFP (x64). Figure 11 InstallShield - Keysight P939xA USB Streamline Custom SFP App Keysight P939xA Streamline Customs User's Guide...
Connecting the P939xA Instrument USB Two steps are required before connecting the P939xA instrument USB. The computer or PXIe embedded controller must have two items installed: 1. Keysight IO Library Suite 2019 or newer 2. Keysight M940s_Setup-1.0.474.0.exe or newer instrument driver Figure 12 Example - Identifying the P9391A In this example, we have the M9019A PXIe Chassis controller M9037A.
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Figure 13 Keysight P939x USB Streamline Custom - P939x SFP Application The Keysight P939x USB Streamline Custom P939x SFP application is located under the front panel Windows icon. Figure 14 Select Instrument for Connection In this example (Figure 14) we have the instrument connected directly to a PC, as indicated by Chassis 1.
P939xA-OTX Soft Front Panel (Optical Transmitter Module) Figure 15 P939xA-OTX Soft Front Panel (SFP) Status indicates the internal diagnostics for the module. Under the Utilities tab, a Self-Test can be run to diagnose module issues. Status will indicate "Good" if no problems are found.
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quadrature point. It’s recommended that a Modulator Calibrate be redone after the unit has been on for thirty minutes or when the unit temperature has stabilized. This will also be required again if the surrounding conditions change. This can be done through the SFP, or by toggling the unit’s standby switch, or by cycling external power.
P939xA-OTR Soft Front Panel (Optical Transmitter and Receiver Module) Figure 16 P939xA-OTR Soft Front Panel (SFP) Status Good indicates that the Module is operating correctly. If the Status indicates "Failure," run the Self-Test to check on Module internal diagnosis. Rx indicates No Fault / Fault monitoring optical connection. Indicates that the fiber connection has been temporarily broken or lost completely.
P939xA -ORX Soft Front Panel (Optical Receiver Module) Figure 17 P939xA-ORX Soft Front Panel SFP Status indicates the internal diagnostics for the module. Under the Utilities tab a Self-Test can be run to diagnose module issues. Status will indicate "Good" if no problems are found.
P939xA Soft Front Panel (Amplifier Module) Figure 18 P939xA Soft Front Panel SFP Status indicates the internal diagnostics for the module. Under the Utilities tab a Self-Test can be run to diagnose module issues. Status will indicate "Good" if no problems are found.
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Figure 20 Self-Test A diagnostic test that checks the modules internal power supply status. Keysight P939xA Streamline Customs User's Guide...
Firmware The current carrier firmware for each slot can be found in the Soft Front Panel under the Help tab and selecting About (Figure 21). Figure 21 Finding Current Carrier Firmware Scroll down until you see CARRIER. Keysight P939xA Streamline Customs User's Guide...
Additional Information Figure 23 P9392A Option R53 and L53 System Configuration P9392A Laser Modulator Assembly Option R53 E/O Output O/E Input Photodetector O/E Output E/O Input ~ -30 to -45 dBm +4 dBm RF Amp Input ~ +4 to -2 dBm RF Amp Output C Amplifier RF Amp Output...
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Figure 24 Typical Optical Link Loss with No Amplification Standard Option 702 Optical Link Optical Optical 1530-1610 nm 1550nm Modulator 1480-1620 nm Laser Diode Photodetector Keysight P939xA Streamline Customs User's Guide...
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Figure 25 Typical RF Amplifier Gain (Plot taken using P9391A Option OTX and P9391A Option ORX) Typical Optical Link Loss Conversion with RF Amplification after Optical Rx Figure 26 (Plot taken using P9391A Option OTX and P9391A Option ORX) Keysight P939xA Streamline Customs User's Guide...
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Typical Optical Link Loss Conversion with RF Amplification before Optical Tx and Figure 27 after RX (Plot taken using P9391A Option OTX and P9391A Option ORX) Keysight P939xA Streamline Customs User's Guide...
General Information Table 10 External PC Requirements System Requirements Operating System Window 7 SP1 and Windows 10 (64-bit only) Processor Speed Intel i5 6th generation or newer / Intel Xeon 3E v3 or newer Available Memory 16 GB recommended; 4 GB minimum Available Disk Space 2 GB available disk space minimum Display Resolution...
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Maximum relative humidity (non-condensing): 80% RH Humidity Operating Up to 2,000 meters (6,561 feet) Altitude Up to 4,572 meters (15,000 feet) Non-operating Instrument Protection IP 30 IEC/EN 60529 Warm-up Time 60 minutes To find a current Declaration of Conformity for a specific Keysight product, go to: http://www.keysight.com/go/conformity Keysight P939xA Streamline Customs User's Guide...
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Use a Keysight supplied power cord or one with the same or better electrical rating. To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Keysight Technologies Model P9390A from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.
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This instrument has auto-ranging line voltage input; be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range and voltage fluctuations do not exceed 10% of the nominal supply voltage. The instrument can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ± 10% of the nominal voltage.
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Listed below are definitions of instrument markings that may be found on or with the product. The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the documentation. This symbol indicates that the input power required is AC.
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Table 12 Physical Size and Weight Dimensions / Weight P9390A (1-Slot) P9391A (2-Slot) P9392A (4-Slot) Width 176 mm (6.93 in.) 176 mm (6.93 in.) 176 mm (6.93 in.) Height 48 mm (1.89 in.) 68 mm (2.68 in.) 107 mm (4.22 in.) Depth 333 mm (13.11 in.) 333 mm (13.11 in.)
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Table 16 Software Description Information Keysight IO Library The IO library suite offers a single-entry point for connection to the most common instruments including AXIe, PXI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet/LAN, RS-232, and VXI test instrument from Keysight and other vendors. It automatically discovers interfaces, chassis, and instruments.
If there is any physical damage, refer “Contacting Keysight” below. Keep the damaged shipping materials (if any) for inspection by the carrier and a Keysight Technologies representative. When shipping, use original packaging or comparable. Contacting Keysight...
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