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REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.
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Rack Mounting Two Meters Together (Using the Option 909 rack mount kit) ....53 Characteristics and Specifications Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
Keysight N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meter Installation Guide Getting Started Introduction Documentation Information What You’ll Find in This Guide Conventions Used in this Guide Power Meter and Sensor Capability Adjusting the Carrying Handle Turning the Power Meter On What Can Go Wrong?
Getting Started Introduction The Keysight N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meter Installation Guide shows you how to: – physically check the power meter. – adjust the carrying handle. – switch it on and confirm the meter passes the power-on self test –...
This guide is only part of the information supplied. The documentation consists of: – The Installation Guide (this book) - Shows you how to check your power meter, switch it on and connect it to a Keysight power sensor. This information is presented in English and Japanese.
– Rack Mounting the Power Meter – General Specifications – Compliance and Markings – Regulatory Information – Responsibilities of the Customer For more detailed operating information, refer to the N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meter User’s Guide and Programming Guide. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
To identify channels on a dual channel meter a Channel softkey on an N1913A meter becomes Channel A Channel B “Channel” N1914A. When you are asked to press “the channel” Softkey in a procedure, ensure that you have selected the relevant channel. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
Correction factors stored in a 3 MB Flash memory >200 readings/sec [a] Not applicable for N8480 Series power sensors with Option CFT Specifications The specifications for the power meter are listed in the N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meter User’s Guide. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
The carrying handle can be locked into three different positions. Pull the handle outwards, rotate it to the required position and release it into one of the three locks. To remove the handle, refer to “Rack Mounting the Power Meter” on page 50. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
The instrument has an auto ranging power supply. Ensure the supplied voltage NOTE is within the range of 100 V to 240 V and 50 Hz to 60 Hz and 400 Hz. 1 Connect the power cord. 2 Check that the background LED is red. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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5 The power meter is now ready for use. If the meter has been stored in extremely cold conditions, beyond its normal NOTE operating range, the display may require a few minutes to warm up and operate normally. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
Check the power meter fuse. (see step If there are any self-test failures the meter is defective. Contact your nearest Fails sel f test(s) Keysight Service Center (Refer to “Sales and Technical Support” on page 13). 6 Line input fuse and spare fuse.
Press this key to switch the meter between on and standby. When power is supplied, the background LED is red. Pressing the key, switches the power meter on and the background LED is green. When the meter is powered on, the start-up will take approximately 25 seconds. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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Use this key to configure the selected measurement. Press this key to access the measurement display menu. You can choose the displayed measurement resolution, units and display format. Use this key together with to configure measurement displays. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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For example, a 1 of 2 is displayed beside the key indicating the first page of a two page menu. Press the key to access the next page or second page. (A 2 of 2 is displayed). Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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Press these keys to enter numeric values in the pop-up fields, for example, the offset values. To complete the entry use the softkey. Refer to the user’s guide for more information. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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If the meter is configured with Option 008, one USB Type A port is fitted to the front panel and another Type A port to the rear panel. If the meter is configured with Option 009, two USB Type A ports are fitted to the rear panel. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
Connecting a Power Sensor E-Series, 8480, N8480 Series, and U2000 Series power sensor models Using the Keysight 11730A power sensor cable, any Keysight 8480, or N8480 Series, E-Series power sensor can be connected to the N1913A or N1914A power meters. The U2000 Series power sensors can be connected to the meter using the Keysight U2031A power sensor cable.
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8480 Series power sensor. 4 Confirm the display has changed to a measurement reading. Diagram shows display with an E-Series E4413A power sensor connected. Dual channel 5 Connect the sensor to the POWER REF connector. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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Zero + Cal A Zero + Cal B The Zeroing pop-up is displayed during the zeroing process, the Calibrating pop-up during calibration. The meter-sensor measurement path is calibrated when the Calibrating pop-up disappears. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
This power meter has an auto configuring power supply. This allows it to operate over a range of voltages without manually being set to a certain voltage. Trig In/Trig Out Trigger input and output connections are made via BNC connectors. USB Mini-B port This USB port is used for remote interface connection. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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Getting Started GPIB This connector allows the power meter to be controlled remotely using the General Purpose Interface Bus. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
To connect the power meter to your PC, configure and verify your connection, NOTE you can use the Keysight IO Libraries Suite, the E2094M Keysight IO Libraries for Windows, or an equivalent. – Keysight IO Libraries Suite for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP. For information and to install, use the Automation-Ready CD with Keysight IO Libraries Suite which is shipped with the power meter.
Getting Started 1 After I/O software is installed on your computer, connect your EPM Series power meter to your PC using the supplied Type A - Mini 5 pin USB cable. 2 The PC confirms the hardware connection. 3 The Found New Hardware Wizard automatically starts and guides you through...
LAN-enabled instruments are not connected to a site LAN. Select the LAN network type you will use to connect the power meter to your computer. Then follow the procedure that corresponds to your selected LAN network type. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
To enable DHCP operation using the arrow and Select keys to highlight and check DHCP is checked. Figure 1-2 Typical LAN Remote Interface If your LAN does not support DHCP, refer to the connectivity guide. NOTE Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
If you have installed other I/O software, refer to documentation that NOTE accompanies the software. 9 You can use various programming environments to control the power meter. For an overview about programming instruments via LAN, refer to the connectivity guide. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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If you have installed other I/O software, refer to documentation that NOTE accompanies the software. 9 You can use various programming environments to control the power meter. For an overview about programming instruments via LAN, refer to the connectivity guide. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
Enter keys to enter the required IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. The values can range between 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255. Figure 1-4 Typical Manual Entry LAN Network Interface 4 Press , to return to the Remote Interface display. 5 Press Restart Network. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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Configuring the LAN Remotely To automatically configure the LAN settings enable DHCP operation using the SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DHCP[:STATe] command. To individually specify the settings use the following commands: – SYSTem:COMMuniucate:LAN:ADDRess – SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:SMASk – SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DGATeway – SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:AIP[:STATe] – SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:RESTart Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
The GPIB address is an integer between 0 and 30. The power meter is shipped with a default address set to 15. The GPIB address is stored in non-volatile memory. To change the GPIB address manually proceed as follows: 1 Press , Remote Interfaces. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
3 Press and use the numeric keys to enter the GPIB address in the Pop-up. 4 Press the Enter key To change the address remotely. You can set/query the GPIB address remotely using the following command SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
[1] HP 436A, HP 437B, and HP 438A language modes are not compatible with LAN or USBTM remote interface. [2] SCPI is the default programming language. License is needed for other programming languages to be available. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
When installing the power meter in a cabinet, the convection into and out of the power meter must not be restricted. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 Watts, then forced convection must be used. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
Getting Started Rack Mounting One Meter (Using the Option 908 rack mount kit) 1 Remove the carrying handle. 2 Remove the front and rear rubber bumpers. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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Getting Started 3 Fit the rack mount flanges. (Parts available separately: 5063-9240). 4 Ready for installation. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
Getting Started Rack Mounting Two Meters Together (Using the Option 909 rack mount kit) 1 Remove the carrying handle. 2 Remove the front and rear rubber bumpers. 3 Hardware required to link meters together. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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4 Fit one small rack mounting flange to opposite sides of each power meter. (Parts available separately: 5061-9694 and 5063-9212). 5 Fit two front linking plates to each power meter. 6 Engage the linking plates at the front of the power meters. Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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Getting Started 7 Attach the rear linking brackets. 8 Ready for installation Keysight N1913/1914A Installation Guide...
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Keysight N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meter Installation Guide Characteristics and Specifications For the characteristics and specifications of the N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meter, refer to the datasheet at http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5990-4019EN.pdf.
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