System Configuration Using Using A Lan Cross-Over Cable - Agilent Technologies PSA Series Manual

System Configuration using Using a LAN Cross-over Cable

A cross-over cable (CAT-5, RJ-45 cable with cross-pinning) can be used to connect
the PSA and P-Series Power Meter if the instruments do not have IP addresses
assigned, or if a LAN hub is not available. See following instructions.
Step 1. Connect the PSA and power meter using a cross-over cable.
Step 2. Apply power to the PSA and power meter, then wait until they complete the
self-tests.
Step 3. On the power meter, perform system configurations for power meter.
1. Press ,
System Remote Interface
address should be highlighted, for example 192.168.100.2.
2. Press and enter the first 3 numbers. Press
Select
3. Press the right arrow key to move the highlighted area. Press
the next 3 numbers. Press
4. Continue this process until the complete IP address is entered.
5. Press the down arrow key and enter the Subnet Mask, for example 255.255.0.0.
Step 4. Perform system configurations for PSA.
1. Press the
MODE
2. Press
System, Reference
frequency reference to the UUT. Verify that the UUT is accepting the external
reference (Ext Ref).
3. Press
System, Config I/O, IP Address,
), and then press
192.168.100.3
example,
255.255.0.0
4. Press the
System, More, Power Meter, Power Meter Config
5. Press
Conn Mode
6. Press the
Power Meter IP Address
Make sure the PSA and the power meter are using appropriate IP addresses
(like the ones shown here) to communicate.
7. Cycle power on the PSA (set the power switch to OFF then to ON). Wait until
the PSA finishes the auto Cal routine.
8. On the power meter, press
will recognize the new IP address that you set.
9. Press ,
System More
. The grayed-out
Connection
between the PSA and the power meter is established.
10. Select the power meter channel number you are using by toggling the
Chapter 2
,
Network Manual
.
Enter
key, select
Measuring Receiver
, to select
10 MHz Out
enter the PSA IP address (for example,
Subnet Mask
).
to select connection mode.
LAN
key. Enter the IP address, like
,
System Remote Interface
, ,
Power Meter Power Meter Config
key is enabled when the connection
Show Setup
Installation and Setup
Setting up the System
. The first block of the IP
.
Enter
and enter
Select
.
to provide a 10 MHz
ON
to set the PSA subnet mask (for
keys.
192.168.100.2
s, and
Restart Network
, then
Verify Power Meter
.
so it
Channel
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