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  • Page 1 SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite USER'S GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Notices

    MENT OR OF ANY INFORMATION Software. The EULA and the license set CON- TAINED HEREIN. SHOULD forth therein, does not require or KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A Printed in permit, among other things, that SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT Keysight:...

  • Page 3: Sales And Technical Support

    Sales and Technical Support To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following Keysight websites: – Product-specific information and support, software, and documentation updates https://www.keysight.com/us/en/support/SR101EDUA/digital-learning-platform.html# (Digital Learning Suite) – orldwide contact information for repair and service www.keysight.com/find/assist...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Test Steps Panel ......................24 Test Plan Panel ......................25 Test Plan Buttons/Icons ....................25 Column Headings......................26 Test Steps ......................... 26 Parent/Child Steps ......................27 Running a Test Plan ......................27 Log Panel ........................27 Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 5 Session Management ......................59 Manage Scheduled Sessions ..................59 Manage Remote Benches ..................60 New User Approval ......................60 Active Sessions Management .................... 61 General Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 62 Recommended Password Practices ....................64 Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Keysight's industry-ready remote access lab solution offers you a convenient way to make the switch to online learning. This end-to-end solution is designed for the complete remote setup of your basic instrument lab and covers your needs from web-based lab management and scheduling administration to instrument control and remote access for measurement and analysis.

  • Page 7: Intended Use Of The User's Guide

    Management Menu This section lists the additional functions available for those with Administrator roles to manage users, benches, and scheduled sessions. General Troubleshooting Guide This section lists general troubleshooting steps and guidelines. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 8: First-Time Setup

    Refer to the Add User section in the SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite Installation Guide for the instructions. Software Required Google Chrome or Firefox web browser Remote Agent (provided by Keysight personnel) (Optional) VPN access to range of IPs Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 9: User Interface Overview

    This section lists the different views of the user interface for the Digital Learning Suite: − Home − Instruments Web UI − Schedule Sessions − Learning Resources For Lecturer and Administrator access only − Lab Management For Administrator access only − New User Approval − Active Sessions Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 10: Student/General User

    Role/Access Level Tabs - Home - Instrument Web UI Administrator, Lecturer, Student - Schedule Sessions - Learning Resources Administrator, Lecturer - Lab Management - Session Management - New User Approval Administrator - Active Sessions Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 11 The Local Test Automation panel is only available when you are accessing this page via a Windows PC and requires OpenTAP and other plugins to be installed into your PC. Install Test Automation at Bench for more information on the installation process. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 12: Instruments Web Ui View

    Automation panel by clicking on the icon. Instruments Web UI View This view displays a list of instruments that can be connected via browser. Use the icon to launch the web UI of the instrument. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 13: Connect To An Instrument

    • RDP or VNC Instrument Connection: Connecting to an RDP or VNC instrument opens a new tab and allows you to connect to the instrument by clicking on the Connect button. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 14: Schedule Sessions View

    Administrator roles can invite participants of all access roles. Note (Optional) You may enter the information of the session here. The visual representation of the indicator on the chart when identifying the time slots Legend available. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 15: Learning Resources View

    Learning Resources View This view displays a list of learning resources available. See Learning Resources for more details on this section. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 16: For Lecturer And Administrator Access Only

    Lists the remote agents available in the server for management purposes and display the List of Remote status of each remote agent and assigned bench. To remove a remote agent from the list, Agents you must first ensure that it is not assigned to any bench. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 17: For Administrator Access Only

    This view displays a list of new user access requests and where you can assign a role for each user, as a Lab Admin, Lecturer, or Student. Active Sessions View This view allows you to manage all your active sessions. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 18: User Menu

    Management Menu for more information. This section covers the commonly used functions that you will need to navigate around the Keysight Remote Laboratory application. First time users will need to go through the following sections. Before you begin, ensure that the PC is connected to the Internet.

  • Page 19: Registration And Login

    Launch your web browser and enter the link provided (subject to the hostname) in the address bar to launch the Keysight Digital Learning Suite. First time users will need to click Register and create a new account. Enter the details to set up your account. By default, new accounts are assigned with the Guest role.
  • Page 20 Log in with your details when see this page. Once you are logged in, you should see the Home view. Click the User icon at the top-right corner to access information about your profile and account. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 21 In User Info, click Edit account on Keycloak to modify your account details and password in a separate window. At the end of your session, click the User icon at the top-right corner and click Logout. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 22: Test Automation Overview

    In the Test Automation window, you will see the following: Main Menu: Editor, Result, Chart Step Settings Panel Test Steps Panel Log Panel Test Plan Panel Resource Bar Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Main Menu

    Install Test Automation at Bench for more information on the installation process. Main Menu The main menu of the Test Automation application consists of the following: − File − Undo − Redo − Settings Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 24: File Menu

    Lock Test Plan The lock setting is saved in the test plan. To enable test plan editing, click Unlock Test Plan. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 25: Settings Menu

    The steps that are available to you may vary depending on the package installed on your PC. Basic steps (for example, OpenTap.Plugins.BasicSteps.dll) are accessible as part of the installation. See Test Steps for further information. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 26: Test Plan Panel

    Run Single suspended, you can click: Step − Run to continue running the remainder of the test plan. − Run Single Step to run the next enabled step. Stop Stops the test plan. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 27: Column Headings

    Toggle the checkbox at the left of each step to enable or disable the step. Double-click a step name to rename it (or select the step name and press F2). Drag and drop one or more steps to a new location to change the sequence. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 28: Parent/Child Steps

    Log Panel for the status of the test plan. Log Panel The Log Panel displays the logs for the running/active test plan. See Running a Test Plan instructions to run a text plan. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 29: Resource Bar

    Instruments to open a Add New To add a new instrument, click on the Instrument window. Click on > Instrument Control to expand the command. Click on the (+) icon to add an instrument. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 30: Generic Scpi Instrument Settings

    SCPI instruments require the following settings for VISA: − VISA Address: Enter the VISA address of the instrument (for example, TCPIP0::A-34460A- 00270.<server.com>::inst0::INSTR). You can also copy a VISA address from Keysight Connection Expert and paste it into the VISA Address field. −...

  • Page 31: Result Tab

    Use the Result tab to view the results of a successful test plan. Click on the icon to view the raw data. A dialog window will open. Click on the icon to view a screenshot image of the test plan result. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 32 Click on Import File to Plot button to import the data to create a chart. A pop out window will appear. Select the file type and click Upload File to import the file. You will find the uploaded data under the Result tab. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Chart Tab

    Use the Chart tab to plot a series/chart using the results from test plan or data imported using the Import File to Plot button. Click on the Select Traces tab and + Add to create a series. Click on the X-Axis Type to select a linear or DateTime chart. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 34 Use the Pencil icon to edit the expression of the series for X and Y. You can select the result and column to bind to the X and Y expressions respectively. You can also include math operators into the expression using supported math operators. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 35 Click and drag to zoom in and out of the chart. While in zoom mode, hold the shift button to pan around the chart. Click Reset Zoom to reset the display range of chart. Click on the Export button at the top right corner to export the chart to PNG or CSV format. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 36 Set the display range for the X and Y axis. − Change the data precision. − Change the scale type of the chart to either linear, Logarithmic X, or Logarithmic Y. Click Update Chart Settings to apply the settings. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 37 Click on any point of the series to plot a marker. You will find the marker(s) in the Marker Table panel. Use the navigation buttons to move the marker around or click on X to delete the marker. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 38 Select any two points and click Calculate Delta to perform Delta calculations on the markers in the series. 10 Click on Tour for instructions and a guide on how to use the section. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 39: End Session

    You can also click on the Tour icon at the Marker Table panel for instructions and a guide on how to use the section. End Session Click End Session to end the Test Automation Session. NOTE You must end the session properly. Otherwise, the session will continue to remain open. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 40: Schedule Remote Lab Sessions

    If you have the Student and Lecturer role assigned to your account, you are encouraged to NOTE check the information regarding your session in Home View as the Administrator may reschedule your session when required. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 41: Connect To A Scheduled Session

    Follow the on-screen instructions. As the host, click the Start Remote Access button in the Remote Access page. A successful connection to the remote agent will show the screen of PC. Click the Request Control button to take control the PC. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 42 — Full Screen Mode : Click this button to view in full screen. Press the Esc button to return to this window. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 43: Extend The Scheduled Session

    When it is 15 minutes before the session ends, you will see a countdown timer and a prompt asking if you want to extend the ongoing session. Click Yes and it will update the information and the timer as shown below. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 44: Learning Resources

    The content is displayed as thumbnails in the main window while the Top bar will display a list of groups, structured as follows:  Group  Category  Course  Lessons  Lab Sheets Use the Top bar to filter the content. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 45 Click the Site Map Course or on Oscilloscopes (Category) to refresh the list of lessons and lab sheets. The icon on each thumbnail will indicate the type of file. — Video (Lesson) — Document (Lab Sheet, Application Notes) Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 46 Click on the Lesson or Lab sheet. A new browser tab will open to display the content. — In video format — In document format Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 47: Management Menu

    You need to download and install the remote agent on the PC that you plan to use as a NOTE workbench or the computer that will be running the remote agent. Click download Agent Installer and click on the installation.zip link in the pop-up window. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 48 If you have previously installed an older version of the Agent in the same PC, running the NOTE batch file will uninstall the existing version before installing the latest version. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 49 Return to the Home view and click Refresh to update the list of Remote Agents. You should now see the newly added Agent in the list. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to set up a new Remote Agent in another PC. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 50: Install Test Automation At Bench

    You can also use the following steps for License setup when you are setting up your PC for Local Test Automation: Download the PathWave License Manager at PathWave License Manager Download | Keysight. On the Add License tab of the PathWave License Manager, click Specify a Remote License Server. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 51 In the Specify a Remote License Server window, select elab for Step 1. Enter the license server IP address for Step 2, for example, 27009@141.XXX.XXX.XX. Get the IP address from your Administrator. Click Verify Connection. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 52: Add A New Bench

    A bench is a location where you have set up the hardware connections and with which the PC assigned as the remote agent will interact. Click Add New Bench and enter all the required details in the pop-up window. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 53 Student Access Levels. Accounts with Admin, Lecturer, and Student roles will be able to see this bench. Click Add when you have completed the form. Upon successful setup, you should see the newly assigned remote agent to the respective bench. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 54: Delete A Remote Agent

    If no bench is assigned to a remote agent, the Administrator can delete the remote agent by clicking on the icon. Upload Instrument Control Lab Files Use this feature to upload test plans or bench settings to be commonly used by all the test automation sessions. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 55: Instrument Web User Interface (Ui)

    Access will see the Configuration option and is able to enter configuration mode to add or remove instruments as needed. Configure the Instrument Web UI Click on Configuration to enter configuration mode. Click on Server Settings to change configuration details and information. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 56: Add A New Instrument Connection

    • Direct • Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) • Virtual Network Computing (VNC) Follow the steps below to add a new Direct Access instrument connection or a new RDP or VNC instrument connection. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 57: Add A New Direct Access Instrument Connection

    For Port settings, you have the following options: Manually specify an unused port ii Click on the bulb icon to automatically assign an unused port. Click Save Settings to save the connection. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 58: Add A New Rdp Or Vnc Instrument Connection

    N9000B_RDP and N9000B_VNC. As a Windows-based instrument, N9000B supports RDP type remote access by default. However, it is possible to extend its functionality to support VNC type remote access by installing a VNC client. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 59: Delete An Instrument Connection

    VNC connection, you MUST install an additional VNC server that runs in Service Mode. Delete an Instrument Connection Click on the Trash Can icon to delete the connection to an instrument. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 60: Session Management

    The requests that are rejected will remain in the Reject status until the Administrator removes or deletes it from the database. Administrators can reschedule sessions that falls under the Reject/Not approved category by editing the booking details. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 61: Manage Remote Benches

    To assign and approve roles for new accounts, go to the Role column and click Select Role to display the available options in a drop-down list. Assign the desired role and click Approve for the changes to take effect. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 62: Active Sessions Management

    Active Sessions Management Accounts with Administrator access level can view and manage all active user sessions in this view. Click on the X icon to cancel a scheduled session. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 63: General Troubleshooting Guide

    3.0.0 onwards), they may face issues adding Python instruments while using Test Automation from the Digital Learning Suite, including remote TAP and local TAP. The example below shows adding a Python Instrument at Bench Settings: Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...
  • Page 64 The application will return a warning and the instrument cannot be added. Update the REST-API plugin to version 2.10.2 or above to allow the Python plugin to run smoothly in the Digital Learning Suite TAP. Keysight SR101EDUA Digital Learning Suite User's Guide...

  • Page 65: Recommended Password Practices

    Recommended Password Practices Passwords are used to protect access to confidential information. This includes Keysight software as well as any personal accounts you may have. A compromised password could result in a leak of your confidential information, an attack on Keysight's systems integrity and availability.
  • Page 66 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2021–2023 Edition 6, June 2023 Printed in Malaysia *U3810-90010* U3810-90010 www.keysight.com...

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