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Keysight M9471A Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 M9471A PXIe Vector Transceiver GETTING STARTED GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Notices CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD commercial computer software KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A documentation. No additional SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT government requirements beyond © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2023 WITH WARRANTY TERMS those set forth in the EULA shall No part of this manual may be...
  • Page 3 Documentation is updated periodically. For the latest information about this instrument, including firmware upgrades, application information, and product information, click the website link below. http://www.keysight.com/find/m9471a To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/MyKeysight Information on preventing analyzer damage can be found at: www.keysight.com/find/PreventingInstrumentRepair...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Quick Start Overview Initial Inspection Electrostatic Discharge Protection Inspect for Damage Verify M9471A Shipment Contents Instrument Symbols 2 Hardware Preparation M9471A Front Panel Overview Chassis and Controller Preparation Hardware Requirement Chassis Preparation Controller System Requirement Power Up the Controller...
  • Page 6 Configure Application Tool Application Launcher Start Launcher Launcher Features Hardware License Installation TCP/IP Address Setting in Keysight Connection Expert Address Setting in Local Control Address Setting in Remote Control Launching Modular TRX Application Bind the M9471A with M941xA Module Launch Modular TRX Application Manually...
  • Page 7 Perform an Alignment for M941xE system Verify a RF Loopback Signal Protecting Against Overpowering Set the Paging File Size for Multiple Applications Using the Interactive Help System Service Information Calling Keysight Technologies Locations for Keysight Technologies Read the Warranty Service Options...
  • Page 8 Contents...
  • Page 9 This section explains how to verify the shipment contents when you receive the shipment. The following topics can be found in this section: "Overview" on page 10 "Initial Inspection" on page 11 "Verify M9471A Shipment Contents" on page 12 "Instrument Symbols" on page 13...

  • Page 10: Overview

    Overview Overview Overview The M9471A Transceiver is designed to be used as an up-down converter to extend the frequency range of M9410A/11A/15A/16A Vector Transceiver as below. • 380 MHz to 26.5 GHz (standard) • 1MHz to 26.5 GHz (with option LFE) With different M941xA module, the M9471A constitutes the M941xE transceiver as below.

  • Page 11: Initial Inspection

    • Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. • If you must return a transceiver to Keysight Technologies, use the original (or comparable) shipping materials. Transceiver damage can result from using packaging materials other than those specified. Never use styrene pellets in any shape as packaging materials.

  • Page 12: Verify M9471A Shipment Contents

    M9471A VXT Vector Transceiver The optional cables are listed as below: Part Number Description M9471-21607 Cable, M9410A/11A RF Out to M9471A IF In M9471-21608 Cable, M9410A/11A RF In to M9471A IF Out M9471-21609 Cable, M9415A/16A RF Out to M9471A IF In...

  • Page 13: Instrument Symbols

    Overview Instrument Symbols Instrument Symbols The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to instructions in the documentation. The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community.
  • Page 14 Overview Instrument Symbols...

  • Page 15: Hardware Preparation

    Keysight M9471A VXT Vector Transceiver Getting Started Guide Hardware Preparation This chapter describes the preparation of hardware for M9471A Transceiver and M941xE system. "M9471A Front Panel Overview" on page 16 "Chassis and Controller Preparation" on page 18 "Install the Modules" on page 22 "M9300A Reference Preparation"...

  • Page 16: M9471A Front Panel Overview

    Hardware Preparation M9471A Front Panel Overview M9471A Front Panel Overview Item Description Remark Port Name RF IN RF input connector SMA female connector, 50 Ω nominal Half Duplex Half duplex port for RF Input or RF Output Maximum safe input...
  • Page 17 LED indicator of the module status Green: driver of M9471A is running normally. Red: driver of M9471A has been invoked with error, error message has been logging into event viewer. Blink: if blink red, it means FPGA is updating on the module.

  • Page 18: Chassis And Controller Preparation

    Topic Requirements Chassis PXIe or PXI-H chassis slot - 6-8 slots are required for M941xE (Keysight M9010A/M9019A chassis is recommended) Controller Embedded controller Keysight M9038A or an equivalent embedded controller that meets the following requirements: •...

  • Page 19: Chassis Preparation

    Select a chassis that provides thermal protection if fans become inoperable or forced air cooling is obstructed • Use slot blockers (Keysight Y1212A) 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.

  • Page 20: Controller System Requirement

    Lack of airflow may cause module creates a hazard, it relies on the chassis for protection. Please refer to the "Keysight PXIe chassis Family User’s Guide" for further information about how to use the chassis. Controller System Requirement...
  • Page 21 Hardware Preparation Chassis and Controller Preparation 3. Power up the PC. If you are using a remote controller and you have installed the interface cable, you must power up the chassis BEFORE you power up the PC. When you power down your system, shut down the PC BEFORE you power down the chassis.

  • Page 22: Install The Modules

    Hardware Preparation Install the Modules Install the Modules Perform the following steps to install the required modules in a chassis: 1. Make sure the line cord is plugged in to establish earth ground and the chassis power switch is in the Off (Standby) position. 2.
  • Page 23 PXIe, or solid black circle with the letter -H- for hybrid). 7. Repeat for other modules. For M941xE system, please make sure the M9471A module is installed to the left of the M941xA module due to the semi-rigid cable connection requires a fixed distance.
  • Page 24 Hardware Preparation Install the Modules 9. For M9410E/11E system, connect the 2.4/4.8 GHz Out port of M9471A and 4.8 GHz In port of M9410A/11A with a MMPX-MMPX cable. For M9415E/16E system, connect the 2.4/4.8 GHz Out port of M9471A and 2.4 GHz In port of M9415A/16A with a MMPX-MMPX cable.

  • Page 25: M9300A Reference Preparation

    M941xE system. Make sure a proper 100 MHz reference signal input is present to the transceiver 100 MHz In port before starting the transceiver software. The Keysight M9300A Reference module is recommended for inputting the reference signal. Refer to "Chassis Preparation"...
  • Page 26 Hardware Preparation M9300A Reference Preparation Follow the procedures below to run the M9300A software and enable the output reference signal correctly. 1. Click to run the M9300A Soft Front Panel software. The connection window below will pop up. 2. Click Connect. The soft front panel window will pop up as below. The indicator "Int Ref Locked"...
  • Page 27 If the reference signal input is not detected correctly, there will be a warning as following on status bar of the M9471A TRX application window. Check the reference signal input and make sure the correct reference signal is connected.

  • Page 28: M9471A Simplified Block Diagram

    Hardware Preparation M9471A Simplified Block Diagram M9471A Simplified Block Diagram The simplified functional block diagram below omits most of the routing, splitting, filtering, and other signal-conditioning functions in order to show how signals (in some cases combined signals) to and from the M941xA module...

  • Page 29: Software Installation And Licensing

    VXT Vector Transceiver Getting Started Guide Software Installation and Licensing This chapter describes how to install the M9471A transceiver application software in Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit, English Version operating system. The M9471A transceiver software offers a standard IQ analyzer measurement application and some additional measurement applications.

  • Page 30: Get The Vxt Modular Software

    Software Installation and Licensing Get the M9471A Software Get the M9471A Software The M9471A modular transceiver software is available for downloading at the Keysight website: www.keysight.com/find/m9471a Please follow the procedures below to download the M9471A modular transceiver software: 1. Click on the M9471A product page, and then click Drivers, Firmware &...

  • Page 31: Software Installation

    Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation Software Installation To install the application software, please make sure the operating system on your controller is Windows 10 (64-bit, English Version). Follow the procedures below to install the M941xE transceiver application software in Windows 10 system. 1.
  • Page 32 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation 5. After uninstalling successfully, an instruction of installing M941x application will be shown as below. The installation includes possible FPGA re-programming. If the AC power is interrupted during installation process, it could render your instrument inoperable.
  • Page 33 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation 6. Click "Next", a window of License Agreement will be shown as below. Please read the license agreement carefully and click I accept the term of the license agreement and click "Next". 7. After selecting the setup type ("Typical" as default) and shortcuts configuration, click "Next"...
  • Page 34 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation 9. InstallShield Wizard is ready to begin installation, click "Install" to install the M941x application. The installation process takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete. During the installation process, some prompt boxes and windows will pop up. If any FPGA version on the installed module is different with the version required by current Modular TRX software, FPGA on that module will be updated during the installation process.
  • Page 35 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation •If there is no FPGA update during installation process, a prompt box will pop up to ask you to restart computer/controller now or later. •If FPGA is updated successfully during installation process, a prompt box will pop up to inform user to power off the chassis and then power on to make FPGA update take effect.

  • Page 36: 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 Modular Vector Signal Transceiver Application and click Uninstall to start the process.
  • Page 37 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation The message below will pop up if you do not run the program as administrator. Please right-click on the program icon, select "Run as administrator" as below. • Components installation failure Software installation includes the following sub-components installation: •...

  • Page 38: Keysight Modular Transceiver Licensing Options

    Keysight Modular Transceiver Licensing Options Keysight Modular Transceiver Licensing Options There are two types of licenses for Keysight Vector Transceiver: Hardware license and software license. The License Manager is needed to install both of the two licenses on the controller.

  • Page 39: Transportable Licenses

    Setting up network licenses is done via the Keysight Floating License Manager. Refer to the Installation Guide that can be downloaded from the web page: http://www.keysight.com/find/floatinglicensemanager...

  • Page 40: Usb Portable Licenses

    “P/F/L/X/Y" in the third character of the option designator: Example: N9073EM0E-1UP With USB portable licenses, the pre-installed Keysight Floating License Manager is used to add licenses to the instrument’s server. USB Portable licenses with a limited count are checked out and in like Network licenses.

  • Page 41: Configuring Network And Usb Licenses

    Keysight Modular Transceiver Licensing Options Configuring Network and USB Licenses The Keysight Floating License Manager must be used to configure the Network or USB Portable licenses before the licenses can be used. A controller can be configured for Network or USB Portable licenses or both. To set up USB Portable licenses, in the Keysight Floating License Manager select “Start a...

  • Page 42: Licensing Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase

    The controller will automatically load the file USB ports of controller/computer. license file. (This may take a few minutes) Upon completion, the Keysight License Make sure Keysight License Manager Manager will display a “Successful License is running on your controller.
  • Page 43 For other license types: -Transportable licenses use the Keysight License Manager to perform a transport. -Network licenses are loaded on the server and set up with the Keysight Floating License Manager. -USB Portable licenses are loaded onto the controller and configured with the...

  • Page 44: 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 overview of License Manager GUI.
  • Page 45 Software Installation and Licensing Licensing Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase 6. In this window, browse to the license file location, select the license file(s), and then click the Open button. The license is automatically installed (from the previously selected license file) and now appears in the license list as an installed license under the system.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Launching Modular Trx Application

    This chapter provides the information on how to launch the modular TRX application with topics below. "Configure Application Tool" on page 48 "Application Launcher" on page 50 "TCP/IP Address Setting in Keysight Connection Expert" on page 56 "Launching Modular TRX Application" on page 58...

  • Page 48: Configure Application Tool

    Launching Modular TRX Application Configure Application Tool Configure Application Tool The program ConfigureApplications.exe on the desktop allows you to configure certain behaviors of the applications (Modes). When this program runs, it affects the behavior at Modular TRX application startup. If you run this program while the Modular TRX application is running, it will take effect the next time the Modular TRX application starts up.
  • Page 49 Launching Modular TRX Application Configure Application Tool For multiple instances of the Modular TRX applications on the same computer/controller, the same Configure Applications Utility is shared between all the instances, the same application configuration will be used on each application instance. The required memory shown on the panel is just for one Modular TRX Application instance.

  • Page 50: Application Launcher

    Start Launcher Please click start Launcher from desktop, or start it from Windows Start > All Programs > Keysight Modular Transceiver > LaunchModularTRX. Hardware License Installation Launcher starting process will check if there is any hardware license available for the installed modules. If there is any hardware license installed In License Manager but not upgraded to module hardware, the launcher will check the hardware license and update the license to the module.
  • Page 51 Launching Modular TRX Application Application Launcher If the FPGA version is different with the version required by current Modular TRX, the FPGA on this module will be updated automatically. During the FPGA updating, a message box will be shown as following and the LED on the module will be in Fast Blink mode.

  • Page 52: Launcher Features

    Launching Modular TRX Application Application Launcher Launcher Features Launcher UI is shown as following for the configurations and launching. The modules shown in the list include not only the modules which have been saved in configuration file but also the modules that are not saved but currently existing in the chassis.
  • Page 53 Launching Modular TRX Application Application Launcher Items Description Status It indicates the status of each module as following: • Idle: The module is in Idle state, no application running or FPGA updating with the module. It can be used to launch a Modular TRX application. •...
  • Page 54 Launching Modular TRX Application Application Launcher Items Description Show/Hide • Manual: Advanced If the launch type is "Manual", the controller will only run the Modular TRX Settings application by pressing "Run Selected" button with the check-box for the module selected. •...

  • Page 55: Hardware License Installation

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

  • Page 56: Tcp/Ip Address Setting In Keysight Connection Expert

    2. Click Show Advanced Settings. For this transceiver, the "HiSLIP Dev" value is 0. This value will be used to set the remote name in Keysight Connection Expert. 3. Select the corresponding checkbox and click Run Selected to run the Modular TRX application.

  • Page 57: Address Setting In Remote Control

    Please follow the step 4 and step 5 of "Address Setting in Local Control" on page 56 to set the address in Keysight Connection Expert. The only difference is to set the Hostname or IP Address as xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (controller’s IP address) rather than localhost.

  • Page 58: Launching Modular Trx Application

    Locate the corresponding M941xA model, then, click Configure and the window below will pop up. The M9471A model is shown in the window. Select the checkbox and click Bind, a launch window will pop up and the Combined Model Number is shown as M941xE as below.

  • Page 59: Launch Modular Trx Application Manually

    If a module is already running via IVI driver or some other drivers, the "Run Selected" button will be disabled as below. If you double click the *.exe file (i.e. C:\Program Files\Keysight\X-Series\VXT2\Infrastructure\Agilent.SA.xSA.exe) directly in the installed folder, an error message will pop-up as blow:...

  • Page 60: Launch Modular Trx Application Automatically

    Follow the steps below to configure the argument of LaunchModularSA.exe launching Modular TRX Application automatically: 1. Bind the M941xA module with the M9471A module in the launcher UI. 2. Right click on the LaunchModularTRX shortcut icon on desktop and choose "Properties".

  • Page 61: Launch Modular Trx Application By Programming Codes

    Launching Modular TRX Application Launching Modular TRX Application The PXI VISA address is also shown in Keysight Connection Expert as below. 4. Click Apply and OK to apply the argument. 5. Run Launcher. If the argument is added correctly, the modular TRX application will be launched automatically without showing the Launcher You can drag LaunchModularTRX.exe with correct argument into the window...

  • Page 62: Launch Modular Trx Application By Ivi Driver

    TRX application. You do not need to bind the M941xA module with the M9471A module in the launcher UI. You could launch the application by IVI driver directly.

  • Page 63: Using Modular Trx Application

    Keysight M9471A VXT Vector Transceiver Getting Started Guide Using Modular TRX application This chapter provides some guidelines for how to use a modular TRX application. The capabilities described in this section are Microsoft Windows 10 features. The description provided here gives some guidelines for using the capabilities with the instrument.

  • Page 64: Remote Desktop: Using The M941Xe Remotely

    Using Modular TRX application Remote Desktop: Using the M941xE Remotely Remote Desktop: Using the M941xE Remotely Windows Remote Desktop is recommended for remote control of the controller. It offers fully-interactive control that is almost identical to direct control of the M941xE system. The Remote Desktop functionality is a Microsoft Windows 10 capability.

  • Page 65: How To Locate The Computer Name/Ip Address Of The Controller

    To connect a remote computer to the controller, you need to know its Computer Name or IP address. Those information can be displayed as follows: Table 5-2 Locating the name from the Keysight application Step Notes On the TRX application front panel, press A page listing various parameters appears.The controller’s computer name...

  • Page 66: Running A Remote Desktop Session

    Using Modular TRX application Remote Desktop: Using the M941xE Remotely Running a Remote Desktop session Initializing a Remote Desktop session After setting up the remote computer for Remote Desktop Connectivity, as described in "Setting up Remote Desktop operation" on page 64, you are ready to start a Remote Desktop session.

  • Page 67: Display Features

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features Display Features This section describes the regions of the TRX application window. Invalid Data Indicator The invalid data indicator is displayed whenever the data on the display does not match the settings of the analyzer. The most common example of this is when settings have changed in the time since the data in the traces on the display was taken.

  • Page 68: Screen Tabs

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features • When a trace is imported from mass storage and the trace’s parameters do not match the current analyzer settings • When a trace is sent from a remote interface (since there is no way to know if its settings match) he Data Invalid Indicator has an associated status bit that can be checked at any time to see if it is on.

  • Page 69: Meas Bar

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features Meas Bar The Meas Bar shows general measurement settings and information. The annotations on this bar can be used to change settings. Tap anywhere in the annotation box to access the drop-down panel that contains relevant parameters.

  • Page 70: Measurement Display

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features Measurement Display This area shows the measurement results in graphical and tabular form. You can interact with this area using drag, scroll and tap by mouse. On the signal: Scroll - changes the active function parameter Horizontal drag - changes the center frequency Vertical drag - changes the reference level Markers may be moved by dragging them to the desired location...

  • Page 71: Menu Panel

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features Menu Panel At the top of the menu panels are two icons: The Preset icon accesses the following control menu: The System icon accesses the following dialog:...

  • Page 72: Bottom Bar

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features The drop-down panel contains the measurement controls. Notice that the Frequency panel has a Settings tab on the right side. Other panels may have multiple tabs. The tabs access controls for the particular parameter noted on the tab.

  • Page 73: Function Verification

    To make sure all the hardwares and softwares are ready for further use, please perform the following steps to generate a CW signal: 1. Connect M9471A RF Out and RF In with a SMA cable. 2. Run Modular TRX application software by click LaunchModularTRX.exe.
  • Page 74 Using Modular TRX application Function Verification 5. Press Input/Output tab and switch to Frequency > Center Freq > 1 GHz to set the receiver center frequency to 1 GHz. If you observe the CW signal as figure above, it indicates the M941xE system is ready for your further use.

  • Page 75: Protecting Against Overpowering

    Using Modular TRX application Function Verification Protecting Against Overpowering The input circuitry of the transceiver can be damaged by applying signals that exceed the maximum safe input level of +27 dBm average total power. Refer to the transceiver's data sheet for more details regarding the maximum safe input level.

  • Page 76: Set The Paging File Size For Multiple Applications

    Using Modular TRX application Set the Paging File Size for Multiple Applications Set the Paging File Size for Multiple Applications To use multiple applications for some specific measurement, please ensure the system drive (C:) have 36 GB free space or greater and the paging file size is set properly.
  • Page 77 Using Modular TRX application Set the Paging File Size for Multiple Applications 2. In the performance options window as below, select Advanced tab and click Change button of virtual memory area. 3. Select "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives" and press OK. Then, the paging file size will be automatically set for your multiple applications measurement.

  • Page 78: Using The Interactive Help System

    Using Modular TRX application Using the Interactive Help System Using the Interactive Help System To use the interactive help system of TRX applications, please click Help key on the bottom bar, or right click on your mouse and select Help, 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 79: Service Information

    Keysight M9471A VXT Vector Transceiver Getting Started Guide Service Information This chapter provides the basic service information such as how to return a transceiver to service. "Calling Keysight Technologies" on page 80...

  • Page 80: Calling Keysight Technologies

    Service Information Calling Keysight Technologies Calling Keysight Technologies Keysight Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for your transceiver. 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 transceiver by its product number, full serial number, and software revision.

  • Page 81: Read The Warranty

    Service Options Keysight Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your transceiver after the warranty has expired. Call your Keysight Technologies office for full details. If you want to service the instrument yourself after the warranty expires, you can purchase the service documentation that provides all necessary test and maintenance information.
  • Page 82 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2023 Edition 1, June 2023 M9471-90031 www.keysight.com...

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