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  • Page 1 M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions M8020A High-Performance BERT M8040A High-Performance BERT 64 GBd M8050A High-Performance BERT 120 GBd GUIDE...
  • Page 2 ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR its standard commercial license, which is met. IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL embodied in its End User License Agree- AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Summary

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or operating instructions in the product manuals violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Product manuals are provided with your instrument on CD-ROM and/or in printed form.
  • Page 4 (Australian Spectrum Management Agency). This indicates compliance with all Australian EMC regulatory information. Indicates that the product was tested and has met the certification requirements for electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical products. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 ISM GRP 1-A - This is an Industrial Scientific and Medical (ISM) Group 1 Class A product. This symbol on all primary and secondary packaging indicates compliance to China standard GB 18455-2001. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 6: Compliance And Environmental Information

    Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product. Do not dispose in domestic household waste. To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml for more information.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    “bundled” systems such as the M8020A-BU1, M8020A-BU2, M8040A-BU1, M8040A-BU2, M8040A-BU3, M8050A-BU2, M8050A-BU3, M8050A-BU4 or M8050A-BU5. For these systems, refer to the Keysight M8000 Series BER Test Solutions Getting Started Guide, Keysight M8040A Getting Started Guide and Keysight M8050A Getting Started Guide.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    M8040A LAN Network Configuration Hardware Configurations for M8050A M8042A Pattern Generator Module M8043A Error Analyzer Module M8050A Remote Heads 2 Installing Modules AXIe Instrument Modules M9505A AXIe Chassis M9506A AXIe Chassis Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 10 To Connect the M8050A Remote Heads To remove an M8050A module Setting up the M8050A Benchtop Configuration Rack Mounted Configuration Installing the AXIe Embedded Controller Module Completing the Installation and Setup Process Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 3 Controlling Multiple Instruments Controlling Multiple Instruments by Multiple Instances of M8070B System Software Remote Control of Multiple M8070B Software Instances Command Line Options Creating M8070B Software Shortcut on the Desktop Index Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide System Requirements / 14 Hardware and Software Requirements / 15 Hardware Configurations for M8020A / 19 Hardware Configurations for M8040A / 22 Hardware Configurations for M8050A This chapter provides information about possible configurations for...

  • Page 14: Hardware And Software Requirements

    M8050A systems. In case of M8020A, PCIe connectivity between the M9505A AXIe Chassis NOTE and an external desktop PC controller is recommended when full channel plus large patterns need to be downloaded. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Hardware Configurations For M8020A

    M8041A module. The M8041A occupies three slots. A maximum of two M8020A modules can be installed in a 5-slot chassis. Figure 1 M8020A configuration for 16 Gb/s BERT with 1 to 2 channel Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 16: M8020A Four Channel System Configuration

    M8041A SYNC OUT to the M8051A SYNC IN to synchronize the two modules to a common system clock. Figure 2 M8020A configuration for 16 Gb/s BERT for up to 4 channels Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: M8062A 32Gb/S Front-End For J-Bert M8020A High-Performance Bert

    A typical configuration for an M8020A 32 Gb/s full BERT consists of the 5-slot M9505A AXIe Chassis, an M8041A module, and an M8062A module. The M8041A occupies three slots and the M8062A occupies two slots. Figure 3 M8020A configuration for 32 Gb/s BERT Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 18: Single M8020A Lan Network Configuration

    Client PC Host PC with M8070B Client PC USB Connection (remote desktop or VNC) Client PC Host PC can also be M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Figure 4 Single M8020A LAN network configuration Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Hardware Configurations For M8040A

    M8045A configuration for 2 channels The M8045A module must be installed in slots 1 through 3 of the NOTE M9505A/M9506A AXIe chassis unless the M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller is installed (must be in slot 1). Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: M8046A Analyzer Module

    It helps in minimizing signal degradations caused by lossy channels. The following figure illustrates an M8057A/B remote head connected with one channel of M8045A module. M8057A/B Remote Head Figure 7 M8045A, M8046A and M8057A/B configuration Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: M8040A Lan Network Configuration

    Client PC Host PC with M8070B Client PC USB Connection (remote desktop or VNC) Host PC can also be M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Client PC Figure 8 M8040A LAN network configuration Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 22: Hardware Configurations For M8050A

    M8009A. The following figure illustrates an M8042A module (two data channel system) installed in an M9505A/M9506A AXI chassis. M8042A Module (Two channels) Figure 9 M8009A, M8042A (two channels) configuration Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: M8043A Error Analyzer Module

    M8009A, M8042A (one channel) and M8043A configuration In case of installing an M8042A module (two channels) and an M8009A clock module in an M9505A/M9506A AXI chassis, the M8043A module must be installed in separate M9502A/M9505A/M9506A AXI chassis. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 24: M8050A Remote Heads

    -25 shows the M8058A and M8059A remote heads: M8058A Pattern Generator Remote Head up to 64 GBd M8059A Pattern Generator Remote Head up to 120 GBd Figure 11 M8058A and M8059A Remote Heads for M8042A Pattern Generator Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 The two cables on the back side of the remote head are used to connect with the M8043A Error Analyzer module. Figure 12 on page -25 shows the M8052A remote head: M8052A Error Analyzer Remote Head Figure 12 M8052A Remote Head for M8043A Error Analyzer Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Installing Modules

    Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide Installing Modules / 28 AXIe Instrument Modules / 32 Installing M8020A Module(s) / 42 Setting up the M8020A / 45 Installing M8040A Module(s) / 45 Installing M8040A Module(s) / 53 Setting up the M8040A...

  • Page 28: Axie Instrument Modules

    The drawing below illustrates the AXIe module’s general layout, backplane connections and chassis fasteners, viewed from the top. Test connections are made at the module’s front panel. The front panel and backplane connectors will vary depending on the module. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: M9505A Axie Chassis

    PCIe connectivity between the M9505A AXIe Chassis and an external NOTE desktop PC controller is recommended when full channel plus large patterns need to be downloaded. Refer to the Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide to get detailed information about the AXIe chassis. Figure 13 M9505A 5-slot chassis...

  • Page 30: M9506A Axie Chassis

    Installing Modules M9506A AXIe Chassis The Keysight M9506A AXIe chassis is a modular instrument chassis fully compatible with the AXIe Wide PCIe specification. It allows multiple application-specific instrument modules to share a common chassis frame, power supply, cooling system, PCI Express (PCIe) x16 Generation (Gen) 3 backplane, Gigabit LAN hub, local bus for module-to-module signaling, and host PC connections.
  • Page 31 PC. This can be an embedded PC specifically designed for use in an AXIe chassis (such as the Keysight M9537A) or remote (a rackmount, desktop, or laptop) PC. The Gen 3 PCIe Cable Interface ports provides up to a 8GB/s (theoretical) for Gen 3 x8 and 16 GB/s (theoretical) for Gen 3 x16.

  • Page 32: Installing M8020A Module(S)

    • The enclosure surface of the instrument module may become hot during use. If you need to remove the module, first power down the AXIe chassis, allow the module to cool, and then pull the module out of the chassis. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: To Install The M8041A Module

    Then gently pull the module out of the chassis holding the screws. Retaining Screw Filler Panel Module Removed Figure 15 Filler panel module removed Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 34 This allows proper air flow and cooling, and provides EMI shielding for the chassis and installed components. Leaving slots empty can increase fan speed, raise ambient noise, overheat components, and can cause the module to shut down. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: To Install The M8041A And M8051A Modules

    Then gently pull the module out of the chassis holding the screws. Retaining Screw Filler Panel Module Removed Figure 18 Filler panel module removed Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 36 Tighten retaining screw Figure 19 Tighten retaining screws Locate the synchronization cable that was shipped with the M8051A module as shown in Figure 20 on page -36. Figure 20 Standard synchronization cable M8041-61601 Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 Route the synchronization cable as shown in Figure 21 on page -37 using the two self-adhesive cable holders. Sync Cable Self-adhesive Holders Figure 21 Synchronization cable routing Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 38: To Install The M8041A And M8062A Modules

    Then gently pull the module out of the chassis holding the screws. Retaining Screw Filler Panel Module Removed Figure 23 Filler panel module removed Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 Push the handles ends towards the edge of the chassis to tuck them away. Tighten the retaining screws on either end of the module to ensure the ground connection. Tighten retaining screw Figure 24 Tighten retaining screws Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: To Remove An M8020A Module

    This unseats the module from the chassis backplane. Once the module is unseated, use the module insertion/extraction handles by pulling directly outward to remove the module from the chassis. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 41 Installing Modules Do not remove the AXIe ESM, which is integral to the operation of the CAUTION chassis. An AXIe ESM that needs servicing should be removed by Keysight personnel only. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 42: Setting Up The M8020A

    Attach the rack mount brackets to the chassis and mount onto a rack. The rack mount brackets are available in the Keysight rack mount kit that you can order for the chassis. Refer to this kit for rack mounting instructions.

  • Page 43: Installing The Axie Embedded Controller Module

    Installing Modules Installing the AXIe Embedded Controller Module If you plan to use the Keysight M9537A Embedded Controller as the host computer, then: Install this module in slot 1 of the M9505A/M9506A AXIe chassis. This module must be installed in slot 1 of the M9505A/M9506A AXIe chassis.
  • Page 44 You should not connect the M8020A to multiple operating host computers at NOTE the same time. If you plan to use the M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller as the host computer, then do not connect an external host computer to the M8020A. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Installing M8040A Module(S)

    • The enclosure surface of the instrument module may become hot during use. If you need to remove the module, first power down the AXIe chassis, allow the module to cool, and then pull the module out of the chassis. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: To Install The M8045A Module

    Then gently pull the module out of the chassis holding the screws. Retaining Screw Filler Panel Module Removed Figure 30 Filler panel module removed Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 47 This allows proper air flow and cooling, and provides EMI shielding for the chassis and installed components. Leaving slots empty can increase fan speed, raise ambient noise, overheat components, and can cause the module to shut down. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 48: To Install The M8045A And M8046A Modules

    Then gently pull the module out of the chassis holding the screws. Retaining Screw Filler Panel Module Removed Figure 33 Filler panel module removed Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 Push the handle ends towards the edge of the chassis to tuck them away. Tighten the retaining screws on either end of the module to ensure the ground connection. Tighten retaining screw Figure 34 Tighten retaining screws Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 50: To Connect The M8057A/B Remote Head

    M8057A/B. Also, make sure NOT to remove the M8057A/B connections when it is powered on. However, if you wish to remove the M8057A/B connections, ensure that the instrument is powered off. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: To Remove An M8040A Module

    This unseats the module from the chassis backplane. Once the module is unseated, use the module insertion/extraction handles by pulling directly outward to remove the module from the chassis. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 Installing Modules Do not remove the AXIe ESM, which is integral to the operation of the CAUTION chassis. An AXIe ESM that needs servicing should be removed by Keysight personnel only. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Setting Up The M8040A

    Attach the rack mount brackets to the chassis and mount onto a rack. The rack mount brackets are available in the Keysight rack mount kit that you can order for the chassis. Refer to this kit for rack mounting instructions.

  • Page 54: Installing The Axie Embedded Controller Module

    Installing Modules Installing the AXIe Embedded Controller Module If you plan to use the Keysight M9537A Embedded Controller as the host computer, then: Install this module in slot 1 of the M9505A/M9506A AXIe chassis. This module must be installed in slot 1 of the M9505A/M9506A AXIe chassis.
  • Page 55 You should not connect the M8040A to multiple operating host computers at NOTE the same time. If you plan to use the M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller as the host computer, then do not connect an external host computer to the M8040A. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 56: Installing M8050A Module(S)

    • The enclosure surface of the instrument module may become hot during use. If you need to remove the module, first power down the AXIe chassis, allow the module to cool, and then pull the module out of the chassis. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: To Install The M8042A Module

    Then gently pull the module out of the chassis holding the screws. Retaining Screw Filler Panel Module Removed Figure 41 Filler panel module removed Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 58 This allows proper air flow and cooling, and provides EMI shielding for the chassis and installed components. Leaving slots empty can increase fan speed, raise ambient noise, overheat components, and can cause the module to shut down. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: To Install The M8042A And M8043A Modules

    Then gently pull the module out of the chassis holding the screws. Retaining Screw Filler Panel Module Removed Figure 44 Filler panel module removed Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 60 Push the handle ends towards the edge of the chassis to tuck them away. Tighten the retaining screws on either end of the module to ensure the ground connection. Tighten retaining screw Figure 45 Tighten retaining screws Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: To Connect The M8050A Remote Heads

    M8043A error analyzer and are not removable. Connect the M8052A to the M8043A remote head controls as shown in the Figure 46 on page -61. Figure 46 Installing remote heads to M8050A modules Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 Connecting 150 mm cables to M8050A remote head Use the appropriate tools (torque wrench) to connect remote head connectors to module and short cables to remote heads. For details, refer M8050A Tips for Preventing Damage. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: To Remove An M8050A Module

    This unseats the module from the chassis backplane. Once the module is unseated, use the module insertion/extraction handles by pulling directly outward to remove the module from the chassis. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 Installing Modules Do not remove the AXIe ESM, which is integral to the operation of the CAUTION chassis. An AXIe ESM that needs servicing should be removed by Keysight personnel only. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Setting Up The M8050A

    Attach the rack mount brackets to the chassis and mount onto a rack. The rack mount brackets are available in the Keysight rack mount kit that you can order for the chassis. Refer to this kit for rack mounting instructions.

  • Page 66: Installing The Axie Embedded Controller Module

    Installing Modules Installing the AXIe Embedded Controller Module If you plan to use the Keysight M9537A Embedded Controller as the host computer, then: Install this module in slot 1 of the M9505A/M9506A AXIe chassis. This module must be installed in slot 1 of the M9505A/M9506A AXIe chassis.
  • Page 67 You should not connect the M8050A to multiple operating host computers at NOTE the same time. If you plan to use the M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller as the host computer, then do not connect an external host computer to the M8050A. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 68: Completing The Installation And Setup Process

    Installing Modules Completing the Installation and Setup Process Refer to the Keysight M8050A Getting Started Guide for procedures required to complete the installation and setup process. The Keysight M8050A Getting Started Guide contains procedures for the following: • Set up an external host computer •...

  • Page 69: Controlling Multiple Instruments

    Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide Controlling Multiple Instruments Controlling Multiple Instruments by Multiple Instances of M8070B System / 72 Software / 74 Remote Control of Multiple M8070B Software Instances / 75 Creating M8070B Software Shortcut on the Desktop This chapter describes how the M8070B system software allows a PC to control multiple instruments.
  • Page 70 M8070B and respective module licenses. To ensure that the both instruments operate on same clock, the Ref Clk Out port of the M8045A (frame 1) is connected to the Ref Clk In port of M8045A (fame Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 71 It is also possible to connect a PC to smaller AXIe frame (2 slots) as shown in the following figure: Figure 53 PC connected to AXIe 2 slot frame All these configurations are controlled by a single instance of a M8070B system software. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 72: Controlling Multiple Instruments By Multiple Instances Of M8070B System Software

    Here is the possible configuration: One PC connected to multiple instruments Figure 54 on page -72 shows one PC connected to multiple instruments via USB. Figure 54 PC connected to multiple instruments via USB Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 73 If you restart the M8070B system software with the same command line arguments, it will address the same frame again. In other words as long as the set-up is not changed e.g. /chassisid 1 will address always the same frame. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 74: Remote Control Of Multiple M8070B Software Instances

    Slot Number – defines a slot number of the first module to constitute an instrument /workspace Workspace Name – defines a name for a workspace in which the settings are stored Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 75: Creating M8070B Software Shortcut On The Desktop

    Rename the created shortcut to a meaningful name, right click and select in the context menu Properties. Choose the Shortcut tab and change the Target entry field as shown in the following example: "C:\Program Files\Keysight\M8070B\bin\KeysightM8070B.exe" /chassisid 1 /slotnumber 1 /workspace "InstrumentOne" Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 76 Controlling Multiple Instruments Figure 58 Changing shortcut target Click Apply. You can now start the ‘configured’ M8070B system software by a simple double click on the desktop icon. Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...

  • Page 77: Index

    M8043A Error Analyzer Module, M8045A Pattern Generator Filler panel removal, 33, 46, Module, 19, M8046A Analyzer Module, M8050A, M8050A Remote Heads, Handles, insertion/extraction, 34, M8052A, M8058A, Hardware requirements, M8058A/M8059A, M8058A/M8059A remote head, Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Installation Guide...
  • Page 78 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2023 Edition 3.0, July 2023 www.keysight.com...

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