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Keysight Technologies M9300A Startup Manual

Keysight Technologies M9300A Startup Manual

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STARTUP GUIDE

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  • Page 1 Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz STARTUP GUIDE...
  • Page 2 SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH disclose commercial computer software or WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE commercial computer software © Keysight Technologies 2014 - 2016 MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT documentation. No additional government CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS, THE requirements beyond those set forth in...
  • Page 3 shock hazards and are familiar with the performance and user safety issues. When no conductive part of the circuit may be safety precautions required to avoid the modules are in use and operation within exposed. possible injury. Read and follow all the specified full temperature range is not Do not connect switching cards directly to installation, operation, and maintenance...
  • Page 4 When fuses are used in a product, replace with the same type and rating for continued protection against fire hazard. Australian Communication and Media This symbol indicates the instrument is Authority mark to indicate regulatory Chassis connections must only be used as sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
  • Page 5 Return a Module for Service ........12 Step 2: Verify M9300A Shipment Contents ....... . 13 Step 3 - Install the Software .
  • Page 6 Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 7 Documentation Access Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 8 Keysight Technologies is changing the color of the front panel of its products. During the transition to new colors, you might receive modules that do not match the pictures in the documentation. These products work the same as they did before the color change and no action is required.
  • Page 9 To find the very latest versions of the user documentation, go to the product web site ( www.keysight.com/find/M9300A ) and download the files from the Manuals support page (go to Document Library > Manuals Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 10 Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 11 (see warranty information at beginning of this document). To avoid damage when handling a module, do not touch exposed connector pins. Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 12 "FRAGILE". On the shipping label, write ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT and the RMA number. In your correspondence, refer to the modules by serial number and the instrument by model number. Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 13 Step 2: Verify M9300A Shipment Contents The following items are included with your Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Referenceorder: Keysight PXI Vector Signal Generator Software and Product Information CD. It contains software, drivers and all product printed documentation in PDF format. The part number for this CD is M9300-10002.
  • Page 14 Requirements Chassis PXIe or PXI-H chassis slot Controllers A PXI or PXI Express embedded controller or remote controller (external PC connected to the chassis by a PCI-to-PXI interface) is required. Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 15 At environment temperatures above 45 °C, set chassis fan speed to high. M9018A Chassis Air Flow The M9018A has multiple air intakes. They are located at the lower sides, lower front, and bottom of the chassis. Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 16 /M9300A Software Installation Procedure Install the Keysight IO Libraries Suite. Follow the installer prompts to install the IO libraries. Install the M9300A product software: Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 17 If you intend to install only the M9300A software, select "Custom" in the Setup Type prompt. In the Select Features prompt, deselect "M938x VSG Installation". Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 18 Select "No, I will restart my computer later." Click on Finish Shut down the remote controller PC. Use Start > Shut down iii. Power down the chassis. Power up the chassis. Power up the remote controller PC. Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 19 Keysight M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator. Install the left-most module first and then proceed installing modules from left to right. If only the M9300A is to be installed, any PXIe or PXI-H slot may be used. Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 20 The torque specification for SMA connectors is 8 Lb-In (0.904 Nm). Power up the PXI chassis. If you are using a remote PC, reboot the PC host. Proceed to Step 5 - Verify Operation of the M9300A Module (Optional) Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 21 If you connect to a hardware configuration that includes a currently connected M9300A (either independently or as part of another hardware configuration) the latest instance of the SFP will take control of the M9300A. You will see no warning or error message.
  • Page 22 Reference. Reserving the Reference for a Configuration If you are running a test in the background with a certain M9300A setting and then connect a hardware configuration that also contains the same M9300A, you may alter the test setup that is already running.
  • Page 23 Synchronizing Multiple Chassis When synchronizing multiple chassis, you must provide the same 10 MHz frequency reference to the M9300A located in slot 10 of each chassis. You can either use the 10 MHz OCXO Out from the Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference master or an external 10 MHz frequency reference.
  • Page 24 Use the Keysight Cable Removal Tool to disconnect push-on cables from the module front panel connectors. To avoid damage to the cables or connectors, pull the cable straight away from the connector. Do not use the tool as a pry bar. Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 25 OCXO timebase. This output is enabled through the SFP. Ref In This SMB male connector inputs a 1 MHz to 110 MHz reference signal. The connector is AC coupled and terminated into 50 Ω. Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 26 Output level:>+12 dBm sine (+13 dBm typical)   10 MHz Out Output level: 3.3 Vpp square (1.65 v into 50 Ω)   OCXO Out Frequency: 10 MHz, AC coupled , 50 Ω source. Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 27 3.3 V into 50 Ω dBm max @ 0 VDC into 50 Ω 2 (In/Out) From : Chassis back plane board 100 MHz BP Frequency: 100 MHz Frequency: 100 MHz Output level: +10 dBm Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 28 M9300A Modular Instrument Connections for proper cabling. The first step in this process is to conduct a Self Test of the M9300A. Open the M9300A soft front panel (SFP) by selecting Start > All Programs > Keysight > M938x > M9300 SFP Upon opening the SFP, you are presented with the "Connect to Instrument"...
  • Page 29 LabVIEW's Context Help window. In addition, you can directly access the chm file (AgM9300_LabVIEW_Help.chm) from this Start menu location: Start > All Programs > Keysight > M938x > M9300 LabVIEW Help Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 30 Source and Analyzer Series Software and Product Information CD that came with your module. Please check the Keysight website at www.keysight.com/find/M9300A for the latest updates to this information. The Data Sheet for the M9300A can also be found at http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5991-0898EN.pdf...
  • Page 31 1 MHz to 6 GHz or E44454A Keysight N5181A Source or Function 1 MHz to 110 MHz, ±5 Generator Ref In Connector On the M9300A SFP, under External Reference, enable Use External Reference. Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference 10 MHz and 100 MHz...
  • Page 32 Status LED on the front panel will turn red until an external reference is applied. Connect an external source or function generator output to the M9300A "Ref In" connector. Set the source/function generator to the first frequency and power level listed in the following table.
  • Page 33 If the Reference loses lock, the module is defective and should be repaired. Return a Module for Service Use the following procedure to check the M9300A Reference Module, using a spectrum analyzer. 100 MHz Out 1 through 5 Connectors Set the signal analyzer reference level to +20 dBm, and the center frequency to 100 MHz.
  • Page 34 If the power level is low, the module is defective and needs to be repaired. Return a Module for Service M9300A Status LEDs Once you open the SFP, select M9300A, and then choose Connect . The module is initialized. Until a module is initialized, the LEDs are off. If no modules are visible in the SFP "Connect to Instrument"...
  • Page 35 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2014 - 2016 Edition 2, November, 2016 Printed In USA 42M9300-9000142 M9300-90001 www.keysight.com...