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Keysight S9110E Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 S9110E 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver STARTUP GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    Notices DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION commercial computer software or CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD commercial computer software KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A documentation. No additional © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2024 SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT government requirements beyond WITH WARRANTY TERMS 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. https://www.keysight.com/find/s9110e 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

    Cabling the M1749B 26 Standard Configurations 27 Labels and Symbols 28 3 Graphical User Interface Configure the S9110E system for the first time 32 Launching the S9110E Software 34 Restarting measurement applications (two methods) 36 Screen Interface 37 Screen Tabs 39...
  • Page 6 Contents Command Interface 49 SCPI Programming Commands 51 IEEE 488.2 Common Commands 51 System Subsystem 51 Display Subsystem 52 Service Subsystem 52 Reference Oscillator Subsystem 52 Chassis Subsystem 53 4 Operating Tasks TRX Selection 56 Using HiSLIP 57 Using Socket Ports 57 Using VXI-11/SICL 57 Using Telnet Connection 57 Receiver Setup 58...
  • Page 7 Basic Operational Check 112 Identifying Problems 118 System Components 119 Where to get technical help 120 Returning the S9110E for Service 121 Calling Keysight Technologies 121 Locations for Keysight Technologies 122 7 Safety & Environmental Information Elements of the System 124...
  • Page 8 Environmental Information 127 EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) 128 South Korean Class A EMC declaration 128 Declaration of Conformity 128 Ventilation 129 Power Requirements (S9110E) 130 Power Requirements (M1749B) 130 Power Requirements of the AC adapter 130 Using Accessories 132 Location and Mounting 132...

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    Keysight Wireless Test Solutions S9110E 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver Startup Guide 1 Quick Start The following topics can be found in this section: “Initial Inspection” on page 10 “Purpose and Function” on page 12 “Options” on page 13...

  • Page 10: Initial Inspection

    Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress. Retain undamaged shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the system to another location or to Keysight Technologies for service. Verify the contents of the container against the table below.

  • Page 11: Shipping Problems

    — Contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office. — Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. — If you must return the S9110E to Keysight Technologies, use the undamaged original or comparable shipping materials. See “Returning the S9110E for Service” on page 121.

  • Page 12: Purpose And Function

    The second TRX unit is included only with Option S9110E-TR2). Each TRX unit in the S9110E system supports an IF output port, an IF input port, and an LO input port powered by an external power supply and driven by a USB control signal.

  • Page 13: Options

    Quick Start Options Options S9110E Hardware Options Designation Description S9110E 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver S9110E-TR1 One RF and Microwave Transceiver Channel, 380 MHz to 26.5 GHz S9110E-TR2 Two RF and Microwave Transceiver Channels, 380 MHz to 26.5 GHz S9110E-F49...

  • Page 14: Application Licenses

    Application Licenses The licenses for various applications that are installed on the controller in the S9110E are listed in the Keysight License Manager, which can be launched from the Windows Start menu, or from the Licensing window under System Settings as illustrated below:...

  • Page 15: Exterior Features

    Keysight Wireless Test Solutions S9110E 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver Startup Guide 2 Exterior Features The following topics can be found in this section: “Front Panel Features” on page 16 “Rear Panel Features” on page 23 “M1749B Connectors” on page 24 “Cabling the M1749B”...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Features

    Exterior Features Front Panel Features Front Panel Features The S9110E front panel and two sides of the M1749B are illustrated below (the S9110E-facing side of the M1749B is shown bottom left, and the DUT-facing side is shown bottom right). Figure 2-1...
  • Page 17 Exterior Features Front Panel Features The photo below shows the various sections of the front panel of the S9110E. Figure 2-2 S9110E front panel These sections of the front panel are described separately, as follows: See “Controller interface” on page 18.

  • Page 18: Controller Interface

    Exterior Features Front Panel Features Controller interface Figure 2-3 Controller interface Connector Description —SSD: When the Solid State Drive is active, the LED will flash SSD/Power/User —POWER: If the LED is on, the power supply to the controller is good and the system should boot —USER: Not used TCP/IP Interface connectors that are used for remote operation...

  • Page 19: Trx Connectors

    Exterior Features Front Panel Features TRX connectors The picture below illustrates only TR1; TR2, if installed, has the same components and layout. Figure 2-4 TRX connectors Connector Description Type N connector which receives the RF signal from 380 MHz to 6 GHz. Intended for using the RF In transceiver without the M1749B remote radio head.

  • Page 20: Reference

    Exterior Features Front Panel Features Reference Figure 2-5 Reference connectors and backplane trigger connectors Connector Description This BNC connector allows you to synchronize to another instrument by inputting a 10 MHz 10 MHz Ref In reference signal. This BNC connector provides a 10 MHz reference signal for synchronizing other instruments. 10 MHz Out This BNC connector provides a 100 MHz reference signal for synchronizing other instruments.

  • Page 21: System Status

    Exterior Features Front Panel Features System status Figure 2-6 System status Connector Description This amber LED is off when chassis temperature is in the normal operating range. The LED Temp flashes to indicate the chassis is overheated. (It is never on continuously.) This green LED is off when the chassis is turned off.

  • Page 22: Vna Connectors

    Exterior Features Front Panel Features VNA connectors For the vector network analyzer web help information, please refer to https://helpfiles.keysight.com/csg/pxivna/help.htm Figure 2-7 Vector Network Anaylzer Ports Connector Description (1) (2) The 2.4 mm RF connector to which the DUT is connected. The VNA1 Port 1/2 is only available VNA1 Port 1/2 when option NA1 is purchased.

  • Page 23: Rear Panel Features

    +3.3 VDC, (5) Inhibit [Low], (6) +12 VDC, (7) Rsrvd, (8) -12 VDC, (9) Logic Gnd. 10 MHz REF OUT This BNC connector is not used by the S9110E. The front panel 10 MHz OUT connector should be used instead.

  • Page 24: M1749B Connectors

    This SMA connector which receives the RF signal to be upconverted in the M1749B. (The Tx IF In connected port on the S9110E is called IF Out.) 3.5 mm RF connector which receives an LO signal from the S9110E. (The connected port on the LO In S9110E is called LO 1 Out.) 3.5 mm RF connector which provides a 9.6 GHz CW to the M1749A mmWave Transceiver.
  • Page 25 Exterior Features M1749B Connectors Figure 2-10 M1749B front connectors Connector Description 2.4 mm RF connector used for calibrating the M1749B. 2.4 mm RF connector can be configured to transmit or receive the upconverted RF signal. The RF Tx/Rx 1 LED is lit when the named port is in use. 2.4 mm RF connector can be configured to transmit or receive the upconverted RF signal.

  • Page 26: Cabling The M1749B

    Exterior Features Cabling the M1749B Cabling the M1749B Use the following procedure to attach cables to the M1749B. For more information about the M1749B connectors, refer to their Getting Started Guide. Threaded connectors can be damaged when cables are connected to them, particularly if they are over-tightened (this could break the signal path entirely, making the M1749B non-functional) When attaching cables to threaded connectors, use a torque wrench to apply...

  • Page 27: Standard Configurations

    Exterior Features Standard Configurations Standard Configurations The S9110E is available in two standard configurations: Keysight S9110E-TR1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, single channel configuration, consists of one RF transceiver and one transceiver providing one Tx channel and one Rx channel, operating in one frequency range at a time: —...

  • Page 28: Labels And Symbols

    Exterior Features Labels and Symbols Labels and Symbols Labels and symbols which may be shown on the S9110E (mainly on the rear panel of the chassis) are described in the table below. Marking Description This symbol marks the standby position of the power line switch.
  • Page 29 The UK conformity mark is a UK government owned mark. Products showing this mark comply with all applicable UK regulations. The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicable to our product. The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA International.
  • Page 30 Exterior Features Labels and Symbols Marking Description China Restricted Substance Product Label. The EPUP (environmental protection use period) number in the center indicates the time period during which no hazardous or toxic substances or elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use and generally reflects the expected useful life of the product.

  • Page 31: Graphical User Interface

    Startup Guide 3 Graphical User Interface The following topics can be found in this section: “Configure the S9110E system for the first time” on page 32 “Launching the S9110E Software” on page 34 “Screen Interface” on page 37 “Command Interface” on page 49 “SCPI Programming Commands”...

  • Page 32: Configure The S9110E System For The First Time

    2. Input the proper RRH number accordingly. For the S9110E without option F49, input "0". For the S9110E with option F49, input "1" for TR1, "2" for TR2) 3. Click Configure and then close the Configuration Tool when the Configuration successful appears.
  • Page 33 Then, relaunch (without rebooting) the Service Manager by going to the Windows Start menu and selecting Service Manager under the Keysight S91xxA folder. And the S9110E will be launched by the Service Manager automatically. For the details, please refer to “Launching the S9110E...

  • Page 34: Launching The S9110E Software

    Graphical User Interface Launching the S9110E Software Launching the S9110E Software After the S9110E is well configured in the Configuration Tool, every time the system boots up, the S9110E launches the S91xxA Service Manager automatically, and the Service Manager automatically launches the measurement software.
  • Page 35 If the Service Manager has been shut down, it can be launched (without rebooting) by going to the Windows Start menu and selecting Service Manager under the Keysight S91xxA folder. Figure 3-6 Re-launching the Service Manager from the Start Menu...

  • Page 36: Restarting Measurement Applications (Two Methods)

    Figure 3-8 Selecting one of two TRXs Do not run LaunchModularTRX if the Service Manager has been shut down; that would cause communication problems between the S9110E and the M1749B. Relaunch the Service Manager from Windows Start instead. Startup Guide...

  • Page 37: Screen Interface

    Graphical User Interface Screen Interface Screen Interface The overall appearance of the display interface is illustrated below. Different parts of it are discussed in more detail in the following sections. Figure 3-9 Application display interface (with results window for ACP measurement) If a second TRX unit is installed, it is represented by a separate window: Figure 3-10 Separate display windows for TRX1 and TRX2...
  • Page 38 Graphical User Interface Screen Interface Figure 3-11 Elements of the display interface Startup Guide...

  • Page 39: Screen Tabs

    Graphical User Interface Screen Interface Screen Tabs These are used to select a measurement screen for viewing and configuration (to add another screen, click the + button at the right of the existing tabs). Figure 3-12 Screen tabs Clicking on the currently selected tab brings up the Mode/Meas/View dialog, to change settings for that screen.

  • Page 40: System Settings

    Graphical User Interface Screen Interface System Settings Clicking the "gear" icon opens the System Settings dialog, which allows you to access various information screens and settings interfaces. The tabs on the left side let you access various configuration screens. Figure 3-14 System Settings The System Settings screens include: —...

  • Page 41: Preset

    Graphical User Interface Screen Interface Preset Clicking this icon opens a menu which provides access to the various ways in which settings can be restored to a default condition or a condition you defined earlier. Figure 3-15 Preset Startup Guide...

  • Page 42: Meas Bar

    Graphical User Interface Screen Interface Meas Bar This bar displays important settings for the measurement, in a series of annotation panels which can be selected to reveal menu choices for them. The panel at the far left, for example, allows you to toggle between continuous and single measurement modes, and also to restart or pause a measurement.

  • Page 43: Menu Panel

    Graphical User Interface Screen Interface Menu Panel Clicking on the name at the top of the menu offers the available menus (Amplitude, BW, and so on) for selection. The selected menu is usually divided into separate sub-menus, any of which can be selected by clicking on the tabs to the right (for example, the tabs on the right of the Amplitude menu represent the Y Scale and Range sub-menus).

  • Page 44: Measurement Display

    Graphical User Interface Screen Interface Measurement Display The interface is centered around the display windows, which show the results of a measurement. The number of windows and the type of information displayed in them varies from measurement to measurement. For example, the Channel Power measurement example below shows a spectrum display and a table of numerical data.

  • Page 45: Control Bar

    Graphical User Interface Screen Interface Control Bar This provides controls and information displays related to various instrument functions that are independent of the current measurement. Figure 3-19 Control Bar Startup Guide...

  • Page 46: Minimized Window

    Minimized window A minimized window can be brought back up by finding the icon representing it in the Windows taskbar. Although the graphics for any two Keysight applications may look alike (as in the illustration below), hovering the mouse over one of them will display its Slot number and a small graphic representation of its measurement screen.

  • Page 47: Help System

    Graphical User Interface Screen Interface Help System Detailed information about all features of the test software is available from the help system. To open the help content for the mode currently running, click the question-mark icon at the bottom of the screen. Because menus and features differ between (for example) the WLAN mode and the 5GNR mode, separate help systems for these modes are installed on the system.
  • Page 48 Graphical User Interface Screen Interface Context-sensitive help To access information about a particular feature of the user interface, right-click on that feature; a popup menu appears which shows Help on this setting as a selection. This selection opens the help content to a page which is specific to that feature.

  • Page 49: Command Interface

    Graphical User Interface Command Interface Command Interface In addition to being controlled and monitored by way of the screen interface, the instrument can be controlled and monitored by means of SCPI commands. For example, averaging can be disabled for the ACP measurement screen by changing the Averaging setting to Off in the Meas Setup >...
  • Page 50 Graphical User Interface Command Interface To take another example, the command which sets the measurement center frequency has the following syntax: [:SENSe]:FREQuency:CENTer <freq> This command can be sent in its long form: :SENSe:FREQuency:CENTer 16 GHz However, it can also be shortened to: :FREQ:CENT 16 GHz There is not always a command equivalent for a function of the screen interface (some functions which relate only to the...

  • Page 51: Scpi Programming Commands

    Graphical User Interface SCPI Programming Commands SCPI Programming Commands The Keysight S9110E supports a SCPI service that provides programming features for the following: — Control the Frequency Reference for 10 MHz internal or 10/100MHz external reference signal. — Query the ‘locked’ state of the Frequency Reference.

  • Page 52: Display Subsystem

    The Display Enable command will enable or disable the display of conformance property values for debugging purposes that are set through the SCPI commands. The property information is displayed in the S9110E Service Manager window. Leaving this enabled has a performance penalty due to the overhead of writing the information to the user interface as the properties are set on hardware.

  • Page 53: Chassis Subsystem

    Routes front panel trigger 1 to PXI0. By convention the front panel triggers are set on bus segment 2. To forward the triggers between bus segments within the PXI chassis, the Keysight Connection Expert should be used to make persistent bus segment routes on a per trigger line basis.
  • Page 54 Graphical User Interface SCPI Programming Commands Startup Guide...

  • Page 55: Operating Tasks

    Keysight Wireless Test Solutions S9110E 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver Startup Guide 4 Operating Tasks The following topics can be found in this section: “TRX Selection” on page 56 “Receiver Setup” on page 58 “Source Setup” on page 63 “Port Configuration” on page 66 “Alignments”...

  • Page 56: Trx Selection

    Figure 4-1 Identifying application windows for different TRXs Although the S9110E as a whole is assigned only one IP address for the entire PXIe chassis, the individual TRXs within the chassis can be differentiated in network communication with the system. The means of identifying a TRX depends upon the connection method, as outlined below.

  • Page 57: Using Hislip

    Operating Tasks TRX Selection Using HiSLIP HiSLIP (High-Speed LAN Instrument Protocol) is the recommended interface for connection to the S9110E, because of its superior performance characteristics. Use hislip0 or hislip1: — TRX1: TCPIP0::<IP Address>::hislip0::INSTR — TRX2: TCPIP0::<IP Address>::hislip1::INSTR Using Socket Ports Use socket 5025 or 5125: —...

  • Page 58: Receiver Setup

    Operating Tasks Receiver Setup Receiver Setup The analyzer/receiver function of the S9110E relates to measurement of signals received from the DUT. Clicking on the measurement tab at the upper left corner of the display opens the Mode/Measurement/View Selector, which you can use to select a particular kind of measurement.
  • Page 59 Operating Tasks Receiver Setup Most measurement settings are made from the menus, which can be accessed by selecting the dropdown button near the upper right of the display. Figure 4-4 Accessing Menus Selecting a menu from the dropdown list displays the menu selections (usually the selections are indented under multiple tabs shown at the right).
  • Page 60 Operating Tasks Receiver Setup For example, the Amplitude menu has three tabs; the selections under the Y Scale and Range tabs are shown below. Figure 4-5 Measurement Menus Startup Guide...
  • Page 61 Operating Tasks Receiver Setup Although some menu choices involve only a simple selection (On | Off) or a value to be entered (17 GHz), some choices cause a more elaborate selection screen to appear in the display. In the example illustrated below, Trigger > Trigger Settings Diagram opens an interactive display (the trigger source can be changed from Free Run to Ext 1 by clicking on the graphic).
  • Page 62 Operating Tasks Receiver Setup Another type of complex screen which some menu selections open is a configuration window such as the Meas Setup Summary Table, which gathers together multiple settings on one screen to make it easier to review them. Figure 4-7 Meas Setup Summary Table The menu choices are different for each measurement.

  • Page 63: Source Setup

    Operating Tasks Source Setup Source Setup The source function of the S9110E relates to generation of test signals to be transmitted to the DUT. (Not all measurement scenarios require these signals, but many do.) Most source settings are made from the Input/Output > RF Source menu, illustrated below.
  • Page 64 The source employs a user-defined waveform file for modulation (typically such a file would be created in Keysight Signal Studio software). To load a waveform file that is saved in a location on the disk drive, click the File icon at the bottom of the screen, and click the Recall icon which appears.
  • Page 65 Operating Tasks Source Setup Figure 4-10 Recalling an ARB file For more detailed information about source setup, see the help file for the 5G application. Startup Guide...

  • Page 66: Port Configuration

    The ports referred to in the Input/Output menus are the DUT-facing ports of the M1749B, not the ports on the front panel of the S9110E. The diagram below shows the names of ports, as they appear on the M1749B (black titles), and also as they are named in the user interface (blue titles) and in the SCPI commands (red titles).

  • Page 67: Port Selection

    To set the Tx (output) port, go to the menu Input/Output > RF Source menu, and select a port name from the RF Output Port dropdown list. — RF Output means the S9110E RF Out port. — Head 1 RFHD 1 means the M1749B RF Tx/Rx 1 port.
  • Page 68 To set the Rx (input) port, go to the menu Input/Output > Input menu, and select a port name from the RF Input Port dropdown list. — RF Input means the S9110E RF In port. — Head 1 RFHD 1 means the M1749B RF Tx/Rx 1 port.

  • Page 69: Configuration Example

    Operating Tasks Port Configuration Configuration Example In the example below, the RF Tx/Rx 1 port on the M1749B transmits a signal to the DUT, and the RF Tx/Rx 2 port receives a signal from the DUT. Figure 4-14 Example: two TRXs, Tx/Rx1 as output, Tx/Rx2 as input Set up the RF Input using this menu setting or its equivalent command: Input/Output >...
  • Page 70 Operating Tasks Port Configuration Figure 4-15 Example: two TRXs, Tx/Rx1 as input, Tx/Rx2 as output Set up the RF Input using this menu setting or its equivalent command: Input/Output > Input > RF Input Port > Head1 RFHD 1 Command: :FEED:RF:PORT RRH1RFHD1 Then set up the RF Output using this menu setting or its equivalent command: Input/Output >...

  • Page 71: Alignments

    Alignments are internal calibration adjustments which the transceiver must make to ensure that internal signal levels are properly maintained. The alignment process covers the S9110E and its cable connections to the IF ports of the M1749B remote radio head. Level correction for the M1749B itself is accomplished using a separate process.

  • Page 72: Alignments Ranges

    Operating Tasks Alignments Alignments ranges Because alignments are time-consuming, it can be useful to limit alignment to a specified frequency range (or a set of specified ranges), so that the alignment is performed only at frequencies which will actually be used in measurement operations.

  • Page 73: Alignment Types

    Types of alignment The standard Align Now All option (blue in the illustration) is for internal alignment of the S9110E; it assures proper signal levels at the IF In and IF Out “Align Now All (weekly use)” on connectors on the S9110E front panel. (See page 74.) Subsets of the All alignment can be run, to save time in situations...

  • Page 74: Align Now All (Weekly Use)

    Operating Tasks Alignments Align Now All (weekly use) Figure 4-19 Align Now All This alignment of all RF subsystems in the TRX needs to be performed whenever any of the following statements is true: ° 1. The TRX’s internal temperature has drifted more than 5 C since the previous "All"...

  • Page 75: Subsets Of Align Now All

    Operating Tasks Alignments Subsets of Align Now All "Fast" alignment (daily use) This partial alignment saves time by omitting some of the finer adjustments (such as IF Response Alignments) of the "All" alignment process. "Fast" alignment needs to be performed when any of the following statements is true: °...

  • Page 76: Align Lo Clock Synchronization

    Operating Tasks Alignments Other partial alignments (rarely used) The only partial alignment which is run routinely is the "Fast" alignment. However, it is sometimes appropriate to run some other subset of the processes included in Align Now All. This need typically arises when a previous alignment was partly successful, but an error message such as "Align Analyzer skipped"...

  • Page 77: Align If Cable

    Operating Tasks Alignments Align IF Cable This alignment includes the IF cables from the front panel of the PXIe Subsystem to the instrument-facing side of the M1749B remote radio head transceiver; it assures proper signal levels at the Tx IF In and RX IF Out ports of the M1749B.

  • Page 78: Align Rrh Amplitude

    Tx/Rx ports. (This alignment depends on the Align IF Cable alignment being valid.) The alignment must be run under these circumstances: 1. Upon first use of the S9110E after it arrives from the factory. 2. When more than 30 days have elapsed since the last Align RRH Amplitude.
  • Page 79 Operating Tasks Alignments Figure 4-21 Align RRH Amplitude To run the alignment, begin by verifying that the terminations are in place on the Tx/Rx ports. Then, select System Settings> Alignments > Align Now > Align RRH Amplitude, or send the SCPI command: :CAL:INT:RRH:AMPL The alignment process requires a 45-minute preliminary warm-up period (with the XSA application running).

  • Page 80: Align Rrh Lo Power

    Operating Tasks Alignments Align RRH LO Power This alignment aligns the LO Power of the M1749B remote radio head transceiver. This alignment is the last step of the M1749B remote radio head related alignments. The IF cables must be fully connected to the M1749B while running this alignment.

  • Page 81: Lan Address Configuration

    Connecting the system to the public LAN by way of a PC with antivirus protection is the preferred solution. To find the S9110E on the LAN, you will need to know its IP address or computer name. If you cannot easily obtain a monitor view of System > Show >...

  • Page 82: Configuring The Lan

    To change the Computer Name consult the Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center. IP Address & Gateway The S9110E is pre-configured to obtain an IP Address using DHCP. The IP Address and Gateway can be changed. Consult the Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center to configure the LAN.

  • Page 83: Managing Licenses

    Licenses can be either time-based or perpetual (the latter have no expiration date). To verify which licenses are installed, open the Keysight License Manager from the Windows Start menu. (It can also be opened by clicking the "gear" icon at the upper left to open the System Settings screen, and clicking Licensing >...

  • Page 84: Node-Locked License

    Trial licenses, which are sometimes provided by Keysight so that customers can try out a product, are node-locked, time-based licenses. Trial licenses are issued for a particular instrument or computer, and have an expiration date.

  • Page 85: Usb-Portable License

    (Select Help > Keysight License Manager Help and search for “transport” to find detailed instructions.) Transportable licenses for the S9110E allow you to transport licenses up to 30 times within 10 days. Other related topics for managing your software and licenses can be found by reviewing the Keysight License Manager Help available by clicking "?"...

  • Page 86: Floating License

    1. Install Keysight License Server or Keysight License Manager on the server machine. 2. Obtain a license file. 3. Save the license file. 4. User manual process or Keysight License Manager to add the license file and start the server process. Client setup: 1. Install the Keysight product/software to be licensed.

  • Page 87: S9110E Operating System

    Keysight Wireless Test Solutions S9110E 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver Startup Guide 5 S9110E Operating System The following topics can be found in this section: “Keysight Software Installed” on page 88 “User Accounts” on page 89 “Licensing New Application Software - After Initial Purchase” on page 91 “Transporting a License Between Systems”...

  • Page 88: Keysight Software Installed

    Also, you must not remove any applications or programs that are installed on the S9110E when it was shipped from the factory. If you install programs other than those that Keysight has tested, it could cause problems with the S9110E applications. If this happens, you should try uninstalling the program that has caused the problem, or try changing the program's configuration.

  • Page 89: User Accounts

    “measure4u”. This user is a member of the Standard Users group. Using the Instrument account you can perform the following operations: — Access files on the S9110E that are accessible to the Standard Users group — Run applications that are accessible to the Standard Users group...

  • Page 90: Customer Creation Of Accounts

    User names are not case sensitive but passwords are case sensitive. For the S9110E software to operate, the user account executing the software must be assigned Administrator or Power User privileges. Otherwise, the software will not operate correctly.

  • Page 91: Licensing New Application Software - After Initial Purchase

    Licensing New Application Software - After Initial Purchase Additional measurement application software can be ordered after your initial purchase of the S9110E. Software upgrades are provided in a kit that includes an option based Entitlement Certificate. The licenses are downloaded from the license Web site onto a storage device so they can be loaded into the instrument.
  • Page 92 Licensing New Application Software - After Initial Purchase Step Action Notes 4. Verify installation The S9110E automatically loads the license On the License tab of the System > System Information window, verify that file. (This may take a few minutes). Upon completion, the Keysight License Manager the new license is listed.

  • Page 93: Transporting A License Between Systems

    This ensures that the user experience is identical between instruments. As a minimum, the instrument software release in the S9110E that will receive the transportable license (the "target instrument") must at least be able to support the desired application.
  • Page 94 4. Start the License Using the Windows Start menu on the source instrument, open Keysight License Manager. Manager on the It may take a minute for the Keysight License Manager screen to be fully populated with all Source Instrument the installed licenses: 5.
  • Page 95 3.Close the Save dialog and exit the KSM Transportation Web page. 8. Install License File in Follow these steps: The Keysight License Services running on Target Instrument the target instrument looks for *.lic files 1.With the target instrument whenever it detects a USB device has been running, insert the USB flash inserted.

  • Page 96: Windows Security

    S9110E Operating System Windows Security Windows Security Microsoft recommends the following to ensure the S9110E Windows operating system is protected: — Use an Internet firewall. — Get the latest critical Windows updates. — Use up-to-date antivirus software. To check the status or make changes in the security settings for your system, click Start, Control Panel, and then Security and Maintenance.

  • Page 97: Windows Firewall

    S9110E Operating System Windows Security Windows Firewall Click Windows Firewall in the System and Security window to check the firewall status of your system. The system is shipped with the Windows Firewall enabled. Figure 5-2 Windows Firewall Windows Firewall exceptions for programs and ports have been added to allow proper operation of the system over a network.

  • Page 98: Virus Protection

    There is no anti-spyware software installed on the system. This should not be a problem if you do not use the S9110E for a lot of internet browsing. Having spyware in the system could have an impact on the S9110E performance.

  • Page 99: System Maintenance

    (these will be on the D: drive). Your IT department may already have a back-up strategy in place which is suitable for the S9110E and its data. The Windows operating system has a Backup utility that you can use to archive files and folders in case of a hard disk drive failure.

  • Page 100: Usb Connections

    — The E: partition is reserved for Keysight’s use. The primary use of the E: drive is for storing the Calibration and Alignment data. Do not change or overwrite the files on this drive.

  • Page 101: Hard Drive Recovery Process

    It is recommended that you use a regular back up strategy. Your IT department may already have a back up strategy in place which is suitable for the S9110E and “Hard Drive Partitioning and Use” on page 100 its data.
  • Page 102 After exiting the Keysight Recovery System, the S9110E reboots. Additional recovery steps may be required to fully recover the system to a more current working state. This could involve restoring your own backups of the S9110E configuration, including re-installing applications, data, and performing system customizations.
  • Page 103 — You must have a USB keyboard and mouse. — You must be able to log in to the instrument as the administrator. — You must be able to transfer a large file (~.6 MByte) to the S9110E being updated.
  • Page 104 1. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the S9110E. 2. If the S9110E is not already running, power it up and allow it to boot up completely. 3. Close the S9110E measurement application if it is running. Right-click in the application window, and select elect Utility >...
  • Page 105 S9110E Operating System System Maintenance Step Notes 4. Under the System Startup section, uncheck the "Time to display a list of operating systems" checkbox, or select the "Time to display recovery option when needed" checkbox and change the number of seconds to delay for it.

  • Page 106: Instrument Software Installation

    Access the file for the removable drive, then proceed to step 1. This installation may involve updating of FPGA devices within the S9110E. During the installation, DO NOT power off the S9110E for ANY reason! Interrupting the FPGA update process can place the instrument in an unusable state, requiring it to be returned to Keysight for repair.
  • Page 107 S9110E Operating System Instrument software installation Step Notes 3. Wait while the system checks for required updates, and uninstalls the previous version of the software. 4. Wait while the new During installation, you may see additional windows open briefly, showing that FPGA version of the changes or other changes are being made.
  • Page 108 7. After reboot, allow The Service Manager may show a message saying that it is unable to find an S9110E Service Manager to System Configuration. If this occurs, close the Service Manager window by clicking the configure the system close icon at the upper right corner of the window.
  • Page 109 S9110E Operating System Instrument software installation Step Notes 10. Restart the Service Re-launch the Service Manager from the Start menu, in the Keysight S91xxA Manager from the folder. Windows Start menu. 11. The Service Be patient during this step: the startup process for the Service Manager takes about 4...
  • Page 110 S9110E Operating System Instrument software installation Startup Guide...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    The following topics can be found in this section: “Basic Operational Check” on page 112 “Identifying Problems” on page 118 “System Components” on page 119 “Where to get technical help” on page 120 “Returning the S9110E for Service” on page 121...

  • Page 112: Basic Operational Check

    Troubleshooting Basic Operational Check Basic Operational Check This procedure can be used to establish proper functioning of the system, or to identify specific areas in which there is a problem. Step 1. Attach a loop-back cable between the ports RF Tx/Rx 1 and RF Tx/Rx 2 on the M1749B remote radio head.
  • Page 113 Troubleshooting Basic Operational Check Step 2. Launch the measurement application (if it is not already running). Figure 6-2 Launching the application The application begins with an IQ analyzer measurement window displayed. Figure 6-3 Measurement window at startup Startup Guide...
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Basic Operational Check Step 3. Select RF Output and RF Input ports. In this procedure the M1749B remote radio head is used, so the Head 1 ports need to be used. These settings can be set from the Input/Output menu, but a quicker method is to click on the Input/Output column at the top of the measurement screen to open a menu below it.
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting Basic Operational Check Step 4. Set the source and measurement frequencies. Go to Input/Ouptut > RF Source and set Frequency to 28.0 GHz. This is the output (source) frequency. Go to the Frequency menu and set Center Frequency to 28.0 GHz. This is the input (measurement) frequency.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting Basic Operational Check Step 6. Set up power & modulation for the source. Go to Input/Output > RF Source. Set RF Output to On. Set RF Power to 0 dBm. Figure 6-7 Setting source power/modulation Startup Guide...
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Basic Operational Check Step 7. Verify received signal power. With RF Output set to On, you should see a signal on the display corresponding to the frequency and power level that were set. (Although the frequency should be an exact match, cable loss will cause the received signal to show a slightly lower power level than was set for the transmitted signal.) If you don’t see this signal, make sure that both the input and output are set to the same frequency (28 GHz).

  • Page 118: Identifying Problems

    If the status indicator on the M1749B is not lit, or if it appears that signals are not being exchanged with the Device Under Test check the following: 1. Are the RF cables connected appropriately between the S9110E and the measurement instrument? (See “Cabling the M1749B”...

  • Page 119: System Components

    Troubleshooting System Components System Components Because instruments interior to the S9110E are sometimes referred to in the Service Manager, the System menus, and in error messages, the diagrams below are provided to indicate what these system components are and how they interface with exterior connectors.

  • Page 120: Where To Get Technical Help

    Troubleshooting Where to get technical help Where to get technical help For online assistance: http://www.keysight.com/find/assist For VNA webhelp information: https://helpfiles.keysight.com/csg/pxivna/help.htm To contact Keysight Technologies: http://www.keysight.com/find/contactus Also, see “Locations for Keysight Technologies” on page 122. Startup Guide...

  • Page 121: Returning The S9110E For Service

    Calling Keysight Technologies Keysight Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for the S9110E. To obtain servicing information, or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office listed under “Locations for Keysight Technologies” on page 122.

  • Page 122: Locations For Keysight Technologies

    Troubleshooting Returning the S9110E for Service Locations for Keysight Technologies http://www.keysight.com/find/assist For online assistance: To contact Keysight Technologies: http://www.keysight.com/find/contactus Alternately, contact the nearest Keysight sales office: Americas Canada Brazil Mexico (877) 894 4414 55 11 3351 7010 001 800 254 2440...

  • Page 123: Safety & Environmental Information

    “Safety” on page 126 “Environmental Conditions (Operating)” on page 127 “EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)” on page 128 “Ventilation” on page 129 “Power Requirements (S9110E)” on page 130 “Power Requirements (M1749B)” on page 130 “Using Accessories” on page 132 “Location and Mounting” on page 132 “Weight and Dimensions”...

  • Page 124: Elements Of The System

    Safety & Environmental Information Elements of the System Elements of the System The three main elements of the S9110E 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver will be referred to in this guide as follows: — S9110E (source/analyzer instruments enclosed in PXIe chassis) —...

  • Page 125: Warning Statements And Symbols

    Safety & Environmental Information Warning Statements and Symbols Warning Statements and Symbols Caution and Warning notices are used in this document are described below. A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data.

  • Page 126: Safety

    Safety & Environmental Information Safety Safety This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition.The documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition. Safety Compliance This product complies with the essential requirements of the European Low Voltage Directive as well as current editions of the following standards (dates...

  • Page 127: Environmental Conditions (Operating)

    This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2. Environmental Information Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of Storage, Transportation and End-use; those stresses include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude and power line conditions.

  • Page 128: Emc (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

    This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments outside of the home. http://www.rra.go.kr/selform/KCID Declaration of Conformity The Declaration of Conformity for any Keysight product can be found on the website: http://www.keysight.com/go/conformity Startup Guide...

  • Page 129: Ventilation

    Do not place the S9110E against any surface in such a way as to block its ventilation openings. Interfering with ventilation airflow can cause the system to overheat.

  • Page 130: Power Requirements (S9110E)

    Safety & Environmental Information Power Requirements (S9110E) Power Requirements (S9110E) 100-120V, 1200W MAX 200-240V, 1300W MAX 50/60 Hz The instrument can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to +10% of the nominal voltage. The main power cord is the system disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply.
  • Page 131 Safety & Environmental Information Power Requirements (M1749B) — Output: 19VDC, 6A The main power cord is the system disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply This is a Safety Protection Class I Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord).

  • Page 132: Using Accessories

    The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch. Weight and Dimensions The weight and dimensions of the S9110E are as follows: — Weight: 28.3 kg MAX (two channel system) — Height: 197.8 mm —...

  • Page 133: Electrical Safety

    Failure, to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using the correct components may cause product damage, and serious injury. Use the Keysight supplied power cord or one with the same or better electrical rating. Startup Guide...

  • Page 134: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

    Do not use these first three techniques when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts. • Before connecting any coaxial cable to a S9110E connector for the first time each day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together.

  • Page 135: Instrument Maintenance

    Safety & Environmental Information Instrument Maintenance Instrument Maintenance Cleaning the Instrument To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally. Cleaning the connectors Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instrument’s power cord removed, and in a well-ventilated area.
  • Page 136 Safety & Environmental Information Instrument Maintenance Startup Guide...
  • Page 137 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2024 Edition 1, August 2024 S9110-90022 www.keysight.com...

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