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Keysight Technologies N5182B MXG User Manual (502 pages)

Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 6.64 MB

Table of Contents
5
Models, Options, and Front/Rear Panels for All Models

19
- Models of EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators
  20
  - RF Analog Models
    20
  - RF Vector Models
    20
  - Microwave Analog Models
    20
- N5171B/N5181B RF Analog Signal Generators, Options and Features
  21
  - Analog Modulation
    21
  - General Performance Features
    22
- N5172B/N5182B RF Vector Signal Generators, Options and Features
  24
  - Analog Modulation
    24
  - General Performance Features
    25
  - Vector Features
    26
  - Vector Firmware Applications
    29
- N5173B/N5183B Microwave Analog Signal Generators, Options and Features
  31
  - Analog Modulation
    31
  - General Performance Features
    33
- Front Panel Overview
  34
  - Host USB
    34
  - Display
    34
  - Softkeys
    34
  - Numeric Keypad
    34
  - Arrows and Select
    35
  - Page up
    35
  - Menus
    35
  - Trigger
    35
  - Local Cancel/(Esc)
    35
  - 10. Help
    35
  - 11. Preset and User Preset
    36
  - RF Output (N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B)
    36
  - RF Output (N5173B, N5183B)
    36
  - 13. RF On/Off and LED
    36
  - 14. Mod On/Off and LED
    36
  - 15. Page down
    36
  - I Input (N5172B/82B RF Vector Models Only)
    37
  - Q Input (N5172B/82B RF Vector Models Only)
    37
  - 18. Knob
    37
  - 19. Incr Set
    37
  - 20. Return
    37
  - 21. more and LED
    37
  - 22. Power Switch and Leds
    37
- Front Panel Display
  38
  - Active Function Area
    38
  - Frequency Area
    38
  - Annunciators
    38
  - Amplitude Area
    40
  - Error Message Area
    40
  - Text Area
    40
  - Softkey Label Area
    40
Contents

40
- Rear Panel Overview (N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, & N5182B)
  41
  - AC Power Receptacle
    41
  - Ext 1 & Ext 2
    42
  - Lf out
    42
  - Sweep out
    42
  - Pulse
    42
  - Trig 1 & 2
    42
  - Ref in
    42
  - 8. 10 Mhz out
    43
  - Gpib
    43
  - 10. Lan
    43
  - 11. Device USB
    43
  - 12. Host USB
    43
  - 13. SD Card
    43
  - Digital Modulation Connectors (N5172B/82B RF Vector Models Only)
    44
  - I Out, Q Out, Out, out
    44
  - Bb Trig 1 & Bb Trig 2
    44
  - Event 1
    44
  - Pat Trig
    45
  - Digital Bus I/O
    45
  - AUX I/O Connector
    46
- Rear Panel Overview (N5173B & N5183B)
  50
  - AC Power Receptacle
    50
  - Ext 1 & Ext 2
    51
  - Lf out
    51
  - Sweep out
    51
  - Pulse
    51
  - Trig 1 & 2
    51
  - Ref in
    51
  - 8. 10 Mhz out
    52
  - Gpib
    52
  - 10. Lan
    52
  - 11. Device USB
    52
  - 12. Host USB
    52
  - 13. SD Card
    52
  - 14. Alc Input
    52
  - 15. Z Axis Output
    53
Setting Preferences & Enabling Options for All Models

55
Modes of Operation for All Models

69
- Modes of Operation
  70
Front Panel Operation for All Models

73
Contents

102
- Reading Error Messages
  102
  - Error Message Format
    102
Optimizing Performance for All Models

103
Using Pulse Modulation for All Models with Options UNU, UNW

153
- Pulse Characteristics
  155
- The Basic Procedure
  157
- Example
  158
- Pulse Train (Option 320 - Requires: Option UNW)
  159
Basic Digital Operation for N5172B/82B-No BBG Option Installed

165
- I/Q Modulation
  166
  - Configuring the Front Panel Inputs
    167

Keysight Technologies N5182B MXG User Manual (473 pages)

X-Series Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 5.63 MB

Table of Contents
5
Signal Generator Overview

17
- Signal Generator Features
  18
- Modes of Operation
  19
  - Continuous Wave
    19
  - Swept Signal
    19
  - Analog Modulation
    19
  - Digital Modulation (Vector Models with Option 65X Only)
    20
- Front Panel Overview
  21
  - Host USB
    21
  - Display
    21
  - Softkeys
    21
  - Numeric Keypad
    21
  - Arrows and Select
    22
  - Page up
    22
  - Menus
    22
  - Trigger
    22
  - Local Cancel/(Esc)
    22
  - Help
    22
  - Preset and User Preset
    23
  - RF Output (N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B)
    23
  - RF Output (N5173B, N5183B)
    23
  - RF On/Off and LED
    23
  - Mod On/Off and LED
    23
  - Page down
    23
  - I Input (Vector Models Only)
    23
  - Q Input (Vector Models Only)
    24
  - Knob
    24
  - Incr Set
    24
  - Return
    24
  - More and LED
    24
  - Power Switch and Leds
    24
- Front Panel Display
  25
  - Active Function Area
    25
  - Frequency Area
    25
  - Annunciators
    25
  - Amplitude Area
    26
  - Error Message Area
    26
  - Text Area
    26
  - Softkey Label Area
    27
- Rear Panel Overview (N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, & N5182B)
  28
  - AC Power Receptacle
    28
  - Ext 1 & Ext 2
    29
  - Lf out
    29
  - Sweep out
    29
  - Pulse
    29
  - Trig 1 & 2
    29
  - Ref in
    29
  - Mhz out
    30
  - Gpib
    30
  - Lan
    30
  - Device USB
    30
  - Host USB
    30
  - SD Card
    30
  - Digital Modulation Connectors (Vector Models Only)
    31
  - I Out, Q Out, Out, out
    31
  - Bb Trig 1 & Bb Trig 2
    31
  - Event 1
    31
  - Pat Trig
    32
  - Digital Bus I/O
    32
  - AUX I/O Connector
    33
Contents

29
- Rear Panel Overview (N5173B & N5183B)
  37
  - AC Power Receptacle
    37
  - Ext 1 & Ext 2
    38
  - Lf out
    38
  - Sweep out
    38
  - Pulse
    38
  - Trig 1 & 2
    38
  - Ref in
    38
  - Mhz out
    39
  - Gpib
    39
  - Lan
    39
  - Device USB
    39
  - Host USB
    39
  - SD Card
    39
  - Alc Input
    39
  - Z Axis Output
    40
Preferences & Enabling Options

41
Basic Operation

55
- Presetting the Signal Generator
  56
- Viewing Key Descriptions
  56
- Entering and Editing Numbers and Text
  57
- Setting Frequency and Power (Amplitude)
  59
  - Example: Configuring a 700 Mhz, −20 Dbm Continuous Wave Output
    60
  - Using an External Reference Oscillator
    60
- Setting ALC Bandwidth Control
  61
- Configuring a Swept Output
  62
  - Routing Signals
    63
  - Step Sweep
    63
  - List Sweep
    65
  - Example: Using a Single Sweep
    68
  - Example: Manual Control of Sweep
    69
- Modulating the Carrier Signal
  70
  - Example
    70
  - Simultaneous Modulation
    71
- Working with Files
  72
- Reading Error Messages
  84
  - Error Message Format
    84
Optimize Performance

85
Contents

110
Avionics VOR/ILS (Option 302)

129

Keysight Technologies N5182B MXG User Manual (479 pages)

Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 5.83 MB

Table of Contents
5
Signal Generator Overview

19
- Signal Generator Features
  20
- Modes of Operation
  21
  - Continuous Wave
    21
  - Swept Signal
    21
  - Analog Modulation
    21
  - Digital Modulation (Vector Models with Option 65X Only)
    22
- Front Panel Overview
  23
  - Host USB
    23
  - Display
    23
  - Softkeys
    23
  - Numeric Keypad
    23
  - Arrows and Select
    24
  - Page up
    24
  - Menus
    24
  - Trigger
    24
  - Local Cancel/(Esc)
    24
  - 10. Help
    24
  - 11. Preset and User Preset
    25
  - RF Output (N5166B, N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B)
    25
  - RF Output (N5173B, N5183B)
    25
  - 13. RF On/Off and LED
    25
  - 14. Mod On/Off and LED
    25
  - 15. Page down
    25
  - I Input (Vector Models Only)
    25
  - Q Input (Vector Models Only)
    26
  - 18. Knob
    26
  - 19. Incr Set
    26
  - 20. Return
    26
  - 21. more and LED
    26
  - 22. Power Switch and Leds
    26
- Front Panel Display
  27
  - Active Function Area
    27
  - Frequency Area
    27
  - Annunciators
    27
  - Amplitude Area
    28
  - Error Message Area
    28
  - Text Area
    29
  - Softkey Label Area
    29
- Rear Panel Overview (N5166B, N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, & N5182B)
  30
  - AC Power Receptacle
    30
  - Ext 1 & Ext 2
    31
  - Lf out
    31
  - Sweep out
    31
  - Pulse
    31
  - Trig 1 & 2
    31
  - Ref in
    31
  - 8. 10 Mhz out
    32
  - Gpib
    32
  - 10. Lan
    32
  - 11. Device USB
    32
  - 12. Host USB
    32
  - 13. SD Card
    32
  - Digital Modulation Connectors (Vector Models Only)
    33
  - I Out, Q Out, Out, out
    33
  - Bb Trig 1 & Bb Trig 2
    33
  - Event 1
    33
  - Pat Trig
    34
  - Digital Bus I/O
    34
  - AUX I/O Connector
    35
Contents

31
- Rear Panel Overview (N5173B & N5183B)
  39
  - AC Power Receptacle
    39
  - Ext 1 & Ext 2
    40
  - Lf out
    40
  - Sweep out
    40
  - Pulse
    40
  - Trig 1 & 2
    40
  - Ref in
    40
  - 8. 10 Mhz out
    41
  - Gpib
    41
  - 10. Lan
    41
  - 11. Device USB
    41
  - 12. Host USB
    41
  - 13. SD Card
    41
  - 14. Alc Input
    41
  - 15. Z Axis Output
    42
Preferences & Enabling Options

43
Basic Operation

59
- To Chapter 3, "Basic Operation
  59
- Presetting the Signal Generator
  60
- Viewing Key Descriptions
  60
- Entering and Editing Numbers and Text
  61
- Setting Frequency and Power (Amplitude)
  63
  - Example: Configuring a 700 Mhz, −20 Dbm Continuous Wave Output
    64
  - Using an External Reference Oscillator
    64
- Setting ALC Bandwidth Control
  65
- Configuring a Swept Output
  66
  - Routing Signals
    67
  - Step Sweep
    67
  - List Sweep
    69
  - Example: Using a Single Sweep
    72
  - Example: Manual Control of Sweep
    73
- Modulating the Carrier Signal
  74
  - Example
    74
  - Simultaneous Modulation
    75
- Working with Files
  76
- Reading Error Messages
  88
  - Error Message Format
    88
Optimize Performance

89
Contents

114

Keysight Technologies N5182B MXG Service Manual (451 pages)

Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 32.72 MB

1. Overview

5
- Table of Contents
  5
1 Overview

19
2 Boot up and Initialization

37
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  37
- Typical Instrument Boot-Up Process Flow
  38
- Potential Problems During Boot Process
  39
- 3 Instrument Information and Calibration Data
  53
  - Overview
    54
  - Model Number
    55
  - Serial Number
    56
  - Option Licenses
    57
    
    Restore Licenses
    57
    
    Backup Licenses
    59
  - Calibration Data
    61
    
    Factory Calibration Data
    61
    
    Working Calibration Data
    61
    
    Overwrite Calibration Data
    61
    
    What Happens at Boot up
    62
    
    Instrument Adjustments
    62
    
    Calibration Data Backup
    62
    
    Calibration Data Restore
    62
4 Self Test

65
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  65
- Self Test Overview
  66
- Limits
  67
- Multiple Failures
  68
- Running Self Test
  69
- Self Test Descriptions
  74
- Troubleshooting Self Test 102
  90
- Troubleshooting Self Test
  91
- Troubleshooting Self Test 704
  91
- Troubleshooting Self Test 901 to 905
  92
- Troubleshooting Self Test 1105
  94
- Self Tests Do Not Run or Self Tests Run Slowly
  96
- 5 Service and Utility Menus
  97
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    97
  - Service and Utility Menus Overview
    98
    
    Service Menus
    98
    
    Boot Service Menu
    98
    
    Utility Menu
    98
  - Boot Service Menu
    99
    
    Menu Options
    99
  - Main Firmware Service Menu
    102
    
    Recovery Mode
    103
    
    Bootup in Factory Preset State (Ignore Last/User State)
    104
    
    Remove All User Files
    104
    
    Enable Unsupported Features
    104
    
    Backup License Data
    104
    
    Restore License Data from Backup
    104
    
    Boot in no Hardware Mode
    105
    
    Preset Persistent State
    105
    
    Rewrite User File Storage (Can Take up to 3 Hours)
    105
    
    Perform a Low-Level Erase of User Storage
    105
    
    Do Not Start Application Harness
    105
    
    Do Not Start Calibration/Test Harness
    105
    
    Done
    106
  - Utility Service Menu
    107
    
    I/O Config
    107
    
    Instrument Adjustments
    107
    
    Display
    109
    
    Power on / Preset
    109
    
    Instrument Info
    109
    
    Service
    114
6 Troubleshooting

125
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  125
- Overview
  126
- Power on Issues
  126
- Communication Issues
  127
  - Gpib
    127
  - Lan
    127
  - Usb
    128
- Unlocked Issues
  130
  - 512 Reference Unlocked
    130
  - 508 Synthesizer Unlocked
    131
- Unleveled Issues
  134
  - N5171B, N5181B
    135
  - N5166B, N5172B, N5182B
    135
  - N5173B, N5183B
    137
- Maximum Power out Check
  146
- Rear Panel BNC Connectors
  148
- Amplitude Modulation Issues (Option UNT)
  150
  - N5166B, N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B
    150
  - N5173B, N5183B
    150
- Pulse Modulation Issues (Option UNW)
  154
  - N5166B, N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B
    154
  - N5173B, N5183B
    154
- 7 Front Panel Assembly
  
  157
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    157
  - Assembly Overview
    158
    
    Power Switch
    158
    
    Display
    158
    
    Keyboard
    158
    
    USB Interface
    159
    
    Front Panel Interface
    159
  - Troubleshooting
    161
    
    Power Switch Issues
    161
    
    Display Problems
    161
    
    Keyboard Issues
    161
    
    USB Interface Not Working
    163
    
    Front Panel Interface
    163
    
    Supply Voltages
    165
- 8 Power Supply
  
  167
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    167
  - Assembly Overview
    168
    
    Supply Outputs
    168
    
    Instrument Turn on
    169
  - Troubleshooting
    170
    
    Power Supply will Not Turn on
    170
    
    Power Supply Status Quick-Check
    172
    
    Measure Voltage Levels
    173
- 9 CPU and Disk Drives
  
  177
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    177
  - CPU Assembly Overview
    178
  - Disk Drive Assembly Overview
    180
  - CPU Troubleshooting
    181
    
    Instrument will Not Boot up
    181
    
    Instrument Boots to Boot Service Menu
    181
    
    Errors Occur During Operating System Booting
    181
    
    Communication Failure from External Controllers
    181
    
    Communication Failure to Internal Assemblies
    182
    
    Additional Things to Try
    182
  - Disk Drive Troubleshooting
    183
    
    Scan Disk
    183
    
    Format Disk
    183
- 10 RF Assembly
  
  185
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    185
  - A3 RF Assembly Overview
    186
    
    Self Tests
    187
    
    Calibration Data
    187
    
    Reference Section
    187
    
    Synthesizer Section
    188
    
    Synthesizer Multiplier / Divider Section
    189
    
    RF Output Section
    190
    
    Automatic Level Control Section
    194
    
    Function Generator / Trigger Control Section
    195
    
    Instrument Interface Section
    196
    
    Rear Panel BNC Input / Output Section
    197
  - A3 RF Assembly Troubleshooting
    199
    
    Reference Section
    199
    
    Synthesizer Section
    200
    
    Synthesizer Multiplier / Divider Section
    202
    
    RF Output Section
    206
    
    Automatic Level Control Section
    209
    
    Function Generator / Trigger Control Section
    209
    
    Instrument Interface Section
    211
    
    Rear Panel BNC Input / Output Section
    211
- 11 Micro-Deck Assembly
  
  225
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    225
  - A7 Micro-Deck Assembly Overview
    226
    
    Self Tests
    227
    
    Calibration Data
    227
    
    Adjustments
    227
    
    Frequency Range
    228
    
    Signal Path
    228
    
    Automatic Level Control
    229
    
    Amplitude Modulation
    230
    
    Pulse Modulation
    230
    
    Option 1E1 Step Attenuator
    230
  - A8 BNC Bypass Board Overview
    232
  - A7 Micro-Deck Assembly Troubleshooting
    233
    
    Signal Path
    233
    
    Automatic Leveling Control
    233
    
    Amplitude Modulation
    234
    
    Pulse Modulation
    234
    
    Self Tests
    234
    
    A7 Micro-Deck Related Adjustments
    234
    
    Rear Panel BNC Connectors
    235
  - A8 BNC Bypass Board Troubleshooting
    239

Keysight Technologies N5182B MXG Programming Manual (398 pages)

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Keysight Technologies N5182B MXG Getting Started Manual (61 pages)

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Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 0.62 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety Information
9
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
9
General Safety Considerations
10
Instrument Markings
11
Getting Started
13
Checking the Shipment
14
Verifying Pre-Installed Software License
15
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics
16
Dimensions
16
Weight
16
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
17
Environment
17
Ventilation
18
Line Setting Requirements
18
Connecting the AC Power Cord
19
Configuring the Display
20
Configuring for Remote Control
21
LAN Configuration
21
GPIB Configuration
22
Ordering Accessories
23
Proper Use and Cleaning
25
Cleaning Suggestions
25
Returning a Signal Generator to Keysight Technologies
25
Contacting Keysight
26
Operation Verification
27
Running Self Test
28
Self Test Failure
29
Frequency Range and Accuracy Check
30
Frequency Counter Procedure
30
Troubleshooting Problems with the Frequency Accuracy Check
32
Checking the Output Power
32
N5171B/81B Test Procedure
33
N5171B/81B Alternative Test Procedure
34
N5166B/72B/82B Test Procedure
36
N5166B/72B/82B Alternative Test Procedure
39
N5173B/83B Test Procedure
40
N5173B/83B Alternative Test Procedure
41
Troubleshooting Problems with the Output Power Check
43
Regulatory Information
45
General
46
Certification
46
Assistance
46
Statement of Compliance
46
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements
46
South Korean Class a EMC Declaration
47
Compliance with European Machinery Directive Acoustic Requirement
47
Open Source Licenses
49
Apple Mdnsresponder
50
Sun ONC/RPC
56
WCELIBCEX - Windows CE C Library Extensions
57

Keysight Technologies N5182B MXG Getting Started Manual (61 pages)

Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 0.61 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Safety Information

11
2 Getting Started

16
- Checking the Shipment
  16
- Verifying Pre-Installed Software License
  17
- Signal Generator Physical Characteristics
  18
- Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
  19
  - Environment
    19
  - Ventilation
    20
  - Line Setting Requirements
    20
  - Connecting the AC Power Cord
    21
- Configuring the Display
  22
- Configuring for Remote Control
  23
  - LAN Configuration
    23
  - GPIB Configuration
    24
- Ordering Accessories
  25
- Proper Use and Cleaning
  27
  - Cleaning Suggestions
    27
- Returning a Signal Generator to Keysight Technologies
  27
- Contacting Keysight
  28
3 Operation Verification

29
4 Regulatory Information

47
5 Open Source Licenses

49
- Apple Mdnsresponder
  50
- Sun ONC/RPC
  56
- WCELIBCEX - Windows CE C Library Extensions
  57

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