Agilent Technologies 89604, Installation And Vxi Service Manual

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Page 4: ...rame 39 Configuring your VXI hardware 40 Connecting front panel cables 51 Cable connections 89610 52 Cable connections two channel 89610 53 Cable connections 89610 with external down converter 54 Cable connections 89611 55 Cable connections 89611 with PSA Option H70 56 Cable connections 89611 with ESA Option H70 57 Cable connections two channel 89611 59 Cable connections 89640 61 Cable connections...

Page 5: ...figuration 98 Run Connection Expert 100 Configuring the Agilent E5810 LAN GPIB Gateway interface 102 To configure the Agilent E5810 LAN GPIB Gateway interface 102 Run Connection Expert 103 Configuring the USB GPIB Interface 105 To configure the USB GPIB interface 105 Run Connection Expert 105 Configuring the GPIB interface 107 To configure the GPIB interface 107 Run Connection Expert 107 Configuri...

Page 6: ...35 To verify correct operation 135 10 Linking Logic Analyzers to the Agilent 89600 VSA Introduction 138 Configurations 139 16900 Series Logic Analyzers 139 1680 and 16800 Series Logic Analyzers 141 1690 Series Logic Analyzers 141 Software Installation 143 Logic Analyzer Software Installation 143 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer Software Installation 143 Connecting to a Network 145 89600 I O Connection...

Page 7: ...n you need 204 To complete the License File Request Form 205 Installing your Floating License File 206 To install your floating license file 206 Starting Your License Server 207 To start your license server 207 Setting up Redundant License Servers 209 To setup redundant license servers 209 Adding License lic Files 211 To add license lic files 211 To stop and restart the license servers 211 Managin...

Page 8: ... module 238 To verify the E1439 module using the self test 238 Troubleshooting the E2730 E2731 module 239 To troubleshoot the E2730 E2731 module 239 Troubleshooting the 2 7 GHz RF signal path 240 To troubleshoot the 2 7 GHz RF signal path 240 Troubleshooting the 6 0 GHz RF signal path 243 To troubleshoot the 6 0 GHz RF signal path 243 Troubleshooting the 0 to 36 MHz baseband signal path 246 Troubl...

Page 9: ...dware Replaceable parts for VXI hardware 268 Ordering Information 268 System cables and connectors 268 Modules 268 Agilent 89610A parts 269 Agilent 89611A parts 269 Agilent 89640A parts 270 Agilent 89641A parts 271 89605 parts 272 89606 parts 272 E1438 parts 272 E1439 parts 272 E2730 parts 273 E2731 parts 273 E8491B parts 273 Transporting VXI modules 274 Storing VXI modules 275 ...

Page 10: ...nds of measurements and a video overview of the analyzer Separate online help is available for the 89600 WLAN Test and 89604 Distortion Suite applications An online version of this Installation Guide install pdf is available at C Program Files Agilent 89600 VSA Help after you install the software on your computer If the analyzer includes VXI measurement hardware the printed VXI mainframe User and ...

Page 11: ...ual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument Agilent Technologies Inc assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements GENERAL This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument provided with a protective earth terminal The protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation...

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Page 14: ...13 1 Installation Overview ...

Page 15: ...es Software 89600 Series Software The 89600 Series Software CD ROM includes software for the following applications 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer 89601 VSA software 89600 Spectrum Analyzer 89601 VSA software 89604 Distortion Suite 89607 WLAN Test ...

Page 16: ...on and setup information for a source or non VXI measurement hardware you will be using with 89600 software 2 Be sure your desktop or laptop PC satisfies the following minimum requirements Characteristic Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Business Enterprise or Ultimate Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Enterprise or Ultimate CPU 600 MHz Pentium or AMD K6 2 GHz recommended 1 ...

Page 17: ... FireWire interface VXI HW only LAN GPIB USB or FireWire interface VXI HW only a For a list of supported IEEE 1394 FireWire interfaces visit www agilent com find 89600 and search the FAQs for information on What type of IEEE 1394 interface can I use in my computer to connect to the 89600S VXI hardware Characteristic Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Business Enterprise or U...

Page 18: ...Test Set Laptop or desktop PC USB LAN GPIB LAN GPIB USB GPIB Agilent PSA used as ADC Laptop or desktop PC LAN GPIB USB LAN GPIB Gateway portal USB GPIB Agilent PSA used as a down converter with 89611 Laptop desktop or VXI embedded PC LAN GPIB USB LAN GPIB Gateway portal USB GPIB Agilent SI Spectrum Analyzer N8201 N8221 Laptop or desktop PC LAN Agilent Acqiris Waveform Digitizer Laptop desktop or e...

Page 19: ...details for each of these steps vary depending on what kind of computer you are using what type of interface connects your measurement hardware to the computer and what operating system your computer uses System hardware and configuration specific procedures are provided in various chapters in this book You will not need to read and use every chapter instead you will be directed to the appropriate...

Page 20: ...with step b b Set up and configure the LAN USB and or GPIB interface in the instruments you plan to connect to the computer referring to the instrument s user s guide for documentation on configuring I O Look in the instrument user guide index under GPIB or I O configuration You probably can use the instrument default settings Make sure that each instrument on the GPIB has a unique GPIB address tw...

Page 21: ...ardware via a USB GPIB interface configure USB to GPIB See Configuring the USB GPIB Interface on page 105 for details g GPIB interface If you will be communicating with hardware via GPIB configure GPIB See Configuring the GPIB interface on page 107 for details h USB interface If you will be communicating with hardware via USB configure USB See Configuring the USB Interface on page 109 for details ...

Page 22: ...89600 VSA Vector Signal Analyzer 2 Follow the instructions for accepting a Demo License NOTE Unlike other licenses you must accept a Demo License each time you start the software There is no limit to the number of times you can use a Demo License but analyzer functionality is limited Step 6 Calibrate your analyzer Before making measurements you should calibrate or align your analyzer to optimize m...

Page 23: ...22 Chapter1 Installation Overview 89600 Series Analyzer Installation and Setup ...

Page 24: ...23 2 Installing 89600 Software ...

Page 25: ...pairs corrupted files on the hard drive for an existing version of Agilent 89600 software Remove will removed the existing version of the Agilent 89600 software Update installation replaces an existing version of Agilent 89600 software with a newer version 1ew Installation If you are installing the Agilent 89600 software for the first time 1 Turn on the computer If the computer is already on close...

Page 26: ...u do not choose to install any hardware support at this time all hardware support components are available for installation at a later time See Add Hardware Support on page 27 7 The installation program preconfigures your system environment for 89600 The installation process may ask you to reboot your computer Click OK IMPORTANT After rebooting you will need to be logged on with administrative pri...

Page 27: ...e administrator privileges on the computer you are modifying the Agilent 89600 VSA software installation on 2 Insert the Agilent 89600 Series Vector Signal Analysis Software installation CD ROM 3 If the installation utility does not start automatically click Start Run and type drive autoplay exe where drive represents the drive containing the installation CD ROM Click OK 4 When the Agilent 89600 I...

Page 28: ...are on 2 Insert the Agilent 89600 Series Software installation CD ROM 3 If the installation utility does not start automatically click Start Run and type drive autoplay exe where drive represents the drive containing the installation CD ROM Click OK 4 When the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager window opens click More Installation Choices 5 In the More Installation Choices window click Hardware Su...

Page 29: ...tor privileges on the computer you are repairing the Agilent 89600 VSA software on 2 Insert the Agilent 89600 Series Vector Signal Analysis Software installation CD ROM 3 If the installation utility does not start automatically click Start Run and type drive autoplay exe where drive represents the drive containing the installation CD ROM Click OK 4 When the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager windo...

Page 30: ...e you must have administrator privileges on the computer you are uninstalling the Agilent 89600 VSA software from 2 For Windows XP Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs For Windows Vista Click Start Control Panel Programs and Features 3 Scroll down and select Agilent 89600 Series Software 4 For Windows XP Click Remove For Windows Vista Click Uninstall 5 A dialog named Remove All Agilent...

Page 31: ...or less before you install Version 8 0 or greater For a Windows XP system click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs For a Windows Vista system click Start Control Panel Programs and Features Each new version of the 89600 Software is shipped with an Update Installation Note Use the Update Installation Note for the current version being installed ...

Page 32: ...31 3 Setting Up VXI Hardware ...

Page 33: ... 89600 series product NOTE If you purchased an Agilent 89610 89611 89640 or 89641 everything in this chapter was done at the factory except connecting the cables for an external down converter or EMC grounding cable If your analyzer uses an external down converter see the appropriate illustration at the end of the chapter If your system includes a laptop PC see Connecting EMC grounding cable on pa...

Page 34: ...electrically before shipment They should be free of marks or scratches upon receipt If a module was damaged in transit do the following Save all packing materials File a claim with the carrier Call your Agilent Technologies sales and service office phone numbers available at www agilent com find 89600 NOTE If you ordered a 2 channel analyzer the two E1438 or E1439 modules must have the same amount...

Page 35: ...2731 modules each module in the system must have a unique logical address The following table lists the factory default settings the addresses for second channel 89605 E1438 and E1439 modules must be different For 2 channel systems the addresses must be different for the two modules 2 If you need to change the address setting for a module use a small screwdriver or similar tool to move the switche...

Page 36: ... 14 000 1110 Figure 3 2 E2730 or E2731 RF Tuner module address 255 1111 1111 This setting enables dynamic addressing so that the address is automatically assigned For 2 channel systems the addresses must be different for the two E1439 modules 0 1 Logical Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 Logical Address ...

Page 37: ...36 Chapter3 Setting Up VXI Hardware Setting up Agilent 89600 series VXI mainframe and modules Figure 3 3 E1439 ADC module address 194 1100 0010 0 1 Logical Address ...

Page 38: ...Chapter 3 37 Setting Up VXI Hardware Setting up Agilent 89600 series VXI mainframe and modules Figure 3 4 89606 module address 15 0000 1111 0 1 Logical Address ...

Page 39: ...p VXI Hardware Setting up Agilent 89600 series VXI mainframe and modules For 2 channel systems the addresses must be different for the two E1438 modules Figure 3 5 E1438 ADC module address 192 1100 0000 0 1 Logical Address ...

Page 40: ...s off before installing modules in the mainframe Installing or removing a module with power on may damage components in the module 3 Be sure to put each module in the correct slot see Configuring your VXI hardware page 40 4 Place the module s card edges top and bottom into the module guides in the slot 5 Install the module into the mainframe Note the E2730 module does not have insertion extraction...

Page 41: ...z analyzer page 45 Agilent 89640 DC 2 7 GHz analyzer with second IF baseband channel page 46 Agilent 89640 DC 2 7 GHz analyzer with second RF channel page 47 Agilent 89641 DC 6 GHz analyzer page 48 Agilent 89641 DC 6 GHz analyzer with second IF baseband channel page 49 Agilent 89641 DC 6 GHz analyzer with second RF channel page 50 NOTE If you are using a VXI mainframe with more than 4 slots the Ag...

Page 42: ...ure 3 7 which must be installed in this order Note that this illustration shows an 89606B input module Your analyzer might include an 89606A input the configuration is the same for both modules Figure 3 7 89610 DC 40 MHz analyzer Mainframe slot VXI module 0 Agilent E8491 Interconnect 1 Agilent 89606 Baseband Input 2 Agilent E1438 ADC E 8491 89606 E 1438 ...

Page 43: ...talled in this order Note that this illustration shows an 89606B input module Your analyzer might include an 89606A input module The configuration is the same for both modules Figure 3 8 89610 Two channel DC 40 MHz analyzer Mainframe slot VXI module 0 Agilent E8491 Interconnect 1 Agilent 89606 Baseband Input 2 Agilent E1438 ADC 3 Agilent E1438 ADC E 8491 89606 E 1438 E 1438 ...

Page 44: ...re 3 9 which must be installed in this order Note that this illustration shows an 89605B input module Your analyzer might include an 89605A input The configuration is the same for both modules Figure 3 9 89611 analyzer Mainframe slot VXI module 0 Agilent E8491 Interconnect 1 Agilent 89605 RF Input 2 Agilent E1439 RF ADC E 8491 89605 E 1439 ...

Page 45: ...n this order NOTE The 2 channel 89611 requires an 89605B module for the second channel slot 3 in Figure 3 10 The module for channel 1 can be either an 89605B or A Figure 3 10 2 channel 89611 analyzer Mainframe slot VXI module 0 Agilent E8491 Interconnect 1 Agilent 89605 RF Input 2 Agilent E1439 RF ADC 3 Agilent 89605B RF Input 4 Agilent E1439 RF ADC E 8491 89605 E 1439 89605B E 1439 ...

Page 46: ... analyzer This configuration includes 4 modules Figure 3 11 which must be installed in this order Figure 3 11 89640 DC 2 7 GHz analyzer Mainframe slot VXI module 0 Agilent E8491 Interconnect 1 Agilent 89605 RF Input 2 Agilent E2730 RF Tuner 3 Agilent E1439 RF ADC E 8491 89605 E 2730 E 1439 ...

Page 47: ...2 channel 89640 requires an 89605B module for the second channel slot 4 in Figure 3 12 The module for channel 1 can be either an 89605B or A Figure 3 12 89640 DC 2 7 GHz analyzer with second IF baseband channel Mainframe slot VXI module 0 Agilent E8491 Interconnect 1 Agilent 89605 RF Input 2 Agilent E2730 RF Tuner 3 Agilent E1439 RF ADC 4 Agilent 89605B RF Input 5 Agilent E1439 RF ADC E 8491 89605...

Page 48: ...ules for both channels and an 89605B module for the second channel slot 4 in Figure 3 13 The module for channel 1 can be either an 89605B or A Figure 3 13 89640 DC 2 7 GHz analyzer with second RF channel Mainframe slot VXI module 0 Agilent E8491 Interconnect 1 Agilent 89605 RF Input 2 Agilent E2730 RF Tuner 3 Agilent E1439 RF ADC 4 Agilent 89605B RF Input 5 Agilent E2730 RF Tuner 6 Agilent E1439 R...

Page 49: ... analyzer This configuration includes 4 modules Figure 3 14 which must be installed in this order Figure 3 14 89641 DC 6 GHz analyzer Mainframe slot VXI module 0 Agilent E8491 Interconnect 1 Agilent 89605 RF Input 2 Agilent E2731 RF Tuner 3 Agilent E1439 RF ADC E 8491 89605 E 1439 E 2731 ...

Page 50: ...2 channel 89641 requires an 89605B module for the second channel slot 4 in Figure 3 15 The module for channel 1 can be either an 89605 B or A Figure 3 15 89641 DC 6 GHz analyzer with second IF baseband channel Mainframe slot VXI module 0 Agilent E8491 Interconnect 1 Agilent 89605 RF Input 2 Agilent E2731 RF Tuner 3 Agilent E1439 RF ADC 4 Agilent 89605B RF Input 5 Agilent E1439 RF ADC E 8491 89605 ...

Page 51: ...ules for both channels and an 89605B module for the second channel slot 4 in Figure 3 16 The module for channel 1 can be either an 89605B or A Figure 3 16 89641 DC 6 GHz analyzer with second RF channel Mainframe slot VXI module 0 Agilent E8491 Interconnect 1 Agilent 89605 RF Input 2 Agilent E2731 RF Tuner 3 Agilent E1439 RF ADC 4 Agilent 89605B RF Input 5 Agilent E2731 RF Tuner 6 Agilent E1439 RF ...

Page 52: ...a single channel 89611A see page 55 For an 89611A with PSA option H70 see page 56 For a two channel 89611A see page 59 For a single channel 89640A see page 61 For an 89640A with second IF baseband channel see page 62 For an 89640A with second RF channel see page 64 For an 89640A with external down converter see page 66 For a single channel 89641A see page 67 For an 89641A with second IF baseband c...

Page 53: ...the E8491 module IEEE ports If you are using a laptop PC you must also connect the EMC grounding cable See Connecting EMC grounding cable on page 74 Continue with Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 Description Connection Part number 1 black BNC BNC cable 172 mm 89606 10 MHz Ref Out to E1438A Ext Clock Ref 8120 6237 2 black BNC BNC cable 267mm 89606 To ADC Analog In to E14...

Page 54: ...configured the IEEE 1394 interface in your PC you must connect the IEEE 1394 interface cable between the PC and one of the E8491 module IEEE ports If you are using a laptop PC you must also connect the EMC grounding cable See Connecting EMC grounding cable on page 74 Continue with Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 Description Connection Part number 1 orange SMB SMB cable...

Page 55: ...100 mm 1438 1 to E1438 2 Clock 03585 61603 2 orange SMB SMB cable 100 mm E1438 1 to E1438 2 Sync 03585 61603 3 50 ohm SMB term Qty 4 Unused E1438 Clock Sync connectors 1250 0676 4 black BNC BNC cable 172 mm 89606 to E1438 Ext Clock Ref 8120 6237 5 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm 89606 to E1438 2 Analog In 8121 0132 6 black BNC BNC cable 267mm 89606 to E1438 1 Analog In 8121 0133 7 varies down converter...

Page 56: ...surement hardware on page 19 Description Connection Part number 1 SMA SMA cable requires a type N SMA adapter from external tuner IF output to 89605 Ch 1 Input 8121 0790 cable 1250 1250 adapter 2 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm from 89605 To ADC Analog In to E1439 Analog In 8121 0132 3 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm from 89605 10 MHz Ref Out to E1439 Ext Clock Ref 8121 0132 4 BNC BNC cable from 89605 10 MH...

Page 57: ...ement hardware on page 19 Agilent PSAoptionH70 10MHzO ut 70MHz IFO ut Agilent 89611A 1 4 5 6 connect either LANor G PIB not both 2 3 89605B E 1439 C O NTR O L ME ASUR E SY STE M LO C AL Description Connection Part number 1 SMA SMA cable with a type N SMA adapter from PSA 70 MHz IF output to 89605 Ch 1 Input 8121 0790 cable 1250 1250 adapter 2 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm from 89605 To ADC Analog In ...

Page 58: ...PC and one of the E8491 module IEEE ports If you are using a laptop PC you must also connect the EMC Agilent E SAoptionH70 Agilent 89611A 1 4 5 6 2 3 89605B E 1439 Description Connection Part number 1 SMA SMA cable with a type N SMA adapter from ESA 70 MHz IF output to 89605 Ch 1 Input 8121 0790 cable 1250 1250 adapter 2 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm from 89605 To ADC Analog In to E1439 Analog In 812...

Page 59: ...58 Chapter3 Setting Up VXI Hardware Connecting front panel cables grounding cable See Connecting EMC grounding cable on page 74 Continue with Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 ...

Page 60: ... 10 9 Description Connection Part number 1 orange SMB SMB cable 100 mm E1439 1 Clock to E1439 2 Clock 03585 61603 2 orange SMB SMB cable 100 mm E1439 1 Sync to E1439 2 Sync 03585 61603 3 50 ohm SMB term Qty 4 Unused E1438 Clock Sync connectors 1250 0676 4 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm 89605 To ADC Analog In to E1439 Analog In 8121 0132 5 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm from 89605 10 MHz Ref Out to E1439 E...

Page 61: ...tween the PC and one of the E8491 module IEEE ports If you are using a laptop PC you must also connect the EMC grounding cable See Connecting EMC grounding cable on page 74 Continue with Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 10 varies from external down converter 1 10 MHz Ref Out to external down converter 2 Ext Ref In user supplied Description Connection Part number ...

Page 62: ...ing cable on page 74 Continue with Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 Description Connection Part number 1 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 10 MHz Ext Ref Out to E2730 10 MHz Ext Ref for 89605B 89605 61693 for 89605A 89605 61691 2 semi rigid SMA cable E2730 70 MHz IF Out to 89605 From 70 MHz IF Out 89605 61691 3 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 To RF In to E2730 RF In 89605 61692 4 N...

Page 63: ...nal 1250 0780 3 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm 89605 To ADC Analog In to E1439 Analog In 8121 0132 4 semi rigid SMA cable E2730 70 MHz IF Out to 89605 From 70 MHz IF Out 89605 61691 5 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 10 MHz Ext Ref Out to E2730 10 MHz Ext Ref for 89605B 89605 61693 for 89605A 89605 61691 6 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm 89605 10 MHz Ref Out to E1439 Ext Clock Ref 8121 0132 7 black BNC BNC cable...

Page 64: ...94 interface in your PC you must connect the IEEE 1394 interface cable between the PC and one of the E8491 module IEEE ports If you are using a laptop PC you must also connect the EMC grounding cable See Connecting EMC grounding cable on page 74 Continue with Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 ...

Page 65: ... ADC Analog In to E1439 Analog In 8121 0132 4 semi rigid SMA cable E2730 70 MHz IF Out to 89605 From 70 MHz IF Out 89605 61691 5 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 10 MHz Ext Ref Out to E2730 10 MHz Ext Ref for 89605B 89605 61693 for 89605A 89605 61691 6 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm 89605 10 MHz Ref Out to E1439 Ext Clock Ref 8121 0132 7 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm 89605 1 10 MHz Ext Ref Out to 89605 2 Ext R...

Page 66: ...n E8491 module IEEE ports If you are using a laptop PC you must also connect the EMC grounding cable See Connecting EMC grounding cable on page 74 CAUTION If you reconfigure a 2 RF channel 89640 to a single channel you must connect coax SMA caps Agilent part number 1250 0590 to the LO connectors on the E7230 module Continue with Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 ...

Page 67: ...re on page 19 Description Connection Part number 1 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 10 MHz Ext Ref Out to E2730 10 MHz Ext Ref for 89605A 89605 61691 for 89605B 89605 61693 2 semi rigid SMA cable E2730 70 MHz IF Out to 89605 From 70 MHz IF Out 89605 61691 3 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 To RF In to E2730 RF In 89605 61692 4 varies external down converter IF Out to 89605 Ch1 Input varies 5 black BNC BNC cab...

Page 68: ...h Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 8 Description Connection Part number 1 semi rigid SMA cable E2731 FE RF Out to E2731 2 7GHz RF In E2731 61601 2 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 To RF In to E2731 6 GHz In 89605 61694 3 N to BNC adapter 89605 Ch 1 Input user signal 1250 0780 4 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm 89605 To ADC Analog In to E1439 Analog In 8121 0132 5 semi...

Page 69: ... RF In to E2731 6 GHz In 89605 61694 3 N to BNC adapter 89605 Ch 1 Input user signal 1250 0780 4 50 ohm SMB term Qty 4 Unused E1439 Clock Sync connectors 1250 0676 5 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm 89605 To ADC Analog In to E1439 Analog In 8121 0132 6 semi rigid SMA cable E2731 70 MHz IF Out to 89605 From 70 MHz IF Out 89605 61691 7 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 10 MHz Ext Ref Out to E2731 10 MHz Ext Ref ...

Page 70: ... the IEEE 1394 interface cable between the PC and one of the E8491 module IEEE ports If you are using a laptop PC you must also connect the EMC grounding cable See Connecting EMC grounding cable on page 74 Continue with Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 ...

Page 71: ...adapter 89605 Ch 1 Input user signal 1250 0780 4 50 ohm SMB term Qty 4 Unused E1439 Clock Sync connectors 1250 0676 5 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm 89605 To ADC Analog In to E1439 Analog In 8121 0132 6 semi rigid SMA cable E2731 70 MHz IF Out to 89605 From 70 MHz IF Out 89605 61691 7 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 10 MHz Ext Ref Out to E2731 10 MHz Ext Ref for 89605B 89605 61693 for 89605A 89605 61691 8 ...

Page 72: ...PC you must also connect the EMC grounding cable See Connecting EMC grounding cable on page 74 CAUTION If you reconfigure a 2 RF channel 89641 to a single channel configuration you must connect coax SMA caps Agilent part number 1250 0590 to the LO connectors on the E7231 module Continue with Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 13 semi rigid SMA cable E2731 1 1st LO In Out ...

Page 73: ...2731 FE RF Out to E2731 2 7 GHz In E2731 61601 2 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 To RF In to E2731 RF In 89605 61692 3 varies external down converter IF Out to 89605 Ch1 Input varies 4 black BNC BNC cable 215 mm 89605 To ADC Analog In to E1439 Analog In 8121 0132 5 semi rigid SMA cable E2731 70 MHz IF Out to 89605 From 70 MHz IF Out 89605 61691 6 semi rigid SMA cable 89605 10 MHz Ext Ref Out to E2731 1...

Page 74: ...Chapter 3 73 Setting Up VXI Hardware Connecting front panel cables Continue with Step 2 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 ...

Page 75: ...1 IEEE 1394 cable and VXI interface for use with user supplied laptop PC or option 204 Laptop PC w VSA SW IEEE 1394 I F 90 day warranty only are purchased 1 Attach the terminal lug of the EMC grounding cable Agilent part number 89600 60006 to chassis grounding location on rear panel of VXI main frame with a M4 x 10mm screw as shown below Figure 3 17 EMC grounding cable attached to VXI main frame c...

Page 76: ...Chapter 3 75 Setting Up VXI Hardware Connecting EMC grounding cable Figure 3 18 IEEE 1394 cable connected to laptop PC left side of image EMC grounding cable connected to laptop PC right side of image ...

Page 77: ...76 Chapter3 Setting Up VXI Hardware Connecting EMC grounding cable ...

Page 78: ...77 4 Installing IEEE 1394 Interfaces in Computers ...

Page 79: ...ation and Setup on page 18 to learn which procedures you must perform to install your Agilent 89600 series product For instructions on installing the IEEE 1394 Host Adapter in your desktop computer go to Installing the IEEE 1394 host adapter in your computer page 79 For instructions on installing the IEEE 1394 PCMCIA Cardbus in your laptop computer go to Installing the IEEE 1394 PCMCIA cardbus pag...

Page 80: ...nstall the necessary I O interface cards in the computer on page 19 WARNING Shut down turn off and disconnect the power to your computer and to any peripheral devices before installing the host adapter CAUTION To protect circuits from static discharge observe anti static techniques whenever handling the Agilent 89600 series VXI modules To install the IEEE 1394 host adapter in your computer 1 Remov...

Page 81: ...us Expansion Slot NOTE Many computer PCI systems have one pair of ISA and PCI slots close to each other This saves space and enables you to install either an ISA card or a PCI card in the slot pair 3 Remove the corresponding expansion slot cover Figure 4 2 from the computer chassis Figure 4 2 Removing the PC Expansion Slot Cover PC I slots ...

Page 82: ...is with the screw from the expansion slot cover removed in step 4 6 If you need to install a GPIB or LAN interface in your PC continue with Step 3 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 Otherwise replace the computer cover Reconnect the power cord and any other accessories you disconnected then continue with Step 3 part b in Set up your measurement hardware on page 19 If you encount...

Page 83: ...hardware at http www agilent com find 89600 or contact your local Test and Measurement Call Center or sales office You must have installed the 89600 VSA application software Installing 89600 Software on page 24 and setup your VXI measurement hardware Introduction on page 32 before installing the IEEE 1394 card To install IEEE 1394 PCMCIA cardbus in your computer 1 Shut down or turn off the compute...

Page 84: ...If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not prompt you to install a driver for the E8491 click Start Settings Control Panel Add Remove Programs If the E8491 is listed the driver has already been installed 3 If the Found New Hardware Wizard prompts you to install a driver for the E8491 you can install this driver from the 89600 Installation CD Click 1ext 4 In the next dialog box select Search for sui...

Page 85: ...84 Chapter4 Installing IEEE 1394 Interfaces in Computers Installing drivers for IEEE 1394 and E8491 ...

Page 86: ...85 5 Installing GPIB LA1 and USB Interface Cards ...

Page 87: ...ently Asked Question What type of IEEE 1394 interface can I use in my computer to connect to the 89600S VXI hardware at http www agilent com find 89600 or contact your local Test and Measurement Call Center or sales office For a GPIB interface on a desktop computer see to Configuring GPIB on a desktop PC page 87 For a GPIB interface on a laptop computer see to Configuring GPIB on a laptop PC page ...

Page 88: ...over back on your computer until you have installed those cards NOTE If you control other GPIB instruments or devices from this computer see Troubleshooting interference with other devices or instruments on page 233 for information on excluding those devices from the 89600 identification process If you will also be communicating with instruments via LAN continue to Installing a LAN Interface page ...

Page 89: ...ard installation is complete you must reinstall the Agilent IO libraries Insert the Agilent 89600 Series Software installation CD ROM When the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager window opens click Install Agilent 89600 VSA Select Custom Installation and select and install IO libraries If you control other GPIB instruments or devices from this computer see page 233 for information on excluding thos...

Page 90: ...l it now following the instructions that came with the interface NOTE If your computer and the instrument are connected to a building LAN you may need to check with your network administrator to verify that the IP addresses for your computer and the instrument satisfy requirements Continue with Step 3 part c in Install the necessary I O interface cards in the computer on page 19 ...

Page 91: ...B interface Installing a USB interface If the USB interface is not already installed in your computer install it now following the instructions that came with the interface Continue with Step 3 part c in Install the necessary I O interface cards in the computer on page 19 ...

Page 92: ... To make the LA1 to GPIB gateway connection 1 Connect the LAN cable to the E5810A LAN GPIB Gateway and a GPIB cable from the E5810A LAN GPIB Gateway to your GPIB instrument Connect power to the E5810A LAN GPIB Gateway 2 Do not configure the E5810 You will be instructed to do this later Continue with Step 3 part c in Install the necessary I O interface cards in the computer on page 19 ...

Page 93: ...92 Chapter5 Installing GPIB LAN and USB Interface Cards Configuring a LA1 to GPIB gateway ...

Page 94: ...93 6 Configuring IO Interfaces ...

Page 95: ...asurement hardware is an Agilent Infiniium oscilloscope skip this chapter and follow the instructions in Configuring Infiniium Windows XP Scopes on page 111 Agilent Logic Analyzer If your measurement hardware is an Agilent Logic Analyzer skip this chapter and follow the instructions in the Connecting to a Network page 145 and 89600 I O Connections page 146 IEEE 1394 to VXI interface For IEEE 1394 ...

Page 96: ...rt All Programs Agilent IO Libraries Suite Agilent Connection Expert Connection Expert will automatically detect and configure most interfaces and instruments and will assign names and other default configuration settings If the VXIO interface does not show up check cable connections and power cord connections Also check another port on the E8491 VXI Interconnect Module Click Refresh All to update...

Page 97: ...ing other mainframes in the system When a mainframe is turned on the VXI Resource Manager reconfigures that mainframe For more information about VXI interfaces see Connectivity in the Agilent IO Libraries Suite Documentation Click on the IO Control icon in the task bar and then select Documentation Or click Start All Programs Agilent IO Libraries Suite Documentation If you will also be communicati...

Page 98: ...ocumentation You must ensure that the IP addresses for your computer and measurement hardware are compatible then configure the LAN interface The IP address consists of 4 groups of numbers separated by periods for example 192 192 192 25 To configure your LA1 interface 1 Set the IP address on the instrument using the appropriate set of instructions instrument IP address for a computer on Local Area...

Page 99: ...IP address begins with anything other than 10 set the subnet mask to 255 255 0 0 Press System Config I O Subnet Mask type the new address using the number keypad and press Enter For all other instruments accept the default numbers that appear for the subnet mask Click OK and close all dialog boxes c If you are prompted to reboot your computer do so now 2 Be sure that both the instrument and your c...

Page 100: ...the computer address to 10 10 10 9 For Windows XP click Start right click My 1etwork Places Properties right click Local Area Connection Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Use the following IP address or For Windows Vista click Start right click 1etwork Properties View Status in Local Area Connection Properties Internet Protocol Ver 4 Properties Use the following IP address Enter the I...

Page 101: ...trument a Click on LA1 in the Instrument I O on this PC section b Click Add an instrument in the Task Guide section The Add LAN Instrument window will open You can browse for the instrument to be added and select the check box If the instrument is not listed click Add Address Enter the hostname or select IP address and enter the IP address of the instrument c Click OK Connection Expert will automa...

Page 102: ...ill prevent Agilent IO Libraries from any communication with these instruments and cause the green checkmark to become a red X in Connection Expert You can disconnect the instrument by selecting Control Disconnect in the 89601 software Select Refresh in Connection Expert and the green checkmark will be shown If you will also be communicating with measurement hardware via a LAN to GPIB portal conti...

Page 103: ...icies concerning user connections IP address etc To configure the Agilent E5810 LA1 GPIB Gateway interface 1 Connect the E5810 to the network and to instruments 2 Plug in and power on the E5810 and any GPIB instruments E5810 The IP address should be displayed in the display of the E5810 If the address does not appear see Troubleshooting Information in the E5810 Getting Started Guide Series 6000 70...

Page 104: ...ite Agilent Connection Expert 2 Add an interface For more information about LAN Client interfaces see Connectivity in the Documentation section of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite You can find this when you click on the IO Control icon in the task bar and then select Documentation Or click Start All Programs Agilent IO Libraries Suite Documentation Connectivity a Click Add an interface on the Connec...

Page 105: ...01 software can communicate with it This will prevent Agilent IO Libraries from any communication with these instruments and cause the green checkmark to become a red X in Connection Expert You can disconnect the instrument by selecting Control Disconnect in the 89601 software Select Refresh in Connection Expert and the green checkmark will be shown If you will not be using any other measurement h...

Page 106: ... 3 LEDs should be ON If any LED is off after 20 seconds stop and refer to the 82357 USB GPIB User s Guide in the Agilent IO Libraries Suite Documentation for information 3 If the Agilent 82357 USB GPIB Interface Detected dialog box appears click OK or Accept If you want to change any of the settings refer to the 82357 documentation for instructions The graphic below is a sample from a Windows XP s...

Page 107: ...er s Guide NOTE When the 89601 software locates an instrument it locks onto the instrument so only the 89601 software can communicate with it This will prevent Agilent IO Libraries from any communication with these instruments and cause the green checkmark to become a red X in Connection Expert You can disconnect the instrument by selecting Control Disconnect in the 89601 software Select Refresh i...

Page 108: ... 1 If you are configuring a GPIB connection for measurement hardware that is currently configured as a LAN connection on this computer you must first remove the LAN configuration Then cycle power on the hardware before continuing with the GPIB configuration 2 Connect your GPIB instruments to the computer s GPIB interface Power on the PC and the instruments Series 6000 7000 Oscilloscopes On the Ser...

Page 109: ...ument so only the 89601 software can communicate with it This will prevent Agilent IO Libraries from any communication with these instruments and cause the green checkmark to become a red X in Connection Expert You can disconnect the instrument by selecting Control Disconnect in the 89601 software Select Refresh in Connection Expert and the green checkmark will be shown If you will not be using an...

Page 110: ... USB interface in the computer Power on the PC and the instruments On the Series 6000A 7000A Oscilloscopes verify the I O Controller is set to USB If it is not set to USB press Utility I O Controller XX where XX is either GPIB LAN or USB use the Entry knob labelled with a circular arrow to point the screen arrow to USB and press the Controller button For the Series 6000L Oscilloscopes see scope do...

Page 111: ... This will prevent Agilent IO Libraries from any communication with these instruments and cause the green checkmark to become a red X in Connection Expert You can disconnect the instrument by selecting Control Disconnect in the 89601 software Select Refresh in Connection Expert and the green checkmark will be shown If you will not be using any other measurement hardware continue with Step 5 Page 2...

Page 112: ...111 7 Configuring Infiniium Windows XP Scopes ...

Page 113: ...Installing 89601 Software in Agilent Infiniium XP Scopes on page 125 Before configuring your Infiniium scope be sure you have installed the 89601 software on the PC you are using with the scope For any connection type there are up to three possible steps 1 Configure Infiniium Networking Configuring Windows XP Infiniium Networking for non DHCP Network page 114 Configuring Windows Infiniium Networki...

Page 114: ...oftware GPIB to GPIB N A N A Configuring PC Agilent IO Config for GPIB connection on page 118 USB to GPIB N A N A Configuring the USB GPIB Interface on page 123 LAN GPIB Gateway N A N A Configuring the Agilent E5810 LAN GPIB Gateway Interface on page 121 LAN using a crossover cable Configuring Windows XP Infiniium Networking for a Crossover Cable Network on page 116 Configuring PC Networking for a...

Page 115: ...y view click Network and Internet Connections and then select Network Connections 4 Click Local Area Connection and then Properties to display the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box 5 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP on the connection list and click Properties to display the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box 6 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP Address Subnet...

Page 116: ...P 1etwork Configuring Windows Infiniium 1etworking for DHCP 1etwork If your network provider uses DHCP Windows XP will automatically retrieve a dynamic IP Address from the DHCP server No configuration for the Infiniium is necessary Continue to Configuring PC Agilent IO Config for LAN connection page 119 ...

Page 117: ...onnections If you are in Category view click 1etwork and Internet Connections and then select 1etwork Connection 4 Click Local Area Connection and then Properties to display the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box 5 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP from the connection list and click Properties to display the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog screen 6 Select Use the following IP add...

Page 118: ...indows XP select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties For Windows Vista select Internet Protocol Version 4 and click Properties This will display the Internet Protocol TCP IP or Version 4 Properties dialog screen 4 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP Address for the PC you created in step 1 of Configuring Windows XP Infiniium Networking for a Crossover Cable Network page ...

Page 119: ...and instruments It will also assign names and other default configuration settings 2 To verify that the computer recognized the instrument expand GPIB0 in the Instrument I O on this PC section Connection Expert will list all instruments and their addresses NOTE Agilent Connection Expert will not find the Infiniium scope if the scope application is not running NOTE When the 89601 software locates a...

Page 120: ...t in the Task Guide section The LAN selection should be highlighted but if not highlight it c Click OK d Select IP address in the LAN instrument dialog box and enter the IP address of the instrument You can also use Hostname if it is known e Click OK 3 To verify that the computer recognized the instrument expand LA1 in the Instrument I O on this PC section Connection Expert lists all instruments a...

Page 121: ...ing Infiniium Windows XP Scopes Configuring PC Agilent IO Config for LA1 connection instrument by selecting Control Disconnect in the 89601 software Select Refresh in Connection Expert and the green checkmark will be shown ...

Page 122: ...on the E5810 and any GPIB instruments The IP address should be displayed in the display If the address does not appear see Troubleshooting Information in the E5810 Getting Started Guide 3 Configure the E5810 a Display the E5810 Welcome Page In your Web browser type http IP address where IP address is the current E5830A IP address such as 169 254 58 10 shown on the E5810 display Press Enter b Take ...

Page 123: ...elect IP address and enter IP address from the E5810A see step 3b d Click OK Connection Expert will automatically configure the interface and instruments and will assign names and other default configuration settings 7 To verify that the computer recognized the instrument expand Remote GPIB1 in the Instrument I O on this PC section Connection Expert will list all instruments and their addresses NO...

Page 124: ...l 3 LEDs should be ON If any LED is off after 20 seconds stop and refer to the 82357 USB GPIB User s Guide in the Agilent IO Libraries Suite Documentation for information 3 If the Agilent 82357 USB GPIB Interface Detected dialog box appears click OK or Accept If you want to change any of the settings refer to the 82357 documentation for instructions 4 Connect one or more instruments to the GPIB co...

Page 125: ...NOTE When the 89601 software locates an instrument it locks onto the instrument so only the 89601 software can communicate with it This will prevent Agilent IO Libraries from any communication with these instruments and cause the green checkmark to become a red X in Connection Expert You can disconnect the instrument by selecting Control Disconnect in the 89601 software Select Refresh in Connectio...

Page 126: ...125 8 Installing 89601 Software in Agilent Infiniium XP Scopes ...

Page 127: ...Windows XP Many Infiniium oscilloscopes provide an open Microsoft Windows XP Pro operating system that enables you to install other applications You can install and operate the 89601A Vector Signal Analyzer software on these scopes If you are installing 89600 software on a PC connected to your Infiniium scope skip this chapter and see Chapter 7 Configuring Infiniium Windows XP Scopes on page 111 ...

Page 128: ...emaining screens Remember this change does not take effect until you reboot 2 Install the 89600 VSA software as follows a Insert the Agilent Technologies 89600 Series Software CD into the scope s CD drive If your scope does not have a CD drive use the USB procedure described in steps 1 7 of Chapter 9 Installing Agilent 89600 Software in Agilent X Series Signal Analyzers on page 131 b When the Agil...

Page 129: ...128 Chapter8 Installing 89601 Software in Agilent Infiniium XP Scopes Installing the 89600 software 3 Start the 89600 VSA Click Start Programs Agilent 89600 VSA Vector Signal Analyzer ...

Page 130: ...mulated Hardware water mark still appears check the hardware configuration as follows a in the 89600 VSA window click Utilities Hardware b Check the Default Hardware check box and click OK 4 If the Infiniium application is running then there is a VISA configuration problem which you can fix as follows a Stop the VSA application b Minimize the Infiniium application c Start the Connection Expert app...

Page 131: ...130 Chapter8 Installing 89601 Software in Agilent Infiniium XP Scopes Verifying correct operation ...

Page 132: ...131 9 Installing Agilent 89600 Software in Agilent X Series Signal Analyzers ...

Page 133: ...600 VSA software from the Agilent 89600 VSA Analysis software home page www agilent com find 89600 You can also install the software from the Agilent 89600 software product CD Since the Agilent X Series Signal Analyzers do not have a CD drive you can use a USB Flash drive The first step is to copy the contents of the Agilent 89600 VSA Software CD onto the USB Flash Drive The Agilent 89600 VSA soft...

Page 134: ...xit 2 Insert a USB Flash Drive into a USB port on the same PC that the Agilent 89600 VSA Software CD is in 3 Copy the contents of the Agilent 89600 VSA Software CD onto the USB Flash Drive 4 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the analyzer NOTE To install the Agilent 89600 VSA software on the analyzer you need to have administrator privileges Press Ctrl Alt Delete then click Log Off Log back in as...

Page 135: ...ts and Features window of the InstallShield Wizard select Agilent 89600 VSA Only the 89600 VSA software is currently supported in your Agilent X Series Signal Analyzer 9 When the installation is complete exit the Installation Manager NOTE When installing the 89600 VSA in a logic analyzer mainframe Hardware support is disabled This prevents using disk space for unnecessary components that are not n...

Page 136: ...operation To verify correct operation 1 Start tht X Series analyzer application Double click the LaunchXSA icon on the Windows desktop 2 After the X Series analyzer finishes booting up start the Agilent 89600 VSA analyzer press the Mode hardkey and the 89601 VSA softkey to launch the 89600 VSA software Continue with Step 5 Page 20 ...

Page 137: ...136 Chapter9 Installing Agilent 89600 Software in Agilent X Series Signal Analyzers Verifying correct operation ...

Page 138: ...137 10 Linking Logic Analyzers to the Agilent 89600 VSA ...

Page 139: ...ogic Analyzers all use the same Logic Analyzer software The Logic Analyzer link to the 89600 VSA is available with Logic Analyzer software revision 3 20 and higher The Distortion Suite application 89604A supports the Logic Analyzer as acquisition hardware as long as Use 89600 VSA Application and Show 89600 VSA are selected To select Use 89600 VSA Application and Show 89600 VSA start the Distortion...

Page 140: ... on a separate PC The 89600 VSA works with the 16900 series Logic Analyzer whether the 16900 series Logic Analyzer is online or offline Configurations for linking the Agilent 16900 series Logic Analyzer to the Agilent 89600 VSA are Logic Analyzer application and VSA application both running on the Logic Analyzer mainframe From a speed standpoint this is generally the highest performance configurat...

Page 141: ... of serial data and tools that serialize several parallel busses into one bus The software tools are integrated with the Logic Analyzer application and the output of these software tools look like parallel bus data to the 89600 VSA The 89600 VSA reads the collection of tools identifies those that can be used as input and adds them to the collection of module names available for analysis Table 10 1...

Page 142: ...16800 series Logic Analyzer whether the 1680 or 16800 series Logic Analyzer is online or offline Configurations for linking the Agilent 1680 or 16800 series Logic Analyzer to the Agilent 89600 VSA are Logic Analyzer application and VSA application both running on the Logic Analyzer mainframe From a speed standpoint this is generally the highest performance configuration Logic Analyzer application ...

Page 143: ...e Logic Analyzer Offline analysis does not require a connection to the Logic Analyzer mainframe The 89600 VSA application runs on any PC running Windows Vista or Windows XP Professional The 89600 VSA application works with the 1690 series Logic Analyzer whether it is online or offline Configurations for linking an Agilent 1690 series Logic Analyzer to an Agilent 89600 VSA are Logic Analyzer applic...

Page 144: ...on a PC follow the instructions in Installing 89600 Software on page 24 To install the 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer software in an Agilent 1680 or 16900 series Logic Analyzer mainframe with a built in CD drive be sure to log on with administrator privileges To install the 89600 software a Insert the Agilent Technologies 89600 Series Software CD into the logic analyzer s CD drive NOTE The 16901 and...

Page 145: ... VSA Software Installation NOTE When installing the 89600 VSA in a logic analyzer mainframe Hardware support is disabled This prevents using disk space for unnecessary components that are not needed when the 89600 VSA software is installed in a logic analyzer ...

Page 146: ...COM Automation to properly set up your network connection and configure the firewall To access the Setting Up for COM Automation information start the Logic Analyzer application and click Help Help Topics COM Automation Setting Up for COM Automation The preferred method for installing the Logic Analyzer COM Automation client software is to install the Logic Analyzer software on the remote computer...

Page 147: ...ing screen shot is of an 89600 I O Connections explorer pane Adding an Instrument You can use the Agilent 89600 I O Connections utility to add an instrument in any of the following ways Click Add Instrument on the toolbar Right click anywhere in the Explorer Pane then click Add Instrument From the menu bar click I O Configuration Add Instrument When the Add Instrument dialog box appears select Agi...

Page 148: ...nections the 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer online help To get access to the online help start the 89600 VSA application then click Help Contents Information about the Agilent 89600 IO Connections is located under Product Overview Measurement Hardware Agilent 89600 IO Connections ...

Page 149: ...tep 4 When the Open dialog box appears click the Look in drop down menu and open C Program Files Agilent 89600 VSA LogicAnalyzer demo nadc statedata ala The file demo nadc statedata ala is a configuration and data file of an NADC signal that was installed with the 89601A software Step 5 Click Start All Programs Agilent 89600 VSA Logic Analyzer IO Connections When the Agilent 89600 I O Connections ...

Page 150: ...t is not supported Click hardware tabs that have a red X and clear the current hardware selection Refer to the ADC Tab section of the 89600 VSA online help for more information on hardware configurations Step 8 Click Input Digital Type 97 2 kSa Sec in the Frequency Sample Rate text box Your Input Properties dialog box Digital settings should now be the same as the settings in the following Input P...

Page 151: ...Analysis this is the end of the example If your 89600 VSA does have option AYA you can now digitally demodulate this signal Step 11 Click MeasSetup Demodulator Digital Demod Step 12 Click MeasSetup Demod Properties In the Format Tab dialog box click Preset to Standard Cellular 1ADC In the Search Tab dialog box clear the Pulse Search selection Click Close Your 89600 VSA display should now look simi...

Page 152: ...Chapter 10 151 Linking Logic Analyzers to the Agilent 89600 VSA Logic Analyzer Link Examples ...

Page 153: ... does not appear click File Go Offline Click Ok in the Information dialog box Step 6 Click Start All Programs Agilent 89600 VSA Logic Analyzer IO Connections When the Agilent 89600 I O Connections dialog box appears click Add Instrument When the Add Instrument dialog box appears select Agilent Logic Analyzer and click OK Type localhost in the Hostname text box Click Test Connection to make sure th...

Page 154: ...r 10 153 Linking Logic Analyzers to the Agilent 89600 VSA Logic Analyzer Link Examples settings in the following Input Properties dialog box Step 10 Click Close Step 11 Click the Play button on the 89600 VSA ...

Page 155: ...odulation Analysis this is the end of the example If your 89600 VSA does have option AYA you can now digitally demodulate this signal Step 12 Click MeasSetup Demodulator Digital Demod Step 13 Click MeasSetup Demod Properties In the Format Tab dialog box click Preset to Standard Cellular 1ADC In the Search Tab dialog box clear the Pulse Search selection Click Close Your 89600 VSA display should now...

Page 156: ...Chapter 10 155 Linking Logic Analyzers to the Agilent 89600 VSA Logic Analyzer Link Examples ...

Page 157: ...ter Tools Folder Options View and clear Use simple file sharing Recommended if currently selected Step 1 Locate the file demo nadc statedata ala on the PC that has the 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer application installed on it The file is located at C Program Files Agilent 89600 VSA LogicAnalyzer demo nadc statedata ala The file demo nadc statedata ala is a configuration and data file of an NADC sig...

Page 158: ...l Analyzer application Step 9 Click Utilities Hardware Clear Default Configuration if currently selected Clear Simulate Hardware if currently selected Select TCPIP Host 1ame or TCPIP IP address as ADC 1 and click OK NOTE Selecting TCPIP Host 1ame or TCPIP IP address as ADC 1 can create a hardware configuration that is not supported A red X on a hardware tab in the Select Hardware dialog box indica...

Page 159: ...97 2 kSa Sec in the Frequency Sample Rate text box Your Input Properties dialog box Digital settings should now be the same as the settings in the following Input Properties dialog box Step 11 Click Close Step 12 Click the Play button on the 89600 VSA Your 89600 VSA display should now look similar to the following screenshot ...

Page 160: ...mple If your 89600 VSA does have option AYA you can now digitally demodulate this signal Step 13 Click MeasSetup Demodulator Digital Demod Step 14 Click MeasSetup Demod Properties In the Format Tab dialog box click Preset to Standard Cellular 1ADC In the Search Tab dialog box clear the Pulse Search selection Click Close Your 89600 VSA display should now look similar to the following screenshot ...

Page 161: ...160 Chapter10 Linking Logic Analyzers to the Agilent 89600 VSA Logic Analyzer Link Examples ...

Page 162: ...161 11 Linking a Synthetic Instrument SI Spectrum Analyzer to the Agilent 89600 VSA ...

Page 163: ...se of an underlying application program interface API called an SI Physics Server You must install and create the SI Physics Server After the SI Physics Server is created you must configure it to connect to the N8221 and N8201 to create the Agilent Synthetic Instrument SI Spectrum Analyzer Only after this process has been completed can you proceed to connect the 89600 VSA software to the Agilent S...

Page 164: ...teps to connect the 89600 VSA software to the Agilent SI Spectrum Analyzer NOTE The SI Physics Server can operate in a computer other than the computer the 89600 VSA software is operating in however the SI Physics Server software must also be installed in the computer that the 89600 VSA software is operating in If the SI Physics Server is not installed in the same computer that the 89600 VSA softw...

Page 165: ...164 Chapter11 Linking a Synthetic Instrument SI Spectrum Analyzer to the Agilent 89600 VSA Linking an SI Spectrum Analyzer 1ext Step 4 Click 1ext to start the installation ...

Page 166: ...wing Installation Complete window comes up The SI Physics Server software is now installed in the same computer that the 89600 VSA software is installed in Step 6 Click Start All Programs Agilent 89600 VSA SI Spectrum Analyzer IO Connections The Agilent 89600 I O Connections explorer pane will come up Click LA1 TCPIP then click Add instrument in the toolbar ...

Page 167: ...ware are running on different computers enter the IP address and Port number where the SI Physics server operates Click Test Connection and verify that the instrument is connected Click OK to close this window after verifying the connection Step 9 Click Start All Programs Agilent 89600 VSA Vector Signal Analyzer to start the 89600 VSA In the 89600 VSA application click Utilities Hardware to bring ...

Page 168: ...d measurement setup parameters refer to the 89600 VSA online help To get access to the online help start the 89600 VSA application then click Help Contents Information about the SI Spectrum Analyzer is located under Product Overview Measurement Hardware Agilent SI Spectrum Analyzer Additional information about the Agilent 89600 IO Connections is located under Product Overview Measurement Hardware ...

Page 169: ...168 Chapter11 Linking a Synthetic Instrument SI Spectrum Analyzer to the Agilent 89600 VSA Linking an SI Spectrum Analyzer ...

Page 170: ...169 12 Connecting Acqiris Waveform Digitizers to the Agilent 89600 VSA ...

Page 171: ...t Acqiris DC222 DC252 DC282 DC438 or DC440 as a data source The Acqiris digitizers can be configured with the 89600 VSA Software in two different modes Standard Operation Acqiris Waveform Digitizers are linked to the 89601A VSA software running on a PC using the IC414 interface Embedded Operation Acqiris Waveform Digitizers are linked to the 89601A VSA software running on an embedded controller PC...

Page 172: ...ris Waveform Digitizers are linked to the 89600 VSA Software running on a PC using the U1056A 101 interface Embedded Operation Acqiris Waveform Digitizers are linked to the 89600 VSA Software running on an embedded controller U1056A 300 Embedded CompactPCI Processor Acqiris Digitizers Supported The 89600 VSA application supports the Agilent U1065A and U1066A Acqiris Digitizers consisting of the fo...

Page 173: ...able 3 The installation process may ask you to reboot your computer Click OK for a reboot NOTE The digitizer crate must be turned on before the computer reboot for the new hardware to be found Also whenever the digitizer crate is powered down your computer will need to be rebooted to find the new hardware again 4 Install the Agilent 89600 VSA Software a Turn on the computer If the computer is alre...

Page 174: ...ded that you read the Readme information e To start the 89600 VSA Software installation click Install 89600 Series Software The Agilent 89600 Series Software InstallShield Wizard window opens Click 1ext f Read the license agreement and warranty terms Click to accept the terms and continue installation If you do not accept the terms you will not be able to install the software Click 1ext ...

Page 175: ...OK Click 1ext h In the Select Products and Features window of the InstallShield Wizard select the products and features you want to install Clear any selections you do not want For example if you do not want desktop shortcuts icons created clear the check box to disable that option NOTE Selecting a check box will install that product or feature and clearing a check box will uninstall the product o...

Page 176: ...ns verifying that you do want to install floating license support If you do not click 1o j In the Setup Status window of the InstallShield Wizard click Install k After the software has installed you will get an attention message explaining the 14 day trial license and reminding you to install a permanent license prior to the expiration of the 14 day trial license Click OK l In the InstallShield Wi...

Page 177: ...re Support window opens To install the Acqiris software select Hardware Support Menu and click 1ext 5 Install the Acqiris VSA Server Software a To start the Acqiris software installation select Acqiris VSA Server and click Install Hardware Support NOTE If you do not want to install the Agilent IO Libraries or the VXI based VSA libraries you will need to clear these check boxes ...

Page 178: ...l The default folder of C Program Files Agilent Agilent Acqiris VSA Server is recommended Click 1ext d In the Confirm Installation window click 1ext e When the software has installed the Installation Complete window will open Click Close f The installation process may ask you to reboot your computer Click OK for a reboot 6 Run and configure the Acqiris VSA Server a Click Start All Programs Agilent...

Page 179: ... 1ew to configure the Acqiris Digitizer b In the Agilent Acqiris VSA Profile Editor window after you name and configure your digitizer click Save If you have more than one digitizer continue to configure and save each one NOTE You can configure several server profiles but only one server can be launched at a time ...

Page 180: ...tatus will say OK You may set an appropriate name for each digitizer profile IMPORTANT The Agilent Acqiris VSA Server window must stay open for the Acqiris digitizer to remain connected to the 89600 VSA Software 7 Run the 89600 VSA Software a Click on the Vector Signal Analyzer icon on your computer or click Start All Programs Agilent 89600 VSA Vector Signal Analyzer b Verify the 89600 VSA Softwar...

Page 181: ... Controller does not have a CD driver the first step is to copy the contents of the Agilent 89600 Series Software installation CD ROM onto a USB Flash Drive The Agilent 89600 VSA Software is not protected or encrypted The copy you make will be identical to the original CD NOTE This procedure assumes that a USB Flash Drive is being used Other USB storage devices such as a USB hard drive or USB CD D...

Page 182: ... Installation Manager g When the Agilent Installation Manager window opens click Install 89600 Series Software The Agilent 89600 Series Software InstallShield Wizard window will open Click 1ext h Read the licensing information in the Software License and Warranty message window Click to accept the terms and continue installation Click 1ext i In the Choose Destination Location window of the Install...

Page 183: ... 1ext j In the Select Products and Features window of the InstallShield Wizard select Agilent 89600 VSA k In the Setup Status window of the InstallShield Wizard click Install l After the software has installed you will get an attention message explaining the 14 day trial license and reminding you to install a permanent ...

Page 184: ... n After the 89600 Series software is installed the Select Hardware Support window opens To install the Acqiris software select Hardware Support Menu and click 1ext 3 Install the Acqiris VSA Server Software a To start the Acqiris software installation select Acqiris VSA Server and click Install Hardware Support NOTE If you do not want to install the Agilent IO Libraries or the VXI based VSA librar...

Page 185: ... The default folder of C Program Files Agilent Agilent Acqiris VSA Server is recommended Click 1ext d In the Confirm Installation window click 1ext e When the software has installed the Installation Complete window will open Click Close f The installation process may ask you to reboot your computer Click OK for a reboot 4 Run and configure the Acqiris VSA Server a Click Start All Programs Agilent ...

Page 186: ...n 1ew to configure the Acqiris Digitizer b In the Agilent Acqiris VSA Profile Editor window after you name and configure your digitizer click Save If you have more than one digitizer continue to configure and save each one NOTE You can configure several server profiles but only one server can be launched at a time ...

Page 187: ...atus will say OK You may set an appropriate name for each digitizer profile IMPORTANT The Agilent Acqiris VSA Server window must stay open for the Acqiris digitizer to remain connected to the 89600 VSA Software 5 Run the 89600 VSA Software a Click on the Vector Signal Analyzer icon on your computer or click Start All Programs Agilent 89600 VSA Vector Signal Analyzer b Verify the 89600 VSA Software...

Page 188: ...187 13 Installing a 1ode Locked License ...

Page 189: ...un the software on the PC you removed the license from NOTE The term PC also refers to products such as analyzers and oscilloscopes running the 89600 VSA software If you purchased a floating license for your 89600 software see installation instructions in Chapter 14 Setting Up a Floating License Server on page 197 and Chapter 15 Setting Up a Floating License Client on page 215 If you are using a d...

Page 190: ...ograms Agilent Distortion Suite Distortion Suite Start Programs Agilent WLA1 Test WLA1 Test You must accept a trial or demo license or install a permanent license authorization before you can run the applications See instructions that follow You can also transfer a license from another computer Transferring a license from another computer page 195 NOTE If your analyzer includes measurement hardwar...

Page 191: ...ou did not purchase the 89600 software you cannot access the Vector Signal Analyzer or Spectrum Analyzer applications independent of WLAN Test The Trial License enables all software options for the analyzer for fourteen days When you install the permanent Site Key license only the options you purchased will be enabled The Demo License lets you run the software with limited functionality You cannot...

Page 192: ...a License Certificate One Upgrade Certificate covers all the software and options installed on one computer 3 Obtain the site code for your computer The site code is a 30 character hexadecimal code created by the 89600 installation process to identify your computer Each computer has a different site code There are two ways to find the site code If you are starting the analyzer for the first time a...

Page 193: ...clicking Start All Programs Agilent 89600 VSA Spectrum Analyzer or Vector Signal Analyzer or Start All Programs Agilent Distortion Suite Distortion Suite or Start All Programs Agilent WLA1 Test WLA1 Test b Click Utilities License Modify The Site Code is displayed in the Site Code box CAUTION Be sure to obtain and install your Site Key within 14 days At the end of the 14 day trial period the trial ...

Page 194: ...licenses on more than one computer so you can identify which license file goes on which computer 3 Below the Site Code list the License Certificate Number for each piece of software and software option you installed on that computer You can get this number from the gray parchment License Certificate that was shipped with the analyzer If you are installing a software update list one Update Certific...

Page 195: ...nd paste the Site Key in the space provided and click Update The Site Key is a hexadecimal number containing only the numerals 0 through 9 and letters A through F The Site Key is not case sensitive and spaces are optional If you received your Site Key via fax you must type the 26 character Site Key in the space CAUTION If your trial license has expired the Site Code for your computer has changed a...

Page 196: ...orization dialog box click Transfer In and Register Transfer d Enter the path where you want the license imprint file stored and click OK 2 Transfer the license request file to the source computer the computer that currently has the license using an available transfer medium such as a floppy disk flash drive or network location 3 Perform the following steps at the source computer a Start the analy...

Page 197: ... computers 2 Obtain a license for one of the computers in the usual way and install the license 3 When you want to run the application on the other computer click Utilities License on the licensed source computer and click Direct Out 4 A dialog box will open asking you for the path to the license destination directory on shared network drive Type or browse to it and click OK This transfers the lic...

Page 198: ...197 14 Setting Up a Floating License Server ...

Page 199: ...tting up a floating license server for your 89600 analyzer If you purchased a node locked license for your 89600 software installation instructions are in Chapter 13 Installing a Node Locked License on page 187 If you are using a demo license start the software and follow the instructions for accepting a demo license ...

Page 200: ...dows Vista Business Enterprise or Ultimate 32 bit only Windows 2000 Server Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 NOTE If you are currently using Sun Solaris 8 0 as a FlexLM license server for other products and are familiar with configuring the license server the agilevsa and agilevsa2 vendor daemons are available on the 89600 installation CD in unsupported LicenseDaemon SunSolaris NOTE If you w...

Page 201: ...servers see Setting up Redundant License Servers page 209 Setting up client PCs To set up FLEXnet Licensing on your client PC the computer where you will run the 89600 software see Chapter 15 Setting Up a Floating License Client on page 215 Adding license files If you are adding licenses to an existing server see Adding License lic Files page 211 ...

Page 202: ...s in the SystemRoot vsa licenses help folder To install floating license support NOTE If the 89600 License Support software currently installed on your server computer is from an Agilent 89600 CD with version lower than Version 7 0 you will need to uninstall and remove the current license support If the 89600 License Support software currently installed on your server computer is from an Agilent 8...

Page 203: ...ing License Support program in Programs highlight Agilent 89600 Series Software Change in the toolbar The Agilent 89600 Series Software InstallShield Wizard opens Select Modify and click 1ext 4 In the Select Products and Features window select Floating License Support ...

Page 204: ...t Click 1ext 5 A warning message opens verifying that you do want to install floating license support Click Yes 6 Click Finish in the Maintenance Complete window 7 If you see any errors in the command window you may need to refresh the license support Click Start All Programs Agilent 89600 License Support Server License Server Refresh 8 Continue to Obtaining your Floating License File page 204 ...

Page 205: ...License File Request Form This sheet of paper is in the Read Me First envelope shipped with your software You can fill in the requested information and return the form by fax to 707 577 5043 2 Collect the License Certificates for all copies of the 89600 software and each software option that you purchased The License Certificates are printed on gray parchment and are shipped in the Read Me First e...

Page 206: ...our License Certificate Numbers NOTE If you are running 89600 software using several independent license servers submit a separate License File Request for each license server Each License Certificate can only be used once and is intended to provide a license file for a single server If you need to allocate the licenses within a License Certificate across multiple servers please make a special not...

Page 207: ...grams Agilent 89600 License Support Server License Files Directory This opens an Explorer window in the SystemRoot vsa licenses directory b Drag the license file from the e mail message and drop it in the licenses directory 2 If you receive your license file via fax you must type the file and save it under the name specified in the fax The file must go in the directory described in the previous st...

Page 208: ...ny key on the keyboard b When the installation is finished and reads Finished Press any key to continue press any key on the keyboard 2 Verify that the license server is working Click Start All Programs Agilent 89600 License Support Server License Server Status When you install the server for Version 7 0 and greater two files are installed empty_license_file _for _agilevsa2 lic and empty_license_f...

Page 209: ... is mike and a port number of 2110 is required You need to specify a port only if it is specified on the SERVER line of the license file or files and it is not in the range of 27000 to 27009 The following table shows the possible formats for the variable value NOTE You must install the 89600 Series Software on each client PC Rather than installing the software from individual CDs you can copy the ...

Page 210: ...rs see Installing Floating License Support page 201 2 Obtain your floating license file see Obtaining your Floating License File page 204 You must provide the host ID for all three computers 3 Install your license file see Installing your Floating License File page 206 with the following exceptions a Using an ASCII editor change the default hostname settings in your license lic file to the actual ...

Page 211: ...util to windir VSA licenses d Replace the SERVER line in the empty license files with the 3 lines created in step a and save to windir VSA licenses e Copy the 3 license files to the licenses directory on each of the other two server PCs 4 Start the license server on each of the PCs See Starting Your License Server page 207 5 Verify that the license servers are installed properly Click Start All Pr...

Page 212: ...ld daemon name when you refresh You may safely ignore the error as the refresh was successful To verify this run the status in the next step 3 After you have done this you can verify that the license servers have received the new license information by clicking Start All Programs Agilent 89600 License Support Server License Server Status If this does not work you may need to stop and restart the l...

Page 213: ... 2 You must make sure that you are using a compatible version of lmgrd when you start it up for a particular license lic file When you have license lic files for two different FLEXnet licensed products the products may ship with the different versions of FLEXnet Licensing FLEXnet Licensing is designed to handle this situation If you install an application that provides a newer version of FLEXnet L...

Page 214: ...er License Server Uninstall This will not remove your current licenses 2 Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs 3 Select Agilent 89600 Series Software and click Change 4 Select Modify in the Modify repair or remove Agilent 89600 Series Software dialog box and click 1ext Clear the Floating License Support checkbox and click 1ext This will not remove your current licenses 5 Click Finish 6 ...

Page 215: ... a server use the first host ID listed License Files Directory Run this file to open an explorer window in the licenses directory License Server Install Run this file to install FLEXnet Licensing as a service and start FLEXnet Licensing License Server Refresh Run this file after you have installed a new license file or modified an existing license file This forces a currently running FLEXnet Licen...

Page 216: ...215 15 Setting Up a Floating License Client ...

Page 217: ...stalling and setting up a floating license client for your 89600 analyzer If you purchased a node locked license for your 89600 software see Chapter 13 Installing a Node Locked License on page 187 If you are using a demo license start the software and follow the instructions for accepting a demo license ...

Page 218: ... license from the server and run the 89600 series software These are the basic steps to set up FLEXnet Licensing on a client PC 1 Install 89600 Series Software on your client PC as instructed in Chapter 2 Installing 89600 Software on page 23 2 Install 89600 license support on your client PC as instructed in Chapter 14 Setting Up a Floating License Server on page 197 3 Set system environment variab...

Page 219: ...et the name of the server computer or computers from your license administrator 2 For Windows XP click Start Control Panel System Advanced Environment Variables For Windows Vista click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Advanced system settings in the side panel Environment Variables 3 Add a new variable named AGILEVSA2_LICE1SE_FILE that points to the license server computer a Click...

Page 220: ... over any LM_LICENSE_FILE settings you might have set up for other applications that use FLEXnet Licensing AGILEVSA2_LICENSE_FILE is searched first for a valid license before LM_LICENSE_FILE As a result using the AGILEVSA2_LICENSE_FILE variable will isolate your 89600 Series Software license configurations from other applications that use the LM_LICENSE_FILE variable ...

Page 221: ...Test NOTE If two to three minutes after starting the 89600 VSA software a License Warning message window appears that says Lost connection to network license server for the following you may have a firewall incompatibility Every two to three minutes the 89600 VSA software will connect to the license server to check the floating license status Some third party firewall applications treat this as a ...

Page 222: ...221 16 Diagnostics ...

Page 223: ...ond IF baseband channel page 62 2 RF channel 89640A Cable connections 89640 with second RF channel page 64 1 channel 89641A Cable connections 89641 page 67 89641A second IF BB channel Cable connections 89641 with second IF baseband channel page 68 2 RF channel 89641A Cable connections 89641 with second RF channel page 70 Table 16 2 Summary of Diagnostic Issues and Procedures Issue Discussion Your ...

Page 224: ...he 0 to 40 MHz baseband signal path page 248 Your analyzer uses non VXI measurement hardware and when you start the 89600 software you get a message saying the hardware wasn t found or Simulated Hardware appears on the trace grid Troubleshooting a LAN interface problem page 230 Other instruments or devices connected to the same computer reset or experience errors when you start an 89600 analyzer T...

Page 225: ...ious 90 dBc 40 MHz Spurious 78 dBc 2 56 GHz SWR 1 5 Frequency Reference Out 10 MHz Amplitude 7 dBm SSB Phase Noise 140 dBc Hz at 100 1 k 10MHz offsets RF 1 GHz SSB Phase Noise 109 dBc Hz at 20 kHz 122 dBc Hz at 100 kHz offset External Reference Input E4433B Spectrum Analyzer Frequency 3 to 7 GHz Amplitude Range 20 to 15 dBm E4407B Power Meter Dual Channel Absolute Accuracy 0 5 Power Reference Accu...

Page 226: ...Chapter 16 225 Diagnostics Troubleshooting a VXI mainframe failure Troubleshooting a VXI mainframe failure Using the mainframe service guide verify that all power supplies and fan s are operational ...

Page 227: ...etc 3 Verify that the power supply splitter cable is connected between the PC power supply and the PCI card 4 The E8491B requires installation of the PCI to IEEE 1394 host adapter in a bus mastering PCI slot Consult your PC s user manual to determine which slots are bus mastering it is possible that all slots are bus mastering 5 In addition to the above you may need to move the PCI to IEEE 1394 ho...

Page 228: ... you are running Vector Signal Analyzer or Spectrum Analyzer close the application 2 Click Start All Programs Agilent IO Libraries Suite Agilent Connection Expert 3 In the right column select VXI in list and click Delete 4 Click Add Interface and then select VXI Agilent E8491 IEEE 1394 to VXI Controller then click Add 5 If E8491 IEEE to VXI is not listed you may need to install a driver for the E8...

Page 229: ...e setup CD ROM c When the Installation Manager window opens select Install Agilent 89600 VSA d Click 1ext in the Welcome window and Yes in the Software License and Warranty window e In the Installation Options window select Custom Installation and click 1ext f In the Custom Installation window select IO Libraries Suite 14 0 from the list Click 1ext g In the Installation Settings window click Insta...

Page 230: ...kely faulty 4 Verify the E8491B slot zero VXI controller card a Click on the Agilent IO Control icon and click VXI Resource Manager Edit Resources then click the Run button b If an error is reported click Start All Programs Agilent IO Libraries Suite Agilent Connection Expert If Connection Expert is unable to find the E8491B then the E8491B is most likely faulty ...

Page 231: ...ll applications are closed run Task Manager a Right click an empty space in the task bar or press Alt Ctrl Delete b Click Task Manager Applications c If there are any AgtVSAVector or AgtVSAScalar applications listed highlight them and click End Task d Click the Processes tab e If there are any VSAVEC EXE or VSASCA EXE processes in the list highlight them and click End Task 2 Confirm that your PC c...

Page 232: ...hat Interactive IO can send a SCPI query if the instrument supports SCPI a Restart Interactive IO if necessary b Click Connect and check the resource name c Click Send Read d If there is an error or an incorrect response try sending a device clear first Click Device Clear If this does not help cycle power on the instrument and try step c again 5 Start an 89600 application Look for any error dialog...

Page 233: ...Interfaces and click the Configure button again Set the following parameters SICL Interface Name inst0 VISA Interface Name GPIB1 and Logical Unit 8 Press OK 4 Select TCPIP in the Available Interfaces and click the Configure button Set the following parameters SICL Interface Name lan VISA Interface Name TCPIP0 Logical Unit 30 and Default Protocol Auto Press OK 5 Select n a LAN Server in the Availab...

Page 234: ...vices get reset when you start the 89600 analyzer even if the instrument device is not controlled by 89600 Errors occur on instruments or devices not controlled by 89600 when you start the 89600 analyzer To eliminate these problems you can instruct the 89600 software to exclude specific devices from the identification process To do this edit the file C Program Files Agilent 89600 VSA VsaVisaTempla...

Page 235: ...tall product License initialization error 1etwork driver appears to not be serving this directory Re install product Use this procedure to uninstall and re install the licensing software 1 Stop the CrypKey service via the Windows Services tool For Windows 2000 click Start Settings Control Panel Administrative Services For Windows XP click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrat...

Page 236: ...ommand prompt window Click Start Run cmd OK 2 Enter the command Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Agilent Vsa 8 0 setupex U and then press Enter 3 Delete the file system32 esnecil ind 4 Reboot your PC 5 Run Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Agilent Vsa 8 0 setupex Lost License Error If you have antivirus software on your PC it can cause your 89600 software license t...

Page 237: ... a License Warning message window appears that says Lost connection to network license server for the following you may have a firewall incompatibility Every two to three minutes the 89600 VSA software will connect to the license server to check the floating license status Some third party firewall applications treat this as a port scan attack and will lock out the client This problem can be fixed...

Page 238: ...c names of VXI devices and click RM Output The LADD column in the VXI device table lists the logical address for each module b Open the Vector Signal Analyzer or Spectrum Analyzer click Utilities Hardware and the ADC tab for the module The logical address is listed in the first column with the VXI mainframe number 4 On the menu bar of the front panel program select Control Self Test If errors are ...

Page 239: ...c names of VXI devices and click RM Output The LADD column in the VXI device table lists the logical address for each module b Open the Vector Signal Analyzer or Spectrum Analyzer click Utilities Hardware and the ADC tab for the module The logical address is listed in the first column with the VXI mainframe number 4 On the menu bar of the front panel program select Control Self Test If errors are ...

Page 240: ...rence signal is probably not connected properly Check the semi rigid cable from the 10 MHz Ref Out connector on the 89605 module to the 10 MHz Ext Ref connector on the E273xA module Tighten the connectors and the red LED should turn off If the query returns any number other than 32768 or 00000 the E273xA module is most likely faulty b If the red LED on the E273xA front panel flickers or turns on a...

Page 241: ...ata checkbox d Click MeasSetup Frequency Bands 36 MHz 2 7 GHz e Disconnect the BNC cable from the E1439 Analog In connector and connect a signal generator to E1439 Analog Input f Set the signal generator for 70 MHz 10 dBm output g Set the analyzer s marker to peak by right clicking on the spectrum trace and clicking Peak The marker reading should be 20 dBm 1 5 dB h Verify the other settings in the...

Page 242: ...er reading should be 40 dBm 3 5 dB d Change the signal generator and 89600 center frequency to 950 MHz e Set the marker to peak by right clicking on the spectrum trace and clicking Peak f The marker reading should be 40 dBm 3 5 dB If either reading is incorrect the E2730 module is most likely faulty If this module is channel 2 in a 2 channel analyzer see Verifying Channel 1 LO outputs in a 2 chann...

Page 243: ...t the 89605 module is most likely faulty 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for a second channel if required Input Range Signal Generator Level Marker Level 30 dBm 30 dBm 30 dBm 3 5 dB 25 dBm 25 dBm 25 dBm 3 5 dB 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 3 5 dB 15 dBm 15 dBm 15 dBm 3 5 dB 10 dBm 10 dBm 10 dBm 3 5 dB 5 dBm 5 dBm 5 dBm 3 5 dB 0 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm 3 5 dB 5 dBm 5 dBm 5 dBm 3 5 dB 10 dBm 10 dBm 10 dBm 3 5 dB 15 dBm 1...

Page 244: ... GHz e Disconnect the BNC cable from the E1439 Analog In connector and connect a signal generator to E1439 Analog Input f Set the signal generator for 70 MHz 10 dBm output g Set the analyzer s marker to peak by right clicking on the spectrum trace and clicking Peak The marker reading should be 20 dBm 1 5 dB h Verify the other settings in the following table If any of the readings are incorrect the...

Page 245: ...el 2 in a 2 channel analyzer see Verifying Channel 1 LO outputs in a 2 channel RF system on page 250 4 Set the signal generator to 1 GHz 30 dBm Set the 89600 center frequency to 16 Hz a Reconnect the SMA cable to E2731 6 GHz In connector Connect the signal generator output to the 89605 Ch1 Input connector b Set the marker to peak by right clicking on the spectrum trace and clicking Peak c Change t...

Page 246: ...e 6 0 GHz RF signal path If any of these readings are incorrect the 89605 module is most likely faulty 5 Repeat steps 1 4 for channel 2 if required 15 dBm 15 dBm 15 dBm 5 dB 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 5 dB Input Range Signal Generator Level Marker Level ...

Page 247: ...e E1439 Analog In connector and connect a signal generator to E1439 Analog In f Set the signal generator for 20 MHz 30 dBm output g Set the marker to peak by right clicking on the spectrum trace and clicking Peak h The marker reading should be 20 dBm 1 7 dB If this reading is incorrect the E1439 module is most likely faulty 2 Connect the signal generator output to 89605 Ch 1 Input a Reconnect the ...

Page 248: ...BNC cable from the E1439 Analog In connector and connect a signal generator to E1439 Analog Input i Set the signal generator for 70 MHz 45 dBm output j Set the 89600 marker to peak right click on the spectrum trace and click Peak The marker reading should be 39 dBm 1 5 dB k Click Markers Copy Marker to Move Offset to Mkr l Change the Input Range in 5 dB increments from 45 dBm to 25 dBm The Marker ...

Page 249: ...tor Signal Analyzer by double clicking the icon or clicking Start All Programs Agilent 89600 VSA Vector Signal Analyzer b Click File Preset Preset Setup c Click Utilities Calibration and clear the Apply Corrections to Data checkbox d Disconnect the BNC cable from the E1438 Analog In connector and connect a signal generator to E1438 Analog In e Set the signal generator for 20 MHz 31 dBm output f Se...

Page 250: ...k by right clicking on the spectrum trace and clicking Peak e The marker reading should be 31 dBm 1 7 dB f Change the analyzer input range and the signal generator output level in 3 dB steps verifying the marker readings in the table in above If any of these readings are incorrect the 89606 B module is most likely faulty Input Range Signal Generator Level Marker Level 31 dBm 31 dBm 31 dBm 1 7 dB 2...

Page 251: ...the spectrum analyzer RF Input 3 If it is not already running start the Vector Signal Analyzer by double clicking the icon or clicking Start All Programs Agilent 89600 VSA Vector Signal Analyzer 4 Set up the 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer a Click File Preset Preset Setup b Click Input Channels 2 Channels 5 Set up the spectrum analyzer a Preset b Set the reference level to 12 dBm c Set the span to 10...

Page 252: ...ilent 89600 VSA Vector Signal Analyzer 4 Set up the 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer a Click File Preset Preset Setup b Click Input Channels 2 Channels 5 Set up the spectrum analyzer a Preset b Set the reference level to 15 dBm c Set the center frequency to 3 711 GHz d Set the span to 5 MHz 6 For each frequency listed below verify that the amplitude is 10 0 dBm If the signal level is marginal verify w...

Page 253: ...perly Solution Use this procedure to correct the display driver 1 Update the display driver Contact your PC manufacturer to see if a newer version of the display driver is available If there is update the driver and verify if the problem is fixed 2 Reconfigure the display driver settings If the latest display driver does not fix the problem try decreasing the hardware acceleration Windows XP Instr...

Page 254: ...253 17 Circuit Descriptions ...

Page 255: ...nsist of VXI measurement hardware and Vector Signal Analysis VSA software running on a standard Windows XP workstation The 89600 series includes three analyzer configurations with VXI measurement hardware 89611 70 MHz IF Analyzer see Agilent 89611 70 MHz IF Analyzer circuit description page 263 89610 DC 40 MHz Analyzer with optional second input channel see Agilent 89610 circuit description page 2...

Page 256: ...ed at http www home agilent com upload cmc_upload All E8491 90001_users pdf 89606 B Input Module The 89606 Input module accepts the input signal and passes it to the E1438 ADC module During calibration the input signal path is interrupted The calibrator in the 89606 module inserts a calibration signal into the signal path to the E1438 ADC module The calibration signal is taken from the 10 MHz refe...

Page 257: ...g ADC Trigger det ect ion Zoom and decimat ion f ilt ering FIFO memory Clock generat ion Ch1 Input BNC E1 4 3 8 Channel 2 To ADC 1 A nalog In SM B To ADC 2 Sync In out Sync In out Clock out Clock In Analog In Ch2 Input BNC E1 4 3 8 Channel 1 Ext t rigger Ext ref out Ext clock BNC BNC BNC Ref In Ext ernal 8 9 6 0 6 B only Figure 17 1 89610 block diagram ...

Page 258: ...Sync connectors on the module front panels connect the trigger signal between the modules This synchronizes the two modules so that they receive the trigger signal simultaneously Coupling The input can be either AC or DC coupled AC coupling enables the system to measure low level AC signals in the presence of a large DC offset Ranging Attenuation is the first step in the E1438 module The module pr...

Page 259: ...n of digital low pass filters Each of the filters reduces the bandwidth by a factor of 2 decimation Memory Digitized data is stored in memory in the E1438 module and read out after a block of data has been taken The digitized data passes through the E8491 interface to the measurement software in the computer For information on how the signal is processed by the measurement software see the 89600 o...

Page 260: ...Input module Agilent E1439 ADC module Agilent E2731 RF Tuner module optional second IF baseband channel including an additional E1439 and E2731 modules The module descriptions in this section apply to the 89640 89641 block diagram 89640 89641 block diagram page 260 Your analyzer may include a second IF baseband channel which is not shown in the block diagram E8491 PC Link to VXI The E8491 module p...

Page 261: ...t clock BNC Att enuator 1 16 dB Amplifier 12 dB 0 55 dB Attenuator in 5 dB st eps 70 MHz BPF 40 MHz BW LPF 0 36 MHz HPF 52 MHz 95 Mhz Analog In Trigger detection mixing and filtering attenuation 2dB steps BPF 52 88 MHz Ext Clock In E1439 module Ext Ref Out 70 Mhz Out baseband path Attenuator 1 16 dB Calibrator X 19 2 input N t ype 89605 Module RF pat h baseband path 10 MHz oven ref BNC Ref In Exte...

Page 262: ...t Reference In connector Use of this module outside the 89600 series of analyzers is not supported E2730 E2731 RF Tuner module The E2730 RF Tuner has a frequency tuning range of 20 to 2700 MHz in 1 kHz steps The E2731 RF Tuner has a frequency tuning range of 20 to 6000 MHz Each tuner converts the input signal in multiple stages of local oscillators amplifiers attenuators and filters The 70 MHz out...

Page 263: ...ough the upper path in the block diagram This path includes 0 to 32 dB of attenuation in 1 dB steps The signal is band pass filtered mixed with 95 MHz and low pass filtered This inverts and translates the frequency spectrum from 52 88 MHz at the input to 43 7 MHz at the ADC The ADC samples the signal at a 95 MHz sample rate Analog to digital ADC signal conversion The central part of the E1439 is a...

Page 264: ...t PSA option H70 as the down converter the 89600 software controls the down converter Otherwise you must control the down converter separately from the 89600 interface The module descriptions in this section apply to 89611 block diagram page 264 This block diagram does not include the optional second channel E8491 PC Link to VXI The E8491 module provides the link between the computer and the VXI m...

Page 265: ... ref out Ext clock BNC At t enuator 1 1 6 dB Amplif ier 1 2 dB 0 5 5 dB At t enuat or in 5 dB st eps LPF 0 3 6 M Hz HPF 5 2 M Hz 9 5 M hz Analog In Trigger det ect ion BPF 5 2 8 8 M Hz E1 4 3 9 module At t enuat or 1 1 6 dB Calibrator X 1 9 2 10 M hz oven Ref input N t y pe 8 9 6 0 5 M odule RF pat h baseband pat h BNC Ref In Ext ernal For 8 9 6 05 B only 8 9 611 Analyzer RF input Ext ernal Dow n ...

Page 266: ...to the Ext Reference In connector Use of this module outside the 89600 series analyzers is not supported E1439 ADC Module The input signal passes to the E1439 ADC module in one of two ways If the input frequency band is 0 Hz to 36 MHz the signal at the 89605 input is passed directly to the E1439 module If the input frequency band is 20 MHz to 2 7 GHz the signal comes from the external down convert...

Page 267: ...put to 43 7 MHz at the ADC The ADC samples the signal at a 95 MHz sample rate Analog to digital ADC signal conversion The central part of the E1439 is a precision sampling ADC The ADC samples the signal at a rate of up to 95 MSa sec and converts the analog signal to a digital signal Memory Digitized data is stored in memory in the E1439 module and read out after a block of data has been taken The ...

Page 268: ...267 18 Replacing VXI Hardware This section provides information on obtaining replaceable parts for the Agilent 89600 series VXI modules ...

Page 269: ...tact your local Agilent Technologies sales and service office See the list of office locations and addresses in the back of this manual Ordering Information To order Agilent parts in the U S call Agilent Technologies Support Parts at 877 447 7278 Outside the U S please contact your local Agilent Technologies parts center See the following pages for replaceable parts lists System cables and connect...

Page 270: ...ns two channel 89611 on page 59 Additional cables and connectors for second input channel Part 1umber Description Qty 8121 0133 flex BNC m to BNC m cable 267 mm black 1 8120 6237 flex BNC m to BNC m cable 172 mm black 1 Part 1umber Description Qty 8121 0132 BNC m to BNC m cable 215 mm black 1 03585 61603 SMB f to SMB f cable 100 mm orange 2 1250 0676 50 ohm SMB termination 4 Part 1umber Descriptio...

Page 271: ...rs for second IF channel Additional cables and connectors for second RF channel 1250 0590 coax SMA cap 2 Part 1umber Description Qty 8121 0132 flex BNC m to BNC m cable 215 mm black 2 1250 0780 N m to BNC f Adapter 1 89605 61691 SMA m to SMA m Semi rigid cable 1 2 89605 61692 SMA m to SMA m Semi rigid cable with toroid 1 89605 61693 SMA m to SMA m Semi rigid cable 0 1 1250 0590 coax SMA cap 2 Part...

Page 272: ...ors for second IF channel Additional cables and connectors for second RF channel Part 1umber Description Qty 8121 0132 flex BNC m to BNC m cable 215 mm black 2 1250 0780 N m to BNC f Adapter 1 89605 61691 SMA m to SMA m Semi rigid cable 1 2 89605 61694 SMA m to SMA m Semi rigid cable with toroid 1 89605 61693 SMA m to SMA m Semi rigid cable 0 1 1250 0590 coax SMA cap 2 Part 1umber Description Qty ...

Page 273: ...nstalling SDRAM see the Replacing Assemblies chapter in the Agilent E1439 VXI 70 MHz IF ADC with filters and memory User s Guide This guide is installed in your computer however you may have to use the Search function to find the exact location Typical locations include the following C Vxi Vxipnp Winnt age1439 help e1439_Users_Guide pdf C Program Files Visa Winnt age1439 help e1439_Users_Guide pdf...

Page 274: ...lent com upload cmc_upload All EPSG084330 pdf 1818 7901 ICM SDRAM 128 MB 0 2 1818 8606 IC SDRAM 64MX7 0 2 1818 7889 IC SDIMM 16 MB 0 2 Part 1umber Description Qty E2730 69201 Exchange E2730A module 1 E2730 69211 Exchange E2730B module 1 2 1250 0590 coax SMA cap 2 Part 1umber Description Qty E2731 69201 Exchange E2731A module 1 E2731 69211 Exchange E2731B module 1 E2731 61601 SMA m to SMA m Semi ri...

Page 275: ...erial number Mark the container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling If necessary to package the module in a container other than original packaging observe the following use of other packaging is not recommended Wrap the module in heavy paper or anti static plastic Protect the front panel with cardboard Use a double wall carton made of at least 200 pound test 32 ECT material Cushion the module to p...

Page 276: ...Chapter 18 275 Replacing VXI Hardware Storing VXI modules Storing VXI modules Store modules in a clean dry and static free environment ...

Page 277: ...276 Chapter18 Replacing VXI Hardware Storing VXI modules ...

Page 278: ...e connections 89610 2 channel 53 89610 single channel 52 89610 with external downconverter 54 89611 single channel 55 89611 with ESA Option H70 57 89611 with PSA Option H70 56 896112 channel 59 89640 single channel 61 89640 with external down converter 66 89640 with second BB channel 62 89640 with second RF channel 64 89641 single channel 67 89641 with second BB channel 68 89641 with second RF cha...

Page 279: ...odule address setting 34 modules installing 39 O obtaining a license file 204 P packaging a module 274 parts ordering or replacing 268 PC Agilent IO Config for GPIB connection 118 PC Agilent IO Config for LAN connection 119 PC Networking for Crossover cable network 117 PCMCIA cardbus 82 PSA 17 PSG 17 R redundant license servers 209 redundant license servers setting up 209 removing floating license...

Page 280: ...ated Hardware 129 135 Windows2000 environmentvariables 218 Windows 98 Infiniium networking for DHCP 115 Windows XP Infiniium networking for DHCP 115 Windows XP Infiniium networking for non DHCP 114 Windows XP environment variables 218 ...

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