Keysight M9383A, Startup Manual

Page 1: ...Startup Guide Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...

Page 2: ...tware to U S government customers under its standard commercial license which is embodied in its End User License Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found at http www keysight com find sweula The l...

Page 3: ...ght com us en product M9383A pxie microwave signal generator html Information on preventing instrument damage can be found at http keysight com find PreventingInstrumentRepair Is your product software...

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Page 5: ...alog Configurations 35 Configuration 1 Analog 14 20 GHz 35 Configuration 2 Analog 31 8 44 GHz 36 Configuration 3 Analog 14 20 GHz with Enhanced Phase Noise 37 Configuration 4 Analog 31 8 44 GHz with E...

Page 6: ...62 Calling Keysight Technologies 62 Locations for Keysight Technologies 62 Packaging the Instrument 63 Service Options 64 Appendix 65 Sharing the M9300A Frequency Reference 65 API Overview 66 Chassis...

Page 7: ...his section Introduction on page 8 Protecting against electrostatic discharge on page 10 Unpack and Inspect the Modules on page 11 Assemble the M9383A on page 24 Verify Operation of the Keysight M9383...

Page 8: ...peration and troubleshoot your product Also includes an annotated block diagram C Program Files x86 Keysight M9383 Help M9383_StartupGuide pdf PDF Programming Guide Shows you how to use Visual Studio...

Page 9: ...iles to a USB flash drive and install the software from the USB flash drive A high quality SMA male to SMA male cable at least 10 inches 25 4 cm long This cable is used in Step 6 Make a Measurement If...

Page 10: ...ny assembly from the instrument Be sure that all instruments are properly earth grounded to prevent build up of static charge Perform work on all components or assemblies at a static safe workstation...

Page 11: ...shipping materials for the carrier s inspection If you must return the M9383A VSG to Keysight Technologies use the original or comparable shipping materials Refer to Return an Instrument for Service o...

Page 12: ...e noise performance up to 20 dB of the M9383A VSG The M9318A Vector Modulator is another PXIe module designed to work with M9383A VSG It can be used in place of M9316A Vector Modulator in the M9383A V...

Page 13: ...mm 1 M9383 20006 Cable semi rigid APC male connector 3 5 mm male connector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20017 Cable semi rigid SMA male male connector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20018 Cable semi rigid male connector 2 4 mm ma...

Page 14: ...Synthesizer 1 M9312A Keysight M9312A PXIe Source Output 1 M9314A Keysight M9314A PXIe Upconverter 1 M9305A Keysight M9305A PXIe Direct Digital Synthesizer 1 M9305 20041 Cable semi rigid SMA male SMA...

Page 15: ...1 Cable semi rigid SMA male male connector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20002 Cable semi rigid SMA male SMA male 1 M9383 20003 Cable semi rigid SMA male male connector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20013 Cable semi rigid APC fema...

Page 16: ...A Keysight M9312A PXIe Source Output 1 M9314A Keysight M9314A PXIe Upconverter 1 M9314 20008 Cable semi rigid male connector 2 4 mm male connector 2 4 mm 1 M9316 20016 Cable semi rigid SMA male SMA ma...

Page 17: ...e semi rigid SMA male male connector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20002 Cable semi rigid SMA male SMA male 1 M9383 20003 Cable semi rigid SMA male male connector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20013 Cable semi rigid APC female con...

Page 18: ...18A Keysight M9318A PXIe Digital Vector Modulator 1 M9314 20008 Cable semi rigid male connector 2 4 mm male connector 2 4 mm 1 M9318 20009 Cable semi rigid SMA male SMA male 1 M9383 20002 Cable semi r...

Page 19: ...or 3 5 mm 1 M9316 20016 Cable semi rigid SMA male SMA male 1 M9383 20001 Cable semi rigid SMA male male connector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20002 Cable semi rigid SMA male SMA male 1 M9383 20003 Cable semi rigid...

Page 20: ...ector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20014 Cable semi rigid SMA male SMA male 1 M9383 20017 Cable semi rigid SMA male male connector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20018 Cable semi rigid male connector 2 4 mm male connector 2 4 mm 1...

Page 21: ...3 5 mm 1 8121 2723 Cable coaxial SMB female SMP female 150 mm 1 8121 2859 Cable coaxial SMP female SMP female 200 mm Qty Keysight Part Number Description Qty Keysight Part Number Description 1 M9300A...

Page 22: ...le SMP female 150 mm 1 8121 2859 Cable coaxial SMP female SMP female 200 mm Qty Keysight Part Number Description Qty Keysight Part Number Description 1 M9300A Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference...

Page 23: ...2 Cable semi rigid SMA male APC male connector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20023 Cable semi rigid SMA male male connector 3 5 mm 1 M9383 20031 Cable semi rigid K connector male K connector male 1 M9383 20032 Cable...

Page 24: ...s to the left of slot 1 Ensure that adequate clearance is provided around all chassis vents both air intake vents and air exhaust vents including any vents at the bottom of the chassis Refer to your c...

Page 25: ...However all chassis do not exhibit this behavior so setting the fan speed switch to HIGH ensures maximum cooling with all chassis Chassis Air Flow The Keysight M9018B M9019B has multiple air intakes...

Page 26: ...Blockage by walls or obstructions affects the airflow needed for cooling 4 Before inserting a module into the chassis back the mounting screws out to ensure that there is no interference between the s...

Page 27: ...Guide 27 Startup Guide Assemble the M9383A Embedded Controller For additional details refer to instructions in the M9037A Startup Guide Observe ESD Precautions Protecting against electrostatic discha...

Page 28: ...module into the chassis backplane connectors c Tighten the module retaining screws top and bottom and torque them to 5 in lb 0 57 N m 2 Install a blank Y1213A filler panel in the empty slot to the le...

Page 29: ...Module follow the procedure below For additional information about installing the M9021A refer to the M9021A Installation Guide 1 Locate slot 1 in the chassis It has this icon above it 2 Set the M901...

Page 30: ...9021A module into chassis using the slot guides top and bottom b Slide the module into position when you begin to feel resistance pull up on the injector ejector handle to fully inject the module into...

Page 31: ...lot 10 the timing slot Place the other modules in the slots on either side of slot 10 as shown in Cable The Modules on page 32 Procedure For Installing Modules Install the left most module first and t...

Page 32: ...the cables to configure the system refer to M9383A Data Sheet for the front panel descriptions of the modules The images below show the recommended cabling configurations for M9383A VSG in an M9018B...

Page 33: ...n how to perform amplitude accuracy adjustment refer to the Set Amplitude Accuracy Adjustment topic in the M9383A SFP Help Order Cable Part Number Module Connector Module Connector 1 M9383 20015 M9303...

Page 34: ...1 3 M9383 20024 M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 4 M9383 20025 M9303A RF Out M9312A LO 1 In 5 8121 2554 M9312A LF Out M9314A AM In 6 M9383 20005 M9312A RF 1 In M9314A RF 1 Out 7 M9383 2000...

Page 35: ...20022 M9305A 4 8 GHz In M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock 1 Out 3 8121 2554 M9303A 100 MHz Out M9312A 100 MHz In 4 8121 2723 M9303A 100 MHz In M9300A 100 MHz Out 1 5 M9383 20024 M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock Out 2 M9312A 4...

Page 36: ...M9300A 100 MHz Out 1 5 M9383 20024 M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock Out 2 M9312A 4 8 GHz In 6 M9383 20025 M9303A RF Out M9312A LO 1 In 7 8121 2554 M9312A LF Out M9314A AM In 8 M9383 20005 M9312A RF 1 In M9314A RF...

Page 37: ...GHz Clock 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 3 M9383 20001 M9316A RF 1 Out M9312A RF 1 In 4 M9383 20003 M9316A RF 2 Out M9312A RF 2 In 5 M9383 20014 M9316A LO 1 In M9312A LO 1 Out 6 8121 2554 M9312A 100 MHz Out...

Page 38: ...GHz Clock 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 3 M9383 20001 M9316A RF 1 Out M9312A RF 1 In 4 M9383 20003 M9316A RF 2 Out M9312A RF 2 In 5 M9383 20014 M9316A LO 1 In M9312A LO 1 Out 6 8121 2554 M9312A 100 MHz Out...

Page 39: ...In 5 8121 2859 M9312A Trig 2 M9314A Trig 2 6 M9383 20004 M9316A RF 1 Out M9314A RF 1 In 7 M9383 20014 M9316A LO 1 In M9312A LO 1 Out 8 8121 2554 M9312A 100 MHz Out M9316A 100 MHz In 9 M9383 20023 M931...

Page 40: ...M9383 20013 M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 3 M9383 20001 M9318A RF 1 Out M9312A RF 1 In 4 M9383 20003 M9318A RF 2 Out M9312A RF 2 In 5 M9383 20014 M9318A LO 1 In M9312A LO 1 Out 6 8121...

Page 41: ...M9383 20016 M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 3 M9383 20001 M9318A RF 1 Out M9312A RF 1 In 4 M9383 20003 M9318A RF 2 Out M9312A RF 2 In 5 M9383 20014 M9318A LO 1 In M9312A LO 1 Out 6 8121...

Page 42: ...ck 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 5 8121 2827 M9312A Trig 1 M9318A Ext 2 6 8121 2859 M9312A Trig 2 M9314A Trig 2 7 M9383 20004 M9316A RF 1 Out M9314A RF 1 In 8 M9383 20014 M9316A LO 1 In M9312A LO 1 Out 9 M9...

Page 43: ...20013 M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 5 8121 2723 M9303A 100 MHz In M9300A 100 MHz Out 1 6 8121 2554 M9312A 100 MHz Out M9316A 100 MHz In 7 8121 2859 M9303A 100 MHz Out M9312A 100 MHz In...

Page 44: ...9303A RF Out M9312A LO 1 In 6 M9383 20013 M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 7 8121 2859 M9312A Trig 2 M9314A Trig 2 8 M9383 20004 M9316A RF 1 Out M9312A RF 1 In 9 M9383 20014 M9316A LO 1 In...

Page 45: ...Startup Guide Assemble the M9383A M9305 20042 M9305A Clock Out M9305A Clock In M9316 20016 M9316A LO 2 In M9316A LO 2 Out M9314 20008 M9314A LO 1 In M9314A LO 1 Out Order Cable Part Number Module Con...

Page 46: ...ut M9312A LO 1 In 4 M9383 20013 M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 5 8121 2723 M9303A 100 MHz In M9300A 100 MHz Out 1 6 8121 2859 M9303A 100 MHz Out M9312A 100 MHz In 7 M9383 20003 M9318A RF...

Page 47: ...LO 1 In 6 M9383 20013 M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 7 8121 2859 M9312A Trig 2 M9314A Trig 2 8 M9383 20004 M9318A RF 1 Out M9314A RF 1 In 9 M9383 20014 M9318A LO 1 In M9312A LO 1 Out 10...

Page 48: ...48 M9383A Startup Guide Startup Guide Assemble the M9383A M9314 20008 M9314A LO 1 In M9314A LO 1 Out Order Cable Part Number Module Connector Module Connector...

Page 49: ...Hz In 5 M9383 20002 M9303A RF Out M9312A LO 1 In 6 M9383 20013 M9303A 4 8 GHz Clock 2 Out M9312A 4 8 GHz In 7 8121 2859 M9312A Trig 2 M9314A Trig 2 8 M9383 20004 M9318A RF 1 Out M9314A RF 1 In 9 M9383...

Page 50: ...kit in empty module slots 18 M9383 20034 add 6 dB 8490D Attenuator at the RF Input M9405A RF Input M9155C H40 Switch 1 1 19 M9383 20032 M9312A RF Out M9155C H40 Switch 1 C 20 8121 2827 M9312A Trig 1 M...

Page 51: ...ncludes 1 GB for Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 and 100 MB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite Video Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB graphics memory recommended Super VGA is supported Browser Micr...

Page 52: ...e PC Order Software Install From 1 Keysight IO Libraries Suite version 17 2 Update 1 version 17 2 20407 1 or newer includes Keysight Connection Expert www keysight com find iosuite 2 M9018B M9019A 18...

Page 53: ...onnect to Instrument dialog is displayed Use Control Select to select all of the modules that are components of the M9383A and press Connect 3 Check the status of front panel LED states See Status LED...

Page 54: ...or Clear as per the requirement Selecting Clear erases all field alignment data stored in memory The alignments that have been cleared need to run again to produce new alignment data Communications If...

Page 55: ...face Card cable and PC PXIe card connections if you are using an external host PC If not all modules and their slot locations are visible in the SFP Connect to Instrument dialog 1 Close the SFP 2 Star...

Page 56: ...56 M9383A Startup Guide Startup Guide Verify Operation of the Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...

Page 57: ...odule Missing 100 MHz reference Indicates that the ALC is unleveled Not connected by the SFP Failure in the power supplies Module hardware health cannot be determined until the power supply failure is...

Page 58: ...the modules that are components of the M9383A and the M9393A and click Connect Make sure to configure the M9300A reference as described in Sharing the M9300A Frequency Reference on page 63 2 Connect...

Page 59: ...eysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator c Acquisition Spectrum 6 Below the display select Continuous for a sustained sweep of the analyzer You should see the following display on your M9393A SFP T...

Page 60: ...any correspondence or telephone conversations refer to your instrument by its product number full serial number and software revision Locations for Keysight Technologies Online assistance www keysigh...

Page 61: ...in the carton If packing foam is not available the best alternative is plastic bubble pack This material looks like a plastic sheet filled with 1 1 4 inch air bubbles Use the pink colored bubble which...

Page 62: ...al optional maintenance plans to service your instrument after the warranty has expired Call your Keysight Technologies office for full details If you want to service the instrument yourself after the...

Page 63: ...reference to use an external frequency reference source If the external frequency reference setting does not match that of the supplied frequency the reference will be unlocked as expected However on...

Page 64: ...ypes of drivers is often very similar the fundamental differences in interface technology result in a very different end user experience The IVI drivers support compiling application programs for 32 o...

Page 65: ...I documentation Chassis Triggers The Keysight M9383A source supports the following triggering modes for starting modulation and or lists Immediate Default Modulation begins as soon as the Vector Modul...

Page 66: ...66 M9383A Startup Guide Startup Guide Appendix...

Page 67: ...afety and Maintenance Information The following topics can be found in this section Safety Information on page 68 Warnings Cautions and Notes on page 69 Instrument Markings on page 72 Instrument Maint...

Page 68: ...idual instruments to avoid having the heated discharge of one instrument now becoming the cooling intake air for another instrument Another area of concern is verification that the maximum ambient ope...

Page 69: ...on to a condition or situation that could result in personal injury or loss of life Do not proceed beyond a warning until you fully understand the indicated conditions or situations Caution calls atte...

Page 70: ...is easily reached by the operator The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument The fro...

Page 71: ...connected to the mains The Mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in the premise electrical system Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using the correct...

Page 72: ...h This symbol indicates that the input power required is AC This symbol indicates DC voltage This symbol indicates a three phase alternating current This symbol indicates Frame or chassis Terminal The...

Page 73: ...bel Old mark for reference only This is a space saver label that combines three markings CE with CAN ICES and ISM see above and ISM see below This is a space saver label that combines three markings C...

Page 74: ...are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use and generally reflects the expected useful life of the product Universal recycling symbol This symbol indicates compliance with the China standar...

Page 75: ...Cleaning Connectors Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instrument power cord removed and in a well ventilated area Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate and the fu...

Page 76: ...ww keysight com find assist Americas Canada 1 877 894 4414 Latin America 305 269 7500 United States 1 800 829 4444 Asia Pacific Australia 1 800 629 485 China 800 810 0189 Hong Kong 800 938 693 India 1...

Page 77: ...equipment or prevent it from shifting in the carton They cause equipment damage by generating static electricity and by lodging in the instrument louvers blocking airflow Step Notes 1 Wrap the instrum...

Page 78: ...rtup Guide Safety and Maintenance Information Returning an Instrument for Service 5 Mark the shipping container FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE to assure careful handling 6 Retain copies of all shipping pape...

Page 79: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2018 2022 Edition 1 April 2022 M9383 90001 www keysight com...