Keysight M9484C, Getting Started And Troubleshooting Manual

Page 1: ...VXG Signal Generator M9484C VXG Vector Signal Generator This manual provides documentation for the M9484C running the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system GETTING STARTED AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ded to the public Accordingly Keysight provides the Software 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 swe ula The license set forth in the EULA represents the exclusive authority by which the U S government may use modify distribute or disclose the Software T...

Page 3: ...ttps www keysight com us en product M9484C m9484c html Information on preventing instrument damage can be found at http keysight com find PreventingInstrumentRepair Is your product software up to date Periodically Keysight releases software updates to fix known defects and incorporate product enhancements To search for software updates for your product go to the Keysight Technical Support website ...

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Page 5: ...1 Shutting Down the Instrument 23 Related Documentation 24 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Features 26 One Channel Instruments 26 Two Channel Instruments 46 Four Channel Instruments 67 Rear Panel Features 73 Option 001 or Option 001 002 1 or 2 Channels 73 Options 001 002 003 004 4 Channels 76 3 Instrument Operating System Installed Software 80 Microsoft Windows 80 Instrument Software 8...

Page 6: ... an FTP Server Through Windows Firewall 97 System Maintenance 99 Backup 99 System Restore 99 Disk Defragmenting 99 USB Connections 100 Disk Drive Partitioning and Use 101 Disk Drive Recovery Process 102 Updating the Software required after a recovery 104 4 Using Windows Tools Navigating Windows Without a Mouse 106 Remote Desktop Using the Signal Generator Remotely 107 Overview of Remote Desktop op...

Page 7: ...y and Maintenance Information Safety Information 128 Warnings Cautions and Notes 129 General Safety Considerations 130 Before Applying Power 130 Servicing 131 Operating Conditions 131 Instrument Markings 132 Instrument Maintenance 135 Cleaning the instrument 135 Cleaning Connectors 135 Returning an Instrument for Service 136 Calling Keysight Technologies 136 Locations for Keysight Technologies 136...

Page 8: ...8 M9484C Startup Guide ...

Page 9: ...ics can be found in this section Protecting against electrostatic discharge on page 10 Unpack and Inspect the Instrument on page 11 Before Applying Power on page 12 Prepare and Power Up the Instrument on page 17 Verify Operation of the Signal Generator on page 18 Generate and View an Output Signal on page 21 Shutting Down the Instrument on page 23 Related Documentation on page 24 ...

Page 10: ...moving any 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 Keep static generating materials at least one meter away from all components Store or transport components in static shielding containers Always handle printed circuit board assemblies by the ...

Page 11: ...the contents appear damaged notify your local Keysight Technologies Inc representative The instrument is shipped in a container which prevents damage from static The instrument should only be removed from the packaging in an anti static area ensuring that correct anti static precautions are taken Store the instrument in an anti static envelope when not in use See more about electrostatic discharge...

Page 12: ...fy that all safety precautions are taken Refer to Chapter 6 Safety and Maintenance Information on page 129 for Caution and Warning information Make all connections to the unit before applying power Note the external markings described in the Instrument Markings section on page 134 Qty Keysight Part Number Description 1 M9484C M9484C VXG Millimeter Wave Signal Generator 1 M9484 90004 Quick Start Po...

Page 13: ...nd 002 6 GHz or 8 5 GHz opt 506 or 508 100 120 VAC 50 60 400 Hz 1350 W Max 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 2000W Max 14 GHz or 20 GHz opt 514 or 520 100 120 VAC 50 60 400 Hz 1350 W Max 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 2000W Max 31 8 GHz 44 GHz or 54 GHz opt 532 544 or 554 100 120 VAC 50 60 400 Hz 1350 W Max 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 2000W Max 4 Option 001 002 003 and 004 6 GHz or 8 5 GHz opt 506 or 508 100 120 VAC 50 60 400 ...

Page 14: ...ary consideration in using the chassis on a bench is ensuring adequate ventilation for cooling Ensure that there is at least 50 mm 2 inches of clearance on the sides front and rear of the chassis For bench use ensure that nothing is stacked on top of the instrument unless you use the M9484C Advanced Cooling Spacer kit Ensure adequate clearance is provided around all instrument vents both air intak...

Page 15: ...ompatible with the connector used in the premise electrical system Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using correct components may cause product damage and serious injury Use only the power cord supplied with the chassis Keysight power cords ensure continuity between the chassis grounding type power plug and the safety ground terminal at the power outlet Install the chassis so that ...

Page 16: ...or attaching the wire to the earth ground point Phillips cross head screwdriver 1 Using the screwdriver remove the screw as shown below 2 Attach the ground wire with the ring terminal into the screw thread and tighten back to an original ground point The instrument can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to 10 of the nominal voltage ...

Page 17: ... the Instrument Prepare and Power Up the Instrument 1 Make sure that the line cord is plugged into a grounded outlet to establish earth ground 2 Press the power button to power up the instrument 3 Allow the VXG to warm up for at least 30 minutes before using ...

Page 18: ...run a Self Test and Internal Alignments Run a Self Test Refer to the Front and Rear Panel Features on page 25 for a description of the front and rear panel connectors 1 From the M9484C application select the Triple bar icon top left corner and then select Settings 2 Select the Service tab Self Test Run Self Test The self test takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete ...

Page 19: ... it continues to fail contact Keysight at https www keysight com find assist for help resolving your issue Run Alignments 1 From the M9484C application select the Triple bar icon top left corner and then select Settings 2 Select the Alignment tab Perform Alignment The internal alignments calibration will ensure optimal operation of the VXG It takes approximately 4 minutes per channel for an 8 GHz ...

Page 20: ...20 M9484C Startup Guide Quick Start Verify Operation of the Signal Generator ...

Page 21: ...hannel 1 d For two and four channel instruments only In the top right corner of the display set RF Out All to On by selecting the switch 4 On the Keysight signal analyzer select Frequency in the menu panel then AUTO TUNE Verify that you have a 2 GHz 10 dBm signal as shown below The following measurement uses a M9484C VXG to generate the 2 GHz signal and Keysight Signal Analyzer to analyze it You m...

Page 22: ...el configuration for Channel 2 If your shipment includes a Y1265A spare Solid State Drive continue with Putting the Additional SSD Into Service on page 123 Open the link and click on Technical Support to access the Measurement guide on making basic and 5G NR measurements https www keysight com us en product M9484C m9484c html ...

Page 23: ...hutting Down the Instrument Power down the instrument using the front panel power button Press briefly to shut down press and hold to force a shutdown Do not power down by removing the power cord For software controlled shutdown refer to the SYSTem PDOWn SCPI commands ...

Page 24: ... and hardware perform instrument connections verify operability and troubleshoot your product Also includes an annotated block diagram PDF Embedded Help Provides user interface descriptions programming information tutorials SCPI commands and more HTML5 Data Sheet Provides key features and specifications PDF Configuration Guide Includes standard configurations options accessories and compatible per...

Page 25: ...Hz on page 40 One Channel 31 8 GHz 44 GHz or 54 GHz with Analog I O on page 43 Two Channel 6 GHz or 8 5 GHz on page 47 Two Channel 6 0 GHz or 8 5 GHz with Analog I O on page 50 Two Channel 14 GHz or 20 GHz on page 54 Two Channel 14 GHz or 20 GHz with Analog I O on page 57 Two Channel 31 8 GHz 44 GHz or 54 GHz on page 62 Two Channel 31 8 GHz 44 GHz or 54 GHz with Analog I O on page 65 Four Channel ...

Page 26: ...z Ina SMA 19 2 GHz input 50 Ω impedance 5 dBm to 10 dBm 4 19 2 GHz Outa SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the top left 19 2 GHz Out connector to the 19 2 GHz In This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 5 19 2 GHz Out SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference The top right 19 2 GHz Out connec...

Page 27: ...ol or trigger input output 3 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 5 5 V 11 Event 2 BNC Baseband Marker Output 2 Maximum Edge Rate every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 12 Event 3 BNC Baseband Marker Output 3 Maximum Edge Rate ever...

Page 28: ...erent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signal to the M9484C VXG 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz inputs as the instrument specifications will not be covered by the warranty Jumper removal and connection should be performed when the VXG is powered off ...

Page 29: ...nectors do not have USB compliant pin configurations Do not use these ports for any USB devices as damage may occur 3 Aux I O Micro HDMI Type D Auxiliary Input Output port Note This is not intended for an external monitor 12 bit single ended IOs 50 MHz maximum frequency drive or receive As a Driver 3 3 V Output Max voltage applied at any output in high Z state is 5 5 V 3 8 V when high or low state...

Page 30: ...ory installed 50 Ω termination This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 8 On Off Switch Push Button Power Switch 9 Trig A B or C SMB General Purpose Trigger Marker Ports 100 MHz maximum frequency drive or receive As a driver 3 3 V output Max voltage applied at any output in high Z state is 5 5 V and 3 8 V when in high or low state 50 Ω...

Page 31: ...3 Maximum Edge Rate every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 14 I Out SMA Analog In phase component of I Q modulation from channel 1 s internal baseband generator Frequency range is DC to 1000 MHz nominal 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage Level is 2 V 15 I Out SMA Analog in phase component of I Q modulation from...

Page 32: ...nterface 50 Ω impedance nominal 30 dBm Max reverse power 0 VDC maximum a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signal to the M9484C VXG 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz inputs as the instrument specifications will not be co...

Page 33: ...of 2 4 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the 2 4 GHz Out connector to the 2 4 GHz In This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 5 19 2 GHz Ina SMA 19 2 GHz input 50 Ω impedance 5 dBm to 10 dBm 6 19 2 GHz Outa SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the 19 2 GHz Out connector ...

Page 34: ...essors and storage 11 Tx FC Trig 2 SMB Dual function connector ODI transmit flow control or trigger input output 2 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 5 5 V 12 Rx FC Trig 3 SMB Dual function connector ODI receive flow control or trigger input output 3 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance no...

Page 35: ...face 50 Ω impedance nominal 30 dBm Max reverse power 0 VDC maximum a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signal to the M9484C VXG 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz inputs as the instrument specifications will not be covere...

Page 36: ...nectors do not have USB compliant pin configurations Do not use these ports for any USB devices as damage may occur 3 Aux I O Micro HDMI Type D Auxiliary Input Output port Note This is not intended for an external monitor 12 bit single ended IOs 50 MHz maximum frequency drive or receive As a Driver 3 3 V Output Max voltage applied at any output in high Z state is 5 5 V 3 8 V when high or low state...

Page 37: ...eference This 2 4 GHz Out connector has a factory installed 50 Ω termination This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 9 19 2 GHz Out SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference This 19 2 GHz Out connector has a factory installed 50 Ω termination This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated wit...

Page 38: ...te every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 15 Event 3 BNC Baseband Marker Output 3 Maximum Edge Rate every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 16 I Out SMA Analog In phase component of I Q modulation from channel 1 s i...

Page 39: ...dance nominal Damage Level is 2 V 20 RF Out APC 3 5 mm RF Output signal level selected by user interface 50 Ω impedance nominal 30 dBm max reverse power 0 VDC maximum a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz sig...

Page 40: ...figurations Do not use these ports for any USB devices as damage may occur 3 2 4 GHz Ina SMA 2 4 GHz input 50 Ω impedance 5 dBm to 10 dBm 4 2 4 GHz Outa SMA Output of 2 4 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the 2 4 GHz Out connector to the 2 4 GHz In This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 5 19 2 GHz Ina SMA 19 ...

Page 41: ...inated with 50 Ω load 9 On Off Switch Push Button Power Switch 10 ODI ODI Optical Digital Interface Optical interconnect for very high speed streaming applications between instruments processors and storage 11 Tx FC Trig 2 SMB Dual function connector ODI transmit flow control or trigger input output 2 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outs...

Page 42: ...l is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 16 RF Out 1 85 mm RF Output signal level selected by user interface 50 Ω impedance nominal 24 dBm maximum reverse power 0 VDC Max a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signal to...

Page 43: ...o the V3080A Vector Signal Generator Frequency Extender The front panel USB 3 0 Type C connectors do not have USB compliant pin configurations Do not use these ports for any USB devices as damage may occur 3 Aux I O Auxiliary Input Output port Note This is not intended for an external monitor 12 bit single ended IOs 50 MHz maximum frequency drive or receive As a Driver 3 3 V Output Max voltage app...

Page 44: ...MA Output of 2 4 GHz frequency reference This 2 4 GHz Out connector has a factory installed 50 Ω termination This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 9 19 2 GHz Out SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference This 19 2 GHz Out connector has a factory installed 50 Ω termination This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused th...

Page 45: ...d triangle waves 14 LO 1 and LO 2 APC 3 5 mm 9 6 GHz signal 15 Event 2 BNC Baseband Marker Output 2 Maximum Edge Rate every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 16 Event 3 BNC Baseband Marker Output 3 Maximum Edge Rate every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Da...

Page 46: ...rom channel 1 s internal baseband generator Frequency range is DC to 1000 MHz nominal 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage Level is 2 V 21 RF Out 1 85 mm RF Output signal level selected by user interface 50 Ω impedance nominal 24 dBm maximum reverse power 0 VDC Max a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators ...

Page 47: ... GHz input 50 Ω impedance 5 dBm to 10 dBm 4 19 2 GHz Outa SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the 19 2 GHz Out connector to the 19 2 GHz In This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 5 19 2 GHz Out SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference These two 19 2 GHz Out connectors have a factory install...

Page 48: ...8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 5 5 V 10 Event 2 BNC Baseband Marker Output 2 Maximum Edge Rate every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 11 Event 3 BNC Baseband Marker Output 3 Maximum Edge Rate every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impe...

Page 49: ...erent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signal to the M9484C VXG 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz inputs as the instrument specifications will not be covered by the warranty Jumper removal and connection should be performed when the VXG is powered off ...

Page 50: ...onnectors do not have USB compliant pin configurations Do not use these ports for any USB devices as damage may occur 3 Aux I O Micro HDMI Type D Auxiliary Input Output port Note This is not intended for an external monitor 12 bit single ended IOs 50 MHz maximum frequency drive or receive As a Driver 3 3 V Output Max voltage applied at any output in high Z state is 5 5 V 3 8 V when high or low sta...

Page 51: ...C SMB General Purpose Trigger Marker Ports 100 MHz maximum frequency drive or receive As a Driver 3 3 V output Max voltage applied at any output in high Z state is 5 5 V and 3 8 V when in high or low state 50 Ω output resistance As a Receiver 5 V input 5 V tolerant input damage at 5 5 V Selectable input termination 50 Ω or 10 K Ω Receiver threshold resolution 5 mV 9 Ext 1 or 2 SMB External Inputs ...

Page 52: ...minal 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage Level is 2 V 14 I Out SMA Analog in phase component of I Q modulation from channel 1 s internal baseband generator Frequency range is DC to 1000 MHz nominal 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage Level is 2 V 15 Q Out SMA Analog quadrature phase component of I Q modulation from channel 1 s internal baseband generator Frequency range is DC to 1000 MHz nominal 50 Ω impedan...

Page 53: ...al function connector ODI receive flow control or trigger input output 3 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 5 5 V a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an externa...

Page 54: ...f 2 4 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the 2 4 GHz Out connector to the 2 4 GHz In This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 5 19 2 GHz Ina SMA 19 2 GHz input 50 Ω impedance 5 dBm to 10 dBm 6 19 2 GHz Outa SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the 19 2 GHz Out connector t...

Page 55: ...essors and storage 11 Tx FC Trig 2 SMB Dual function connector ODI transmit flow control or trigger input output 2 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 5 5 V 12 Rx FC Trig 3 SMB Dual function connector ODI receive flow control or trigger input output 3 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance no...

Page 56: ...face 50 Ω impedance nominal 30 dBm max reverse power 0 VDC maximum a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signal to the M9484C VXG 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz inputs as the instrument specifications will not be covere...

Page 57: ...nt panel USB 3 0 Type C connectors do not have USB compliant pin configurations Do not use these ports for any USB devices as damage may occur 3 Aux I O Micro HDMI Type D Auxiliary Input Output port Note This is not intended for an external monitor 12 bit single ended IOs 50 MHz maximum frequency drive or receive As a Driver 3 3 V Output Max voltage applied at any output in high Z state is 5 5 V 3...

Page 58: ...MA Output of 2 4 GHz frequency reference This 2 4 GHz Out connector has a factory installed 50 Ω termination This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 9 19 2 GHz Out SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference This 19 2 GHz Out connector has a factory installed 50 Ω termination This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused th...

Page 59: ...te every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 15 Event 3 BNC Baseband Marker Output 3 Maximum Edge Rate every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 16 I Out SMA Analog In phase component of I Q modulation from channel 1 s i...

Page 60: ...ignal level selected by user interface 50 Ω impedance nominal 30 dBm max reverse power 0 VDC maximum 21 ODI ODI Optical Digital Interface Optical interconnect for very high speed streaming applications between instruments processors and storage 22 Tx FC Trig 2 SMB Dual function connector ODI transmit flow control or trigger input output 2 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω ...

Page 61: ...erent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signal to the M9484C VXG 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz inputs as the instrument specifications will not be covered by the warranty Jumper removal and connection should be performed when the VXG is powered off ...

Page 62: ...nnectors do not have USB compliant pin configurations Do not use these ports for any USB devices as damage may occur 5 2 4 GHz Ina SMA 2 4 GHz input 50 Ω impedance 5 dBm to 10 dBm 6 2 4 GHz Outa SMA Output of 2 4 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the 2 4 GHz Out connector to the 2 4 GHz In This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be termin...

Page 63: ...ated with 50 Ω load 11 On Off Switch Push Button Power Switch 12 ODI ODI Optical Digital Interface Optical interconnect for very high speed streaming applications between instruments processors and storage 13 Tx FC Trig 2 SMB Dual function connector ODI transmit flow control or trigger input output 2 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outsi...

Page 64: ...outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 18 CH 1 and CH2 RF Out 1 85 mm RF Output signal level selected by user interface 50 Ω impedance nominal 24 dBm maximum reverse power 0 VDC a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signa...

Page 65: ...stem Sync Up Reserved for future use 2 System Sync Down Reserved for future use 3 SS USB 3 0 USB Type A female Host controller SuperSpeed 900 mA nominal 4 USB C PD USB Type C female USB 3 0 Type C Provides power and digital control to the V3080A Vector Signal Generator Frequency Extender The front panel USB 3 0 Type C connectors do not have USB compliant pin configurations Do not use these ports f...

Page 66: ...ominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 8 19 2 GHz Ina SMA 19 2 GHz input 50 Ω impedance 5 dBm to 10 dBm 9 19 2 GHz Outa SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the 19 2 GHz Out connector to the 19 2 GHz In This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 10 2 4 GHz Out SMA Output of...

Page 67: ...1 or 2 SMB External Inputs 1 and 2 16 bit ADC Selectable input impedance 50 Ω 600 Ω or 1 M Ω Input Bandwidth 10 MHz Input Range 1 V 5 V tolerant 15 LF Out SMB Low Frequency Output 16 bit DAC Output impedance 50 Ω Output range into 50 Ω 5 V DC to 5 MHz 2 5 V 5 MHz to 10 MHz Output range into 1 M Ω 6 5 V DC to 5 MHz 4 5 V 5 MHz to 10 MHz Bandwidth 10 MHz sine wave 2 MHz square and triangle waves 16 ...

Page 68: ...C to 1000 MHz nominal 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage Level is 2 V 21 Q Out SMA Analog quadrature phase component of I Q modulation from channel 1 s internal baseband generator Frequency range is DC to 1000 MHz nominal 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage Level is 2 V 22 Q Out SMA Analog quadrature phase component of I Q modulation from channel 1 s internal baseband generator Frequency range is DC to 1000 ...

Page 69: ...2 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 5 5 V a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signal to the M9484C VXG 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz inpu...

Page 70: ... have USB compliant pin configurations Do not use these ports for any USB devices as damage may occur 5 19 2 GHz Ina SMA 19 2 GHz input 50 Ω impedance 5 dBm to 10 dBm 6 19 2 GHz Outa SMA Output of 19 2 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the 19 2 GHz Out connector to the 19 2 GHz In This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with...

Page 71: ...e 11 Rx FC Trig 3 SMB Dual function connector ODI receive flow control or trigger input output 3 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 5 5 V 12 Event 1 BNC Baseband Marker Output 1 Maximum Edge Rate every 1 667 ns VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to ...

Page 72: ...erface 50 Ω impedance nominal 30 dBm max reverse power 0 VDC maximum a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signal to the M9484C VXG 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz inputs as the instrument specifications will not be cove...

Page 73: ...igurations Do not use these ports for any USB devices as damage may occur 5 2 4 GHz Ina SMA 2 4 GHz input 50 Ω impedance 5 dBm to 10 dBm 6 2 4 GHz Outa SMA Output of 2 4 GHz frequency reference A factory installed cable connects the 2 4 GHz Out connector to the 2 4 GHz In This port is always on level is 7 3 dBm nominal if unused this port should be terminated with 50 Ω load 7 19 2 GHz Ina SMA 19 2...

Page 74: ...rig 2 SMB Dual function connector ODI transmit flow control or trigger input output 2 Input 1 8 V LVCMOS 1 MΩ impedance Output 1 8 V LVCMOS 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 5 5 V 13 ODI ODI Optical Digital Interface Optical interconnect for very high speed streaming applications between instruments processors and storage 14 Rx FC Trig 3 SMB Dual function connector ODI rec...

Page 75: ...is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 18 RF Out APC 3 5 mm RF Output signal level selected by user interface 50 Ω impedance nominal 30 dBm max reverse power 0 VDC maximum a The 2 4 GHz and 19 2 GHz input and output ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators Keysight Technologies recommends that you do not connect an external 2 4 GHz or 19 2 GHz signal t...

Page 76: ...00BASE T Ethernet the LAN supports DHCP connection monitoring dynamic hostname services TCP IP communication TCP keep alive and SCPI remote programming 4 Ch1 Trig 1 BNC Channel 1 Trigger 1 input output 1 MΩ input impedance Threshold is adjustable from 0 V to 3 3 V Output VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 5 Ch1 Event...

Page 77: ...8 10 MHz Out BNC Output of 10 MHz frequency reference this port is always on 15 dBm nominal 50 Ω impedance nominal ESD damage level is 30 V 9 Ref In BNC Externally supplied 1 MHz to 110 MHz frequency reference switched by the user interface off by default Input level 3 dBm to 20 dBm nominal 50 Ω impedance 10 100 MHz Outa SMA Output of 100 MHz reference signal is to be connected to SClk In This por...

Page 78: ...m 0 V to 3 3 V 1 MΩ impedance Output VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 15 EFC SMA Reserved for future use ESD damage level is 30 V a The SClk In and 100 MHz Out ports are designed for phase coherent operation between one or more M9484C VXG signal generators with Option SNC The SClk In port should only be used to con...

Page 79: ...es TCP IP communication TCP keep alive and SCPI remote programming 4 Ch1 Trig 1 Ch2 Trig 1 Ch3 Trig 1 and Ch4 Trig 1 BNC Channel 1 2 3 or 4 Trigger 1 input output 1 MΩ input impedance Threshold is adjustable from 0 V to 3 3 V Output VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 5 10 MHz Out BNC Output of 10 MHz frequency refere...

Page 80: ...o high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 11 STrig In SMA Synchronization trigger input output To be connected to upstream STrig Out for synchronization Input Threshold is adjustable from 0 V to 3 3 V 1 MΩ impedance Output VOL 0 4 V VOH is 2 8 V to 3 3 V into high impedance 50 Ω impedance nominal Damage level is outside of 0 5 V to 3 8 V 12 EFC SMA Reserved ...

Page 81: ...tings The following topics can be found in this chapter Installed Software on page 82 VXG Licensing Options on page 83 User installation of software on page 86 User Accounts on page 87 Windows Configuration on page 88 Configuring LAN on page 91 Windows Security on page 93 Installing and Using an FTP Server on Windows 10 on page 95 System Maintenance on page 101 USB Connections on page 102 Disk Dri...

Page 82: ... contains details about many of these settings Instrument Software The instrument software is factory installed in the M9484C VXG Millimeter Wave Signal Generator For optional software and capabilities you may purchase the license at a later date Is Your Product Software Up To Date Periodically Keysight releases firmware updates to fix known defects and incorporate product enhancements To search f...

Page 83: ...ection to the Keysight server only for managing the transfer of the license to and from the instrument The connection to the Keysight server may be via the instrument itself or an external PC The Keysight licensing server also provides for storage of unused licenses that have been transported off instruments but are awaiting assignment to new instruments The server will limit the number of transpo...

Page 84: ...er a P or an L in the third character indicating a term of either Perpetual or 1 year 12 months respectively Example N7631APPC 1UP With USB portable licenses the pre installed Keysight Floating License Manager is used to add licenses to the instrument s server USB Portable licenses with a limited count are checked out and in like Network licenses Because the licenses are local there will be no net...

Page 85: ...Options To set up both Network and USB Portable license first configure the USB Portable license then configure the Network licenses but append localhost to the server name example myserver localhost Whenever the configuration is changed the software must be restarted ...

Page 86: ...ct instrument performance Keysight does not warrant the performance of the instruments with non approved software installed If you install programs other than those that Keysight has tested it could cause problems with the instrument s applications If this happens you should try uninstalling the program that has caused the problem or try changing the program s configuration If this does not correc...

Page 87: ...member of the standard Users group Using the Instrument account you may perform the following operations Configure network and printer access although not local printer access Access files on the instrument that are accessible to the Users group Run applications that are accessible to the Users group User Creation of Accounts You can create additional user accounts and decide on the level of secur...

Page 88: ... document any changes to the instrument s configuration in case an Instrument Recovery is performed and the configuration is reset To recover from problems caused by changing Windows Systems settings you may have to reinstall the Windows system and instrument applications using the Instrument Recovery process Some of these actions can only be performed with Administrator privileges You May Use Thi...

Page 89: ...t for best performance You should leave the remaining selections unchanged You May Use This Feature To Do This Do NOT Use This Feature To Do This Do not change Power Options If you click on Advanced System Settings a dialog will open called System Properties On this dialog there is a tab called Hardware You should not modify any settings under the Hardware tab On this dialog there is also a tab ca...

Page 90: ...hat begin with Keysight The Adobe Acrobat reader Modify The I O Library GPIB27 GPIB28 interfaces shown as configured Instrument I O in the Connection Expert or I O Config Autoplay Autorun Since the introduction of Windows XP the term Autoplay sometimes also called Autorun has come to be associated with the feature which assists users in selecting appropriate actions when new media and devices are ...

Page 91: ... preconfigured to obtain an IP Address via DHCP You can change the IP Address and Gateway as you desire You must be logged in as an Administrator default password Keysight4u to make changes Connecting to a Network Shared Folder The instrument contains standard Windows networking The time required to authenticate is dependent on your LAN infrastructure You may have improved performance by mapping a...

Page 92: ...92 M9484C Startup Guide Instrument Operating System Configuring LAN 3 Browse to the correct folder and select Finish In Windows 10 there is no visual indication that authentication is in progress ...

Page 93: ...ay cause the instrument to not operate properly Automatic Updates Microsoft recommends that you always get the latest critical Windows updates to ensure that the instrument s Windows operating system is protected If the instrument has Internet access the instrument default is set to automatically check for critical Windows Updates and notify you You can change the configuration of the Microsoft Au...

Page 94: ...artments to determine what software should be installed Spyware Protection There is no anti Spyware software installed on the instrument This should not be a problem if you do not use the instrument for a lot of Internet browsing Having Spyware in the instrument could have an impact on the instrument performance Having anti virus software installed may have a slight impact on the instrument perfor...

Page 95: ...rver on the M9484C VXG To Install an FTP Server 1 From the Windows Start menu select Programs and Features and then select Turn Windows features on or off 2 Expand Internet Information Services and select a FTP Server and the FTP Extensibility option b Expand Web Management Tools and select IIS Management Console or the default selections c Select OK to begin the installation This will take a coup...

Page 96: ... the installation is complete select Close To Configure an FTP Site After installation you need to create an FTP site 1 In the Program and Features dialog select Control Panel and search for Administrative Tools and then open 2 In the Administrative Tools dialog double click on Internet Information Services ...

Page 97: ...alling and Using an FTP Server on Windows 10 3 In the right pane expand and right click on the Sites and then select Add FTP Site 4 Name your FTP site and then enter the path to the FTP folder where you want to send and receive files Select Next to continue ...

Page 98: ...Basic b In Authorization select Specified users from the dropdown menu c Enter the email address of t Windows 10 account or local account name to allow access to the FTP server More than one email address can be added by placing a semicolon in between addresses d Select the Read and Write options On an FTP server that will host sensitive data it is best to configure the site to require SSL The ssl...

Page 99: ...ewall If you have Windows Firewall running on your VXG then the security feature will block any connections trying to access the FTP server Follow the steps below to allow the FTP server through the firewall 1 In the Windows Start menu search on Windows Firewall and open 2 In the Windows Firewall dialog select Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall ...

Page 100: ...ures area select FTP and select both Private and Public networks Select OK Now you should be able to use your FTP client to connect to your newly created FTP server from you local network If you are using another security software then Windows Firewall make sure to check your software vendor support website for specific instructions to allow an FTP server ...

Page 101: ...are See User installation of software on page 86 for more information When performing backups we recommend that you backup the data to an external storage device connected to the network or one of the instrument s USB connectors Also you should perform backups at times when the instrument is not being used for normal operations as it may impact the instrument s overall performance System Restore W...

Page 102: ... is only available on the 32 GHz 44 GHz and 54 GHz instruments A complete up to date list of the Windows USB class driver support is available on the Microsoft website Figure 3 1 Location of USB Ports Keysight Technologies does not support or warrant correct instrument operation if additional USB drivers from third parties are installed in the instrument It is possible that additional drivers coul...

Page 103: ...version of the C drive is the only part of the instrument software that is restored by the Instrument Recovery process You must reload any other software that you have added in the instrument The D partition is reserved for data storage The User Accounts that are configured by Keysight have their Documents folder mapped to the D drive This is for the convenience of backing up the measurement data ...

Page 104: ...r example user accounts windows configurations that have been made after the instrument was shipped from the factory Thus following an Instrument Recovery configuration changes will have to be performed The Instrument Recovery overwrites the contents of the C partition It does not affect the D or E partitions It is recommended that the user use a regular back up strategy Your IT department may alr...

Page 105: ... screen instructions to recover the image of the C drive Press 2 then press Enter to select the recovery 4 A warning message appears Press Enter to start the recovery which may take up to 25 minutes to complete 5 Press Enter to exit and reboot the instrument once this portion of the recovery has completed Table 3 1 Recovery Process Step Notes ...

Page 106: ...ups of the instrument information or re installing applications data and performing system customizations Table 3 2 Installing the Software Step 1 Log out of the default user instrument Select the Start icon select the Change account settings icon Sign out 2 At the log in prompt enter User Name Administrator Password Keysight4u 3 Follow the instructions on the software update web page The installa...

Page 107: ... Miscellaneous Tasks on page 117 The capabilities described in this section are Microsoft Windows 10 features The discussion provided here gives some guidelines for using the capabilities with the instrument You need to refer to the Windows 10 help documentation for more information Your version of Windows may not match these instructions exactly You need an external keyboard and mouse to fully us...

Page 108: ...on Up Arrow In pull down menu Moves to next selection up in the menu In dialog box selects an option button Down Arrow In pull down menu Moves to next selection down in the menu In dialog box selects an option button Tab In dialog box moves to the next previous field Del Deletes the currently selected item Alt Tab Switches between the next previous application Alt Enter Shows the Properties of the...

Page 109: ...m the remote computer and you can see the instrument display on the screen of the remote computer This section provides full details of how to set up the instrument for remote connectivity and also how to set up a computer running any version of Microsoft Windows as a Remote Desktop Host Figure 4 1 Basic setup for remote desktop operation Enabling Copy and Paste or File Sharing For security purpos...

Page 110: ...or Remotely 1 From the Start menu select Registry Editor 2 In the left pane of the Registry Editor window navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software Policies Microsoft Windows NT Terminal Services 3 Select fDisbaleCdm and set Value data to 1 then select OK Figure 4 2 Registry Editor setup ...

Page 111: ...s to install and run the Client software for Remote Desktop Connectivity However you need to have available a Windows installation CD ROM because that contains the Client software Table 4 1 Setting up a remote desktop connection Step Action 1 On the instrument open the Windows Control Panel From the instrument application select System Control Panel 2 Select System functions From the Adjust your c...

Page 112: ... Remote Desktop Connection InstallShield Wizard appears 3 Select Next Follow the on screen instructions provided by the Wizard 4 To access the installed software select Start All Programs Accessories Communications Remote Desktop Connection Table 4 3 Locating the name from the Keysight application Step Notes On the instrument front panel select System A page listing various parameters appears The ...

Page 113: ...p Connection dialog appears 2 Enter the computer name of the instrument 3 Select Connect A login dialog box appears 4 Enter the login account name and password The default account name is Instrument and the default password is measure4u but these parameters may be changed by instrument users Only the current User or an Administrator can remotely log into the instrument To see who the current user ...

Page 114: ...ns Table 4 6 Setting Remote Desktop options Step Notes 1 On the Remote Desktop Connection menu select Options The Options dialog has several tabs Generally the default settings are correct 2 Under the General tab ensure that the Computer name User name and Domain name are set correctly You may choose to enter the password and save it for future sessions by selecting the Save my password box ...

Page 115: ...isconnect the remote computer from the instrument ending the session 3 Select the Display tab Under Display configuration set the size to 1280 by 768 4 Select the Experience tab To Optimize the performance of the Remote Desktop session choose the appropriate connection format from the drop down list Table 4 6 Setting Remote Desktop options Step Notes ...

Page 116: ...e X then OK For full screen the X appears at the top center of the window For non full screen the X appears in a red box at the right of the window s title bar or 2 When the remote desktop is full screen move the cursor to the bottom left of the window Select Start Disconnect Select Disconnect You are asked to confirm that you want to disconnect ...

Page 117: ...s This section provides a list of windows shortcuts key combinations that are useful when you operate the instrument without an attached mouse and keyboard See also Navigating Windows Without a Mouse Although these shortcuts are available in any Windows 10 system they are not commonly used when a mouse and keyboard are attached ...

Page 118: ...Right Arrow Open drop down a menu Down Arrow Move through items in an expanded menu Up Arrow Down Arrow Close the current menu selection Esc Cancel the current menu bar selection Alt Open an application s control menu usually the left most menu on the menu bar starting with File Alt Down Arrow In a dialog move between tabs Ctrl Tab In a dialog move forward through dialog box items Tab In a dialog ...

Page 119: ... to the non auto hide mode you can restore the auto hide behavior by doing the following Table 4 9 Restoring taskbar auto hide mode Step Notes 1 Select Start Control Panel If not using a mouse press Ctrl Esc 2 Select Taskbar and Navigation If you are not using a mouse use the shortcut key combinations specified in the Section Windows Shortcuts key combinations on page 118 to make these selections ...

Page 120: ...120 M9484C Startup Guide Using Windows Tools Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks ...

Page 121: ...ive SSD The following topics can be found in this section Overview on page 122 Putting the Additional SSD Into Service on page 123 SSD Interconnect Life Expectancy on page 124 SSD Removal and Installation on page 125 Firmware Updates on page 126 Instrument Security Information on page 127 ...

Page 122: ...rder Y1277A along with your M9484C VXG follow the instructions below The SSD is mounted in a receptacle on the rear panel of the M9484C chassis and can be easily inserted or removed This is convenient when multiple people are using the same VXG and they do not want to interfere with the other person s project or for use in a controlled secure environment ...

Page 123: ... an instrument purchase the additional SSD will have the following already installed The same version of instrument software firmware that is also installed in the instrument The instruments computer name Instrument specific configurations Contact Keysight to install existing M9484C options onto the new SSD drive Refer to Calling Keysight Technologies on page 138 ...

Page 124: ...life expectancy of both the connector on the removable SSD and the mating connector internal to the instrument is 100 cycles If this is exceeded it is very likely that a failure will occur between these connections Keysight highly recommends that this cycle limit not be exceeded to prevent an unwanted failure of the instrument ...

Page 125: ...nseat the SSD and remove the SSD 4 Install the new SSD by aligning the SSD PC board edges with the card guides Insert the SSD completely 5 Tighten the screw to no more than 9 in lbs Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage or destroy electronic components All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static safe workstation Refer to the documentation that pertains to your instrument for...

Page 126: ...y installed instrument firmware version on the VXG select the Triple bar icon Settings Firmware Version If an instrument firmware update is required the latest revision of the firmware can be found by going to https www keysight com us en product M9484C m9484c html and selecting the Drivers Firmware and Software tab ...

Page 127: ... Removable Solid State Drive SSD Instrument Security Information Instrument Security Information Information on the instrument security features and the instrument volatility can be found at http www keysight com find security ...

Page 128: ...128 M9484C Startup Guide Removable Solid State Drive SSD Instrument Security Information ...

Page 129: ... Safety and Maintenance Information The following topics can be found in this section Safety Information on page 130 Warnings Cautions and Notes on page 131 Instrument Markings on page 134 Instrument Maintenance on page 137 Returning an Instrument for Service on page 138 ...

Page 130: ...vidual 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 operating temperature of the instrument s is not exceeded by cabinet installation Keysight recommends forced air convection whenever an instrument s are installed in a cabinet and further recommends tha...

Page 131: ...tion 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 attention to a condition or situation that could result in damage to or destruction of the signal generator or in the loss of a user s settings or data Do not proceed beyond a caution until you fully un...

Page 132: ...Keysight supplied power cord that has the same or better electrical rating Capable of rendering an electrical shock or burn Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable and 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...

Page 133: ...Category I but NOT with external signals described in Categories II III and IV The input of this instrument cannot be 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 components may cause product damage and serious injury The main power cord can be ...

Page 134: ...ch 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 instruction documentation symbol The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction in the documentation This symbol indicate the presence of a Lase...

Page 135: ...abel 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 CE with CAN ICES and ISM see above and ISM see below The RCM mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Communications and Media Authority This is a space saver label that combines two markings ...

Page 136: ...s 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 standard GB 18455 2001 as required by the China RoHS regulations for paper fiberboard packaging This mark indicates product has been designed to meet the requirements of IP x y where x is the solid particle...

Page 137: ... 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 fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument To prevent electrical shock disconnect the instrument from mains before cleaning Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the e...

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Page 139: ...those specified Never use styrene pellets in any shape as packaging materials They do not adequately cushion the 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 M9484C Rear Panel and Front Panel jumper cables PN W1312 20511 and W1312 20516 come with protective caps to protect ...

Page 140: ...bble pack This material looks like a plastic sheet filled with 1 1 4 inch air bubbles Use the pink colored bubble which reduces static electricity Wrapping the equipment several times in this material should both protect the equipment and prevent it from moving in the carton 4 Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive tape 5 Mark the shipping container FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CAR...

Page 141: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2022 Edition 1 October 2022 M9484 90001 www keysight com ...