Agilent Technologies U2121A-101 Check your system, Hardware requirements, Software requirements

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A. Check your system

Prior to any installation or configuration, please ensure that your PC meets the following minimum system requirements.

Hardware requirements

Hardware required

Specification (minimum)

 

 

Processor

1.6 GHz Pentium® IV or higher

 

 

Operating System

Windows® XP Professional or Home Edition (Service Pack

 

1

or later), or Windows® 2000 Professional (Service Pack

 

4

or later)

 

 

Video

1024×768 recommended

 

 

Browser

Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher (6.0 or higher

 

recommended)

 

 

Available RAM

128 MB or higher (256 MB or higher recommended)

 

 

 

Hard Disk Space

1

GB required for installation

 

 

 

Software requirements

Software required

Version (minimum)

 

 

Agilent VEE Pro Runtime

Version 8.5[1]

Agilent U2121 IVI Driver

Version 1.0.9.0[1]

Agilent IO Libraries Suite

Version

15.0[2] or higher

Microsoft® .NET Framework

Version

1.1 and 2.0[1]

N O TE

Agilent IO Libraries Suite 15.0 is required if your PC is running on Microsoft® Windows Vista™ 32-bit operating system.

[1]Bundled with Agilent U2121A-Based RF Switch Driver Software installer.

[2]Obtained from Agilent Automation-Ready CD.

U2121A-101 Operating Guide

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Contents Operating Guide U T I O N WA RN I N G Safety Symbols Board Supply ground and/or circuit board groundEnvironmental Conditions Regulatory Markings Product Category Affixed product label is shown as belowFor more information Viii Regulatory Information for Australia/New Zealand U2121A-101 Operating Guide Contents Operating time IntroductionPower consumption Power supplyStandard Purchase Items Checklist Product at a Glance Product outlookTop view without casing Top view with casing Product dimensionsFront view with casing 85.00 mm 153.00 mmPin out configuration for all terminals Connector Pins Configuration8762/2/3 and 8765x-324 Series switches X1 to 8765x-024 Series switches SL1 to SL5Output enable/disable control IO mappingPosition information read back control Position indicator stage definition IO mapping for 8765x-024 Series RF switchesRF Switches Model Activated Deactivated State BWith Agilent VEE Pro, LabVIEW, or Microsoft Visual Studio Installation GuideCheck your system Hardware requirementsSoftware requirements Install prerequisites and software Installing the application software from CDInstallation and operation processes Downloading the application software from the Web Connect the hardware solution to your PC Consumption is not more than 1500 mA Launch the Agilent U2121A-Based RF Switch Driver SoftwareYour PC IO Control will launch automatically when you start your PCU2121A-101 Operating Guide Information Output enable Drive ChA Drive active Drive ChB Supported SwitchesDrive modes Continuous DrivePulse drive General IOControlled supply Output From U2121A do Input To U2121A DI General Characteristics Product Characteristics and SpecificationsAgilent Microwave Spdt Switches Maintenance Disassemble Procedure U2121A-101 Operating Guide RF switch driver board ordering options Optional accessoryRF switch driver board optional accessory Ordering InfoAppendix a Control Instructions To read digital input informationMinimum System Requirements Monitored when supplying continuous current To set digital outputMore information Appendix B Y1157A Cable Assembly Instructions Strain relief Pin 1 of ribbon cable Contact us