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Agilent
N8201A Performance
Downconverter
Synthetic Instrument
Module, 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz
User’s Guide
Edition, January 22, 2008
N8201-90006
Contents
Main
Notices
Manual Part Number
Edition
Warran ty
Technology Licenses
Introducing the N8201A Performance Downconverter
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Contents
1 Software Installation
2 Hardware Setup and Configuration
3 Using the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI
4 Front and Rear Panel Features
5 Preventive Maintenance
6 Service, Support, and Safety Information
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1 Software Installation
Installing Software and Instrument Drivers
Step 1. Install Microsoft .NET Version 1.1
Step 2. Install the Agilent I/O Libraries
Step 3. Install the IVI Shared Components
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Step 4. Install the Agilent Synthetic Instrument Finder
Step 5. Install the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI
Step 6. Install the IVI-COM Drivers
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Step 7. Install the Agilent N8201A Performance Downconverter User Interface
Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers
(Optional) Step 8. Install the Agilent N8201A Option H02 Spectrum Analyzer GUI
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(Optional) Step 9. Install the Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM)
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(Optional) Step 11. Install the SA Remote Web Server
Restart the computer!
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2 Hardware Setup and Configuration
Step 1. Unpack the N8201A Performance Downconverter
Veri fy th e Shi pmen t
(Optional) Prepare the Instrument for Rack Mounting
Step 2. Connect LAN Cables and Turn On Power
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(Optional) Connect to a LAN with a Cross-Over LAN Cable
Step 3. Verify Connection with Synthetic Instrument Finder
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(Optional) Step 4. Connect to the Agilent N8201A Option H02 Spectrum Analyzer GUI
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(Optional) Step 5. Connect to an SA Remote Web Server
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(Optional) Step 6. Verify Operation < 3 GHz
Performing a Self-Test
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Measurement Procedure
(Optional) Step 7. Verify Operation > 3 GHz
Performing a Self-Test
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Measurement Procedure
Troubleshooting
Alternative Ways to Verify Connectivity to the PC
How to Use the Synthetic Instrument Finder
Right-Pane Functions
Send Settings
5 Second Identify Turn On Ident LED
Refresh List Continuous Refresh Add Device Manually
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How to Reset the LAN Configuration
How to Set a Static IP Address
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Tip:
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How to Troubleshoot Connectivity Problems on the Network
How to Determine a PCs Configuration Settings
From a DOS Window
Or, From the PCs Control Panel
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If the Instrument was Unable to Join the LAN
If the LAN LED is Red
If the Instruments IP Address or Hostname Cannot be Found with Ping
If the Instrument is Not Found by the Synthetic Instrument Finder
If the Instruments Hostname and PC Cannot Communicate
If the Instrument Web Page is Not Visible
If the Software Driver Will Not Open the Connection
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Starting the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI
Left Pane
Right Pane
Features of the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI
File Menu
Help
Left Pane
Right Pane
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Settings on the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI
Frequency
Center Frequency
Frequency Offset
Frequency List
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Level
Input RF
IF Output
Reference Oscillator
Reference Output
Preselector (Option 123)
Adjust
PreSelector Enabled
Peak
External Mixer
Calibration
Events (Settling Events and Event Logging)
Settling Event
Settling Channel
Event Logging
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4 Front and Rear Panel Features
N8201A Performance Downconverter Front Panel Features
RF INPUT
Power
Line Power LED
LAN LED
1588 LED
COHERENT CARRIERS
coherent carrier reference for phase locking two receivers.
3-7 GHz 1st LO In
3-7 GHz 1st LO Out
EXT MIXER
IF OUTPUTS
TRIGGERS
REFERENCES
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N8201A Performance Downconverter Rear Panel Features
LXI Trigger Bus
USB
DB-9 (TEST)
Front and Rear Panel Features 4
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Interconnect Cabling
30MS / s IF Digit izer
Power
In Out
21.4MHz 7.5MHz Pre-SelOut IFIn
Operational Considerations
Agilent 89601A Vector Signal Analysis Software
Configuring the Local Area Network (LAN) Interface
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Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF Connectors
Repeatability
RF Cable and Connector Care
Before connecting the cables to any device:
Proper Connector Torque
Connector Wear and Damage
SMA Connector Precautions
Cleaning Procedure
General Procedures and Techniques
Connector Removal
GPIB connectors
Precision 3.5 mm connectors
3.5 mm connectors with a gold hex nut
3.5 mm connectors with a silver hex nut
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Instrument Removal
Required tools
Standard instrument
Half-Rack-Width Instrument
Bench Top Instrument
Instrument Installation
Required tools
Standard rack instrument
Half-Rack-Width Instrument
Bench Top Instrument
To install the instrument in a rack
To install an instrument in a bench top system
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Safety and Regulatory Information
EMC
Safety
Safety Summary
General
Equipment Installation
Environmental Conditions
Before Applying Power
Magnetic Susceptibility
Vibration Ground the Instrument or System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Maintenance Safety symbols and Instrument Markings
Tab le 6 Safety symbols and instrument markings
Tab le 6 Safety symbols and instrument markings (continued)
Service and Support
Agilent on the Web
Return Procedure
Shipping the Instrument
7 Glossary
Auto-IP
Cross-Over Cable
Default Gateway
DHCP [Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol]
DNS [Domain Name Server]
Hostname
IP Address [Internet Protocol Address]
IP Address Conflict
LAN [Local Area Network]
Private Network
Router
Site LAN
Static IP Address
Subnet (Subnetwork)
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