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Agilent Technologies N8201A (Optional) Step 9. Install the Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM)

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Agilent N8201A Performance Downconverter Synthetic Instrument Module, 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz 19

(Optional) Step 9. Install the Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM)

1Select Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM).

2Follow the installation instructions and accept the default settings.

3Click OK.

NOTE

Before performing this optional installation step, read about

“Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers" on page 16.

Contents

Main Notices Manual Part Number Edition Warran ty Technology Licenses Introducing the N8201A Performance Downconverter Page 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 Page 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 Page Step 4. Install the Agilent Synthetic Instrument Finder Step 5. Install the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Step 6. Install the IVI-COM Drivers Page 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 Page (Optional) Step 9. Install the Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) Page Page Page Page (Optional) Step 11. Install the SA Remote Web Server Restart the computer! Page 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 Page (Optional) Connect to a LAN with a Cross-Over LAN Cable Step 3. Verify Connection with Synthetic Instrument Finder Page (Optional) Step 4. Connect to the Agilent N8201A Option H02 Spectrum Analyzer GUI Page (Optional) Step 5. Connect to an SA Remote Web Server Page Page Page Page Page Page (Optional) Step 6. Verify Operation < 3 GHz Performing a Self-Test Page Page Measurement Procedure (Optional) Step 7. Verify Operation > 3 GHz Performing a Self-Test Page 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 Page Page How to Reset the LAN Configuration How to Set a Static IP Address Page Tip: Page 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 Page 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 Page Page Starting the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Left Pane Right Pane Features of the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI File Menu Help Left Pane Right Pane Page Settings on the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Frequency Center Frequency Frequency Offset Frequency List Page 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 Page 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 Page N8201A Performance Downconverter Rear Panel Features LXI Trigger Bus USB DB-9 (TEST) Front and Rear Panel Features 4 Agilent N8201A Performance Downconverter Synthetic Instrument Module, 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz 89 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Page 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) Page Agilent N8201A Performance Downconverter Synthetic Instrument Module, 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz Index-1 Numerics C D H I