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

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Agilent Technologies N8201A manual Software Installation

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Agilent Windows Adobe Acrobat Reader Agilent Technologies, Inc Introducing the N8201A Performance Downconverter Page Contents If the Instrument’s Hostname and PC Cannot Communicate PowerIf the LAN LED is Red If the Software Driver Will Not Open the Connection 100 If LOG Video Option V7LLAN LXI Trigger Bus 101 107 Service and Support106 111 Software Installation Installing Software and Instrument Drivers Click Instrument Drivers Install Microsoft .NET Version Select Microsoft Version Install the Agilent I/O Libraries Select Agilent I/O Libraries Install the IVI Shared Components Select IVI Shared Components Software Installation Install the Agilent Synthetic Instrument Finder Select Agilent Synthetic Instrument Finder Install the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Select Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Install the IVI-COM Drivers Click Finish Software Installation If Option H02 is Installed Installing Optional Software and Instrument DriversTo Verify that Option H02 is Installed If Option H02 is Not Installed Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers on Select Agilent N8201A Option H02 Spectrum Analyzer GUI Software Installation Optional . Install the Microsoft Virtual Machine VM Select Microsoft Virtual Machine VM Software Installation Optional . Install the Apache Http Server Select Apache Http Server Software Installation Click Finish Optional . Install the SA Remote Web Server Select SA Remote Web Server Restart the computer Software Installation Hardware Setup and Configuration Troubleshooting on Optional Prepare the Instrument for Rack Mounting Unpack the N8201A Performance DownconverterVerify the Shipment Literature included with the shipment Connect LAN Cables and Turn On Power Optional Connect to a LAN with a Cross-Over LAN Cable on Hardware Setup and Configuration Optional Connect to a LAN with a Cross-Over LAN Cable Verify Connection with Synthetic Instrument Finder From the Windows Desktop With Option H02 installed, refer to With Option H02 not installed, refer toUsing the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI on Optional . Connect to an SA Remote Web Server on Software cannot be used Instrument Drivers on Hardware Setup and Configuration Click Add Interface To Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers onOptional . Connect to an SA Remote Web Server Select Remote Gpib via E5810 or Remote IO Server IP Address Hardware Setup and Configuration From the Windows Desktop Hardware Setup and Configuration Hardware Setup and Configuration Select Web Control SA on the left of the web Instrument Connections Optional . Verify Operation 3 GHzPerforming a Self-Test Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI on Perform the following procedure to run a self-test Close SA Remote Web Server Following dialog box should appear Measurement Procedure Downconverter 7.5 MHz Out Spectrum Analyzer RF Input Downconverter to Spectrum Analyzer ConnectionsDownconverter to Source Connections Hardware Setup and Configuration Measurement Procedure Troubleshooting Alternative Ways to Verify Connectivity to the PC How to Use the Synthetic Instrument Finder Right-Pane Functions Left-Pane Functions Clipboard for use in other applications How to Reset the LAN Configuration LAN RST Connector on your internal local area network or LAN hub How to Set a Static IP AddressConfigurations N8201A Performance Downconverter on Hardware Setup and Configuration Hardware Setup and Configuration Then cycle the power of the PC From a DOS Window How to Troubleshoot Connectivity Problems on the NetworkHow to Determine a PCs Configuration Settings From the PCs Control Panel Hardware Setup and Configuration Possible Causes If the Instrument’s Hostname and PC Cannot Communicate See If the Instrument was Unable to Join the LAN on If the Instrument Web Page is Not Visible If the Software Driver Will Not Open the Connection Using Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Downconverter can be controlled with any of the following Which interface should be used Starting the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Left Pane Right Pane Connect Features of the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUIFile Menu Reconnect Help Load SettingsSave Settings Disconnect Error Log Start Dynamic Help Dynamic Help Instrument Information Event Log Frequency List Settings on the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUIFrequency Sends the new trigger settings to the instrument Trigger Source set to ALARM0Controls available when Trigger Source is set to ALARM0 Trigger Detection If Output LevelInput RF Reference Oscillator Preselector Option AdjustPreSelector Enabled External Mixer Events Settling Events and Event Logging Selects the channel to configure. Possible values areCalibration Settling Event Event Logging Refresh All Values PresetRe-reads the settings from the instrument Front and Rear Panel Features Option V7L N8201A Performance Downconverter Front Panel FeaturesPower LAN LED indicator works in the following states Line Power LEDPower indicator has the following states 1588 LED Ieee 1588 LED clock status has the following states EXT Mixer Noise Source +28 V Pulsed Option Connector SMB male Impedance of 50 ohm nominalIf LOG Video Option V7L MHz N8201A Performance Downconverter Rear Panel Features AC Power Receptacle LXI Trigger Bus This is not a functional connectorThis connector is for factory testing only Documentation CD Interconnect Cabling IG G E R S Operational Considerations Agilent 89601A Vector Signal Analysis SoftwareConfiguring the Local Area Network LAN Interface Preventive Maintenance To extend the life of your cables or connectors Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF ConnectorsRF Cable and Connector Care Repeatability SMA Connector Precautions Proper Connector TorqueConnector Wear and Damage Before connecting the cables to any device Cleaning Supplies Available from Agilent Cleaning ProcedureParts. Do not attempt to clean internally Area is free of fumes General Procedures and Techniques GPIB, 3.5 mm, Type-N, power sensor, and BNC connectors Precision 3.5 mm connectors Connector RemovalGpib connectors Mm connectors with a gold hex nut Bent Semirigid Cables Required tools Instrument RemovalStandard instrument To remove a half-width instrument from a system rack Half-Rack-Width InstrumentBench Top Instrument To remove an instrument from a bench top system Standard rack instrument Instrument InstallationTo install an instrument To install the instrument in a rack To install an instrument in a bench top system 102 Service, Support, and Safety Information Safety and Regulatory Information on Service and Support on Safety Summary Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety General Compliance with German Noise Requirements 17.3.4 Equipment InstallationAcoustic Noise Emission/Geraeuschemission Flames Environmental Conditions Before Applying PowerService personnel Personnel Fields Magnetic SusceptibilityGround the Instrument or System Hz to 500 Hz frequency range Fuses and Circuit Breakers MaintenanceSafety symbols and Instrument Markings 109 Safety symbols Definition Frame or chassis terminal Any servicing unless you are qualified to do so Service and SupportAgilent on the Web By Agilent Technologies Return Procedure Shipping the Instrument Glossary Glossary Would become 116 Numerics Index-2