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Agilent Technologies N8201A manual Hardware Setup and Configuration

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Hardware Setup and Configuration

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Figure 2 Connecting the PC LAN cable to the instrument LAN (cross-over cable)

3Turn on power to the PC.

4Turn on power to the N8201A performance downconverter and wait until the LAN LED turns solid green; this takes about 60 seconds.

5From the Windows Desktop,

click Start > All Programs > Agilent SI Tools > Synthetic Instrument Finder.

The following Synthetic Instrument Finder dialog box should appear.

6Select the N8201A performance downconverter listed in the Agilent Synthetic Instrument Finder dialog box to access the N8201A performance downconverter Web page.

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

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Agilent Technologies N8201A manual Hardware Setup and Configuration

Contents

Agilent Agilent Technologies, Inc Windows Adobe Acrobat ReaderIntroducing the N8201A Performance Downconverter Page Contents If the LAN LED is Red PowerIf the Instrument’s Hostname and PC Cannot Communicate If the Software Driver Will Not Open the ConnectionLAN LXI Trigger Bus If LOG Video Option V7L100 101106 Service and Support107 111Software Installation Click Instrument Drivers Installing Software and Instrument DriversSelect Microsoft Version Install Microsoft .NET VersionSelect Agilent I/O Libraries Install the Agilent I/O LibrariesSelect IVI Shared Components Install the IVI Shared ComponentsSoftware Installation Select Agilent Synthetic Instrument Finder Install the Agilent Synthetic Instrument FinderSelect Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Install the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUIInstall the IVI-COM Drivers Click Finish Software Installation To Verify that Option H02 is Installed Installing Optional Software and Instrument DriversIf Option H02 is Installed If Option H02 is Not InstalledSelect Agilent N8201A Option H02 Spectrum Analyzer GUI Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers onSoftware Installation Select Microsoft Virtual Machine VM Optional . Install the Microsoft Virtual Machine VMSoftware Installation Select Apache Http Server Optional . Install the Apache Http ServerSoftware Installation Click Finish Select SA Remote Web Server Optional . Install the SA Remote Web ServerRestart the computer Software Installation Troubleshooting on Hardware Setup and ConfigurationVerify the Shipment Unpack the N8201A Performance DownconverterOptional Prepare the Instrument for Rack Mounting Literature included with the shipmentOptional Connect to a LAN with a Cross-Over LAN Cable on Connect LAN Cables and Turn On PowerHardware Setup and Configuration Optional Connect to a LAN with a Cross-Over LAN Cable From the Windows Desktop Verify Connection with Synthetic Instrument FinderUsing the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI on With Option H02 not installed, refer toWith Option H02 installed, refer to Optional . Connect to an SA Remote Web Server onInstrument Drivers on Software cannot be usedHardware Setup and Configuration Optional . Connect to an SA Remote Web Server To Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers onClick Add Interface IP Address Select Remote Gpib via E5810 or Remote IO ServerHardware 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 Performing a Self-Test Optional . Verify Operation 3 GHzInstrument Connections Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI onClose SA Remote Web Server Perform the following procedure to run a self-testFollowing dialog box should appear Measurement Procedure Downconverter to Source Connections Downconverter to Spectrum Analyzer ConnectionsDownconverter 7.5 MHz Out Spectrum Analyzer RF Input Hardware Setup and Configuration Measurement Procedure Alternative Ways to Verify Connectivity to the PC TroubleshootingHow to Use the Synthetic Instrument Finder Right-Pane Functions Left-Pane Functions Clipboard for use in other applications LAN RST How to Reset the LAN ConfigurationConfigurations How to Set a Static IP AddressConnector on your internal local area network or LAN hub N8201A Performance Downconverter onHardware Setup and Configuration Hardware Setup and Configuration Then cycle the power of the PC How to Determine a PCs Configuration Settings How to Troubleshoot Connectivity Problems on the NetworkFrom a DOS Window From the PCs Control PanelHardware Setup and Configuration Possible Causes See If the Instrument was Unable to Join the LAN on If the Instrument’s Hostname and PC Cannot CommunicateIf the Software Driver Will Not Open the Connection If the Instrument Web Page is Not VisibleUsing Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Which interface should be used Downconverter can be controlled with any of the followingStarting the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Right Pane Left PaneFile Menu Features of the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUIConnect ReconnectSave Settings Load SettingsHelp DisconnectStart Error LogDynamic Help Dynamic HelpEvent Log Instrument InformationFrequency Settings on the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUIFrequency List Controls available when Trigger Source is set to ALARM0 Trigger Source set to ALARM0Sends the new trigger settings to the instrument Trigger DetectionInput RF LevelIf Output Reference OscillatorPreSelector Enabled AdjustPreselector Option External MixerCalibration Selects the channel to configure. Possible values areEvents Settling Events and Event Logging Settling EventEvent Logging Re-reads the settings from the instrument PresetRefresh All Values Front and Rear Panel Features Power N8201A Performance Downconverter Front Panel FeaturesOption V7L Power indicator has the following states Line Power LEDLAN LED indicator works in the following states Ieee 1588 LED clock status has the following states 1588 LEDEXT Mixer If LOG Video Option V7L Connector SMB male Impedance of 50 ohm nominalNoise Source +28 V Pulsed Option MHzAC Power Receptacle N8201A Performance Downconverter Rear Panel FeaturesThis connector is for factory testing only This is not a functional connectorLXI Trigger Bus Documentation CDIG G E R S Interconnect CablingConfiguring the Local Area Network LAN Interface Agilent 89601A Vector Signal Analysis SoftwareOperational Considerations Preventive Maintenance RF Cable and Connector Care Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF ConnectorsTo extend the life of your cables or connectors RepeatabilityConnector Wear and Damage Proper Connector TorqueSMA Connector Precautions Before connecting the cables to any deviceParts. Do not attempt to clean internally Cleaning ProcedureCleaning Supplies Available from Agilent Area is free of fumesGPIB, 3.5 mm, Type-N, power sensor, and BNC connectors General Procedures and TechniquesGpib connectors Connector RemovalPrecision 3.5 mm connectors Mm connectors with a gold hex nutBent Semirigid Cables Standard instrument Instrument RemovalRequired tools Bench Top Instrument Half-Rack-Width InstrumentTo remove a half-width instrument from a system rack To remove an instrument from a bench top systemTo install an instrument Instrument InstallationStandard rack instrument To install an instrument in a bench top system To install the instrument in a rack102 Safety and Regulatory Information on Service and Support on Service, Support, and Safety InformationSafety Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety Summary General Compliance with German Noise RequirementsAcoustic Noise Emission/Geraeuschemission Equipment Installation17.3.4 FlamesService personnel Before Applying PowerEnvironmental Conditions PersonnelGround the Instrument or System Magnetic SusceptibilityFields Hz to 500 Hz frequency rangeSafety symbols and Instrument Markings MaintenanceFuses and Circuit Breakers 109 Safety symbols Definition Frame or chassis terminal Agilent on the Web Service and SupportAny servicing unless you are qualified to do so By Agilent TechnologiesShipping the Instrument Return ProcedureGlossary Glossary Would become 116 Numerics Index-2