Hardware Setup and Configuration | Agilent Technologies N8201A

Hardware Setup and Configuration

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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

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Agilent Agilent Technologies, Inc Windows Adobe Acrobat Reader Introducing 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 Connection LAN LXI Trigger Bus If LOG Video Option V7L100 101 106 Service and Support107 111 Software Installation Click Instrument Drivers Installing Software and Instrument Drivers Select Microsoft Version Install Microsoft .NET Version Select Agilent I/O Libraries Install the Agilent I/O Libraries Select IVI Shared Components Install the IVI Shared Components Software Installation Select Agilent Synthetic Instrument Finder Install the Agilent Synthetic Instrument Finder Select Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Install the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Install 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 Installed Select Agilent N8201A Option H02 Spectrum Analyzer GUI Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers on Software Installation Select Microsoft Virtual Machine VM Optional . Install the Microsoft Virtual Machine VM Software Installation Select Apache Http Server Optional . Install the Apache Http Server Software Installation Click Finish Select SA Remote Web Server Optional . Install the SA Remote Web Server Restart the computer Software Installation Troubleshooting on Hardware Setup and Configuration Verify the Shipment Unpack the N8201A Performance DownconverterOptional Prepare the Instrument for Rack Mounting Literature included with the shipment Optional Connect to a LAN with a Cross-Over LAN Cable on Connect LAN Cables and Turn On Power Hardware Setup and Configuration Optional Connect to a LAN with a Cross-Over LAN Cable From the Windows Desktop Verify Connection with Synthetic Instrument Finder Using 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 on Instrument Drivers on Software cannot be used Hardware Setup and Configuration Click Add Interface To Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers onOptional . Connect to an SA Remote Web Server IP Address Select Remote Gpib via E5810 or Remote IO Server 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 Performing a Self-Test Optional . Verify Operation 3 GHzInstrument Connections Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI on Close SA Remote Web Server Perform the following procedure to run a self-test 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 Alternative Ways to Verify Connectivity to the PC Troubleshooting How 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 Configuration Configurations How to Set a Static IP AddressConnector on your internal local area network or LAN hub N8201A Performance Downconverter on Hardware 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 Panel Hardware Setup and Configuration Possible Causes See If the Instrument was Unable to Join the LAN on If the Instrument’s Hostname and PC Cannot Communicate If the Software Driver Will Not Open the Connection If the Instrument Web Page is Not Visible Using Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Which interface should be used Downconverter can be controlled with any of the following Starting the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI Right Pane Left Pane File Menu Features of the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUIConnect Reconnect Save Settings Load SettingsHelp Disconnect Start Error Log Dynamic Help Dynamic Help Event Log Instrument Information Frequency List Settings on the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUIFrequency Controls available when Trigger Source is set to ALARM0 Trigger Source set to ALARM0Sends the new trigger settings to the instrument Trigger Detection Input RF LevelIf Output Reference Oscillator PreSelector Enabled AdjustPreselector Option External Mixer Calibration Selects the channel to configure. Possible values areEvents Settling Events and Event Logging 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 Ieee 1588 LED clock status has the following states 1588 LED EXT Mixer If LOG Video Option V7L Connector SMB male Impedance of 50 ohm nominalNoise Source +28 V Pulsed Option MHz AC Power Receptacle N8201A Performance Downconverter Rear Panel Features This connector is for factory testing only This is not a functional connectorLXI Trigger Bus Documentation CD IG G E R S Interconnect Cabling Operational Considerations Agilent 89601A Vector Signal Analysis SoftwareConfiguring the Local Area Network LAN Interface Preventive Maintenance RF Cable and Connector Care Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF ConnectorsTo extend the life of your cables or connectors Repeatability Connector Wear and Damage Proper Connector TorqueSMA Connector Precautions Before connecting the cables to any device Parts. Do not attempt to clean internally Cleaning ProcedureCleaning Supplies Available from Agilent Area is free of fumes GPIB, 3.5 mm, Type-N, power sensor, and BNC connectors General Procedures and Techniques Gpib connectors Connector RemovalPrecision 3.5 mm connectors Mm connectors with a gold hex nut Bent Semirigid Cables Required tools Instrument RemovalStandard instrument Bench Top Instrument Half-Rack-Width InstrumentTo remove a half-width instrument from a system rack To remove an instrument from a bench top system Standard rack instrument Instrument InstallationTo install an instrument To install an instrument in a bench top system To install the instrument in a rack 102 Safety and Regulatory Information on Service and Support on Service, Support, and Safety Information Safety Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety Summary General Compliance with German Noise Requirements Acoustic Noise Emission/Geraeuschemission Equipment Installation17.3.4 Flames Service personnel Before Applying PowerEnvironmental Conditions Personnel Ground the Instrument or System Magnetic SusceptibilityFields Hz to 500 Hz frequency range Fuses and Circuit Breakers MaintenanceSafety symbols and Instrument Markings 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 Technologies Shipping the Instrument Return Procedure Glossary Glossary Would become 116 Numerics Index-2