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Introducing the N8201A Performance Downconverter
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If the LAN LED is Red
Power
If 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 V7L
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Service and Support
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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 Drivers
If 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 Downconverter
Optional 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 to
With 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
Optional . Connect to an SA Remote Web Server
To Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers on
Click Add Interface
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 GHz
Instrument 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 to Source Connections
Downconverter to Spectrum Analyzer Connections
Downconverter 7.5 MHz Out Spectrum Analyzer RF Input
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 Address
Connector 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 Network
From 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 GUI
Connect
Reconnect
Save Settings
Load Settings
Help
Disconnect
Start
Error Log
Dynamic Help
Dynamic Help
Event Log
Instrument Information
Frequency
Settings on the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI
Frequency List
Controls available when Trigger Source is set to ALARM0
Trigger Source set to ALARM0
Sends the new trigger settings to the instrument
Trigger Detection
Input RF
Level
If Output
Reference Oscillator
PreSelector Enabled
Adjust
Preselector Option
External Mixer
Calibration
Selects the channel to configure. Possible values are
Events Settling Events and Event Logging
Settling Event
Event Logging
Re-reads the settings from the instrument
Preset
Refresh All Values
Front and Rear Panel Features
Power
N8201A Performance Downconverter Front Panel Features
Option V7L
Power indicator has the following states
Line Power LED
LAN LED indicator works in 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 nominal
Noise 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 connector
LXI Trigger Bus
Documentation CD
IG G E R S
Interconnect Cabling
Configuring the Local Area Network LAN Interface
Agilent 89601A Vector Signal Analysis Software
Operational Considerations
Preventive Maintenance
RF Cable and Connector Care
Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF Connectors
To extend the life of your cables or connectors
Repeatability
Connector Wear and Damage
Proper Connector Torque
SMA Connector Precautions
Before connecting the cables to any device
Parts. Do not attempt to clean internally
Cleaning Procedure
Cleaning 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 Removal
Precision 3.5 mm connectors
Mm connectors with a gold hex nut
Bent Semirigid Cables
Standard instrument
Instrument Removal
Required tools
Bench Top Instrument
Half-Rack-Width Instrument
To remove a half-width instrument from a system rack
To remove an instrument from a bench top system
To install an instrument
Instrument Installation
Standard rack instrument
To install an instrument in a bench top system
To install the instrument in a rack
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Safety and Regulatory Information on Service and Support on
Service, Support, and Safety Information
Safety
Safety and Regulatory Information
Safety Summary
General Compliance with German Noise Requirements
Acoustic Noise Emission/Geraeuschemission
Equipment Installation
17.3.4
Flames
Service personnel
Before Applying Power
Environmental Conditions
Personnel
Ground the Instrument or System
Magnetic Susceptibility
Fields
Hz to 500 Hz frequency range
Safety symbols and Instrument Markings
Maintenance
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Safety symbols Definition Frame or chassis terminal
Agilent on the Web
Service and Support
Any servicing unless you are qualified to do so
By Agilent Technologies
Shipping the Instrument
Return Procedure
Glossary
Glossary
Would become
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