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 Introducing the N8201A Performance Downconverter
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 Power
If the LAN LED is Red
If the Instrument’s Hostname and PC Cannot Communicate
If the Software Driver Will Not Open the Connection
 If LOG Video Option V7L
LAN LXI Trigger Bus
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 Service and Support
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 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
 Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers
To Verify that Option H02 is Installed
If 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
 Unpack the N8201A Performance Downconverter
Verify the Shipment
Optional Prepare the Instrument for Rack Mounting
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 not installed, refer to
Using the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI on
With Option H02 installed, refer to
Optional . Connect to an SA Remote Web Server on
 Software cannot be used
Instrument Drivers on
 Hardware Setup and Configuration
 To Installing Optional Software and Instrument Drivers on
Optional . Connect to an SA Remote Web Server
Click Add Interface
 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
 Optional . Verify Operation 3 GHz
Performing a Self-Test
Instrument Connections
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 to Spectrum Analyzer Connections
Downconverter to Source Connections
Downconverter 7.5 MHz Out Spectrum Analyzer RF Input
 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
 How to Set a Static IP Address
Configurations
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 Troubleshoot Connectivity Problems on the Network
How to Determine a PCs Configuration Settings
From a DOS Window
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
 Features of the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI
File Menu
Connect
Reconnect
 Load Settings
Save Settings
Help
Disconnect
 Error Log
Start
 Dynamic Help
Dynamic Help
 Instrument Information
Event Log
 Settings on the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI
Frequency
Frequency List
 Trigger Source set to ALARM0
Controls available when Trigger Source is set to ALARM0
Sends the new trigger settings to the instrument
Trigger Detection
 Level
Input RF
If Output
Reference Oscillator
 Adjust
PreSelector Enabled
Preselector Option
External Mixer
 Selects the channel to configure. Possible values are
Calibration
Events Settling Events and Event Logging
Settling Event
 Event Logging
 Preset
Re-reads the settings from the instrument
Refresh All Values
 Front and Rear Panel Features
 N8201A Performance Downconverter Front Panel Features
Power
Option V7L
 Line Power LED
Power indicator has the following states
LAN LED indicator works in the following states
 1588 LED
Ieee 1588 LED clock status has the following states
 EXT Mixer
 Connector SMB male Impedance of 50 ohm nominal
If LOG Video Option V7L
Noise Source +28 V Pulsed Option
MHz
 N8201A Performance Downconverter Rear Panel Features
AC Power Receptacle
 This is not a functional connector
This connector is for factory testing only
LXI Trigger Bus
Documentation CD
 Interconnect Cabling
IG G E R S
 Agilent 89601A Vector Signal Analysis Software
Configuring the Local Area Network LAN Interface
Operational Considerations
 Preventive Maintenance
 Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF Connectors
RF Cable and Connector Care
To extend the life of your cables or connectors
Repeatability
 Proper Connector Torque
Connector Wear and Damage
SMA Connector Precautions
Before connecting the cables to any device
 Cleaning Procedure
Parts. Do not attempt to clean internally
Cleaning Supplies Available from Agilent
Area is free of fumes
 General Procedures and Techniques
GPIB, 3.5 mm, Type-N, power sensor, and BNC connectors
 Connector Removal
Gpib connectors
Precision 3.5 mm connectors
Mm connectors with a gold hex nut
 Bent Semirigid Cables
 Instrument Removal
Standard instrument
Required tools
 Half-Rack-Width Instrument
Bench Top Instrument
To remove a half-width instrument from a system rack
To remove an instrument from a bench top system
 Instrument Installation
To install an instrument
Standard rack instrument
 To install the instrument in a rack
To install an instrument in a bench top system
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 Service, Support, and Safety Information
Safety and Regulatory Information on Service and Support on
 Safety and Regulatory Information
Safety
Safety Summary
General Compliance with German Noise Requirements
 Equipment Installation
Acoustic Noise Emission/Geraeuschemission
17.3.4
Flames
 Before Applying Power
Service personnel
Environmental Conditions
Personnel
 Magnetic Susceptibility
Ground the Instrument or System
Fields
Hz to 500 Hz frequency range
 Maintenance
Safety symbols and Instrument Markings
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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 Safety symbols Definition Frame or chassis terminal
 Service and Support
Agilent on the Web
Any servicing unless you are qualified to do so
By Agilent Technologies
 Return Procedure
Shipping the Instrument
 Glossary
 Glossary
 Would become
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 Numerics
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