Agilent 11713C Operating and Service Manual

Agilent 11713B/C Attenuator/Switch Drivers

Operating and Service Manual

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NOTE

The 11713B/C complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as well as POLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. The 11713B/C is an INDOOR USE product.

Before applying power

Verify that all safety precautions are taken. Make all connections to the unit before applying power.

Gound the instrument

This product is provided with protective earth terminals. To minimize shock hazard, the instrument must be connected to the ac power mains through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.

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Safety Symbols

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Alternating current

Earth (grounding) terminal

Off (supply)

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Caution, risk of danger (refer to this manual for specific Warning or Caution information)

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1 Introduction

Key Features of Agilent 11713B/C Attenuator/Switch Drivers 14

Table 1. Key Features of 11713B/11713C 14

Compatible Agilent Attenuators and Switches 15

Table 2. Compatible Agilent Switches 15 Table 3. Compatible Agilent Attenuators 15

Connecting Accessories 16

Table 4. Connecting Accessories for Agilent 11713B/11713C 16

11713B Front and Rear Panels at a Glance 17

Figure 1. 11713B Front Panel Features 17 Figure 2. 11713B Rear Panel Features 19

11713C Front and Rear Panels at a Glance 20

Figure 3. 11713C Front Panel Features 20 Figure 4. 11713C Rear Panel Features 22

2 Installation

Initial Inspection 26

Preparing for Use 27

Bench Operation 27 Figure 5. Handle Positioning for Bench Operation 27 Rack Mounting One Instrument (Option 908) 28 Figure 6. Illustrations of steps 2 and 3 28 Rack Mounting Two Instruments (Option 909) 29 Figure 7. Illustration of completed setup 29

Connecting to Agilent Attenuators and Switches 30

Table 5. Summary of switches and attenuators connections to

11713B/C 30 Table 6. 11713CB/C Front Panel and Back Panel Properties 32 Driving Four-Section Attenuators and Switches 33 Figure 8. Typical connection for a programmable four-section

attenuator 33 Driving Additional Coaxial Switches 34

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3 Specifications

Figure 9. Typical connection for 8762 and 8765 series coaxial

switches 34 Figure 10. Typical connection for 8761 series coaxial switches 35 Driving Relays 36 Figure 11. Typical connection for relay driving circuit 36

General Specifications 38

Drive Power Supply Specifications 38 Table 7. 11713B/C Drive Power Supply Specifications 38 Supplement Characteristics 38 Table 8. 11713B/C Supplemental Characteristics 38 Physical Specifications 39 Remote Programming Characteristics 39

Environmental Specifications 40

Table 9. 11713B/C Environmental Specifications 40

Safety and Regulatory Information 41

Safety Considerations 41 Compliance With Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 41 Compliance With German Noise Requirement 41

4 Verification

5 Local Operations

Regularity Markings 42

Declaration of Conformity 43

Operator’s Check for Local Operation 46

Recommended Test Equipment 46 Table 10. Recommended Test Equipment 46 Procedure 47 Figure 12. Switching System for Verification 47

Operator’s Check for Remote Operation 48

Getting Started with 11713B/C 50

Step One: Turn on 11713B/C 50 Step Two: Configure 11713B/C settings to drive attenuators and

switches 51 Step Three: Configure 11713B/C connections to attenuators and

switches 55 Table 11. Connection between 11713B/C and programmable

attenuators 55 Table 12. Connection between 11713B/C and switches 55

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Main Menu of 11713B/C 56

Save/Recall State Menu 62

6 Remote Operations

Configuring Remote Interface 66

Programming Guide (SCPI) 68

SYSTEM Menu 56 ATT E N M enu 57 CYCLE Menu 58 IO Menu 59 INFO Menu 59 UTILITY Menu 60 Preset Menu 61

List of Default Values 63

Interface Selection 66 GPIB Configuration 66 USB Configuration 67 LAN Configuration 67

SCPI Command Syntax 68 Rules for Using a Channel or Scan List 68 Commands Relevant to Attenuators 69 Commands Relevant to Switches 71

Programming Guide (Legacy) 73

Data Message Input Format 73

SCPI and Legacy Commands Compatibility 74

7 Remote Interface Configurations

Connecting the 11713B/C to Your Computer 76

Connecting Over GPIB 76 Connecting Over USB 78 Connecting Over LAN 79

Exploring the 11713B/C Web Interface Over LAN 85

Launching the Web Interface 85 Figure 13. 11713B/C Web Interface’s Welcome Window 86 Navigation Bar 86 Displaying the Browser Web Control Page 87 Figure 14. 11713B/C Brower Web Control Interface 87

8 Replacing Major Assemblies

Replaceable Parts 90

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Table 13. Major Assemblies Reference Designator and Part

Number 90 Table 14. Front Panel Module Reference Designator and Part

Number 90 Table 15. Rear Panel Module Reference Designator and Part

Number 91 Table 16. PPMC PCA Module Reference Designator and Part

Number 91 Table 17. Fan Module Reference Designator and Part Number 92 Table 19. Power Supply Module Reference Designator and Part

Number 93 Table 18. Motherboard Reference Designator and Part Number 93

Top Module Cover Removal/Replacement 94

To R em ove Top Mod ul e C ove r 94 To Replace Top Module Cover 94

Front Panel Module Removal/Replacement 95

To Remove Front Panel Module 95 To Replace Front Panel Module 96

Rear Panel Module Removal/Replacement 97

To Remove Rear Panel Module 97 To Replace Rear Panel Module 98

PPMC PCA Removal/Replacement 99

To Remove PPMC PCA 99 To Replace PPMC PCA 99

Fan Module Removal/Replacement 100

To R em ove Fa n M od u le 100 To Replace Fan module 100

Motherboard Removal/Replacement 101

To Remove Motherboard 101 To Replace Motherboard 102

Power Supply Module Removal/Replacement 103

To Remove Power Supply Module 103 To Replace Power Supply Module 103

9 Servicing the Attenuator/Switch Driver

Preparing a Static-Safe Workstation 106

Reducing ESD Damage 107

Maintainance and Adjustments 108

Fuse Removal/Replacement 108 Adjustment 108

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Troubleshooting 109

Isolating a Malfunction 109 Front Panel Troubleshooting 110 Rear Panel Troubleshooting 111 Figure 15. Motherboard with Marked Location of Figure 17 and Figure

18 111 Figure 16. Location of TP1 and TP2 on motherboard 112 Figure 17. Location of TP3, TP4 and TP5 on Motherboard 113

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Agilent 11713B/C Attenuator/Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual

1 Introduction

Key Features of Agilent 11713B/C Attenuator/Switch Drivers 14 Compatible Agilent Attenuators and Switches 15

“Connecting Accessories

11713B Front and Rear Panels at a Glance 17 11713C Front and Rear Panels at a Glance 20

This chapter provides you the overview of Agilent 11713B/C attenuator/switch drivers that includes the instruments’ functions and capabilities, compatibility with Agilent switching components and physical appearances.

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1 Introduction

Key Features of Agilent 11713B/C Attenuator/Switch Drivers

The 11713B attenuator/switch driver is a GPIB compatible instrument that concurrently drives up to two four- section programmable step attenuators and two microwave coaxial switches, or up to 10 SPDT switches. The 11713B is fully backward compatible with 11713A in terms of functionality and fit. Connectivity using USB and LAN are optional.

The 11713C attenuator/switch driver is a GPIB/USB/LAN compatible instrument that concurrently drives up to four four-section programmable step attenuators and four microwave coaxial switches, or up to 20 SPDT switches. The 11713C comes with tri- voltage selection of +5 V, +15 V and +24 V and also permits user- defined voltage supply capability.

NOTE

The 11713B/C attenuator/switch drivers output continuous current and do not support pulse drive. Please ensure your switching devices can withstand continuous current or have a built-in current interrupt feature.

Tab le 1 Key Features of 11713B/11713C

Key Features 11713B 11713C

Manually-controlled using front panel push buttons Yes Yes

Automatically-control through: GPIB USB LAN

Integrated LCD display Yes Yes

Self-contained power supply with current limiting Yes Yes

Common terminal supplies of: +5 Vdc +15 Vdc +24 Vdc User-defined

Ye s Optional Optional

No No

Ye s

Ye s Ye s Ye s

Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s

TTL control No Yes

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Compatible Agilent Attenuators and Switches

The 11713B/C attenuator/switch drivers are designed to drive the following Agilent attenuators and switches. If you are using attenuators and switches made by another supplier, check the switching characteristics against those specified in Chapter 3, “Specifications. Refer to Agilent 11713B/C Configuration Guide, literature number 5989- 7277EN, for the most updated list.

Tab le 2 Compatible Agilent Switches

Introduction 1

Agilent Model Number Description

8761A/B, 8765A/B/C/D/F (33314A/B/D), N1810UL SPDT, unterminated

8762A/B/C/F (33311A/B/C), N1810TL SPDT, terminated

8763A/B/C (33312A/B/C), N1811TL Bypass, 4-port, terminated

8764A/B/C (33313A/B/C), N1812UL Bypass, 5-port, unterminated

8766K (33366K) SP3T, unterminated

8767K (33367K), 8767M, L7204A/B/C SP4T, unterminated

87104A/B/C/D/E, 87204A/B/C/D/E, L7104A/B/C SP4T, terminated

8768K (33368K), 8768M SP5T, unterminated

8769K (33369K), 8769M, L7206A/B/C SP6T, unterminated

87106A/B/C/D/E, 87206A/B/C/D/E, L7106A/B/C SP6T, terminated

87222C/D/E, L7222C DPDT (transfer), unterminated

87406B Matrix, 4-port, terminated

87606B Matrix, 6-port, terminated

U9397A/C SPDT, terminated, solid state

* Electromechanical switches unless specified

Tab le 3 Compatible Agilent Attenuators

Agilent Model Number Description

8494G/H (33320G/H), 84904K/L/M (33324K/L) 11 dB, 1 dB steps

8495G/H/K (33321 G/H/K), 84907K/L (33327K/L) 70 dB, 10 dB steps

8496G/H (33322G/H) 110 dB, 10 dB steps

8497K ( 33323K), 84906K/L ( 33326K/L) 90 dB, 10 dB steps

84905M 60 dB, 10 dB steps

84908M 65 dB, 5 dB steps

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1 Introduction

Connecting Accessories

Various types of connecting accessories are available to drive Agilent attenuators and switches using the 11713B/C attenuator/switch drivers. Table 4 lists available accessories.

Tab le 4 Connecting Accessories for Agilent 11713B/11713C

Connecting

Accessories

11716A Interconnect kit (Type-N connectors)

11716C Interconnect kit (SMA connectors)

11713B-001 11713C-001

11713B-101 11713C-101

11713B-201 11713C-201

11713B-301 11713C-301

11713B-401 11713C-401

11713B-501 11713C-501

11713B-601 11713C-601

11713B-701 11713C-701

11764-60004, Viking connector to 10-pin DIP connector, 60 inches long

8120-2703, Viking connector to Viking connector, 60 inches long

5061-0969, Viking connector to 12-Pin conductor cable, bare wire (for five switches), 60 inches long

11761-60001, Viking connector to (4) ribbon cables, connect up to four switches, 60 inches long

11713-60042, Dual Viking connector to 16-Pin DIP connector, 60 inches long

11713-60043, Viking connector to (4) 9-Pin Dsub connectors, connect up to four switches, 60 inches long

11713-60044, Viking connector to 16-Pin DIP connector, 60 inches long

5064-7848, Viking connector to 14-pin DIP connector, 60 inches long

Description

11713B-801 11713C-801

11713B-908 11713C-908

11713B-909 11713C-909

* Order this kit to connect two programmable step attenuators in series

11713-60047, Viking connector to (4) 10-pin DIP connectors, connect up to 4 switches, 50 inches long

5063-9240, Rack mount kit for one instrument

5061-9694 & 5063-9212, Rack mount kit for two instruments

Refer to Agilent 11713A/B/C Attenuator/Switch Driver Configuration Guide, literature number 5989- 3703EN, for configuration details.

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11713B Front and Rear Panels at a Glance

This section briefly describes the function of the front panel keys of 11713B.

Introduction 1

Figure 1 11713B Front Panel Features

1 LCD screen.

2 Softkeys. These unmarked keys are referred to by the text on

display next to them.

3 Menu/Enter. Press this key to select the highlighted parameter

On/Off or select the highlighted field or go back to the main menu.

4 Preset. Press this key to preset the driver.

5 Config. Press this key to access the configuration menu. You can

set the atttenuator type, supply voltage and TTL condition through this menu.

6 Save/Recall. Press this key to save current settings or recall saved

settings.

7 Navigation buttons. The arrow keys are used to navigate

parameters displayed on the LCD screen or change parameters such as GPIB address.

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Switches. In the local mode, pushbutton switches 9 and 0 change the position of a coaxial switch connected to rear panel banana jacks S9 A/B and S0 A/B respectively.

9 Attenuator Y. In the local mode, pushbuttons 5, 6, 7, and 8

change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch(es) connected to the ATTEN Y connector on the rear panel.

10 Attenuator X. In the local mode, pushbuttons 1, 2, 3, and 4

change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch(es) connected to the ATTEN X connector on the rear panel.

11 On/Standby. Press this key to switch between on and standby.

When power is supplied, the background LED is red. Pressing the key once, switches the driver on and the background LED turns to green.

12 Local. Press this key to control the driver from the front panel

when it is operating via the remote interfaces.

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Introduction 1

This section briefly describes the function of the rear panel connectors of 11713B.

Figure 2 11713B Rear Panel Features

1 ATTEN X. Viking connector for connection to attenuator or

switch(es).

2 ATTEN Y. Viking connector for connection to attenuator or

switch(es).

3 S9 A/B. Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial switch.

4 24 VDC COM. Banana jack connector to provide common +24 Vdc

in driving the coaxial switches connected to S9 and/or S0.

5 S0 A/B. Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial switch.

6 Receptacle. Matches transformer primary to line voltage via power

cable.

7 Alert symbol. This symbol is used to point out a necessary

reference for the user.

8 GPIB Connector. The interface connector from a source device to

a listening device for the remote mode of operation.

9 LAN Connector. The interface connector for LAN cable (option

LXI only).

10 USB Connector. The interface connector for Type mini B 5- pin

USB cable (option LXI only).

11 Instrument Markings.

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1 Introduction

11713C Front and Rear Panels at a Glance

This section briefly describes the function of the front panel keys of 11713C.

Figure 3 11713C Front Panel Features

1 LCD screen.

2 Softkeys. These unmarked keys are referred to by the text on

display next to them.

3 Navigation buttons. The arrow keys are used to navigate

parameters displayed on the LCD screen or change parameters such as GPIB address.

4 Menu/Enter. Press this key to select the highlighted parameter

On/Off or select the highlighted field or go back to the main menu.

5 Preset. Press this key to preset the driver.

6 Config. Press this key to access the configuration menu. You can

set the atttenuator type, supply voltage and TTL condition through this menu.

7 Save/Recall. Press this key to save current settings or recall saved

settings.

8 Supply Voltage for Bank 1. Indicates supply voltage setting

(background LED in red) for bank 1.

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Introduction 1

Supply Voltage for Bank 2. Indicates supply voltage setting

(background LED in red) for bank 2.

10 Switches for Bank 1. In the local mode, pushbutton switches 9

and 0 change the position of a coaxial switch connected to rear panel banana jacks S9 A/B and S0 A/B respectively, for bank 1.

11 Switches for Bank 2. In the local mode, pushbutton switches 9

and 0 change the position of a coaxial switch connected to rear panel banana jacks S9 A/B and S0 A/B respectively for, bank 2.

12 Attenuator Y for Bank 1. In the local mode, pushbuttons 5, 6, 7,

and 8 change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch(es) connected to the ATTEN Y connector on the rear panel, for bank 1.

13 Attenuator Y for Bank 2. In the local mode, pushbuttons 5, 6, 7,

and 8 change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch(es) connected to the ATTEN Y connector on the rear panel, for bank 2.

14 Attenuator X for Bank 1. In the local mode, pushbuttons 1, 2, 3,

and 4 change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch(es) connected to the ATTEN X connector on the rear panel, for bank 1.

15 Attenuator X for Bank 2. In the local mode, pushbuttons 1, 2, 3,

and 4 change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch(es) connected to the ATTEN X connector on the rear panel, for bank 2.

16 On/Standby. Press this key to switch between on and standby.

When power is supplied, the background LED is red. Pressing the key once, switches the driver on and the background LED turns to green.

17 Local. Press this key to control the driver from the front panel

when it is operating via the remote interfaces.

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1 Introduction

This section briefly describes the function of the rear panel connectors of 11713C.

Figure 4 11713C Rear Panel Features

1 ATTEN X Bank 1. Viking connector for connection to attenuator

or switch(es), for bank 1.

2 ATTEN X Bank 2. Viking connector for connection to attenuator

or switch(es), for bank 2.

3 ATTEN Y Bank 1. Viking connector for connection to attenuator

or switch(es), for bank 1.

4 ATTEN Y Bank 2. Viking connector for connection to attenuator

or switch(es), for bank 2.

5 S9 A/B Bank 1. Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial

switch, for bank 1.

6 S9 A/B Bank 2. Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial

switch, for bank 2.

7 VDC COM Bank 1. Banana jack connector to provide common

Vdc in driving the coaxial switches connected to S9 and/or S0, for bank 1.

8 VDC COM Bank 2. Banana jack connector to provide common

Vdc in driving the coaxial switches connected to S9 and/or S0, for bank 2.

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Introduction 1

S0 A/B Bank 1. Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial

switch, for bank 1.

10 S0 A/B Bank 2. Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial

switch, for bank 2.

11 External VDC. Banana jack connector to provide user-defined

Vdc, for both banks.

12 Ground. Banana jack connector to provide grounding, for both

banks.

13 Receptacle. Matches transformer primary to line voltage via power

cable.

14 Alert symbol. This symbol is used to point out a necessary

reference for the user.

15 GPIB Connector. The interface connector from a source device to

a listening device for the remote mode of operation.

16 LAN Connector. The interface connector for LAN cable.

17 USB Connector. The interface connector for Type mini B 5- pin

USB cable.

18 Instrument Markings.

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Agilent 11713B/C Attenuator/Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual

2 Installation

Initial Inspection 26 Preparing for Use 27

“Bench Operation “Rack Mounting One Instrument (Option 908) “Rack Mounting Two Instruments (Option 909)

Connecting to Agilent Attenuators and Switches 30 Driving Four-Section Attenuators and Switches 33 Driving Additional Coaxial Switches 34 Driving Relays 36

This chapter provides you important information on how to unpack and check your instrument, how to prepare your instrument for bench operation and tips on configuring 11713B/C with Agilent attenuators and switches.

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2 Installation

Initial Inspection

1 Unpack and inspect the shipping container and its contents

thoroughly to ensure that nothing was damaged during shipment. If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, the contents should be checked both mechanically and electrically.

2 If the contents are damaged or defective, contact your nearest

Agilent Technologies Service and Support Office. Refer to the Service and Support information in the front matter of this manual. Agilent Technologies will arrange for repair or replacement of the damaged or defective equipment. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier's inspection.

3 If you are returning your instrument for service, repackaging the

attenuator/switch driver requires original shipping containers and materials or their equivalents. Agilent Technologies can provide packaging materials identical to the original materials. Refer to "Service and Support" on page v for the Agilent Technologies nearest you.

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Preparing for Use

Bench Operation

Installation 2

Pull the handle outwards, and adjust it into one of the two positions illustrated in Figure 5.

• (Top) Handle placed underneath the instrument to assure self- alignment of the instruments when stacked

• (Bottom) Handle tilted to raise the front of the instrument for easier viewing of the front panel

Figure 5 Handle Positioning for Bench Operation

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2 Installation

Rack Mounting One Instrument (Option 908)

1 Remove the handle and front/rear bumpers

2 Fit the rack mount flanges (part number 5063- 9240)

3 Ready for installation

Figure 6 Illustrations of steps 2 and 3

CAUTION

When installing the product in a cabinet, the convection into and out of the product must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4 °C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts forced convection must be used.

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Rack Mounting Two Instruments (Option 909)

1 Remove the handle and front/rear bumpers

2 Fit one small mounting flange to opposite sides of each

instrument (part numbers 5061- 9694 and 5063- 9212)

3 Fit two front linking plates to each instrument

4 Engage the linking plates at the front of the instruments

5 Attach the rear linking brackets

6 Ready for installation

Installation 2

Figure 7 Illustration of completed setup

CAUTION

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2 Installation

Connecting to Agilent Attenuators and Switches

The 11713B/C attenuator/switch drivers can be used to drive various switches and attenuators. Table 5 shows the summary of switches and attenuators connections to 11713B/C, with various interface cables for point- to- point connection. Table 6 shows the properties of 11713B/C’s front panel and rear panel.

For configuration details, please refer to Agilent 11713B/C Configuration Guide, literature number 5989- 7277EN.

Tab le 5 Summary of switches and attenuators connections to 11713B/C

Switches/Attenuators 11713B/C

Cable

Option

Switches

• 8761A/B

Switches

• 8762A/B/C/F

• 8763A/B/C

201 1 No Yes

201 2 Yes Yes

• 8764A/B/C

Switches

• 8765A/B/C/D/F

Switches

• 8766K

Switches

• N1810UL/TL

• N1811TL

• N1812UL

Switches

‡

• 87222C/D/E

201, 301 2 Yes Yes

001, 101

201, 501 2 Yes Yes

201, 801 2 Yes No

• L7222C

# of channels required

Control by

ATTEN X (1-4)

†

ATTEN Y (5-8)

Control by

SWITCHES

(9/0)

Ye s Ye s

Switches

• 8767K

Attenuators

001, 101 3 Yes Yes

• 8495G/H

Switches

• 8767M

Attenuators

001 3 Yes Yes

• 84905M

• 84907K/L

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Tab le 5 Summary of switches and attenuators connections to 11713B/C

Switches

• 8768K

Attenuators

• 8494G/H

001, 101 4 Yes Yes

• 8496G/H

• 8495K, 8497K

Switches

• 8768M

Attenuators

• 84904K/L/M

001 4 Yes Yes

• 84906K/L

• 84908M

Switches

• 87104A/B/C/D

• 87204A/B/C

201, 601 4

Ye s

• L7104A/B/C

• L7204A/B/C

Ye s

Switches

• 8769K

Switches

• 8769M

Switches

101 5 Yes Yes

701 5 Yes Yes

• 87106A/B/C/D

• 87206A/B/C

• L7106A/B/C

201, 401 6

††

Ye s Ye s

• L7206A/B/C

• 87406B, 87606B

* Type of interface cable required depends on the DC connector on the switching device

† One channel represent control with one pushbutton

‡ Ensure switch is equiped with current interrupt (option 403) to protect switch from overhetaing and

destruction as this switch cannot withstand continuous current

**If option 601 is used, number of channels required is 5, to cater for open all path function controlled via

S9/S0

††If option 401 is used, number of channels required is 7, to cater for open all path function controlled via

S9/S0

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Tab le 6 11713CB/C Front Panel and Back Panel Properties

Front Panel Pushbuttons

Pushbutton Number Pushbutton

LEDs

SWITCHES

ON ATTEN X-3 (S9-A) Gray

OFF ATTEN X-4 (S9-B) White/Red

ON ATTEN Y-3 (S0-A) Gray

OFF ATTEN Y-4 (S0-B) White/Red

ATTENUATORS

OFF 5 Violet

ON 6 Yellow

OFF 7 Black

ON 8 Green

Rear Panel Connectors

Pin Numbers Wire Color Code

1 Red (Vcc)

2 White/Brown (Gnd)

†

OFF 9 Orange

ON 10 Blue

OFF 11 Brown

ON 12 White

* The ON/OFF status of the pushbutton LEDs indicates which cable wire or pin on the rear panel

connector is grounded. As an example, if ATTENUATOR X pushbutton 3 is illuminated, pin 10 of the ATTEN X connector (blue wire from cable) is grounded and pin 9 floats at a high impedance. For SWITCHES, if pin 3 is grounded (LED on), pin 4 is connected to +Vcc.

† With reference to interface cable option 201 (Viking connector to 12-pin bare), consists of 12

color-coded wires

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11713B

Installation 2

Driving Four-Section Attenuators and Switches

• To use one four- section attenuator assembly, connect an attenuator interface cable either to the ATTEN X output (A6J1) or ATTEN Y output (A6J2). Connect all outputs (two for 11713B and four for 11713C) to have more than four attenuator segments.

• A typical connection for a programmable four- section attenuator to 11713B is illustrated in Figure 8, together with pin number for each connector.

• Using these same connections to Agilent 8762 or 8765 series coaxial switches, control can be extended to number of switches in multiple of four. If S9 and S0 outputs are utilized, 11713B and 11713C can drive up to 10 switches and 20 switches respectively.

11713B

Vcc

TWO ATTENUATOR CABLES ARE SUPPLIED WITH 11713B

Figure 8 Typical connection for a programmable four-section attenuator

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Driving Additional Coaxial Switches

• Make switch connections to S0 outputs, S9 outputs, or to rear panel ATTEN X output or ATTEN Y output.

• Figure 9 below shows the rear panel connections to S0 outputs

and the corresponding switch positions reflected by pushbutton indicators.

• Connections to Agilent 8762 or 8765 series coaxial switches can also be made to the ATTEN X output or ATTEN Y output as illustrated in Figure 8.

Figure 9 Typical connection for 8762 and 8765 series coaxial switches

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• Connections to Agilent 8761 series coaxial switches can only be made to S0 outputs and S9 outputs.

• Figure 10 illustrates the rear panel connections to S9 outputs and

the corresponding switch positions reflected by pushbutton indicators.

Figure 10 Typical connection for 8761 series coaxial switches

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Driving Relays

• To drive ten devices for 11713B, connect attenuator cables at ATTEN X and Y and switch cables to S9 and S0.

• A total of 10 relays may be on at one time if the total curent is less than 1.7 A. However, since there are dual transistor and relay drivers, where one driver is on while the other is off, a total of 20 relays may be controlled.

NOTE

CAUTION

11713C is capable of driving double the amount of devices that 11713B can. However, the total load current can be consumed is still 1.7 A.

If the total load current of 1.7 A is exceeded, damage may result.

• Figure 11 below shows the connections for a simplified relay

driving circuit. The circuit is adaptable for simple non-latching relays.

Figure 11 Typical connection for relay driving circuit

NOTE

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It is also recommended that two 28.7 V zener diodes be connected back-to-back across the relay coils to reduce voltage transients.

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General Specifications 38

“Drive Power Supply Specifications “Supplement Characteristics “Physical Specifications “Remote Programming Characteristics

Environmental Specifications 40 Safety and Regulatory Information 41

“Safety Considerations “Compliance With Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) “Compliance With German Noise Requirement

Regularity Markings 42 Declaration of Conformity 43

This chapter provides you the specifications of Agilent 11713B/C attenuator/switch drivers.

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General Specifications

Drive Power Supply Specifications

Specifications below describe warranted performance over the temperature range 0 to +50 operation, unless otherwise noted.

Tab le 7 11713B/C Drive Power Supply Specifications

°C after one hour of continuous

Voltage +24 ± 8% Vdc

Current 1.7 A maximum continuous current

* For 11713C only

Supplement Characteristics

Supplement characteristics are intended to provide useful information and are typical but non- warranted performance parameters.

Tab le 8 11713B/C Supplemental Characteristics

Power 100 to 240 Vac, automatic selection, 50/60 Hz

Response Time 100 μs maximum for contact pairs 1 through 8

+5 ± 5% Vdc +15 ± 12% Vdc

Contact pairs 1 through 8, 9, and 0, maximum current of 1.7 A continuous through all contacts (< 0.7 A per contact)

100 VA maximum Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed 10 percent of the nominal supply voltage

20 ms maximum for contact pairs 9 and 0

Driver Life > 2,000,000 switchings at 0.7 A for contact pairs 9 and 0

Maximum Load Inductance

Maximum Load Capacitance

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500 mH

< 0.01 μF for contact pairs 9 and 0

Physical Specifications

Net Weight 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs)

Specifications 3

Dimensions (H x W x D) with handle and rubber bumper

Dimensions (H x W x D) without handle and rubber bumper

103.8 mm x 232.2 mm x 378.7 mm (4.1 inches x 9.1 inches x 14.9 inches)

88.3 mm x 212.7 mm x 346.0 mm (3.5 inches x 8.4 inches x 14.3 inches)

Remote Programming Characteristics

Interface GPIB interface operates to IEEE 488.2 and IEC65

10/100 BaseT LAN interface USB 2.0 interface

Command Language SCPI standard interface commands (Agilent 11713A backward

compatible)

GPIB Compatibility SH0, AH1, T0, TE0, L2, LE0, SR0, RL1, PP0, DC0, DT0, C0

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Environmental Specifications

Agilent 11713B/C attenuator/switch drivers are designed to fully comply with Agilent Technologies’ product operating environmental specifications shows in table below.

Tab le 9 11713B/C Environmental Specifications

Temperature

• Operating

• Storage

Humidity

• Operating

• Storage

• Condensing

Shock

• End-user handling

• Bench Handling

• Functional

• Transportation

°C to +50°C

°C to +70°C

-40

95% RH at 40 90% RH at 65 95% RH at 40

Half-sine: 2-3 ms duration, 60 in/s (1.6 ms) delta-V Half-sine: 11 ms duration, 30 grms Trapezoital: 18-22 ms duration, 337 in/s (8.56 ms) delta-V Per MIL-PRF-28800F

°C, 5 days cyclic °C, 24 hours °C, 5 hours (condensation 15 minutes)

Vibration

• Operating

• Survival

Altitude

• Operating

• Non-operating

Random: 0.21G rms, 5 to 500 Hz, 10 min/axis Random: 2.09G rms, 5 to 500 Hz, 10 min/axis Swept-sine: 0.5 G rms, 5 to 500 Hz, 10 min/axis

< 2,000 meters (6,540 feet) < 15,300 meters (50,000 feet)

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Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety Considerations

This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC 61010- 1:2001, Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus, and has been supplied In a safe condition. The Instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product In safe condition.

Compliance With Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

This product conforms with the protection requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility.

The conformity assessment requirements have been met using the technical Construction file route to compliance, using EMC test specifications EN 55011:1990 (Group 1, Class A).

Specifications 3

In order to preserve the EMC performance of the product, any cable which becomes worn or damaged must be replaced with the same type and specifications.

Refer to the “Declaration of Conformity" on page 43.

Compliance With German Noise Requirement

Acoustic Noise Emission This is to declare that this instrument is in

conformance with the German Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines.

• LpA < 70 dB

• Operator position

• Normal position

• per ISO 7779

Gerauschemission Laermangabe nach der

Maschinenlaermrerordnung- 3.GSGV Deutschland.

• LpA < 70 dB

• am Arbeitsplatz

• normaler Betrieb

• nach DIN 45635 t.19

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Regularity Markings

The following markings can be found on the rear panel.

The CE mark shows that the product complies with all the relevant European Legal Directives.

ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareill ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association. A CSA mark with the indicators “C” and “US” means that the product is certified for both the U.S. and Canadian markets, to the applicable American and Canadian standards.

This is the symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product.

The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency of Australia. This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework Regulations under the terms of the Radio communications Act of 1992.

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Declaration of Conformity

Specifications 3

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4 Verification

Operator’s Check for Local Operation 46

“Recommended Test Equipment “Procedure

Operator’s Check for Remote Operation 48

This chapter provides you simply instructions to verify Agilent 11713B/C attenuator/switch drivers’ functionality in both local operation and remote (GPIB/USB/LAN) operation.

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Operator’s Check for Local Operation

Recommended Test Equipment

Table 10 lists the test equipment required for performance test

verification and equipment troubleshooting. Equipment other than the recommended models can be used, provided minimum specifications are satisfied.

Tab le 10 Recommended Test Equipment

Instrument Type Critical Specifications Use

Digital Voltmeter 0 to +30 Vdc T

Attenuators (2 required) Programmable, 4 sections P, T

Switches (2 required) +5 Vdc, +15 Vdc or +24 Vdc

drive source

* P = Performance, T = Troubleshooting

P, T

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Procedure

Verification 4

1 Configure switching system illustrated in Figure 12 by following

all steps found in Chapter 5, “Local Operations.

Figure 12 Switching System for Verification

2 Once configuration is completed, press and depress the 10

numbered pushbuttons on the driver front panel. Each LED should alternate between off and on as each key is pressed.

3 In addition, if any switching devices is connected (attenuators,

relays or switches), an audible click should be heard from the unit actuated. Pressing any numbered pushbutton should not cause any other push button to change state.

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Operator’s Check for Remote Operation

These procedure verify that the driver can be controlled remotely using GPIB, USB and/or LAN.

1 Refer to Chapter 7, “Remote Interface Configurations, to connect

11713B/C to your computer through GPIB, USB and/or LAN.

2 Once remote connection is available, send the following SCPI

commands to the driver and note the changes on front panel LEDs.

Description Command Observation

Close switching paths from channel 1 to channel 4 (bank1)

Open switching paths from channel 5 to channel 8 (bank 1)

Query status on channel 2 (bank 1)ROUTe:CLOSe? (@102) Return value “1” (LED for

Query status on channel 7 (bank 1)ROUTe:CLOSe? (@107) Return value “0” (LED for

ROUTe:CLOSe (@101:104) LEDs for pushbuttons 1 to

4 light ON

ROUTe:OPEn (@105:108) LEDs for pushbuttons 5 to

8 light OFF

pushbutton 2 light ON)

pushbutton 7 light OFF)

If the above checks are successful, the driver’s remote operation is working correctly. These procedures do not check all of the drivers’s program codes that can be executed. However, if the driver work correctly from the front panel, there is a high probability that the driver will respond to all the program codes.

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5 Local Operations

Getting Started with 11713B/C 50

“Step One: Turn on 11713B/C “Step Two: Configure 11713B/C settings to drive attenuators and switches “Step Three: Configure 11713B/C connections to attenuators and

switches

Main Menu of 11713B/C 56

“SYSTEM Menu “ATTEN Menu “CYCLE Menu “IO Menu “INFO Menu “UTILITY Menu

Preset Menu 61 Save/Recall State Menu 62 List of Default Values 63

This chapter outlines the some simple steps to begin using the 11713B/C in local operations. Also, functionality of all menus are described to assist operations using 11713B/C.

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Getting Started with 11713B/C

Agilent 11713B/C attenuator/switch driver can be easily configured to drive programmable attenuators and/or switches through the front panel operations. The following three simple steps will guide you through the configuration of 11713B/C.

Step One: Turn on 11713B/C

NOTE

For Step One, all details on 11713C is applicable to 11713B

1 Connect AC power supply to 11713B/C. You should see:

• background LED of the power button is red which indicates

that 11713B/C is in standby mode

Allow 10 seconds before pressing the power button to turn on 11713B/C. This duration is needed to power up the processor within.

2 Press power button once to turn on the 11713B/C. You should see:

• background LED turns green

• six menus displayed on the LCD screen

• all numbered buttons are lighted up

3 Ensure Local button is lighted up to enable operation through

front panel. If not, press button once.

4 Now, you are ready to configure the 11713B/C.

1 At factory default setting. Last state is followed if instrument was configured before shut

down.

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Local Operations 5

Step Two: Configure 11713B/C settings to drive attenuators and switches

To drive programmable attenuators

NOTE

Step Two - to drive programmable attenuators, only item 2 is applicable to 11713B. When Config button is pressed, the next screen is CONFIGURATION MENU.

Item Action Illustration

1 Select bank

(only for 11713C)

2 Select

attenuator type

a Press Config button b At SELECT BANK

screen, you can see two softkey selections: BANK1 and BANK2

c Press BANK1 softkey

to select bank 1

d Press BANK2 softkey

to select bank 2

a At CONFIGURATION

MENU screen, press

ATTEN TYPE softkey

b At ATTENUATOR

MODEL screen, scroll to highlight the desired attenuator model number using the navigation keys.

c Once the attenuator

model is determined, press ATTEN X or ATTEN Y softkey to assign the selected attenuator model

d Repeat step b and c if

needed

e Model assigned to

ATTEN X and ATTEN Y

is marked <X> (e.g. 8494G/H) and <Y> (e.g. 8496G/H)

respectively

f To return to the

previous screen, press

BACK softkey

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Item Action Illustration

3 Select

voltage type (only for 11713C)

a At CONFIGURATION

MENU screen, press

Voltage LEVEL softkey

b At OUTPUT VOLTAGE

screen, scroll to highlight the desired voltage (e.g. +5V)

c Press SET softkey to

assign highlighted voltage

d At the next screen,

press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel

e Ouput voltage

assigned is marked <*>

f To exit this screen,

press BACK softkey

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To drive switches

Local Operations 5

NOTE

Step Two - to drive switches, only applicable to 11713C as 11713B is predefined with +24 Vdc supply and no TTL drive

Item Action Illustration

1 Select bank

(only for 11713C)

2 Select

voltage type (only for 11713C)

a Press Config button b At SELECT BANK

screen, you can see two softkey selections: BANK1 and BANK2

c Press BANK1 softkey

to select bank 1

d Press BANK2 softkey

to select bank 2

a At CONFIGURATION

MENU screen, press

TTL ON/OFF softkey

b At TTL MODE ON/OFF

screen, scroll to highlight the TTL OPTION or Non TTL

(e.g. TTL OPTION)

c Press SET softkey to

assign highlighted voltage

d At the next screen,

press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel

e Selection is marked

<*>

f To exit this screen,

press BACK softkey

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Item Action Illustration

3 Select

voltage type (only for 11713C)

a At CONFIGURATION

MENU screen, press

Voltage LEVEL softkey

b At OUTPUT VOLTAGE

screen, scroll to highlight the desired voltage (e.g. +5V)

c Press SET softkey to

assign highlighted voltage

d At the next screen,

press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel

e Ouput voltage

assigned is marked <*>

f To exit this screen,

press BACK softkey

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Local Operations 5

Step Three: Configure 11713B/C connections to attenuators and switches

1 Determine interface cable option of the 11713B/C

2 Determine DC connector option of the attenuator(s) or switch(es)

3 Check for compatibility using Table 11 for programmable

attenuators and Table 12 for switches:

Tab le 11 Connection between 11713B/C and programmable attenuators

11713B/C Attenuators (Option)

Option 001 8494G/H, 8495G/H, 8496G/H, 8495K, 8497K (Option 016)

84904K/L/M, 84905M, 84906K/L, 84907K/L, 84908M (No option)

Option 101 8494G/H, 8495G/H, 8496G/H, 8495K, 8497K (Option 060)

Tab le 12 Connection between 11713B/C and switches

11713B/C Switches (Option)

Option 001 8766K, 8767K/M, 8768K/M (Option 016)

Option 101 8766K, 8767K/M, 8768K/M, 8769K/M (Option 060)

Option 201 8763A/B/C, 8764A/B/C, 8761A/B, 8762A/B/C/F (No option)

8765A/B/C/D/F (Option 305/310/315/324) N1810UL/TL, N1811TL, N1812UL (Option 87104A/B/C/D, 87204A/B/C, 87106A/B/C/D, 87206A/B/C (Option 100) L7104A/B/C, L7204A/B/C, L7106A/B/C, L7206A/B/C (Option 100)

87406B, 87606B (Option 100) 87222C/D/E, L7222C (Option 100)

Option 301 8765A/B/C/D/F (Option 005/010/015/024)

Option 401 87106A/B/C/D, 87206A/B/C (Option 161)

L7106A/B/C, L7206A/B/C (Option 161) 87406B, 87606B (Option 161)

Option 501 N1810UL/TL, N1811TL, N1812UL (Option

Option 601 87104A/B/C/D, 87204A/B/C (Option 161)

L7104A/B/C, L7204A/B/C (Option 161)

Option 701 8769K/M (Option 016)

Option 801 87222C/D/E, L7222C (Option 161)

* If TTL is required, include Option 401. Must order switch with Option 403 (current interrupt) as switch

cannot withstand continuous current supplied by 11713B/C

202)

201)

4 For more details, refer to 11713B/C Configuration Guide,

literature number 5989- 7277EN.

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Main Menu of 11713B/C

The main menu can be displayed on the LCD screen by pressing the Menu/Enter button. The six submenus, each with their own functionality, are described in the subsequent sections.

SYSTEM Menu

Function Action Illustration

Display attenuator type(s) configured for 11713B/C

a Navigate to the

SYSTEM icon using

the navigation keys

b Press Menu/Enter

button when SYSTEM icon is highlighted

c On display are

attenuator models assigned to ATTEN X and ATTEN Y for each bank (e.g. 8494G/H,

8496G/H, N/A, N/A)

d Press Menu/Enter

button again to return to main menu

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ATTEN Menu

Function Action Illustration

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Display attenuation levels of each bank

a Navigate to the ATT EN

icon using the navigation keys

b Press Menu/Enter

button when ATTEN icon is highlighted

c On display are

attenuation level for ATTEN X and ATTEN Y (e.g. 11 dB, 110 dB,

0, 0)

d Press Menu/Enter

button again to return to main menu

Attenuation value on display changes according to input from front panel pushbuttons or through the virtual web interface:

• Pushbutton LED ON - attenuation card selected (attenuation applied) on corresponding attenuator section

• Pushbutton LED OFF - thru path selected (attenuation lifted) on corresponding attenuator section

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CYCLE Menu

Function Action Illustration

Display number of cycles of switching path for each channel

• 10 channels

for 11713B

(CH1 to CH9, CH0)

• 20 channels

for 11713C

(B1-1 to B1-10, B2-1 to B2-10)

Clear cycle for selected channel(s)

a Navigate to the CYCLE

icon using the navigation keys

b Press Menu/Enter

button when CYCLE icon is highlighted

c On display are number

of relay cycles for each channel

d Press Menu/Enter

button again to return to main menu

a Scroll to the desired

bank-channel (e.g. B1-1) using the navigation keys

b Press CLEAR CYCLE c At the next screen,

press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel

d Note that relay cycle

for B1-1 is 0

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Function Action Illustration

Local Operations 5

Clear cycle for all channels

a Press CLEAR ALL b At the next screen,

press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel.

c Note that relay cycle

for all channels is 0

IO Menu

Refer to Chapter 7, “Remote Interface Configurations.

INFO Menu

Function Action Illustration

Display system info for 11713B/C

• Model

• Serial

• Firmware

• GPIB address

• LAN IP

• USB adress

• MAC address

number

revision

a Navigate to the INFO

icon using the navigation keys

b Press Menu/Enter

button when INFO icon is highlighted

c Press Menu/Enter

button again to return to main menu

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UTILITY Menu

Function Action Illustration

Display system utility settings for 11713B/C and adjust beep volume

Beep volume range from 0 (mute) to 8 (loudest)

Set factory default

• For more

information:

“List of Default Values" on

page 63

a Navigate to the

UTILITY icon using the

navigation keys

b Press Menu/Enter

button when UTILITY icon is highlighted

c Scroll to highlight

Beep VOL using the

navigation keys

d Adjust beep volume

using Volume up and

Volume down softkey

e Press Menu/Enter

button again to return to main menu

a Scroll to highlight

Factory default using

the navigation keys, then press Ye s softkey

b At the next screen,

press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel.

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Function Action Illustration

Reset LAN a Scroll to highlight LAN

RESET using the

navigation keys, then press Ye s softkey

b At the next screen,

press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel.

Local Operations 5

Preset Menu

The preset function is used to apply full attenuation or open all switching paths (all LEDs light ON). For more information: “List of

Default Values" on page 63.

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Save/Recall State Menu

The save state function is important to enable user to store up to four different configurations and the recall state function allows user to reinstate one of the four saved states for use. This greatly helps to minimize the amount of works required to make “standard” configuration changes.

Function Action Illustration

To save state a Press Save/Recall

button

b Scroll to the desired

state to store configuration (e.g. STATE 0) using the navigation keys

c Press Save State

softkey to store configuration

d Press Menu/Enter

button again to return to main menu

To r ec al l s ta te a Press Save/Recall

button

b Scroll to the desired

state to recall configuration (e.g. STATE 2) using the navigation keys

c Press Recall State

softkey to reinstate configuration

a Press Menu/Enter

button again to return to main menu

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List of Default Values

Local Operations 5

Key Operation Factory-shipped

setting

Factory

Default

Key

Preset

(*RST)

Backup Save/

Recall

Available means of

defining a

setting

Channel All Lights ON

†

<< * * K/C

‡

Attenuator Type N/A << * * K/C

Supply Voltage +24V << * * K/C

TTL OFF << * * K/C

Beep Volume 8 << * K

GPIB Address 28 << * K

IP Config AUTO << * K

Manual IP Addr “192.168.1.101” << * K

Manual Gateway “0.0.0.0” << * K

Manual Subnet Mask “255.255.255.0” << * K

* When channel light is ON, it means attenuation is being applied (when attenuator is connected) or

switch path is open (when switch is connected)

† “<<“ symbol shows that the setup is the same as that in the box to the left.

‡ K = Using front panel. C = Using SCPI command.

Definition

Factory Default All data that the user can set are cleared. Relay cycle count is not cleared.

Preset Status when you press Preset key

*RST Status when you execute *RST in your program

Backup Settings that are backed up (set state not affected by turning power

ON/OFF) In the table, a setting that is automatically backed up is denoted in the

following manner: *: Backup operation performed Blank: Backup operation not performed

Save/Recall Settings that permit Save/Recall of a setup state

In the table, states that can be saved/recalled are denoted in the following manner:

*: Save/Recall can be performed Blank: Save/Recall cannot be performed

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Configuring Remote Interface 66

“Interface Selection “GPIB Configuration “USB Configuration “LAN Configuration

Programming Guide (SCPI) 68

“SCPI Command Syntax “Rules for Using a Channel or Scan List “Commands Relevant to Attenuators “Commands Relevant to Switches

Programming Guide (Legacy) 73

“Data Message Input Format

SCPI and Legacy Commands Compatibility 74

This chapter provides the programming guide for 11713B/C in SCPI commands and legacy command.

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Configuring Remote Interface

This section briefly describes how to configure the GPIB, USB and LAN remote interfaces.

NOTE

For more detailed information on remote interface connectivity configuration refer to the Agilent Technologies USB/LAN/GPIB Interfaces Connectivity Guide. If you have installed the IO Libraries Suite, you can access the Connectivity Guide via the Agilent IO Libraries Control icon. Alternatively, you can access the Connectivity Guide via the Web at www.agilent.com/find/connectivity.

Interface Selection

You can choose to control the 11713B/C remotely using the GPIB, USB or LAN interfaces.

For information on selecting and configuring the remote interface manually from the driver front panel or remotely via virtual front panel, refer to Chapter 5, “Local Operations.

NOTE

It is expected that most users will use the front panel keys to set up the remote interfaces. The remote interface commands are provided for completeness (for front panel operation).

GPIB Configuration

Each device on the GPIB (IEEE- 488) interface must have a unique address. You can set the 11713B/C’s address to any value between 0 an 30. The attenuator/switch driver is shipped with a default address set to 28. The GPIB address is stored in non- volatile memory and does not change when the driver is switched off or after a remote interface reset.

For information on setting the GPIB address manually from the front panel, refer to “Connecting Over GPIB" on page 76.

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USB Configuration

The USB interface requires no front panel or remote configuration. The USB cannot be changed - it is set at the factory and is unique for each 11713B/C.

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NOTE

For further information on USB configuration, refer to “Connecting Over

USB" on page 78.

Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that I/O software is installed on your computer.

For more information about Agilent IO Libraries software refer to the Connectivity Guide. If you have installed other I/O software refer to documentation that accompanies the software.

LAN Configuration

The 11713B/C has three LAN operating modes:

• Dynamic mode(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP)

• Auto IP mode (Local PC Control or isolated LAN)

• Static mode (Manual mode)

Refer to “Connecting Over LAN" on page 79 to configure the above LAN operating modes.

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Programming Guide (SCPI)

SCPI Command Syntax

The following conventions are used for SCPI command syntax for remote interface programming.

• Square brackets ([]) indicate optional keywords or parameters

• Braces ({}) enclose paramter choices within a command string

• Angle brackets (<>) enclose parameters for which you must specify

a value

• A vertical bar (|) separates multiple parameters

Rules for Using a Channel or Scan List

Many of the SCPI commands include a channel list or scan list parameter which allows you to specify one or more channels. The channel number has the form (@bnn), where b is the bank number and nn is the channel number.

NOTE

Channel list is from 101 to 110 for bank 1 and 201 ro 210 for bank

11713B has only one bank. Therefore, by default, b = 1.

You can specify a bank, a single channel, multiple channels or a range of channels as describe below.

• The following command closes a single channel (channel 4) on bank 1:

ROUTe:CLOSe (@104)

• The following command closes multiple channels onmodules in banks 1 and 2:

ROUTe:CLOSe (@104,107, 201, 206)

• The following command closes a range of channels. When you specify a range of channels, the range may contain invalid channels (they are ignored), but the first and last channel in the list must be valid:

ROUTe:CLOSe (@101:109)

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Commands Relevant to Attenuators

To Configure Attenuator Type

The commands below set the attenuator type (model number) for corresponding attenuators.

• :CONFigure:[BANK1]:X {NA|AG8494g|AG8495g|AG8495k|AG8496g|AG8497k|AG84904k|A G84905m|AG84906k|AG84907k|AG84908m}

• :CONFigure:[BANK1]:Y {NA|AG8494g|AG8495g|AG8495k|AG8496g|AG8497k|AG84904k|A G84905m|AG84906k|AG84907k|AG84908m}

• :CONFigure:BANK2:X {NA|AG8494g|AG8495g|AG8495k|AG8496g|AG8497k|AG84904k|A G84905m|AG84906k|AG84907k|AG84908m}

• :CONFigure:BANK2:Y {NA|AG8494g|AG8495g|AG8495k|AG8496g|AG8497k|AG84904k|A G84905m|AG84906k|AG84907k|AG84908m}

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NOTE

For AG849xh, use AG849xg. For AG84904l/m, use AG84904k. For 84906l, use AG84906k. For AG84907l, use AG849907k.

To Set Attenuation Level

The commands below are used to set the attenuation level of corresponding attenuator(s).

• ATTenuator:[BANK1]:X <attenuation value in dB>

• ATTenuator:[BANK1]:Y <attenuation value in dB>

• ATTenuator:BANK2:X <attenuation value in dB>

• ATTenuator:BANK2:Y <attenuation value in dB>

To Query Attenuation Level

The commands below return the current attenuation value for corresponding attenuator(s).

• ATTenuator:[BANK1]:X?

• ATTenuator:[BANK1]:Y?

• ATTenuator:BANK2:X?

• ATTenuator:BANK2:Y?

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To Set Supply Voltage

The commands below set the supply voltage for each bank.

• CONFigure:BANK1 {OFF|P5v|P15v|P24v|USER}

• CONFigure:BANK2 {OFF|P5v|P15v|P24v|USER}

To Query Supply Voltage

The commands below query the supply voltage set for each bank. Value to be returned: OFF, P5, P15, P24 or USER.

• CONFigure:BANK1?

• CONFigure:BANK2?

To Query Number of Relay Cycles

The command below query the number of relay cycles for each channel. Value to be returned: number of cycles.

• DIAGnostic:RELay:CYCles? <channel list>

To Clear Relay Cycles

The commands below clear relay cycle for selected or all channels.

• DIAGnostic:RELay:CLEAr <channel list>

• DIAGnostic:RELay:CLEAr:ALL

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Commands Relevant to Switches

To Open/Close Switch

The commands below close/open switching path(s).

• [:ROUTe]:CLOSe <channel list>

• [:ROUTe]:OPEn <channel list>

• [:ROUTe]:CLOSe:ALL

• [:ROUTe]:OPEn:ALL

To Query Switch Status

The commands below query the status of switching path(s). Value to be returned: “1” if true and “0” if false.

• [:ROUTe]:CLOSe? <channel list>

• [:ROUTe]:OPEn? <channel list>

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To Set Supply Voltage

The commands below set the supply voltage for each bank.

• CONFigure:BANK1 {OFF|P5v|P15v|P24v|USER}

• CONFigure:BANK2 {OFF|P5v|P15v|P24v|USER}

To Query Supply Voltage

The commands below query the supply voltage set for each bank. Value to be returned: OFF, P5, P15, P24 or USER.

• CONFigure:BANK1?

• CONFigure:BANK2?

To Set TTL ON/OFF

The commands below set TTL ON/OFF for each bank.

• CONFigure:BANK1:TTL {OFF|ON}

• CONFigure:BANK2:TTL {OFF|ON}

To Query TTL status

The commands below query the supply voltage status for each bank. Value to be returned: “1” if true and “0” if false.

• CONFigure:BANK1:TTL?

• CONFigure:BANK2:TTL?

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To Query Number of Relay Cycles

The command below query the number of relay cycles for each channel. Value to be returned: number of cycles.

• DIAGnostic:RELay:CYCles? <channel list>

To Clear Relay Cycles

The commands below clear relay cycle for selected or all channels.

• DIAGnostic:RELay:CLEAr <channel list>

• DIAGnostic:RELay:CLEAr:ALL

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Programming Guide (Legacy)

Data Message Input Format

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NOTE

Legacy commands cannot be utilize to control Bank 2 of 11713C.

The programming data string for the driver consists of a string of ASCII coded characters composed of one or both of the following fields:

[Adm] [Bdn]

where: A or a = general ON command; B or b = general OFF command

dm = any digits 0 through 9 (excluding dn)

dn = any digits 0 through 9 (excluding dm)

The driver responds to an alphanumeric data string such as “A12B34” when the driver is in the remote state and addressed to listen.

The alpha characters in the data string can be either upper or lower case.

NOTE

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The maximum number of character in a data string is 12.

The data string is further defiined as follows:

• Ax Bx = data string for ATTEN X (x can be none, one or more of digits 1, 2, 3 or 4)

• Ay By = data string for ATTEN Y (y can be none, one or more of digits 5, 6, 7 or 8)

If Ax (Ay) uses a digit, then that digit may not be used in Bx (By).

• A/B 9 = legacy command for switch S9

• A/B 0 = legacy command for swtich S0

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SCPI and Legacy Commands Compatibility

Front Panel Rear

Pushbutton

Number

9ON

Pushbutton

LED

OFF

Connector

ATTEN X 5

ATTEN Y 5

Connector

Panel

Number

S9 A (3)

6 7 8

9 10 11 12

B (4)

Command Result

(Legacy) A

(SCPI) [:ROUTe]:CLOSe: <channel list>

+Vcc

(Legacy) B

(SCPI) [:ROUTe]:OPEn: <channel list>

+Vcc

0ON

OFF

*Note:

LED lights on = attenuation applied (for attenuators)/switching path opened (for switches).

LED lights off = no attenuation (for attenuators)/switching path closed.

S0 A (3)

B (4)

+Vcc

Legends

H = Open (Low)

L = Closed (High)

G = Connected to ground

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Connecting the 11713B/C to Your Computer 76

“Connecting Over GPIB “Connecting Over USB “Connecting Over LAN

Exploring the 11713B/C Web Interface Over LAN 85

“Launching the Web Interface “Displaying the Browser Web Control Page

This chapter provides you information and steps to achieve remote operations of Agilent 11713B/C attenuator/switch drivers via GPIB, USB and LAN. You will also be introduced to 11713B/C web interface over LAN.

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Connecting the 11713B/C to Your Computer

NOTE

To easily connect the 11713B/C to your PC, configure and verify your connection, you can use the Agilent IO Library Suite, the E2094M Agilent IO Libraries for Windows, or and equivalent.

• Agilent IO Libraries Suite for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP. For information and to install, use the Automation Ready CD with the Agilent IO Libraries Suite, which is shipped with the 11713B/C.

• E2094M Agilent IO Libraries Suite for Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP. You can find information and install this application via the Web at www.agilent.com/find/iolib.

• You can also access other information about Agilent IO Libraries at www.agilent.com/find/iolib.

The procedures in this section refer to the Agilent Technologies USB/LAN/GPIB Interfaces Connectivity Guide. If you have installed the IO Libraries Suite, you can

access the Connectivity Guide via the Agilent IO Libraries Control icon. Or, you can access the Connectivity Guide via the Web at www.agilent.com/find/connectivity.

Connecting Over GPIB

1 Make sure you have installed the required I/O software on your

computer.

2 Follow the instructions included with your GPIB interface card to

install the GPIB hardware in your computer.

3 Connect the GPIB cable (not provided) between the computer and

the 11713B/C.

4 Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the

operating system is fully booted. Then apply power to 11713B/C.

5 Configure your GPIB hardware as instructed by the documentation

provided by the hardware venfor.

6 Use the Connection Expert utility of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite

to add the 11713B/C and verify a connection.

NOTE

If you have installed any other I/O software, refer to documentation included with that software.

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The 11713B/C is shipped from the factory with a default GPIB

address of 28. To change the address, refer to table below:

Step Action Illustration

1 Changing

GPIB address (integer between 0 to

30)

a At IO SETUP screen,

press GPIB ADDR softkey

b Current GPIB address

is display on screen (default address is 28)

c Use navigation key to

change value

d Press SAVE ADDR to

save and GPIB ADDR SAVED is displayed at the bottom of LCD

e Press BACK soffkey to

return to IO SETUP

8 Now you can use various programming environments to control

the 11713B/C. For an overview on programming instruments via GPIB, refer to the Connectivity Guide.

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Connecting Over USB

The USB interface requires no front panel configuration.

NOTE

Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that I/O software is installed on your computer. See “Connecting the 11713B/C to Your Computer" on page 76 for more information on installing the Agilent IO Libraries software.

1 After I/O software is installed on your computer, connect a

11713B/C to your computer using a Type Mini- B 5 pin USB cable.

2 Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the

operating system is fully booted. Then apply power to the 11713B/C.

3 The Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically start and

guide you through configuring the 11713B/C as a USB device. To install the software automatically, accept all defaults.

If you have installed the Agilent I/O Libraries Software, this also install the required low-level software drivers. Therefore you do not need to insert the CD when the Found New Hardware Wizard instructs you to do so.

If you have installed any other I/O interface software, refer to documentation included in that software.

4 Use the Connectivity Expert utility of the Agilent I/O Libraries

Suite to verify that the 11713B/C is displayed under the USB interface.

5 Now you can use various programming environments to control

the 11713B/C. For an overview on programming instructions via USB, refer to the Connectivity Guide.

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Connecting Over LAN

The 11713B/C has two LAN operating modes:

• Auto mode

• Manual mode

Selecting the LAN Network Type

You can connect and configure your 11713B/C for Site LAN or isolated (non- site) LAN operation.

• A Site LAN network is defined as a local area network (LAN) in which computers and LAN- enabled instruments are connected to a site LAN (workgroup LAN, Intranet, or enterprise LAN) via optional routers, hubs, and/or switches.

• An Isolated LAN network is defined as a local area network (LAN) in which computers and LAN- enabled instruments are not connected to a site LAN.

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Auto Mode

This mode is used when you are connecting 11713B/C via site LAN. In auto mode, the IP Adress, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway values are obtained from the DHCP server or automatically assigned and the values cannot be configured from the front panel.

To prepare 11713B/C for auto mode,

Step Action Illustration

1 Ensure your

computer and 11713B/C are turned on and connected to LAN

2 Verif y

11713B/C LAN configuration is ready for auto mode

a Connect your computer and 11713B/C to LAN outlets using standard

LAN cable

b Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the

operating system is fully booted

c Apply power to 11713B/C and background LED color turns red,

indicating standby mode.

d Allow 11713B/C to warm up for 15 seconds, then press the ON

button (LED turn from red to green)

a Press Menu/Enter

button on the front panel of 11713B/C

b Select IO using

navigation keys and press Menu/Enter

c At IO SETUP screen,

press LAN CONFIG softkey

d At LAN

CONFIGURATION screen, ensure IP Configuration is AUTO

e If needed, press

Auto/Manual softkey

until AUTO is displayed and SAVE

f Press BACK softkey to

go back to IO SETUP screen

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Step Action Illustration

3 Verify LAN

status on 11713B/C

a At IO SETUP screen,

select IP ADDR softkey

b At IP ADDRESS

screen, select LAN

STAT softkey

c Verify values

CURRENT IP ADDRESS, CURRENT SUBNET and CURRENT GATEWAY are valid

d Ensure LAN STATUS

is NORMAL

e If LAN STATUS is

FAULT, check your

LAN connection and then press Restart

Netw softkey and wait

f Press BACK softkey to

go back to IP ADDRESS screen

NOTE

Now you can use the 11713B/C Web Browser Interface to access and control the instrument. See “Exploring the 11713B/C Web Interface

Over LAN" on page 85.

If you plan to program the instrument over LAN or use such programs, make sure you have installed the required I/O software on your computer.

Use the Connectivity Expert utility of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite to add the 11713B/C and verify a connection. When identifying the instrument, it is easiest if you use the IP address noted in step 3 above.

If you have installed any other I/O software, refer to documentation included with that software.

Now you can use various programming environments to control the 11713B/C. For an overview on programming instructions via USB, refer to the Connectivity Guide.

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Manual Mode

In a manual mode, you must set up the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway that is compatible with your network infrastructure. If it is not correctly setup, 11713B/C will not be visible on your network.

To prepare 11713B/C for manual mode,

Step Action Illustration

1 Ensure your

computer is connected to 11713B/C and turned on.

2 Verif y

11713B/C LAN configuration is ready for manual mode

a Connect your computer to 11713B/C using CAT5 crossover cable b Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the

operating system is fully booted

c Apply power to 11713B/C and background LED color turns red,

indicating standby mode.

d Allow 11713B/C to warm up for 15 seconds, then press the ON

button (LED turn from red to green)

a Press Menu/Enter

button on the front panel of 11713B/C

b Select IO using

navigation keys and press Menu/Enter

c At IO SETUP screen,

press LAN CONFIG softkey

d At LAN

CONFIGURATION screen, ensure IP Configuration is

Manual

e If needed, press

Auto/Manual softkey

until Manual is displayed and SAVE

f Press BACK softkey to

go back to IO SETUP screen

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Step Action Illustration

3 Manually

enter IP ADDRESS, SUBNET and GATEWAY

4 Verify LAN

status on 11713B/C.

a At IO SETUP screen,

press IP ADDR softkey

b At IP ADDRESS

screen, press

MANUAL IP softkey

c At MANUAL IP

ADDRESS screen, enter IP ADDRESS,

SUBNET and GATEWAY (scroll

using NEXT ITEM softkey)

d Then SAVE. e Press BACK softkey to

go back to IP ADDRESS screen

a At IO SETUP screen,

select IP ADDR softkey

b At IP ADDRESS

screen, select LAN

STAT softkey

c Verify values

CURRENT IP ADDRESS, CURRENT SUBNET and CURRENT GATEWAY are valid

d Ensure LAN STATUS

is NORMAL

e If LAN STATUS is

FAULT, check your

LAN connection and then press Restart

Netw softkey and wait

f Press BACK softkey to

go back to IP ADDRESS screen

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Now you can use the 11713B/C Web Browser Interface to access and control the instrument. See “Exploring the 11713B/C Web Interface

Over LAN" on page 85.

If you plan to program the instrument over LAN or use such programs, make sure you have installed the required I/O software on your computer.

NOTE

If you have installed any other I/O software, refer to documentation included with that software.

Now you can use various programming environments to control the 11713B/C. For an overview on programming instructions via USB, refer to the Connectivity Guide.

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Exploring the 11713B/C Web Interface Over LAN

Remote Interface Configurations 7

You can use the 11713B/C’s Web Browser Interface for remote access and control of the instrument via a Java as Microsoft® Internet Explorer. Using the Web Interface, you can configure, troubleshoot and monitor your system remotely. This section provides an overview of the 11713B/C Web Interface.

NOTE

The following tasks assume you have configured the 11713B/C for LAN communication and have verified connection to a LAN network. See “Connecting

Over LAN" on page 79 for more information.

Launching the Web Interface

1 Open your Internet browser from your computer

2 From the Tools>Internet Options menu, navigate to Connections

(exact navigation depends on your browser), and then select LAN Settings

3 From the LAN Settings dialog, select/activate bypass proxy server

for local addresses (exact terminology depends on your browser)

4 Exit the Options window

5 Enter the IP address of the 11713B/C in the Address field and

press return. Use the 11713B/C’s front panel utility menu to read the IP address

™

- enabled Web browser, such

NOTE

6 After entering the appropriate IP address, the 11713B/C Web

Interface’s Welcome Window should appear

The procedure in this section will help you understand tasks commonly performed using the 11713B/C Web Interface. For additional help on using the interface, click the ?Help with the Page tab on the lower-left cornner of the Web Interface window.

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Figure 13 11713B/C Web Interface’s Welcome Window

Navigation Bar

Welcome page Display various setting information

Browser Web Control Virtual front panel and sending/reading

SCPI commands

View & Modify Configuration Displays and modifies various setting information

Get Image Receives image

Print Display Calls the printing function of the browser

Help with this Page Displays the Help file

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Displaying the Browser Web Control Page

1 From the Welcome Window, click the Browser Web Control tab

on the left side of the window

2 You will notice a pop- up window, requesting for password

3 Enter password (default password is “agilent”) and click submit

4 You can view the virtual front panel of 11713B/C

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5 Now, you can control the switching devices remotely, similar to

the front panel of the actual instrument

Figure 14 11713B/C Brower Web Control Interface

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8 Replacing Major Assemblies

Replaceable Parts 90 Top Module Cover Removal/Replacement 94 Front Panel Module Removal/Replacement 95 Rear Panel Module Removal/Replacement 97 PPMC PCA Removal/Replacement 99 Fan Module Removal/Replacement 100 Motherboard Removal/Replacement 101 Power Supply Module Removal/Replacement 103

In this chapter, you will procedures for removal and replacement of major assemblies in 11713B/C and list of replaceable parts.

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Replaceable Parts

Tab le 13 Major Assemblies Reference Designator and Part Number

Reference Designation Agilent Part Number Description

M1 34401-86020 Bumper kit (front and rear)

M2 5041-7717 Top clamshell

M3 5041-7718 Bottom clamshell

M4-1 11713-60021 Front panel module (11713C)

M4-2 11713-60027 Front panel module (11713B-STD)

M4-3 11713-60035 Front panel module (11713B-LXI)

M5-1 11713-60027 Rear panel module (11713C)

M5-2 11713-60034 Rear panel module (11713B-STD)

M5-3 11713-60036 Rear panel module (11713B-LXI)

M6 11713-60038 8-pin cable assembly

Tab le 14 Front Panel Module Reference Designator and Part Number

Reference Designation Agilent Part Number Description

A1 2090-0964 LCD module

A2 11713-60020 Front panel board

A3-1 11713-40001 Keypad (11713C)

A3-2 11713-40002 Keypad (11713B)

A4-1 11713-20017 Window

A5-1 11713-00025 Front panel bezel (11713C)

A5-2 11713-00028 Front panel bezel (11713B)

A6-1 11713-80005 Front panel label (11713C)

A6-2 11713-80006 Front panel label (11713B-STD)

A6-3 11713-80008 Front panel label (11713B-LXI)

A7 0515-0430 Screw M3

A8 11713-00034 EMI gasket for front panel

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Tab le 15 Rear Panel Module Reference Designator and Part Number

Reference Designation Agilent Part Number Description

B1-1 11713-60023 Rear panel plate (11713C)

B1-2 11713-60030 Rear panel plate (11713B-STD)

B1-3 11713-60031 Rear panel plate (11713B-LXI)

B2 0960-2776 Line filter module

B3 E5810-61605 GPIB cable assembly

B4-1 E3631-20011 Red top binding post

B4-2 E3631-20012 Green top binding post (11713C)

B4-3 E3631-20013 Black top binding post

B8 0380-4870 Hex screw standoff

B7 0510-0079 Retaining ring

B9 0515-0390 Screws

B6 2360-0198 Flathead screw

B5 2950-0144 Plastic hex nut

B10 11713-20018 EMI absorber

B11 11713-00032 GPIB gasket

B12-1 11713-60039 10-pin cable assembly (11713C)

B12-2 11713-60041 10-pin cable assembly (11713B)

B13 11713-60040 2-pin cable assembly (11713C)

B14-1 11713-60022 Rear panel board (11713C)

B14-2 11713-60028 Rear panel board (11713B)

Tab le 16 PPMC PCA Module Reference Designator and Part Number

Reference Designation Agilent Part Number Description

C1 0515-1940 Screw M2.5

C2 11713-60048 PPMC PCA - programmed

C3 11713-00035 EMI bracket

C4 0636-0170 RFI strip

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Tab le 17 Fan Module Reference Designator and Part Number

Reference Designation Agilent Part Number Description

D1 11713-60025 Fan assembly

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Tab le 18 Motherboard Reference Designator and Part Number

Reference Designation Agilent Part Number Description

E1 0515-0433 Screw M4

E2 11713-60046 Motherboard - programmed

Tab le 19 Power Supply Module Reference Designator and Part Number

Reference Designation Agilent Part Number Description

F1 3030-1382 Screw

F2 3050-2287 Spring washer

F3 3050-2326 Flat washer

F4 11713-00033 PSU cover

F5 0515-0372 Screws M3

F6 11713-60032 Power supply

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Top Module Cover Removal/Replacement

CAUTION

To Re m o v e Top Mod u l e C over

NOTE

This module contains components that can be damaged or destroyed by electrostatic discharge. It should be serviced at a static-safe workstation. Refer to “preparing a static-safe workstation” in chapter 9.

1 Remove bumper kit (M1)

2 Turn the driver over with bottom facing up

3 Loosen captive screws with T20 Torx bit

Captive screws are torqued with 21 in-lbs.

4 Turn the driver over with top facing up

5 Gently, lift top clamshell (M2)

6 Disconnect:

• 8- pin cable (M6) from J5 connector on motherboard

• Line module cables (green/blue/brown) from power supply

module

7 Now you can remove the top module cover

To Replace Top Module Cover

1 Hold top clamshell (M2) near the driver

2 Connect:

• 8- pin cable (M6) from J5 connector on motherboard

• Line module cables (green/blue/brown) from power supply

module

3 Gently, place and secure the top clamshell (M2) onto the bottom

clamshell (M3)

4 Turn the driver over with bottom facing up

5 Tighten captive screws using 21 in- lbs torque driver/wrench with

T20 Torx bit

6 Fix bumper kit (M1) onto driver, as needed

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Front Panel Module Removal/Replacement

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CAUTION

To Remove Front Panel Module

1 Remove top clamshell (M2), refer “To Remove Top Module

Cover" on page 94

2 Disconnect:

• 50- pin cable from J6 connector on motherboard

• LCD flex cable from J8 connector on motherboard

• LCD power cable (red/black) from J11 connector on

motherboard

Front Panel Module

50-Pin Cable

LCD Flex Cable

LCD Power Cable

3 Slide front panel module (M4) upwards to detach from bottom

clamshell (M3)

4 Front panel module (M4) can be further disassembled to the

following parts/modules:

• LCD module (A1)

• Front panel board (A2)

• Keypad (A3)

• Window (A4)

• Front panel bezel (A5)

• Front panel label (A6)

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8 Replacing Major Assemblies

To Replace Front Panel Module

1 Slot front panel module (M4) into groove at the bottom clamshell

(M3)

2 Connect the following cables to motherboard:

• 50- pin cable from J6 connector on motherboard

• LCD flex cable from J8 connector on motherboard

• LCD power cable (red/black) from J11 connector on

motherboard

3 Replace top clamshell (M2), refer “To Replace Top Module

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Rear Panel Module Removal/Replacement

Replacing Major Assemblies 8

CAUTION

To Remove Rear Panel Module

1 Remove top clamshell (M2), refer “To Remove Top Module

Cover" on page 94

2 Disconnect:

• 50- pin cable from J7 connector on motherboard

• 10- pin cable (B12) from J12 connector on motherboard

• GPIB cable assembly from PPMC PCA

• 2- pin (B13) cable from J9 connector on motherboard (11713C

only)

Rear panel module

50-pin cable

GPIB cable assembly

10-pin cable (B12)

3 Slide rear panel module (M5) upwards to detach from bottom

clamshell (M3)

4 Rear panel module (M3) can be further disassembled to the

following parts/modules:

• Rear panel plate (B1)

• Line filter module (B2)

• GPIB assembly (B3)

• Binding posts (B4)

• Rear panel board (B14)

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To Replace Rear Panel Module

1 Slot rear panel module (M5) into groove at the bottom clamshell

2 Connect:

3 Replace top clamshell (M2), refer “To Replace Top Module

(M3)

• 50- pin cable from J7 connector on motherboard

• 10- pin cable (B12) from J12 connector on motherboard

• GPIB cable assembly from PPMC PCA

• 2- pin (B13) cable from J9 connector on motherboard (11713C

only)

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PPMC PCA Removal/Replacement

Replacing Major Assemblies 8

CAUTION

To Re m o v e PPMC P C A

1 Remove top clamshell (M2), refer “To Remove Top Module

Cover" on page 94

2 Remove rear panel module (M5), refer to “To Remove Rear Panel

Module" on page 97

3 Remove screws (C1) that secure the PPMC PCA (C2) onto the

motherboard

4 Remove EMI bracket (C3) and RFI strip (C4)

5 PPMC PCA (C2) can now be removed

PPMC PCAPPMC PCA (C2)

EMI bracket (C3)

RFI strip (C4)

To Replace PPMC PCA

1 Press fit the PPMC PCA (C2) onto the motherboard carefully.

2 Place EMI bracket (C3) on top of the PPMC PCA

3 Secure the parts with screws (C1)

4 Stick RFI strip (C4) on EMI bracket (C3)

5 Replace rear panel module, refer to “To Replace Rear Panel

Module" on page 98

6 Replace to clamshell, refer “To Replace Top Module Cover" on

page 94

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Fan Module Removal/Replacement

CAUTION

To Re m o v e Fan Mo d u l e

1 Remove top clamshell (M2), refer “To Remove Top Module

Cover" on page 94

2 Disconnect cable from J10 connector on motherboard

3 Fan module (D1) can now be removed

Fan assembly (D1)

To Re p l a c e Fan m o d u l e

1 Press fit fan module (D1) into slot

2 Connect cable to J10 connector in motherboard

3 Replace top clamshell (M2), refer “To Replace Top Module

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Agilent 11713C Operating and Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Key Features of Agilent 11713B/C Attenuator/Switch Drivers

Compatible Agilent Attenuators and Switches

Connecting Accessories

11713B Front and Rear Panels at a Glance

Figure 1 11713B Front Panel Features

Figure 2 11713B Rear Panel Features

11713C Front and Rear Panels at a Glance

Figure 3 11713C Front Panel Features

Figure 4 11713C Rear Panel Features

Initial Inspection

Preparing for Use

Bench Operation

Figure 5 Handle Positioning for Bench Operation

Rack Mounting One Instrument (Option 908)

Figure 6 Illustrations of steps 2 and 3

Rack Mounting Two Instruments (Option 909)

Figure 7 Illustration of completed setup

Connecting to Agilent Attenuators and Switches

Driving Four-Section Attenuators and Switches

Figure 8 Typical connection for a programmable four-section attenuator

Driving Additional Coaxial Switches

Figure 9 Typical connection for 8762 and 8765 series coaxial switches

Figure 10 Typical connection for 8761 series coaxial switches

Driving Relays

Figure 11 Typical connection for relay driving circuit

General Specifications

Drive Power Supply Specifications

Supplement Characteristics

Physical Specifications

Remote Programming Characteristics

Environmental Specifications

Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety Considerations

Compliance With Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Compliance With German Noise Requirement

Regularity Markings

Declaration of Conformity

Operator’s Check for Local Operation

Recommended Test Equipment

Procedure

Figure 12 Switching System for Verification

Operator’s Check for Remote Operation

Getting Started with 11713B/C

Step One: Turn on 11713B/C

Step Two: Configure 11713B/C settings to drive attenuators and switches

Step Three: Configure 11713B/C connections to attenuators and switches

Main Menu of 11713B/C

SYSTEM Menu

ATTEN Menu

CYCLE Menu

IO Menu

INFO Menu

UTILITY Menu

Preset Menu

Save/Recall State Menu

List of Default Values

Configuring Remote Interface

Interface Selection

GPIB Configuration

USB Configuration

LAN Configuration

Programming Guide (SCPI)

SCPI Command Syntax

Rules for Using a Channel or Scan List

Commands Relevant to Attenuators

Commands Relevant to Switches

Programming Guide (Legacy)

Data Message Input Format

SCPI and Legacy Commands Compatibility

Connecting the 11713B/C to Your Computer

Connecting Over GPIB

Connecting Over USB

Connecting Over LAN

Exploring the 11713B/C Web Interface Over LAN

Launching the Web Interface