Installation Guide
Agilent Technologies
N5181A/82A MXG Signal Generators
This guide applies to the followin g sign al generator models:
N5181A MXG Analog Signal Generator
N5182A MXG Vector Signal Generator
Due to our continuing efforts to improve our products through firmware and hardware revisions, signal generator design and
operation may vary f ro m des cr i ptions in this guide. We recommend tha t y ou use the latest revision of this guide to ensure
you have up-to-date product information. Compare the print date of this guide (see bottom of page) with the latest revision,
which can be downloaded from the following website:
http://www.agilent.com/find/mxg
Manufacturing Part Number: N5180- 90002
Printed in USA
September 2006
© Copyright 2006 Agilent Technologies, Inc.
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Contents
1 Safety Information
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
General Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Instrument Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Getting Started
Checking the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Line Setting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting the AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
AC Power Cord Localization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Configuring the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Configuring for Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
LAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
GPIB Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ordering Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Proper Use and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Returning a Signal Generator to Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Contacting Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Operation Verification
Running Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Self Test Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Frequency Range and Accuracy Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Frequency Counter Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Spectrum Analyzer Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting Problems with the Frequency Accuracy Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Checking the Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
N5181A Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
N5182A Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting Problems with the Output Power Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4 Regulatory Information
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Contents
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Statement of Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Compliance with Canadian Standards Association Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Compliance with German Noise Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Documentation Overview
Installation Guide
User’s Guide
Programming Guide
SCPI Reference
• Safety Information
• Receiving the Instrument
• Environmental & Electrical Requirements
• Basic Setup
• Accessories
• Operation Verification
• Regulatory Information
• Instrument Overview
• Front Panel Operation
• Security
• Basic Troubleshooting
• Remote Operation
• Status Registers
• Creating & Downloading Files
• SCPI Basics
• Command Descriptions
• Programming Command Compatibility
Service Guide
• Troubleshooting
• Assembly Replacement
• Replaceable Parts
• Post- Repair Procedures
• Safety and Regulator y Information
Key H el p
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• Key function description
• Related SCPI commands
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Press the Help hardkey, and then the key for which you wish help.
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1 Safety Information
• Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
• General Safety Considerations
•Instrument Markingson page 2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The documentation for this product uses the following safety notations. Familiarize yourself with each
notation and its meaning before operating the signal generator.
WARNING War ning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a condition or situation that could
CAUTION Caution calls attention to a condition or situation that could result in damage to or
NOTE Note calls the user’s attention to an important point or special information in the text.
result in personal injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning until you
fully understand the indicated conditions or situations.
destruction of the signal generator, or in the loss of a user’s settings or data. Do not
proceed beyond a caution until you fully understand the indicated conditions.
General Safety Considerations
WARNING If the signal generator is not used as specified, the protection provided by the
WARNING Personal injury may result if the signal generator covers are removed. There are no
equipment could be impaired. The signal generator must be used in a normal
condition only, in which all means for protection are intact.
operator serviceable parts inside. To avoid electrical shock, refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
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Safety Information
Instrument Markings
Instrument Markings
The the signal generator has the following markings. Familiarize yourself with each marking and its
meaning before operating the signal generator.
The instruction manual symbol. The product is marked with this symbol
when it is necessary for you to refer to instructions in the manual.
The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. If this
symbol is accompanied by a year, it is the year when the design was proven.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards
Association International.
The C- Tick Mark is a trademark registered to the Australian Spectrum
Management Agency. This indicates compliance with all Australian EMC
regulatory information.
This is the symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A
Product. (CISPER 11, Clause 4)
This symbol marks the on position of the power line switch.
This symbol marks the standby position of the power line switch.
This symbol indicates that the input power required is AC.
This symbol indicates conformance to the LXI Standard Specifications.
ICES/NMB- 001
This is a marking to indicate product compliance with the Canadian
Interference- Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-001)
This symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment, mandated under EU law as of August 13, 2005. All electric and
electronic equipment are required to be separated from normal waste for
disposal (Reference WEEE Directive, 2002/96/EC).
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2 Getting Started
• Checking the Shipment
• Signal Generator Physical Characteristics
• Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements on page 4
• Configuring the Display on page 7
• Configuring for Remote Control on page 8
• Ordering Accessories on page 9
• Proper Use and Cleaning on page 10
• Returning a Signal Generator to Agilent Technologies on page 10
• Contacting Agilent on page 10
Checking the Shipment
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Signs of damage can include a dented or torn shipping container or cushioning material that
indicates signs of unusual stress or compacting.
2. Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container and verify that your order is complete.
The following items are included with each signal generator:
• Installation Guide
• documentation CD- ROM (CD- ROM contents are also available in hardcopy format)
• three-prong AC power cord specific to geographic location
3. Verify that the options you ordered are included with the shipment by checking the serial number
label on the rear of the signal generator and the packing literature included with the shipment.
See also, “Ordering Accessories” on page 9.
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics
• Height: 10.16 cm (4 in)
• Width: 42.55 cm (16.75 in)
• Depth: 48.90 cm (19.25 in)
• Weight (N5181A): 10.66 kg (23.5 lb)
• Weight (N5182A): 12.47 kg (27.5 lb)
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Getting Started
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
Environment
•indoor use
• altitudes < 15,000 feet (4,572 meters)
•0 to 55°C temperature, unless otherwise specified
• relative humidity - type tested at 95%, +40°C (non- condensing)
CAUTION This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION
DEGREE 2, per IEC 61010 Second Edition and 664, respectively.
Ventilation
Ventilation holes are located on the rear panel and all four sides of the signal generator cover. To
ensure proper air flow through the signal generator, do not allow these holes to be obstructed.
Line Setting Requirements
CAUTION The signal generator has autoranging line voltage input; ensure that the supply voltage is
Voltage: 100/120 volts nominal
Frequency: for 100/120 volts: 50/60 Hz nominal
Power: 250 watts maximum
within the specified range.
220/240 volts nominal
for 220/240 volts: 50/60 Hz nominal
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Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
Getting Started
Connecting the AC Pow er Cor d
This is a Safety Class 1 Product provided with a protective earth ground incorporated into the power
cord. The front panel switch is only a standby switch; it is not a line switch. The AC power cord is
the disconnecting device that disconnects the signal generator mains circuits from the mains supply.
Alternatively, an external switch or circuit breaker, readily identifiable and easily reached by the
operator, may be used as a disconnecting device.
WARNING The mains plug shall be inserted only in a socket outlet provided with a protective
earth contact. Always use the three- prong AC power cord supplied with the signal
generator. Personal injury can occur if there is any interruption of the protective
conductor inside or outside of the signal generator. Intentional interruption is
prohibited.
CAUTION The mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in the
premise electrical system. Inadequate earth grounding can damage the signal generator.
Always use the three- prong AC power cord supplied with the signal generator. See
page 6 for a list of available power cords.
Connect the AC power cord as follows:
1. Ensure that the power cord is not damaged.
2. Install the signal generator so that one of the following items is readily identifiable and easily
reached by the operator: AC power cord, alternative switch, or circuit breaker.
3. Insert the mains plug into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth grounding.
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