Agilent Technologies 86100b User Manual

Agilent 86100B Wide-Bandwidth Oscilloscope Getting Started

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86100-90054

Edition

First edition, October 2002

Printed in USA

Agilent Technologies, Inc. Lightwave Division 3910 Brickway Boulevard Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA

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1 Setting Up the Infiniium DCA

Step 1. Inspect the Shipment 1–5 Step 2. Install any Modules 1–9 Step 3. Consider Environmental Specifications 1–10 Step 4. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (Optional) 1–11 Step 5. Connect the Line Cord 1–12 Step 6. Turn on the line power 1–15 Step 7. Set the time and date 1–17 Step 8. Connect a Printer 1–18 Step 9. Calibrate the Touch Screen 1–22 Step 10. Configure the Instrument on a LAN 1–23 Step 11. Avoid Costly Repairs 1–24 Step 12. Perform a Module Calibration 1–26 Step 13. For More Information 1–29 Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements 1–30 Returning the Instrument for Service 1–39 Hard Drive Recovery 1–42 Agilent Technologies Service Offices 1–43

2 Working in Comfort

3 Using the Infiniium DCA

Eye/Mask Mode 3–7 Oscilloscope Mode 3–8 TDR/TDT Mode 3–9 Using Plug-in Modules 3–10 Using the Touch Screen 3–12 Using the Quick Measure Feature 3–13 If the Display Goes Blank 3–14 Hiding and Moving Dialog Boxes 3–15 Menus 3–16

4 Using the Built-In Information System

The Infiniium DCA Help Contents 4–3 Description of the Contents Topics 4–4 Getting Help While Changing Instrument Settings 4–6 Learning About Measurements Results 4–7

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Contents

Hiding the Help 4–8 Printing the Contents of a Topic 4–9 Selecting the Help Language 4–10

5 Regulatory Information

Compliance with German Noise Requirements 5–2 Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements 5–2 Declaration of Conformity - Mainframe 5–3 Declaration of Conformity - Plug-in Modules 5–4

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Step 1. Inspect the Shipment 1-5 Step 2. Install any Modules 1-9 Step 3. Consider Environmental Specifications 1-10 Step 4. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (Optional) 1-11 Step 5. Connect the Line Cord 1-12 Step 6. Turn on the line power 1-15 Step 7. Set the time and date 1-17 Step 8. Connect a Printer 1-18 Step 9. Calibrate the Touch Screen 1-22 Step 10. Configure the Instrument on a LAN 1-23 Step 11. Avoid Costly Repairs 1-24 Step 12. Perform a Module Calibration 1-26 Step 13. For More Information 1-29 Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements 1-30 Returning the Instrument for Service 1-39 Hard Drive Recovery 1-42 Agilent Technologies Service Offices 1-43

Setting Up the Infiniium DCA

This chapter shows you how to properly set up your Infiniium DCA. Follow the setup steps in the order presented. In addition, you will learn how to use proper optical connection cleaning techniques to avoid costly repairs. Lastly, this chapter explains how to return your instrument for service.

General Safety Considerations

This product has been designed and tested in accordance with the standards listed in the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.

Install the instrument according to the enclosure protection provided. This instrument does not protect against the ingress of water. This instrument protects against finger access to hazardous parts within the enclosure.

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General Safety Considerations

WARNING If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the

equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.

WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified

service personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.

WARNING To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from mains

before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.

CAUTION Do not use too much liquid in cleaning the instrument. Water can enter the

front-panel keyboard, damaging sensitive electronic components.

WARNING This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing

ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

CAUTION VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: 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, then forced convection must be used.

CAUTION This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution

Degree 2 per IEC 1010 and 664 respectively.

Installation Category: Installation Categories (overvoltage categories) are determined by the transient overvoltage levels that may be expected. CAT I: Mains isolated. CAT II: Line voltage in appliance and to wall outlet. CAT III: Line voltage behind wall outlet to next level of distribution.

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Instrument Markings

The instruction manual symbol. The product is marked with this warning symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the manual.

The laser radiation symbol. This warning symbol is marked on products which have a laser output.

The AC symbol is used to indicate the required nature of the line module input power.

The Standby symbol is used to mark the position of the instrument power line switch.

The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community.

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association.

The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Spectrum Management Agency.

This text denotes the instrument is an Industrial Scientific and Medical

ISM1-A

Group 1 Class A product.

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Step 1. Inspect the Shipment

Setting Up the Infiniium DCA

Step 1. Inspect the Shipment

❒ Inspect the shipping container for damage.

❒ Inspect the instrument.

❒ Verify that you received the options and accessories you ordered.

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Options and Accessories

NOTE Keep the shipping container and cushioning material until you have inspected the

contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the instrument mechanically and electrically.

If anything is missing or defective, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office. Refer to “Agilent Technologies Service Offices” on page 1-43. If the shipment was damaged, contact the carrier, then contact the nearest Agilent Sales Office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. The Agilent Sales Office will arrange for repair or replacement at Agilent’s option without waiting for claim settlement.

Options and Accessories

The following table lists the accessories that may be on the Infiniium DCA shipping list. The information on your actual shipping list is more accurate and should supersede the information in this table.

Table 1-1. Standard Accessories

Accessory Part Number

Keyboard 1150-7809

Mouse C3751-60201

Getting Started (this book) 86100-90050

Programmer’s Guide 86100-90049

Filler panel 86101-60005

APC 3.5 (f-f) Adapter/connector saver 5061-5311

The following table lists the available product options. Make sure that you received all of the options that you ordered.

Table 1-2. Instrument Options

Option Description

001 12 GHz Trigger Bandwidth

AX4 Rack mount flange kit

AXE Rack mount flange kit with handles

UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data

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Table 1-3. Optional Accessories

Accessory Description

10086A ECL terminator

11667B Power splitter, dc to 26.5 GHz, APC 3.5 mm

11667C Power splitter, dc to 50 GHz, 2.4 mm

11898A Plug-in module remote/extender

11982A High-speed lightwave receiver

54006A 6 GHz Resistive divider probe kit

54008B 24 ns delay line

54701A 2.5 GHz active probe

83430A 2.5 Gb/s Lightwave transmitter (1550 nm)

83433A 10 Gb/s Lightwave transmitter

83434A 10 Gb/s Lightwave receiver

83440B/C/D Optical-to-Electrical Converters (6/20/34 GHz)

83446A Lightwave clock and data receiver

83480A-K16 Switch matrix

83480A-K17 RIMM fixture

N1020A 6 GHz TDR probe kit (passive)

N1025A 1 GHz Active differential probe

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Options and Accessories

Table 1-4. Additional Adapters for Electrical Channels

Adapter Agilent Part Number

SMA (f-f) 1250-1158

APC 3.5 (f-f) 5061-5311

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Options and Accessories

Table 1-5. Fiber-Optic Adapters for Optical Channels

Front Panel Fiber-Optic Adapter Description Agilent Part Number

Diamond HMS-10 81000AI

FC/PC 81000FI

D4 81000GI

SC 81000KI

DIN 81000SI

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ST 81000VI

Biconic 81000WI

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Step 2. Install any Modules

Up to two modules can be inserted into the Infiniium DCA. All documentation (including specifications) for plug-in modules is located in the Infiniium DCA’s Help system. To access the Help, touch or click Contents on the Help menu.

1 Slide the module into an available front-panel slot.

You can remove or install a module while the instrument is operating.

2 Finger tighten the two knurled screws on the module’s front panel.

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Step 3. Consider Environmental Specifications

Review the following specifications to ensure that your operating or storage environment is suitable for the instrument.

Table 1-6. Environmental Specifications

Use indoor Temperature

Operating 10 °C to +40 °C (50 °F to + 104 °F) Non-operating -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F)

Humidity

Operating Up to 90% humidity (non-condensing) at +40 °C (+104 °F) Non-operating Up to 95% relative humidity at + 65 °C (+149 °F)

Altitude

Operating Up to 4,600 meters (15,000 ft) Non-operating Up to 15,300 meters (50,000 ft)

Vibration

Operating Random vibration 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 2.41 g(rms) Non-operating Random vibration 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 0.3 g(rms);

Resonant search, 5-500Hz swept sine, 1 octave/minute sweep rate, 0.75g, 5 minute resonant dwell at 4 resonances per axis.

Power requirements

Voltage 90 to 132 or 198 to 264 Vac, 48-66 Hz CAT II Power (including modules) 545 VA; 375 W

Weight

Mainframe 15.5 kg (34 lb) Modules 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)

Dimensions

Height 215.1 mm (8.47 in) Width 425.5 mm (16.75 in) Depth 566 mm (22.2 in) Depth with front connectors

and rear feet

629 mm (24.8 in)

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Step 4. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (Optional)

Connect the standard PC-compatible mouse and keyboard that is supplied with the instrument.

NOTE Do not stack other objects on the keyboard; this will cause self-test failures on power-on.

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Step 5. Connect the Line Cord

Connect the line cord as shown in the figure below.

The Infiniium DCA automatically adjusts for line input voltages in the range of 100 to 240 VAC. There is no manual selection switch. The line cord provided is matched by Agilent to the country in which the order originates. Refer to

Table 1-8, “Available Line Cords,” on page 1-13 for a list of available line power

cords.

Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument. The front panel switch is

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Step 5. Connect the Line Cord

only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch. Alternatively, an externally installed switch or circuit breaker (which is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as a disconnecting device.

CAUTION Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this instrument.

Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause instrument damage.

CAUTION Do not connect ac power until you have verified the line voltage is correct as

described in Table 1-7. Damage to the equipment could result.

CAUTION This instrument has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply voltage

is within the specified range.

Table 1-7. Line Power Requirements

Power 115 VAC: 110 VA MAX. / 60 WATTS MAX. / 1.1 A MAX.

230 VAC: 150 VA MAX. / 70 WATTS MAX. / 0.6 A MAX.

Voltage nominal: 115 VAC / 230 VAC CAT II

range 115 VAC: 90–132 V range 230 VAC: 198–254 V

Frequency nominals: 50 Hz / 60 Hz

range: 47–63 Hz

Table 1-8. Available Line Cords

Plug Type Cable Part No. Plug Description

250V 8120-1351

8120-1703

250V 8120-1369

8120-0696

Straight *BS1363A

90°

Straight *NZSS198/ASC

90°

Length (in/cm)

90/228

79/200

87/221

Color Country

Gray

Mint Gray

Gray

Mint Gray

United Kingdom, Cyprus, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Singapore

Australia, New Zealand

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Step 5. Connect the Line Cord

Table 1-8. Available Line Cords

Plug Type Cable Part No. Plug Description

250V 8120-1689

8120-1692

8120-2857p

125V 8120-1378

8120-1521

8120-1992

250V 8120-2104

8120-2296

Straight *CEE7-Y11

90°

Straight (Shielded)

Straight *NEMA5-15P

90°

Straight (Medical) UL544

Straight *SEV1011

1959-24507

Type 12 90°

220V 8120-2956

8120-2957

250V 8120-4211

8120-4600

Straight *DHCK107

90°

Straight SABS164

90°

Length (in/cm)

79/200

90/228

96/244

79/200

Color Country

Mint Gray

Coco Brown

Jade Gray

East and West Europe, Saudi Arabia, So. Africa, India (unpolarized in many nations)

United States, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan

Black

Mint Gray

Switzerland

Mint Gray

Denmark

Mint Gray

Jade Gray Republic of South Africa

India

100V 8120-4753

8120-4754

* Part number shown for plug is the industry identifier for the plug only. Number shown for

cable is the Agilent Technologies part number for the complete cable including the plug.

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Straight MITI

90°

90/230

Dark Gray Japan

Step 6. Turn on the line power

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Step 6. Turn on the line power

Press the power switch at the lower left-hand corner of the front panel.

After about one minute, the Infiniium DCA will be ready to use. The display will look similar to the following figure.

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Interacting With the Display

NOTE The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the

mains circuits from the mains power supply before other parts of the instrument. The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch disconnecting device. Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator.

Interacting With the Display

Although you can operate all instrument functions using a keyboard and mouse, the touch screen feature makes your Infiniium DCA even easier to use. You can explore the instrument’s functions and settings by touching elements on the display (such as menus, buttons, and other controls) with your finger or the supplied stylus.

Although this book uses the term “touch” to encourage you to experience using the touch screen, you can always click using a mouse or PC-compatible pointing device instead.

NOTE The display will always function as a touch screen, even when a mouse and keyboard are

connected.

CAUTION Avoid touching the screen with a sharp object, as this could result in damage to

the display. Use your finger or the supplied stylus.

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Step 7. Set the time and date

1 Touch the current time and date shown near the top of the display. The Set

Tim e and Date dialog box opens.

2 Enter the current time and date in one of the following ways:

• Click the time and date text boxes, and enter the desired number.

• Click the up or down arrows next to the time and date text boxes until the

desired number is displayed.

3 Touch Set Time & Date Now to apply the changes and close the dialog box.

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Step 8. Connect a Printer

Use of a printer with the Infiniium DCA is optional. Table 1 -9 lists the PCL-language printers that are currently supported for use with the instrument. To add a local printer, you must use the Add Printer Wizard to select the printer driver for the printer as outlined in this procedure; the Add Printer Wizard does not run automatically. For more information on connecting and using a printer, refer to the built-in information system. To add a network printer, contact your network administrator.

Unsupported printers

If your printer is not in the list of supported printers, you will need the printer driver disk that came with your printer. To install the printer driver from this disk, click Have Disk on the Add Printer Wizard dialog box. The instrument will then prompt you to put your printer driver disk into the front-panel disk drive (drive A) or rear-panel CD-Rom drive. Be sure to install the Windows 98 printer driver for your printer. If a printer driver disk was not provided or you cannot find the disk, you can contact the printer’s manufacturer to obtain the appropriate Windows 98 printer driver.

Table 1-9. Supported Printers

HP DeskJet 850 HP DeskJet 1600C

HP DeskJet 890C HP LaserJet 4P

HP DeskJet 970 HP LaserJet 4000N

HP DeskJet 1200C

To connect a printer

1 Turn on the power to the Infiniium DCA.

2 On the File menu, select Print Setup and then Add Printer.

An online Help window opens with instructions for connecting a printer. You do not need to read the displayed instructions at this time.

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Step 8. Connect a Printer

3 Turn the power off the Infiniium DCA. Do not exit the online Help before

turning the instrument off.

4 Connect the printer to the instrument’s rear-panel Parallel port. Refer to

“Rear-panel features” on page 3-6 to locate the Parallel port. Use the cable

that came with your printer.

5 Turn the printer power on.

6 Wait five seconds and then turn the power on the Infiniium DCA again.

7 The following message appears. Touch No.

8 The following message appears. Touch OK.

9 The instrument

automatically recognizes the printer connected on the printer port and displays the Add Printer Wizard. Touch Next.

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Step 8. Connect a Printer

10 Select Local printer and

then touch Next.

11 Select the printer

manufacturer and then printer. Then, touch Next. If your printer is not listed, touch Have Disk. The instrument will then prompt you to put your printer driver disk into the front-panel disk drive (drive A) or CD-Rom drive. Be sure to install the Windows 98 printer driver for your printer.

12 Select LPT1 for the

printer port. Touch Next.

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13 Touch Yes and then

touch Next.

14 Touch Yes to print a test

page. Then, touch Next.

15 After confirming that the

test page printed correctly, touch Yes.

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Step 8. Connect a Printer

16 Turn the Infiniium DCA’s power off and then on again. The printer is now

installed and ready to use.

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Step 9. Calibrate the Touch Screen

The touch screen configuration utility ensures that the touch screen is both aligned and orientated with the display. Therefore, when you touch an element on the display screen, the instrument can detect the task you want to perform.

1 On the Utilities menu, choose Touch Screen Calibration. The touch screen

configuration utility opens.

2 Touch the center of the X. The X will move to each corner of the display screen.

The final X will appear in the center of the display screen. When the display is calibrated, the touch screen configuration utility closes.

The calibration will time out within 10 seconds if you do not touch the center of the X. You can also press Esc on an optional keyboard to exit the touch screen calibration.

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Step 10. Configure the Instrument on a LAN

You can configure this instrument on a LAN for file sharing and using network printers. Contact your company’s network administrator to set up your instrument with the appropriate client, protocol, and configuration for your local area network (LAN). The network setup is different for every company. If you plan on sharing your instrument hard disk drive with other computers on your LAN, you should have the network administrator enable file sharing as part of the network setup. For more information on setting up a network drive, refer to the built-in information system.

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