Agilent Technologies 62A, 83A, N5161A User Manual
Agilent Technologies
N5161A/62A/81A/82A/
83A
MXG Signal Generators
Installation Guide
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Installation Guide
Contents
1 Safety Information
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
General Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Instrument Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Getting Started
Checking the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Line Setting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Configuring the MXG ATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Accessing the MXG (ATE) Web- Enabled Page
Configuring the Display (N5181A/82A/83A Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Configuring for Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
GPIB Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ordering Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Proper Use and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Returning a Signal Generator to Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Contacting Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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3 Operation Verification
Running Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Self Test Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Frequency Range and Accuracy Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Frequency Counter Procedure (N5161A/62A1/81A/82A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Spectrum Analyzer Procedure (N5161A/62A
Troubleshooting Problems with the Frequency Accuracy Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Checking the Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
N5161A/81A Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
N5162A/82A Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
N5183A Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting Problems with the Output Power Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Contents
4 Regulatory Information
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Statement of Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Compliance with German Noise Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Documentation Overview
Installation Guide
User’s Guide
• Safety Information
• Receiving the Instrument
• Environmental & Electrical Requirements
• Basic Setup
• Accessories
• Operation Verification
• Regulator y Information
• Signal Generator Overview
• Setting Preferences & Enabling Options
• Basic Operation
• Optimizing Performance
• Using Analog Modulation (Option UNT Only)
• Using Pulse Modulation (Option UNU Only)
• Basic Digital Operation - No BBG Option Installed
• Basic Digital Operation (Option 651/652/654)
• Adding Real-Time Noise to a Signal (Option 403)
• Real- Time Phase Noise Impairments (Option 432)
• Custom Digital Modulation (Option 431)
• Multitone and Two- Tone Waveform Generator (Option 430)
• Working in a Secure Environment
• Troubleshooting
Programming Guide
• Getting Started with Remote Operation
• Using IO Interfaces
• Programming Examples
• Programming the Status Register System
• Creating and Downloading Files
• Creating and Downloading User- Data Files
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SCPI Reference
• SCPI Basics
• Basic Function Commands
• LXI System Commands
• System Commands
• Analog Modulation Commands
• Arb Commands
• Real-Time Commands
• N5161A/62A/81A/82A SCPI Command Compatibility
• N5183A SCPI Command Compatibility
Service Guide
• Troubleshooting
• Replaceable Parts
• Assembly Replacement
• Post-Repair Procedures
• Safety and Regulatory Information
• Instrument History
Key Help
a
• Key function description
• Related SCPI commands
a
Press the Help hardkey, and then the key for which you wish help.
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1 Safety Information
• Warnings, Cautions, and Notes on page 1
• General Safety Considerations on page 1
• Instrument Markings on 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 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.
a
.
ICES/NMB- 001
This symbol indicates conformance to the standard specifications
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).
a.LXI Class B Compliance testing using IEEE 1588-2008 not available at release.
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2 Getting Started
NOTE For the N5161A/62A the softkey menus and features mentioned in this chapter are only
• Checking the Shipment on page 4
• Signal Generator Physical Characteristics on page 4
• Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements on page 5
• Configuring the MXG ATE on page 7
• Configuring the Display (N5181A/82A/83A Only) on page 9
• Configuring for Remote Control on page 10
• Ordering Accessories on page 12
• Proper Use and Cleaning on page 14
• Returning a Signal Generator to Agilent Technologies on page 14
• Contacting Agilent on page 14
available through the Web- Enabled MXG or through SCPI commands. Refer to “Accessing the
MXG (ATE) Web- Enabled Page1” on page 7 and to the SCPI Command Reference.
The MXG ATE blank front panel models, N5161A and N5162A signal generators, are part of
the MXG instrument family and unless otherwise indicated, all references to the MXG are
inclusive of the MXG ATE instruments.
Full LXI–B feature implementation is only available on instruments with firmware >
A license may be required to enable this feature and to download firmware versions
A.01.50. For information on new firmware releases, go to
>
http://www.agilent.com/find/upgradeassistant.
A.01.50.
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Getting Started
Checking the Shipment
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.
4. The N5183A signal generator is shipped with the adapter options as shown in the following table.
Table 2-1 Adapters Shipped by Option
Option Description Quantity Part Number
520 Standard adapter, 3.5 mm F - 3.5 mm F 1 5061- 5311
520 with 1ED Standard adapter, type-N M - 3.5 mm F 1 1250- 1744
532/540 Standard adapter set
2.4 mm F- F 1 1250- 2187
2.4 mm F - 2.92 mm F 1 33311- 82005
See also, “Ordering Accessories” on page 12.
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 (N5161A): 10.66 kg (23.5 lb)
• Weight (N5162A): 12.47 kg (27.5 lb)
• Weight (N5181A): 10.66 kg (23.5 lb)
• Weight (N5182A): 12.47 kg (27.5 lb)
• Weight (N5183A): 13.8 kg (30.0 lb)
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Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
Getting Started
CAUTION To avoid the loss of data, GPIB settings, or current user instrument states that have not
been permanently saved to non- volatile memory, the MXG should always be powered
down either via the MXG's front panel power button or the appropriate SCPI command.
MXG's installed in rack systems and powered down with the system rack power switch
rather than the MXG's front panel switch display a Error -310 due to the MXG not being
powered down correctly.
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
within the specified range.
Volt ag e: 100/120 volts nominal
220/240 volts nominal
1
Frequency: for 100/120 volts: 50/60/400 Hz nominal
for 220/240 volts: 50/60 Hz nominal
Power: 250 watts maximum
1
For instruments with s/n prefix < xx4742 the frequency should be marked 50/60 Hz, unless otherwise
labeled.
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Getting Started
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
Connecting the AC Power Cord
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.
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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