Keysight Acqiris U5309A Startup Manual

Acqiris U5309A
Acquisition Card

2 or 8 channels, 8-bit, 500 MS/s to 2 GS/s,
DC to 500 GHz bandwidth, with real-time processing

Start-up Guide

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Manual Part Number

U5300-90016

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Conventions Used in this Document

The following conventions are used in this document:

A WARNING Style denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING Style until the indicated conditions are fully understood and
met.

A Caution Style denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not
proceed beyond a CAUTION Style until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met

Notices

Safety Notes

The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any
associated instrumentation.

This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are
familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read and follow all
installation, operation, and maintenance information carefully before using the product.

The types of product users are:

Responsible body is the individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance of
equipment, for ensuring that the equipment is operated within its specifications and oper­ating limits, and for ensuring operators are adequately trained.

Operators use the product for its intended function. They must be trained in electrical
safety procedures and proper use of the instrument. They must be protected from electric
shock and contact with hazardous live circuits.

Service personnel are trained to work on live circuits, perform safe installations, and
repair products. Only properly trained service personnel may perform installation and ser­vice procedures.

This is a note, drawing the reader's attention to important information,
caveats, etc.

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.

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Notices

Operator is responsible to maintain safe operating conditions. To ensure safe
operating conditions, cards should not be operated beyond the full temperature range
specified in the datasheet. Exceeding safe operating conditions can result in shorter
lifespans, improper card performance and user safety issues. When the cards are in
use and operation within the specified full temperature range is not maintained, card
surface temperatures may exceed safe handling conditions which can cause
discomfort or burns if touched. In the event of a card exceeding the full temperature
range, always allow the card to cool before touching or removing cards from host
computer or chassis.

Acqiris products are designed for use with electrical signals that are rated
Measurement Category I and Measurement Category II, as described in the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard IEC 60664. Most
measurement, control, and data I/O signals are Measurement Category I and must not
be directly connected to mains voltage or to voltage sources with high transient over­voltages. Measurement Category II connections require protection for high transient
over-voltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Assume all
measurement, control, and data I/O connections are for connection to Category I
sources unless otherwise marked or described in the user documentation.

Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage may be present on
cable connector jacks or test fixtures. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
states that a shock hazard exists when voltage levels greater than 30V RMS, 42.4V peak, or
60VDC are present. A good safety practice is to expect that hazardous voltage is present in
any unknown circuit before measuring.

Operators of this product must be protected from electric shock at all times. The responsible
body must ensure that operators are prevented access and/or insulated from every connection
point. In some cases, connections must be exposed to potential human contact. Product
operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves from the risk of
electric shock. If the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000V, no conductive part of the
circuit may be exposed.

Do not connect switching cards directly to unlimited power circuits. They are intended to be
used with impedance-limited sources. NEVER connect switching cards directly to AC mains.
When connecting sources to switching cards, install protective devices to limit fault current
and voltage to the card.

Before operating an instrument, ensure that the line cord is connected to a properly-grounded
power receptacle. Inspect the connecting cables, test leads, and jumpers for possible wear,
cracks, or breaks before each use.

When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is restricted, such as rack
mounting, a separate main input power disconnect device must be provided in close proximity
to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator.

For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any other instruments while
power is applied to the circuit under test. ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system
and discharge any capacitors before: connecting or disconnecting cables or jumpers, installing

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or removing switching cards, or making internal changes, such as installing or removing
jumpers.

Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit
under test or power line (earth) ground. Always make measurements with dry hands while
standing on a dry, insulated surface capable of withstanding the voltage being measured.

The instrument and accessories must be used in accordance with its specifications and
operating instructions, or the safety of the equipment may be impaired.

Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the instruments and accessories, as defined in
the specifications and operating information, and as shown on the instrument or test fixture
panels, or switching card.

If you are using a test fixture, keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device under
test. Safe operation requires the use of a lid interlock.

Cards and accessories shall not be connected to humans.

Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and all test cables.

Any part or component replacement must be done by Acqiris.

No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.

Cleaning Precautions

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. To clean the
connectors, use alcohol in a well-ventilated area. Allow all residual
alcohol moisture to evaporate, and the fumes to dissipate prior to
energizing the instrument.

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Product Markings

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

Australian Communication and Media Authority
mark to indicate regulatory compliance as a
registered supplier.

Notices

This product complies with the WEEE Directive
marketing requirement. The affixed product
label (above) indicates that you must not discard
this electrical/electronic product in domestic
household waste. Product Category: With
reference to the equipment types in the WEEE
directive Annex 1, this product is classified as
“Monitoring and Control instrumentation”
product. Do not dispose in domestic household
waste. To return unwanted products, contact
your local Acqiris office.

This symbol indicates product compliance with
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard (ICES-001). It also identifies the
product is an Industrial Scientific and Medical
Group 1 Class A product (CISPR 11, Clause 4).

South Korean Class A EMC Declaration. this
equipment is Class A suitable for professional
use and is for use in electromagnetic
environments outside of the home.

A 급 기기 ( 업무 용 방 송 통 신 기 자 재 ) 이 기 기 는

업무용 (A 급 ) 전자 파 적 합 기 기 로 서 판 매 자 또
는 사용자는 이 점 을 주 의 하 시 기 바라 며 , 가
정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것 을 목 적 으 로 합
니다 .

This symbol indicates the time period
during which no hazardous or toxic substance
elements are expected to leak or deteriorate
during normal use. Forty years is the expected
useful life of the product.

This symbol indicates the instrument
is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can damage the highly sensitive
components in your instrument. ESD damage is
most likely to occur as the module is being
installed or when cables are connected or
disconnected. Protect the circuits from ESD
damage by wearing a grounding strap that
provides a high resistance path to ground.
Alternatively, ground yourself to discharge any
built-up static charge by touching the outer shell
of any grounded instrument chassis before
touching the port connectors.

This symbol on an instrument means
caution, risk of danger. You should refer to the
operating instructions located in the user
documentation in all cases where the symbol is
marked on the instrument.

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side cover of the module will be hot after use
and should be allowed to cool for several
minutes.

This symbol denotes a hot surface. The

Contents

Notices 2

Introduction 8
Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Card 8

Step 2: Verify U5309A Shipment Contents 9
Step 3: Install the Software 10

Step 4: Install the Card 11

Step 5: Verify Operation of the U5309A Card 16

Related Documentation 20
Programming information 20

Conventions Used in this Document 3

Safety Notes 3

Product Markings 6

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions 8

Inspect for Damage 8

Return a Card for Service 9

System Requirements 10

Hardware Requirements 10

Install the Software 10

Keysight IO Libraries Suite (IOLS) 10

ADC Card Software 11

Fitting the card with the optional card retainer into your PC 13

Reversing the orientation of the fan assembly 14

U5309A Front Panel Features 15

Front Panel Connectors 15

Front Panel LEDs 16

Keysight Connection Expert 16

Driver Graphical Interface: MD3 Soft Front Panel 17

Perform a Verification of the U5309A (optional) 18

Requirements for Verification 18

Required Hardware 18

Operational Verification Procedure 18

IVI-C Driver development environments 20

IVI.NET Driver development environments 21

Program examples 21

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