Keysight E5052B Installation Manual

Keysight E5052B
Signal Source Analyzer

Installation Guide

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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
notice until the indicated conditions
are fully understood and met.

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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 notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and
met.

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information. It calls attention to a
procedure, practice, or condition that
is essential for the user to
understand.

Keysight E5052B Signal Source Analyzer

Installation Guide

Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair
the protection provided by the equipment. Such noncompliance would also
violate safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the
instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s
failure to comply with these precautions.

The E5052B complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as well as
POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. The E5052B is an INDOOR USE
product.

The LEDs in the E5052B are Class 1 in accordance with IEC60825-1,
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT.

• Ground the Instrument

To avoid electric shock, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be
grounded with the supplied power cable’s grounding prong.

• DO NOT Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of inflammable gases or
fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment
clearly constitutes a safety hazard.

• Keep Away from Live Circuits

Operators must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement
and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance
personnel. Do not replace components with the power cable connected.
Under certain conditions, dangerous voltage levels may remain even after
the power cable has been disconnected. To avoid injuries, always
disconnect the power and discharge circuits before touching them.

• DO NOT Service or Adjust the Instrument Alone

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person,
capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.

• DO NOT Substitute Parts or Modify the Instrument

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Safety Summary
Safety Summary

To avoid the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install
substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument.
Return the instrument to a Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office
for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained in
operational condition.

• Dangerous Procedure Warnings

Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous
procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings
must be followed.

Dangerous voltage levels, capable of causing death, are present in this
instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting
this instrument.

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Safety Symbols

Safety Summary
Safety Symbols

General definitions of safety symbols used on the instrument or in manuals are
listed below.

Instruction Manual symbol: the product is marked with this
symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instrument
manual.

Alternating current.

Direct current.

On (Supply).

Off (Supply).

Certification

Keysight Technologies certifies that this product met its published
specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Keysight Technologies
further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United
States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed
by the Institution’s calibration facility or by the calibration facilities of other
International Standards Organization members.

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Keysight Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any
other legal theory.

A chassis terminal; a connection to the instrument’s chassis,
which includes all exposed metal structure.

Standby.

Assistance

Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements
are available for Keysight Technologies products.

For any assistance, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies Sales and
Service Office. Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.

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Table o f Contents

1. Introduction

Manuals for E5052B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Contents of This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2. Installation

Checking the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operating Environments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Ventilation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Protection Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Ensuring Adequate Free Space around Analyzer for Immediate Disconnection of Power

Cable in Case of Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

How to Install the Handle Kit (Option 1CN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

How to Install the Rack-mount Kit (Option 1CM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

How to Install the Rack-mount and Handle Kit (Option 1CP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Contents

Connecting the Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting Mouse and Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Verification of the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Verification and Connection of Power Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Blown fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Starting the E5052B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Turning the Power ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Disconnection from Supply Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Removing / Mounting Removable Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Initial Registration of E5052B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Windows 7 (HDD Revision NWxxx) and Windows 10 (HDD Revision NHxxx) . . . . . . . . . 26

Windows Vista Business (HDD Revision: NM321 or above) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Windows Vista Business (HDD Revision: NM320 or below) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting during Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Types of system recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Factory Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

User Recovery (only for HDD Revision NM320 or below) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Keysight E5052B Signal Source Analyzer

Installation Guide

1 Introduction

This chapter introduces the documentation for Keysight E5052B and the
overview of this manual to use this manual efficiently. See this manual first
when you use the E5052B for the first time.

Manuals for E5052B

Keysight provides the following three manuals for the E5052B. The latest
version of all documentations can be downloaded from

http://www.keysight.com/find/e5052b-manual.

o Installation Guide

The installation guide (this manual) provides start up setup information when
you use the E5052B for the first time and troubleshooting information when the
Windows cannot be boot up.

o Online Help

The Online Help provides the information about the measurement operation,
programming, built-in VBA, I/O interface This is pre-installed in the E5052B.
Press [Help] hard key on the front panel to open.

o Service Guide

The service manual provides information about the parts, troubleshooting,
performance test, adjustment and service menu.

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Contents of This Manual

Contents of This Manual

The following shows the contents of this manual.

o Chapter 1, “Introduction.”

This chapter introduces the documentation for Keysight E5052B
and the overview of this manual to use this manual efficiently. See
this manual first when you use the E5052B for the first time.

o Chapter 2, “Installation.”

This chapter provides information about how to set up the
Keysight E5052B.

o Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting.”

This chapter describes the troubleshooting during start up and the
procedure of the operating system (OS) recovery when the
Windows OS has been damaged.

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Keysight E5052B Signal Source Analyzer

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2 Installation

This chapter provides information about how to set up the Keysight E5052B.

Contents of this
Chapter

o “Checking the Shipment” on page 12

After you receive the analyzer, check all the items in the packing container.

o “Environmental Requirements” on page 13

Describes the system requirements needed to install the E5052B and how to
secure space for heat radiation.

o “Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges” on page 16

Shows how to mount the front handles used to transport the E5052B and how
to install the flanges needed to install it in a rack.

o “Connecting the Accessories” on page 19

Provides information for connecting the mouse, keyboard, BNC adaptor to the
E5052B.

o “Power Supply” on page 20

Shows how to check the power supply as well as check and connect the power
cable.

o “Starting the E5052B” on page 23

Describes turning on/off of the Power switch and cutting off the power supply.

o “Initial Registration of E5052B” on page 26

Provides the procedure of initial registration for the Windows operating system
of the E5052B.

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Checking the Shipment

Checking the Shipment

After you receive the analyzer, carry out checks during unpacking according to
the following procedure.

When unpacking the analyzer, if the external face of the analyzer (such as
the cover, front/rear panel, LCD screen, power switch, and port
connectors) appear to be damaged during transport, do not turn on the
power switch. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock.

Step 1. Check that the packing box or shock-absorbing material used to package the

analyzer has not been damaged.

If the packing box or shock-absorbing material has been damaged, leave
the packing box and shock-absorbing material as is until other inspection
items are checked as follows:

Step 2. Check the packaged items supplied with the analyzer for any damage or

defects.

Step 3. By referring to the furnished contents list, check that all packaged items

supplied with the analyzer have been provided as per the specified options.

Step 4. After checking, if one of the following applies, contact your nearest Keysight

Technologies sales and service office.

1. The packing box or shock-absorbing material used to package the analyzer
has been damaged or the shock-absorbing material has traces where
extreme force has been applied.

2. A packaged item supplied with the analyzer has mechanical damage or
defects.

3. A packaged item supplied with the analyzer is missing.

4. A fault has been detected in the subsequent operation check of the
analyzer.

If an abnormality is detected in step 1, contact the company that transported
the analyzer as well as your nearest Keysight Technologies sales and service
office. For inspection by the transport company, save the packing box,
shock-absorbing material, and packaged items as you received them.

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Environmental Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Set up the E5052B where the following environmental requirements are met.

Operating Environments

Ensure that the operating environment meets the following requirements.

Temperature 10ºC to 40ºC

Temperature range at the
error-correction

23ºC  5ºC (< 1ºC deviation from the temperature
when performing the error-correction)

Humidity 20% to 80% at wet bulb temperature < +29ºC

(non-condensation)

Altitude 0 to 2,000 m (0 to 6,561 feet)

Vibration 0.21 G maximum, 5 Hz to 500 Hz

Above environmental requirements are NOT for the specifications and
measurement accuracy of the analyzer, but for the operating environment
of the analyzer.

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Ventilation Requirements

To ensure safety requirements, the specifications and measurement accuracy
of the analyzer, you must keep environmental temperature within the specified
range by providing appropriate cooling clearance around the analyzer or, for
the rackmount type, by forcefully air-cooling inside the rack housing. For more
information on environmental temperature to satisfy the specifications and
measurement accuracy of the analyzer, see the specification in the E5052B
Online Help.

When the environmental temperature around the analyzer is kept within the
temperature range of the operating environment specification (See Section

“Operating Environments” on page 13), the analyzer conforms to the

requirements of the safety standard. Furthermore, under that temperature
requirement, the analyzer still conforms to the requirements of the safety
standard even when placing the analyzer with cooling clearance as follows:

Requirements

Back ≥ 180 mm

Sides ≥ 60 mm (both right and left)

Figure 2-1 Ventilation space at the installation

When measuring place the E5052B in a proper position as show in Figure

2-1.

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Environmental Requirements

Protection Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Set up a static-safe work-station to protect the electronic components from
the damage by the electrostatic discharge (ESD) as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Example of the static-safe work-station

Ensuring Adequate Free Space around Analyzer for Immediate Disconnection of
Power Cable in Case of Emergency

As described in “Disconnection from Supply Source” on page 25, the power
supply is disconnected by removing the power cable’s connector plug from
either the AC outlet or the E5052B unit. When installing the E5052B, ensure
that there is sufficient free space around the unit to permit quick disconnection
of the plug (from AC outlet or E5052B unit) in case of emergency.

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Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges

Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges

The E5052B can be installed on a workbench or in a rack. This section
describes how to install the front handles (Option 1CN) used for moving or
transporting the instrument, and how to install the analyzer in an equipment
rack as part of a measurement system (Option 1CM: without the handles,
Option 1CP: with the handles).

Table 2-1 Keysight E5052B handles/rack mounting options

Option Name Keysight Part

Number

1CN Handle Kit 5063-9230

1CM Rack-mount Kit 5063-9217

1CP Rack-mount and Handle Kit 5063-9224

Table 2-2 Contents of each option

Option Contents Quantity

1CN Front Handles 2

Screws 6

Trim Strips 2

1CM Rack-mounting flanges (locking side plate) 2

Screws 6

1CP Rack-mounting flanges (locking side plate) 2

Front Handles 2

Screws 8

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Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges

Figure 2-3 Installing front handle/rack-mount kits

How to Install the Handle Kit (Option 1CN)

The handle kit is used for transport and relocation of the E5052B. While
referring to Figure 2-3, install the handle kit by following these steps.

Step 1. Remove the adhesive-backed trim strip (1) from each side of the outer frame

of the E5052B front panel.

Step 2. Use the provided screws to mount the front handles (2) on each side of the

E5052B front panel frame.

Step 3. Attach the provided modified trim strip (3) to each front handle in order to

cover the front panel locking screws.

If the installed front handle becomes damaged, replace it with a new one
immediately. A damaged handle can break while moving or lifting the
instrument and cause personal injury or damage to the instrument.

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Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges

How to Install the Rack-mount Kit (Option 1CM)

The rack-mount kit includes two flanges (locking side plates) for mounting the
E5052B on a rack (482.6 mm/19 inches) conforming to the EIA Standard.
While referring to Figure 2-3, install the rack-mount kit by following these
steps.

Step 1. Remove the adhesive-backed trim strip (1) from each side of the outer frame

of the E5052B front panel.

Step 2. Use the provided screws to mount a rack-mounting flange (4) on each side of

the E5052B front panel frame.

Step 3. Remove the four bottom feet of the E5052B (lift the bar marked TAB on the

inner side of the foot and slide the foot toward the bar).

Step 4. Mount the E5052B on the rack.

How to Install the Rack-mount and Handle Kit (Option 1CP)

The rack-mount and handle kit includes both the rack-mounting flanges
(locking side plates) and front handles. While referring to Figure 2-3, install the
rack-mount kit by following these steps.

Step 1. Remove the adhesive-backed trim strip (1) from each side of the outer frame

of the E5052B front panel.

Step 2. Use the provided screws to mount a front handle (2) and rack-mounting

flange (4) on each side of the E5052B front panel frame.

Use both a front handle and a rack-mounting flange in the same time
certainly. Do not attempt to install flanges or handles separately with
hard ware provided. Serious electrical damage will occur to the instrument.

Step 3. Remove the four bottom feet of the E5052B (lift the bar marked TAB on the

inner side of the foot and slide the foot toward the bar).

Step 4. Mount the E5052B on the rack.

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Connecting the Accessories

Connecting the Accessories

You need to connect some accessories before use.

Connecting Mouse and Keyboard

The E5052B allows you to connect Mouse and/or keyboard through USB. USB
mouse and keyboard can be connected with the USB ports on the front or rear
panels.

System Recovery of the E5052B requires the keyboard before turning on the
power.

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Power Supply

Power Supply

Before turning on the E5052B power, check the following.

Verification of the Power Supply

Confirm that the power supplied to the E5052B meets the following
requirements:

Requirements

Voltage

90 to 132 VAC or 198 to 264 VAC

1

Frequency 47 to 63 Hz

Maximum power consumption 500 VA

1. Switched automatically by the E5052B in conformity to the voltage used.

Verification and Connection of Power Cable

The three-wire power cable attached to the E5052B has one wire serving as a
ground. Using this power cable allows the E5052B to be grounded, thereby
protecting you against electrical shock from the power outlet.

Step 1. Confirm that the power cable is not damaged.

NEVER use a power cable showing any sign of damage. Faulty cables can
cause electrical shock.

Step 2. Use the supplied cable to connect between the power cable receptacle

(Figure 2-6 on page 24) on the rear panel of the E5052B and a three-wire
power outlet with the grounding prong firmly connected in the ground slot.

Use the supplied power cable with grounding wire to securely ground the
E5052B.

Figure 2-4 shows the power cable options.

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Power Supply

Figure 2-4 Power cable options

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Power Supply

Blown fuses

If the fuse appears to have blown during operation, this instrument may be
subject to failure and must be repaired. Ship the E5052B to the nearest
Keysight Technologies Service Center.

The product uses the following fuse type: UL/CSA Type, Slow-Blo, 15 A-250 V

Do NOT replace the fuse yourself; doing this may expose you to dangerous
electrical shock.

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Starting the E5052B

Starting the E5052B

This section describes how to turn on/off the E5052B power and how to cut off
the power supply in an emergency.

Turning the Power ON and OFF

Perform the following steps to turn the power ON or OFF.

To Check the Removable Hard Disk Drive

Procedure

When the power is turned on, it is required to confirm the notch geometry is
set as follows.

If the notch geometry is not set as follows, the error message “OS not
found” will be shown when you turn on the power.

Figure 2-5 Removable Hard Disk Drive

e5071cse3008

Turning the Power ON

Step 1. Confirm if the Line Switch on the rear panel is on. The switch should always

be turned on.

Step 2. If the standby switch ( ) in the lower-left part of the front panel is in the

depressed ( ) position, press it to put it in the popped up position ( ).

Step 3. Press the standby switch to put it in the depressed position ( ).

This operation turns ON the power, and the E5052B starts the self-test.

Step 4. Confirm that the self-test indicates normal operation.

Normal operation is confirmed by the self-test if no error message appears.

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Starting the E5052B

Turning the Power OFF

Step 1. Use either of the following methods to turn the power OFF.

• Press the standby switch ( ) in the lower-left part of the front panel (now

in the pressed down ( ) position) to put it in the popped up ( )
position.

• Click Turn off Computer from Windows Start menu

These operations will start the E5052B shutdown process (required software
and hardware processes for turning the power off), and the power will turn
OFF after a few seconds.

Under normal circumstances, always press the standby switch ( ), or
click Turn off Computer from Windows Start menu, to execute the E5052B
shutdown process. Never cut off the power supply directly by

disconnecting the power cable plug from the rear panel of the unit.

If the power supply is cut off directly by disconnecting the power cable
plug from the instrument or the AC outlet, the shutdown process is not
carried out and there is a risk of damage to the E5052B’s software or
hard ware.

Figure 2-6 Line switch (Always ON) and power cable receptacle

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Removing / Mounting Removable Hard Disk

Disconnection from Supply Source

The power supply of the E5052B is cut off by disconnecting the plug of the
power cable (on either AC outlet side or E5052B side). When it is necessary to
disconnect the power supply in order to avoid shock hazards, etc., pull out the
power cable plug from either the AC outlet side or the E5052B side.

To allow this operation to be performed smoothly, be sure to follow the
guidelines in “Ensuring Adequate Free Space around Analyzer for

Immediate Disconnection of Power Cable in Case of Emergency” on
page 15.

When turning the power OFF under normal circumstances, always follow
the methods described in “Turning the Power OFF” on page 24.

Removing / Mounting Removable Hard Disk

For details of removing / mounting removable hard disk, refer to the following
website http://ena.support.keysight.com/e5052b/manuals/webhelp/eng/

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Initial Registration of E5052B

When you start up the E5052B at the first time, you need to perform the initial
registration for Windows operating system of E5052B.

There are three methods of initial registration procedure depending on the
windows licenses and HDD revisions of E5052B:

- Windows Vista Business (HDD Revision: NM321 or above)

- Windows Vista Business (HDD Revision: NM320 or below)

- Windows XP Pro fro Embedded Systems

- Windows 7 (HDD Revision NWxxx)

- Windows 10 (HDD Revision NHxxx)

The license is shown at the Windows License label on the rear panel of
E5052B.

It is not possible to check the HDD revision installed on your E5052B
before Windows is booted. Therefore, you should follow the procedures
below.

For Windows Vista Business and Windows XP, you cannot use the front
panel keys during the initial registration of the E5052B therefore connect
the mouse and the keyboard before turning on the power.

If you perform the following procedure incorrectly, a message asking you
whether to return to the previous registration screen and perform the
registration appears. In this case, follow the instruction to return to the
previous registration screen.

Windows 7 (HDD Revision NWxxx) and Windows 10 (HDD Revision NHxxx)

When you start up the E5052B for the first time, you need to perform the initial
registration of the Windows operating system of the E5052B.

When the Windows agreement message box appears, click Agree. The rest of
the procedure runs automatically.

Windows Vista Business (HDD Revision: NM321 or above)

Step 1. Turn on the E5052B.

Step 2. The Windows XP Professional Setup wizard appears. Click the Next > button

(Figure 2-7).

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Figure 2-7 Windows XP Professional Setup wizard

Step 3. In the Windows XP Professional Setup dialog box, read the license

agreement, then select the I accept this agreement box and click the Next >
button (Figure 2-8).

Figure 2-8 Windows XP Professional Setup dialog box (1/2)

Step 4. In the next dialog box, input E5052 in the Name box. Then, click the Next>

button (Figure 2-9).

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Figure 2-9 Windows XP Professional Setup dialog box (2/2)

Step 5. The E5052B restart automatically.

Step 6. The Keysight Recovery Image Setup screen (Figure 2-10) appears. Click OK to

proceed.

Figure 2-10 Keysight Recovery Image Setup Screen(1/1)

Step 7. A progress bar appears (Figure 2-11) indicating the progress of the Recovery

Image setup. The complete process takes less than 5 minutes to finish.

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Figure 2-11 Keysight Recovery Image Setup Screen(1/2)

Step 8. A message dialog box appears after the completion of the Recovery Image

Setup procedure. The dialog box disappears automatically after a few
seconds.

Step 9. The E5052B firmware is executed, then the measurement display appears.

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Windows Vista Business (HDD Revision: NM320 or below)

Step 1. Turn on the E5052B.

Step 2. The Windows XP Professional Setup wizard appears. Click the Next > button

(Figure 2-12).

Figure 2-12 Windows XP Professional Setup wizard

Step 3. In the Windows XP Professional Setup dialog box, select the I accept this

agreement box and click the Next > button (Figure 2-13).

Figure 2-13 Windows XP Professional Setup dialog box (1/2)

Step 4. In the next dialog box, input E5052 in the Name box. Then, click the Next>

button (Figure 2-14).

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Figure 2-14 Windows XP Professional Setup dialog box (2/2)

Step 5. After a while, the E5052B restarts automatically. Then, the measurement

display appears.

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Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems

Step 1. Turn on the E5052B.

Step 2. The screen shown in Figure 2-15 appears. Select Windows XP Professional

and press Enter.

Figure 2-15 System start up screen in Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems (1/2)

Step 3. The screen as shown in Figure 2-16 appears. Press Enter.

Figure 2-16 System start up screen in Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems (2/2)

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Step 4. The windows start up screen as shown in Figure 2-17 appears.

Figure 2-17 Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems start up screen

Step 5. In the License agreement dialog box, select the I accept this agreement box

and click the Next > button. Figure 2-18 shows the license agreement dialog
box in Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems.

Figure 2-18 Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems license agreement dialog box

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Step 6. In the next dialog box, set the date and time for your Windows. Then, click

the Next> button as shown in Figure 2-19.

Figure 2-19 Date and Time Setting dialog box

Step 7. After a while, the E5061B restarts automatically.

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Installation
Online Help

The Online Help provides the information about the quick start, measurement
operation, programming, built-in VBA, I/O interface This is pre-installed in the
E5052B. Press [Help] hard key on the front panel to open. Quick Start helps in
understanding the E5052B operation quickly.

The latest version of Online Help is available at

http://ena.support.keysight.com/e5052b/manuals/webhelp/eng/

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3 Troubleshooting

This chapter describes the troubleshooting during start up and the procedure
of the operating system (OS) recovery when the Windows OS has been
damaged.

Troubleshooting during Startup

When you encounter the problem during start up, see Table 3-1. System
recovery saves most of problems.

Table 3-1 Troubleshooting during startup

Symptom Solution

Turning on (|) the standby switch does not
start up the system.

The system starts up, but it automatically
shuts down immediately.

The system starts up, but it enters the
service mode (The instrument status bar
in the lower right part of the screen
displays SVC in red).

The measurement screen appears after
startup, but the power on test failed,
appearing against a red background in
the instrument message/warning area in
the lower left part of the screen.

Confirm that the power cable is properly
plugged in.

Confirm that the line switch on the rear
panel is turned on

Execute the system recovery.

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System Recovery

By executing system recovery, you can return the system of the E5052B (the
Windows operating system and the firmware) to the factory state (at the time

1

of purchase

System recovery is a function of Windows and not a function of the
E5052B Firmware.

The system recovery procedure is different in accordance with the Windows OS
license and HDD revision. The Windows OS license and HDD revision can be
confirmed using the following procedure:

Step 1. Check the Windows License label on the rear panel of the E5052B.

Step 2. In the E5052B, from Windows Start Menu, click on My Computer.

).

Step 3. The volume label for C: drive is displayed in Hard Disc Drive area.

Strictly follow the steps described below. If you do any operation other
than the following steps, the system may not be recovered.

1. If the hard disk failed and has been replaced after purchase, the state when the replace­ment was performed is recovered.

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System Recovery

Types of system recoveries

The following 2 types of system recoveries are available.

o Factory recovery

Returns the contents of the C drive to factory state.

Available for all Windows OS licenses.

o User recovery (available only for Windows Vista Business with HDD revision

NM320 or below)

Returns the contents of the C and F drives to user-specified state.

To use this function, you must prepare for recovery in advance.

For more information on preparation, see “Procedure to create the user

backup image (only available when HDD Revision is NM320 or below)” on
page 52 for information on execution, see “Procedure to execute the user
recovery function (only available when HDD Revision is NM320 or below)”
on page 59.

Factory Recovery

Notes on executing factory recovery function

Executing factory recovery function causes the following conditions:

o In addition to the Windows operating system and the firmware, the

following settings of the E5052B are returned to factory state.

•Network setting

• GPIB setting

•Printer setting

o The driver for the supported printer installed after purchase is deleted.

o You need to execute initial registration again.

Files you created using the save function (files in the F drive) are not affected,
but we recommend backing them up before executing system recovery for
precautionary purposes. For more information on backup, refer to “Backing Up
the Data” as described in E5052B Online Help.

Procedure for Windows 7/10

HDD Revision: NWxxx or NHxxx

Step 1. Connect a keyboard if Windows 10.

Step 2. Press the standby switch of the E5052B to turn it on.

Step 3. When the screen as shown in the figure below appears, select Instrument

Image Recovery System and press [Enter].

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Figure 3-1 Instrument Image Recovery System Selection Screen

Step 4. In the Keysight Software End User License Agreement dialog box, select the

Agree button.

Step 5. Type 2 to select Recover the original factory system image option and press

[Enter].

Figure 3-2 System recovery selection screen

Step 6. A confirmation message appears. Click OK to confirm the process.

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Figure 3-3 System recovery information screen

Step 7. The progress of the system configuration is displayed on the screen. The

recovery takes a few minutes depending on the amount of data.

Figure 3-4 System configuration progress screen

Step 8. Once the recovery process is completed, completion message prompts. Click

OK. The E5052B restarts automatically.

Figure 3-5 Recovery completion dialog box

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Step 9. After the restart, execute initial registration. For information on the execution

procedure, refer to “Initial Registration of E5052B” on page 26.

Never turn off the power during the system recovery because doing so
may cause serious damage to the E5052B.

Procedure for Windows Vista Business

HDD Revision: NM32x

O nl y th e re co ve ry fu nc ti on fo r Fa c to ry im a ge is lo a de d.

The User backup function is not available.

You need a keyboard for this operation.

Step 1. Turn ON the E5052B.

Step 2. The boot option is displayed. Use the downward arrow key to select the

“Keysight Recovery Solution” and press Enter

Step 3. Windows PE starts up and “Keysight Recovery Program” window is d isplayed.

Press 1, and then press Enter.

Figure 3-6 Keysight Recovery Program(1/1)

Step 4. A warning message is displayed. Press 1, and then press Enter.

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Figure 3-7 Keysight Recovery Program(1/2)

Step 5. Caution is displayed. Press 1, and then press Enter.

Figure 3-8 Keysight Recovery Program(1/3)

Step 6. Recovery function is performed.

Step 7. A message box appears after the completion of recovery process. Press any

key to continue.

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Figure 3-9 Keysight Recovery Program(1/4)

Step 8. When factory recovery is finished, the E5052B restarts.

Step 9. After restart, the screen for initial registration appears. Execute initial

registration. For information on the execution procedure, refer to “Windows

Vista Business (HDD Revision: NM321 or above)” on page 26.

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HDD Revision: NM320 or below

You need a keyboard for this operation.

Step 1. Shut down the E5052B.

Step 2. Disconnect all of the USB device from the USB ports.

Step 3. Connect the keyboard to the E5052B.

Step 4. Press the standby switch of the E5052B to turn it on.

Step 5. When the screen as shown in the figure below appears, press of the

F11

keyboard.

Starting Acronis Loader...

Press F11 for Acronis Startup Recovery Manager...

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Press F11 only once. If you press F11 twice or more and a screen which is
not mentioned in this manual appears, reboot the instrument and restart
the process from the first.

After several seconds, the next screen appears automatically even if you
do not press any key, so do not miss it.

After Step 5, if the E5052B freezes with the cursor does not blink, turn the
power off and remove unnecessary USB devices. Then, replace the
keyboard with a PS/2 keyboard to execute the process again.

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Step 6. Select Restore.

Figure 3-10 Activate Acronis Startup Recovery Manager

Step 7. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. Push the enter to select Yes to start

the recovery of the factory backup. The recovery takes a few minutes
depending on the amount of data.

Figure 3-11 Recover Factory Backup

Step 8. When the recovery is finished, click OK. The E5052B restarts automatically.

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Step 9. After restart, the screen for initial registration appears. Execute initial

registration. For information on the execution procedure, refer to “Windows

Vista Business (HDD Revision: NM320 or below)” on page 30.

Step 10. Execute the calibration of the touch screen.

Never turn off the power during the system recovery because doing so
may cause serious damage to the E5052B.

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Procedure for Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems

Only the recovery function for Factory image is loaded.

The User back up function is not available.

You need a keyboard for this operation.

Step 1. Turn ON the E5052B.

Step 2. The boot option is displayed. Use the downward arrow key to select the

“Keysight Recovery System” and press Enter

Figure 3-12 Keysight Recovery System selection screen

After several seconds, the next screen appears automatically even if you
do not press any key.

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Step 3. Type 2 to select Recover the original factory system image option and press

Enter.

Figure 3-13 System recovery selection screen

Step 4. A confirmation message appears. Click OK to continue the process.

Figure 3-14 System recovery confirmation screen

Step 5. The progress of the system configuration is displayed on the screen. The

recovery takes a few minutes depending on the amount of data.

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Figure 3-15 System configuration progress screen

Step 6. Once the recovery process is completed, completion message prompts. Click

OK. The E5052B restarts automatically

Figure 3-16 Recovery Option confirmation dialog box

Step 7. Type 5 to select Exit and Restart the instrument and click OK.

Figure 3-17 System recovery selection screen

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Step 8. After the restart, execute initial registration. For information on the execution

procedure, refer to“Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems” on page 32.

Never turn off the power during the system recovery because doing so
may cause serious damage to the E5052B.

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User Recovery (only for HDD Revision NM320 or below)

Procedure to create the user backup image (only available when HDD
Revision is NM320 or below)

This section describes how to create the user backup image. The C and F
drives’ contents saved in this procedure are recalled when the user recovery
function is executed.

Step 1. Close the E5052B application by pressing System > Service Menu >

Administrator Menu > Exit E5052B > OK.

Step 2. Close all other applications you currently open.

Step 3. From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > Acronis > Acronis True

Image.

Step 4. Click “No, Thanks” button.

Figure 3-18 Recover User Backup

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Step 5. Click Backup

Step 6. Click Next button.

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Step 7. Select “The entire disk contents or individual partition,” then click Next

button.

Step 8. Select the C drive and F drive.

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Step 9. Select the destination folder and input a file name, then click Next button. It

is recommended to save the file to a directory which has enough space like
the D drive. Also, never save the contents of the drive to the C, E or F drive.

Step 10. Select “Set the options manually” and click Next button.

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Step 11. Select “Backup priority” in the left field and “High” in the right field, then click

Next button.

Step 12. If necessary, input comments and click Next button. The comments can be

omitted.

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Step 13. Click Proceed button.

Step 14. The following screen appears during backup.

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Step 15. The following screen appears when the user backup image was created. Click

OK.

Never turn off the power during creating the user backup image because
doing so may cause serious damage to the E5052B.

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Procedure to execute the user recovery function (only available when
HDD Revision is NM320 or below)

Returns the contents of the C and F drives to a user-specified state. To use this
function, you must create the user backup image in advance. For more
information, see the description “Procedure to create the user backup image

(only available when HDD Revision is NM320 or below)” on page 52.

Step 1. Close the E5052B application by pressing System > Service Menu > Exit.

Step 2. Close all other applications you currently open.

Step 3. From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > Acronis > Acronis True

Image.

Step 4. Click “No, Thanks” button.

Step 5. Click Recovery.

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Step 6. Click Next button.

Step 7. Select the saved backup image file, then click Next button.

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Step 8. Select “Restore disks or partitions,” then click Next button.

Step 9. Select the C drive, then click Next button.

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Step 10. Select the C drive to restore, then click Next button.

Step 11. Select “Active” and click Next button.

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Step 12. Click Next button.

Step 13. Select “Yes, I want to assign a logical drive letter to the restored partition.”

and click Next button.

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Step 14. Select “Yes, I want to restore another partition or hard disk drive.” then click

Next button.

Step 15. Select the F drive to restore, then click Next button.

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Step 16. Select the F drive to restore, then click Next button.

Step 17. Select “Logical” and click Next button.

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Step 18. Click Next button.

Step 19. Select “Yes, I want to assign a logical drive letter to the restored partition,”

then click Next button.

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Step 20. Select “No, I do not.” and click Next button.

Step 21. Select “Set the options manually” and click Next button.

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Step 22. Select “Restoration Priority” in the left field and “High” in the right field, then

click Next button.

Step 23. Click Proceed button.

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Step 24. Click Reboot button.

Never turn off the power during the recovery of the user backup image
because doing so may cause serious damage to the E5052B.

Step 25. After boot up, perform “Initial Registration of E5052B” on page 26 and

Calibration of Touch Screen.

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Index

A

accessories

items packaged with the

E5052B

, 12

assistance, 5

C

cable

power cable options, 20

E

environmental requirements

operation environment, 13
ventilation space, 14

Exclusive Remedies, 5

F

front handles

how to install the handle

, 17

kit

disconnection from supply

source

, 25

power cable options, 20
shutdown, 24
verification and connection of

power cable

, 20

Q

Quick Start Guide

contents, 9, 10

R

rack-mount and handle kit

how to install the rack-mount

and handle kit

, 18

rack-mount kit

how to install the rack-mount

, 18

kit
Registration, 26
Removable hard disk, 25

S

H

handle and rack-mount kit

how to install the rack-mount

and handle kit

, 18

handle kit

how to install the handle

, 17

kit

I

Initial registration, 26
inspection

checking the shipment, 12

M

manual

contents, 9, 10

P

power

check the power supply, 20
disconnecting device, 25

safety

symbols, 5

shutdown

turning the power OFF, 24

system

installing rack mount

flanges

, 16

System Recovery

How to Execute, 38

W

Windows XP, 26

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This information is subject to change without notice.

© Keysight Technologies 2007-2018

Edition 7, February 2018

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