Getting Started Guide
Keysight M8195A
Arbitrary Waveform
Generator
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M8195-91010
Edition
Second edition, October 2014
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ESD sensitive device
All front-panel connectors of the
M8195A are sensitive to Electrostatic
discharge (ESD). We recommend to
operate the instrument in an
electrostatic safe environment.
There is a risk of instrument
malfunction when touching a
connector.
Please follow this instruction:
Before touching the front-panel
connectors, discharge yourself by
touching the properly grounded
mainframe.
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A CAUTION notice 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
notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood
and met.
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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 notice until the
indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
General Safety
Precautions
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. For safe operation the general
safety precautions for the M9502A and M9505A AXIe chassis, must be followed.
See: http://www.keysight.com/find/M9505A Keysight Technologies Inc. assumes
no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Before
operation, review the instrument and manual for safety markings and instructions.
You must follow these to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in
safe condition.
Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If there is damage to the container or
cushioning, keep them until you have checked the contents of the shipment for
completeness and verified the instrument both mechanically and electrically. The
Performance Tests give procedures for checking the operation of the instrument. If
the contents are incomplete, mechanical damage or defect is apparent, or if an
instrument does not pass the operator’s checks, notify the nearest Keysight
Technologies Sales/Service Office.
WARNING To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests
when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer enclosure
(covers, panels, etc.).
General
This product is a Safety Class 3 instrument. The protective features of this product
may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation
instructions.
Environment
Conditions
This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution
degree 2 environment. It is designed to operate within a temperature range of 0
°C – 40 °C (32 °F – 105 °F) at a maximum relative humidity of 80% and at altitudes
of up to 2000 meters.
This module can be stored or shipped at temperatures between -40 °C and +70 °C.
Protect the module from temperature extremes that may cause condensation
within it.
Before Applying Power
Verify that all safety precautions are taken including those defined for the
mainframe.
Line Power
Requirements
The Keysight M8190A operates when installed in an Keysight AXIe mainframe.
Do Not Operate in an
Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Do Not Remove the
Instrument Cover
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement
and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified personnel. Instruments
that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured
against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service
personnel.
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specific Warning or Caution information to avoid personal injury or damage to the product.
C-Tick Conformity Mark of the Australian ACA for EMC compliance.
CE Marking to state compliance within the European Community: This product is in conformity with the
relevant European Directives.
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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 Annexure I, this product
is classed as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see
www.keysight.com/environment/product/ for more information.
Safety Symbols
Table 1 Safety Symbol
Table 2 Compliance and Environmental Information
Contents
1 Introduction
2 M8195A Software Installation
2.1 Pre-Requisites 13
2.2 Installation Process 14
2.3 Post Installation Steps 22
2.4 How to use the Instrument 23
3 AXle Chassis
3.1 ESM Front Panel Connector 25
4 M8195A Maintenance
4.1 ESD Protection 28
4.2 Power and Ventilation Requirements 29
Contents
4.3 Thermal Protection 29
4.4 Battery 29
4.5 Cleaning Recommendation 29
5 Characteristics
5.1 Performance Specification 31
5.2 Operating Environment 31
5.3 General 31
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Keysight M8195A – Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Introduction
The Keysight M8195A is a 65 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator with highest
bandwidth and channel density. It offers up to 16 GSa waveform memory. The
M8195A is ideally suited to address following key applications:
Coherent optical – a single M8195A module can generate 2 independent
I/Q baseband signals (dual polarization = 4 channels) at up to 32 Gbaud
and beyond.
Multi-level / Multi-channel digital signals – generate NRZ, PAM4, PAM8,
DMT, etc. signals at up to 32 Gbaud. Embed/De-embed channels, add
Jitter, ISI, noise and other distortions.
Physics, chemistry, and electronics research – generate any
mathematically defined arbitrary waveforms, ultra-short yet precise pulses
and extremely wideband chirps.
Wideband RF/µW – generate extremely wideband RF signals with an
instantaneous bandwidth of DC to 20 GHz for
aerospace/defense/communication applications.
Getting Started Guide
1 Introduction
Introduction
Features and
Benefits
The M8195A is an arbitrary waveform generator with highest sample rate,
bandwidth, and channel density:
Sample rate up to 65 GSa/s (on each channel)
Analog bandwidth: 20 GHz
Vertical resolution: 8 bits
1, 2, or 4 differential channels per 1-slot high AXIe module (number of
channels is software upgradable)
Built-in frequency and phase response calibration
Amplitude up to 1 Vpp (single ended) (2 Vpp (differential))
VT
Rise,20%...80% TFall,20%...80%
:18 ps (typ.)
Ultra low intrinsic Random Jitter RJ
rms
< 200 fs
Form factor: 1-slot AXIe module controlled via external PC or embedded
AXIe system controller M9536A
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Introduction
Getting Started with
M8195A
The M8195A is a modular instrument packaged in the AXIe form factor. AXIe is an
open standard for high-performance modular instrumentation. Different form factors
of AXIe chassis are available: 13-slot, 5-slot and 2-slot AXIe chassis.
An M9536A AXIe embedded controller can control one or multiple M8195A AWG.
This embedded controller consumes one module slot of the AXIe chassis. Besides
using an embedded controller, the M8195A AWG can be controlled by an external
desktop PC or an external laptop as well through PCIe or USB port. In case of PCIe, a
PCIe adapter card and PCIe cable are needed whereas USB connection simply
requires a USB cable.
There are two different ordering possibilities:
M8195A AWG, AXIe chassis, PCIe cable, PCIe adapter card and PC are
ordered separately. The different components come in different packages
and need to be installed. Please follow the instructions given in chapter 3 of
M8195A user’s guide or the instructions given in the user’s guide of the
AXIe chassis.
M8195S system configuration
System that is dynamically configured depending on the required number
of M8195A AWG modules and AXIe chassis type. An embedded controller
or PC connectivity will automatically be added and the system ships preconfigured.
In case an M9536A embedded controller has been ordered as part of the
M8195S system configuration, the M8195A firmware is already installed
and configured on the embedded controller.
User set up:
Username: M8195a_admin
Password: admin!123
Directory of the software:
Firmware:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Keysight\M8195\bin
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Introduction
Additional
Documents
Additional documentation can be found at:
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9514A for 13-slot chassis related
documentation.
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9505A for 5-slot chassis related
documentation.
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9502A for 2-slot chassis related
documentation.
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9045A for PCIe laptop adapter card related
documentation.
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9047A for PCIe desktop adapter card related
documentation.
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9536A for embedded AXIe controller related
documentation.
http://www.keysight.com/find/M8195A for AXIe based AWG module related
documentation.
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Keysight M8195A – Arbitrary Waveform Generator
This chapter explains the steps required to install M8195A software package.
The following are the pre-requisites for installing Keysight M8195A software:
The supported operating systems are:
Windows 8.1 (32 bit or 64 bit)
Windows 8 (32 bit or 64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit)
Ensure that you have Keysight IO Libraries Suite Version 16.3 or higher
installed on your system. The Keysight IO Libraries Suite can be found on
the CD that is part of shipment content or at
http://www.keysight.com/find/iosuite.
Even if a non-Keysight I/O library is already installed on your PC, it is still necessary
to install the Keysight I/O library. The Keysight I/O library will install as “secondary”
I/O library in this case. This use case is fully supported. There only needs to be some
additional considerations when doing SCPI remote programming. For more
information on SCPI remote programming, refer to M8195A User's Guide.
Getting Started Guide
2 M8195A Software
Installation
2.1 Pre-Requisites / 13
2.2 Installation Process / 14
2.3 Post Installation Steps / 22
2.4 How to use the Instrument / 23
2.1 Pre-Requisites
M8195A Software Installation
Follow the given steps to install Keysight M8195A software on your system.
1. Double-click the executable (M8195_Setup.exe). This executable file is
available either on CD or Web.
The installer will first check and list some pre-requisites. Click Install to install them.
It is possible that your PC requests a reboot during this step. Reboot your PC, if
requested.
2. The Keysight M8195A Setup will prepare the InstallShield Wizard for the
installation process. The following window will appear.
2.2 Installation Process
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3. Follow the onscreen instructions to begin the installation process.
Click Next.
4. We recommend you to read the document to check if your hardware
configuration is supported.
Click Next to proceed to the license agreements.
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M8195A Software Installation
5. Accept the terms of Keysight software end-user license agreement.
6. Click Next.
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7. Select Yes if you want to read the post-installation instructions when finished.
Click Next to select setup type.
8. Select a setup type either Complete or Custom.
Click Next.
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M8195A Software Installation
If you select Custom and click Next, you can specify which optional features will be
installed:
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M8195A Software Installation
9. Click Next to begin installation.
10. The Setup Wizard will now install M8195 beginning with USB driver
installation
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M8195A Software Installation
11. The Keysight M8195A will configure the new software installation.
12. The following screen will appear once the Keysight M8195A software is
successfully installed on your system.
Click Finish to restart your system. Do not connect the AXIe chassis to your
system using the PCIe or USB cable during this reboot.
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This completes the Keysight M8195A software installation.
M8195A Software Installation
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M8195A Software Installation
Follow the post installation steps as shown below:
If M8195A is already powered up and connected to PC using the PCIe, just reboot the
PC and start with step 5. No such reboot step is required in case of USB connection.
1. Shut down PC and instrument.
2. Connect the instrument to the PC using the PCIe or USB cable.
3. Switch on the instrument. Wait until the ‘Access’ LED of the M8195A has
switched from red to green.
4. Switch on the PC.
5. The PC should automatically recognize the instrument.
Check this in the device manager; e.g. via Start > Control Panel > Device Manager,
or right-click Computer > Manage > Device Manager:
In case of PCIe:
The instrument should be visible in the device tree as Agilent Technologies
Modular Devices > M8195A
In case of USB:
The instrument should be visible in the device tree as Agilent Modular
Platform (AMP/AXIe) > Agilent Technologies USB AMP/AXIe Chassis.
In case of PCIe, post installation steps must be followed strictly in the same order as
mentioned for successful connection of the PC with M8195A. However, in case of
USB no such restriction is applicable i.e. the PC can be powered before the M8195 is
turned ON.
Your PC might request a reboot. Reboot your PC, if requested.
6. Check if the M8195 is also visible in the Connection Expert. The connection
expert can be opened by clicking its icon in the system tray.
If something went wrong and the instrument is not showing in the PXI section,
it may be necessary to reboot the PC once more.
2.3 Post Installation Steps
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In order to use the instrument:
1. If you use a PCIe link to control the M8195A, the AXIe chassis must be
switched on before you start the PC. If you use an USB link to control the
M8195A, it’s not mandatory that the AXIe chassis is powered and has
booted prior to turn-on the PC.
2. Start the M8195A Soft Front Panel (Start > All Programs > Keysight
M8195 > Keysight M8195 Soft Front Panel). The user interface will display
the VISA resource strings for different kinds of connection.
3. Using the appropriate VISA resource string you can:
Start the Soft Front Panel (Start > All Programs > Keysight M8195 >
Keysight M8195 Soft Front Panel).
Control the instrument with your own application using the M8195 IVI
Drivers or add it as a LAN instrument in the Keysight Connection
Expert (TCPIP0::localhost::…) and control it using SCPI (with e.g. the
VISA Assistant or your own application).
You must start the M8195A Soft Front Panel in order to send SCPI commands to
the instrument.
The M8195 IVI Drivers start the M8195A Soft Front Panel automatically.
2.4 How to use the Instrument
M8195A Software Installation
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Keysight M8195A – Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Introduction
This chapter describes the usage of the AXIe chassis in combination with the M8195A.
The detailed documentation for the AXIe chassis can be found at:
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9514A for 13-slot chassis
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9505A for 5-slot chassis
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9502A for 2-slot chassis
The ESM Front Panel Connector is shown in the figure below:
Getting Started Guide
3 AXle Chassis
3.1 ESM Front Panel Connector / 25
3.1 ESM Front Panel Connector
AXle Chassis
1
PCle
Connects a host PC to the chassis via PCle.
2
USB
Connects a host PC to the chassis via USB 2.0. The USB 2.0 port is
only available for AXIe chassis with option -U20.
3
Multiframe Input
Synchronizes timing signals with multiple daisy-chained chassis.
4
Multiframe Output
5
Trigger In
External Trigger connections.
The Trigger In of the AXIe ESM cannot be used to trigger the M8195A.
The M8195A has its own Trigger In.
The Trigger Out of the AXIe ESM cannot be controlled by the M8195A.
6
Trigger Out
7
Clock In
External clock connections.
8
Clock Out
9
LAN
Connects the host PC to the chassis, via 10/100/1000 Ethernet.
In particular, the LAN connector is used for ESM configuration, but
NOT to communicate to the M8195A.
10
Status Light
Indicates the chassis status.
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Keysight M8195A – Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Introduction
This chapter explains how to install and maintain the M8195A. It covers the following
topics:
ESD Protection
Power & Ventilation Requirements
Thermal Protection
Battery
Operating Environment
Cleaning Recommendation
Caution
All the connectors are very sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). When you
connect a device or cable that is not fully discharged to these connectors, you risk
damage to the instrument and expensive instrument repairs.
Caution
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the circuits of the M8195A. Avoid applying
static discharges to the front-panel connectors. Before connecting any coaxial cable to
the connectors, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable
together. Avoid touching the front-panel connectors without first touching the frame
of the instrument. Be sure the instrument and all connected devices (DUT, etc.) are
properly earth-grounded (to a common ground) to prevent buildup of static charge
and electrical
over-stress.
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4 M8195A Maintenance
4.1 ESD Protection / 28
4.2 Power and Ventilation Requirements / 29
4.3 Thermal Protection / 29
4.4 Battery / 29
4.5 Cleaning Recommendation / 29
4.1 ESD Protection
M8195A Maintenance
For power and ventilation requirements, refer to:
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9514A for 13-slot chassis related
documentation.
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9505A for 5-slot chassis related
documentation.
http://www.keysight.com/find/M9502A for 2-slot chassis related
documentation.
Overheating
Detection
The instrument monitors its internal temperature. If the temperature exceeds
approximately 80°C the power supply is switched off. The instrument will not turn on
automatically if the temperature is decreasing again.
Fan Failure
If a fan is broken or prevented from operating by a blockage the temperature will
increase. When the temperature exceeds approximately 80°C the overheating
detection switches off the instrument for safety reasons. For reliability it is
recommended to send instruments with broken or defective fans immediately to
Keysight Service for repair.
The M8195A does not have a battery.
WARNING
To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from mains before cleaning.
Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean external case parts. Do
not attempt to clean internally.
4.2 Power and Ventilation Requirements
4.3 Thermal Protection
4.4 Battery
4.5 Cleaning Recommendation
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Keysight M8195A – Arbitrary Waveform Generator
The performance specification can be found in the Data Sheet of the M8195A at:
http://www.keysight.com/find/M8195A
Storage Temperature
−40 °C to +70 °C
Operating Temperature
0 °C to 40 °C
Humidity
95%R.H. (at 40 °C)
Altitude
Up to 2000 m
Installation
Category II
Pollution
Degree 2
Power consumption
60 W (nom), 65 GSa/s operation
Safety designed to
IEC 61010-1, UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1
EMC tested to
IEC61326-1
Warm-up time
30 min
Calibration interval
2 years recommended
Warranty
3 years standard
Cooling
Requirements
When operating the M8195A choose a location that provides at least 80 mm
of clearance at rear, and at least 30 mm of clearance at each side for the
AXIe chassis.
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5 Characteristics
5.1 Performance Specification / 31
5.2 Operating Environment / 31
5.3 General / 31
5.1 Performance Specification
5.2 Operating Environment
5.3 General
Keysight M8195A – Arbitrary Waveform Generator
This information is subject to change without notice.
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