Keysight M8920A Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started Guide

Keysight

M8920A PXIe

Radio Test Set

Notices

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Manual Part Number M8920-90001

Published By

Keysight Technologies

Edition

Edition 1, June 2018 USA

Regulatory Compliance

This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition. To review the Declaration of Conformity, go to

http://www.keysight.com/go/conformity.

Warranty

THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITIONS. FURTHER, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KEYSIGHT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KEYSIGHT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING, USE, OR

PERFORMANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT OR OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT SHALL CONTROL.

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES DOES NOT WARRANT THIRD-PARTY SYSTEMLEVEL (COMBINATION OF CHASSIS, CONTROLLERS, MODULES, ETC.) PERFORMANCE, SAFETY, OR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED.

Technology Licenses

The hardware and/or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.

U.S. Government Rights

The Software is “commercial computer software,” as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) 2.101. Pursuant to FAR 12.212 and 27.405-3 and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (“DFARS”) 227.7202, the U.S. government acquires commercial computer software under the same terms by which the software is customarily provided to the public. Accordingly, Keysight provides the Software to U.S. government customers under its standard commercial license, which is embodied in its End User License Agreement (EULA), a copy of which can be found at

http://www.keysight.com/find/sweula. The

license set forth in the EULA represents the exclusive authority by which the U.S. government may use, modify, distribute, or disclose the Software. The EULA and the license set forth therein, does not require or permit, among other things, that Keysight: (1) Furnish technical information related to commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation that is not customarily provided to the public; or (2) Relinquish to, or otherwise provide, the

government rights in excess of these rights customarily provided to the public to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation. No additional government requirements beyond those set forth in the EULA shall apply, except to the extent that those terms, rights, or licenses are explicitly required from all providers of commercial computer software pursuant to the FAR and the DFARS and are set forth specifically in writing elsewhere in the EULA. Keysight shall be under no obligation to update, revise or otherwise modify the Software. With respect to any technical data as defined by FAR

2.101, pursuant to FAR 12.211 and

27.404.2 and DFARS 227.7102, the U.S. government acquires no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 27.401 or DFAR 227.7103-5 (c), as applicable in any technical data.

Safety Notices

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.

A WARNING 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 personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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.

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.

The types of product users are:

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

Operators use the productfor 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.

Maintenance personnel perform routine procedures on the product to keep itoperating properly (for example, setting the line voltage or replacing consumable materials). Maintenance procedures are described in the user documentation. The procedures explicitly stateif the operator may perform them. Otherwise, they should be performed only by service personnel.

Servicepersonnel are trained to work on live circuits, perform safe installations, and repair products. Only properly trained servicepersonnel may perform installation and serviceprocedures.

Operator is responsible to maintain safe operating conditions. To ensure safe operating conditions, modules should not be operated beyond the full temperature range specified in the Environmental and physical specification. Exceeding safe operating conditions can result in shorter lifespans, improper module performance and user safety issues. When the modules are in use and

operation within the specified full temperature range is not maintained, module surface temperatures may exceed safe handling conditions which can cause discomfort or burns if touched. In the event of a module exceeding the full temperature range, always allow the module to cool before touching or removing modules from chassis.

Keysight 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 over-voltages. 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 impedancelimited 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 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.

When fuses are used in a product, replace with the same type and rating

for continued protection against fire hazard.

Chassis connections must only be used as shield connections for measuring circuits, NOT as safety earth ground connections.

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.

Instrumentation and accessories shall not be connected to humans.

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

To maintain protection from electric shock and fire, replacement components in mains circuits – including the power transformer, test leads, and input jacks – must be purchased from Keysight. Standard fuses with applicable national safety approvals may be used if the rating and type are the same. Other components that are not safety-related may be purchased from other suppliers as long as they are equivalent to the original component (note that selected parts should be purchased only through Keysight to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product). If you are unsure about the applicability of a replacement component, call an Keysight office for information.

No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers. For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuse with same type and rating.

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.

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).

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 Keysight office, or for more information see

http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/e nvironment/takeback.shtml.

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 builtup 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.

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.

Introduction 9

Follow the Startup Sequence 10

Introduction

Keysight's M8920A Radio Test Set supports many formats by combining PXIe hardware with application-specific software in a single flexible and scalable chassis. This provides broad multi-format coverage for next generation radio testing.

Using the Radio Test Measurement application, you can access and control multiple instruments on one screen while viewing a variety of critical measurements at the same time.

Features include:

Introduction

Cover all necessary analog AM and FM modulation test requirements. Test APCO P1/P2, TETRA1, DMR, dPMR. ARIB. and custom modulation

formats. Test commercial connectivity formats including WLAN, LTE, Bluetooth™, and so

on. All measurements can be performed with on click of a button.

The scope of this Getting Started Guide is to detail the processes of receiving and installing the hardware and software required to operate the Getting Started GuideKeysight M8920A PXIe Radio Test Set. This test set primarily consists of three modules and a software application:

Keysight M9421A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver module (VXT) Keysight M9470A PXIe 50 W RF Interface module (50 W RFInterface) Keysight M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer module (Audio Analyzer) N9093 Radio Test mode

Steps 1 - 7 cover the basics of setting up and configuring the M8920A Radio Test Set, which includes downloading and installing the N9093 Radio Test mode on to your PXIe embedded controller or external controller attached to the PXIe chassis.

If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact your local Keysight Technologies Inc. representative or contact us through our website at

www.keysight.com/find/contactus.

Follow the Startup Sequence

Closely follow the startup process flow in this document. Deviating from the sequence can cause unpredictable system behavior, damage your system, and may cause personal injury.

Step 1: Unpack and Inspect

Step 2: Verify Shipment

Step 3: Install Drivers and Software

Step 4: Install Modules

Step 5: Launch Modular TRX application.

Step 6: Verify Operation with the N9093 Radio Test mode Radio Test Measurement application.

Step 7: INSTALLATION COMPLETE. Proceed to program your product through the API.

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Introduction

Step 1 - Unpack and Inspect the Modules

The modules are shipped in materials which prevent damage from static. Modules should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken. Store all modules in anti-static envelopes when not in use.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Use a static-safe work station to perform all work on electronic assemblies. The figure (left) shows a static-safe work station using two types of ESD protection: conductive table-mat and wrist-strap combination, and conductive floor-mat and heelstrap combination. Both types, when used together, provide a significant level of ESD protection. Of the two, only the table-mat and wrist-strap combination provides adequate ESD protection when used alone. To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories must provide at least 1 MΩ of isolation from ground.

DO NOT use these techniques for a static-safe work station when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts.

Step 1 - Unpack and Inspect the Modules

Inspect for damage

After unpacking an instrument, inspect it for any shipping damage. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately, as such damage is not covered by the warranty (see warranty information at beginning of this document).

If necessary, refer to Returning an Instrument for Service (page 82) for more information.

To avoid damage when handling a module, do not touch exposed connector pins.

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Step 2 - Verify Shipment Contents and Model Options

The following topics can be found in this chapter:

Shipment Contents (page 15) Model Options (page 16)

Shipment Contents

The Keysight M8920A PXIe Radio Test Set is a multi-module instrument (MMI), housed in a PXIe chassis. This PXIe solution consists of the software, a Keysight M9421A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver module, a Keysight M9470A PXIe 50 W RF Interface module, and a Keysight M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer module.

Items included in your Shipment

Qty Keysight Part Number Description

1 M9421A Keysight M9421A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver module

1 M9470A Keysight M9470A PXIe 50 W RF Interface module

1 M9260A Keysight M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer module

1 M8920-10002 Software and Product Information CD, contains: N9093 Radio Test

mode, and all printed documentation in PDF format (also available at

http://www.keysight.com/find/m8920a)

1 M8920-90004 Keysight M8920A PXIe Radio Test Set Quick Start Poster

1 M9470-21615 Cable, rigid, SMB (Male) - SMB (Male)

1 M9470-21617 Cable, rigid, SMA (Male) - SMA (Male)

1 M9470-21618 Cable, rigid, SMA (Male) - SMA (Male)

1 5023-1450 Wrench, socket, extension, 5/16 inch, SMA

1 5002-3361 SMB/MMCX Cable Removal tool

1 5962-0476 Certificate of Calibration for the M9421A, M9470A, and M9260A

Step 2 - Verify Shipment Contents and Model Options

Model Options

Model - Option List for the M8920A Radio Test Set

M8920A Description

M8920A-504 Frequency range, 100 kHz to 3.8 GHz PXIe Radio Test Set

M8920A-506 Frequency range: 100 kHz to 6 GHz PXIe Radio Test Set

M8920A-B40 Analysis bandwidth, 40 MHz

M8920A-B85 Analysis bandwidth, 80 MHz

M8920A-B1X Analysis bandwidth, 160 MHz

M8920A-M02 Memory, 256 MSa

M8920A-M05 Memory, 512 MSa

M8920A-1EA High output power

Model - Option list for the Keysight X-Series Applications

X-Series Description

N9093EM0E Basic Analog Measurement application

N9093EM1E Basic Digital Measurement application

Y9054EMOE General-Purpose Digital application bundle

N9054C Digital Modular Analyzer application

N9063C Analog Modulation Analysis application

N9077C WLAN Measurement application

N9080C LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD application

N9081C Bluetooth Measurement application

N9082C LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD application

N7608C Signal Studio for Custom Modulation

N7606C Signal Studio for Bluetooth

N7609C Signal Studio for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

N7610C Signal Studio for Short Range Communications

N7617C Signal Studio for WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

N7624C Signal Studio for LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD

N7625C Signal Studio for LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD

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The following topics are found in this chapter:

System Requirements (page 18) Power Up the Controller (page 22) Software Installation Overview (page 23) Licensing Options (page 30) Licensing Measurement Application Software (page 35)

Step 3 -Install the Software

System Requirements

Remote Controller Requirements

Topic One - M8920A test set Two - M8920A test sets

Operating system

Processor speed

Available memory

Available disk space

Video Support for Direct X 11 graphics with 128 MB graphics memory

Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater

Windows 7 (64 bit), or later - English version or, Windows 10 (64 bit) or later - English version

Single core with hyper threading, 1.86 GHz Dual core with hyper threading,

1.86 GHz

32 GB recommended, 16 GB minimum

8 GB available hard disk space, includes:

1 GB available for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 7 GB available for the M8920A Radio Test Set installation software

package

recommended (Super VGA graphics is supported)

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Hardware Requirements

Topic Requirements

Chassis PXIe or PXI-H - 7 slots are required (in total) for the M8920A: M9421A (4

slots), M9470A (2 slots), and M9260A (1 slot).

Controllers A PXI or PXI Express embedded controller or remote controller (external PC

connected to the chassis by a PCI-to-PXI interface) is required.

Embedded controller

Remote controller

Keysight M9037A or an embedded controller that meets the following requirements:

16 GB RAM PXIe system controller (PXI-1 embedded controllers are not compatible) Utilize a 2x8, or 4x4 PXIe system slot link configuration. Run one of the operating systems listed in System Requirements (above).

Note: Keysight's M9021A Cable Interface module can only operate with the 1x8 switch fabric found on the M9018A and M9018B chassis. The M9021A cannot be used with the M9010A or the M9019A chassis – use the M9022A, M9023A, or M9024A System Interface modules with any Keysight PXIe chassis.

For the M9018A or M9018B use a Keysight M9021A, M9022A, M9023A, or M9024A cable interface x8.

For the M9010A or M9019A use only a M9022A, M9023A, or M9024A cable interace x8.

Use only a PC running one of the operating systems listed in System Requirements above with one the following PC interface options:

Keysight M9045B PCIe ExpressCard adaptor x1, with cable (for a laptop PC)

Keysight M9048A PCIe Desktop adaptor x8, with cable (for a desktop PC)

For non-Keysight chassis, requirements other than those listed above may be necessary.

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Chassis Requirements

Recommended best practices to ensure proper and safe module operating conditions:

Ensure proper chassis air flow is maintained. Select a chassis that provides thermal protection if fans become inoperable or

forced air cooling is obstructed. Use slot blockers (Keysight model Y1212A , 5 per kit) and EMC filler panels in

empty module slots to ensure proper operating temperatures. Keysight chassis and slot blockers optimize module temperature performance and reliability of test.

Set chassis fans to high or auto. Do not disable fans. Position chassis to allow plenty of space around chassis air intake and fan

exhaust. At environment temperatures above 45 °C, set chassis fan speed to high.

The instruments can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage.

M9018B and M9019A chassis air flow

The Keysight chassis shown above have multiple air intakes. They are located at the sides, front, and bottom of the chassis.

M9010A chassis air flow

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The Keysight M9010A has two fans on the rear panel. They pull air from the rear panel and push air through the chassis.

For more information, go to Keysight.com. Refer to the "Keysight PXIe Chassis Family User Guide" which is located under the "Document Library" tab for each chassis:

M9010A, M9018B, and M9019A.

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Power Up the Controller

If you are using an embedded controller, complete the following steps:

1. Install the embedded controller module into the compatible chassis. The

2. Connect peripherals (mouse, keyboard, monitor).

3. Power up the chassis.

If you are using a remote controller and have installed the interface cable, you must power up the chassis BEFORE you power up the PC. When you power down your chassis, Shut Down the PC BEFORE you power down the chassis.

Keysight M9037A PXIe embedded controller and Keysight M9010A chassis for benchtop or Keysight M9018B PXIe chassis for rack mount are recommended. Please refer to the embedded controller and chassis documentation for further details.

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Software Installation Overview

This installation includes:

Instrument software, which includes the N9093 Radio Test mode application, device drivers (IVI-C, IVI-COM, and LabVIEW G) and the Help files for the Keysight M8920A PXIe Radio Test Set. This software is included with your shipment and is also available at:

www.keysight.com/find/M8920A.

For a list of all X-Series applications refer to Model Options (page 16).

The latest version of the I/Olibraries is included in the M8920A instrument software installation. There is no need to install it separately.

Software Installation Procedure

If a version of the software is already installed, you will need to uninstall first. Refer to Uninstalling the Software (page 30).

1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the VXT Installer_Self-Extractor _x64.exe file.

2. Right click and select Run as Administrator to begin the installation.

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3. Select Yes to continue with the installation. The installation file will be extracted as shown below.

The installer performs a requirements check after extracting. There must be at least 8 GB free space on the C: drive to install the software. If not, the installation will fail. Exit the installation and clean up the C: drive and try again.

4. After passing the requirements check, the XSA updater splash screen appears. (This may take a few minutes.)

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If a modular TRX application has been installed on the controller, the installer will uninstall the earlier version first.

5. The VXT InstallShield Wizard appears.

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6. Select Next. The License Agreement dialog is displayed. Read the license

The installation includes possible field-programmable gate array (FPGA reprogramming). If the AC power is interrupted during the installation process, it could render the instrument inoperable. Make sure the chassis is plugged into a reliable power source prior to performing the installation.

agreement carefully. Select Agree and then select Next to continue.

7. Select Complete as the setup type.

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8. Select Yes, install M9470x and M9260 driver, then select Next. This may take a few minutes.

9. Select Yes, create shortcuts on desktop, then select Next.

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Once the installation is compete. These two shortcut icons will be installed on the Desktop once software installation is finished. Continue with step 10 below.

LaunchModular TRX is used to launch modular applications on the VXT module. Refer to Application Launcher (page 54).

Configure Applications is used to configure certain behaviors of the applications (Modes) at Modular TRX startup . Refer to Configure

Application Tool (page 52).

10. The InstallShield Wizard is ready to begin the installation. Select Install to continue.

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The progress on the installation is displayed.

During the installation process, some prompt boxes will pop up. If any FPGA versions installed on the installed module are different then what is required by the current modular TRX, the FPGA on that module will be updated. If this is the case, power off the chassis and then power on to for these updates to take effect.

The installation takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

11. Once the installation is complete, restart the controller before using the application.

If the installation fails, a dialog box will display the possible root causes. Follow the instructions to fix the issue and

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complete the installation process.

Uninstalling the Software

1. From the Windows Start menu, go to Control Panel, Programs and Features, Uninstall Programs.

2. Scroll down the list of programs and select Keysight X-Series Modular Vector Signal Transceiver.

3. Select Uninstall to begin the process. User Saved files or the FPGA will not be uninstalled.

Licensing Options

The 8920A has four licensing types that have one of two terms attached. The terms are P (Perpetual) and L (1 year). These licensing types and terms are available on all existing measurement applications except the Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Application, which requires a fixed perpetual license (shipped Standard). Fixed Perpetual licenses are also required to enable hardware options.

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Fixed Licenses

Fixed licenses are the traditional license type with the same duration that have been available for all features since the introduction of the X-Series analyzers. Fixed licenses are identified by the “F” in the second character and a “P” or an "L"in the third character of the option designator:

Example: N9093EM0E-1FP or N9093EM0E-1FL A license key is instrument model and serial number dependent. You can only install

the license key on the specific instrument for which it was created.

Transportable Licenses

Transportable licenses are a type of license offering deployment duration that is not fixed to a specific instrument model and serial number. Transportable licenses are identified in the product structure by a “T” in the second character and a “P” or an "L" in the third character of the option designator:

Example: N9093EM0E-1TP or N9093EMOE-TL1 Transportable licenses require a connection to the Keysight server only for managing

the transfer of the license to and from the instrument. The connection to the Keysight server may be via the instrument itself or an external PC. The Keysight licensing server also provides for storage of unused licenses that have been transported off instruments but are awaiting assignment to new instruments. The server will limit the number of transports per 30 day period per application license to 10.

Transportable licenses require redemption and installation of the license before the first use. This allows you to determine on which instrument to initially install the application license.

We recommend that instruments be at the same instrument software release to ensure the latest code is available on each instrument so that the user experience is identical between instruments. This is particularly important when transporting the license for a newly-released application, which may only be available in the latest software release.

Network Licenses

Network licenses are available over the customer’s network from a server the customer configures. Network licenses are identified in the product structure by an "N"in the second character and either a "P" or an "L" in the third character, indicating a term of either Perpetual or 1 year (12 months), respectively.

Example: N9093EM0E-1NP The server has a count for each license and will only allow instruments to “check-out”

a license up to that count. Once the count is reached for a specific license, further check-outs fail until one of the licenses is checked back in to the server. Therefore, it

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is possible for an instrument to have different features available to it based on what licenses are available on the server when it tries to get the licenses.

Setting up network licenses is done via the Keysight Floating License Manager. Refer to the Installation Guide that can be downloaded from this web page.

Application licenses

Application licenses (like N9093EM0E-1NP) are automatically checked out when entering the mode that uses them, and they are automatically checked-in when leaving that mode. Because the server may have already checked out the last license for the application to another instrument, there is a possibility that a mode switch will fail because a required license could not be checked out from the server. If the server has a limited number of licenses compared to the number of users desiring to use that license, this may mean that switching from mode A to mode B then back to mode A may fail when returning to mode A because another instrument checked out the last available license while the user was in mode B. Also, for modes with multiple licenses for different features (like Multi-Standard Radio), the features available may also change when switching out of the mode and back into it.

USB Portable Licenses

The USB Portable license is implemented with a physical dongle that is a USB device like a USB thumb drive. It has a Host ID fixed in the dongle hardware. It does not contain any writable data and so is acceptable to high security A/D customers. Transporting licenses from one instrument to another just requires moving the dongle and license files to the desired instrument. The license files can be installed on many instruments, but they will only be valid on the one instrument that has the dongle.

USB Portable licenses are identified in the product structure by an "U" in the second character and either a "P" or an "L" in the third character, indicating a term of either Perpetual or 1 year (12 months), respectively.

Example: N9093EM0E-1UP With USB portable licenses, the pre-installed Keysight Floating License Manager is

used to add licenses to the instrument’s server. USB Portable licenses with a limited count are checked out and in like Network

licenses. Because the licenses are local, there will be no network latency involved in the check-out/check-in, but there can still be a slight performance degradation compared to Fixed and Transportable licenses.

USB Portable licenses that are "uncounted", will perform comparably to the Fixed and Transportable licenses.

Plugging/un-plugging the dongle is equivalent to transporting a license to/from the instrument, however, the software must be restarted whenever the dongle is plugged in.

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Configuring Network and USB Licenses

The Keysight Floating License Manager must be used to configure the Network or USB Portable licenses before the licenses can be used. An instrument can be configured for Network or USB Portable licenses or both. To set up USB Portable licenses, in the Keysight Floating License Manager select “Start a floating license server with a license file” and add files containing the USB Portable licenses desired. To set up Network licenses, in the Keysight Floating License Manager select “Connect to a floating license server” and enter the network server’s name preceded by the “@” character (example: “@myserver”). To set up both Network and USB Portable license, first configure the USB Portable license, then configure the Network licenses, but append “;@localhost” to the server name (example: “@myserver;@localhost”). Whenever the configuration is changed, the X-Series software must be restarted.

Licensing New Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase

Additional measurement application software can be ordered after your initial purchase of the signal analyzer. Software upgrades are provided in a kit that includes an option based Entitlement Certificate and a license agreement. The licenses are downloaded from the license Web site onto a USB storage device so they can be loaded into the instrument.

For all software upgrades, we recommend that the latest version of the instrument software be installed. This ensures that the measurement application being licensed and activated is installed and is the most current version.

The latest revision of the software may be downloaded from:

http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software

A license key is usually for one Host ID only. The Host ID for Fixed and Transportable is "PCSERNO", for Network it is the server's MAC address, and for USB Portable it is the USB Dongle's number (printed on the dongle).

No calibration is required after a measurement application installation.

Fixed license installation over USB

1. Follow the instructions on the Certificate to redeem the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate.

2. After redeeming your Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate, you will receive an e-mail with an attached License file.

3. Save the .lic file to the root directory of the USB storage device.

4. Connect the USB storage device to one of the controller USB ports.

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5. To verify installation:

Windows will detect the new hardware and may display the configuration menu.

The M8920A will automatically load the license file. (This may take a few minutes.) Upon completion, the Keysight License Manager will display a "Successful License Installation" message.

Alternatively the license file can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placingthe license file in the following folder on the controller. C:\Program Files\licensing.

a. Cycle power on the system.

The application will not be available for use until after the power has been cycled.

b. Press System, Show System.

This displays the list of installed applications.

c. Verify that the new application appears in the list.

If you require further assistance, contact the Keysight support team. Online assistance:

http://www.keysight.com/find/assist.

If you do not have access to the Internet, contact your local Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office, or if in the United States, call 1-800-829-4444.

For other license types:

Transportable licenses use the Keysight License Manager to perform a transport.

Network licenses are loaded on the server and set up with the Keysight Floating License Manager.

USB Portable licenses are loaded onto the instrument and configured with the drive to prevent losing them in the case of a System Recovery.

Trial Licenses

Trial licenses allow you to try applications prior to purchasing. These licenses are limited to a 30-day period, and are restricted to one trial for an individual application per instrument. The restriction is enforced through the license redemption process of the Keysight Software Licensing (ASL) system.

Trial licenses are only available for measurement applications and not available for enabling hardware capability.

Trial licenses are not installed in the factory and no entitlement certificate are created for distribution with new instrument shipments. Trial licenses are not available to order, but are available from the Keysight Web site after completing a brief registration.

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http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_trial

Trial licenses are identified by the license designator "TRL". Example: N9080A-TRL If a product has multiple tiers (that is, levels of functionality), the TRL license enables

all tiers for the duration of the license. If you have a based tier and want a trial license for a higher tier, you can install the TRL license. When the duration expires the entitlement is reverted back to the base tier.

Licensing Measurement Application Software

Additional measurement applications can be ordered after your initial purchase of the M8920A. Software upgrades are provided in a kit that includes an option-based entitlement certificate and a license agreement. Licenses are downloaded from:

http://www.keysight.com/find/vxt

For optimal performance, Keysight recommends installing the latest version of the instrument software. There are two methods below for installing a license.

Use a USB storage device to install the license Use License Manager to install the license

Calibration is not required after a measurement application is installed.

Use a USB Storage Device to Install the License

After redeeming the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate, you will receive an email with attached license file.

1. Follow the instructions on the certificate.

2. Save the .lic file to the root directory on a USB storage device.

Connect the USB storage device to the controller. The M8920A automatically loads the license file. This may take a few minutes. Upon

completion, Keysight License Manager displays "Successful License Installation". Alternatively, the license can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placing the

license file in the following folder on the controller. C:\Program Files\Keysight\Licensing

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Install License by Using License Manager

If you are not able to use a USB storage device, License Manager can be used to install the license through the network.

1. Follow the process above to redeem the license.

2. Place the license file on a network-connected driver (or somewhere the con-

3. Go to the Windows Start menu, All Programs, Keysight License Manager,

License manager is installed when the N9093 software is installed.

troller can access it).

Keysight License Manager.

Keysight License Manager provides a visual representation of the installed licenses on the controller

4. Select Add New License.

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5. Enter your myKeysight account login and password, then select Login.

6. In the Install License dialog, browse to the license file location, select the license file or files and select Open.

The install process takes about a minute to complete.

7. To complete the hardware licensing, go to TCP/IP Address Configuration (page

59).

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Step 4 - Install the Modules

The following topics can be found in this chapter:

M8920A Modules (page 40) Module Installation Process Overview (page 40) M8920A Instrument Connections (page 43) M8920A Block Diagram (page 45) Module Front Panel Features (page 45)

Step 4 -Install the Modules

M8920A Modules

The M8920A includes three modules that must be installed:

Part Number Module Name

M9421A Keysight M9421A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver

module

M9470A Keysight M9470A PXIe 50 W RF Interface module 2

M9260A Keysight M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer module 1

PXIe hardware does not support "hot-swap" (changing modules while power is applied to the chassis) capabilities. Before installing or removing a module to or from the chassis, power off the chassis to prevent damage to the module.

These modules can be used in a chassis with PXIe or PXIe-H chassis slots.

Chassis Slots Required

Module Installation Process Overview

The module can be installed in any PXIe or hybrid PXIe slot marked with a peripheral slot compatibility image (solid black circle for PXIe, or solid black circle with the letter -H- for hybrid).

1. Make sure that the line cord is plugged in to establish earth ground and the chassis power switch is Off.

2. If the chassis has multiple fan speed settings, ensure that the fan switch is set to AUTO and the inhibit switch is set to DEF.

3. Position the chassis to provide ample space between the chassis fan intake and exhaust vents. Blockage by walls or obstructions affects the air flow needed for cooling. (Refer to the chassis documentation for more information about cooling).

4. If using a remote PC controller, install the system interface card into the PC and connect the chassis to the host PC.

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5. Before inserting the module into the chassis, back the mounting screws out to ensure that there is no interference between the screws and the mounting rails.

6. See M8920A Instrument Connections (page 43) for positioning the M8920A modules.

7. Holding the module by the injector/ejector handle, slide it into an available PXIe (or hybrid) slot, as shown in the following figure.

a. Install the module into the slot of the chassis by placing the module card

edges into the front module guides (top and bottom).

b. Slide the module to the rear of the chassis and ensure that the

injector/ejector handle is pushed down in the unlatched (downward) position.

c. Slide the module completely into the chassis. When you begin to feel

resistance, pull up on the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the module into the chassis.

8. Secure all modules to the chassis using the module mounting screws. Use a #1 Pozidriv or a slotted screwdriver and torque to 5 in-lb (0.57 Nm). Performance may suffer if the screws are not tightened properly.

9. Verify that the PXIe chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other contaminants that may restrict airflow.

10. Install filler panels and slot blockers after installing the modules. Missing filler panels or slot blockers may disrupt air circulation in the chassis. The left-most slot does not accept a slot blocker.

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11. If you are using a PCIe cable interface, such as the Keysight M9021A, connect

12. Use the M8920A Instrument Connections (page 43) to attach the cables to the

13. Power up the PXIe chassis.

14. If you are using a remote PC, reboot the PC host.

15. Proceed to Step 6 - Verifying Operation of the M8920A (page 67).

the cable interface in the chassis to the PC host per the instructions that came with the cable interface.

instrument. The torque specification for SMA connectors is 8 in-lb (0.904 Nm).

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M8920A Instrument Connections

This section contains a cabling diagram for the Keysight M8920A PXIe Radio Test Set and a cable and module association table. Refer to Cable and Connector Care (page

87) for proper connector care. For front panel feature descriptions, see the following: M9421A VXT Front Panel Connectors (page 46) M9470A Front Panel Connectors (page 48) M9260A Front Panel Connectors (page 49)

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If using the M9018B or M9019A 18-slot chassis, the recommended Keysight M8920A PXIe Radio Test Set is configured as follows:

Part Number Module Name SlotsRequired

M9037A

Embedded controller 1 1

Recommended Slot

Location

M9421A VXT PXIe vector transceiver 4 12,13,14,15

M9470A 50 W PXIe RF interface 2 16,17

M9260A Audio analyzer 1 None

Torque specification for all SMA connectors is 8 in -lb (0.904 Nm).

M8920A Cable and Module Table

Part Number Connection Cable Description

M9470-21615 M9470A 100 MHz Out (Reference)

to VXT 100MHz In

M9470-21617 VXTRF Out to

M9470A RF In

M9470-21618 M9470A RFOut to VXT RFIn Cable, rigid, SMA (Male) - SMA

Cable, rigid, SMB (Male) - SMB (Male)

Cable, rigid, SMA (Male) - SMA (Male)

(Male)

This Keysight controller is recommended because it has the required 16 GB of

memory.

The embedded controller can only be located in the dedicated controller slot,

marked with a triangle.

It is recommended the VXT to be located in the right-most slot group of the M9018B/M9019A chassis to minimize the impact of high temperature levels from the 50 W RF interface module.

The 50 W RF interface module should be located on the right side of the VXT module to minimize the impact of high temperature levels on the VXT module. Also, the cables were designed to work best in this configuration.

Since the Audio analyzer has no physical connection to either of the other two modules, it can be located in any slot, preferably distant from the 50 W RF interface module.

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Multiple Test Sets in a Single Chassis

Only two Keysight M8920A PXIe radio test sets can be installed in a single M9018B or M9019A 18-slot PXIe chassis, sharing a single embedded controller.

The recommended multiple configuration for the M8920A Radio Test Set is as follows:

M8920A Radio Test Set #1 M8920A Radio Test Set #2

M9421A in slot 3,4,5,6 M9470A in slot 7,8 M9260A in slot 2 Embedded controller in slot 1

M8920A Block Diagram

M9421A in slot 12,13,14,15 M9470A in slot 16,17 M9260A in slot 11 Embedded controller (use same controller in slot 1)

Module Front Panel Features

M9421A VXT Front Panel Connectors (page 46) M9470A Front Panel Connectors (page 48) M9260A Front Panel Connectors (page 49)

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M9421A VXT Front Panel Connectors

The instruments can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage.

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Item Description Remarks

# Port Name

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1 Status LED LED indicator of the

module status

Green: Modular TRX is running normally. Red: Modular TRX has been invoked with error,

error message has been logged into the event viewer.

Blink: FPGA is updating on the module. Off: The module is not in above situations.

2 RF Output RF output port Output Level: –130 dBm to 0 dBm

Connects to the RF input port of the M9470A 50 W Interface module via a rigid cable. Refer to M8920A Block Diagram (page 45).

3 Trigger 2 Source trigger port Trigger source output, 3.3 V into 50 Ω

This trigger is available for the M8920A.

4 Trigger 1 Source trigger port External trigger input:

Sine or square wave –2 V to +5 V max into 50 Ω, +16 dBm max at 0 VDC into 50 Ω This trigger is available for the M8920A.

5 RFIOHD Half duplex port for

This port is not available to the M8920A. RFinput or RFoutput

6 RFInput RF input port Received input:

Maximum input power: 27 dBm

Connects to the RFoutput of the M9470A 50 W

Interface module via a rigid cable.

Refer to M8920A Block Diagram (page 45).

7 Trigger 4 Received trigger

port

Trigger received output,

3.3 V into 50 Ω

This trigger is available for the M8920A.

8 Trigger 3 Receiver trigger

port

External trigger output:

Sine or square wave –2 V to +5 V max into 50 Ω,

+16 dBm max at 0 VDC into 50 Ω

This trigger is available for the M8920A.

9 100 MHz In 100 MHz reference

input

This SMB male connectorW receives the 100 MHz

reference signal from the M9470A 50 W Interface

module via a rigid cable. Refer to M8920A Block

Diagram (page 45).

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M9470A Front Panel Connectors

For parameter limits and specifications on the M9470A connectors, see M8920A

Block Diagram (page 45).

Image Connector Description

Ant This SMA, female 50 Ω nominal

connector is the RFreceiver input: 100 kHz to 6 GHz. The input range is: –8 dBm to +30 dBm.

Gen This SMA, female 50 Ω nominal

connector transmits an RF output signal from 100 kHz to 6 GHz The range is: –130 dBm to +3 dBm.

For Option 1EA only:

100 kHz to 6 GHz. The range is –130 to +15 dBm.

T/R This SMA, female 50 Ω nominal

connector is the RFtransmitter output and receiver input duplexer port: 100 kHz to 6 GHz. The input range is: –130 to +3 dBm.

10 MHz In This SMB, female 50 Ω nominal

connector is the external 10 MHz reference input port.

10 MHz Out This SMB, female 50 Ω nominal

connector is the internal 10 MHz reference output port.

100 MHz Out This SMB male connector outputs

the 100 MHz reference signal to the M9421A VXT module via a rigid cable. Refer to M8920A Instrument

Connections (page 43).

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M9260A Front Panel Connectors

Refer to the Audio Analyzer Data Sheet for the latest updates and more detailed information.

https://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5992-1918EN.pdf

Image Connector Description

Trig In/Out This SMB, male connector is the audio measurement

trigger input and output common port. Analog Trigger level: ± Full scale

Polarity: Rising or falling edge Resolution: 24 bits

Digital Trigger level: 3.3 V TTL

Polarity: Rising or falling edge Minimum pulsewidth: 10 µs

CH1/CH2 In These BNC 50 Ω, 600 Ω, 1M Ω (nom) connectors are the

audio channel 1 and audio channel 2 input ports. ADC Resolution: 24 bits Measurement bandwidth: > 90 kHz @192 kSamples/sec (up

to 0.47 SR) Sample rate:1.024 kS/s to 204.8 dS/s (363.8 µHz resolution Acquisition buffer: Max 1,048,576 samples/acquisition Max input amplitude: 46 Vp Input range: 0.316 Vp, 1 Vp, 3.16 Vp, 10 Vp, 31.6 Vp, 46 Vp

in 10 dB steps

CH1/CH2 Out These BNC 50 Ω, 600 Ω (nom) connectors are the audio

channel 1 and audio channel 2 output ports. DAC Resolution: 24 bits

Sample rate: 1.024 kS/s to 204.8 dS/s (363.8 µHz resolution Arbitrary waveform buffer: Max 1,048,576 samples/download Max output amplitude: 10 Vp

Max output current: 50 mA (nom) Output ranges: 0.1 Vp, 0.316 Vp, 1 Vp, 3.16 Vp, 10 Vp in 10 dB steps

5 mVrms (with 0.1 mVrms resolution) to test mic input on DUT

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Front and Rear Panel Symbols

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

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

The RCM mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Spectrum Management Agency.

ISM 1-A (GRP.1 CLASS A)

ICES / NMB 001 “This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.”

This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product (CISPR 11, Clause 5).

“Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB du Canada.”

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA International.

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).

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 compliance with the China RoHS regulations for paper/fiberboard packaging.

South Korean Certification (KC) mark; includes the marking’s identifier code which follows this format:

MSIP-REM-YYY-ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

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Step 5 - Launch Modular TRX Application

This chapter provides the information on how to launch a Modular TRX application.

Configure Application Tool (page 52)

Application Launcher (page 54) Launch Features (page 57)

Step 5 - Launch Modular TRX Application

Configure Application Tool

The program ConfigureApplications.exe on the desktop allows you to configure certain behaviors of the applications (Modes). When this program runs, it affects the behavior at the Modular TRX application startup. If you run it while the Modular TRX application is running, it will take effect the next time the Modular SA application starts up.

Double-click on this icon Configure Applications.exe. If there are multiple products installed, the Configure Applications window will pop up. Select M8920A, Configure.

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Follow the instructions in this dialog to configure your applications.

For multiple instances of the Modular TRX application on the same controller, the same Configure Applications Utility and the same configuration is shared between all instances. The required memory shown on the panel is for one TRX Application instance. For information on Launching the TRX application automatically, refer to

Launch Modular TRX Application Automatically (page 64).

The IQ Analyzer Measurement application is standard with the M8920A and does not require a license. Any additional applications require a license to execute the application.

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Step 5 - Launch Modular TRX Application

Application Launcher

The TRX Launcher is a tool for invoking the Modular TRX applications for one or multiple modules. It is also used to update the FPGA and install module hardware licenses.

Before launching any application, install the VXT module into the chassis. Refer to

Step 4 - Install the Modules (page 39).

Start Launcher

Click to start Launcher from the Desktop. Alternately, you can start the application from the Windows Start menu, All Programs, Keysight Modular Transceiver, LaunchModular TRX.

Hardware License Installation

Launcher checks if there are any hardware licenses available for the installed modules. If a hardware license is installed in License Manager but not upgraded to the module hardware, Launcher checks the hardware license and updates the license to the module.

Once the license has been updated, it is removed by License Manager. A status bar shows the number of licenses install to the module according to the slot position in the chassis.

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FPGA Updating

Launcher checks the FPGA versions on the installed modules. The following message is displayed when Launcher finds a new module.

The M9470A FPGA automatically updates to the latest version when the VXT software is upgraded. However, you should run FPGA update every time you Launch the TRX application. In the Launch Modular TRX application window, select Show Advanced Settings, then select Run FPGA. Refer to Launch Features (page

57).

If the FPGA version is different then what is required by the by current Modular TRX, the FPGA on this module will be updated automatically. The following message is displayed and the green Status LED blinks.

A popup shows the status of the upgrade.

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Once the update has completed, turn off the chassis power and turn it back on to enable the update.

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Launch Features

The Launch Modular TRX window shows all modules that reside in the chassis.

Selected - Specifies which modules are used in for the desired configuration. Chassis Number - When more than one chassis is used, this indicates the

chassis location of each module.

If only one chassis is used, then this column will not be visible.

If a module has not been installed, then N/A is displayed. Slot Number - indicates the slot location of the module. Model - displays the model name of the module. Visa Address - displays the address of each module. Status - indicates the current status of each module as follows:

Idle - the application is not running. You may use it to launch a Modular

TRX application.

Running - A modular TRX application is running. You cannot launch

another Modular TRX application with this module.

Update FPGA - the FPGA is being updated on the module, or it needs to

be updated.

Uninstalled - the module is not installed in the chassis. It is loaded from

the saved configuration file, but the module has been unplugged.

Associated Modules - Shows the modules associated with the system

model.

Combined Model Number - Used as the Unique Identifier (UID), which is a

calculated number based on the serial numbers of the three modules. GUI Type

Multi-Touch - gives you the choice to use keyboard, mouse or touch

screen to navigate the GUI.

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Run Selected - Runs the Modular TRX on the VXT module. The Launch Type must be either Manual or Auto and the status must be Idle. The configurations are automatically saved in the configure file.

Delete - Removes an uninstalled module from the module list. Refresh - Updates the module list by searching for all existing Radio Test set

modules. Show/Hide Advanced Settings - Accesses additional settings to configure the

Radio Test Solution.

Use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select multiple items, or use the mouse or arrow keys to change the selected module.

Serial Number - Displays the serial number of the module. Launch Type - Configures the start -up configuration of the TRX application.

Auto - Automatically launches the TRX application.

Manual - Launches the TRX application when Run Selected is chosen.

Disabled - The TRX application will not run when Run Selected is

executed.

Telnet Port, Socket Port, Physics Port and HiSLIP Dev - Refer to TCP/IP

Address Configuration (page 59) and the Online Help.

Update FPGA (button) - Updates the VXT and the M4970A FPGA, if the version of the FPGA is different than what is required by the Modular TRX.

A best practice is to do this every time you Launch the TRX application.

If a TRX application is running on the controller, this feature will be disabled. Close all TRX instances before updating the FPGA.

Module Licenses - Displays all hardware licenses installed on the Radio Test Set.

The left pane shows a list of installed modules. Select a module to show the hardware licenses in the right pane.

App Host ID - Used to redeem software licenses on the controller.

Model Host ID - Used to redeem hardware licenses on the controller.

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This information is required when redeeming your licenses at Keysight.com. Use Copy to paste the host information into the license redemption page.

If there are any new hardware licenses available, they are shown in the New HW Licenses column.

Install All New HW License (button) - Installs new licenses onto the modules.

TCP/IP Address Configuration

VXT supports the TCP/IP connection standards for LAN and HiSLIP (High-Speed LAN Instrument Protocol) instruments.

In general, modern driver technology obscures the details of the hardware connection from the programmer. Therefore, your instrument's actual hardware connection is unlikely to have any significant effect on the optimal choice of programming tools, language or Application Development Engineer (ADE).

There are two different connection configurations to control a VXT module in a chassis.

Local Control - Can be done with either a controller installed in the chassis, such as a M9037A or, by using an external controller. Both of the two methods use the PCIe-PCIe bridge for data communication.

Remote Control - The controller is installed in the chassis and an external PC controls the VXT via a LAN connection as a remote controller.

Address Setting in Local Control

To setup the TCP/IP address in local control:

1. In the controller, run LaunchModularTRX.exe.

2. Select Show Advanced Settings. For the VXT, the HiSLIP Dev value shown is 4. This value will be used to set the remote name in Keysight Connection Expert.

Note that you can change the requested HiSLIP port here. If there is a conflict, a new one will automatically be assigned.

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3. Select the corresponding checkbox and then select Run Selected to start the application.

4. From the Windows Start menu, run Keysight Connection Expert.

a. Select the Manual Configuration tab. b. Set the Hostname or IP Address as localhost.

c. Set Protocol to HiSLIP and set Remote Name to hislip4.

d. Select Allow *IDN Query and then select Test This VISA Address to verify

the connection.

e. Once the connection has been verified, click Accept.

5. Select the Instruments tab.

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The VXT and its TCP/IP address is TCPIPO::localhost::hislip4::INSTR. This address is used by the controller's Automatic Test System to communicate with the VXT using the PCIe-PCIe bridge.

Address Setting in Remote Control

Find the controller's address by selecting then select Show System Settings.

Step 5 - Launch Modular TRX Application

2. From the Windows Start menu, run Keysight Connection Expert.

a. Set the Hostname or IP Address as localhost. b. Set the Hostname or IP Address as localhost.

c. Set Protocol to HiSlip and set Remote Name to hislip4.

d. Select Allow *IDN Query and then select Test This VISA address to verify

connection.

e. Once the connection has been verified, click Accept.

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3. Select the Instruments tab. The VXT and its TCP/IP address is TCPIPO::141.121.213.157::hislip4::INSTR.

This address is used by the Controller's Automatic Test System to communicate with the VXT using the PCIe-PCIe bridge. M8920A Instrument Connections.

Hardware License Installation

Prior to shipment from the factory, the hardware license is installed in the module. Use the following procedure to upgrade your hardware license to the latest version.

1. Use Keysight License Manager to install the license file on the controller. Refer to Install License by Using License Manager (page 36).

2. Open the Launch Modular TRX window and select Module License. The Module License Window opens displaying the hardware licenses you

installed in step 1.

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3. Select Install all New HW Licenses. If there are multiple license on multiple modules, all licenses will be installed at

the same time.

4. After the hardware license has been installed successfully, the New Hardware licenses column will be empty and the Install All New HW Licenses button will be disabled (grayed out).

5. Verify the module was installed properly by selecting it in the left column and then verifying the module information in the right column.

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Step 5 - Launch Modular TRX Application

Launch Modular TRX Application Automatically

Follow the steps below to set preferences for automatic launch of the Modular TRX application:

1. Right click on the desktop Launch ModularTRX icon and select Properties.

2. Select the Shortcut tab and append the Target string with either /Auto or the PXI VISA address of the module.

"C:\Program Files\Keysight\XSeries\MTRX\Infrastructure\LaunchModularSA.exe"\AUTO"

Or,

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"C:\Program Files\Keysight\XSeries\MTRX\Infrastructure\LaunchModularSA.exe"PXI13::0::0::INSTR"

When Auto is selected, All Modular TRX applications are launched on all installed modules.

When VISA address is selected, the Modular TRX application is launched for the specified address.

The PXI VISA address is shown in the Launch Modular SA window and in Keysight Connection Expert.

3. Select Apply and then OK to save the changes. Every time you start Launcher, the application starts automatically, bypassing

the Launch Modular TRX settings window.

You can drag the LaunchModularTRX.exe into the Startup folder, then the application will automatically launch with the start up of the controller.

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Auto Align (page 68) Verify Audio Generation Analysis (page 70) Verify RF Output (page 72)

Step 6 - Verifying Operation of the M8920A

Auto Align

Before verifying operation, you will need to perform an auto alignment. This should be done,

at least once a week any time a module is switched out of the chassis any time a connection change has been made whenever the ambient temperature has change ±5°C

1. Start the Modular TRX application by selecting the desktop icon.

2. Select the hardware configuration for the Radio Test Solutionthen select Run Selected.

(Located in the upper right corner of the display.)

3. At the top of the display, select the Screen tab to open the Mode/Measurement/View Selector dialog.

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4. Select Radio Test Mode, Radio Test Measurement, and Analog Duplex View, then select Okay.

Select the (Settings icon) to bring up the System Settings menu.

6. From System Settings, select Alignments, Align Now, Align All Now.

The alignment will take approximately 25 minutes to complete.

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Verify Audio Generation Analysis

1. On the M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer module, connect a cable between Ch1 Gen to Ch1 Analyzer.

2. Select the Audio Metrics window to give it the focus. (It will be outlined in blue.)

3. In the Measurement panel, select Input/Output, Input, Audio In Impedance, 1 MΩ.

4. In the Audio Generator window, select Audio Output to On and Audio Level to

1.0 V.

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5. In the Audio Metrics window, verify that Peak+ is 1.000 V.

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Verify RF Output

1. Select the RF Spectrum window to give it the focus.

2. In the Measurement panel, select Frequency. Set Center Frequency to 1 GHz, and Span to 1 MHz.

3. In the Measurement panel, select Amplitude and set the Ref Value to 0 dBm.

4. Open/View both the RF Generator and the RF Spectrum windows.

5. In the RF Generator window, select RF OUT.

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6. While monitoring the RF Spectrum, vary the RF power level and watch for a corresponding change in signal amplitude.

7. In the Measurement panel, select Peak Search. Make sure the peak power in both the RF Spectrum and RF Generator window> RF Power display agree.

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Proceed to program your product by means of the application programming interface (API) for the supplied drivers.

The following topics can be found in this chapter:

IVI Drivers (page 76) LabVIEW Drivers (page 76)

Step 7 - Installationis Complete

API Overview

IVI Drivers

Keysight's IVI drivers simplify the creation and maintenance of instrument control applications in a variety of development environments; they allow programmatic control of instrumentation while providing a greater degree of instrument interchangeability and code reuse. IVI drivers currently come in two basic types: IVICOM and IVI-C. Although the functionality offered by both types of drivers is often very similar, the fundamental differences in interface technology results in a very different end-user experience. The IVI drivers support compiling application programs for 32- or 64-bit platforms.

IVI and LabVIEW drivers are not part of the M8920A, and are installed seperately.

Supported ADEs (application development environments) Arguably the most important consideration in comparing IVI-COM and IVI-C drivers is the end user experience in various ADEs. Since IVI-COM drivers are based on Microsoft COM technology, it's not surprising that IVI-COM drivers offer the richest user experience in Microsoft ADEs. Users working in Visual C++, Visual C#, Visual Basic.NET, and Visual Basic 6 enjoy a host of features, such as object browsers, IntelliSense, and contextsensitive help.

When you install the product software, the IVI driver files are installed in the standard IVI Foundation directories (for example, C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\). Example programs are provided to demonstrate most driver functionality (for example, C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AgM939 Examples). The reference material for the driver functions (a Microsoft HTML Help .chm file) is installed with the IVI driver and is available for Microsoft Visual Studio's IntelliSense context linking. In addition, you can directly access the .chm file (AgM9391.chm from this Start menu location: Start > All Programs > Keysight Instrument Drivers > IVI-COM-C Drivers > AgM9391 VSA > AgM9391 IVI Driver Help.

Refer to Base - X-Series Signal Analyzers IVI and MATLAB Instrument Drivers

LabVIEW Drivers

In addition to the IVI drivers, Keysight provides a LabVIEW driver that includes all the functionality of the IVI-C driver. When you install the product software, the LabVIEW driver is installed to each LabVIEW instr.lib directory for each version of LabVIEW you have on your computer (for example, C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\<LabVIEW version>\instr.lib\<Keysight product model>). If you install LabVIEW drivers before you install LabVIEW itself, drivers will be installed in the Keysight directory instead of the National Instruments directory (for example, C:\Program Files (x86)\Keysight\<Keysight product model>\LabVIEW Driver\<LabVIEW version>\...). Example programs are provided to demonstrate most

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driver functionality. The reference information for the driver (a Microsoft HTML Help .chm file) is also installed with the driver and the content is available from LabVIEW's Context Help window. In addition, you can directly access the chm file (AgM9391 LabVIEW_Help) from this Start menu location:Start > All Programs > Keysight > M9391 > M9391 LabVIEW Help.

Refer to Spectrum Analyzer - X-Series Signal Analyzers LabVIEW Instrument Drivers.

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Troubleshooting

Check the Basics (page 79) Returning an Instrument for Service (page 82)

Check the Basics

Is there power at the receptacle? Is the chassis turned on? Check to see if the green LED beside the power switch

is on. Listen for internal fan noise to determine if the chassis cooling fans are running.

Troubleshooting

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

If other equipment, cables, and connectors are being used with the M8920A Radio Test Set, make sure they are connected properly and operating correctly.

Are the cables properly connected between the M9470A and M9241A? Refer to

M8920A Instrument Connections (page 43).

Is the measurement application running? If not, there is a software launch shortcut/icon on the Desktop.

Does the instrument application have the focus? (That is, is the blue window banner highlighting the correct window?) If not, select on the applicable window to give it the focus.

Review the measurement procedures being performed when the problem first appeared. Are all of the settings correct?

If the M8920A Radio Test Set solution is not functioning as expected, return it to

a known state by selecting , Mode Preset.

Some software settings are not affected by a Preset. If you wish to reset the N9093 Radio Test mode settings, select the System icon

( ), Power On, Restore Power On Defaults.

Is the measurement being performed with the results within the specifications and capabilities of the M8920A Radio Test Set? Refer to the specifications guide.

Troubleshooting

http://www.keysight.com/find/M8920A

If the M8920A Radio Test Set is not communicating via the LAN connection, check for the presence of blinking yellow LEDs on the rear panel LAN connector. If the ACT LED is not blinking, check the LAN cable and LAN integrity.

The LAN connection is on the controller (either front panel of the embedded controller, or wherever the LAN connection is on the user-supplied controller.

To meet specifications, the module must be aligned. Refer to Step 6 - Verifying

Operation of the M8920A (page 67).

Perform an Alignment. Select System > Alignments > Align Now > Align All Now.

If the previously performed alignments did not resolve the problem, select the

System , Restore Align Defaults All. Then select the System , Alignments, Align Now, Align Now All.

Is the N9093 Radio Test mode displaying an error message? If so, refer to the

Instrument Messages Guide.

Check if the external frequency reference is selected but not available. Verify that it is selected by choosing Input/Output, Freq Ref Input. The frequency of the reference should be set correctly.

If you are using a Windows program other than the instrument application, you may notice it running slow. Place the instrument application in Sweep, Sweep/Measurement, Single.

You can get automatic electronic notification of new firmware releases and other product updates and information by subscribing to the Keysight Technologies Test & Measurement EMail Notification Service for your Radio Test Solution at

http://keysight.com/find/MyKeysight

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Communications

If you are unable to communicate with the M8920A verify that the following installations are correct:

M8920A software (includes all module drivers)

Chassis drivers

System interface card, cable and PC PXIe card connections, if you are using an external host PC

If all modules and their slot locations are not visible in the SFP "Connect to Instrument" dialog:

1. Close the N9093 Radio Test mode.

2. Start Keysight Connection Expert, by selecting Start > All Programs > Keysight Connection Expert. If any or all modules and their slot locations are still not visible, select Refresh All.

3. Restart the N9093 Radio Test mode.

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Returning an Instrument for Service

Should it become necessary to return an instrument for repair or service, refer to the information below.

It is recommended that you return all modules and cables of the M8920A Radio Test Set for repair and calibration.

Calling Keysight Technologies

Keysight Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for your Radio Test Solution. To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office listed below. In any correspondence or telephone conversations, refer to the modules by serial number and the instrument by model number, its product number, full serial number, and software revision.

Press System, Show System, and the product numbers, serial numbers, and software revision information will be displayed. Each module has a serial number. The M8920A Radio Test Set has a unique identifier (UID), which is generated automatically from the serial numbers of the individual modules. A serial number label is also attached to the rear panel of each module.

The M8920A Radio Test Set has a unique identifier (UID), which is generated automatically from the serial numbers of the individual modules.

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Locations for Keysight Technologies

Online assistance: http://www.keysight.com/find/assist

Americas

Troubleshooting

Canada 1 877 894 4414

Asia Pacific

Australia 1 800 629 485

India 1 800 112 929

Malaysia 1 800 888 848

Thailand 1 800226 008

Europe & Middle East

Austria 43 (0) 1 360 277 1571

Finland 358 (0) 10 855 2100

Latin America (305) 269 7500

China 800 810 0189

Japan 0 120 (421) 345

Singapore 1 800 375 8100

Belgium 32 (0) 2 404 93 40

France 0825 010 700* *0.125 Euros/minute

United States 1 800 829 4444

Hong Kong 800 938 693

Korea 080 769 0800

Taiwan 0800 047 866

Denmark 45 70 13 15 15

Germany 49 (0) 7031 464 6333

Ireland 1890 924 204

Netherlands 31 (0) 20 547 2111

Switzerland 0800 80 53 53

Israel 972-3-9288-504/544

Spain 34 (91) 631 3300

United Kingdom 44 (0) 118 9276201

Other European Countries: http://www.keysight.com/find/contactus

Italy 39 02 92 60 8484

Sweden 0200-88 22 55

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Read the Warranty

The warranty for your Radio Test Solution is in the front of your Specifications Guide. Please read it and become familiar with its terms.

If your Radio Test Solutionis covered by a separate maintenance agreement, please be familiar with its terms.

Service Options

Keysight Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your Radio Test Solution after the warranty has expired. Call your Keysight Technologies office for full details.

If you want to service the Radio Test Solution yourself after the warranty expires, you can download the service documentation that provides all necessary test and maintenance information from the Keysigt.com.

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Packaging the Instrument

Use original packaging or comparable. It is best to pack the unit in the original factory packaging materials if they are available.

Module damage can result from using packaging materials other than those specified. Never use styrene pellets in any shape as packaging materials. They do not adequately cushion the equipment or prevent it from shifting in the carton. They cause equipment damage by generating static electricity and by lodging in the module louvers, blocking airflow.

You can repackage the Radio Test Solution with commercially available materials, as follows:

Step Notes

1. Remove all cabling connected to the front panel of the instrument.

2. Separately package the cables connecting the M9470A to the M9421A.

3. Wrap each individual module in anti-static plastic to reduce the possibility of damage caused by electrostatic discharge

4. Use a strong shipping container. The carton must be both large enough and strong enough to accommodate the Radio Test Solution. A double-walled, corrugated cardboard carton with 23 kg (50 lb) bursting strength is adequate. Allow at least 1 to 2 inches on all sides of the modules for packing material.

5. Surround the equipment with one to two inches

of packing material and prevent the equipment from moving in the carton.

6. Seal the shipping container securely with strong

nylon adhesive tape.

7. Mark the shipping container “FRAGILE, HANDLE

WITH CARE” to assure careful handling.

8. Retain copies of all shipping papers.

If packing foam is not available, the best alternative is plastic bubble-pak. This material looks like a plastic sheet filled with 1 inch air bubbles. Use the pinkcolored bubble which reduces static electricity. Wrapping the equipment several times in this material should both protect the equipment and prevent it from moving in the carton.

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Cable and Connector Care

Cable and Connector Care (page 87) Module Cable and Connector Care (page 87) Visual Inspection (page 90) Making Connections (page 91) Cleaning Connectors (page 92)

Module Cable and Connector Care

Use the Keysight cable removal tool to disconnect push-on cables from the module front panel connectors.

To avoid damage to the cables or connectors, pull the cable straight away from the connector. Do not use the tool as a pry bar.

Cable and Connector Care

Connections

Inspect the connector contacts for integrity. It is necessary to use good lighting (such as a halogen task light) to see the contacts.

Notice the location of the cross hairs in relationship to the center of the figures.

Cable and Connector Care

Contact integrity

Refer to the following for visual guidelines when evaluating the contact integrity of a connector.

Concentricity

The following examples show the concentricity of both the male and female 1.0 mm connectors:

Female connector:

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Male connector:

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Cable and Connector Care

Visual Inspection

Visual inspection and, if necessary cleaning should be done every time a connection is made. Metal particles from connector threads may fall into the connector when it is disconnected. One connection made with a dirty or damaged connector can damage both connectors beyond repair.

Magnification is helpful when inspecting connectors, but it is not required and may actually be misleading. Defects and damage that cannot be seen without magnification generally have no effect on electrical or mechanical performance. Magnification is of great use in analyzing the nature and cause of damage and in cleaning connectors, but it is not required for inspection.

Obvious Defects or Damage

Examine the connectors first for obvious defects or damage:

Plating

Bare metal showing

Burrs or blisters Deformed threads Center conductors

Bent

Broken

Misaligned

Concentricity Connector nuts should move smoothly and be free of:

Burrs

Loose metal particles

Rough spots

Any connector that has obvious defects should be discarded.

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Making Connections

Good connections require a skilled operator. Instrument sensitivity and coaxial connector mechanical tolerances are such that slight errors in operator technique can have a significant effect on measurements and measurement uncertainties.

The most common cause of measurement error is poor connections.

Connection Procedure

1. Ground yourself and all devices (wear a grounded wrist strap and work on an antistatic mat).

2. Visually inspect the connectors (refer to Visual Inspection (page 90)).

3. If necessary, clean the connectors (refer to Cleaning Connectors (page 92)).

4. Carefully align the connectors. The male connector center pin must slip concentrically into the contact fingers of the female connector.

5. Push the connectors straight together. Do not twist or screw them together. As the center conductors mate, there is usually a slight resistance.

Do not twist one connector into the other (like inserting a light bulb). This happens when you turn the device body, rather than the connector nut. Major damage to the center conductor and the outer conductor can occur if the device body is twisted.

6. Initial tightening can be done by hand or with an open-end wrench. Tighten until "snug" or where the connectors are first making contact. The preliminary connection is tight enough when the mating plane surfaces make uniform, light contact. Do not over tighten this connection. At this point, all you want is for the outer conductors to make gentle contact on both mating surfaces. Use very light finger pressure (no more than 2 inchpounds of torque).

7. Relieve any side pressure on the connection from long or heavy devices or cables. This assures consistent torque.

8. Torque the cable or device to the final value using a torque wrench.

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Cable and Connector Care

Cleaning Connectors

1. Inspect the connectors for dust, dirt, metal fragment, oils or film, and debris.

2. Blow off any dust with a filtered, clean supply of compressed air.

3. Add a few drops of high-purity isopropyl alcohol to a small cleaning swab (do

4. Gently wipe connecting surfaces with the end of the cleaning swab.

5. Blow dry with compressed air.

6. Inspect and repeat cleaning procedure if necessary.

not apply alcohol directly to the parts).

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notices

Table of Contents

Introduction

Follow the Startup Sequence

Related Documentation

Security Information

Step 1 - Unpack and Inspect the Modules

Inspect for damage

Step 2 - Verify Shipment Contents and Model Options

Shipment Contents

Model Options

Model - Option List for the M8920A Radio Test Set

Model - Option list for the Keysight X-Series Applications

Step 3 - Install the Software

System Requirements

Remote Controller Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Chassis Requirements

Power Up the Controller

Software Installation Overview

Software Installation Procedure

Uninstalling the Software

Licensing Options

Fixed Licenses

Transportable Licenses

Network Licenses

Application licenses

USB Portable Licenses

Configuring Network and USB Licenses

Licensing New Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase

Fixed license installation over USB

For other license types:

Trial Licenses

Licensing Measurement Application Software

Use a USB Storage Device to Install the License

Install License by Using License Manager

Step 4 - Install the Modules

M8920A Modules

Module Installation Process Overview

M8920A Instrument Connections

M8920A Cable and Module Table

Multiple Test Sets in a Single Chassis

M8920A Block Diagram

Module Front Panel Features

M9421A VXT Front Panel Connectors

M9470A Front Panel Connectors

M9260A Front Panel Connectors

Front and Rear Panel Symbols

Step 5 - Launch Modular TRX Application

Configure Application Tool

Application Launcher

Start Launcher

Hardware License Installation

FPGA Updating

Launch Features

TCP/IP Address Configuration

Address Setting in Local Control

Address Setting in Remote Control

Hardware License Installation

Launch Modular TRX Application Automatically

Step 6 - Verifying Operation of the M8920A

Auto Align

Verify Audio Generation Analysis

Verify RF Output

Step 7 - Installation is Complete

API Overview

IVI Drivers

LabVIEW Drivers

Troubleshooting

Check the Basics

Communications

Returning an Instrument for Service

Calling Keysight Technologies

Locations for Keysight Technologies

Read the Warranty

Service Options