Keysight M9037A PXIe Startup Manual

Startup Guide

Keysight M9037A PXIe
Embedded Controller

Notices

© Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2014-2018

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Manual Part Number

M9037-90001

Edition

Seventh Edition, February 2018
Published in USA

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
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Sales and Technical Support

To contact Keysight for sales and techni­cal support, refer to the support links on
the following Keysight websites:

www.keysight.com/find/M9037A (prod-

uct-specific information and support,
software and documentation updates)

www.keysight.com/find/assist (world-

wide contact information for repair and
service)

Declaration of Conformity

Declarations of Conformity for this prod­uct and for other Keysight products may
be downloaded from the Web. Go to

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

and click on “Declarations of Conformity.”
You can then search by product number
to find the latest Declaration of Confor­mity.

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Keysight Technologies does not warrant
third-party system-level (combination of
chassis, controllers, modules, etc.) per­formance, safety, or regulatory compli­ance unless specifically stated.

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Use, duplication or disclosure of Software
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Safety Information

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 or oper­ating instructions in the product
manuals violates safety standards of
design, manufacture, and intended use
of the instrument. Keysight Technolo­gies assumes no liability for the cus­tomer's failure to comply with these
requirements.

General

Do not use this product in any manner not
specified by the manufacturer. The protec­tive features of this product must not be
impaired if it is used in a manner specified in
the operation instructions.

Before Applying Power

Verify that all safety precautions are taken.
Make all connections to the unit before
applying power. Note the external markings
described under “Safety Symbols”.

Ground the Instrument

Keysight chassis’ are provided with a
grounding-type power plug. The
instrument chassis and cover must be
connected to an electrical ground to
minimize shock hazard. The ground pin
must be firmly connected to an electri­cal ground (safety ground) terminal at
the power outlet. Any interruption of
the protective (grounding) conductor
or disconnection of the protective
earth terminal will cause a potential
shock hazard that could result in per­sonal injury.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive
Atmosphere

Do not operate the module/chassis in
the presence of flammable gases or
fumes.

Do Not Operate Near Flammable
Liquids

Do not operate the module/chassis in
the presence of flammable liquids or
near containers of such liquids.

Cleaning

Clean the outside of the Keysight mod­ule/chassis with a soft, lint-free,
slightly dampened cloth. Do not use
detergent or chemical solvents.

Do Not Remove Instrument Cover

Only qualified, service-trained person­nel who are aware of the hazards
involved should remove instrument
covers. Always disconnect the power
cable and any external circuits before
removing the instrument cover.

Keep away from live circuits

Operating personnel must not remove
equipment covers or shields. Proce­dures involving the removal of covers
and shields are for use by service­trained personnel only. Under certain
conditions, dangerous voltages may
exist even with the equipment
switched off. To avoid dangerous elec­trical shock, DO NOT perform proce­dures involving cover or shield removal
unless you are qualified to do so.

DO NOT operate damaged
equipment

Whenever it is possible that the safety
protection features built into this prod­uct have been impaired, either through
physical damage, excessive moisture,
or any other reason, REMOVE POWER
and do not use the product until safe
operation can be verified by service­trained personnel. If necessary, return
the product to an Keysight Technolo­gies Sales and Service Office for ser­vice and repair to ensure the safety
features are maintained.

DO NOT block the primary
disconnect

The primary disconnect device is the
appliance connector/power cord when
a chassis used by itself, but when
installed into a rack or system the dis­connect may be impaired and must be
considered part of the installation.

Do Not Modify the Instrument

Do not install substitute parts or per­form any unauthorized modification to
the product. Return the product to an
Keysight Sales and Service Office to
ensure that safety features are main­tained.

In Case of Damage

Instruments that appear damaged or
defective should be made inoperative
and secured against unintended oper­ation until they can be repaired by
qualified service personnel

Do NOT block vents and fan exhaust:
To ensure adequate cooling and venti­lation, leave a gap of at least 50mm
(2") around vent holes on both sides of
the chassis.

Do NOT operate with empty slots: To
ensure proper cooling and avoid dam­aging equipment, fill each empty slot
with an AXIe filler panel module.

Do NOT stack free-standing chassis:
Stacked chassis should be rack­mounted.

All modules are grounded through the
chassis: During installation, tighten
each module's retaining screws to
secure the module to the chassis and
to make the ground connection.

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 lifespan,
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 the chassis.

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

M9037A at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front Panel LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ESD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Inspect for Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

If you need to return the module for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 2: Verify Shipment Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing the M9037A from the Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power On Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power Off Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power Down Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Controller and Chassis Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 4: Review Windows Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Windows OS Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Microsoft Windows OS is Activated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Windows Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Windows Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

User Data Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

System Backup and Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Auto Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Default Administrator Password: Keysight4u! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Change Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Remote Desktop Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 5: Run Keysight IO Libraries Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 6. Verify Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Step 7: Install User Application Modules in the PXIe Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Install application module drivers (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Upgrading from the M9036A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Controller Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

M9018 PXIe Chassis PCIe Link Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using LabVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

M9037A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Environmental Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Introduction

Introduction

Keysight’s M9037A is a Windows PC that fits in slot 1 of a PXIe chassis. It is a 3U,
4-slot PXIe Embedded Controller providing:

- Intel Haswell Core

- 4 GB standard (or optional 8 or 16 GB) 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory

TM

i7-4700EQ quad-core, 2.4 GHz processor

*

- 240 GB SATA 2.5 inch solid state drive (SSD) front panel removable

- Integrated IO on the front panel includes two Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB

2.0 ports

†

, two USB 3.0 ports, GPIB connector, two DisplayPort video ports

(also known as DisplayPort++), one PCIe x8 connector

- Front Panel SMB Trigger Connector used to route an external trigger signal
(TTL level) to/from the PXI backplane with software trigger

- Preloaded with Keysight IO Libraries and Microsoft Windows operating system

- Pre-installed IVI drivers for the Keysight PXIe chassis

Related Documentation

A Windows OS and M9037A drivers were installed at the factory. All the drivers
required to operate the controller and chassis were installed. No additional
drivers are required, until you add modules and instruments.

Complete M9037A documentation, as well as the PXIe Chassis Family
documentation, is pre-installed on the M9037A SSD. It can be found from the
Windows Start menu under Keysight. Descriptions of the PXIe Chassis Family
can be found at: www.keysight.com/find/pxie-chassis.

Adobe Reader is required to view the documentation supplied on the M9037A. It
is available free at www.adobe.com. You should install this on your M9037A prior
to attempting to open a PDF file.

For the latest M9037A specifications, go to: www.keysight.com/find/M9037A.

For the IVI trigger driver, help file, program examples, etc. go to:

C:\ProgramFiles\Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AgPxiPc

or

C:\ProgramFiles (x86)\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AgPxiPc

To start the Soft Front Panel interface, from the Window’s Start menu, under
Keysight, look for Embedded Controller SFP.

* The M9037A has two 240-pin, RDIMM sockets that support DDR3-1600 REG/ECC RAM sticks. The standard

M9037A configuration is a single 4 GB memory module with a factory option to provide either 8 or 16 GB
memory. A 32-bit OS system may not be able to address 4GB memory space. To use the full 16GB memory, a
64-bit OS must be used. The M9037A can address up to 32 GB total memory.

† The USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports do not support the USB Battery Charging specification. Do not connect

non-standard or defective USB devices.

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Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module

Keysight’s PXIe Modules are shipped in materials that prevent
static electricity damage. The 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.

ESD

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All
work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe work station.
The following figure shows an example of a static-safe work station using two
types of ESD protection. Purchase acceptable ESD accessories from your local
supplier.

Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module

- Conductive table-mat and
wrist-strap combination.

- Conductive floor-mat and
heel-strap 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 M of isolation
from ground.

Inspect for Damage

After unpacking the embedded controller, carefully inspect it for any shipping
damage. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately, as such
damage is not covered by the warranty.

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

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Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module

If you need to return the module for service

Should it become necessary to return a Keysight module for repair or service,
follow the steps below:

1 Review the warranty information shipped with your product.

2 Contact Keysight to obtain a return authorization and return address. If you

need assistance finding Keysight contact information go to

www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and

service) or refer to the Technical Support information on the product web page
at: www.keysight.com/find/M9037A.

3 Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the malfunctioning

equipment.

– Name and address of owner. A Post Office box is not acceptable as a return

address.

– Product model number (for example, M9037A)

– Product serial number (for example, TWXXXXXXXX). The serial number

label is located on the side of the module.

– A description of failure or service required.

4 You should remove the SSD and RAM modules prior to returning the M9037A

for service. Refer to the Keysight M9037A User Guide for detailed instructions.
The service center has its own SSD and RAM modules for testing purposes

5 Carefully pack the module in its original ESD bag and carton. If the original

carton is not available, use bubble wrap or packing peanuts, place the
instrument in a sealed container and mark the container “FRAGILE”.

6 On the shipping label, write ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT and the

service order number (if known).

If any correspondence is required, refer to the product by model
number and serial number.

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Step 2: Verify Shipment Contents

Your shipment should have included the following:

- The Keysight M9037A Embedded Controller module that you ordered.

- This printed manual (M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide).

The Microsoft Windows operating system and the latest version of Keysight IO
Libraries Suite, and all necessary driver software were installed for you at the
factory.

The most current version of Keysight IO Libraries is required prior to
installing and running any other software. The latest version can be
downloaded from: www.keysight.com/find/iosuite.

No other drivers are required to operate the controller module. However, your
application modules may require drivers. If possible, you should connect the
M9037A to the Internet and download drivers from the original source.
Alternately, you can transfer the drivers on a USB memory stick and install them
accordingly.

Step 2: Verify Shipment Contents

A GPIB cable is NOT supplied with the controller. Note that the
GPIB cable is a standard micro type 2 GPIB cable with standard pin
wiring and is not compatible with the M9036A Embedded
Controller GPIB cable. It is available from Keysight as an accessory
cable, part number Y1260A.

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Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller

Removing the M9037A from the Chassis

To remove the M9037A controller, reverse the previous procedure. Shut down
the operating system to power-down the chassis. Loosen the four captive
screws, press down on the ejector/injector handle and pull outwards to release
the module from the backplane. Pull the module towards you until it is free of the
chassis.

Power On Sequence

The M9037A controller, like any PC, will boot with the installed operating system.
Refer to the M9037A User Guide for detailed power on and configuration
sequence information.

Depending on the system configuration, the BIOS may take 90
seconds (or longer) to boot. During this time, the Keysight splash
screen (the Keysight logo) is present and it may appear that
nothing is happening. This is generally caused by the inclusion of
certain devices in the switch fabric (such as a RAID controller) that
require a longer time for PCI enumeration.

Power Off Sequence

As with any PC, Windows-based instruments should not be shutdown by either
turning off the power via an external power source or by pulling the power plug
out from the chassis rear panel. This could corrupt the operating system. One
method to shut down the controller is to execute the Windows shutdown process
which shuts down the M9037A controller then turns off the PXIe chassis. A
second method, if the chassis rear panel INHIBIT switch is set to DEF, is to
momentarily press the front panel button. Either method shuts down the
M9037A safely.

Power Down Modes

Keysight’s M9037A defaults to the Windows High Performance Power Plan. This
plan does not allow the controller display to shut off or the controller to enter a
sleep mode.

.

You cannot enable the Microsoft Windows Sleep mode. It is
disabled to prevent the controller from entering the Sleep mode
while it is running a user test program.

If you have a USB keyboard with a Sleep button (sometimes this is
a key with a crescent moon logo), do not use it.

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Controller and Chassis Drivers

All of the M9037A Controller and Keysight PXIe Chassis drivers were installed on
your controller at the factory. However, you should periodically check the
M9037A web page (www.keysight.com/find/M9037A) for the most current
M9037A software and drivers. Likewise, check the PXIe chassis web page for the
latest PXIe Chassis Family Driver.

If you already have a Keysight M9036A Embedded Controller and you
want to upgrade to an M9037A, be aware that the IVI API drivers are
not the same. You will need to update any programs/applications you
have written and rebuild them.

Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller

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Step 4: Review Windows Configuration

Step 4: Review Windows Configuration

Windows OS Versions

You can identify the version of Windows you are running by looking at the start
button:

Start Button ICON Windows OS Version

Windows10Enterprise

2016LTSB

WindowsEmbedded

Standard7

Microsoft Windows OS is Activated

Keysight ensures that your copy of Microsoft Windows operating system is
activated at the time it ships from the factory. However, the first time you turn on
the M9037A and Windows starts, you must accept the End User License
Agreement (EULA). A copy of the Windows EULA is in the M9037A at:
C:/boot/SoftwareLicenseTerms.rtf.

If you want to verify Windows Activation, do the following:

1 In “Windows Embedded Standard 7”, click on the Windows Start button. Click

Control Panel, then System.

2 In “Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB”, right-click Windows Start button, then

click System.

3 Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Under Windows Activation, you can

view the activation status.

Windows Security

If your system is connected to the Internet, you should take the following steps to
ensure the operating system is protected:

- Use an Internet firewall

- Get the latest Windows updates

- Install and use up-to-date anti-virus software.

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Windows Update

The factory default setting for Windows Automatic Updates is to check for
updates and notify the user if updates are available. It will not automatically
install updates. This ensures that your M9037A is not modified, unless you
accept an update.

In “Windows Embedded Standard 7”, you can change the setting or manually
update the Windows OS by accessing Start > Control Panel > Windows update.

In “Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB”, you can change the setting or manually
updating the OS by right-clicking Start, click Settings, and then click on Update&
Security.

Step 4: Review Windows Configuration

Windows Automatic Update is turned off by default. You may
choose to turn Windows Automatic Update on after starting the
operating system. However, Keysight cannot be held responsible
for changes to the system caused by the automatic update
process. Enabling automatic Windows updates exposes the
controller to periodic OS changes and possible new system
behaviors.

Downloading and installing Windows Updates can be network and
CPU intensive (impacting system performance) and some Windows
Updates automatically reboot the controller. Therefore, Windows
updates should be performed when the system is not in normal
use.

There is no 3rd party anti-virus software included with your
controller. Anti-virus application software is the customer's
responsibility. Having anti-virus software installed may have a
slight impact on system performance.

A Microsoft Windows update might happen without user
acceptance. The factory image on your Embedded Controller has a
default configuration set to notify you before downloading and
installing any updates. However, Microsoft Windows will
sometimes install updates without notifying the user, even if
configured to not perform an update. If your application requires
that Windows does not perform updates, please work with your IT
department to determine the best solution. They may suggest
isolating your network or setting up a firewall.

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Step 4: Review Windows Configuration

User Data Backup

All user data should be regularly backed up to an external memory device. This
can be done across a network or to a USB device. Your IT department may
already have a backup strategy which is suitable for the system and data. Also,
user data back up should be done just prior to sending the controller back to
Keysight for service.

System Backup and Recovery

A Microsoft Windows operating system is the only operating system installed on
your M9037A. There is a small system partition for the Keysight Recovery System
on the SSD. During the boot process, you are given the choice to boot to
Windows normally or boot from the recovery partition. Refer to the M9037A User
Guide for detailed information.

Auto Login

Your M9037A Windows default behavior is to automatically login to the
Administrator account every time it boots. You do not need to type a password.

Default Administrator Password: Keysight4u!

They Keysight standard for the Administrator password is Keysight4u!
Your M9037A Administrator account is most likely is set with this password. If it
is not set with this password, then there is no password.

Change Administrator Password

The default Administrator password is public knowledge. Keysight recommends
that you change your password for improved security.

Anyone who knows your current Administrator password can
change the password. When you change your password you must
enter the current password. Because Auto Login is enabled, you
may not notice if someone changed the password.

How to change your password for “Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB”:

1. Click the Start button at the bottom left of your screen.

2. ClickSettings from the list to the left.

3. Select Accounts.

4. Select Sign‐inoptions from the menu.

5. Click on Change under Change your account password.

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How to set or change your password for “Windows Embedded Standard 7”:

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then click Change a password.

2. Type your old password. Leave it blank if the password is not set.

3. Type your new password, and then type the new password again.

4. Press Enter.

Remote Desktop Connection

The standard Microsoft application “Remote Desktop Connection” allows you to
remotely login to the M9037A across the LAN from another computer. It only
works if the accounts have passwords.

If your Administrator password is set on your M9037A, then the Remote Desktop
Connection is enabled by default.

Anyone with network access to your M9037A can control your
M9037A using the user name of local\Administrator and the
publicly known default password of: Keysight4u!

Step 4: Review Windows Configuration

For your environment, you must determine if this is a useful feature
or a security problem. If it’s a security problem, then change the
password or disable Remote Desktop Connection.

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Step 5: Run Keysight IO Libraries Suite

Step 5: Run Keysight IO Libraries Suite

Keysight IO Libraries Suite was installed at the factory in your embedded
controller. If you need to re-install it or want to update to a later version, follow
the instructions below. It includes the Keysight Connection Expert, the IVI Shared
Components, and the VISA Shared Components.

Keysight IO Libraries version was pre-installed at the factory. The
latest version can be downloaded from:

www.keysight.com/find/iosuite.

Keysight IO Libraries installs the IVI Shared Components and VISA
Shared Components on your controller.

If Connection Expert is not already running, run it now to verify your I/O
configuration. From the Windows Start button, select Keysight Connection Expert.
Alternately, you can click the icon ( ) from the Windows messaging area in the
lower right corner of your desktop.

Locate your interfaces and instruments in the Keysight Connection Expert
Instruments Tab.

All drivers necessary for the operation of the M9037A are
pre-installed at the factory.

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Step 6. Verify Operation

If your M9037A Embedded Controller boots to Windows and the front panel
status LEDs do not indicate an error (see “Front Panel LED Indicators” on
page 11), then the controller is working normally.

You can use Keysight’s Soft Front Panel (SFP) software to monitor and control
the triggering and the chassis functions. You can find both the PXIe Embedded
Controller SFP and the PXIe Chassis Family SFP by clicking on Start and looking
under Keysight.

Step 6. Verify Operation

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Step 7: Install User Application Modules in the PXIe Chassis

Step 7: Install User Application Modules in the PXIe Chassis

The PXIe chassis accepts modules conforming to the PXI standard, which can be
installed in available slots in the chassis. These may include:

- PXI instrument or switch modules

- PXIe filler panel modules (PXIe chassis are shipped with filler panels for all

slots, except for Slot 1; you may need to remove filler panels from covered
slots.)

Turn off the chassis prior to installing modules but do not unplug the chassis
from the AC power source; the AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it
from electrical damage when modules are installed or removed.

- Static Electricity—The components and connectors on
modules are sensitive to static electricity. To minimize
electrostatic damage, take the necessary anti-static
precautions. Both chassis provide a grounding terminal, to
which you can connect a wrist strap.

- Empty Slots—Except for performing initial chassis verification
or troubleshooting, do not operate the chassis with empty
slots. Always insert a filler panel or instrument module into
empty slots. This is especially important for the slots on either
side of an instrument module. This allows proper air flow and
cooling, and provides EMI shielding for the chassis and
installed components. Leaving slots empty can increase fan
speed, raise ambient noise, overheat components, and shut
down modules.

- Hot Swap—PXIe does not explicitly support hot swap for
instrument modules. Keysight recommends fully powering
down the chassis before installing or removing modules

Install application module drivers (if necessary)

Installed application modules typically require device drivers and control
software. You do not need to install them to verify basic chassis or embedded
controller operation; but should install them on the controller at this time.
Consult the module provider for software requirements and instructions.

Connect the embedded controller to the Internet to locate and
install the necessary drivers.

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Upgrading from the M9036A

If you already have a Keysight M9036A Embedded Controller and you are
upgrading to an M9037A, be aware of the following:

- The GPIB cables are not compatible.

- The video output and cables are not compatible.

- The IVI and LabVIEW API drivers and the Soft Front Panel software are not the

same. You will need to update any programs/applications you have written
and rebuild them. The IVI Driver syntax (for the Trigger driver)

– M9036A used AgM9036Trigger... (for example,

AgM9036TriggerRouteTrigggerBusToExternal)

– M9037A uses AgPxiPxTrigger....

– Other than the prefix, the commands are identical.

- The M9037A Trigger Output has a mild pull-down (via a 100 K resistor) to

~0 V. The M9036A Trigger output floats to ~3 V.

Upgrading from the M9036A

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Controller Operating System

Controller Operating System

Your M9037A comes with the Microsoft Windows operating system pre-installed
along with the latest version of Keysight's IO Libraries Suite. This section provides
some general system configuration and preventative maintenance procedures
that you, the customer, are responsible for. In general, the M9037A operates as
any other PC, including remote desktop access.

The Windows operating system supplied with your M9037A is licensed for use on
the hard drive mounted to the controller. If the hard drive is replaced, it may be
your responsibility to purchase or relicense the operating system.

The default Administrator password is Keysight4u!

Keysight recommends that you change the password.

M9018 PXIe Chassis PCIe Link Configuration

This discussion is applicable when using the M9037A in an M9018A or M9018B
PXIe Chassis. It does not apply for use with the M9019A or M9010A PXIe chassis,
because they have a fixed configuration of 1x8 and 1x16 for their PCIe Link fabric.

PCIe link configuration refers to how the PXIe chassis PCIe Switch Fabric is
configured to connect PCI Express signals between slot 1, the system controller
slot, and the other chassis slots. For a review of the supported PCIe link
configurations, please refer to the PXIe Chassis Family User Guide (available
from the Windows Start button, then look under Keysight).

For a detailed graphics, explaining the operation of the chassis PCIe data paths,
see the Keysight PXIe Chassis Interactive Block Diagram at

www.keysight.com/find/pxi-blockdiagram.

Keysight’s M9037A embedded controller can boot and run with all of the PCIe
switch fabric configurations supported by the M9018 chassis. The supported
switch fabric configurations are:

- 1x8 Configuration — Referred to as 1x8, this configuration provides one x8 link
from the M9037A embedded controller to the PCIe switch fabric. While the
1x8 configuration will work with the M9037A, it is better suited for use with
the M9021A system module which supports 8 PCIe lanes.

- 2x8 Configuration - Referred to as 2x8, this configuration provides two x8 links
from the M9037A embedded controller to the PCIe switch fabric. The two x8
links provide the highest performance I/O to the 18 chassis slots; therefore,
the 2x8 configuration is recommended for use with the M9037A.

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- 4x4 Configuration — Referred to as 4x4, this configuration provides four x4 links

Use the PXIe Switch Fabric Configurator utility to change the PCIe Switch Fabric of
the M9018A or M9018B.

The PXIe Switch Fabric Configurator utility is available from the Windows Start
button, then look under Keysight. Instructions for using the PXIe Switch Fabric
Configurator utility are provided in the PXIe Chassis Family User Guide.

Using LabVIEW

The Keysight LabVIEW G driver version 1.0.x or later is required for LabVIEW
programmatic control of the M9037A trigger subsystem.

National Instrument's LabVIEW is not pre-installed on the M9037 controller, only
the trigger driver is pre-installed. Consequently, the LabVIEW trigger driver and
help files exist only in the following folder:

Using LabVIEW

from the M9037A embedded controller to the PCIe switch fabric. While the
4x4 configuration will work with the M9037A, it is more advantageous with
certain non-Keysight system modules.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Agilent\PXIe Embedded Controller\LabVIEW Driver

Open the appropriate folder (8.x or 20xx) for the version of LabVIEW you installed
on the M9037A. Copy the folder named Keysight M9037 (this contains three
subfolders and other files) and paste it in the directory:

C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\LabVIEW <your version>\instr.lib

You also need to copy the associated LabVIEW help file,
AgPxiPc_LabVIEW_Help chm from the

C:\Program Files (x86)\Agilent\PXIe Embedded Controller\LabVIEW Driver Help folder

to the directory:

C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\LabVIEW <your version> \help

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M9037A Accessories

M9037A Accessories

Accessory

Description

Number

Y1206A Keyboard and optical mouse

Y1260A GPIB Cable

*

Y1261A Display Port to DVI adapter

Y1262A DisplayPort cable

Y1263A Display Port to VGA adapter

Y1264A Spare SSD with Carrier, WES7 32-bit OS pre-installed

Y1265A Spare SSD with Carrier, WES7 64-bit OS pre-installed

†

†

Y1265B Spare SSD with Carrier, Win10 64-bit OS pre-installed

Y1212A Slot Blocker Kit (5 single slot blockers) -- for the PXIe chassis

Y1213A EMI Filler Panel Kit (5 single slot panels) -- for the PXIe chassis

Y1214A Air Inlet Kit (one 3-slot, two 1-slot) -- for the PXIe chassis

* This is not the same GPIB cable used on the Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller,

they are not compatible.

† Spare SSDs will not work with M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller

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Environmental Operating Conditions

The Keysight M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller is designed to operate in a
temperature range of 0
maximum humidity is 95% at +40
(10,000 ft). The module should be operated in an indoor environment where
temperature and humidity are controlled. Condensation can pose a potential
shock hazard.

Condensation can occur when the module is moved from a cold to a warm
environment, or if the temperature and/or humidity of the environment change
quickly.

Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight
Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental
stresses of storage, transportation and end-use. Those stresses include but are
not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude and power line
conditions. For complete specifications, check the Keysight web site at:

www.keysight.com/find/M9037A. Test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2

and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3.

°C to +55 °C with non-condensing humidity. The

Environmental Operating Conditions

°C. The maximum operating altitude is 3048 m

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This information is subject to change
without notice
© Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2018
Published in USA
Edition 7, February 2018

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