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A CAUTION denotes a hazard. It calls
attention to an operating procedure
or practice 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 denotes a hazard. It
calls attention to an operating procedure or practice, 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
cond itions are fully understood and
met.
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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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Safety Symbols
A CAUTION denotes a hazard. It
calls attention to an operating procedure or practice, 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.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association and indicates compliance to
the standards laid out by them. Refer
to the product Declaration of Conformity for details.
South Korean Class A EMC Declaration. this equipment is Class A suitable
for professional use and is for use in
electromagnetic environments outside
of the home.
A WARNING denotes a hazard. It
calls attention to an operating procedure or practice, 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.
Products display the following symbols:
Warning, risk of electric
shock
Refer to manual for additional safety information.
Earth Ground.
Chassis Ground.
Alternating Current (AC).
Standby Power. Unit is not
completely disconnected
from AC mains when
switch is in standby.
Antistatic precautions
should be taken.
Notice for European Community: This
product complies with the relevant
European legal Directives: EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage
Directive (2006/95/EC).
The Regulatory Compliance Mark
(RCM) mark is a registered trademark.
This signifies compliance with the Australia EMC Framework regulations
under the terms of the Radio Communication Act of 1992.
ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM
device complies with the Canadian
ICES-001.
This symbol represents 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 this product.
Waste Electrical and
Electronic
Equipment (WEEE)
Directive
2002/96/EC
This product complies with the WEEE
Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. The affixed product label
(see below) 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 a “Monitoring and Control
instrumentation” product.
Do not dispose in domestic household
waste.
To return unwanted products, contact
your local Keysight officefor more
information.
CAT I
CAT II
CAT III
CAT IV
For localized Safety Warnings, Refer
to Keysight Safety document (p/n
9320-6792).
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Introduction
M9521A AXIe System Module
Startup Guide
The Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module is a full module height AXIe System
Module (ASM), which manages AXIe chassis functions. The ASM provides these
AXIe extensions:
-provides host PC connectivity (Gen 2 PCIe x8 and/or Ethernet)
-sources timing signals (CLK100, SYNC and FCLK)
-routes STRIG (Star Trigger) to instruments through the backplane
-routes trigger signals through an external parallel trigger bus
-six additional ports for bi-directional triggering
-provides backplane PCIe and Ethernet communication between modules
The shared Gen 2 x8 PCIe interfaces from the ASM to an external host PC
provides up to a 4 GB/s data rate shared among installed modules.
For detailed M9521A usage information, refer to the Keysight
M9514A and M9521A User Manual (M9514-90005).
Many computers are not capable of enumerating a sufficient
number of PCIe slots to ensure that slots in an external chassis are
enumerated. Keysight maintains a document listing the
integrated, rack mount, and desktop computers that have been
verified to properly enumerate PCIe devices in the AXIe chassis, at
www.keysight.com/find/axie-chassis.
For general host PC requirements, such as operating system and
RAM requirements, please refer to “Host PC Requirements” on
page 21.
For the ASM and other installed modules, appropriate control software and
instrument drivers must be installed on the host PC.
This Startup Guide, plus additional information, can be found in PDF format on the
AXIe Software and Product Information
also available on the web at:
www.keysight.com/find/M9521A
CD that came with your module. They are
.
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Introduction
11
1
2
7
4
5
6
8
9
10
3
M9521A AXIe System Module (ASM)
*
The ASM is a full-height AXIe module and must be installed in the controller slot
of the AXIe chassis. It performs the following functions:
-monitors chassis temperature and controls variable-speed chassis fans
-acts as a Gigabit Ethernet switch; routes packets across the backplane
-connects an external host PC to the chassis
-synchronizes timing across all modules through the Trigger Bus, using an
internal or external clock source
ASM Front Panel
1PCIe 1PCIe 1 connector connects a remote host PC to the chassis or connects
2PCIe 2PCIe 2 connector connects multiple chassis. This downstream connection
3Out Of Service When red, LED indicates operational failure of the ASM.
CLOCKExternal clock connections. 10 MHz
4IN Accepts an externally sourced timing input. Input range 5V peak, AC
multiple chassis via PCIe. This upstream connection is Gen 2 compliant
PCIe x8.
is Gen 2 compliant PCIe x8.
±100 ppm. SMB connectors with ESD
suppression.
coupled,
50 Ω terminated, 250 mV minimum swing.
5OUT Extends the internal clock source to external instruments. 3.3V AC coupled,
* The M9521A ASM is different than the Embedded System Module (ESM) used in the Keysight M9502A and
MULTIFRAMESynchronizes timing signals with multiple daisy-chained chassis (either
6INPUT Communicates to the next higher chassis in a multi-chassis system. The
7OUTPUT Communicates to the next lower chassis in a multi-chassis system.
Port 1 - Port 6 Adjustable threshold input range -5V to +5V, 250 mV minimum swing.
9ASM IP ResetResets the ASM LAN1/LAN2 ports to factory preset address. (169.254.1.1).
10LAN 1
LAN2
11ASM Status The Status indicator is a tri-color LED. Green indicates normal operation.
M9505A AXIe chassis. They are not interchangeable.
50W output impedance.
2-slot or 5-slot). 36-pin mini D connectors use accessory Keysight cables.
highest chassis is referred to as the Master Chassis
Connects the host PC to the chassis, RJ45 connector. Tri-rate
10/100/1000 Base-T, auto crossover. Amber link/activity LED, bicolor
speed (Amber = 1Gbps, Green = 100 Mbps, off = 10 Mbps)
An embedded controller module does not use this port; it communicates
with the ASM through the chassis backplane.
Red indicates a power-up error. Amber indicates chassis is powered and
booting.
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Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module
Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module
Keysight’s AXIe Modules are shipped in materials that prevent
static electricity damage. The module 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.
-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 MΩ of isolation
from ground.
Inspect for damage
After unpacking the AXIe System Module, 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 2: Verify shipment contents
Your shipment should have included the following:
-The Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module that you ordered.
-This printed document (Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup
Guide).
-An AXIe Chassis and Controller Software and Product Information CD
(M9514-10001). This CD contains software, drivers and all product printed
documentation in PDF format for the module.
-An Automation-Ready CD with Keysight IO Libraries Suite (version 17.1 or
later).
-Any other accessories that you ordered (cables, connectors, etc.).
Step 2: Verify shipment contents
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Step 3: Install the AXIe System Module in the Chassis
Step 3: Install the AXIe System Module in the Chassis
Before powering on the chassis, install the AXIe System Module (ASM) in the
AXIe chassis.
1 Make certain the AXIe chassis is not powered on.
2 Locate the top and bottom guide rails for the ASM slot (Slot 7 in the M9514A
chassis).
3 Align the ASM’s circuit board with the chassis guide rails. Slide the ASM
gently into the two rails. If the fit is tight, slide the ASM back out and recheck
alignment.
4 Locate the insertion/extraction handles at each side of the ASM’s front panel.
Extend the ends of both handles, by pulling them inwards towards each other;
the plastic handle end slides about 1 cm on the metal handle shaft. Then fully
open the handles by pivoting them out towards you until they are
perpendicular to the front panel. The left handle is shown below, from the top
view, correctly extended.
5 Slide the ASM completely into the chassis. When the module’s backplane
connectors contact the chassis backplane, you will feel resistance and the
two handles will begin to close toward each other. The module’s faceplate will
be about 1 cm from the chassis front panel.
6 Continue nudging the ASM faceplate gently but firmly with your thumbs, until
the handles are pressed up against the chassis and the module’s front panel
lies flush with the chassis’ front panel. This seats the module firmly in the
chassis backplane. If necessary, gently press inward (toward the chassis) on
the handles to ensure full insertion.
7 Tighten the captive retaining screws at both top and bottom of the ASM.
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Modules are grounded through the chassis. Tighten the module
retaining screws to ensure a proper ground connection.
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Step 3: Install the AXIe System Module in the Chassis
8 Retract the handle ends by sliding them outward on their metal shafts, away
from each other, toward the chassis edge; this secures them out of the way of
test connections.
Detailed module installation and removal instructions may be
found in the M9514A and M9521A User Guide.
At this step, you should also install the AXIe embedded controller (such as the
Keysight M9536A) if you are using one. The embedded controller may be
installed in any chassis slot except slot 7; however, it is best to install it in outer
slots to minimize impact with any modules using the chassis local bus for
E-Keying. If you are using an external host PC, do not connect it to the ASM yet.
Proceed to Step 4 to power up the AXIe chassis. Verify that the chassis fans are
operating and free of obstructions that may restrict airflow.
Static Electricity—The components and connectors on modules
are sensitive to static electricity. To minimize electrostatic
damage, take the necessary anti-static precautions. Some AXIe
chassis provide a grounding terminal on the front panel, 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 module 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.
ASM—The AXIe System Module is integral to the operation of the
chassis. Except for troubleshooting purposes, do not remove the
ASM. The ASM is installed in slot 7 of the chassis.
Hot Swap—AXIe does not explicitly support hot swap for
instrument modules. Keysight recommends fully powering down
the chassis before installing or removing modules
Embedded Controller Module—Manually initiate a graceful
shutdown of the Windows controller operating system and power
off the chassis before removing the controller.
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Step 4: Power-Up the Chassis
Step 4: Power-Up the Chassis
Refer to your AXIe chassis documentation for detailed information on
powering-up and powering-down the AXIe chassis. This step ensures that the
ASM is properly installed in the AXIe chassis and that the chassis and ASM
power-up properly. It is not necessary to connect the chassis or ASM to a host
computer for this step. After verifying that all of the status LEDs have turned
solid green, please power-down the chassis and proceed to “Step 5: Set Up the
Host PC” on page 17
Indicator LEDs
The M9521A has a Status LED on the front panel (see “M9521A AXIe System
Module (ASM)” on page 10). In general, when the Status LED is solid green (not
flashing), the ASM is working normally. Refer to the M9514A and M9521A Service Guide for more details. The following table indicates the various states (colors) of
the ASM Status LED and its general meaning:
LED State (color)Description
M9521A ASM Status LED
offASM not receiving power. Chassis powered off.
solid amberInternal power-on self test (POST) is running
flashing amberInd icates POST failure
flashing greenPCIe startup delay while waiting for instrument modules to be activated.
Front panel identification indicator, invoked by web page, IVI function call, or Soft Front Panel to
identify specific ASM.
solid green Shelf Manager & chassis working normally, power-on self tests passed, etc.
solid red Indicates a serious problem. Connection to the chassis or ASM may not be available due to the
nature of the problem, Service required.
M9521A ASM Out of Service (OOS)
offNormal operation
solid red Red while modules being activated, then turns off. If stays red, indicated ASM failure.
M9521A ASM PCIe Link (2 LEDs, one for each connector)
greenPCIe Link is functional
M9521A ASM Upstream
amberIdentifies the upstream PCIe port
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Step 4: Power-Up the Chassis
The M9521A ASM and the Keysight M9514A AXIe chassis have several status
LEDs on their front panels. In general, when the status LEDs are solid green (not
flashing), the monitored state or circuit is working normally. Refer to the M9514A Startup Guide or M9514A and M9521A User Guide for information on the chassis
STATUS LEDs.
Verify the STATUS LEDs on your ASM and the AXIe chassis. If either the chassis or
the ASM do not power up to a steady green Status LED, or either powers up to a
steady red Status LED, the chassis or ASM has detected a failure and requires
service. Immediately power down the chassis and resolve the problem.
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Step 5: Set Up the Host PC
Step 5: Set Up the Host PC
Communication with the ASM and installed instrument modules requires a host PC, a Windows based computer that may be:
Embedded (takes up slot one in the chassis). An AXIe embedded PC (also
commonly called an embedded controller) such as the Keysight M9536A, allows
for stand-alone test system operation. PCIe and LAN connections from PC to
ASM are made directly at the chassis backplane.
If you decide to use an embedded controller module as your host
PC, you need to install the controller in the chassis before
proceeding with this section. See the M9514A and M9521A User Guide for detailed module installation instructions.
A separate rack-mounted or desktop PC. To use the chassis PCIe data
transfer capabilities, this host PC must have an available PCIe x8 slot and BIOS
support for proper enumeration of devices on the PCIe bus. PCIe connection from
host PC to ASM requires a PCIe adapter card and cable. Keysight recommends
use of a PC, card and cable tested with the AXIe mainframe; a current list can be
found at www.keysight.com/find/axie-chassis.
To ensure proper system operation, you should use an approved
(embedded, rackmount, desktop or laptop) host computer along
with an approved PCIe adaptor and cable. While you may use
other controllers, the approved computers have verified hard ware
support for PCIe x8 and their BIOS can properly enumerate
multiple instruments on the shared PCIe bus. Keysight provides a
list of tested host PCs at www.keysight.com/find/axie-chassis.
General controller requirements (such as operating system and
RAM) are listed in “Host PC Requirements” on page 21.
Do not enable the Microsoft Windows sleep or hibernate modes
on the host PC. The controller may not perform proper chassis
enumeration when it wakes up and unpredictable operation may
result.
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Hardware Connections to the Host PC
Except where noted, connections between the external host PC
and the chassis AXIe System Module (ASM) should be made with
both the PC and chassis powered off.
For initial turn-on and testing make a LAN-only connection to the chassis and
ASM — this is the simplest connection and doesn’t require installation of a PCIe
adapter card in the host PC. The host PC can either be connected directly to the
chassis and/or ASM with a crossover Gigabit Ethernet cable, or connected
through your network with a straight Ethernet cable. The following diagram
shows the basic connection.
Step 5: Set Up the Host PC
For additional host PC and chassis/ASM interface information, refer to “Host
PC/Chassis Interface Topics” on page 28 of this guide. Also, refer to the M9514A
and M9521A User Guide.
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The chassis LAN port and Shelf Manager switch provide an access
to the chassis Shelf Manager if a non-Keysight ASM is used that
does not contain a LAN fabric. In this case, the chassis Shelf
Manager is accessible via LAN 0. When using the Keysight
M9521A ASM, the LAN0 connector is not used and the Shelf
Manager LAN switch should remain in the default ASM (right)
position.
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Step 5: Set Up the Host PC
External Host Controller
(high = turned on
by user)
Chassis power
(high = powered up)
Chassis
Status LED
c
Chassis powering up
30
4
ASM
Status LED
6 - 35
Status LED flashes
amber If POST fails
20 - 75
Modules activated
by the Shelf
Manager
Status LED flashes
amber If POST fails
When the chassis Status LED ceases flashing
green, you can turn on your PCIe-connected
controller. You can also view the chassis web
interface or bring up the chassis SFP.
ASM power
(high = ASM powered
up by Shelf Manager)
Chassis, ASM, and External Host Controller
Power-up/Power-down Sequence
1. Times are shown in seconds.
2. The times can vary based on the number of modules installed in
the chassis and their activation/de-activation times.
User presses
power button
IMPORTANT: Make sure you turn
off the external host controller
before you press the power
button to power down the chassis
Chassis awaits modules reporting
they have deactivated, then
chassis powers down.
ASM powering up
Turn off the external host controller
before powering-down the chassis.
Performing self-test will turn off
amber flashing caused by a POST
failure.
ASM
de-activated
Powers up
chassis
Starts
power-down
sequence
Performing self-test will turn off
amber flashing caused by a POST
failure.
OOS light off
Instrument modules
(high = powered up)
OOS lights off
Chassis POST happens here.
ASM POST happens here.
ASM
activated
See the user guide of your
instrument modules for a
description of their status LEDs.
You can view
the ASM web
interface or
bring up the
ASM SFP here.
Chassis ready
ASM ready
Power on the Chassis First then the Host Controller
The chassis and host PC must be powered up and down in the following
sequence. The chassis should be powered up first, which will initiate its built-in
self test. During self test, the chassis STATUS LED will be amber. The STATUS
LED will blink green and then stay green continuously when the ASM is ready.
The ASM then powers up each module slot. The remote host PC should be
turned on only after all installed modules have performed their
initialization—see your module documentation for initialization information. An
embedded controller such as the M9536A handles this sequence automatically.
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Step 5: Set Up the Host PC
In brief, the host PC must be off whenever the chassis is powered up or down.
Because modules are not hot-swappable, the chassis must be powered down
before modules are added or removed.
While the power sequencing shown above does not apply to an embedded
controller (because an embedded controller and chassis are powered
simultaneously), an embedded controller must also be restarted (after Windows
starts) if the chassis configuration was changed in any way while the chassis and
embedded controller were powered on.
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Step 6: Install IO Libraries Suite and Connect to the Web Interface
This step describes how to install the Keysight IO Libraries Suite and verify that
the chassis can be found by Keysight Connection Expert, which is part of IO
Libraries Suite.
You can use either the M9521A Web Interface or the M9521A Soft Front Panel
(SFP) to monitor and control the ASM, including triggering, configuring the ASM
LAN ports, and monitoring basic health of the ASM. In this step, the Web
Interface is used to verify that the host PC can communicate to the chassis.
Using the SFP to monitor and control the chassis is described in the M9521A ASM Soft Front Panel Help File.
IMPORTANT: The installation and setup information in this manual
is generic.
Some AXIe modules and systems require a different installation
and setup procedure than described in this manual. Refer to the
installation documentation supplied with your AXIe module and
or system for detailed installation information.
For example, installation of the Keysight IO Libraries is not
required for all AXIe systems.
Host PC Requirements
To install and run the required software (Microsoft.NET, Keysight IO Libraries
version 17.1 or later, and chassis device drivers), the host PC requires the
following:
Operating SystemWindows 7 (SP1), 32-bit or 64-bit
BrowserMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6 (or later)
Processor800 MHz or greater
Minimum RAM4 GB for 32-bit OS
Available Hard Disk
Space
GraphicsSupport for DirectX 9 graphics with 128MB
For Best Performance
Windows 8.1, 32-bit or 64-bit
16 GB for 64-bit
1.5 GB
graphics memory recommended
Keysight’s M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller requires Windows Embedded
System 7 32- or 64-bit Operating System. 8 GB RAM minimum recommended.
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In addition, the host PC must be able to enumerate the AXIe chassis.
Many computers are not capable of enumerating a sufficient
number of PCIe slots to ensure that slots in an external chassis are
enumerated. Keysight maintains a document listing the
integrated, rack mount, desktop and laptop computers that have
been verified to properly enumerate PCIe devices in the AXIe
chassis, at www.keysight.com/find/axie-chassis.
Keysight’s M9536A Embedded Controller must have BIOS AG16 or
later.
Installing the Keysight IO Libraries Suite
Note that IO Libraries Suite version 17.1or later is required to access the chassis
features. We recommend that you always use the latest version of Keysight IO
Libraries.
If you are using a Keysight embedded controller such as the
M9536A, the Keysight IO Libraries is already installed. Make
certain that it is version 17.1 or later. In Keysight Connection
Expert, go to Help>About.
Only one installation of the Keysight IO Libraries Suite is required
on the host PC. This installation is used by both the M9521A ASM
and the M9514A chassis software that is installed in the next
section as well as the drivers associated with each module that
you install in the chassis.
Two libraries, IVI Shared Components and VISA Shared Components, are
required by the IO Libraries Suite. If these libraries are not already
installed on your controller, the IO Libraries Suite installer will
install them. If IVI Shared Components and VISA Shared Components
are already installed, the IO Libraries Suite installer will upgrade
these libraries to the latest version, if necessary, using the same
installation location used by the previous version.
1 Insert the Keysight IO Libraries Suite Automation Ready CD into the optical
drive of your host PC. If you are using an embedded controller such as the
Keysight M9536A, you can download the latest IO Libraries Suite at:
www.keysight.com/find/iosuite
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2 Wait a few seconds for the auto-run window to appear. If the auto-run
window does not appear automatically,
– Click: Start > Run...
– Type: <drive>:Autorun\IOLibraries.hta
where <drive> is your optical drive letter.
3 Follow the installer prompts to install the Keysight IO Libraries Suite.
Using Keysight Connection Expert to Confirm Connection to the M9521A
This section describes use of Keysight Connection Expert to confirm that the host
PC can connect to the ASM. Keysight Connection Expert is installed during the
installation of Keysight IO Libraries Suite.
This section assumes Keysight IO Libraries Suite version 17.1or
later is installed. Earlier versions of IO Libraries Suite behaved
differently. Always use the latest version of Keysight IO Libraries
Suite.
Keysight Connection Expert will use either the LAN interface or
the PCIe interface to connect to the chassis, whichever interface
is cabled between the host PC and the chassis. Both of these
interfaces appear under the LAN category in Keysight Connection
Expert. The listing of the PCIe interface under the LAN category is
due to the presence of the Network Interface Controller (NIC) as a
chassis PCIe endpoint.
The section “Host PC/Chassis Interface Topics” on page 28
includes a number of interface topics that may be of assistance in
establishing a connection between the host PC and the chassis.
Launch Keysight Connection Expert using one of the following methods:
a If you allowed the Automation Ready CD to place an icon () on your
desktop, double-click the icon to launch the program.
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The Keysight Connection Expert window displays.
The Instrument I/O on this PC pane shows instrument connections on your PC.
Note that the AXIe chassis is listed under the PXI0 Interface and the LAN
(TCPIP0) interface. You will need to manually add it using the Connection Expert
Add LAN dialog.
Launch the Web Interface from Keysight Connection Expert
This section describes how to launch and use the ASM Web Interface. Note that
the Web Interface can be accessed over LAN or PCIe, whichever interface is
connected. Note also that the ASM soft front panel (SFP) provides significant
additional functionality to the Web Interface. However, using the Web Interface
requires only a browser on the host PC, whereas using the SFP requires installing
the AXIe ASM software (which includes the SFP) on the host PC.
1 To launch the ASM Web Interface, click the button.
See the screen capture on the previous page. The Web Interface will be
displayed in a new window.
If you have problems launching the ASM Web interface, check
your browser’s proxy settings. When Keysight Connection Expert
launches a Web interface for an ASM, it hands off the
http://<address> to the browser or dedicated web application.
Therefore, it should not use a proxy.
The home page displays information about your ASM. Click the Ad vanced
Information button to view additional information.
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ASM
Firmware
Version
Home Page - View General Information about the ASM, such as
product identification, firmware version and LAN parameters.
LAN Configuration Page - View/change IP address, domain, and
subnet. Display service discovery information and LAN status.
Help Page - General help topics and context-based help for the
current page.
The three buttons at left are the Web Interface’s menu: At right is a brief
description of what you can do on each page.
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Note that the M9514A chassis and the M9521A ASM have different web
interfaces. Refer to the M9514A and M9521A User Guide for detailed
information.
The M9514A and M9521A User Guide has a chapter covering the Web
Interfaces, with examples showing all parameters you can view or configure.
On the M9514A LAN Configuration Web Page and the M9521A LAN
Configuration Web Page, there is a button labeled, “Reset
User--Settable Memory.” This button resets all user-settable
non-volatile memory, returning the chassis or ASM to its factory
default state.
Clicking on this button resets all user-settable non volatile
memory in the chassis or ASM to its factory state. Doing this will
interrupt connectivity with the chassis or ASM and will require
setting up the chassis or ASM as a new device in Keysight
Connection Expert. See the M9514A and M9521A User Guide for
detailed information
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Step 7: Install the Software
Step 7: Install the Software
You can monitor and control the ASM or the chassis entirely from the Web
Interface. To use the ASM Soft Front Panel (SFP) to monitor and control the ASM,
and to develop programs to control the ASM, you will need to install the software
(IVI or LabVIEW) appropriate for your programming environment. To do so:
1 Insert the Keysight AXIe Chassis and Controller Software and Product
Information CD in the host PC. If you do not have the CD or a CD drive on your
PC, you can download the most recent version of the SFP and drivers at
www.keysight.com/find/M9521A.
2 Select the M9521A menu and click the Install Driver Software
the browser prompts to install the drivers you will need.
Launch the Soft Front Panel
As mentioned previously, you can use either the Web Interface or the soft front
panel (SFP) to monitor the ASM. Note also that the soft front panel (SFP)
provides more functionality than the Web Interface. To launch the SFP, click on
the Windows Start button. Under All Programs, click on Keysight, then AXIe System
Module (M9521), then AXIeSM SFP.
button and follow
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Step 8. Next Steps
Now that you have completed basic ASM startup, Keysight recommends you
read the M9514A and M9521A User Guide. That User Guide provides detailed
information for using all of the features of the ASM such as the Status LED,
triggering, the bidirectional ports, etc. To read the User Guide:
1 Insert the AXIe Chassis and Controller Software and Product Information CD
in the host PC. If you do not have the CD or a CD drive on your PC, you can
download the most recent version of the SFP and drivers at
www.keysight.com/find/M9521A.
2 Select the M9514A menu (or the M9521A menu) and click the M9514A and
M9521A User Guide link to access the document.
Host PC/Chassis Interface Topics
This section describes a number of host PC/ASM interface topics that may be of
assistance in establishing a connection between the host PC and the ASM.
Unless otherwise noted, these topics relate to interfacing to the ASM itself, not
to other modules in the chassis slots.
Step 8. Next Steps
1 If you are using an embedded controller such as the Keysight M9536A,
communication with the ASM is through the chassis backplane; external PCIe
and Ethernet connections from the embedded controller to chassis are not
required.
With the Keysight M9536A Embedded Controller installed in the
AXIe chassis, do not connect any PCIe cables to the PCIe 1 or PCIe 2
connectors on the ASM.
2 If you are using an external desktop or rackmount PC as the host PC, you will
need to install a compatible PCIe Cable Adapter in the PC.
If no embedded controller is installed in the chassis, PCIe1
connector is automatically configured as Upstream for connection to
an external computer.
The following table lists compatible Keysight adapters and cable:
PCIe x8 Gen 2 Host Cable AdapterPass PCIe x8 Cable
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Keysight M9048AKeysight Y1202A (2 meters)
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3 Network communications over PCIe uses the TCP/IP network protocol
because the chassis PCIe endpoint is a Network Interface Controller (NIC).
Therefore, when accessed over PCIe, the AXIe chassis will appear as a LAN
device in Keysight Connection Expert. When accessed over LAN, the AXIe
chassis will, as expected, also appear as a LAN device in Keysight Connection
Expert.
4 Modules installed in the chassis slots that use the PCIe interface will be
displayed by Keysight Connection Expert under the PXIO label, not under the
LAN label.
5 For a PCIe connection to the chassis, a private IP address beginning with
169.254 will be assigned. If a direct LAN connection is made from the host PC
to the chassis, a private IP address beginning with 169.254 will likewise be
assigned.
6 If you have established a direct LAN connection to the chassis (establishing,
for example, a private IP address of 169.254.1.0) and if your browser is
configured to use a proxy server, your browser may not be able to display the
chassis Web Interface. The example figure below shows how to bring up the
LAN Settings dialog (in Internet Explorer 8) that is used to configure proxy
server settings.
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7 PCIe is logically an extension of the host PC backplane. If the PCIe interface is
used to connect to the chassis, the chassis NIC appears to Windows as if it is
installed directly in the PC.
If you are using the PCIe interface to connect to the Keysight AXIe chassis, an
Intel PCIe-to-LAN network adapter in the chassis will appear to Windows as a
locally installed device in your PC. Most Windows versions provide the
necessary Intel network driver for this adapter.
However, if you see the 'Found New Hardware Wizard' dialog on your PC, and
if the dialog indicates that software needs to be installed for an Ethernet
Controller, you will need to install the Intel PROWin32.exe network driver on
your PC. To install this driver, please see the Intel instructions for the
PROWin32.exe driver.
If you are interfacing to the chassis using only its LAN interface, the
PCIe-to-LAN network adapter will not be visible to your PC, and the
aforementioned driver does not need to be installed.
8 If the chassis is connected only to LAN, the chassis will attempt to obtain an
IP address using DHCP.
9 If both PCIe and LAN are connected to the chassis, the LAN VISA resource
name is used to connect to the chassis.
10 Do not attach a LAN cable after communications has been established over
the PCIe cable. Doing this will disrupt PCIe communications, and will not
provide LAN communications — the chassis will become inaccessible and
rebooting of the PC will be required to restore communications.
If you need both LAN and PCIe communications, connect both cables prior to
powering-up the chassis.
11 If you have connected to the chassis using PCIe and/or LAN, and want to
visually confirm that you are, in fact, communicating to the chassis that you
believe you are communicating to, you can click the Turn on Front Panel Identification Indicator link on the Web Interface home page as highlighted
below. This will flash the STATUS LED of the chassis you are interfacing to.
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Service And Support
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 Support information on the product web page at:
www.keysight.com/find/M9521A.
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.
Service And Support
– Product model number (for example, M9521A)
– 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 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”.
5 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.
Keysight On The Web
You can find information about technical and professional services, product
support, and equipment repair and service on the Web:
http://www.keysight.com.
Select your country from the drop-down menu at the top. Under Electronic Test and Measurement, click on Services. The Web page that appears next has
contact information specific for your country.
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Accessories
Keysight by phone
Product Warranty
If you do not have access to the Internet, call one of the numbers in the table
below:
Keysight Call Centers and Regional Headquarters
United States and Canada:Test and Measurement Call Center
(800) 452 4844 (toll-free in US)
Europe:(41 22) 780 8111
Japan:Measurement Assistance Center
(81) 0426 56 7832
Latin America:305 269 7548
Asia-Pacific:(85 22) 599 7777
Accessories
To find warranty information on your M9521A ASM, go to
www.keysight.com/find/warranty and enter your model number in the Product
Number field, and enter the serial number from the chassis rear panel in the Serial
No. field.
The following user-replaceable assemblies and accessories are available from
Keysight. Only Keysight approved accessories shall be used:
AccessoryKeysight Model Number
Single Slot AXIe Filler PanelY1221A
AXIe MultiFrame Cable 0.5 mY1223A
AXIe MultiFrame Cable 3.0mY1223A
Other parts originally supplied with the AXIe System Module or chassis may be
available from Keysight.
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Safety-Related Specifications
Safety-Related Specifications
This section provides a partial set of safety-related specifications for the Keysight
M9521A AXIe System Module. Complete specifications are included in the
Keysight M9514A AXIe Chassis and M9521A AXIe System Module Data Sheet.
Module Characteristics
Standards ComplianceAXIe 1.0 and 2.0 Specifications
Module form factor1-slot AXIe
Size30.5 mm W x 350.9 mm H x 292.4 mm D
(1.2 in W x 13.8 in H x 11.5 in D)
Weight (nominal)2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
Chassis CompatibilityAXIe System Module
* Not compatible with M9502A or M9505A because these chassis do not have a system slot.
*
Environmental
*,†,‡
Operating and storage conditions
OperatingStorage
Temperature0
Altitudeup to 3000 metersup to 4600 meters
HumidityType tested at 95%, +40
° C to 50° C-25° C to 60° C
° C (non-condensing)
Vibration
Operating random vibration: type tested at 5 to 500 Hz, 0.21 g rms
Survival random vibration: type tested at 5 to 500 Hz, 2.09 g rms
* Characteristics apply to both M9514A and M9521A unless otherwise noted.
† 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.
‡ Test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3.
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IEC/EN 61326-1
CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, Class A
AS/NZS CISPR 11
ICES/NMB-001
This ISM device complies with Canad ian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada
* Characteristics apply to both M9514A and M9521A
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