Keysight P9370A, P9371A, P9372A, P9373A, P9374A Installation Manual

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Keysight Streamline Series Vector Network Analyzers

P9370A, 300 kHz to 4.5 GHz P9371A, 300 kHz to 6.5 GHz P9372A, 300 kHz to 9 GHz P9373A, 300 kHz to 14 GHz P9374A, 300 kHz to 20 GHz P9375A, 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz

Startup Guide

Notices

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Trademark Acknowledgments

Manual Part Number

P9370-90001

Edition

Edition 1, September 2020

Printed in USA/Malaysia

Published by: Keysight Technologies

1400 Fountaingrove Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Warranty

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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.

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Introduction 5

1 Getting Started

Introduction

The scope of this Startup Guide is to detail the processes of receiving and installing the Keysight Streamline Series P937xA vector network analyzer (VNA) and cables that compose the P937xA VNA. Additionally, installing the required software and verifying P937xA vector network analyzer operation is documented. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact your local Keysight Technologies Inc. representative or contact us through our support Website at

http://www.keysight.com/technicalsupport/main.

STEP 1. Unpack and Inspect the P937xA Network Analyzer

Most causes of instrument failure can be avoided if you will apply the information in this section. PLEASE READ!

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Use a static-safe work station to perform all work on electronic assemblies.

Figure 1-1 on page 6 shows a static-safe work station using two types of ESD

protection: conductive table-mat and wrist-strap combination, and 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 meg-ohm 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.

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Figure 1-1 ESD protection setup

Unpack the P937xA network analyzer from the shipping containers. Keep the black plastic port protectors and the shipping containers for possible reuse.

Inspect for Damage

After unpacking a network analyzer, 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 the network analyzers, do not touch exposed connector pins.

How to Return an Instrument for Service

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

1. Review the warranty information shipped with your product.

2. Contact Keysight to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) and

return address. For assistance finding Keysight contact information, go to www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service).

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3. Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the network yzer:

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— Name and address of owner. A P.O. box is not acceptable as a return

address.

— Network analyzer serial numbers. The serial number and host ID

labels are located on the bottom of the panel of the P937xA. The serial number can also be read from the Soft Front Panel (SFP) interface, after the

— Description of the service required or the failure.

4. On the shipping label, write ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT and the

RMA number.

5. Ship the analyzer using the original packaging materials. Shipping the

analyzer in anything other than the original packaging may result in non-warranted damage.

In your correspondence, refer to the network analyzer by serial number and by model number.

hardware is installed.

STEP 2. Check the Shipment

Use the Contents List in the shipping container and Tab le 1-1 to verify the completeness of your shipment. If not complete, refer to “Contacting Keysight”

on page 2.

Table 1-1 P9375A-Kit Contents

Qty Description Part Number

1 External Power Supply Desktop adapter 90-264AC 15VDC 6A 90W 1950-6128

China RoHS Addendum for Network Analyzer

1 Keysight safety leaflet 9320-6797

1 Quick start guide P9370-90005

1 Cable-Assembly USB 3.0 Type-A Plug to Type-C Plug 1m-LG PVC

Black

9320-6674

P9375-60010

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STEP 3. Install the Software

System Requirements

Topic

Windows 7 and 10 Requirements

Operating system Windows 10 (64 bit)

Windows 7 (64 bit)

Processor speed Intel i5 6th Generation or newer / Intel Xeon E3 or v3 or newer

Available memory 4 GB minimum (16 GB recommended)

Available disk space 2.0 GB available drive space minimum

Display resolution 1024x768 minimum

USB USB 3.0 panel mount connector directly to Intel chipset.

a. Must install IO Libraries (IOLS 2018 Update 1). BenchVue and Connection Expert are optional

downloads.

Hardware Requirements

Top ic Requirements

Controllers (PC) Refer to the above table in “System Requirements”.

Latch keys (x4) and jumpers(x3)—(Optional)

Option Y1701A – For Multi-port Configuration of P937xA

About Installing the P937xA

Products affected All P937xA vector network analyzers

Estimated installation time 2 hours

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Software Installation Overview

The software installation includes the following items:

— Keysight IO Libraries Suite (IOLS 2018 Update 1 or greater

), which includes

the Keysight Connection Expert. Download the latest version at

www.keysight.com/find/iosuite.

Ensure that Keysight IO Libraries Suite IOLS 2018 Update 1 or greater is loaded into your PC controller, before you connect and power up the P937xA.

— Network analyzer instrument software, which includes the soft front panel

(SFP) software, device drivers (IVI-C and IVI-COM, and LabVIEW G), and documentation for the P937xA V

ector Network Analyzers. Download the latest version at http://www.keysight.com/technicalsupport/main. Enter the model for your instrument and click Find.

Software Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT! Ensure your P937xA is powered down and not connected to your PC and ensure that your PC is connected to the internet.

1. Install the Keysight IO Libraries Suite (IOLS 2018 Update 1 or greater) by downloading it from www.keysight.com/find/iosuite. Follow the installer prompts to install the IO libraries.

2. Install the network analyzer software by downloading it from

http://www.keysight.com/technicalsupport/main. Enter the model for

your instrument and click Find. Follow the installer prompts.

3. Complete the installation:

a. After the InstallShield Wizard has completed, click Finish.

b. Shut down the remote controller PC, using Start > Shut down.

c. Power down the P937xA.

d. Use the power button to power up the P937xA.

1. IO Libraries version 2018 update 1, version 18.1.23205.4 or greater. BenchVue and Connection Expert are optional downloads.

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e. Power up the remote controller PC.

Check for software updates at:

http://www.keysight.com/technicalsupport/main. Enter the model for

your instrument and click Find. Follow t

he installer prompts.

Power Up the Instrument with a PC

IMPORTANT! Before connecting your P937xA to your PC, ensure that your PC has the Keysight IO Libraries Suite (IOLS 2018 Update 1 or greater) and the P937xA firmware loaded. If not, refer to “Software Installation

Overview” on page 9.

The following assumes you have previously loaded your firmware and IO Libraries (IOLS 2018 Update 1 or greater

“Software Installation Overview” on page 9.

) onto your PC. If not, refer to the

If you have loaded the IO Libraries (IOLS 2018 Update 1 or greater) and the P937xA firmware, complete the following steps:

STOP! If you have not installed the firmware and the IO Libraries (IOLS 2018 Update 1 or greater) into the PC controller, refer to “Software

Installation Overview” on page 9.

Before powering up the P937xA, ensure that the DC power connector is securely seated.

Before powering up the P937xA, ensure the P937xA "USB 3.0 to host PC" cable interface is connected to the PC controller. After your P937xA has been initialized, you can disconnect and reconnect the USB cable per a typical USB device’s behavior.

1. Install the cable interface between the PC and the chassis.

2. Power up the P937xA instrument.

3. Power up the PC.

4. Start the P937xA application software.

If your P937xA application software and P937xA does not behave as expected with the newly installed IO Libraries and firmware, cycle power on the P937xA.

1. IO Libraries version 2018 update 1, version 18.1.23205.4 or greater. BenchVue and Connection Expert are optional downloads.

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Fan Exhaust Side

Fan Intake Side

The P937xA VNA has the right side of the instrument dedicated to air intake and the left side dedicated to air exhaust.

STEP 4. Install the P937xA Network Analyzers

IMPORTANT!

Please review all safety information located in Chapter 3 before proceeding with installing and using the network analyzer.

Figure 1-2 P937xA chassis air flow

Tools Required for the Installation Procedure

— Socket adapter (part number 5023-1450) - not supplied.

— Torque driver (for use with socket adapter), set to 8 lbf-in (0.91 N.m) - not

supplied.

— Cable removal tool (part number 5002-3361) - not supplied.

— T10 torque driver, set to 9 lbf-in (1.02 N.m) – not supplied.

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Installation Procedure

Position the P937xA 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 Figure 1-2 on page 11 and to the P937xA chassis “Space Requirements” on page 12 for more information about cooling.)

IMPORTANT!

If you are using a multiport (stacked) configuration ensure you have the correct primary P9

https://www.keysight.com/find/usb-vna (i.e., click on your USB-VNA

model > Resource Center > Manuals > USB VNA Help File and search for the "Multiport and Multisite Configuration" topic (you will need to save the file to your desktop to view the files)). See also, USB Chassis Soft Front Panel Help File.

37xA assigned. Refer to,

This procedure assumes you have Option Y1701A latch keys and jumpers kit. Learn more, refer to, “Hardware Requirements” on page 8.

1. If using only one P937xA module, leave the 50 ohm loads attached as shown in Figure 1-3 on page 12.

Figure 1-3 Single P937xA Network Analyzer Module Configuration

In the following instructions, two P937xA network analyzer modules are configured. Use these instructions as a general guide if installing a different number of modules.

2. As seen in Figure 1-4 on page 13, each module is shipped with two 50 ohm loads attached to each module. To enable connections between P937xAs, some of these loads must be removed. To remove the loads, use the socket adapter, seen in Figure 1-5 on page 13, attached to the 8 lbf-in (0.91 N.m) torque driver.

a. On the first P937xA, remove the 50 ohm load from the LO Out port.

Leave the load installed on the LO In port.

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Keysight P9370A, P9371A, P9372A, P9373A, P9374A Installation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notices

Contents

1 Getting Started

Introduction

Related Documentation

STEP 1. Unpack and Inspect the P937xA Network Analyzer

Inspect for Damage

How to Return an Instrument for Service

STEP 2. Check the Shipment

STEP 3. Install the Software

System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

About Installing the P937xA

Software Installation Overview

Power Up the Instrument with a PC

STEP 4. Install the P937xA Network Analyzers

Tools Required for the Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure