Agilent 70420A Installation Guide

Agilent Technologies E5500B
Phase Noise Measurement System

Installation Guide

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1. WelcometotheE5500BPhaseNoiseMeasurementSystemSeriesof
Solutions

WhatYou’llFindinThisChapter................................1-1

Introduction................................................1-3

SystemRequirements........................................1-4

Step1.UnpackingYourSystem................................1-5

Step2.InstallingtheHardware.................................1-6

Step2a-RemovingyourComputer’sCover...................1-7

Step2b-AccessingyourComputer’sISASlots................1-8

Step2c-TakingESDPrecautions...........................1-9

Step2d-InstallingtheInterfaceCards.......................1-10

Step2e-ReplacingtheComputerCover.....................1-13

Step3.InstallingtheI/OLibraries.............................1-16

Step3a-InstallingtheAgilent/HPI/OLibraries...............1-16

Step3b-InstallingtheAgilent/HPI/OLibraryUpgrade........1-17

Step4.InstallingthePC-DigitizerSoftware.....................1-19

Step5.InstallingtheWindowsNT4.0ServicePack...............1-20

Step6.InstallingtheMeasurementSoftware.....................1-22

Step7.UsingtheAssetManagertoConfigureyourSystem.........1-23

DefaultGPIBAddresses.................................1-32

Step8.EnteringtheLicenseKeyforthePhaseNoiseTestSet.......1-33

Step9.StartingtheMeasurementSoftware......................1-36

Step10.UsingServerHardwareConnectionstoSpecifyAssetsforthe

ConfidenceTest........................................1-37

Step11.RunningtheSoftwareConfidenceTest..................1-39

BeginningtheMeasurement...............................1-41

MakingtheMeasurement.................................1-42

Congratulations........................................1-42

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1 Welcome to the E5500B Phase Noise

Measurement System Series of Solutions

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Welcome to the E5500B Phase Noise Measurement System Series of
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What You’ll Find in This Chapter...

•

“Introduction” on page 1-3

• “System Requirements” on page 1-4

• “Step 1. Unpacking Your System” on page 1-5

• “Step 2. Installing the Hardware” on page 1-6

• “Step 3. Installing the I/O Libraries” on page 1-16

• “Step 4. Installing the PC-Digitizer Software” on page 1-19

• “Step 5. Installing the Windows NT 4.0

“

Service Pack” on page 1-20

• “Step 6. Installing the Measurement Software” on page 1-22

• “Step 7. Using the Asset Manager to Configure your System” on page

1-23

• “Step 8. Entering the License Key for the Phase Noise Test Set” on page

1-33

• “Step 9. Starting the Measurement Software” on page 1-36

• “Step 10. Using Server Hardware Connections to Specify Assets for the

Confidence Test” on page 1-37

• “Step 11. Running the Software Confidence Test” on page 1-39

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Introduction

This installation guide will take you though the process of installing both the
hardware (if you did not order a preconfigured system from Agilent
Technologies) and the E5500 Phase Noise Software. A confidence test is
also included as the last step in the installation procedure.

Table 1 Installation Steps

If you ordered a preconfigured system, do these
steps:

Skip “System Requirements” on page 1-4 Read “System Requirements” on page 1-4

“Step 1. Unpacking Your System” on page 1-5 “Step 1. Unpacking Your System” on page 1-5

Skip Steps 2 to 8 “Step 2. Installing the Hardware” on page 1 -6

“Step9. Starting the Measurement Software” on page
1-36

“Step 10. Using Server Hardware Connections to Specify
Assets for the Confidence Test” on page 1-37

If you ordered an Option 1FF (delete computer), do
these steps:

“Step3. Installing the I/O Libraries” on page 1-16
“Step 4. Installing the PC-Digitizer Software” on page 1-19

“

“Step5. Installing the Windows NT 4.0
page 1-20

“Step6. Installing the Measurement Software” on page 1-22
“Step7.UsingtheAssetManagertoConfigureyourSystem”

on page 1-23
“Step8. Entering the License Key for the Phase Noise Test

Set” on page 1-33
“Step9. Starting the Measurement Software” on page 1-36

“Step10. Using Server Hardware Connections to Specify
Assets for the Confidence Test” on page 1-37

Service Pack” on

“Step11. Runningthe Software ConfidenceTest” on page
1-39

“Step11. Running the Software Confidence Test” on page
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System Requirements

The setup program in the E5500 Phase Noise Measurement Software makes
installation easy. In case you want a quick review of the system
requirements, we have listed them first.

The system requirements for the phase noise measurement software are:

• Pentium



microprocessor (100 MHz or higher recommended)

• 32 megabytes (MB) of memory (RAM)

• 1 gigabyte (GB) hard disk

• Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA)

• 2 additional 16-bit ISA slots available for the phase noise system

hardware.

❍ 1 for PC-Digitizer
❍ 1 for GPIB Interface Card

• Windows NT 4.0



• Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4 or greater

• IEEE-488 GPIB I nterface Card (Agilent/HP 82341C GPIB Interface

Card)

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Step 1. Unpacking Your System

1. Unpack and inspect the shipping container and its contents thoroughly to
ensure that nothing was damaged during shipment.

If the container or packing material is damaged, the contents should be
checked both mechanically and electrically.If the contents are damaged
or defective, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and
Service office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.

2. Verify that all parts and materials were included in the shipping
container:

• E5500 Phase Noise Measurement System CD-ROM

• E5500 Software Keyword Licence Certificate

• E5500 User’s Guide

• E5500B Installation Guide

• 9300-1408 Disposable Grounding Strap (Option 1FF)

• 5957-4369 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning Pamphlet

• PC-Digitizer Card (Option 1FF)

Table 1-2 Connectors and Adapters

Part Number Description

1250-0207 BNC, 50 ohm Termination 1 1 1
1250-0780Adapter,N(m)-BMC(f) 3231
1250-1250 Adapter,N(m) - SMA(f) 1 2
1250-2015 Adapter,SMA(f) - BNC(m) 1
5061-5311 Adapter/Saver, 3.5mm(f) - 3.5mm(f) 2 2
1250-1200 Adapter,SMA(m) - BNC(f) 2

Agilent/HP

70420A

Agilent/HP

70420A

Option 001

Agilent/HP

70420A

Option 201

Agilent/HP

70422A

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Step 2. Installing the Hardware

NOTE If you have ordered a preconfigured phase noise system from Agilent

Technologies, skip this step and proceed to “Step 9. Starting the

Measurement Software” on page 1-36.

Installing the phase noise hardware into your computer involves the
following steps:

“Step 2a - Removing your Computer’s Cover” on page 1-7
“Step 2b - Accessing your Computer’s ISA Slots” on page 1-8
“Step 2c - Taking ESD Precautions” on page 1-9
“Step 2d- Installing the Interface Cards” on page 1-10
“Step 2e - Replacing the Computer Cover” on page 1-13

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Step 2a - Removing your Computer’s Cover

CAUTION Refer to your computer’s documentation for installation safety instructions

and specific instructions for opening your computer.

Use the following steps to install the GPIB and PC-Digitizer cards in your
computer:

3. Power down the computer and all its peripherals.

4. Disconnect the power cord from the computer.

5. Unlock and remove the cover from the computer. This gives access to
the I/O slots. (See your computer documentation for detailed
instructions.)

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Step 2b - Accessing your Computer’s ISA Slots

6. Look for suitable ISA expansion slots for both the GPIB and
PC-Digitizer cards and remove the back panel’s cover plates. Choose
slots that give good access to the GPIB and PC-Digitizer connectors.

The following drawing shows a view of the ISA slots vertically
mounted; your computer’s ISA slots may be horizontally mounted, but
the process is the same.

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