Keysight Technologies M9010A, M9019A, M9018B User Manual

User Guide

M9010A, M9018B, M9019A

Keysight PXIe Chassis Family

Notices

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Manual Part Number

M9019-90003

Edition

Fourth Edition, August 2018

Published by

Keysight Technologies, Inc. 900 S. Taft Ave. Loveland, CO 80537 USA

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, PCI Express®, and PCIe

are

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/M9010A

www.keysight.com/find/M9018B

www.keysight.com/find/M9019A

(product-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://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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Warranty

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

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

DFARS/Restricted Rights Notices

If software is for use in the performance of a U.S. Government prime contract or subcontract, Software is delivered and licensed as “Commercial computer software” as defined in DFAR 252.227-7014 (June 1995), or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a) or as “Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR

52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to Keysight Technologies’ standard commercial license terms, and nonDOD Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as defined in FAR

52.227-19(c)(1-2) (June 1987). U.S. Government users will receive no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR

52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR 252.2277015 (b)(2) (November 1995), as applicable in any technical data.

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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.

PXIe Chassis are for indoor use only.

Mains supply voltage fluctuations must not exceed ply voltage.

Transient overvoltages typically present on the Mains supply (installation CAT II)

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate 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.

±10% of the nominal sup-

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 a 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 a 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.

Contents

1 Introduction to the PXIe Chassis

Key Chassis Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front Panel Trigger Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Interactive Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chassis Maintenance and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Static-safe Handling Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

System or Cable Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the M9021A PCIe Cable Interface Module with the M9018A/B . . . . 20

Installing PXI Modules in the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Avoiding Bent Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Methods to avoid bent pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Periodic chassis inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

How to inspect your chassis backplane for bent pins or debris . . . . . . . 24

What to do if you find a bent pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Chassis Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Related Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the M9018A Chassis with the PXIe Chassis Family Driver . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Additional changes from the M9018A to the M9018B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chassis Related Products and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2 PXIe Chassis Management Capabilities

Summary of Chassis Management Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Soft Front Panel to Configure Chassis Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

The Chassis Alarm Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3 Chassis and Host Controller Power Up or Down Sequence

Methods of powering up the chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power Up Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Power Down Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Performing a System Power Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Performing a Chassis Hard Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4 Chassis Alarm Architecture

Power-on Default Alarm Thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Events Which Re-establish the Power-on Default Thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Relationship Between Alarm Occurred and the Front Panel LEDs. . . . . . . . . . 47

Soft Front Panel Alarm Thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

5 Power Supply Operation

Power Supply Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Temperature Derating of the Primary Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Power Calculator Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Over Temperature Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Over-current Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Short Circuit Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Internal Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Internal Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Front Panel Power LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Measuring the Main Voltage Rails Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Monitoring the Power Supply Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

6 Chassis Cooling and Rack Mounting

Overview of chassis cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Monitoring the Chassis Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Monitoring Chassis Fan Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Setting the Fan Speed vs. Chassis Temperature Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Default Minimum Fan Speed Threshold Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Rack Mounting the Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Rack Mount Accessory Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7 10 MHz Reference Clock Source

8 Configuring the PXI Trigger Bus

Chassis Trigger Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Trigger Bus Segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Trigger Line Reservations and Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Persistent Versus Volatile Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Example: Persistent Versus Volatile Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Configuring PXI Trigger Bus Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Front Panel Trigger Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Trigger Port capability as a function of the firmware version . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Trigger Port capability using Trigger Bridge 2018 firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Front Panel Trigger Port Configuration Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using KtMTrig Trigger Manager IVI Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Supported Operating Systems:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Shared Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

VISA.NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Uninstall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

9 Multiple Chassis Operation

Multiple Chassis Power Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Power Sync Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Power Sync and Other Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Chassis Rear Panel Inhibit Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Wake on LAN Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Wake on PCIe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Remote Power On with M9022A, M9023A, M9024A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Power Sync with Multiple PXIe Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Connect Multiple PXIe or AXIe Chassis Together with a Single Controller? . 111

10 PCIe Link Configuration

Changing and Restoring the M9018 PCIe Switch Fabric Configuration . . . . 115

Selecting a Link Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Additional Fabric Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Using the PCIe Switch Fabric Configurator program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Configuring the chassis to run at Gen 1 speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Reconfiguration failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Restoring operation after an interruption of the configuration process . . 130

Restoring the Factory Default 1x8 Base Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

11 Chassis Maintenance

Chassis Firmware and Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Viewing the Chassis Revision Information Using the SFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Viewing the Chassis Revision Information Using the IVI Drivers . . . . . . . . 141

Updating Chassis Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Chassis Backplane Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Performing a Chassis Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Performing Self Test using the Soft Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Performing Self Test using the IVI Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Self Test Codes and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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PXIe Chassis Family User Guide

1 Introduction to the PXIe Chassis

Keysight provides three PXIe chassis in the PXIe Chassis Family:

– M9010A – a Gen 3, 24 GB/s,10-Slot PXI chassis

(www.keysight.com/find/M9010A)

– M9018B – a Gen 2, 8GB/s, 18-Slot PXI chassis

(www.keysight.com/find/M9018B)

– M9019A – a Gen 3, 24 GB/s, 18-Slot PXI chassis

(www.keysight.com/find/M9019A)

The PXIe chassis is the backbone of a PXIe system. These chassis have a high performance backplane providing PXI modules in the chassis the ability to communicate rapidly with one another and to PC. It also provides power and cooling for the modules.

The PXIe Chassis Family Driver supports five PXIe Chassis including the M9010A, M9018A, M9018B, M9019A, and M9043A. The M9018A is now discontinued, but still fully supported by the PXIe Chassis Family Driver. The M9018B is a drop-in replacement for the M9018A. The M9043A is only available as part of a Keysight solution. The M9043A has all the features of the M9019A plus an integrated High Frequency Reference clock. The High Frequency Reference clock features match those found in the M9300A, thus providing all the M9300A features without consuming a module slot.

For information on using M9018A, refer to the user documentation available at www.keysight.com/find/M9018A. For information regarding using the PXIe Family Chassis Driver with the M9018A, see “Using the M9018A Chassis with the PXIe Chassis Family

Driver” on page 28.

It is assumed that you have turned on the chassis system, installed the Keysight IO Libraries Suite, the chassis drivers, and the chassis Soft Front Panel. The Keysight PXIe Chassis Family Startup Guide provides step-by-step guidance on turning on the chassis system.

Introduction to the PXIe Chassis Key Chassis Features

Key Chassis Features

The Keysight family of PXIe chassis is designed for easy integration into large systems containing multiple PXIe chassis and other, non-PXI instrumentation. The Keysight PXIe chassis have these key features:

– Up to 16 PXIe hybrid slots (the M9010A has 8 hybrid slots), 1 PXIe timing

slot, and 1 PXIe system slot.

– 4U chassis with innovative cooling design.

– Ultra high performance PCIe interface

-- The M9010A has Gen 3 PCIe with a two-link (x8, x16) system slot and x8 links to the hybrid/timing slots.

-- The M918B provides configurable 2-Link (2x8) and 4-Link (4x4) plus M9021A configuration (1x8).

-- The M9019A provides Gen 3 PCIe with a two-link (x8, x16) system slot and x8 links to the hybrid/timing slots.

– High data bandwidth (maximum 24 GB/s system and 8 GB/s slot-to-slot).

– Multi-chassis power-sequencing using rear panel RJ-45 connectors.

– Front panel external trigger input/output ports.

– One common driver supports IVI-C and IVI.NET for all three chassis (and

the M9018A PXIe chassis).

Figure 1 shows a front view of the M9019A chassis. The M9018B chassis is

similar; the M9010A chassis is similar but has ten slots.

Figure 1 Keysight M9019A PXIe Chassis Front and Side View (The other chassis are similar)

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Key Chassis Features Introduction to the PXIe Chassis

The following figure shows the M9019A chassis rear panel. The M9018B chassis rear panel is similar; the M9010A chassis has two fans.

Figure 2 Keysight M9019A PXIe Chassis Rear and Side View (The other chassis are similar)

Front Panel Trigger Ports

Two front panel SMB trigger connectors connect to the PXI [0:7] backplane trigger bus in Trigger Bus Segment 1 and 2 in the M9010A chassis and Trigger Bus Segments 1, 2 and 3 in the M9018B and M9019A chassis. For information on using these two trigger ports, see “Front Panel Trigger Ports” on page 89.

Figure 3 Chassis Front Panel Trigger Ports (M9019A shown)

Make certain that your test system application is not running when you reconfigure these two trigger ports. Reconfiguring the ports may cause an unexpected pulse on the trigger port lines.

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Introduction to the PXIe Chassis Interactive Block Diagram

Interactive Block Diagram

An interactive Block Diagram exists for all three chassis. This Block Diagram is usable for training and understanding how the chassis works. You can download the block diagram from:

www.keysight.com/find/pxi-blockdiagram

The Block Diagram and other information is available on the individual the web pages of the three PXIe chassis:

www.keysight.com/find/M9010A

www.keysight.com/find/M9018B

www.keysight.com/find/M9019A

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Chassis (Static) Block Diagram

Figure 4 Chassis (Static) Block Diagram

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Chassis Maintenance and Inspection Introduction to the PXIe Chassis

Chassis Maintenance and Inspection

These chassis are Safety Class 1 Products (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. Inspect the protective conductor periodically to ensure that it is uninterrupted.

- No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

- To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.

- To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the chassis power cord before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.

No periodic maintenance of the chassis is required. However, Keysight recommends monitoring the Primary Power Module (PPM) voltage rails, the chassis fan speeds, and the chassis firmware an ongoing basis:

– Power supply voltages —The power supply voltages (5 Vdc, 5 Vaux, 12 Vdc,

and –12 Vdc) should all be within ±5% (10% for 3.3 Vdc) of their nominal values. Keysight recommends checking the power rails at least yearly. The power rails are accessible on the rear panel DB-9 connector. See

“Measuring the Main Voltage Rails Directly” on page 54.

–Fan speeds —The chassis has fans located at the rear of the chassis. A low

fan speed possibly indicates that a fan is wearing out or a fan blade is partially obstructed. Keysight recommends using the chassis Soft Front Panel to check the fan speeds yearly as well. See “Monitoring Chassis Fan

Speeds” on page 67.

– Chassis firmware — Keysight recommends that you periodically check to see

if there is a chassis firmware revision available that is later than your chassis firmware revision. If so, it is suggested that you download and install the latest firmware revision available as described in “Updating

Chassis Firmware” on page 141.

If a power supply voltage is out of tolerance or a fan speed is low, see the Keysight PXIe Family Chassis Service Guide for diagnostic information and troubleshooting tips.

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Introduction to the PXIe Chassis Chassis Maintenance and Inspection

The weight of an empty M9018B or M9019A PXIe chassis (no modules installed in the chassis) is approximately 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg). Lift the chassis using a single side handle only when the total chassis weight (chassis plus installed modules) does not exceed 75 lbs (34.0 kg). Otherwise use both side handles to lift the chassis.

The M9010A chassis weighs 30.91 lbs (14.02 kg). Installing modules in the chassis may increase its weight to a

point where two people are required to lift the chassis. If two people are not available, use a mechanical lift to lift the chassis. The chassis should be transported using a rolling cart.

Static-safe Handling Procedures

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Use a static-safe work station to perform at work on electronic assemblies. The figure shows a static-safe work station using two types of ESD protection:

- 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.

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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Chassis Maintenance and Inspection Introduction to the PXIe Chassis

Terminology

The combination of the chassis, the host controller (and a PCIe cable if the host controller is a remote controller), and the chassis I/O software running on the host controller is referred to as a chassis system. The computer that controls the chassis is known as the host controller or system controller, and is shown at the top of the hierarchy in the following figure.

Figure 5 System Controller Types

The host controller can either be a remote controller or an embedded controller.

A remote controller can be a desktop PC or a rack mounted PC. The remote controller interfaces to the chassis with an M9048B or M9049A Host Adapter PCIe Interface modules (desktop adapter) installed in the PC, through a PCIe cable to an M9022A, M9023A, or M9024A PXIe System Interface Module installed in slot 1 of the chassis. The M9048A and M9021A can be used with the M9018A and M9018B chassis in Gen 2 mode.

An embedded controller, such as the Keysight M9037A Embedded Controller, is a small form-factor, Windows-based PC that is designed for installation in the system controller slot of the chassis (slot 1). An embedded controller consumes two or three expansion slots to the left of chassis slot 1.

For a PC to serve as a remote controller, its BIOS must enumerate all the PCIe slots in the chassis. Many computers cannot enumerate a sufficient number of PCIe slots and may not work for your configuration.

Keysight provides the document Tested PC and PXI/AXIe Chassis

Configurations, which lists the embedded, desktop and

rack-mounted PCs that have been verified to enumerate the PCIe slots in the PXIe chassis. Use this document, available under the Document Library tab at www.keysight.com/find/pxi-chassis, to guide your selection of remote controller PCs.

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Introduction to the PXIe Chassis System or Cable Interface Modules

Note: Ensure the M9018A/B backplane switch is in the right-hand position when using the M9021A.

System or Cable Interface Modules

Make certain that you install the driver software for the M9022A, M9023A, or M9024A System Interface Modules. The M9021A Cable Interface module does not require a software driver.

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

Using the M9021A PCIe Cable Interface Module with the M9018A/B

The M9021A PCIe Cable Interface module does not derive power from the chassis connector used by PXI embedded controllers. Instead, the modules use the top connector on the chassis backplane for its 3.3V and 12V power. However, a switch on the M9018A and M9018B chassis backplane must be set to supply those voltages to the connector.

The default position of the switch is to the left and does not supply the voltages to the connector. To use the M9021A Cable Interface module in Slot 1 of either chassis, you must move the slide switch to the right before installing the module.

Figure 6 M9018A/B Backplane Switch Note: Setting this switch is not required for the M9022A, M9023A, or M9024A.

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Installing PXI Modules in the Chassis Introduction to the PXIe Chassis

Installing PXI Modules in the Chassis

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

PXI hardware does not support “hot-swap” (changing modules while the chassis is powered on) capabilities. Before installing or removing a module into/from the chassis, power off the chassis to prevent damage to modules.

– Ensure proper chassis airflow is maintained

– Select a chassis that provides thermal protection if fans become

inoperable or forced air cooling is obstructed

– Use slot blockers (Keysight Y1212A) and EMC filler panels (Keysight

Y1213A) in empty module slots to ensure proper operating temperatures. The Keysight Y1214B Air Inlet kit (not for M9010A use) supplies additional cooling air from the front of the chassis. These accessories optimize module temperature performance and reliability of test system.

– Monitor the chassis temperatures and fan speeds to determine a balance

of fan noise and cooling performance.

– Do not disable fans. Position chassis to allow plenty of space around

chassis air intake and fan exhaust.

– Place the chassis in a horizontal position such as in a rack or on a bench.

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

The M9018B and M9019A chassis have multiple air intakes located at the lower sides, lower front, and chassis bottom. Do not block the air intakes or fan exhausts.

The M9010A chassis has two fans that pull air from the rear of the chassis and exhausts it out the front and top. Do not block the air intakes or fan exhausts.

Inserting modules into the chassis when it is in a vertical position increases the possibility of bend ing pins on the backplane and permanently damaging the chassis. It is recommended that you insert modules only with the chassis in a horizontal position, such as in a rack or on a bench. Once the modules are inserted and secured, the chassis may be used in a vertical position. However, before moving the chassis to the vertical position, install all the blanking plates to prevent debris falling onto the chassis and getting lodged in the backplane connectors.

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Avoiding Bent Pins

The chassis backplane contains hundreds of pins. These pins mate with the sockets on the module when you slide the module into the chassis. When you first insert the module, you insert it between the top and bottom rails. As you slide the module in, the side of the connectors touch to further align the module's connector over the pins. The final push to insert the module seats the pins tightly in the connectors.

Be aware that misuse can result in bent pins. If a chassis backplane has a single bent pin, it is possible that scope of the damage is limited to one slot. However, a bent pin can touch an adjacent pin, causing an electrical short that further damages all slots in the chassis. The impact of a bent pin can range from none, to subtle, to severe. A bent pin can cause unpredictable behavior in the chassis and the instruments. It can be very difficult to determine the root cause of this erratic behavior.

Methods to avoid bent pins

- Insert modules in horizontal chassis

Only insert modules in a chassis that is positioned horizontally, such as in a rack or on a bench. Do not stand the module on the floor and slide the modules in vertically. The mechanical engineering tolerances do not support quality alignment while the chassis is in the vertical position. Once the modules are secured and all blanking plates installed, the chassis can be used in a vertical position.

- Avoid open slots in a vertical chassis

If a chassis is positioned vertically and slots are open, it is easy for debris to fall onto the connector pins. If the slots are open, avoid the vertical position even if it is temporary while deploying the chassis. It is easy for debris to fall in unnoticed and lodge into the connectors.

- Do not use force

Use very gentle pressure when you slide in the modules. If there is an unusual restriction, pause and inspect. Pushing harder might bend a pin.

- Inspect before use

Prior to sliding a module into a slot, inspect the end of the connector for damage. Look at the holes into which the pins insert to ensure that the holes are empty. Look for scratches or groves in the plastic connector that might cause misalignment or hint at past damage. If you find damage, repair it before use.

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Although rare, it is possible to spread damage with the use of a single defective module. If you have a module with an undetected damaged connector and move it from slot to slot or from chassis to chassis, you might be damaging every slot you slide the module into. Once a chassis' pins are damaged in that slot, it is possible to damage a good module by sliding it into one of the damaged slots.

Periodic chassis inspection

Depending on your use, you might never need to examine a chassis backplane for bent pins. Perhaps you assemble a system once and then it is never subsequently modified. This type of use does not require inspection. However, if your chassis use pattern is to have modules inserted and removed on a regular basis, and if it is done by many different people, you might find it beneficial to periodically inspect all of your chassis backplanes.

How to inspect your chassis backplane for bent pins or debris

Remove all the modules from the chassis. Remove power. Move the chassis to a well-lit bench and stand the chassis on end so that light shines down onto the backplane. Visually inspect all the pins on the backplane. Verify the pins are in straight rows. Look for discoloration resulting from an electrical short.

Look for and remove debris laying in the backplane connectors.

What to do if you find a bent pin

Send the chassis in for repair.

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Chassis Front Panel LEDs

The chassis contains three LEDs on its front panel to the left of the ON/Standby (power) push button, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 7 Chassis Front Panel LEDs

The front panel LEDs, depending on whether they are off, on continuously, or flashing, provide important information on the status of the chassis, and should be monitored regularly. The following table lists each LED and describes the information it provides.

The M9010A has a protective algorithm to monitor the AC input current and automatically power-off if the AC input current goes above 8.5A. When automatically powered-off, the chassis will continually blink the power LED 3 times.

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Table 1 Chassis LEDs

LED (color)

Temp LED (amber)

Fan LED (green)

Power LED (blue)

Off On Continuously Flashing All three LEDs flash

This LED is off if the chassis temperatures are OK. To allow you to validate that this LED is working, the LED is turned on for the first three seconds after the chassis is powered up.

Indicates that the chassis is turned off.

See the Keysight

PXIe Chassis Family Service Guide for details.

Indicates that the chassis is turned off. If you attempt to turn the chassis on but the Power LED remains off, this can indicate several possible problems

See the Keysight

PXIe Chassis Family Service Guide for details.

This LED is never on continuously.

Indicates all fans are operating above the minimum limit RPM. The default minimum limit for the M9010A is 900 RPM and for the M9018B and M9019A is 1200 RPM. The fan speed minimum limit can be changed in the SFP or programmatically. The limit, if changed, is reset back to the default minimum limit RPM at the next chassis power cycle.

Indicates all supply voltages are within their limits. Factory default limits are

±10% for 3.3V and ±5% for the other

power supply voltages.

The limits can be changed in the SFP or programmatically. The limits, if changed, are reset to factory default at the next chassis power cycle.

Indicates one or more temperature sensors is reporting a temperature above the limit, either the 70°C default limit or the user set limit. The limit, if changed, is reset back to 70°C at the next chassis power cycle. If the temperature condition causing the flashing to occur is no longer present, the Temperature LED will turn off, indicating that the chassis temperatures are OK.

Indicates that one or more of the fans are operating below the minimum limit, either the default minimum limit RPM or, if changed, the user set minimum limit.

If the fan speed condition causing the flashing to occur is no longer present, the Fan LED will return to on continuously.

Indicates one or more of the four supply voltages are outside of their limits, either the factory default limits or, the user-set limits. Refer to the Keysight PXIe Chassis Family Service Guide for troubleshooting suggestions.If the power supply condition causing the flashing to occur is no longer present, the Power LED returns to continuously on state. See note above about the M9010A over-current protection

All three LEDs on for 10 seconds and off for 1 second indicates that the Monitor Processor, which controls flashing of the LEDs, has been unable to communicate with the Chassis Manager. Refer to the

PXIe Chassis Family Service Guide for

troubleshooting information.

The Soft Front Panel Identify On feature allows you to identify which chassis is connected to the SFP application. For example, if you have multiple M9019A chassis in a system with an SFP application running for each chassis, you can easily identify with chassis is connected to the application. When you click the Identify On check box, all three front panel LEDs (Fan, Temp, and Power) blink at a 7 to 10 second rate (50% duty cycle).

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Related Documentation Introduction to the PXIe Chassis

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