Keysight Technologies M9260A Startup Manual

Keysight M9260A PXIe Audio
Analyzer

Startup Guide

Notices

CAUTION

WARNING

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Manual Part Number

M9260-90000

Edition

Edition 3, May 2018

Printed in:

Printed in Malaysia

Published by:

Keysight Technologies
Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone,
11900 Penang, Malaysia

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go/conformity. You can then search by

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The Software is “commercial computer
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Department of Defense FAR Supple­ment (“DFARS”) 227.7202, the U.S.
government acquires commercial com­puter software under the same terms
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under no obligation to update, revise or
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12.211 and 27.404.2 and DFARS

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Warranty

THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS
DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,”
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AGREEMENT SHALL CONTROL.

Safety Information

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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Safety Symbols

WARNING

The following symbol on the instrument and in the documentation indicate
precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument.

Caution, risk of danger (refer to this manual for specific Warning or Caution information)

Safety Considerations

Read the information below before using this instrument.

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards for design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight
Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.

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– If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the

equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal
condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.

– No operator serviceable inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To

prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.

– To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Keysight Technologies

instrument from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly
dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to
clean internally. To clean the connectors, use alcohol in a well ventilated
area. Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate, and the fumes to
dissipate prior to energizing the instrument.

CAUTION

– To maintain protection from electric shock and fire, replacement

components in mains circuits - including the power transformer, test
leads, and input jacks - must be purchased from Keysight. Standard fuses
with applicable national safety approvals may be used if the rating and
type are the same. Other components that are not safety-related may be
purchased from other suppliers as long as they are equivalent to the
original component (note that selected parts should be purchased only
through Keysight to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product).
If you are unsure about the applicability of a replacement component, call
a Keysight office for information.

– The maximum working voltage for the

M9260A input port is ±46 Vp while

the output port can only source up to ±10 Vp. Do not exceed the
maximum

M9260A input voltage to prevent damage to the module.

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Environmental Conditions

The M9260A is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The
table below shows the general environmental requirements for this instrument.

Environmental condition Requirement

Temperature

Humidity

Altitude Up to 3000 m

Pollution degree 2

Operating condition
– 0 °C to 55 °C
Storage condition
– –40 °C to 71 °C

Operating condition
– Up to 95% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing)
Storage condition
– Up to 90% RH at 65 °C (non-condensing)

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Regulatory Information

The M9260A complies with the following safety and Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) compliances:

Safety compliance

IEC 61010-1/EN 61010-1

EMC compliance

– IEC 61326-1/EN 61326-1 (Immunity for industrial electromagnetic

environment)

– Canada: ICES/NMB-001: Issue 4, June 2006

– Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 11

Supplementary information:

– The product was tested in a typical configuration with Keysight Technologies

test systems.

– This is a sensitive measurement apparatus by design and may have some

performance loss when exposed to ambient continuous electromagnetic
phenomenon.

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South Korean Class A EMC declaration:

Information to the user:

This equipment has been conformity assessed for use in business environments. In
a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.

– This EMC statement applies to the equipment only for use in business
environment.

사 용 자 안 내 문

이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서 가

정용 환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다 .

– 사용자 안내문은 “ 업무용 방송통신기자재 ” 에만 적용한다 .

For Class B equipment there is no current statement required.

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Regulatory Markings

The CE mark is a registered trademark
of the European Community. This CE
mark shows that the product complies
with all the relevant European Legal
Directives.

ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM
device complies with the
Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la
norme NMB-001 du Canada.

ISM GRP.1 Class A indicates that this
is an Industrial Scientific and Medical
Group 1 Class A product.

This symbol is a South Korean Class A
EMC Declaration. This is a Class A
instrument suitable for professional
use and in electromagnetic
environment outside of the home.

This symbol indicates 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 the product.

The RCM mark is a registered
trademark of the Australian
Communications and Media Authority.

This instrument complies with the
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label
indicates that you must not discard
this electrical or electronic product in
domestic household waste.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/ 96/EC

This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this
electrical or electronic product in domestic household waste.

Product category

With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this
instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product.

The affixed product label is as shown below.

Do not dispose in domestic household waste.

To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Keysight Service Center,
or visit http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml
for more information.

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/M9260A

(product-specific information and support, software and documentation
updates)

– www.keysight.com/find/assist

(worldwide contact information for repair and service)

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Table of Contents

Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Safety compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

EMC compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

South Korean Class A EMC declaration: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Regulatory Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

2002/96/EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Product category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sales and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

ESD precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Inspect the module for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Return the module for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step 2: Verify the Shipment Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 3: Install the Controller and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Set up the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Install the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 4: Install the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

M9260A front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

M9260A audio analyzer functional block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9260A Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Conduct operational verification (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

2 Characteristics and Specifications

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 Example of a static-safe work station . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Figure 1-2 InstallShield Wizard for Keysight M9260A . . . . . . . . .27

Figure 1-3 Installing the module to the chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Figure 1-4 Module installation procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Figure 1-5 M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer front panel . . . . . . . . . .32

Figure 1-6 M9260A functional block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Figure 1-7 M9260A SFP interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Figure 1-8 Connecting the BNC-BNC cables from the generator

Figure 1-9 Configuring the Analog Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Figure 1-10 Configuring the Analog Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Figure 1-11 Configuring the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Figure 1-12 Initiating M9260A audio analyzer data acquisition . . .39

outputs to the analyzer inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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List of Tables

Table 1-1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Table 1-2 Configuration for M9260A audio analyzer . . . . . . . . . .37

Table 1-3 Operational verification table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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Keysight M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer
Startup Guide

1 Inspection, Installation,

and Verification

Introduction 18

Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module 19

Step 2: Verify the Shipment Contents 23

Step 3: Install the Controller and Software 24

Step 4: Install the Module 28

Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9260A Module 34

This chapter describes the inspection, installation, and verification of the M9260A
PXIe Audio Analyzer.

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Introduction

The purpose of this Startup Guide is to describe the processes of inspecting and
setting up the Keysight M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer, installing the required
software, and verifying the basic operation of the M9260A module.

If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact your
local Keysight Technologies representative or contact us through our website at

http://www.keysight.com/find/M9260A.

Related documentation

The Keysight M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer documentation listed below can be
downloaded for free through our website at http://www.keysight.com/find/

M9260A. You can check the manual revision on the second page of each manual.

– Keysight M9260A PXIe Aud io Analyzer Startup Guide. This manual.

– Keysight M9260A PXIe Aud io Analyzer Soft Front Panel Software and Help.

Embedded in the Soft Front Panel software.

– Keysight M9260A PXIe Aud io Analyzer Programming Guide. For IVI-COM

console applications.

– Keysight M9260A PXIe Aud io Analyzer LabVIEW G Drivers Help.

– Keysight M9260A PXIe Aud io Analyzer Data Sheet.

– Keysight M9260A PXIe Aud io Analyzer Service Guide.

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CAUTION

Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module

The M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer is shipped in materials which prevent
damage from static. The module should only be removed from the packaging
in an anti-static area after ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are
taken. Store all modules in anti-static envelopes when not in use.

ESD precaution

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 are the recommended ESD accessories and can be purchased from
your local supplier.

– Conductive table mat with wrist-strap combination.

– Conductive floor mat with heel-strap combination.

Both types, when used together, provide a significant level of ESD protection. Of
the two, only the table mat with wrist-strap combination provides adequate ESD
protection when used alone. To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories
must provide at least 1 Ω of isolation from ground.

Figure 1-1 shows an example of a static-safe work station using both types of ESD

protection: conductive table mat with wrist-strap combination, and conductive
floor mat with heel-strap combination.

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WARNING

Figure 1-1 Example of a static-safe work station

These techniques for a static-safe work station should not be used when
working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 V.

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Inspect the module for damage

CAUTION

NOTE

Unpack the M9260A module from the shipping container. Keep the plastic port
protectors and the shipping container for possible reuse.

After unpacking the M9260A module, carefully inspect the unit for any shipping
damage. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately, as such damage
is not covered by the warranty.

The warranty also does not cover:

– Damage from contamination

– Normal wear and tear of mechanical components

–Manuals or fuses

To avoid damage when handling the M9260A module, do not touch the
exposed connector pins.

Information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment can be found at

www.keysight.com/find/tips.

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NOTE

Return the module for service

Should it become necessary to return the M9260A 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. If you need assistance finding Keysight’s 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 website at

www.keysight.com/find/M9260A.

3 Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the defective M9260A.

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

address.

– Product model number (for example, M9260A).

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

label is located on the side panel of the module. The serial number can also
be read from the Soft Front Panel interface, but only after the software is
installed.

– Description of failure or service required.

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

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

5 On the shipping label, write “ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT” and the RMA

number.

Refer to the product by its serial number and model number if any
correspondence is required.

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NOTE

Step 2: Verify the Shipment Contents

The following items are included in the M9260A shipment:

– M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer module

– Certificate of Calibration

All software and product information files can be downloaded for free at

www.keysight.com/find/M9260A.

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Step 3: Install the Controller and Software

System requirements

The following table lists the minimum system requirements for Keysight IO
Libraries Suite and controllers. In general, any x86 or x64 (except Itanium)
architecture should work but there may be a significant decrease in performance if
the processor speed is below the minimum requirements.

Tab le 1-1 System requirements

Operating system

Processor speed

Available memory 2 GB minimum

Available hard-disk

[a]

space

Display Resolution 1024 × 768

Input Device Mouse or a compatible pointing device

Browser

Chassis A PXIe or PXI-H chassis peripheral slot

Embedded Controller

Remote Controller

[a] Because of the installation procedures, less memory may be required for the operation than is required for the

installation.

Windows

– 1.5 GHz (x86 and x64) or higher
– Itanium 64 is not supported

2 GB available hard-disk space

Microsoft

A Keysight embedded controller running one of the above operating systems.
Note: The embedded controller must be compatible with the Keysight chassis.

A desktop/laptop PC running one of the above operating systems and a Keysight interface cable
(e.g. Y1202) with PCIe (desktop) or ExpressCard (laptop) interface card.

®

7 SP1 (32 or 64-bit) or higher

®

Internet Explorer 7 or greater

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Set up the controller

CAUTION

NOTE

The following steps describe setting up the remote controller:

1 Install a compatible PCIe adapter in the PC.

2 Connect your I/O peripherals (mouse, keyboard, and monitor) to the PC.

3 Connect a compatible interface cable (e.g. Keysight Y1202) from the PC to the

PXIe chassis.

4 Power up the PXIe chassis.

5 Power up the PC and install the PCIe adapter drivers.

– During startup, power up the chassis before you power up the PC.

– During shutdown, power down the PC before you power down the

chassis.

The following steps describe setting up the embedded controller:

1 Install the embedded controller module into a compatible PXIe chassis.

2 Connect your I/O peripherals (mouse, keyboard, and monitor) to the

embedded controller module.

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3 Power up the PXIe chassis.

Do not install the M9260A module in the PXIe chassis yet. The software must be
installed first to allow the Keysight IO Libraries Connection Expert software to
detect the M9260A module.

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NOTE

Install the software

Install the software for the M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer. The latest software
revision can be downloaded for free at www.keysight.com/find/M9260A.

The M9260A software consists of the following:

– Keysight IO Libraries Suite (IOLS), which includes the Keysight Connection

Expert.

– Soft Front Panel (SFP), device drivers (IVI-C,IVI-COM, LabVIEW G), and related

user documentation for the M9260A.

Every PXIe module comes with its own device driver (IVI-C, IVI-COM,
LabVIEW G), and soft front panel (SFP) software.

1 Download and launch the M9260A software installer.

2 Follow the installer prompts to install all software and documentation for the

M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer.

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Figure 1-2 InstallShield Wizard for Keysight M9260A

3 Once installation is complete, power down the PC and the PXIe chassis.

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CAUTION

NOTE

Step 4: Install the Module

– The PXIe hardware does not support “hot-swapping” capabilities

(changing modules while power is applied to the chassis).

– Before installing the

M9260A module into the chassis, ensure that the

chassis is powered off and unplugged to prevent damage to the module.

The M9260A module can be used in a chassis with a PXIe or PXI-H chassis
peripheral slot.

The module can be installed in any PXIe slot marked with a peripheral slot
compatibility image (a solid circle containing the slot number).

The module can also be installed in any hybrid PXI slot marked with a
peripheral slot compatibility image (the letter “H” and a solid circle containing
the slot number).

1 Ensure that the PXIe chassis power switch is at the Off (Standby) position and

the chassis power cable is unplugged.

2 If the chassis has multiple fan speed settings, ensure that the fans are set to

automatic. Do not set the fan speed to low or turn it off.

3 Position the chassis so that there is ample space between the chassis fan

intake and exhaust vents. Blockage by walls or obstructions affect the air flow
needed for cooling. (Refer to the chassis documentation for more information
about cooling).

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Figure 1-3 Installing the module to the chassis

4 Hold the module by the injector/ejector handle, and slide it into an available

PXIe or hybrid slot, as shown in Figure 1-3.

– Install the module into the PXIe slot of the chassis by placing the module

card edges into the front module guides (top and bottom).

– Slide the module to the rear of the chassis and ensure that the injector/

ejector handle is pushed down in the unlatched (downward) position.

– Slide the module completely into the chassis.

– When you begin to feel resistance, push up on the injector/ejector handle

to fully seat the module into the chassis.

5 Latch the module by pulling up on the injector/ejector handle and secure the

front panel to the chassis using the module front-panel mounting screws.

6 Tighten the screws on the module front panel. Performance may suffer if the

screws are not tightened properly.

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WARNING

7 Verify that the PXIe chassis fans are operable and free of dust that may restrict

airflow.

8 Install all chassis covers and filler panels after installing the module. Missing

filler panels may disrupt necessary air circulation in the chassis.

9 Plug in the power cable and power up the PXIe chassis.

Tighten the screws on the module front panel. Protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired if the screws are not tightened properly.

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Module installation procedures

1 Press down the ejector.

2 Slide the M9260A module into any

slot until the backplane connectors
touch.

3 Seat the M9260A module into the

chassis by pulling up the ejector.

4 Tighten the top and bottom screws

to secure the M9260A module to the
chassis.

Figure 1-4 Module installation procedures

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M9260A front panel

Figure 1-5 M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer front panel

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M9260A audio analyzer functional block diagram

Figure 1-6 M9260A functional block diagram

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Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9260A Module

The purpose of the verification procedure for the M9260A is to ensure that the
module is operating within its specifications.

The verification procedure is run using the M9260A Soft Front Panel (SFP)
software included with this product. Launch the M9260A SFP by clicking its
desktop shortcut icon or by clicking:

– Start > All Programs > Keysight M9260 PXIe Module > M9260 SFP

(Windows 7)

The M9260 SFP module selection interface will display all modules that are
connected and installed. Review the configuration data and launch the M9260A
SFP.

The M9260A SFP will provide control over the module for operational verification
procedures. A screen capture of the SFP interface is shown in Figure 1-7.

Figure 1-7 M9260A SFP interface

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NOTE

– The SFP can be used as a learning tool to help you experience the module's

capability and behavior through an easy-to-use GUI.

– Refer to the Keysight M9260A Soft Front Panel Help for details on how to use

the SFP software.

Conduct operational verification (optional)

The verification procedure in this section helps to ensure the M9260A module is
operational. No external equipment is required except for two BNC to BNC cables
to enable loopback configuration from the audio generator outputs to the audio
analyzer inputs.

M9260A operational verification procedure

The M9260A verification procedure involves measuring the Vac, Frequency,
THD+N, and THD parameters. The average value from the measured data samples
will then be calculated. The measurement results (average) are then compared to
the known values output from the audio generator.

1 Launch the M9260A Soft Front Panel (SFP).

2 Connect the Generator CH1 output to the Analyzer CH1 input, and the

Generator CH2 output to the Analyzer CH2 input using BNC cables as shown

in Figure 1-8.

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Figure 1-8 Connecting the BNC-BNC cables from the generator outputs to

the analyzer inputs

3 Configure the M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer using the SFP based on the

settings in the following table and figures.

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Table 1-2 Configuration for M9260A audio analyzer

Function Parameter Setting

Analog Generator

Analog Analyzer

Channels

Impedance 50 Ω

Output Differential

Waveform Sine

Amplitude 1 Vp

Frequency 1 kHz

DC Offset 0 V

Channels

Range 1 Vp

Connection BNC

Input Differential

Impedance 1 MΩ

Coupling DC

Sample Size 32768

Sampling Rate 192 kHz

Function 1 AC

1 & 2 (Configure one channel at a
time)

1 & 2 (Configure one channel at a
time)

Function 2 Frequency

Function 3 THDN-Ratio

Measurement

Function 4 THD-Ratio

Low Pass Filter (LPF) 20 kHz

High Pass Filter (HPF) 20 Hz

Weighting None

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Figure 1-9 Configuring the Analog Generator

Figure 1-10 Configuring the Analog Analyzer

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Figure 1-11 Configuring the Measurement

4 On the Analog Generator tab, turn on the generator by clicking Generator: Off

so that it becomes Generator: On.

5 On the Acquire section, select Continuous to initiate the audio analyzer to

acquire data and perform the measurement. The results will be displayed

under the Measurement Function Result section. Figure 1-12 shows the

Acquire and Measurement Function Result section.

Figure 1-12 Initiating M9260A audio analyzer data acquisition

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6 Compare the measured values to the accuracy values as stipulated in

Tabl e 1-3.

7 Repeat Step 3 to Step 6 using different output amplitude and input range

values for all voltage ranges and channels. Refer to Tab le 1-3 for the
suggested output amplitude and input range values.

Tab le 1-3 Operational verification table

Output Amplitude Input Range Measurement Low Limit High Limit

Vac 0.2123 V 0.2346 V

0.316 V 0.32 V

1 V 1 V

3.16 V 3.2 V

10 V

10 V

32 V

Freq 999.998 Hz 1000.02 Hz

THD+N < -103 dB

THD < -110 dB

Vac 0.7000 V 0.7142 V

Freq 999.998 Hz 1000.02 Hz

THD+N < -103 dB

THD < -110 dB

Vac 2.2121 V 2.2568 V

Freq 999.998 Hz 1000.02 Hz

THD+N < -103 dB

THD < -110 dB

Vac 7.0004 V 7.1418 V

Freq 999.998 Hz 1000.02 Hz

THD+N < -103dB

THD < -110 dB

Vac 7.0004 V 7.1418 V

Freq 999.998 Hz 1000.02 Hz

THD+N < -95 dB

THD < -105 dB

46 V Vac 7.0004 V 7.1418 V

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Table 1-3 Operational verification table (continued)

Output Amplitude Input Range Measurement Low Limit High Limit

Freq 999.998 Hz 1000.02 Hz

10 V 46 V

THD+N < -90 dB

THD < -105 dB

8 If any of the values are out of range, refer to “Return the module for service” on

page 22 for details on sending the module back to Keysight Technologies for

service.

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2 Characteristics and

Specifications

For the characteristics and specifications of the M9260A PXIe Audio Analyzer,
refer to the datasheet at

http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5992-1918EN.pdf.

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This information is subject to change
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