Keysight Technologies P9241A, P9242A, P9243A Startup Manual

Keysight P9241/42/43A Oscilloscopes

Startup Guide

Notices

CAUTION

WARNING

No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Keysight Technologies, Inc. as governed by United States and international copyright laws.

Manual Part Number

P9241-97005

Edition

Second edition, May 2019

Printed in Malaysia

Published by: Keysight Technologies, Inc. 1900 Garden of the Gods Road Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA

Print History

P9241-97000, March 2018

P9241-97005, May 2019

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.

Technology License

The hardware and/or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.

U.S. Government Rights

The Software is "commercial computer software," as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation ("FAR") 2.101. Pursuant to FAR

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

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

This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.

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.

2 Keysight P9241/42/43A Oscilloscopes Startup Guide

1 Introduction

2 Unpack and Inspect

3 Verify Shipment Contents and Model Options

4 Install the Software

Follow the Startup Sequence / 7

1 Introduction

Follow the Startup Sequence / 7 Related Documentation / 8

Keysight P9241/42/43A oscilloscopes let you capture, display, measure, and analyze electronic signals.

The purpose of this Startup Guide is to detail the processes of receiving and installing the Keysight P9241/42/43A oscilloscopes.

The chapters in this guide cover the basics of setting up and configuring a USB oscilloscope system, as well as installing the required software.

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

www.keysight.com/find/usb-instruments.

Follow the Startup Sequence

Closely follow the startup process flow in this document. Deviating from the sequence can cause unpredictable system behavior, damage your system, and may cause personal injury.

1 Unpack and inspect. See: Chapter 2, “Unpack and Inspect,” starting on page

2 Verify the shipment. See: Chapter 3, “Verify Shipment Contents and Model

Options,” starting on page 13

1 Introduction

3 Install drivers and software. See: Chapter 4, “Install the Software,” starting on

page 15

4 Connect the oscilloscope. See: Chapter 5, “Connecting the Oscilloscope,”

starting on page 19

5 Verify operation with the Soft Front Panel (SFP). See: Chapter 6, “Verify

Operation,” starting on page 25

6 Make a measurement. See: Chapter 7, “Make a Measurement,” starting on

page 31

7 Installation is complete. Proceed to program your product through the API. See:

Chapter 8, “Applications Programming Interface (API) Overview,” starting on

page 41

2 Unpack and Inspect

Inspect for Damage / 12 Return an Instrument for Service / 12

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Use a static-safe work station to perform all work on electronic assemblies. The following figure shows a static-safe work station using two types of ESD protection: conductive table-mat and wriststrap combination, and conductive floor-mat and heelstrap 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 M ground.

Ω of isolation from

2 Unpack and Inspect

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

DO NOT use these techniques for a static-safe work station when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts.

Inspect for Damage

After unpacking an instrument, 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 an instrument, do not touch exposed connector pins.

Return an Instrument for Service

Should it become necessary to return an instrument for repair or service, follow the steps below:

It is recommended that you return all the P924xA instrument and cables for repair and calibration.

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.

3 Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the malfunctioning

equipment:

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

address.

• Instrument serial number(s). The serial number label is located on the

bottom panel of the instrument. The serial number can also be read from the Soft Front Panel interface - after the hardware is installed.

• Description of failure or service required.

4 Pack the instrument in its original packaging. Include all cables. If the original

packaging material is not available, use anti-static 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.

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3 Verify Shipment Contents and

Model Options

P9241/42/43A Oscilloscope Shipment Contents / 13

P9241/42/43A Oscilloscope Shipment Contents

Items included in your P9241/42/43A oscilloscope shipment:

Qty Keysight Part Number Description

1 P9241A, P9242A, or

P9243A

1 0950-6128 Power Supply External AC-DC Adapter Switching 90W 1-Output 15V 6A Level 6 Class 1

1 5061-7383 South Korean Class A EMC Declaration

1 5185-1605 Envelope-Calibration Certificate (230 mm x 153 mm)

1 5991-3402 End User License Agreement

1 75045-61610 RF Cable MMCX to BNC 600 mm

1 9320-6678 China RoHS Addendum for Oscilloscope

1 9320-6797 Keysight safety leaflet

2 N2843-60001 N2843A passive probe - 500 MHz 10:1

1 P9241-97xxx Startup Guide-English (this manual)

1 P9375-60010 Cable-Assembly USB 3.0 Type-A Plug to Type-C Plug 1m-LG PVC Black

Model-option list for the P9241/42/43A oscilloscope:

Model Number Description

200 MHz, 500 MHz, or 1 GHz oscilloscope

Safety

P9240EMBA Embedded Serial Triggering and Analysis (I2C)

P9240MSKA Mask Limit Testing

3 Verify Shipment Contents and Model Options

Model Number Description

P9240AROA MIL-STD 1553 and ARINC 429 Serial Triggering and Analysis

P9240VIDA Enhanced Video/TV Triggering Application Package

P9240AWGA WaveGen 20 MHz Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator

P9240CMPA Computer Serial Triggering and Analysis (RS232/422/485/UART)

P9240ATOA Automotive Serial Triggering and Analysis (CAN, CAN-dbc, CAN FD, LIN)

P9240SNSA SENT (Single Edge Nibble Transmission) Triggering and Analysis

P9240CXPA CXPI Trigger and Decode

P9240FRAA Frequency Response Analyzer

P9240NFCA NFC Automated Test for X-Series Oscilloscopes

P9240UPDA USB PD Trigger and Decode

N2150A CDs, P924x oscilloscope software including electronic manuals and IO libraries

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4 Install the Software

PC Requirements / 15 Software Installation Overview / 15 Updating Oscilloscope Firmware as New Oscilloscopes Are Connected / 17 Updating Chassis Firmware / 17

PC Requirements

Item Requirements

Operating system Windows 7 (64-bit) or Windows 10 (64-bit)

Processor speed 1.5 GHz dual core (x64) minimum, 2.4 GHz recommended, no support for Itanium64

Available memory 8 GB recommended for 64-bit operating systems

Available disk space 1.5 GB available hard disk space, includes:

• 1 GB available for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

• 100 MB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite

Video Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB graphics memory recommended (Super VGA

graphics is supported)

Connection USB 3.0

Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater

Software Installation Overview

This installation includes the following:

• Keysight IO Libraries Suite (IOLS), which includes the Keysight Connection Expert. This software must be installed first.

• Instrument software, which includes the soft front panel (SFP), device drivers (IVI-C, IVI-COM, and LabVIEW G) and documentation for the Keysight P9241/42/43A oscilloscopes.

4 Install the Software

CAUTION

NOTE

Software Installation Procedure:

1 Install the Keysight IO Libraries Suite:

See the P924x InfiniiVision Oscilloscope software release notes to find the version of Keysight IO Libraries Suite software that is required.

Keysight IO Libraries Suite software is available at

www.keysight.com/find/iosuite.

Follow the installer prompts to install the IO libraries.

2 Install the P924x InfiniiVision Oscilloscope software.

This software is included with your shipment and is also available at

www.keysight.com/products/P9241A.

The install package for 64-bit Windows operating systems must be used with the P9241/42/43A oscilloscopes.

a Launch the software installer.

b Follow the installer prompts. Choose a "Complete" installation to install all

software and documentation, or a "Custom" installation to select from a listing of other features.

3 Complete the installation.

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Install the Software 4

Updating Oscilloscope Firmware as New Oscilloscopes Are Connected

The software installation process on the host PC includes FPGA updates to connected P924x oscilloscopes. Because you can connect new oscilloscopes after the main software installation, there is a way to perform FPGA updates separately:

•From the Windows Start menu, choose All Programs > Keysight InfiniiVision Oscilloscope > Update Keysight InfiniiVision Firmware.

Updating Chassis Firmware

The software installation process on the host PC does not update chassis FPGA firmware. If you should need to update the chassis firmware, you can do it through the Chassis Soft Front Panel.

To open the Chassis Soft Front Panel and access the chassis firmware update options:

1 Click the Keysight IO Libraries Suite icon in the task bar and choose Connection

Expert from the popup menu.

2 In the Keysight Connection Expert window, select the PXI/AXIe Chassis tab;

then, for the chassis whose SFP you want to start, click the Start Soft Front Panel link.

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Keysight Technologies P9241A, P9242A, P9243A Startup Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1 Introduction

Follow the Startup Sequence

Related Documentation

2 Unpack and Inspect

Inspect for Damage

Return an Instrument for Service

P9241/42/43A Oscilloscope Shipment Contents

4 Install the Software

PC Requirements

Software Installation Overview

Updating Oscilloscope Firmware as New Oscilloscopes Are Connected

Updating Chassis Firmware