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Keysight M9155/6/7C and M9161D Startup and Service Guide

Return for service

Should it become necessary to return the M9155/6/7C and M9161D for repair or 

service, follow these steps:

1

Review the warranty information shipped with your module.

2

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

address. If you need assistance in finding Keysight 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 Web page at 

www.keysight.com/find/PXIswitch

.

3

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

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

address.

– Product model number (for example, M9155C)
– 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 viewed 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 module in a sealed container and mark the container as "FRAGILE".

5

On the shipping label, write ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT and the RMA 

number.

NOTE

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

www.keysight.com/find/tips

.

NOTE

If any correspondence is required, refer to the product by serial number and 

model number.

Summary of Contents for M9155C PXI

Page 1: ...Keysight M9155 6 7C PXI Hybrid Coaxial Switch Module DC to 26 5 GHz and M9161D PXI Solid State Switch Module 50 MHz to 20 GHz Startup and Service Guide...

Page 2: ...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 LIABL...

Page 3: ...l safety procedures and proper use of the instrument They must be protected from electric shock and contact with hazardous live circuits Maintenance personnel who perform routine procedures on the pro...

Page 4: ...xposed to potential human contact Product operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves from the risk of electric shock If the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000...

Page 5: ...ground connections If you are using a test fixture keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device under test Safe operation requires the use of a lid interlock Instrumentation and accessorie...

Page 6: ...gistered 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 mu...

Page 7: ...rical 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 I...

Page 8: ...nstrument 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 we...

Page 9: ...tion 16 Product model description 16 Step 1 Unpack and Inspect the M9155 6 7C and M9161D 17 ESD 17 Inspect for damage 17 Return for service 18 Step 2 Verify M9155 6 7C and M9161D Shipment Contents 19...

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Page 11: ...xpert interface 25 Figure 1 2 Launching the SFP from the Keysight Connection Expert 26 Figure 1 3 M9155C SFP verification 27 Figure 1 4 M9156C SFP verification 28 Figure 1 5 M9157C SFP verification 29...

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Page 13: ...Keysight M9155 6 7C and M9161D Startup and Service Guide 13 List of Tables Table 1 1 Product model description 16 Table 1 2 System requirements 20...

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Page 15: ...5 1 Getting Started Introduction 16 Step 1 Unpack and Inspect the M9155 6 7C and M9161D 17 Step 2 Verify M9155 6 7C and M9161D Shipment Contents 19 Step 3 Install the Software 20 Step 4 Install the M9...

Page 16: ...nd PXIswitch Related documentation This Startup and Service Guide and the documentation listed below can be found on the product CD that is shipped with the product They are also available at www keys...

Page 17: ...safety static safe accessories must provide at least 1 M of isolation from ground Inspect for damage After unpacking the M9155 6 7C and M9161D carefully inspect the modules for any shipping damage Re...

Page 18: ...and address of owner A P O box is not acceptable as a return address Product model number for example M9155C Product serial number for example MYXXXXXXXX The serial number label is located on the sid...

Page 19: ...ment Contents The following items are included with your M9155 6 7C and M9161D order Keysight M9155 6 7C and M9161D Product Software and Information CD M9157 10001 which contains software drivers and...

Page 20: ...4 bit x64 no support for Itanium 64 Available memory 1 GB minimum Available hard disk space a a Because of the installation procedure less memory may be required for operation than is required for ins...

Page 21: ...includes the following items Keysight IO Libraries Suite Soft front panel SFP software device drivers IVI C and IVI COM and LabVIEW G and related user documentation for the M9155 6 7C and M9161D Use...

Page 22: ...the chassis documentation for more information about cooling NOTE The M9155 6 7C and M9161D can be used in a chassis with a cPCI PXI 1 or PXIh chassis peripheral slot The M9155 6 7C and M9161D can be...

Page 23: ...h up on the injector ejector handle to fully inject the M9155 6 7C or M9161D into the chassis 5 Latch the M9155 6 7C or M9161D by pulling up on the injector ejector handle and secure the front panel t...

Page 24: ...tting Started 24 Keysight M9155 6 7C and M9161D Startup and Service Guide 10 Connect the System Interface Card in the chassis to the host PC 11 Plug in and power up the PXI chassis 12 Power up the hos...

Page 25: ...t Connection Expert It will display the installed M9155 6 7C or M9161D as shown below Figure 1 1 Keysight Connection Expert interface 2 Launch the soft front panel SFP software from Start All Programs...

Page 26: ...9155 6 7C or M9161D is working properly click the desired port as shown in Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 Figure 1 5 and Figure 1 6 You can further verify the M9155 6 7C operation by using a multimeter to chec...

Page 27: ...Getting Started 1 Keysight M9155 6 7C and M9161D Startup and Service Guide 27 Figure 1 3 M9155C SFP verification...

Page 28: ...1 Getting Started 28 Keysight M9155 6 7C and M9161D Startup and Service Guide Figure 1 4 M9156C SFP verification...

Page 29: ...Getting Started 1 Keysight M9155 6 7C and M9161D Startup and Service Guide 29 Figure 1 5 M9157C SFP verification...

Page 30: ...1 Getting Started 30 Keysight M9155 6 7C and M9161D Startup and Service Guide Figure 1 6 M9161D SFP verification...

Page 31: ...Keysight M9155 6 7C and M9161D PXI switch module Startup and Service Guide 31 2 Service and Maintenance Service 32 Maintenance 32...

Page 32: ...g the integrity of RF and microwave coaxial connectors 1 Use compressed air or nitrogen Use compressed air or nitrogen to loosen particles on the connector mating plane surfaces You can use any source...

Page 33: ...onductor contact fingers by using short strokes c Let the alcohol evaporate then blow the connector dry with a gentle stream of clean low pressure compressed air or nitrogen Always completely dry a co...

Page 34: ...cessary clean the connectors 4 Carefully align the connectors The male connector center pin must slip concentrically into the contact finger of the female connector 5 Push the connectors straight toge...

Page 35: ...ectors is fixed as on a test port In all situations however it is recommended that you use an open end wrench to keep the body of the device from turning 3 Position both wrenches within 90 degrees of...

Page 36: ...connection just to the torque wrench break point The wrench handle gives way at its internal pivot point Refer to Figure 2 2 Do not tighten the connection further Do not pivot the wrench handle on yo...

Page 37: ...tions 1 Use an open end wrench to prevent the device body from turning 2 Use another open end wrench to loosen the connector nut 3 Complete the separation by hand turning only the connector nut 4 Pull...

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Page 39: ...s subject to change without notice Always refer to the English version at the Keysight website for the latest revision Keysight Technologies 2010 2016 Edition 4 November 25 2016 M9157 90001 M9157 9000...

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