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N108xA-Series Getting Started
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Installing N108xA on the 86100D
Step 1. Connect the Equipment
1
Install one of the module combinations listed in
into the 86100D.
2
Connect the equipment as shown in
on page 55 and turn on all of the instruments.
Step 2. Place the 86100D in Standard Configuration
1
Start the 86100D.
2
If the 86100D’s Legacy GUI is visible, click
File
>
Exit
to exit the GUI and view the Windows desktop.
Figure 55
86100D User Interfaces
3
On the Windows Start menu, click
All Programs
> Keysight
FlexDCA
> Keysight
FlexDCA
.
4
Minimize the 86100D’s graphical user interface so that you can see the Windows desktop.
Table 5
86100D Module Solutions
Installed Module Configurations
Single Plug-In
Module Setup
Multiple Plug-In
Module Setup
Description
86108A/B
√
The 86108B can have either options LBW
or HBW plus 216 or 232.
N1045A, 86117A, or 86118A-H01
86107A (any option)
N4877A-216/232
*
√
N4877A-216 provides a maximum data
rate of 16 Gb/s. Option 232 provides a
maximum data rate of 32 Gb/s.
* If you have access to the clock for the device, you can connect the clock to the 86100D’s Trigger input
instead
of using the N4877A.