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7 Run Power Calibration

e. Select

Start the calibration

and follow the prompts.

f. Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the

S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 2 connector

RF Tx/Rx 1

.

g. Select

Ok

to continue the calibration.

View the

Results Source

tab when the calibration is complete.

Corrections are stored in:

S9100ID_<SerialNumber>-

Tx-RFIO_1-CHANNELPOWER.csv

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S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Summary of Contents for S9101A

Page 1: ...Startup Guide S9101A 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver...

Page 2: ...ily 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...

Page 3: ...ut 10 MHz Ref In Out above the Rugged Front Panel 21 3 2 2 Connectors Trig 1 and Trig 2 on the Rugged Front Panel 21 3 2 3 Connectors Transceivers on the Rugged Front Panel 22 3 2 4 Connectors M9037A...

Page 4: ...n S910xA System Calibration Software 56 7 4 1 Using the Equipment Tab 57 7 4 1 1 Connection String Examples for S9101A TR1 59 7 4 1 2 Connection String Examples for S9101A BK1 60 7 4 1 3 Connection St...

Page 5: ...both the FR1 380 MHz to 6 GHz and millimeter wave FR2 frequencies 24 25 to 43 5 GHz In this document This document describes the installation process to start up and prepare the Keysight S9101A 5G Mul...

Page 6: ...2 S9101A 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver Startup Guide...

Page 7: ...page 15 Front and Rear Panel Symbols Markings on page 16 Returning for Service on page 18 2 1 Warning Statements and Symbols The following notices are used throughout this document Familiarize yoursel...

Page 8: ...information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain products in a safe condition 2 2 1 Safety Compliance These products comply with the essential requir...

Page 9: ...rted 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 inter...

Page 10: ...sight S9101A Option TR1 Weight 22 6 kg 49 8 lbs for Keysight S9101A Option TR2 Keysight S9101RH mmWave Transceiver Height 66 mm 2 6 in Width 139 mm 5 5 in Depth 183 mm 7 2 in Weight 2 2 kg 4 85 lbs 2...

Page 11: ...s to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument Keep isopropyl alcohol away from heat sparks and flame Store in a tightly closed container The isopropyl alcohol shall not be stored or left open in t...

Page 12: ...the following conditions For indoor use only Altitude up to 6 561 68 ft 2 000 m Operating Temperature 10 to 40 C Maximum Relative Humidity non condensing 85 RH Samples of these products have been type...

Page 13: ...ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB 001 du Canada 2 7 1 South Korean Class A EMC Declaration This equipment has been conformity assessed for use in business environments In a residen...

Page 14: ...ot exceeded by cabinet installation Keysight recommends forced air convection whenever instrument s are installed in a cabinet and further recommends that the maximum operating temperature of the cabi...

Page 15: ...ly externally installed switches or circuit breakers which are readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator may be used as disconnecting devices The S9101A requires a 1U space below when...

Page 16: ...onnect its protective earth terminals to the protective conductor of the main power cable Insert the main power cable plug into a socket outlet that has a protective earth contact only DO NOT defeat t...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...ired These products must be used in a normal condition in which all means for protection are intact only Install the S9101A so that its detachable power cord is readily identifiable and easily reached...

Page 19: ...ore connecting any coaxial cable to a test set connector for the first time each day momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together Personnel should be grounded with a 1 M res...

Page 20: ...oduct complies with all relevant directives The RCM mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Communications and Media Authority The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicab...

Page 21: ...ts are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use and generally reflects the expected useful life of the product Universal recycling symbol This symbol indicates compliance with the China stand...

Page 22: ...l numbers 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 after the hardware is installed Description of failu...

Page 23: ...following hardware components Hardware Components on page 20 Connector Descriptions on page 21 Connectors 100 MHz Ref Out 10 MHz Ref In Out above the Rugged Front Panel on page 21 Connectors Trig 1 an...

Page 24: ...A BK1 one channel configuration with Blocker signal capability S9101A BK1 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver TR1 with Blocker includes one S9101A Base System with two M9410A PXIe RF Vector Transceivers...

Page 25: ...e 1 ppm nominal Amplitude 0 to 10 dBm nominal 3 2 2 Connectors Trig 1 and Trig 2 on the Rugged Front Panel Trig 1 and Trig 2 Connects behind rugged panel to M9019A PXIe Chassis Trig 1 and Trig 2 Conne...

Page 26: ...o 3 3 V OutputImpedance OutputLevel Range 50 nominal 3 3 V LVTTL RF In RF Out Half Duplex Trig 1 and Trig 2 connect to the M9410A To learn more about these connectors see the Keysight M9410A PXIe VXT...

Page 27: ...VI D monitor USB 2 0 and 3 0 Connectors Four USB 2 0 TypeA Connectors Two USB 3 0 LAN 1 and LAN 2 Connectors Two 10 100 1000BASE T RJ 45 GigabitEthernetports LANConnector Top LED Amber LANConnector Bo...

Page 28: ...coin cell lithium battery This battery powers the clock circuitand retains configuration memory in CMOS RAM whilethesystem is turned off To replacetheCMOS Backup Battery 1 Turn off power to thePXIech...

Page 29: ...ntiresystem FAN and INHIBIT Switches Used for remote inhibit and power rail monitoring FAN Switch INHIBIT Switch The FAN switch controls the fan speed HIGH the fan voltage duty cycle is set to 100 whi...

Page 30: ...ming slotPXI_CLK10_IN 10 MHz 100 PPM 100 mVPP to 5 VPP square waveor sine wave 5 V or 3 3 V TTLsignal These 10 MHz REF IN and OUT connectors are for supplying the PXI_CLK10_IN and OUT signals from the...

Page 31: ...Indicates thecurrentstatus of theRFTx Rx 1 port according to thecolor scheme Blue Tx portis in transmitmode Green Rx portis in receivemode White Idle portis notin use During switching between modes i...

Page 32: ...x Rx 2 Connector 2 4 mm f 50 nominal This portcan beconfigured either to supply a mmWavesignal to a DeviceUnder Test DUT or to receivea mmWavesignal from a DUT Frequency S9101RH Frequency S9101A Ampli...

Page 33: ...range 2 5 to 4 GHz 20 to 30 dBm minimum CW 24 to 8 dBm CW IF In Connector SMA f 50 nominal This portaccepts an IFinputto theupconverter in theS9101RH IFfrequency range IFinputpower range 2 5 to 4 GHz...

Page 34: ...30 S9101A 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver Startup Guide...

Page 35: ...f two RF transceivers and one mmWave transceiver providing one Tx channel and one Rx channel operating in one frequency range at a time FR1 frequencies ranging from 380 MHz to 6 GHz or FR2 banded mmWa...

Page 36: ...RH IF In to S9101A IF Out White SMA m to Type N m 4000 mm 157 5 in Connect S9101RH IF In Out to S9101A IF In 1 8121 3222 loop back cable 2 4 mm m to 2 4 mm m 152 4 mm 6 0 in Accessory Cable Used to co...

Page 37: ...and Vector Transceiver on page 32 one channel configuration consists of one RF transceiver and one mmWave transceiver providing one Tx channel and one Rx channel operating in one frequency range at a...

Page 38: ...RH IF In to S9101A IF Out White SMA m to Type N m 4000 mm 157 5 in Connect S9101RH IF In Out to S9101A IF In 1 8121 3222 loop back cable 2 4 mm m to 2 4 mm m 152 4 mm 6 0 in Accessory Cable Used to co...

Page 39: ...range at a time FR1 frequencies ranging from 380 MHz to 6 GHz or FR2 banded mmWave frequencies from 24 25 to 43 5 GHz This configuration provides the capability to perform Rx tests with a blocking si...

Page 40: ...Type N m 4000 mm 157 5 in Connect S9101RH IF In Out to S9101A IF In 1 8121 3222 loop back cable 2 4 mm m to 2 4 mm m 152 4 mm 6 0 in Accessory Cable Used to connect from RF Tx Rx 1 to RF Tx Rx 2 on e...

Page 41: ...ceiver on page 36 two channel configuration consists of two RF transceivers and two mmWave transceivers providing two channels of Tx and Rx capabilities Each channel of Tx and Rx operates in one frequ...

Page 42: ...38 S9101A 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver Startup Guide...

Page 43: ...nd Vector Transceiver Startup Guide 39 5 Install Software If a standard configuration that includes the M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller was ordered all needed software should have come pre installed p...

Page 44: ...40 S9101A 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver Startup Guide...

Page 45: ...tion Verify Operation by performing the following 1 Powering on the S9101A The M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller and the M9300A PXIe Reference are part of the S9101A they both power on and initialize au...

Page 46: ...0 1250 Adapters SMA f to Type N m 2 If it is not already running start the Modular TRX software and review the interface this interface is referred to as a Mode The Modular TRX interface can be starte...

Page 47: ...lyzer Basic b Select Measurement as Complex Spectrum c Select View as Normal d Select OK 5 Set the RF Input to 3 GHz this is the RF In port on the Rugged Front Panel a Select the drop down menu panel...

Page 48: ...6 Verify Operation d Select the Frequency entry box and set it to 3 GHz e Leave all of the other RF Input Port settings in their preset state 44 S9101A 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver Startup Guide...

Page 49: ...d Front Panel a Select the drop down menu panel top right corner and select Input Output b Select the RF Source tab select the RF Output Port drop down menu and set it to RF Output c Select the RF Pow...

Page 50: ...at 3 GHz and approximately 10 dBm the RF Transceiver RF Input and RF Output ports of the S9101A are working properly The power level is only approximate because there is loss in the cable being used a...

Page 51: ...1A Option TR1 or Option TR2 2 Set the RF Tx Rx 2 Head 1 RFHD 2 to 28 GHz this port can be thought of as the RF Input Receiver or Analyzer port on the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver a Select the drop down...

Page 52: ...n menu panel top right corner and select Input Output select the RF Source tab select the RF Output Port drop down menu and select Head 1 RFHD 1 b Select the RF Power entry box and set it to 10 dBm c...

Page 53: ...elect Peak Search If there is a signal at 28 GHz and approximately 10 dBm the RF Tx Rx 1 and RF Tx Rx 2 ports of the S9101A are working properly The power level is only approximate because there is lo...

Page 54: ...50 S9101A 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver Startup Guide...

Page 55: ...nditions on page 52 2 Review Power Calibration Equipment Required on page 53 3 Review Power Calibration Connectors Ports 1 to 6 on page 54 How to proceed 4 Run S910xA System Calibration Software on pa...

Page 56: ...east two hours before being powered on S9101A system has been powered on continuously for at least two hours warm up time with IQ Analyzer or X Series application e g 5G NR running and the M1740A mmWa...

Page 57: ...487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the end of the loop back cable described above that is used during Cable signal path calibration It can also be used to connect two 2 4 mm m to m cables during Recei...

Page 58: ...RFHD 1 RRH 1 RFHD 2 1 2 RRH 1 RFHD 2 RRH 1 RFHD 1 RRH 1 RFHD 2 RRH 1 RFHD 1 2 1 RF Output RF Input RF Transceiver 1 3 4 RRH 1 RFHD 1 RRH 1 RFHD 2 RRH 1 RFHD 1 RRH 1 RFHD 2 1 2 RRH 1 RFHD 2 RRH 1 RFHD...

Page 59: ...ts S9101RH mmWave Transceiver has ports RF Tx Rx 1 and RF Tx Rx 2 These ports can be calibrated when the Port Selection drop down is set to one of the following RRH 1 RFHD 1 RRH 1 RFHD 2 RRH 1 RFHD 2...

Page 60: ...m Calibration can be started as follows Select the Start menu lower left corner icon Scroll down to K applications Select the Keysight S910xA drop down arrow Scroll down the list and select S910xA Sys...

Page 61: ...r Transceiver TR1 with Blocker Connection Strings differ depending on whether the Power Calibration is run on an embedded controller local host or an external controller remote host when run on an emb...

Page 62: ...tain the IP address for example TCPIP0 141 121 XXX YYY inst0 INSTR Channel The Channel entry box designates which channel the power sensor is connected to on the power meter On a power meter with two...

Page 63: ...of the embedded controller local host Primary Transceiver TCPIP0 localhost hislip0 INSTR Secondary Transceiver VISA Address entry box should remain blank using an external controller remote host with...

Page 64: ...alhost hislip0 INSTR Secondary Transceiver TCPIP0 localhost hislip1 INSTR using an external controller remote host with one M9410A PXIe VXT as the Primary Transceiver and one M9410A PXIe VXT as the Se...

Page 65: ...h channel which requires a unique VISA Address for each VXT the Connection String should include the name of the embedded controller local host Primary Transceiver 1 TCPIP0 localhost hislip0 INSTR Sec...

Page 66: ...PIP0 K M9037A 12345 hislip0 INSTR or Primary Transceiver 1 TCPIP0 141 121 XXX YYY inst0 INSTR Secondary Transceiver VISA Address entry box should remain blank Perform all calibrations on Primary Trans...

Page 67: ...1 Select the Start menu lower left corner icon and a list of applications appear in alphabetical order 2 Select any letter such as A from this list of applications and a selection menu should appear...

Page 68: ...lhost b On the right side of the dialog box under Connection Strings highlight the VISA Address to be used on the S910xA System Calibration dialog Equipment tab c On the S910xA System Calibration dial...

Page 69: ...log box under Connection Strings highlight the VISA Address of the Power Sensor and select Ctrl C to copy the VISA Address to the Clipboard this should be of the form USB0 0x2A8D 0xA618 MY59160002 0 I...

Page 70: ...Calibrate the Power Sensor by clicking Start Disconnect the power sensor from any RF ports the zero calibration will not be valid if any power is connected during the zero calibration process 66 S910...

Page 71: ...r TRX interface The Modular TRX interface can be started as follows Select the Start menu lower left corner icon Scroll down to K applications Select the Keysight Modular Transceiver drop down arrow S...

Page 72: ...Calibration 2 of 2 Power from RRH 1 RFHD 2 RRH 1 RFHD 1 on page 72 If the standard configuration being calibrated is an S9101A BK1 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver TR1 with Blocker perform a Calibrat...

Page 73: ...ports of the mmWave Transceiver with RF Tx Rx 1 used as the RF Output on an S9101A TR1 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver When performing this Power Calibration the Source Tx output power level is set t...

Page 74: ...w the prompts f Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to S9101RH mmWave Transceiver connector RF Tx Rx 1 g Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Source tab when the calibratio...

Page 75: ...apter 2 4 mm f to 2 4 mm f or equivalent connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the end of the cable d Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Cable tab when the calibration i...

Page 76: ...ceiver When performing this Power Calibration the Source Tx output power level is set to 5 dBm by default 1 Calibrate the Source Tx signal path a Select the Power Calibration tab b Select the Operatio...

Page 77: ...ration and follow the prompts f Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to S9101RH mmWave Transceiver connector RF Tx Rx 2 g Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Source tab whe...

Page 78: ...Power Sensor or equivalent to the end of the cable d Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Cable tab when the calibration is complete 3 Calibrate the Receiver Rx signal path a Discon...

Page 79: ...BK1 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver TR1 with Blocker When performing this Power Calibration the Source Tx output power level is set to 5 dBm by default The power level from M9410A PXIe VXT 1 is cali...

Page 80: ...w the prompts f Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to S9101RH mmWave Transceiver connector RF Tx Rx 1 g Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Source tab when the calibratio...

Page 81: ...ter 2 4 mm f to 2 4 mm f or equivalent connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the end of the cable d Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Cable tab when the calibration is...

Page 82: ...his Power Calibration the Source Tx output power level is set to 5 dBm by default The power level from M9410A PXIe VXT 1 is calibrated while the RF Output for M9410A PXIe VXT 2 is set to Off 1 Calibra...

Page 83: ...D 2 RRH 1 RFHD 1 e Select Start the calibration and follow the prompts f Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to S9101RH mmWave Transceiver connector RF Tx Rx 2 g Select Ok to continue the ca...

Page 84: ...Power Sensor or equivalent to the end of the cable d Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Cable tab when the calibration is complete 3 Calibrate the Receiver Rx signal path a Discon...

Page 85: ...mmWave ports of mmWave Transceiver 1 with RF Tx Rx 1 used as the RF Output on an S9101A TR2 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver When performing this Power Calibration the Source Tx output power level is...

Page 86: ...he prompts f Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 1 connector RF Tx Rx 1 g Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Source tab when the calibra...

Page 87: ...dapter 2 4 mm f to 2 4 mm f or equivalent connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the end of the cable d Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Cable tab when the calibration...

Page 88: ...Transceiver When performing this Power Calibration the Source Tx output power level is set to 5 dBm by default 1 Calibrate the Source Tx signal path a Select the Power Calibration tab b Select the Op...

Page 89: ...tion and follow the prompts f Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver connector RF Tx Rx 2 g Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Source tab w...

Page 90: ...A Power Sensor or equivalent to the end of the cable d Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Cable tab when the calibration is complete 3 Calibrate the Receiver Rx signal path a Disco...

Page 91: ...ed as the RF Output on an S9101A TR2 5G Multi Band Vector Transceiver When performing this Power Calibration the Source Tx output power level is set to 5 dBm by default 1 Calibrate the Source Tx signa...

Page 92: ...sor or equivalent to the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 2 connector RF Tx Rx 1 g Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Source tab when the calibration is complete Corrections are stored i...

Page 93: ...adapter 2 4 mm f to 2 4 mm f or equivalent connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the end of the cable d Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Cable tab when the calibration...

Page 94: ...Transceiver When performing this Power Calibration the Source Tx output power level is set to 5 dBm by default 1 Calibrate the Source Tx signal path a Select the Power Calibration tab b Select the Op...

Page 95: ...ion and follow the prompts f Connect the U8487A Power Sensor or equivalent to the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 2 connector RF Tx Rx 2 g Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Source tab...

Page 96: ...87A Power Sensor or equivalent to the end of the cable d Select Ok to continue the calibration View the Results Cable tab when the calibration is complete 3 Calibrate the Receiver Rx signal path a Dis...

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Page 98: ...e High Performance Embedded Controller Keysight M9410A PXIe VXT Vector Transceiver Keysight M9155C PXI Hybrid Dual SPDT Coaxial Switch Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference Keysight S9101RH mmWave...

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