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Keysight M9241/42/43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide
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Install the Software
Chassis Requirements
Recommended best practices to ensure proper and safe module operating
conditions:
• Ensure proper chassis air flow is maintained.
• Select a chassis that provides thermal protection if fans become inoperable or
forced air cooling is obstructed
• Use slot blockers (Keysight model
, 5 per kit) and EMC filler panels in
empty module slots to ensure proper operating temperatures. Keysight chassis
and slot blockers optimize module temperature
performance and reliability of test.
• Set chassis fans to high or auto. Do not disable fans.
• Position chassis to allow plenty of space around chassis air intake and fan
exhaust.
• At environment temperatures above 45 °C, set chassis fan speed to high.
The M9018A has multiple air intakes. They are located at the lower sides, lower
front, and bottom of the chassis.
Embedded controller
Keysight
or
or an embedded controller that meets the following
requirements:
•
PXIe system controller (PXI-1 embedded controllers are not compatible).
•
Utilize a 2x8, or 4x4 PXIe system slot link configuration.
•
Run one of the operating systems listed in System Requirements (above).
Remote controller
(for Keysight M9018A chassis use only) A PC running one of the operating systems listed in
System Requirements above and a Keysight M9021A Cable Interface x8 with one of the
following PC interface options:
•
Keysight
PCIe ExpressCard Adapter x1, with cable (for a laptop PC)
•
Keysight
PCIe Desktop Adapter x8, with cable (for desktop PCs)
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Requirements
Figure 1
M9018A Chassis Air Flow