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Page 1: ...Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide ...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...cilloscope Shipment Contents 15 M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Shipment Contents 16 4 Install the Modules Module Installation Process Overview 17 Front Panel Features 19 LED Operation 20 AutoProbe Interface 21 Inputs and Outputs 22 Maximum input voltage at analog inputs 22 Maximum voltage at oscilloscope external trigger input 23 Maximum input voltage at Ref I O connector 23 Cleaning the Instrument...

Page 4: ...Input a Signal 36 Using the Soft Front Panel SFP Interface 36 Access the Built In Quick Help 36 Select the User Interface Language 37 Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup 37 Use Autoscale 38 Compensate Passive Probes 39 Turn On Measurements and Statistics 40 Learn the Oscilloscope Display 41 8 Coordinating Multiple PXIe Oscilloscope Modules Step 1 Optional Update the Calibration Factors 46 Step 2...

Page 5: ...lloscope Only 62 Using the SFP and the Remote API at the Same Time 63 Sending a Device Clear to the Remote Interface 63 10 Reference Environmental Conditions 67 Probes and Accessories 68 Specifications and Characteristics 68 Measurement Category 68 Oscilloscope Measurement Category 68 Measurement Category Definitions 69 Product Markings 69 Index ...

Page 6: ...6 Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide ...

Page 7: ...e 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 pxi digitizers Follow the Startup Sequence 1 Unpack and inspect See Chapter 2 Unpack and Inspect the Module starting on page 11 2 Verify the shipment See Chapter 3 Ve...

Page 8: ... Measurement starting on page 35 7 Optional If you want to coordinate acquisitions between multiple PXIe oscilloscope modules see Chapter 8 Coordinating Multiple PXIe Oscilloscope Modules starting on page 45 8 Installation is complete Proceed to program your product through the API See Chapter 9 Applications Programming Interface API Overview starting on page 61 Related Documentation To access doc...

Page 9: ...he InfiniiVision M9241 42 43A PXIe oscilloscope s Soft Front Panel SFP user interface M924x_SFP_Users_Guide pdf PDF M924x_SFP_Users_Guide chm CHM Microsoft Help Format SCPI Programmer s Guide Shows how to program the M9241 42 43A PXIe oscilloscopes using SCPI commands M924x_SCPI_Programmers_Guide chm CHM Microsoft Help Format M924x_SCPI_Programmers_Guide pdf PDF IVIProgramming Guide Shows you how ...

Page 10: ...10 Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide 1 Introduction ...

Page 11: ...e 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 MΩ of isolation from ground CAUTION The modules are shipped...

Page 12: ...ered by the warranty Return an Instrument for Service Should it become necessary to return an instrument for repair or service follow the steps below WARNING DO NOT use these techniques for a static safe work station when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts CAUTION To avoid damage when handling a module do not touch exposed connector pins NOTE It is recommended tha...

Page 13: ...uipment Name and address of owner A P O box is not acceptable as a return address Module serial number s 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 failure or service required 4 Pack the instrument in its original packaging Include all cables If the original...

Page 14: ...14 Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide 2 Unpack and Inspect the Module ...

Page 15: ...oscope module 1 5991 3402 End User License Agreement 1 75045 61610 RF Cable MMCX to BNC 600 mm 1 9230 0333 Envelope Calibration Certificate 230 mm x 153 mm 1 9320 6678 China RoHS Addendum for Oscilloscope 1 9320 6797 Manual Safety booklet Keysight branded 1 E2094 60003 CD ROM IO Libraries Media Suite 1 M9240 94xxx Software and Product Information CD contains Soft Front Panels drivers and all print...

Page 16: ...ncy Response Analyzer M9240NFCA NFC Automated Test for X Series Oscilloscopes M9241A 808 M9242A 808 or M9243A 808 Qty 2 of the N2843 60001 N2843A passive probe 500 MHz 10 1 Model Number Description Qty Keysight Part Number Description 1 M9240A AutoProbe power module includes one faceplate for oscilloscope module in slot to the left and one faceplate for oscilloscope module in slot to the right 1 5...

Page 17: ...ltiple fan speed settings ensure that the fan switch is set to AUTO and the inhibit switch is set to DEF 3 Position the chassis to provide ample space between the chassis fan intake and exhaust vents Blockage by walls or obstructions affects the air flow needed for cooling Refer to the chassis documentation for more information about cooling 4 If using a remote PC controller install the system int...

Page 18: ...orts peer to peer PXI Express I O switch topology When using the Keysight M9018A PXIe 18 Slot Chassis install the M924xA modules into one of its three slot groups 1 through 6 7 through 12 or 13 through 18 For more information on coordinating multiple M924xA PXIe oscilloscope modules see Chapter 8 Coordinating Multiple PXIe Oscilloscope Modules starting on page 45 If you are using a non Keysight ch...

Page 19: ...mance may suffer if the screws are not tightened properly 8 Verify that the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other contaminants that may restrict airflow 9 Install filler panels and slot blockers after installing the modules Missing filler panels or slot blockers may disrupt air circulation in the chassis The left most slot does not accept a slot blocker 10 If you are using a PCI...

Page 20: ...red power not supplied AutoProbe support interface Chassis ground terminal Probe Comp terminal Waveform generator output External trigger input Auxiliary output trigger mask WaveGen sync pulse etc 10 MHz Ref input output Channel 1 BNC input Channel 2 BNC input LED Color When Run state LED Green Acquisitions are running Red Acquisitions are stopped Amber Waiting for a single acquisition to complete...

Page 21: ...dule to the left and one for an oscilloscope module to the right The faceplates have connectors that go between the AutoProbe power module and the oscilloscope s AutoProbe Support connector Once the faceplate connections have been established tighten the faceplate s thumbscrew to secure it When the M9240A AutoProbe power module faceplates are connected the oscilloscope input channels have AutoProb...

Page 22: ...oProbe Power 1 2 AutoProbe Adapter Left Module 1 2 AutoProbe Adapter Right Module AutoProbe interfaces right module AutoProbe interfaces left module CAUTION Maximum input voltage at analog inputs 135 Vrms 50Ω input 5 Vrms Input protection is enabled in 50 Ω mode and the 50 Ω load will disconnect if greater than 5 Vrms is detected However the inputs could still be damaged depending on the time cons...

Page 23: ...g status waveform generator sync pulse or calibration signal For more information see the Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes Soft Front Panel SFP User s Guide Ref I O input output CAUTION Maximum voltage at oscilloscope external trigger input 30 Vrms 60 Vdc 1M ohm input For steady state sinusoidal waveforms derate at 20 dB decade above 100 kHz to a minimum of 5 Vpk WARNING If you should inad...

Page 24: ...s but the output will be reduced because of the 50 Ohm source impedance For information on using Ref I O as an input or output see the Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes Soft Front Panel SFP User s Guide Cleaning the Instrument 1 Remove power from the instrument 2 Clean the external surfaces of the oscilloscope with a soft cloth dampened with a mixture of mild detergent and water 3 Make sure...

Page 25: ... 1 5 GHz 64 bit x64 2 4 GHz recommended no support for Itanium64 Available memory 4 GB minimum 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 support...

Page 26: ...nd 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 M9036A or M9307A or an embedded controller that meets the following requirements PXIe system controller PXI 1 embedded controllers are not compatible Util...

Page 27: ...ich includes the soft front panel SFP device drivers IVI C IVI COM and LabVIEW G and documentation for the Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe power module This software is included with your shipment and is also available at www keysight com products M9241A Software Installation Procedure 1 Install the Keysight IO Libraries Suite Follow the installer prompts to install t...

Page 28: ...mware as New Modules Are Installed The software installation process includes FPGA updates to M924x InfiniiVision oscilloscope modules that are installed in the chassis Because you can install new modules 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 InfiniiV...

Page 29: ...Front Panel SFP There are two ways to open the M924xA Oscilloscope Soft Front Panel SFP Using the Keysight Connection Expert Using the Keysight InfiniiVision Launcher Keysight Connection Expert Method 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 o...

Page 30: ...30 Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide 6 Verify Operation The Keysight InfiniiVision M924xA SFP will open ...

Page 31: ... as other standalone Keysight InfiniiVision oscilloscopes Keysight InfiniiVision Launcher Method 1 From the Windows operating system Start menu choose Start All Programs Keysight InfiniiVision Oscilloscope Keysight InfiniiVision SFP 2 In the Keysight InfiniiVision Launcher window select the oscilloscope module whose SFP you want to start then click the Show Front Panel button ...

Page 32: ...pes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide 6 Verify Operation The Keysight InfiniiVision M924xA SFP will open The Keysight InfiniiVision M924xA SFP has the same user interface as other standalone Keysight InfiniiVision oscilloscopes ...

Page 33: ...her 2 Start the Keysight Connection Expert by selecting Start All Programs Keysight Connection Expert If any or all modules and their slot locations are still not visible in the Instruments tab click Rescan 3 Restart the Keysight InfiniiVision Launcher Run the Oscilloscope s Hardware Self Test 1 Keysight InfiniiVision M924xA SFP interface click the top left blue menu icon and choose Utilities Serv...

Page 34: ... functionality Hardware Self Test is designed to provide an 80 confidence level that the oscilloscope is operating properly If the Hardware Self Test fails See Return an Instrument for Service on page 12 If there are communications problems If you are unable to communicate with the M924xA verify that the following installations are correct Keysight IO Libraries Suite M924xA SFP programs Module and...

Page 35: ...FP see Open the M924xA Oscilloscope Soft Front Panel SFP on page 29 Connect Probes to the Oscilloscope 1 Connect the oscilloscope probe to an oscilloscope channel BNC connector 2 Connect the probe s retractable hook tip to the point of interest on the circuit or device under test Be sure to connect the probe ground lead to a ground point on the circuit CAUTION Maximum input voltage at analog input...

Page 36: ...y to use with a mouse on the Windows operating system The main differences between using the interface on a standalone oscilloscope and a modular oscilloscope are Instead of pressing front panel keys to open softkey menus you use the top left blue Main Menu button Instead of pressing softkeys you click the softkey label buttons Instead of turning knobs to adjust scales offets delay positions trigg...

Page 37: ...ser interface language 1 Choose Main Menu Help Menu 2 In the Help Menu click the Language softkey label button 3 In the Language popup menu select the desired language The following languages are available Czech English French German Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Simplified Chinese Spanish Thai Traditional Chinese and Turkish Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup To recall the ...

Page 38: ...o this Table 1 Default Configuration Settings Horizontal Normal mode 100 µs div scale 0 s delay center time reference Vertical Analog Channel 1 on 5 V div scale DC coupling 0 V position 1 MΩ impedance Trigger Edge trigger Auto trigger mode 0 V level channel 1 source DC coupling rising edge slope 40 ns holdoff time Display Persistence off 20 grid intensity 50 waveform intensity Other Acquire mode n...

Page 39: ... peak to peak Any channels where no signal is found are turned off The trigger source is selected by looking for the first valid waveform starting with external trigger then continuing with the lowest number analog channel up to the highest number analog channel During Autoscale the delay is set to 0 0 seconds the horizontal time div sweep speed setting is a function of the input signal about 2 pe...

Page 40: ...nel Turn On Measurements and Statistics 1 To turn on measurements choose Main Menu Measure Measurements 2 To turn on measurement statistics choose Main Menu Measure Statistics You should see a display similar to this Perfectly compensated Over compensated Under compensated NOTE After a Default Setup the Probe Comp signal is output to the Probe Comp terminal However the oscilloscope can also output...

Page 41: ...M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide 41 Learn the Oscilloscope Display The oscilloscope display contains acquired waveforms setup information measurement results and the softkey definitions ...

Page 42: ...cquisitions channel identifiers and analog trigger and ground level indicators Each analog channel s information appears in a different color Signal detail is displayed using 256 levels of intensity To adjust waveform intensity choose Main Menu Setup Waveform Intensity To adjust other display modes and settings choose Main Menu Setup Display Menu Sidebar information and controls area The sidebar i...

Page 43: ...ion associated with the selected menu Softkey labels These labels describe softkey functions Typically softkeys let you set up additional parameters for the selected mode or menu At the top of the menu hierarchy clicking the left side up arrow button turns off softkey labels and displays additional status information describing channel offset and other configuration parameters ...

Page 44: ...44 Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide 7 Make a Measurement ...

Page 45: ...e The Trigger Menu on the master oscilloscope module is used to define the trigger condition The master module outputs its trigger signal to one of the chassis PXI_TRIG lines 0 7 All slave modules receive the trigger signal over the same PXI_TRIG line and their Trigger Menus simply show that they are PXI slaves There is a separate armed signal from each slave module so that the master can wait unt...

Page 46: ...slav e modules Hardware connection is required from the Aux out of master mod ule to channel 1 of both master and slave modules using BNC tee adapter with 50ohm cables of equal length Usage KtScopeCal PXI a b INSTR slot c trig d bus e f a Chassis bus number b Master module slot number c Slave module slot number d Trigger line number 0 7 bus Optional to configure trigger routing across trigger bus ...

Page 47: ... is connected KtScopeCal r Reset the reference clock signals for all modules Perform this action only when PXIe 100MHz reference clock is turned off This action is not required if a or p has been performed KtScopeCal s PXI a b INSTR slot c trig d bus e f Calibrate trigger delay and save factors Perform this action after reference clock signals are aligned C Program Files x86 Keysight InfiniiVision...

Page 48: ...m the master module Aux Out output to a BNC tee adapter 2 From the tee adapter connect equal length cables to the master module channel 1 input and the slave module channel 1 input 3 Run the KtScopeCal exe program For example C Program Files x86 Keysight InfiniiVision KtScopeCal exe PXI8 5 INSTR slot6 trig0 Trigger line PXI TRIG 0 bus segment configured Isolated Connect Aux Out from master module ...

Page 49: ...dule trigger signal The master module and all slave modules must select the same trigger line If the modules are in different chassis trigger bus segments which are isolated by default you must use the chassis Soft Front Panel SFP application to connect the selected PXI_TRIG line between trigger bus segments See Step 4 When Necessary Connect Chassis Bus Segments on page 51 4 Click the Arm Line sof...

Page 50: ...rigger Mode softkey button and select Master 3 Click the Trigger Line softkey and select the PXI_TRIG line 0 7 to be used for the multi module trigger signal The master module and all slave modules must select the same trigger line If the modules are in different chassis trigger bus segments which are isolated by default you must use the chassis Soft Front Panel SFP application to connect the sele...

Page 51: ...ger bus segments which are isolated by default you must use the chassis Soft Front Panel SFP application to connect the selected PXI_TRIG lines between trigger bus segments For example if The master module is in segment 1 and it is using PXI TRIG 0 as the trigger line Two slave modules are in segment 3 and they will use PXI TRIG 1 and PXI TRIG 2 as arm lines You would fllow these steps 1 Click the...

Page 52: ...eysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide 8 Coordinating Multiple PXIe Oscilloscope Modules When lines in bus segments are reserved it will look something like ...

Page 53: ...Coordinating Multiple PXIe Oscilloscope Modules 8 Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide 53 3 Next click the route directions to be used ...

Page 54: ...ck its timebase to the PXIe 100 MHz reference For each module in the multiple oscilloscope system 1 Choose Main Menu Utilities User Options Menu 2 In the User Options Menu click the Auxiliary I O softkey button CAUTION The Keysight M9018A PXIe Chassis does not remember the trigger bus configuration upon cycling power After a power cycle you must reconfigure the bus triggers by using the M9018A Sof...

Page 55: ... from the master module is fed to the trigger input of the slave modules To turn on and set up Sync mode 1 For each M924xA oscilloscope module in the multi module system that is the master module and the slave modules click the Sync softkey button to enable Sync mode When you turn on Sync mode for the first time after InfiniiVision software start up there is a red unlocked image shown in the top r...

Page 56: ... phase alignment completed Performing clock phase alignment for module at slot 6 Median 2927 Mean 3117 Temperature 52 00 Clock phase alignment completed C Program Files x86 Keysight InfiniiVision If the system is not new or modified but you have reconnected the InfiniiVision driver use the KtScopeCal p command For example C Program Files x86 Keysight InfiniiVision KtScopeCal exe p Searching for co...

Page 57: ...t slot 6 Temperature change 0 25 XML mean 3117 Target 3116 Iteration 1 Mean 3110 Mean change 7 Clock phase reset completed C Program Files x86 Keysight InfiniiVision When running the KtScopeCal exe application with the Sync mode options a p or r the oscilloscope modules automatically phase lock their timebases to the chassis PXIe 100 MHz reference Using the PXIe 100 MHz reference signal is a requi...

Page 58: ...156 Iteration 3 Mean 2305 Mean change 812 Iteration 4 Mean 1986 Mean change 1131 Iteration 5 Mean 3109 Mean change 8 Clock phase reset completed C Program Files x86 Keysight InfiniiVision The red unlocked image will disappear 4 Finally to perform Sync mode trigger delay calibration on each trigger line and save the calibration factors run the KtScopeCal s command The options are the same as when u...

Page 59: ...nge 899 Mean change 872 Mean change 837 Mean change 810 Mean change 774 Mean change 747 Mean change 711 Mean change 685 Mean change 652 Mean change 631 Mean change 600 Mean change 576 Mean change 542 Mean change 517 Mean change 481 Mean change 457 Mean change 422 Mean change 402 Mean change 367 Mean change 341 Mean change 305 Mean change 281 Mean change 247 Mean change 224 Mean change 185 Mean cha...

Page 60: ...ed to be stopped If running and you want to change settings on slave modules such as time div or volts div stop the master module first Then stop the slave modules and make their setting changes Single Acquisitions for Deep Data For the deepest acquisitions possible use single acquisitions When you stop running acquisitions in a multi module configuration the data length can be smaller depending o...

Page 61: ...ly come in two basic types IVI COM and IVI C Although the functionality offered by both types of drivers is often very similar the fundamental differences in interface technology results in a very different end user experience The IVI drivers support compiling application programs for 32 or 64 bit platforms Supported ADEs application development environments Arguably the most important considerati...

Page 62: ...directory for each version of LabVIEW you have on your computer for example C Program Files x86 National Instruments LabVIEW version instr lib Keysight product model If you install LabVIEW drivers before you install LabVIEW itself the drivers will be installed in the Keysight directory instead of the National Instruments directory for example C Program Files x86 Keysight Keysight product model Lab...

Page 63: ...REamble LISTer DATA SEARch COUNt DIGitize or SINGle In these situations you can clear the remote operation in progress by sending a Device Clear to the remote user interface Sending a Device Clear to the Remote Interface Every remote programming library gives you a way to send an IEEE 488 1 style Device Clear For example the IVI COM library provides the System2 ClearIO method Another easy way to s...

Page 64: ...cope s PXI address For example if the controller PC s IP address is 10 112 93 141 or hostame is lab pxi 3 cos is keysight com and the oscilloscope s PXI address is PXI37 0 0 INSTR the oscilloscope s HiSLIP address is TCPIP0 10 112 93 141 hislip37 0 0 INSTR or TCPIP0 lab pxi 3 cos is keysight com hislip37 0 0 INSTR If you are running the Interactive IO application on the controller PC you can use t...

Page 65: ... Programming Interface API Overview 9 Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide 65 5 To exit the Keysight Interactive IO application choose Connect Exit from the menu ...

Page 66: ...66 Keysight M9241 42 43A PXIe Oscilloscopes and M9240A AutoProbe Power Module Startup Guide 9 Applications Programming Interface API Overview ...

Page 67: ...reasing linearly to 50 rH at 55 C Altitude Operating 3 000 m 9 842 ft Non operating 4 500 m 14 764 ft Pollution Degree The InfiniiVision M9241 42 43A PXIe oscilloscopes may be operated in environments of Pollution Degree 2 or Pollution Degree 1 Pollution Degree Definitions Pollution Degree 1 No pollution or only dry non conductive pollution occurs The pollution has no influence Example A clean roo...

Page 68: ...nly the supported quantity of active probes See Also For more information on probes and accessories see www keysight com for Probes and Accessories Selection Guide 5989 6162EN InfiniiVision Oscilloscope Probes and Accessories Selection Guide Data Sheet 5968 8153EN For compatibility information manuals application notes data sheets selection guides SPICE models and more for oscilloscope probes see ...

Page 69: ...ircuit breakers wiring including cables bus bars junction boxes switches socket outlets in the fixed installation and equipment for industrial use and some other equipment for example stationary motors with permanent connection to the fixed installation Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of the low voltage installation Examples are electricity meters and measuremen...

Page 70: ...xic substance elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use Forty years is the expected useful life of the product The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community ICES NMB 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB du Canada This is a marking to indicate product compliance with the Industry Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 001 This is als...

Page 71: ...t 19 23 F firmware update 28 French user interface and Quick Help 37 frequency response analyzer 16 front panel features 19 G Gen Out 19 Gen Out output 23 German user interface and Quick Help 37 graphical user interface language 37 H hardware self test 33 help built in 36 humidity 67 I I2C serial triggering and analysis 15 Identify LED 20 Identify PXI Module blinking blue LED 20 indoor use only 67...

Page 72: ... LED 20 run status querying 60 running acquisitions LED green color 20 Russian user interface and Quick Help 37 S SCPI interface 62 SENT triggering and analysis 16 setup default 37 SFP and remote API concurrent 63 shipment contents 15 shipment contents M9240A 16 shipment contents M9241 42 43A 15 Simplified Chinese user interface and Quick Help 37 single acquisitions 60 slave module setting up 49 s...

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