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Keysight M9217A Startup Guide

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Manual Part Number

M9217-90001

Edition

Edition 1, October 1, 2015

Keysight Technologies

 

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CAUTION

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hazard. It calls attention to an 
operating procedure, practice, or 
the like that, if not correctly 
performed or adhered to, could 
result in damage to the product or 
loss of important data. Do not 
proceed beyond a CAUTION notice 
until the indicated conditions are 
fully understood and met.

WARNING

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operating procedure, practice, or 
the like that, if not correctly 
performed or adhered to, could 
result in personal injury or death. 
Do not proceed beyond a 
WARNING notice until the 
indicated conditions are fully 
understood and met.

The following safety precautions should 

be observed before using this product and 

any associated instrumentation.

This product is intended for use by 

qualified personnel who recognize shock 

hazards and are familiar with the safety 

precautions required to avoid possible 

injury. Read and follow all installation, 

operation, and maintenance information 

carefully before using the product. Refer 

to the user documentation for complete 

product specifications.

Summary of Contents for M9217A PXIe 2-CH

Page 1: ...Keysight M9217A PXIe 2 CH Digitizer Isolated 256 V 20 MSa s 16 Bit Inspection verification and installation for M9217A PXIe 2 CH digitizer Startup Guide...

Page 2: ...furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license Restricted Rights Legend If software is for use in the performance of a U S Government prime cont...

Page 3: ...for possible wear cracks or breaks before each use When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is restricted such as rack mounting a separate main input power disconnect device must...

Page 4: ...strument 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 wel...

Page 5: ...ies with all relevant European Legal Directives The RCM mark is a Compliance Mark according to the ACMA Labelling Requirement The KC mark shows that the product complies with the relevant Korean Compu...

Page 6: ...trical 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...

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Page 8: ...e 16 Return the module for service 17 Step 2 Verify the Shipment Contents 18 Step 3 Install the Software 19 System requirements 19 Power up the controller 20 Install the software 20 Step 4 Install the...

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Page 10: ...the module to the chassis 23 Figure 4 Module installation procedures 25 Figure 5 M9217A PXIe 2 CH Digitizer front panel 26 Figure 6 M9217A functional block diagram 27 Figure 7 SFP interface 28 Figure...

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Page 12: ...Startup Guide 12 List of Tables Table 1 Minimum system requirements 19 Table 2 Required functionality verification hardware 29 Table 3 Configuration for digitizer 31 Table 4 Suggested calibrator outp...

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Page 14: ...found on the CD ROM that is shipped with this product You can also download them for free through our website at www keysight com find m9217a Check the manual revision on the second page of each manua...

Page 15: ...ork station The following figure shows an example of a static safe work station using two types of ESD protection Figure 1 Static safe work station example CAUTION The M9217A is shipped in materials w...

Page 16: ...e After unpacking the M9217A carefully inspect the unit for any shipping damage Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately as such damage is not covered by the warranty The warranty also does...

Page 17: ...malfunctioning equipment Name and address of owner A P O box is not acceptable as a return address Product model number for example M9217A Product serial number for example MYXXXXXXXX The serial numb...

Page 18: ...rs and all product documentation in PDF format M9217A PXIe 2 CH Digitizer Isolated 256 V 20 MSa s 16 Bit Startup Guide P N M9217 90001 printed copy of this document Calibration certificate NOTE Every...

Page 19: ...GB available hard disk space includes 1 GB for Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 SP1 b 100 MB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite Video Super VGA 800 600 256 colors or more Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 1...

Page 20: ...CD M9217 10001 The same software are also available for free download at the Keysight website www keysight com find m9217a This installation includes the following Keysight IO Libraries Suite IOLS wh...

Page 21: ...21 Keysight M9217A Startup Guide Figure 2 InstallShield Wizard for Keysight M9217A 3 After installation is complete power down the chassis and the host PC if using the remote controller...

Page 22: ...you are using an embedded controller proceed to step 5 If you using a remote controller skip to step 6 CAUTION The PXIe hardware does not support hot swapping capabilities changing modules while power...

Page 23: ...to fully inject the module into the chassis 6 If you are using a remote controller install the System Interface Card in the chassis 7 Latch the module by pulling up on the injector ejector handle and...

Page 24: ...in and power up the PXIe chassis 13 If you are using a remote controller reboot the host PC WARNING Tighten the screws on the module front panel Protection provided by the equipment could be impaired...

Page 25: ...e installation procedures 1 Press down the ejector 2 Slide the M9217A module into any slot until the backplane connectors touch 3 Seat the M9217A module into the mainframe by pulling up the ejector 4...

Page 26: ...Keysight M9217A Startup Guide 26 M9217A front panel Figure 5 M9217A PXIe 2 CH Digitizer front panel...

Page 27: ...27 Keysight M9217A Startup Guide M9217A system connections Figure 6 M9217A functional block diagram...

Page 28: ...pert The KCE will display all modules that are connected and installed Review the configuration data and launch the M9217A Soft Front Panel SFP The M9217A SFP will provide control over the module for...

Page 29: ...n also be used to verify if the adjustment procedure was successful in adjusting the accuracy of the digitizer to meet its published specifications Required hardware Verifying the functionality of the...

Page 30: ...rmine the measurement error of the digitizer Large data records are acquired and averaged in order to reduce the effects of noise on the measurements and to determine the DC value of the input signals...

Page 31: ...e Data tab Click on Single to measure The result will be displayed as shown in Figure 10 Table 3 Configuration for digitizer Settings Description Specification Channels Channel 1 Range 500 mV 250 mV C...

Page 32: ...turn the module for service on page 17 for details on sending the module to Keysight Technologies for service Table 4 Suggested calibrator output voltages Input value Channel range Error from input In...

Page 33: ...V 0 0236 V Table 4 Suggested calibrator output voltages Input value Channel range Error from input Input value Channel range Error from input NOTE The table uses the calibrator zero output for ease o...

Page 34: ...tions for the M9217A M9217A Data Sheet 5992 0366EN are included on the Keysight M9217A Software and Product Information CD ROM that came with your module Please check the Keysight website at www keysi...

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Page 36: ...n is subject to change without notice Always refer to the English version at the Keysight website for the latest revision Keysight Technologies 2015 Edition 1 October 1 2015 M9217 90001 M9217 90001 ww...

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