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Step 1: Unpack, Inspect, and Verify Shipment 

Safety Information

The instrument has an auto–ranging line voltage input – be sure
the supply voltage is within the specified range and the voltage
fluctuations do not exceed 10 percent of the nominal supply
voltage.

The AC/DC adapter is for indoor use only.

Never use a modified or damaged charger. Use the original AC–
DC adapter ONLY.

The AC/DC adapter is designed for use in Installation Category II
and Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 61010-1.

The main power cord can be used as the system disconnecting
device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply.

M9384B Startup Guide

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Summary of Contents for M9384B

Page 1: ...Startup Guide Keysight M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator...

Page 2: ...Pursuant to FAR 12 212 and 27 405 3 and Department of Defense FAR Supplement DFARS 227 7202 the U S government acquires commercial computer software under the same terms by which the software is cust...

Page 3: ...ansient over voltages often associated with local AC mains connections Assume all measurement control and data I O connections are for connection to Category I sources unless otherwise marked or descr...

Page 4: ...compliance with the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 001 It also identifies the product is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product CISPR 11 Clause 4 South Ko...

Page 5: ...ess protection This symbol indicates the time period during which no hazardous or toxic substance elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use Forty years is the expected useful life...

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Page 7: ...pplying Power 19 Servicing 19 Operating Conditions 19 For the AC DC Adapter 20 Unpack and Inspect the Instrument 22 Return an Instrument for Service 22 Verify M9384B VXG Shipment Contents 23 Step 2 Do...

Page 8: ...and Use 38 Disk Drive Recovery Process 38 Updating the Software required after a recovery 41 Using Windows Tools 42 Navigating Windows Without a Mouse 42 Remote Desktop Using the Signal Generator Remo...

Page 9: ...rability and troubleshoot your product Also includes an annotated block diagram PDF Embedded Help Provides user interface descriptions programming information tutorials SCPI commands and more HTML5 Da...

Page 10: ...Introduction Documentation Access Documentation Access 10 M9384B Startup Guide...

Page 11: ...ing the instrument you will need the following items A Keysight signal analyzer with the appropriate frequency range to measure the output of the M9384B VXG An Open End Wrench PN 8710 1761 to hold and...

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Page 13: ...Hz frequency reference Trig 1 SMB male Provides an input or output signal for trigger and events Trig 2 SMB male Provides an input or output signal for trigger and events Settled SMB male Outputs DDS...

Page 14: ...MA female Deal with the quadrature phase component of I Q modulation required for external differential I Q I I Out SMA female Deal with the in phase component of I Q modulation provided by the intern...

Page 15: ...Hz frequency reference EXT 1 SMA female Provides an input or output signal used for trigger and events SYNC OUT BNC female Provides an input or output signal used for trigger and events EXT CLK IN SMA...

Page 16: ...or Current A 100 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 1200W Max 220 240 VAC 1300W Max Environmental Conditions Operating The table below lists the environmental conditions for the M9384B VXG For indoor use only Altitude...

Page 17: ...ce Verify M9384B VXG Shipment Contents ESD Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage or destroy electronic components Use a static safe work station to perform all work on electronic assemblies The figur...

Page 18: ...to avoid having the heated discharge of one instrument now becoming the cooling intake air for another instrument Another area of concern is verification that the maximum ambient operating temperatur...

Page 19: ...II and IV The input of this instrument cannot be connected to the mains The Mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in the premise electrical system Failure to ensure a...

Page 20: ...It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch Alternatively an externally insta...

Page 21: ...ed 10 percent of the nominal supply voltage The AC DC adapter is for indoor use only Never use a modified or damaged charger Use the original AC DC adapter ONLY The AC DC adapter is designed for use i...

Page 22: ...ecautions are taken Store the instrument in an anti static envelope when not in use Visit www keysight com find tips for information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment Return an Instrumen...

Page 23: ...hem in a separate protective bag 5 On the shipping label write ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT and the RMA number 6 In your correspondence refer to the instrument by model number Verify M9384B VXG Shipmen...

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Page 25: ...nstrument software upgrades application information and product information visit www keysight com find M9384B For the worldwide contact information for repair and service visit www keysight com find...

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Page 27: ...ctices The following are the recommended best practices to ensure proper and safe operating conditions Ensure that adequate clearance is provided around all instrument vents both air intake vents and...

Page 28: ...er sides lower front and bottom of the instrument Prepare and Power up the Instrument 1 Make sure that the line cord is plugged into a grounded outlet to establish earth ground 2 Make sure that the in...

Page 29: ...To search for software updates for your product visit www keysight com find M9384B Application Keyboard Shortcuts M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator allows you to move the application window by pr...

Page 30: ...ument Add or change user accounts and passwords Change Firewall settings Change Windows settings for example using Device Manager Change the time and date Run any application Instrument Accounts The d...

Page 31: ...Windows Systems settings you may have to reinstall the Windows system and instrument applications using the Instrument Recovery process Settings that can be Changed You may change the following Windo...

Page 32: ...ave the remaining selections unchanged Settings that must not be Changed Avoid changing the settings described below available from the Windows Control Panel Changes to these settings may degrade inst...

Page 33: ...braries The NET Framework or any Hotfixes or Service Packs for the NET Framework The Microsoft Visual J NET Redistributable Package 1 1 Programs that begin with Keysight The Adobe Acrobat Reader Modif...

Page 34: ...DHCP You can change the IP Address and Gateway as you desire You must be logged in as an administrator default password Keysight4u to make changes Connecting to a Network Shared Folder The instrument...

Page 35: ...e anti virus software Anti Virus Software and Firewalls No third party anti virus software is shipped with the M9384B VXG It is recommended that you install an anti virus software if your M9384B VXG i...

Page 36: ...then you should manually update Windows periodically Be aware that downloading and installing Windows Updates can be network and CPU usage intensive impacting the instrument performance and some Windo...

Page 37: ...ettings as provided by Microsoft However System Restore is not always 100 successful Therefore it is not recommended that you rely on System Restore to protect your instrument System Restore has not b...

Page 38: ...the C drive is the only part of the instrument software that is restored by the Instrument Recovery process You must reload any other software that you have added in the instrument The D partition is...

Page 39: ...Instrument Recovery overwrites the contents of the C partition It does not affect the D or E partitions It is recommended that you use a regular back up strategy Your IT department may already have a...

Page 40: ...ow the on screen instructions to recover the image of the C drive Press 2 then press Enter to select the recovery 4 A warning message appears Press Enter to start the recov ery which may take up to 25...

Page 41: ...are available at www keysight com find M9384B Installing the Software Step 1 Log out of the default user instrument Click Start Select Change account settings Sign out 2 At the log in prompt enter Us...

Page 42: ...n this section are Microsoft Windows 10 features The discussion provided here gives some guidelines for using the capabilities with the instrument Refer to the Windows 10 help documentation for more i...

Page 43: ...Alt Esc Cycles through items in the order that they had been opened Backspace In My Computer or Windows Explorer move up one level In Internet Explorer works like the BACK arrow key Ctrl Left arrow Mo...

Page 44: ...ty and also how to set up a computer running any version of Microsoft Windows as a Remote Desktop Host Setting Up a Remote Desktop Operation Basic Setup for Remote Desktop Operation To perform this op...

Page 45: ...software The procedure described here may be changed by Microsoft at some future time Installing the Client Software Step Notes 1 When the Welcome Screen appears click Perform additional tasks 2 From...

Page 46: ...of the instrument After setting up the remote computer for Remote Desktop Connectivity as described in Setting Up a Remote Desktop Operation you are ready to start a Remote Desktop session Starting a...

Page 47: ...he remote computer Since the instrument front panel keys are not available when using the instrument remotely three alternative methods are available to perform the functions of the front panel keys W...

Page 48: ...accessible Under Colors set this to 16 bits If you oper ate Remote Desktop with greater color depth e g 32 bit your windows may have a dif ferent appearance than they do on the instru ment display bec...

Page 49: ...ick Start Disconnect Click Disconnect You are prompted to confirm that you want to disconnect Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks This section provides a list of windows shortcuts key combinatio...

Page 50: ...og box items Shift Tab In a dialog open a list box Alt Down Arrow In a dialog list box or check box select or deselect one item at a time Shift Up Arrow Shift Down Arrow In My Computer expand a select...

Page 51: ...e auto hide option is selected then press Select to toggle the check box state Click OK This applies the change and closes the dialog box Trigger Routing The M9384B VXG supports the following triggeri...

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Page 53: ...t make sure that the instrument is powered on and all cabling is correct 1 Launch the M9384B application 2 Click the Gear icon on the top right corner to open the System dialog window 3 Select Diagnos...

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Page 55: ...on the Keysight Signal Analyzer 2 Connect a high quality male 2 4 mm to SMA male cable between the Front Panel RF Out connector and the RF In connector on the Keysight Signal Ana lyzer 3 Torque the co...

Page 56: ...of the display set RF Out All to On by selecting the switch 5 On the Keysight Signal Analyzer select AUTO TUNE in the Frequency menu You should see the following display on your Keysight Signal Analy...

Page 57: ...Step 6 Installation is Complete Proceed to program your product by means of the SCPI programming interface M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide 57...

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Page 59: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2019 Edition 1 0 July 2019 M9384 90001 www keysight com...

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