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Keysight E8718A Radar

Target Simulator

User Guide

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Page 2: ...ights customarily provided to the public to use modify reproduce release per form display or disclose commercial computer software or commercial com puter software documentation No additional government requirements beyond those set forth in the EULA shall apply except to the extent that those terms rights or licenses are explicitly required from all providers of commercial computer software pursu...

Page 3: ... shows the general environmental requirements for the E8718A WARNING DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Do not operate the E8718A in the presence of flammable gases or flames WARNING The protection provided by the E8718A may be impaired if the E8718A is used in a manner not specified by Keysight Table 0 1 E8718A operation environmental conditions Environmental condition Requirement Temperat...

Page 4: ... power cable with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground safety ground at the power outlet Any interruption of the protective grounding conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury Fuses Use only fuses with the required rated current voltage and specified type normal blow time delay Do not use...

Page 5: ...erial as well as routing the test cables to the front panel connectors of the module through a non conductive flexible conduit such as that used in electrical power distribution The E8718A is equipped with laser module for device under test alignment purpose Do not stare at the laser while operating it Switch off the laser when not in use WARNING Module connectors and test signal cables connected ...

Page 6: ...und terminal Frame or chassis ground terminal Terminal is at earth potential Used for measurement and control circuits designed to be operated with one terminal at earth potential Terminalforneutralconductoron permanently installed equipment Terminal for line conductor on permanently installed equipment Standby supply units with this symbol are not completely disconnected from ac mains when this s...

Page 7: ...reil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB 001 du Canada ISM GRP 1 Class A indicates that this is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC marking requirement This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this electrical or electron...

Page 8: ...fied as a Monitoring and Control Instrument product The affixed product label is as shown below Do not dispose in domestic household waste To return this unwanted instrument contact your nearest Keysight Service Center or visit http about keysight com en companyinfo environment takeback shtml for more information Sales and Technical Support To contact Keysight for sales and technical support refer...

Page 9: ...EEE Directive 2002 96 EC 8 Product category 8 Sales and Technical Support 8 1 Getting Started Electrostatic Discharge ESD Precaution 16 Inspect the Instrument for Damage 19 Return the Instrument for Service 20 Verify the Shipment Contents 21 2 System Overview System Intended Use 24 Hardware Setup 25 Test System Specifications 26 3 System Software and User Application System Requirements 30 Change ...

Page 10: ...se Redemption 35 Software License Installation or Upgrade 36 Soft Front Panel SFP on E8718A 37 Fixed Range Registration 39 Access to E8718A SFP 41 4 Operation and Performance Verification Verify the Operation of the E8718A 48 Operating the Laser 49 Conduct Performance Verification Optional 51 ...

Page 11: ...functional block diagram 38 Figure 3 6 Installing License dialog with Register Fixed Range button 40 Figure 3 7 E8718A Web home page 42 Figure 3 8 E8718A Web remote access page 43 Figure 3 9 Windows Remote Desktop Connection 45 Figure 3 10 Windows Remote Desktop Connection Windows Security 46 Figure 4 1 Position of laser push button switch for horizontal antenna 49 Figure 4 2 Position of laser pus...

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Page 13: ... Simulator User Guide 13 List of Tables Table 0 1 E8718A operation environmental conditions 3 Table 2 1 System Specification 26 Table 3 1 PC location of the installation path and installed files 34 Table 3 2 Configuration Limit 38 ...

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Page 15: ...tarted Electrostatic Discharge ESD Precaution 16 Inspect the Instrument for Damage 19 Return the Instrument for Service 20 Verify the Shipment Contents 21 This chapter describes the ESD precaution along with the steps to inspect and verify the contents of the E8718A ...

Page 16: ...be performed at a static safe work station The following figure shows an example of a static safe work station using two types of ESD protection CAUTION The E8718A is shipped in materials which prevent damage from static The instrument should only be removed from the packaging in an anti static area after ensuring that correct anti static precautions are taken Store all instrument in anti static e...

Page 17: ...sight E8718A Radar Target Simulator User Guide 17 Figure 1 1 Static safe work station example The following ESD symbol indicates areas where ESD caution must be exercised to prevent test disruption and damage to the E8718A ...

Page 18: ...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 Ω of isolation from ground WARNING These techniques for a static safe work station should not be used when working on circuitry wit...

Page 19: ...t any damage to the shipping agent immediately as such damage is not covered by the warranty The warranty also does not cover Damage from contamination Normal wear and tear of mechanical components Manuals or fuses Warranty information can be found at the beginning of this manual NOTE Information on preventing damage to your Keysight instrument can be found at www keysight com find tips ...

Page 20: ...attach it to the malfunctioning equipment Name and address of owner A P O box is not acceptable as a return address Product model number for example E8718A Product serial number for example MYXXXXXXXX The serial number label is located on the side panel of the instrument The serial number can also be read from the Soft Front Panel interface but only after the software is installed Description of f...

Page 21: ...r Target Simulator User Guide 21 Verify the Shipment Contents The following items are included in the E8718A shipment E8718A Radar Target Simulator Quick Reference Guide P N E8718 90006 printed copy of this document Calibration certificate ...

Page 22: ...1 Getting Started 22 Keysight E8718A Radar Target Simulator User Guide THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 23: ...ht E8718A Radar Target Simulator User Guide 23 2 System Overview System Intended Use 24 Hardware Setup 25 Test System Specifications 26 This chapter describes the usage setup and specifications of the E8718A ...

Page 24: ...ired simulation value Once the setting is complete all you need to do is trigger the test and provide a frequency modulated continuous wave FMCW signal from the automotive radar sensor The RTS provides the return signal to the automotive radar sensor In manufacturing environments provided is an Application Program Interface API layer where the values can be set automatically as per your required t...

Page 25: ...5 Hardware Setup Set up the hardware as shown in Figure 2 1 RTS hardware setup NOTE The RF cables provided with the system should NOT be removed or changed to different length or type This is will affect the validity of the calibration and thus performance of the systems ...

Page 26: ...300 m Range accuracy 0 15 m Minimum target distance simulated 4 m based on 0 5 m cable Radar Cross Section At 20 dBm Input Power 32 dBsm to 29 dBsm at 4 m typical 43 dBsm to 104 dBsm at 300 m typical Target Speed Simulation Doppler simulation speed range 720 km h Doppler simulation speed step size 0 1 km h Signal Characterization In Band Spurious Signals measured at waveguide Flange 50 dBc RF Phas...

Page 27: ...System Overview 2 Keysight E8718A Radar Target Simulator User Guide 27 NOTE Refer to E8718A datasheet for the latest product specifications ...

Page 28: ...2 System Overview 28 Keysight E8718A Radar Target Simulator User Guide THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 29: ...ctory Settings 31 Software Installer Location 32 Software Installation 33 Software License Redemption 35 Software License Installation or Upgrade 36 Soft Front Panel SFP on E8718A 37 Fixed Range Registration 39 Access to E8718A SFP 41 This chapter describes the system requirements the software installation and the Soft Front Panel SFP of the E8718A ...

Page 30: ...le lists the minimum system requirements for the E8718A software Operation system Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit and above Starter Home Basic Home Premium Professional Ultimate or Enterprise Processor speed 1 GHz 32 bit x86 or 1 GHz 64 bit x64 Itanium 64 is not supported Available memory 1 GB minimum Available hard disk space 20 MB ...

Page 31: ...e the original password at factory settings for User The following steps detail how to change the password 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Del keys together on your keyboard to get to the security screen 2 Click Change a password 3 Enter the old password The original password at factory settings is 123456 4 Specify a new password for your user account Figure 3 1 Change a Password ...

Page 32: ... E8718A Documents 1 Connect your PC to the LAN 2 port of E8718A via the RJ45 connector as shown in Figure 3 2 2 Enter the following link into the Windows Start button search box Keysight E8718A Documents KeysightE870xA exe 3 Wait for a few seconds for the installation file to appear 4 Copy the installation file to your personal folder on your PC 5 Enter the following login details to access the fi...

Page 33: ...re Installation This installation includes the libraries and related user documentation for the E8718A 1 Launch the downloaded installer 2 Follow the installer prompts to install all software and documentation for the E8718A Radar Target Simulator Figure 3 2 InstallShield Wizard for Keysight E870xA ...

Page 34: ...on Location Installation path C Program Files x86 Keysight E870x C and C libraries file C Program Files x86 Keysight E870x bin Documentation C Program Files x86 Keysight E870x Help Header files C Program Files x86 Keysight E870x include Libraries linker files C Program Files x86 Keysight E870x lib Example Programs C Program Files x86 Keysight E870x Examples NOTE Libraries file information can be f...

Page 35: ...e following information that is found from the E8718A certificate Keysight Order Number Keysight Certificate Number 3 Get the Host ID from the E8718A s SFP a Follow Access to E8718A SFP on page 41 to access E8718A SFP b On E8718A s SFP launch Installing License dialog box from menu Utilities Licensing c Copy the Host ID that is found on the Installing License dialog box as shown in Figure 3 3 4 En...

Page 36: ...tware License Installation or Upgrade 1 On SFP Installing License dialog box as shown in Figure 3 3 click the Load button to select the license file you redeemed in Software License Redemption on page 35 2 Click the Install button to install the license file Figure 3 3 License installation dialog ...

Page 37: ...ht E8718A Radar Target Simulator User Guide 37 Soft Front Panel SFP on E8718A 1 Enter the relevant parameters in the SFP screen in Figure 3 4 and run the RTS by clicking Apply Figure 3 4 SFP Screen 2 Refer to Table 3 2 for the configuration limits ...

Page 38: ...onal block diagram for E8718A Figure 3 5 E8718A simplified functional block diagram Table 3 2 Configuration Limit Configuration Limit Minimum Maximum DUT Tx Power 0 dBm 30 dBm DUT Antenna Gain 0 dBi 50 dBi Chamber Range Setup 1 m 5 m Simulator Antenna Gain 20 dBi 25 dBi Target Range Setup 4 m 300 m Relative Speed 720 km h 720 km h ...

Page 39: ...in Figure 3 6 Once you have configured all the fixed range values the Add button will disappear Follow the steps below to register the fixed range values 1 On SFP Installing License dialog box enter the fixed range values 2 Click the Add button to register the fixed range values of E8718A 3 Complete the several confirmation steps that appears when you click the Add button Upon successful registrat...

Page 40: ...3 System Software and User Application 40 Keysight E8718A Radar Target Simulator User Guide Figure 3 6 Installing License dialog with Register Fixed Range button ...

Page 41: ...t SFP to launch completely Remote Access E8718A Web Page Service 1 Set up the hardware as shown in Figure 2 1 2 Power on E8718A 3 Launch Internet Explorer from your PC 4 Enter 169 254 67 122 to address bar and search 5 E8718A homepage should show on your browser as show in Figure 3 7 6 Click the Control Instrument to remote access E8718A as show in Figure 3 8 WARNING E8718A does not have VGA hot p...

Page 42: ...3 System Software and User Application 42 Keysight E8718A Radar Target Simulator User Guide Figure 3 7 E8718A Web home page ...

Page 43: ...te access page Remote Access Windows Remote Desktop 1 Set up the hardware as shown in Figure 2 1 2 Power on E8718A 3 Open Remote Desktop Connection as shown in Figure 3 9 by clicking the Window Start button In the search box type Remote Desktop Connection and then in the list of results click Remote Desktop Connection ...

Page 44: ...etails to Computer box and User name box Computer 169 254 67 122 or Keysight E8718A User name User Password 123456 5 Then click Connect button to start remote desktop session Windows Security dialog box as shown in Figure 3 10 will prompt for password Enter password get from Here and click OK to connect NOTE E8718A LAN2 default IP address is set to 169 254 67 122 ...

Page 45: ...System Software and User Application 3 Keysight E8718A Radar Target Simulator User Guide 45 Figure 3 9 Windows Remote Desktop Connection ...

Page 46: ...3 System Software and User Application 46 Keysight E8718A Radar Target Simulator User Guide Figure 3 10 Windows Remote Desktop Connection Windows Security ...

Page 47: ...User Guide 47 4 Operation and Performance Verification Verify the Operation of the E8718A 48 Operating the Laser 49 Conduct Performance Verification Optional 51 This chapter describes how to verify the operation and performance of the E8718A ...

Page 48: ...AC single phase 300 W maximum Immediately you should hear the sound of the system fan and see the Power LED on the front panel light up 3 Wait for about one to two minutes for the E8718A to fully boot up You may verify this by connecting a monitor to the VGA port located at the rear of the E8718A 4 Try sending a command to the E8718A through your PC The Link LED on the front panel should blink Thi...

Page 49: ... Laser The laser ON OFF is controlled by a push button as shown in Figure 4 1 and Figure 4 2 below Figure 4 1 Position of laser push button switch for horizontal antenna Figure 4 2 Position of laser push button switch for vertical antenna The laser points at the location where the E8718A antenna is pointing ...

Page 50: ... push button to switch on the laser 2 Adjust the position of Automotive Radar Sensor unit under test so that the red dot emitted from the laser is pointing at it 3 Once the alignment is complete switch off the laser by pressing the Laser ON OFF push button again Figure 4 3 E8718A Remote Head Front View Location of Laser Aperture WARNING Do not stare at the laser Location of Laser Aperture ...

Page 51: ...mance verification using the E8718A SFP as shown in Figure 3 4 The E8718A operating software provides control over the system 2 Use the E8718A operating software as a learning tool to experience the E8718A capability and behavior through a user friendly SFP 3 Prepare the required hardware for the performance verification A typical setup for the performance verification is shown in Figure 4 4 Figur...

Page 52: ... Target Range Setup 100 m RCS of Target 30 dBsm Relative Speed 0 Km h 5 Click Apply The signal received by the radar sensor should be as simulated 6 Repeat step 5 to step 6 for Target Range Setup ranging from 4 m to 300 m and verify accordingly NOTE Verifying the functionality of the E8718A requires a known working automotive radar sensor The Distance D between the E8718A and the automotive radar ...

Page 53: ...ubject to change without notice Always refer to the English version at the Keysight website for the latest revision Keysight Technologies 2019 2020 November 2020 Printed in Malaysia E8718 90001 E8718 90001 www keysight com ...

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