Keysight M9451A PXIe Measurement Accelerator
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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 Software Requirements (above).
Remote
controller
(for Keysight M9018A chassis use only) A PC running one of the operating systems listed in
Software Requirements (above) and a Keysight M9021A Cable Interface x8 with one of the
following PC interface options:
PCIe ExpressCard Adaptor x1, with cable (for a laptop PC)
PCIe Desktop Adaptor x8, with cable (for desktop PCs)
Chassis Requirements
The following are the 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.
It is recommended that the temperature, power and current values do not
exceed the maximum values listed in the Technical Specifications section of
M9451A Data Sheet (which can be found at
), Otherwise it may damage the module. In case these values come close to
any of the listed maximum values, you should either move your instrument
to a cooler environment or turn on the chassis fans to cool it.
M9018A Chassis Air Flow
The M9018A has multiple air intakes. They are located at the lower sides, lower
front, and bottom of the chassis.
