Keysight Technologies S9101A Startup Manual

No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Keysight Technologies, Inc. as governed by United States and international copyright laws. Manual Part Number S9101-90001 Edition Edition 1, January, 2020 Printed in USA Published By Keysight Technologies 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Warranty THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITIONS. FURTHER, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KEYSIGHT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KEYSIGHT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING, USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT OR OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT SHALL CONTROL. KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES DOES NOT WARRANT THIRD-PARTY SYSTEM- LEVEL (COMBINATION OF CHASSIS, CONTROLLERS, MODULES, ETC.) PERFORMANCE, SAFETY, OR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED. Technology Licenses The hardware and/or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. U.S. Government Rights The Software is “commercial computer software,” as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) 2.101. 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 customarily provided to the public. Accordingly, Keysight provides the Software to U.S. government customers under its standard commercial license, which is embodied in its End User License Agreement (EULA), a copy of which can be found at http://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 related to commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation that is not customarily provided to the public; or (2) Relinquish to, or otherwise provide, the government rights in excess of these rights customarily provided to the public to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose commercial computer software or commercial computer 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 pursuant to the FAR and the DFARS and are set forth specifically in writing elsewhere in the EULA. Keysight shall be under no obligation to update, revise or otherwise modify the Software. With respect to any technical data as defined by FAR 2.101, pursuant to FAR 12.211 and 27.404.2 and DFARS 227.7102, the U.S. government acquires no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 27.401 or DFAR 227.7103-5 (c), as applicable in any technical data. Safety Notices A CAUTION notice denotes a 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. A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an 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. ii

3 2. 1 Warning Statements and Symbols 3 2. 2 Safety 4 2. 3 Weight and Dimensions 6 2. 4 Handling and Lifting 6 2. 5 Cleaning 7 2. 6 Environmental Conditions (Operating) 8 2. 7 EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) 9 2. 7. 1 South Korean Class A EMC Declaration 9 2. 7. 2 Declaration of Conformity 9 2. 8 Ventilation 10 2. 9 Location and Mounting 11 2. 10 Power Requirements 12 2. 11 AC Power Cord 14 2. 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 15 2. 13 Front and Rear Panel Symbols / Markings 16 2. 14 Returning for Service 18 3 Review Hardware Components 19 3. 1 Hardware Components 20 3. 2 Connector Descriptions 21 3. 2. 1 Connectors, 10 MHz Ref In/Out on the Rugged Front Panel 21 3. 2. 2 Connectors, Transceivers on the Rugged Front Panel 22 3. 2. 3 Connectors, M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller 23 3. 2. 4 Connectors, S9101A Rear Panel (M9019A PXIe Chassis) 25 3. 2. 5 Connectors, Option TR1, TR2, S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 27 3. 2. 5. 1 Ext Trig, LEDs, & Interfaces on S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 27 3. 2. 5. 2 Connectors, mmWave Side of S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 28 3. 2. 5. 3 Connectors, IF Side of S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 29 4 Install Hardware 31 4. 1 Keysight S9101A Option TR1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver 32 4. 2 Keysight S9101A Option TR2 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver 33 5 Install Software 35 6 Verify Operation 37 6. 1 Powering on S9101A Hardware Components 38 6. 2 Running the S9101A Configuration Tool 39 6. 3 Selecting an M9410A to Use with X-Apps Software 40 6. 4 Verifying X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A 43 6. 4. 1 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A at 3 GHz 44

48 7 Run an IF Cable Alignment 53 7. 1 Running an IF Cable Alignment Using X-Apps 54 7. 2 Running an IF Cable Alignment Using SCPI 54 8 Run a System Amplitude Calibration 55 8. 1 Additional Equipment Required 55 8. 2 Running a System Amplitude Calibration 56 iv

1 1 Overview The Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver is a streamlined, non-signaling measurement system that enables automated testing of 5G New Radio (5G NR) infrastructure equipment in both the FR1 (380 MHz to 6 GHz) and millimeter wave FR2 frequencies (24.25 to 43.5 GHz). In this document... This document describes the installation process to start up and prepare the Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver for use. 1. Review this Overview 2. Review Safety Requirements on page 3 3. Review Hardware Components on page 19 4. Install Hardware on page 31 5. Install Software on page 35 6. Verify Operation on page 37 7. Run an IF Cable Alignment on page 53 8. Run a System Amplitude Calibration on page 55

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 3 2 Review Safety Requirements Review all safety information in this section before operating any of the equipment: Warning Statements and Symbols on page 3 Safety on page 4 Weight and Dimensions on page 6 Handling and Lifting on page 6 Cleaning on page 7 Environmental Conditions (Operating) on page 8 EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) on page 9 South Korean Class A EMC Declaration on page 9 Declaration of Conformity on page 9 Ventilation on page 10 Location and Mounting on page 11 Power Requirements on page 12 AC Power Cord on page 14 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) on page 15 Front and Rear Panel Symbols / Markings on page 16 Returning for Service on page 18 2. 1 Warning Statements and Symbols The following notices are used throughout this document. Familiarize yourself with each of the notices and their meaning before operating these products. A CAUTION notice denotes a 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. A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an 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.

2. 2 Safety The safety information in this section applies to the following products. Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver consists of: Keysight S9101AX which is an S9101A IF Subsystem (PXIe chassis and modules, rugged front panel, and cables) Keysight S9101RH mmWave Transceiver for 5G These products have been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards and have been supplied in a safe condition. This documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain products in a safe condition. 2. 2. 1 Safety Compliance These products comply with the essential requirements of the European LVD (Low Voltage Directive) as well as current editions of the following standards (dates and editions are cited in the Declaration of Conformity): IEC/EN 61010-1 Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 USA: UL std no. 61010-1 2. 2. 2 Acoustic Statement (European Machinery Directive) Acoustic noise emission LpA <70 dB Operator position Normal operation mode per ISO 7779 4 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 5 2. 2. 3 General Safety Notices If these products are not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. These products must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only. No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers. This is a Safety Protection Class I Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The Mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. The Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2, per IEC 61010 Second Edition and 664 respectively. The S9101A is designed for indoor use only and does not support hot-swapping of modules; for example, inserting and removing modules with the chassis powered up. Before installing modules in or removing modules from the chassis, power down the chassis, but leave the power cord connected to the AC Mains because it serves as a ground and helps protect the chassis and modules from electrostatic damage.

2. 3 Weight and Dimensions Keysight S9101A: Height: 197.8 mm (7.79 in); with feet installed Width: 449.5 mm (17.70 in); with rugged panel Depth: 568.9 mm (22.40 in); with rugged panel (from back bumper to front BNC) Weight: 20.4 kg (45.0 lbs) for Keysight S9101A Option TR1 Weight: 22.6 kg (49.8 lbs) for Keysight S9101A Option TR2 Keysight S9101RH mmWave Transceiver for 5G: Height: 66 mm ( 2.6 in) Width: 139 mm ( 5.5 in) Depth: 183 mm ( 7.2 in) Weight: 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs) 2. 4 Handling and Lifting Installing additional modules in the S9101A's chassis can increase their weight to a point where two people are required when lifting; if two people are not available, use a mechanical lift. Use both side handles when lifting the S9101A. Use a rolling cart when transporting the S9101A. 6 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 7 2. 5 Cleaning Clean the outside of Keysight products with a soft, lint-free, slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergent or chemical solvents. To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the S9101A 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. Cleaning connectors with isopropyl alcohol shall only be done with the instruments power cord removed and in a well-ventilated area. Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate and the fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument. Keep isopropyl alcohol away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store in a tightly closed container. The isopropyl alcohol shall not be stored, or left open, in the area of the equipment. Use isopropyl alcohol with adequate ventilation to prevent the combustion of fumes or vapors. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing, as isopropyl alcohol causes skin irritation, may cause eye damage, and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. It may be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. In case of spill, soak up with sand or earth. Flush spill area with water. Dispose of isopropyl alcohol in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. In case of fire, use alcohol foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; water may be ineffective.

2. 6 Environmental Conditions (Operating) The S9101A is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2, per IEC 61010 Second Edition and 664 respectively. The S9101RH mmWave Transceiver is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2, per IEC 61010-1 Third Edition and 664 respectively. The Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver is designed for use in the following conditions: For indoor use only Altitude up to 6,561.68 ft (2,000 m) Operating Temperature 10 to 40° C, Maximum Relative Humidity (non-condensing): 85% RH. Samples of these products have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of Storage, Transportation and end-use. Those stresses include, but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude and power line conditions. Test Methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3. 8 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 9 2. 7 EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) These products comply with the essential requirements of the European LVD (Low Voltage Directive) as well as current editions of the following standards (dates and editions are cited in the Declaration of Conformity): IEC/EN 61326-1 CISPR Pub 11 group 1, class A AS/NZS CISPR 11 ICES/NMB-001 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada. 2. 7. 1 South Korean Class A EMC Declaration This equipment has been conformity assessed for use in business environments. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference. This EMC statement applies to the equipment only for use in business environment. 2. 7. 2 Declaration of Conformity Declarations of Conformity for these products and for other Keysight products may be downloaded from the Web. Go to http://www.keysight.com/go/conformity and click on "Declarations of Conformity." You can then search by product number to find the latest Declaration of Conformity.

2. 8 Ventilation VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: When installing the product into a cabinet, the convection into and out of the product must not be restricted. Consideration shall also be given to the individual instruments 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 temperature of the instrument(s) is not exceeded by cabinet installation. Keysight recommends forced air convection whenever instrument(s) are installed in a cabinet and further recommends that the maximum operating temperature of the cabinet be reduced 10°C from the lowest, of the maximum operating temperature of a single instrument. If there are any concerns or special requirements, a Keysight Field Engineer should be consulted to assure instrument(s) temperature compliance and performance. Do NOT block vents and fan exhaust: To ensure adequate cooling and ventilation, leave a gap of at least 50 mm (2") around vent holes on both sides of the chassis. 10 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 11 2. 9 Location and Mounting Consider ergonomics when locating any keyboard or mouse which will be used in connection with an instrument. Install the S9101A so that the detachable power cords are readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the disconnecting device. It disconnects the Mains circuits from the Mains supply before other parts of the S9101A. (The front panel switches are only standby switches and are not LINE switches.) Alternatively, externally installed switches or circuit breakers (which are readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as disconnecting devices. The S9101A requires a 1U space below when rack mounting. The S9101RH mmWave Transceiver does not have an AC power connection. It is powered by a DC voltage supplied over the RF Cable Assembly to the LO/Pwr/Ctrl/IF In connector. The DC supply does not represent a risk of personal injury. The RF Cable Assembly should not be connected to, or disconnected from, the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver while it is suppling DC power. This connection should be made only when powered off. If the LED status indicator on the front of the S9101RH is lit, this indicates that it is powered up and the cable should not be disconnected.

2. 10 Power Requirements The S9101A does not contain customer serviceable fuses. Failure to ground the test set properly can result in personal injury. Before turning on the test set, you must connect its protective earth terminals to the protective conductor of the main power cable. Insert the main power cable plug into a socket outlet that has a protective earth contact only. DO NOT defeat the earth- grounding protection by using an extension cable, power cable, or auto-transformer without a protective ground conductor. This instrument has auto-ranging line voltage input. Before switching on the instrument, be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range and voltage fluctuations do not exceed 10 percent of the nominal supply voltage. 12 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 13 2. 10. 1 Before Applying Power Verify that all safety precautions are taken. Make all connections to the unit before applying power. Note the external markings described under Front and Rear Panel Symbols / Markings on page 16. The Mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in the premise electrical system. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using the correct components may cause product damage and serious injury. 2. 10. 2 Ground the Instrument These products must be used in a normal condition (all means for protection are intact). This is a Safety Protection Class I Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. The S9101RH mmWave Transceiver does not have an AC power connection. It is powered by a DC voltage supplied over the RF Cable Assembly to the LO/Pwr/Ctrl/IF In connector. The DC supply does not represent a risk of personal injury. The RF Cable Assembly should not be connected to, or disconnected from, the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver while it is suppling DC power. If the LED status indicator on the front of the S9101RH is lit, this indicates that it is powered up and the cable should not be disconnected. When the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver is used, use only the RF Cable Assembly that was supplied with the S9101RH to connect it with the other instrument and connect it only to the mmW ports on that instrument.

2. 11 AC Power Cord The S9101A is equipped with three-wire power cords, in accordance with international safety standards. These power cords ground the S9101A cabinet when connected to an appropriate power line outlet. Use the Keysight supplied power cord or one with the same or better electrical rating. The cable appropriate to the original shipping location is included with the S9101A. See: http://www.keysight.com/find/powercords Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with these products. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using these cords can cause product damage. If these products are not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. These products must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only. Install the S9101A so that its detachable power cord is readily identifiable and easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the instrument's disconnecting device. 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 installed switch or circuit breaker (which is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as a disconnecting device. The S9101RH mmWave Transceiver does not have an AC power cord connection. It is powered by a DC voltage that is supplied over the RF Cable Assembly to the LO/Pwr/Ctrl/IF In connector. The DC supply does not represent a risk of personal injury. 14 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 15 2. 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components (the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever components are transported, stored, or used). Shipping Materials and ESD Keysight’s chassis and instrument modules are shipped in materials which prevent static electricity damage. These instruments should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area, ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken. Store all modules in anti-static envelopes when not installed. Test Equipment and ESD To help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment: Do not use these first three techniques when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts. Before connecting any coaxial cable to a test set connector for the first time each day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together. Personnel should be grounded with a 1 MΩ resistor-isolated wrist-strap before touching the center pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the test set. Be sure that all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent build-up of static charge. Perform work on all components or assemblies at a static-safe workstation. Keep static-generating materials at least one meter away from all com- ponents. Store or transport components in static-shielding containers. Always handle printed circuit board assemblies by the edges. This reduces the possibility of ESD damage to components and prevent contamination of exposed plating. Additional Information About ESD For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage, contact the Electrostatic Discharge Association (http://www.esda.org). The ESD standards developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

2. 13 Front and Rear Panel Symbols / Markings Symbols that may be on the exterior of Keysight S9101A hardware components are: Symbol Description This symbol is used to indicate power ON and to mark the position of the instrument power line switch. This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode (yellow in standby, green when instrument is ON) and to mark the position of the instrument power line switch. The AC symbol is used to indicate the required nature of the line module input power. This symbol indicates instruction documentation. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction in the documentation. The CE marking is a registered trademark of the European Community (if accompanied by a year, it is the year when the design was proven). It indicates that the product complies with all relevant directives. The RCM mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Communications and Media Authority. The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicable to our products. [email protected] This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product (CISPR 11, Clause 5). ICES / NMB-001 This is a marking to indicate product compliance with the Industry Canada Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-001). The following statements must be in the user documentation. "This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001." "Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB du Canada." South Korean Certification (KC) mark. It includes the marking's identifier code which follows this format: R-R-Kst-ZZZZZZZ. This WEEE symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment, mandated under EU law as of August 13, 2005. All electric and electronic equipment are required to be separated from normal waste for disposal. China Restricted Substance Product Label. The EPUP (environmental protection use period) number in the center indicates the time period during which no hazardous or toxic substances or elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use and generally reflects the expected useful life of the product. 16 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 17 Symbol Description Universal recycling symbol. This symbol indicates compliance with the China standard GB 18455-2001 as required by the China RoHS regulations for paper/fiberboard packaging. The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA International. This symbol indicates that anti-static precautions should be taken. This symbol indicates earth ground. This mark designates Direct Current.

2. 14 Returning for Service Should it become necessary to return the system for repair or service, follow these steps: 1. Review the warranty information shipped with the product. 2. Contact Keysight to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) and a return address. For assistance finding Keysight contact information, go to: www.keysight.com/find/assist 3. Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the equipment: Name and address of owner. P.O. boxes are not acceptable as return addresses. System or module serial numbers. 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. Use original packaging or comparable. Pack the system in its original ESD bag and packing carton. If the original carton is not available, use bubble wrap or packing peanuts, place the system in a sealed container, and mark the container “FRAGILE”. 5. On the shipping label, write ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT and the RMA number. In your correspondence, refer to system by serial number and the instrument by model number. 18 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 19 3 Review Hardware Components The following list of hardware components are the models used with the Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver. Some of these hardware components have optional or alternate models available. Before installing hardware or software, review the following hardware components: Hardware Components on page 20 Connector Descriptions on page 21 Connectors, 10 MHz Ref In/Out on the Rugged Front Panel on page 21 Connectors, Transceivers on the Rugged Front Panel on page 22 Connectors, M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller on page 23 Connectors, S9101A Rear Panel (M9019A PXIe Chassis) on page 25 Connectors, Option TR1, TR2, S9101RH mmWave Transceiver on page 27

3. 1 Hardware Components The hardware components in a S9101A configuration depend on whether Option TR1 or Option TR2 is selected. Option TR1 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver consisting of: one Keysight S9101AX which is an S9101A IF Subsystem (PXIe chassis and modules, rugged front panel, and cables) one Three-Cable Bundle, Color-Coded: Red (Connect S9101RH LO/Pwr/Ctrl IF In to S9101A LO/Pwr/Ctrl Out), Black (Connect S9101RH IF In to S9101A IF Out), and         White (Connect S9101RH IF In/Out to S9101A IF In) one S9101RH mmWave Transceiver one 8121-3222 loop-back cable, 2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m), 152.4 mm (6.0 in) Option TR2 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver consisting of: one Keysight S9101AX which is an S9101A IF Subsystem (PXIe chassis and modules, rugged front panel, and cables) two Three-Cable Bundle, Color-Coded: Red (Connect S9101RH LO/Pwr/Ctrl IF In to S9101A LO/Pwr/Ctrl Out), Black (Connect S9101RH IF In to S9101A IF Out), and         White (Connect S9101RH IF In/Out to S9101A IF In) two S9101RH mmWave Transceivers one 8121-3222 loop-back cable, 2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m), 152.4 mm (6.0 in) 20 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 21 3. 2 Connector Descriptions 3. 2. 1 Connectors, 10 MHz Ref In/Out on the Rugged Front Panel 10 MHz Ref Out (Connects from M9300A PXIe Reference 10 MHz Out.) Connector BNC (f) Amplitude 9.5 dBm, nominal 10 MHz Ref In (Connects to M9300A PXIe Reference Ref In and locks to another reference with a value from 1 to 110 MHz.) Connector BNC (f) Frequency 1 MHzto 110 MHz, sinewave Lock range ± 1 ppm, nominal Amplitude 0 to 10 dBm, nominal

3. 2. 2 Connectors, Transceivers on the Rugged Front Panel RF In Connector Type-N(f), 50 Ω, nominal Frequency Range 380 MHzto 6 GHz Amplitude 0 VDC, +27 dBm Maximum SafeInputPower RF Out Connector Type-N(f), 50 Ω, nominal Frequency Range 380 MHzto 6 GHz Amplitude 0 VDC, +30 dBm Maximum ReverseInputPower Half Duplex Connector Type-N(f) Frequency Range 380 MHzto 6 GHz Amplitude 0 VDC, +30 dBm Maximum SafeInputPower Trig 1 and Trig 2 (Input or Output, Selectable) Connectors SMA (f) InputImpedance InputLevel Range 1 kΩ or 50 Ω, nominal –3.3 V to +3.3 V OutputImpedance OutputLevel Range 50 Ω, nominal 3.3 V LVTTL mmWave IF In Connector Type-N(f), 50 Ω, nominal Frequency Range 380 MHzto 6 GHz Amplitude ± 10 VDC, +33 dBm Maximum mmWave IF Out Connector Type-N(f), 50 Ω, nominal Frequency Range 380 MHzto 6 GHz Amplitude ± 10 VDC, +33 dBm Maximum mmWave LO/Pwr/Ctrl Out Connector TNC (f) mmWave Ch 1A In or Ch 1B In Connector SMA (f) 22 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 23 3. 2. 3 Connectors, M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller Status LEDs PWR (Green) On, indicates power supply to embedded controller is good. SSD (Amber) Flashes when Solid StateDriveis active. Link (Green) Indicates PCIeLink status: Off = No link; Blinking @ 1 Hz= Gen1 speed Blinking @ 2 Hz= Gen2 speed On steady = Gen3 speed LAN(White), USR (Grey) Both LEDs arereserved for Keysightuseonly. Video/Dual Display Ports Connectors Two, Dual ModeDisplayPort++ connectors can supporteither a DisplayPortor DVI-D monitor USB 2.0 and 3.0 Connectors Four, USB 2.0 (TypeA) Connectors Two, USB 3.0 LAN 1 and LAN 2 Connectors Two, 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) GigabitEthernetports LANConnector    Top LED (Amber) LANConnector    Bottom LED (Off)    Bottom LED (Green)    Bottom LED (Amber) LANConnectors, Top and Bottom    LEDs (Off) Active, blinks if accessing IO LAN Speed: 10 Mbps LAN Speed: 100 Mbps LAN Speed: 1000 Mbps Network link notestablished or system is powered off. LAN RST(Reset) Button Reserved for Keysightuseonly. Trig (PXI Trigger In/Out) Connector SMB (m) snap-on, bi-directional trigger connector for routing an external trigger signal to/from PXI backplane GPIB Connector GPIB (Micro-D 25-pin) PCIe Connector x8 Gen 3 PCIeIPASS connector for controlling a second PXIeor AXIechassis or RAID storage

CMOS Backup Battery WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replaceonly with the sameor equivalenttype recommended. Discard used batteries according to man- ufacturer's instructions. Followproper disposal process. Only disposeof old battery according to local codes. All electric and electronic equipmentarerequired to beseparated from normal wastefor disposal. NOTE Typical battery lifevaries considerably and depends on operating temperature and standby (shutdown) timeof thesystem. Typical lifeexpectancy of a 190 mAh battery is 4 to 5 years with an averageon- timeof 8 hours per work- ing day atan operating temperatureof 30°C. To ensurethatthelifetimeof thebattery has notbeen exceeded, you should changethebattery after 3 to 4 years of service. Keysight’s M9037A is equipped with a 3.0 V "coin cell" lithium battery. This battery powers the clock circuitand retains configuration memory in CMOS RAM whilethesystem is turned off. To replacetheCMOS Backup Battery 1. Turn off power to thePXIechassis. 2. RemovetheM9037A embedded con- troller from thechassis. Observeall anti-static precautions. 3. Locateand removethebattery. Press thebattery releaselatch (1). Thebattery should pop out(2). 4. Placethenewbattery in thesocket. Makesurethatyou correctly orientthe battery for installation. Thepositivepole (+) mustbeon thetop. You may find it helpful to anglethebattery in and pull back on thebattery releaselatch. Replacethelithium battery with an identical battery (BR2032 or equi- valent). 5. Install theembedded controller back in thePXIechassis and apply power. Thebattery’s operational temperature rangeis less than thatof theM9037A’s storagetemperaturerange. For exact rangeinformation, refer to thebattery manufacturer’s specifications. See the Data Sheet for the Keysight M9037A, 5991-3661EN. 24 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 25 3. 2. 4 Connectors, S9101A Rear Panel (M9019A PXIe Chassis) AC Line Input (Use the AC line cord supplied with the S9101A.) Connector, Three-Prong 100/120 V, 50/60 Hz, 1200 WMAX (Lower range) 220/240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1300 WMAX (Upper range) See also AC Power Cord on page 14. POWER SYNC (DO NOT CONNECT TO LAN!) Connector, INand OUT RJ-45 cables (CAT5 or better notexceeding two meters in length) can beused to connect multiplePXI chassis; up to four chassis may beconnected together for power-up syn- chronization. DO NOT connectto theLAN! When connected with RJ-45 cables, the power button on any chassis may beused to power up or power down theentiresystem. FAN and INHIBIT Switches (Used for remote inhibit and power rail monitoring.) FAN Switch INHIBIT Switch The FAN switch controls the fan speed: HIGH - the fan voltage duty cycle is set to 100%, which generates the highest fan speeds and best chassis cooling (as well as the most fan noise). AUTO - the speed of the three fans are controlled based on the temperature of the chassis and the setting on the Soft Front Panel (SFP) Temperature parameter. See the KeysightPXIeChassis User Guide(M9019-90003). The INHIBIT switch controls the method of powering up the chassis: DEF (default) - recommended position when connecting AC power cord. Front panel power button is used to switch between ON and Standby and requires that an M9024A or M9037A is installed in system controller slot 1. MAN (manual) - Inhibit signal on the rear panel DB-9 connector controls chassis power. When set to MAN, POWER SYNC feature is disabled.

INHIBIT/VOLTAGE MON (Use for remote inhibit and power rail monitoring.) Connector DB-9 For details on use, seetheKeysightPXIe Chassis User's Guide(M9019-90003). 10 MHz REF IN and OUT Connectors, Rear Panel BNC (f), 50 Ω, nominal Frequency Input InputSignal Inputsignal (PXI timing slotPXI_CLK10_IN) 10 MHz±100 PPM 100 mVPP to 5 VPP (square-waveor sine-wave) 5 V or 3.3 V TTLsignal These 10 MHz REF IN and OUT connectors are for supplying the PXI_CLK10_IN and OUT signals from the System Timing Module. To provide a 10 MHz Clock to the S9101A, see Connectors, 10 MHz Ref In/Out on the Rugged Front Panel on page 21. For additional information, see the Data Sheet for the Keysight M9019A, 5992-1481EN. 26 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 27 3. 2. 5 Connectors, Option TR1, TR2, S9101RH mmWave Transceiver 3. 2. 5. 1 Ext Trig, LEDs, & Interfaces on S9101RH mmWave Transceiver Ext Trig Connector SMP (m), 50 Ω, nominal, DC to 40 GHz InputLevel Range 5 V TTL(Trigger signal below0.8 volts is a "zero" (low) and anything above+2.4 volts is a "one" (high). LEDs Trig (LED) A trigger indicator (used by Keysightin testing; not needed for customer use). In normal usage (as described for ExtTrig) theLED does notlight. RF1 (LED) Indicates thecurrentstatus of theRFTx/Rx 1 port, according to thecolor scheme: Blue= Tx (portis in transmitmode) Green = Rx (portis in receivemode) White= Idle(portis notin use) During switching between modes, intermediate shades of color occur temporarily. RF2 (LED) Indicates thecurrentstatus of theRFTx/Rx 2 port, according to thecolor schemedescribed for RF1 above. Status (LED) Lights to indicatethattheS9101RHis currently under instrumentcontrol, according to thecolor scheme: Orange= connected, butno activecommunication currently Green = connected, with activecommunication currently USB Connector Micro-USB B Reserved for Keysightinternal useonly. Aux Connector Micro-D 15-pin A power input(used by Keysightin testing; notneeded for customer use).

3. 2. 5. 2 Connectors, mmWave Side of S9101RH mmWave Transceiver RF Tx/Rx 1 Connector 2.4 mm (f), 50 Ω, nominal This portcan beconfigured either to supply a mmWavesignal to a DeviceUnder Test(DUT), or to receivea mmWavesignal from a DUT. Frequency, S9101RH Frequency, S9101A Amplitude 24 to 44 GHz, 24.25 to 29.5 GHzand 37 to 40 GHz, 15 VDC, +20 dBm Maximum Input RF Tx/Rx 2 Connector 2.4 mm (f), 50 Ω, nominal This portcan beconfigured either to supply a mmWavesignal to a DeviceUnder Test(DUT), or to receivea mmWavesignal from a DUT. Frequency, S9101RH Frequency, S9101A Amplitude 24 to 44 GHz, 24.25 to 29.5 GHzand 37 to 40 GHz, 15 VDC, +20 dBm Maximum Input Although the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver is operational from 24 to 44 GHz, the performance information for the S9101A is only provided for the frequency bands called out in its Data Sheet. See the Data Sheet for the Keysight S9101A, 5992-4356EN. 28 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 29 3. 2. 5. 3 Connectors, IF Side of S9101RH mmWave Transceiver LO/IF Out Connector SMA (f), 50 Ω, nominal This portprovides theIFoutputof thedown- converter in theS9101RH. This portalso accepts an LO inputto beused by thedownconverter. IF In/Out Connector SMA (f), 50 Ω, nominal This portcan beused either to acceptan IFinputto theupconverter in theS9101RHor to providethe IFoutputof thedownconverter in theS9101RH. IFfrequency range IFinputpower range IFoutputpower range 2.5 to 4 GHz –20 to –30 dBm minimum, CW –24 to –8 dBm, CW IF In Connector SMA (f), 50 Ω, nominal This portaccepts an IFinputto theupconverter in theS9101RH. IFfrequency range IFinputpower range 2.5 to 4 GHz –20 to –30 dBm minimum, CW LO/Pwr/Ctrl/IF In Connector SMA (f), 50 Ω, nominal This portaccepts an IFinputto theupconverter in theS9101RH. This portalso accepts thefollowing inputs, which arecombined with theIFinputsignal: An LO inputto beused by theupconverter and/or downconverter in theS9101RH. A +36 VDC voltageinputto power the S9101RH. A control signal to operatetheS9101RH. Frequency range, LO, DC power 6 to 12 GHz, –20 dBm, minimum +36 VDC, 1A Do not connect or disconnect the RF cable, at either end, while the connected instrument is powered on.

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 31 4 Install Hardware Before installing hardware, Review Safety Requirements on page 3. Safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system. The following list of hardware components are the models used with the Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver. The hardware configurations are shown using the Keysight M9019A PXIe Chassis; this chassis and many other hardware components may have optional or alternate models available. See, Review Hardware Components on page 19. Configurations: Keysight S9101A Option TR1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver on page 32 Keysight S9101A Option TR2 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver on page 33

4. 1 Keysight S9101A Option TR1 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver Connect the hardware as described in the following table. Item Qty Connection To... From... 1 S9100-60005 Three-Cable Bundle (Color-Coded) Red SMA (m) to TNC (m), 4000 mm (157.5 in)       Connect S9101RH LO/Pwr/Ctrl IF In       to S9101A LO/Pwr/Ctrl Out. Black SMA (m) to Type-N (m), 4000 mm (157.5 in)       Connect S9101RH IF In to S9101A IF Out. White SMA (m) to Type-N (m), 4000 mm (157.5 in)       Connect S9101RH IF In/Out to S9101A IF In. 1 8121-3222 loop-back cable, 2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m), 152.4 mm (6.0 in),       Connect this loop-back cable from RF Tx/Rx 1 to RF Tx/Rx 2       on the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver. Note: One cable is included with Keysight S9101A Option TR1. 32 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 33 4. 2 Keysight S9101A Option TR2 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver Connect the hardware as described in the following table. Item Qty Connection To... From... 2 S9100-60005 Three-Cable Bundle (Color-Coded) Red SMA (m) to TNC (m), 4000 mm (157.5 in)       Connect S9101RH LO/Pwr/Ctrl IF In       to S9101A LO/Pwr/Ctrl Out. Black SMA (m) to Type-N (m), 4000 mm (157.5 in)       Connect S9101RH IF In to S9101A IF Out. White SMA (m) to Type-N (m), 4000 mm (157.5 in)       Connect S9101RH IF In/Out to S9101A IF In. 1 8121-3222 loop-back cable, 2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m), 152.4 mm (6.0 in),       Connect this loop-back cable from RF Tx/Rx 1 to RF Tx/Rx 2       on each S9101RH mmWave Transceiver (one at a time). Note: Only one loop-back cable is included with Option TR2;           move this loop-back cable between each           S9101RH mmWave Tranceiver when verifying operation.

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 35 5 Install Software If a standard configuration that includes the M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller was ordered, all needed software should have come pre-installed; proceed to Verify Operation on page 37.

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 37 6 Verify Operation All of the previous sections must be completed before verifying operation of the Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver. In this section... This section describes how to verify operation of all S9101A hardware components. Verify Operation by performing the following: 1. Powering on S9101A Hardware Components on page 38 2. Running the S9101A Configuration Tool on page 39 3. Selecting an M9410A to Use with X-Apps Software on page 40 4. Verifying X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A on page 43 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A at 3 GHz on page 44 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A at 28 GHz on page 48

6. 1 Powering on S9101A Hardware Components Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver consists of: Keysight S9101AX which is an S9101A IF Subsystem (PXIe chassis and modules, rugged front panel, and cables) Keysight S9101RH mmWave Transceiver for 5G 1. Power on the S9101A. Since the (M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller) is part of the S9101A, it powers on and initializes automatically when the S9101A is powered on. The M9300A PXIe Reference powers on and initializes automatically when the S9101A is powered on. 2. During first-time power on only, a system configuration must be performed using the Keysight S9101A Configuration Tool; this tool must be run so that all of the system dependencies are configured properly. 3. During first-time power on only, one specific Modular TRX must be selected and assigned to the X-Apps software interface. See Selecting an M9410A to Use with X-Apps Software on page 40. After this first-time configuration, this selected Modular TRX is always used. 38 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 39 6. 2 Running the S9101A Configuration Tool The S9101A Configuration Tool can be run by either of the following: Select the S9101A Configuration Tool icon, located on the desktop; this icon should have been added to the desktop during software installation. > Right-click and select More > select Run as administrator Select the Start menu (lower-left corner icon) > Scroll down to "K" applications > Select the Keysight Technologies drop-down arrow > Scroll down the list to S9101A Configuration Tool > Right-click and select More > select Run as administrator This runs the S9101A Configuration Tool located at: C:\Program Files\Keysight\S9101A\S9101AConfigurationTool.exe When starting, the application should look similar to the following:

6. 3 Selecting an M9410A to Use with X-Apps Software 1. Select the Start menu (lower-left corner icon) > Scroll down to "K" applications > Select the Keysight Modular Transceiver drop-down arrow > Scroll down the list and select LaunchModularTRX This runs the Launch Modular TRX software located at: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Keysight Modular Transceiver.exe 2. Using the Launch Modular TRX dialog box, select the check box indicating which M9410A PXIe VXT is to be used with the S9101A and X-Apps, then select Run Selected. If the hardware configuration contains only one M9410A PXIe VXT module, there will only be one to select from on the dialog box; the Slot Number indicates the physical slot where the M9410A PXIe VXT is located in the M9019A PXIe Chassis. There can be one or two M9410A (Modular TRX) modules in an S9101A and each one can open its own instance of X-Apps; this means there can be one or two instances of X-Apps running where each instance is controlling a different M9410A (Modular TRX) module. After this first-time power on and selection, all of the Modular TRX modules auto launch each time the power is cycled. To change the configuration so that a different Modular TRX module is used, the Launch Modular TRX software must be run again; use the File browser to navigate and launch it from: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Keysight Modular Transceiver.exe 40 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 41 6. 3. 1 Understanding: Launch Modular TRX, Settings Selected A check mark in this check box indicates that a Modular TRX is selected. Chassis Number Displays the chassis number that the Modular TRX is inserted in. The Chassis Number column is only visible when there is more than one chassis in a hardware configuration. Slot Number Displays the slot number, of the chassis, that the Modular TRX is inserted in. The slot number is shown as a part of the application title information. Model Displays the model number of the Modular TRX (for example, M9410A). VISA Address Displays the VISA Address string of the Modular TRX. If the Modular TRX is uninstalled, the VISA Address is empty. Status Displays the status of each listed Modular TRX: Running: The Modular TRX is running a Modular TRX application; the Modular TRX can launch another Modular TRX application. Idle: The Modular TRX is in an idle state, no Modular TRX application is running and no FPGA is being updated; the Modular TRX can be used to launch a Modular TRX application. Update FPGA: The FPGA on the Modular TRX is being updated or the FPGA on the Modular TRX needs to be updated. Uninstalled: The Modular TRX is not installed in the chassis; it is loaded from the saved configuration file, but the Modular TRX has been unplugged. Run Selected When selected, if the current selected Modular TRX "Launch Type" is "Manual" or "Auto", and the "Status" state is "Idle", the Modular TRX application is launched and connected to the indicated Modular TRX. In addition, the configurations are saved into the configure file automatically. Multiple items can be selected using Ctrl or Shift and left-click. Mouse and arrow keys can also be used to change the selected Modular TRX. Delete Delete the uninstalled Modular TRX from the Modular TRX list. Refresh Refresh the Modular TRX list by searching all existing Modular TRX modules.

6. 3. 2 Understanding: Launch Modular TRX, Advanced Settings Show/Hide Advanced Settings Show Advanced Settings is a toggle button that displays advanced settings along with Hide Advanced Settings; when selected again, the advanced settings are hidden. Update FPGA Used to update the FPGA of all Modular TRX modules that are inserted in the M9019A PXIe Chassis. If there are any Modular TRX running on the controller, Update FPGA is disabled and grayed out. All Modular TRX instances must be closed before using Update FPGA. Associated Modules Click Configure to list all associated modules in a pop-up window. Serial Number Displays the serial number of the selected Modular TRX. GUI Type Chooses to use keyboard and mouse or touch screen to navigate the GUI. Launch Type Configures the start-up configuration of the software for the individual Modular TRX modules in the chassis. Auto: If launch type is "Auto" when you use the command line to launch the X-App software, the Modular TRX application is launched for the module. Manual: If launch type is "Manual", the controller will only run the Modular TRX application by selecting Run Selected with the check box for the module selected. Disabled: If launch type is "Disabled", the Modular TRX application is not launched on the controller by selecting Run Selected. Telnet/Socket /Physics /HiSLIP Port: Sets the Socket Port, Physics Port, and HiSLIP Dev for each Modular TRX in the list. For information about these settings, refer to the Keysight M9410A/M9411A Programming Guide. 6. 3. 3 Understanding: Launch Modular TRX, Hardware Licenses Module Licenses Displays a panel of installed Modular TRX hardware licenses. To view a list of the installed hardware licenses, select one of the Modular TRX modules from the left pane (note its slot number) and view its hardware licenses on the right pane. 42 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 43 6. 4 Verifying X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A This process must be repeated for each M9410A and its selected X-Apps software pair in a system.

6. 4. 1 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A at 3 GHz 1. Connect a loop-back cable from RF In to RF Out connectors on the RF Transceiver, located on the Rugged Front Panel. This connection can be made using a cable with two adapters. For example, a cable with adapters (or equivalent) can be used:       one 5063-1530 RF Cable, SMA (m) to SMA (m), 152.4 mm (6.0 in) and       two 1250-1250 Adapters, SMA (f) to Type-N (m) 2. If it is not already running, start the Modular TRX software and review the interface; this interface is referred to as a Mode: The Modular TRX interface can be started as follows: Select the Start menu (lower-left corner icon) > Scroll down to "K" applications > Select the Keysight Modular Transceiver drop-down arrow > Scroll down the list and select LaunchModularTRX Each Mode looks different and has its own collection of measurement capabilities, controls, windows, and SCPI commands. Each Mode runs within a screen (there can be multiple screens). Screens are shown as tabs across the top of the interface. IQ Analyzer (Basic) Mode is included with the Keysight S9101A and appears as a tab with the label IQ Analyzer 1. 44 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 45 3. Select the IQ Analyzer 1 drop-down selector. 4. Set the Mode / Measurement / View for IQ Analyzer 1: a. Select Mode as IQ Analyzer (Basic). b. Select Measurement as Complex Spectrum. c. Select View as Normal. d. Select OK. 5. Set the RF Input to 3 GHz; this is the RF In port on the Rugged Front Panel. a. Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Input/Output. b. Select the Input tab, select the RF Input Port drop-down menu, and select RF Input. c. Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Frequency.

d. Select the Frequency entry box and set it to 3 GHz. e. Leave all of the other RF Input Port settings in their preset state. 6. Set the RF Output to 3 GHz; this is the RF Out port on the Rugged Front Panel. a. Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Input/Output. b. Select the RF Source tab, select the RF Output Port drop-down menu, and set it to RF Output. c. Select the RF Power entry box and set it to –10 dBm. d. Select the Frequency entry box and set it to 3 GHz. 46 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 47 e. Select the RF Output On/Off switch and set it to On. 7. Verify IQ Analyzer (Basic) Mode displays a signal at 3 GHz and –10 dBm. a. Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Peak Search. If there is a signal at 3 GHz and approximately –10 dBm, the RF Transceiver RF Input and RF Output ports of the Keysight S9101A are working properly. (The power level is only approximate because there is loss in the cable being used and this loss is not being corrected during the measurement.)

6. 4. 2 Verify the X-Apps Software Controls the S9101A at 28 GHz 1. Connect a loop-back cable from RF Tx/Rx 1 to RF Tx/Rx 2 connectors on the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver. One 8121-3222 loop-back cable, 2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m), 152.4 mm (6.0 in), is included with each Keysight S9101A Option TR1 or Option TR2. 2. Set the RF Tx/Rx 2 (MW IO 2 or Input) to 28 GHz; this port can be thought of as the RF Input (Analyzer port) on the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver. a. Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Input/Output. b. Select the Input tab, select the RF Input Port drop-down menu, and select MW IO 2. c. Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Frequency. d. Select the Frequency entry box and set it to 28 GHz. 48 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 49 e. Leave all of the other RF Input Port settings in their preset state.

3. Set the RF Tx/Rx 1 (MW IO 1 or Output) to 28 GHz; this port can be thought of as the RF Output (Source port) on the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver. a. Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Input/Output. b. Select the RF Source tab, select the RF Output Port drop-down menu and set it to MW IO 1. c. Select the RF Power entry box and set it to –10 dBm. d. Select the Frequency entry box and set it to 28 GHz. 50 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 51 e. Select the RF Output On/Off switch and set it to On. 4. Verify IQ Analyzer (Basic) Mode displays a signal at 28 GHz and –10 dBm. a. Select the drop-down menu panel (top-right corner) and select Peak Search. If there is a signal at 28 GHz and approximately –10 dBm, the RF Tx/Rx 1 and RF Tx/Rx 2 ports of the Keysight S9101A are working properly. (The power level is only approximate because there is loss in the cable being used and this loss is not being corrected during the measurement.)

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 53 7 Run an IF Cable Alignment An IF Cable Alignment must be run when using the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver: after initial setup and after the hardware temperature has stabilized (at least two hours) before first use again, if any parts of the IF cabling are changed or disconnected and reconnected An IF Cable Alignment is not required when using the RF Transceiver's RF In and RF Out connectors, located on the Rugged Front Panel. The IF Cable Alignment takes approximately two to three minutes to complete as it corrects for the IF path loss in the system. Multiple S9101RH mmWave Transceivers are supported and if multiple S9101RH mmWave Transceivers are included in a Keysight S9101A configuration, the IF Cable Alignment will correct for all IF cables in the system.

7. 1 Running an IF Cable Alignment Using X-Apps 1. If it is not already running, start the Modular TRX interface: The Modular TRX interface can be started as follows: Select the Start menu (lower-left corner icon) > Scroll down to "K" applications > Select the Keysight Modular Transceiver drop-down arrow > Scroll down the list and select LaunchModularTRX 2. Select the settings icon (top right corner of the display). 3. Select Alignments. 4. Select Align Now. 5. Select Align IF Cable. 7. 2 Running an IF Cable Alignment Using SCPI SCPI Command (quotes are needed) SERV:CAL:PIECE “IF Cable Alignment” 54 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 55 8 Run a System Amplitude Calibration The following System Amplitude Calibration and referenced example code can be used to improve the Amplitude Accuracy and Level Accuracy of the S9101A as well as correct for environmental effects such as humidity. The Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver hardware must be powered on for at least two hours to allow the S9101RH mmWave Transceiver to stabilize in temperature. This System Amplitude Calibration takes approximately five minutes to complete. 8. 1 Additional Equipment Required Keysight U8487A 10 MHz – 50 GHz USB Thermocouple Power Sensor Keysight Torque Wrench Part Number 8710-1765 (This torque wrench or equivalent should be used, at a torque setting of 8 in–lb (90 N-cm), when connecting 2.4 mm connectors.) 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f) adapter 2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m) cable (This loop-back cable is NOT included with the Keysight S9101A.)

8. 2 Running a System Amplitude Calibration 1. Download the S9101A System Amplitude Calibration Utility from the following: http://sa.support.keysight.com/S9101A/SystemAmplitudeCalibration.zip The source code for this utility is included and can be used as example code for adding this procedure to a test executive. 2. Unzip SystemAmplitudeCalibration.zip, review the ReadMe.md file, and launch the utility. 3. Enter the VISA Address for the M9410A and U8487A in the utility and click Calibrate. (For information related to SCPI addresses, see Keysight IO Libraries and Connection Expert.) 4. Follow the instructions in the prompt, matching the connection in the image, and click OK. Wait approximately one minute for the next prompt to appear. 56 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 57 5. Follow the instructions in the prompt, matching the connection in the image, then click OK. Wait approximately one minute for the next prompt to appear. 6. Follow the instructions in the prompt, matching the connection in the image, then click OK. Wait approximately one minute for the next prompt to appear.

7. Follow the instructions in the prompt, matching the connection in the image, then click OK. Wait approximately one minute for the next prompt to appear. 8. Follow the instructions in the prompt, matching the connection in the image, then click OK. Wait approximately one minute for the next prompt to appear. 58 Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide

Keysight S9101A 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver, Startup Guide 59 9. When the System Amplitude Calibration has finished, a "Calibration Complete" prompt is displayed. Click OK and close the utility. This System Amplitude Calibration software automatically saves calibration data. For file locations and example code, see Running a System Amplitude Calibration on page 56.

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