Agilent Technologies N4011A User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent N4011A
MIMO/Multi-port
Adapter
Getting Started Guide
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N4011A Getting Started Guide
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In This Guide…
Use this guide to help you connect the Agilent N4011A
MIMO/Multi- port Adapter to the N4010A Wireless
Connectivity Test Set.
1 Preparation and Installation
This chapter shows you how to attach the N4011A
Multi- port Adapter to N4010A Test Set and make the
required front and rear panel connections.
2 Regulatory Information
In this chapter you can find regulatory information such as
certification and the N4011A weight and size.
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Contents
N4011A Getting Started Guide 5
Contents
1 Preparation and Installation 7
Initial Inspection 8
To o l s R e q u i r e d 8
Checking the N4010A Hardware Build Standard 9
Preparing the N4010A and N4011A 11
Link the N4011A to the N4010A 14
System Check 18
Installing the Measurement Software, Applications, and
Help 21
2 Regulatory Information 23
General Specifications 24
Compliance and Markings 27
Sound Emission 29
Responsibilities of the Customer 29
Agilent Sales and Service Offices 31
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Contents
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Agilent Technologies
Agilent N4011A MIMO/Multi-port Adapter
Getting Started Guide
1
Preparation and Installation
Initial Inspection 8
To o l s R e q u i r e d 8
Example Hardware Info Screen 10
Link the N4011A to the N4010A 14
System Check 18
Installing the Measurement Software, Applications, and Help 21
Please Check Before proceeding, please confirm the following:
•Your N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set has been
powered up and checked using the procedures detailed in
the N4010A Getting Started Guide.
•Your N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set is of the
required hardware build standard to support the
operation of the N4011A MIMO/Multi- port Adapter. Follow
the procedure “Checking the N4010A Hardware Build
Standard” on page 9 to check your Test Set.
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Initial Inspection
Please inspect the shipping container for damage. If the
shipping container or packaging material is damaged, please
keep it until the contents have been checked mechanically
and electrically. If there is mechanical damage, notify the
nearest Agilent Technologies office. Keep the damaged
shipping materials (if any) for inspection by the carrier and
an Agilent representative. If required, you can find a list of
“Agilent Sales and Service Offices” on page 31.
Before continuing, please ensure you have read and
understood the preceding safety information.
Tools Required
To successfully complete the installation process please
ensure you have the following tools available:
•Posidrive Screwdriver - for Lock Link kit and rack mount
flanges screws - M4
•Small Flat- blade screwdriver - Rear panel interconnecting
cable retaining screws
•Calibrated 5/16” wrench (0.9 Nm) - for SMA connector on
semi- rigid cable linking the N4010A and N4011A
•Calibrated 5/16” wrench (0.9 Nm) - for SMA connectors
linking the N4011A to the DUT fixture
CAUTION The N4011A SMA connectors can be damaged by over tightening when
attaching cables. It is highly recommended that a calibrated wrench (0.9
Nm) is used when attaching cables to the N4011A SMA connectors.
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Checking the N4010A Hardware Build Standard
Before proceeding, use the following procedure to ensure
your N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set can support the
N4011A MIMO/Multi- port Adapter.
N4010A Build Check
1Identify the serial plate on the rear panel of the N4010A
Wireless Connectivity Test Set.
2Check the Country of Manufacture as shown above.
aTest Sets with serial numbers beginning “MY” already
have the required hardware to support the N4011A
MIMO/Multi- port Adapter. Continue the installation
procedure at “Example Hardware Info Screen” on
page 10.
bFor all other Test Sets continue at Step 3.
MY 12345678
Option String
A
Additional country of manufacture
and content information
Country of Manufacture
Serial Number
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3Ensure your Test Set has been powered up and checked
using the procedures detailed in the N4010A Getting
Started Guide.
4Press System, , to display the
Agilent part numbers and revisions of the major
assemblies.
Figure 1 Example Hardware Info Screen
5Confirm that the Mother Board part number is
N4010- 60025 or later.
aIf your Test Set meets this requirement continue the
installation procedure at “Preparing the N4010A and
N4011A” on page 11.
bIf your Test Set does not meet this requirement please
do not proceed using this specific Test Set. Please
contact your local Agilent Sales and Service Office
(page 31) and ask about upgrade kits.
Servic
e
Hardware Inf
o
Mother Board Part Number
and revision
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Preparing the N4010A and N4011A
Use the following procedure to attach the Link Kit parts to
both the N4010A and N4011A to enable them to be
connected together.
1Remove the handle by rotating to the vertical position as
shown, and pulling outwards.
2Remove the front and rear rubber bumpers by pulling a
corner of each bumper away from the test set as shown.
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3Open the Lock- Link kit (Agilent 5061- 9694) and locate
the items as shown.
4Fit 2 brackets from the Lock Link Kit to the front right
side of the Test Set as shown using the 6mm M4 screws.
Note:
If your N4010A Test Set is not
fitted with threaded Brass
inserts as shown, use the
additional longer, 10mm M4,
screws to fit the Lock Link
brackets.
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5On the N4011A MIMO/Multi- port Adapter, fit 2 brackets
from the Lock Link Kit to the front left side as shown.
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Link the N4011A to the N4010A
Use the following procedure to connect the N4010A and
N4011A together.
1Place the Test Set and MIMO/Multi-port Adapter closely
together, align the Lock Links, and slide together.
2Fit the rear brackets to complete the assembly.
Engage Lock Hooks and slide
till Front Panels are flush.
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3Connect the N4011-21002 cable (Orderable Part Number
N4011-61804) to the 25-way D-type connector on the rear
of N4011A. Tighten the retaining screws.
CAUTION You must ensure that the N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set is
powered down before connecting it to the N4011A MIMO/Multi-port
Adapter. Failure to do so may result in damage to the MIMO/Multi-port
Adapter and/or the Test Set.
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4Connect the other end of the N4011- 21002 cable to the
25- way D- type Auxiliary In/Out connector on the rear of
the N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set. Tighten the
retaining screws.
5If the combined N4010A/N4011A unit is not to be rack
mounted, you can add the supplied 5041- 9170 Frame Side
Trims to the exposed ends of the Front Panel Frames
Remove protective backing from
the self-adhesive trim and fix into
recesses
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6If required, prepare the Wireless Connectivity Test Set
and MIMO/Multi-port Adapter for Rack Mounting (if
required) using the supplied rack mount kit as shown.
(Agilent Part Number 5183- 7171)
7Use the supplied semi-rigid cable N4011-21003 (Orderable Part
Number N4011-61805) to connect the N-type and SMA
connectors on the front panels. Torque to 0.9 Nm.
CAUTION The N4011A SMA connectors can be damaged by over tightening when
attaching cables. It is highly recommended that a calibrated wrench (0.9
Nm) is used when attaching cables to the N4011A SMA connectors.
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System Check
No Line power is supplied to the N4011A MIMO/Multi- port
Adapter. Power is supplied by the N4010A Test Set via the
interconnecting rear panel cable.
The Test Set has an autoranging power supply. Ensure the
supply voltage is within the range 100 Vac to 240 Vac and
50 Hz to 60 Hz.
1Connect the Power Cord.
2Check that the background LED is red.
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3Turn the test set on and confirm the background LED is
green.
4The test set automatically steps through a self test
routine. When the self test has been completed
successfully the following screen is displayed
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System Information
1To verify your configuration, press the System key, an
example is shown in Figure 1- 1. Option 108 is required
for the operation of the MIMO/Multi- port Adapter.
Figure 2 Typical System Configuration Screen
2Ensure the Test Set has detected the N4011A
MIMO/Multi- port Adapter by pressing System, ,
. Confirm “Multi-port Adapter” is listed.
Figure 3 Hardware Info Screen - Multi port Adapter detected
Servic
e
Hardware Inf
o
CAUTION If the N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set has been stored in
extremely cold conditions, beyond normal operating range, the display
may require a few minutes to warm up and operate normally.
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