Agilent Technologies N5161A User manual

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N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A
MXG Signal Generators
Installation Guide
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Contents
Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators Installation Guide v
1 Safety Information
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
General Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Instrument Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Getting Started
Checking the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Line Setting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Configuring the MXG ATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Accessing the MXG (ATE) Web-Enabled Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Modifying the Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Configuring the Display (N5181A/82A/83A Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configuring for Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
LAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
GPIB Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Ordering Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Proper Use and Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cleaning Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Returning a Signal Generator to Agilent Technologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Contacting Agilent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3 Operation Verification
Running Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Self Test Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Frequency Range and Accuracy Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Frequency Counter Procedure (N5161A/62A1/81A/82A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Spectrum Analyzer Procedure (N5161A/62A1/81A/82A/83A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Troubleshooting Problems with the Frequency Accuracy Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Checking the Output Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
N5161A/81A Test Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
N5162A/82A Test Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
N5183A Test Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Troubleshooting Problems with the Output Power Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Contents
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4 Regulatory Information
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Documentation Overview
Installation Guide •Safety Information
•Receiving the Instrument
•Environmental & Electrical Requirements
•Basic Setup
•Accessories
•Operation Verification
•Regulatory Information
User’s Guide •Signal Generator Overview
•Setting Preferences & Enabling Options
•Basic Operation
•Optimizing Performance
•Using Analog Modulation (Option UNT Only)
•Using Pulse Modulation (Option UNU Only)
•Basic Digital Operation - No BBG Option Installed
•Basic Digital Operation (Option 651/652/654)
•Adding Real-Time Noise to a Signal (Option 403)
•Real-Time Phase Noise Impairments (Option 432)
•Custom Digital Modulation (Option 431)
•Multitone and Two-Tone Waveform Generator (Option 430)
•Working in a Secure Environment
•Troubleshooting
Programming Guide •Getting Started with Remote Operation
•Using IO Interfaces
•Programming Examples
•Programming the Status Register System
•Creating and Downloading Files
•Creating and Downloading User-Data Files

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SCPI Reference •SCPI Basics
•Basic Function Commands
•LXI System Commands
•System Commands
•Analog Modulation Commands
•Arb Commands
•Real-Time Commands
•N5161A/62A/81A/82A SCPI Command Compatibility
•N5183A SCPI Command Compatibility
Service Guide •Troubleshooting
•Replaceable Parts
•Assembly Replacement
•Post-Repair Procedures
•Safety and Regulatory Information
•Instrument History
Key Helpa•Key function description
•Related SCPI commands
aPress the Help hardkey, and then the key for which you wish help.

Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators Installation Guide 1
1Safety Information
•Warnings, Cautions, and Notes on page 1
•General Safety Considerations on page 1
•Instrument Markings on page 2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The documentation for this product uses the following safety notations. Familiarize yourself with each notation and its
meaning before operating the signal generator.
WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a condition or situation that could result in personal
injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning until you fully understand the indicated
conditions or situations.
CAUTION Caution calls attention to a condition or situation that could result in damage to or destruction of the
signal generator, or in the loss of a user’s settings or data. Do not proceed beyond a caution until you fully
understand the indicated conditions.
NOTE Note calls the user’s attention to an important point or special information in the text.
General Safety Considerations
WARNING If the signal generator is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be
impaired. The signal generator must be used in a normal condition only, in which all means for
protection are intact.
WARNING Personal injury may result if the signal generator covers are removed. There are no operator
serviceable parts inside. To avoid electrical shock, refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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Safety Information
Instrument Markings
Instrument Markings
The signal generator has the following markings. Familiarize yourself with each marking and its meaning before
operating the signal generator.
The instruction manual symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for
you to refer to instructions in the manual.
The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. If this symbol is
accompanied by a year, it is the year when the design was proven.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association International.
The C-Tick Mark is a trademark registered to the Australian Spectrum Management Agency.
This indicates compliance with all Australian EMC regulatory information.
This is the symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A Product. (CISPER
11, Clause 4)
This symbol marks the on position of the power line switch.
This symbol marks the standby position of the power line switch.
This symbol indicates that the input power required is AC.
This symbol indicates conformance to the standard specificationsa.
a.LXI Class B Compliance testing using IEEE 1588-2008 not available at release.
ICES/NMB-001 This is a marking to indicate product compliance with the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Standard (ICES-001)
This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic
environments outside of the home.
This 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 (Reference WEEE Directive, 2002/96/EC).

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2Getting Started
CAUTION To avoid damaging or degrading the performance of the MXG, do not exceed 33 dBm (2W) maximum of
reverse power levels at the RF input. See also Tips for Preventing Signal Generator Damage on
www.agilent.com.
NOTE Software Updates
Is your product software up-to-date? Periodically, Agilent releases software updates to fix known defects and
incorporate product enhancements. To search for software updates for your product, go to the Agilent
Technical Support website at www.agilent.com/find/TechSupport.
NOTE For the N5161A/62A, the softkey menus and features mentioned in this chapter are only available through the
Web-Enabled MXG or through SCPI commands. Refer to “Accessing the MXG (ATE) Web-Enabled Page” on
page 8 and to the SCPI Command Reference.
The MXG ATE blank front panel models, N5161A and N5162A signal generators, are part of the MXG
instrument family and unless otherwise indicated, all references to the MXG are inclusive of the MXG ATE
instruments.
Full LXI–B feature implementation is only available on instruments with firmware >A.01.50. A license may
be required to enable this feature and to download firmware versions >A.01.50. For information on new
firmware releases, go to http://www.agilent.com/find/upgradeassistant.
•Checking the Shipment on page 4
•Signal Generator Physical Characteristics on page 4
•Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements on page 5
•Configuring the MXG ATE on page 7
•Configuring the Display (N5181A/82A/83A Only) on page 11
•Configuring for Remote Control on page 12
•Ordering Accessories on page 14
•Proper Use and Cleaning on page 16
•Returning a Signal Generator to Agilent Technologies on page 16
•Contacting Agilent on page 16

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Getting Started
Checking the Shipment
Checking the Shipment
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Signs of damage can include a dented or torn shipping container or cushioning material that indicates signs of
unusual stress or compacting.
2. Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container and verify that your order is complete.
The following items are included with each signal generator:
• Installation Guide
• documentation CD-ROM (CD-ROM contents are also available in hardcopy format)
• three-prong AC power cord specific to geographic location
3. Verify that the options you ordered are included with the shipment by checking the serial number label on the rear of
the signal generator and the packing literature included with the shipment.
4. The N5183A signal generator is shipped with the adapter options as shown in the following table.
See also, “Ordering Accessories” on page 14.
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics
• Height: 10.16 cm (4 in)
• Width: 42.55 cm (16.75 in)
• Depth: 48.90 cm (19.25 in)
• Weight (N5161A): 10.66 kg (23.5 lb)
• Weight (N5162A): 12.47 kg (27.5 lb)
• Weight (N5181A): 10.66 kg (23.5 lb)
• Weight (N5182A): 12.47 kg (27.5 lb)
• Weight (N5183A): 13.8 kg (30.0 lb)
Table 2-1 Adapters Shipped by Option
Option Description Quantity Part Number
520 Standard adapter, 3.5 mm (f) - 3.5 mm (f) 1 5061-5311
520 with 1ED Standard adapter, type-N (m) - 3.5 mm (f) 1 1250-1744
532/540 Standard adapter set
Adapter-coaxial straight 2.92 mm jack 2.40 mm
jack 50 ohm 40 GHz 1 1250-3782
2.4 mm (f) - 2.92 mm (f) 1 33311-82005

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Getting Started
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
CAUTION To avoid the loss of data, GPIB settings, or current user instrument states that have not been permanently
saved to non-volatile memory, the MXG should always be powered down either via the MXG's front
panel power button or the appropriate SCPI command. MXG's installed in rack systems and powered
down with the system rack power switch rather than the MXG's front panel switch display a Error -310
due to the MXG not being powered down correctly.
Environment
• indoor use
• altitudes < 15,000 feet (4,572 meters)
•0to55°C temperature, unless otherwise specified
• relative humidity - type tested at 95%, +40°C (non-condensing)
CAUTION This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2, per
IEC 61010 Second Edition and 664, respectively.
Ventilation
Ventilation holes are located on the rear panel and all four sides of the signal generator cover. To ensure proper air flow
through the signal generator, do not allow these holes to be obstructed.
Line Setting Requirements
CAUTION The signal generator has autoranging line voltage input; ensure that the supply voltage is within the
specified range.
Voltage: 100/120 volts nominal
220/240 volts nominal
Frequency: for 100/120 volts: 50/60/400 Hz nominal1
for 220/240 volts: 50/60 Hz nominal
Power: 250 watts maximum
1For instruments with s/n prefix < xx4742 the frequency should be marked 50/60 Hz, unless otherwise labeled.

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Getting Started
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
Connecting the AC Power Cord
This is a Safety Class 1 Product provided with a protective earth ground incorporated into the power cord. The front
panel switch is only a standby switch; it is not a line switch. The AC power cord is the disconnecting device that
disconnects the signal generator mains circuits from the mains supply. Alternatively, an external switch or circuit
breaker, readily identifiable and easily reached by the operator, may be used as a disconnecting device.
WARNING The mains plug shall be inserted only in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact.
Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with the signal generator. Personal injury can
occur if there is any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the signal
generator. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
CAUTION The mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in the premise electrical
system. Inadequate earth grounding can damage the signal generator. Always use the three-prong AC
power cord supplied with the signal generator.
Connect the AC power cord as follows:
1. Ensure that the power cord is not damaged.
2. Install the signal generator so that one of the following items is readily identifiable and easily reached by the
operator: AC power cord, alternative switch, or circuit breaker.
3. Insert the mains plug into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth grounding.

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Getting Started
Configuring the MXG ATE
Configuring the MXG ATE
NOTE For the N5161A/62A the softkey menus and features mentioned in this guide are only available through the
Web-Enabled MXG or through SCPI commands. Refer to Accessing the MXG (ATE) Web-Enabled Page, the
Programming Guide, and to the SCPI Command Reference.
The MXG ATE N5161A and N5162A, are blank front panel versions of the N5181A and N5182A.
Since the MXG ATE N5161A and N5162A, have no front panel softkeys similar the N5181A and N5182A signal
generators, in order to access the features mentioned in this installation guide, two options remain available:
1. SCPI commands (refer to the SCPI Command Reference) or
2. The instrument’s Web-Enabled page1.
1The SCPI commands and Web-Enabled steps are available for the N5181A and N5182A, too.

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Getting Started
Configuring the MXG ATE
Accessing the MXG (ATE) Web-Enabled Page1
Access the instrument’s Web-Enabled page by entering its hostname or IP address into the address field of an internet
browser. Refer to Figure 2-1 on page 9 and to the Programming Guide.
NOTE The following example for accessing the MXG ATE instrument’s Web-Enabled uses the instrument’s
predetermined default hostname that the MXG ATE ships with (e.g. a-<instrument model number>-<last 5
digits of the instrument serial number>). The instrument’s IP address will also work.
The procedure that follows assumes the signal generator is running firmware A.01.20 or later.
MXG Web-Enabled SCPI command capability is not available for versions of Internet Explorer ≥7.0. (The
SCPI Telnet softkey is inactive for these versions.) To use the Telnet SCPI, refer to Figure 2-1 on page 9.
For MXG ATEs, press the front panel LAN Preset key and wait for the front panel green LAN indicator light
to stop blinking. It is possible the hostname may have been changed from its default value. The MXG ATE
hostname is not changed by pressing the LAN Reset key. For information on using the MXG's USB port to
query its IP address, refer to the Agilent Connectivity Guide (E2094-90009) or to the LAN Connectivity FAQs
for details on using the instrument over LAN.
For more information on LAN Connectivity, refer to the Agilent Connectivity Guide (E2094-90009), or the
signal generator’s Programming Guide, or to the LAN Connectivity FAQs for details on using the instrument
over LAN.
1. Open an internet browser.
2. Enter the MXG ATE’s hostname (or IP address) as the URL in the browser:
a-<instrument model number>-<last 5 digits of the instrument serial number>
3. Click Signal Generator Web Control from the menu on the left side of the web page to access the front panel
Web-Enabled MXG.
1The Web-Enabled MXG ATE web page is titled: “Web-Enabled MXG”, since the MXG ATE is part of the MXG signal generator
family.

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Getting Started
Configuring the MXG ATE
Figure 2-1 Web-Enabled MXG ATE1
Note:
If you do not see this window, check to see if the window is hidden behind your browser
window or your web browser settings are set to block pop-ups. To use this feature, you need to
set your web browser to allow pop-ups for your instrument’s IP address.
Remote SCPI commands requires the Telnet feature on the computer. The Telnet feature is
available from a variety of sources. Some software updates can block (break) this Telnet
connection (e.g. Internet Explorer 7). When using Internet Explorer as a browser, only versions
<Internet Explorer 7 enable the Web-Enabled MXG SCPI feature.
To operate the signal generator, click the keys.
The Agilent MXG ATE supports LXI Class B*
functionality. For more information on the LXI
standards, refer to
http://www.lxistandard.org/home.
*LXI Class B Compliance testing using IEEE
1588-2008 not available at release.
If the SCPI Telnet softkey is not active, to display the SCPI
Telnet box:
1) On the PC, click Start > Run
2) In the dialogue box type: Telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xx
[IP address of MXG] 5024 [This is the port number for
connecting to the MXG.]
Note: Telnet port 5023 is available for backwards
compatibility (i.e. for firmware versions <A.01.50).

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Getting Started
Configuring the MXG ATE
Modifying the Configuration
NOTE Use Help with this Page for assistance with the Web-Enabled interface.
1. From the welcome page of the Web-Enabled interface, click View & Modify Configuration to show the
instrument’s currently assigned IP address and other parameters.
2. Enter the new settings and click Save.
3. Click Renew LAN Settings to cause the new settings to take effect.
Figure 2-2 View & Modify Configuration

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Getting Started
Configuring the Display (N5181A/82A/83A Only)
Configuring the Display (N5181A/82A/83A Only)1
Screen saver settings are persistent states; they are unaffected by preset or a power cycle.
Use the arrow keys, numeric keypad, or front panel knob to adjust numeric values.
Figure 2-3 Display Softkeys
NOTE With both brightness and contrast set to minimum, the display may be too dark to see the softkeys. If this
happens, use Figure 2-3 to locate the brightness and contrast softkeys and adjust their values so that you can
see the display.
1For the N5161A/62A the softkey menus and features mentioned in this guide are only available through the Web-Enabled MXG
or through SCPI commands. Refer to the “Configuring the MXG ATE” on page 7, the Installation Guide, the Programming
Guide, and to the SCPI Command Reference.
For details on a key, press Help and then the desired key.
Range: 0—100
Range: 35—55
Range: 1—12 hours, in 1 hour increments
Light Only turns the display light off, leaving the text visible at a low intensity.
Light & Text turns the display light and the text off.
If the display remains unchanged forlong periods of time, use this mode to prevent the tex
from burning the display.
When on, commands executed through the remote control bus
update the signal generator display accordingly.
Bright without color
Dark text on a light background
Light text on a dark background
The display blanks, except for the message
Secure Display Activated, and the front panel keys
are disabled.
For information on using the secure display, refer to
the User’s Guide.

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Getting Started
Configuring for Remote Control
Configuring for Remote Control1
LAN Configuration
Configuring the LAN Interface
1For the N5161A/62A these softkey menus and features are only available through the Web-Enabled MXG ATE or through SCPI
commands. Refer to “Configuring the MXG ATE” on page 7, to the Programming Guide, and to the SCPI Command Reference.
NOTES
Use a 100Base-T LAN cable to connect
the signal generator to the LAN.
Use a crossover cable to connect the
signal generator directly to a PC.
For details on using the instrument
remotely, see the Programming Guide.
Listed in the
Programming Guide
For details on a key, press Help and then the desired key.

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Getting Started
Configuring for Remote Control
Enabling LAN Services: Browser, Sockets, and VXI-11
GPIB Configuration
Use a
browser
to control
the signal
generator
Use a browser to view signal generator files.
For details on a key, press Help and then the desired key.
Select the desired GPIB language.
See also the Programming Guide and the SCPI Command Reference.
NOTES
USB is also available. It is not shown in the menu because it requires no configuration.
For details on using the instrument remotely, see the Programming Guide.

14 Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators Installation Guide
Getting Started
Ordering Accessories
Ordering Accessories
You can purchase accessories or documentation at: http://www.agilent.com/find/mxg
If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your Agilent field engineer.
See also, “Contacting Agilent” on page 16.
DescriptionaPart Number Part Numberb
Rack Mount Kit N5161A-1CM
N5162A-1CM
N5181A-1CM
N5182A-1CM
N5183A-1CM
5063-9212
5063-9212
5063-9212
5063-9212
5063-9212
Rack Mount Kit with Handles N5161A-1CP
N5162A-1CPN
5181A-1CP
N5182A-1CP
N5183A-1CP
5063-9219
5063-9219
5063-9219
5063-9219
5063-9219
Rack Slide Kit N5161A-1CR
N5162A-1CR
N5181A-1CR
N5182A-1CR
N5183A-1CR
E4406-60115
E4406-60115
E4406-60115
E4406-60115
E4406-60115
Service Kit (front panel RF connector) N5181A-800
N5182A-800
N5183A-802
N5183A-805
N5181AK-800N
5182AK-800N5
183AK-802
N5183AK-805
Service Kit (rear panel RF connector) N5161A-801N
5162A-801
N5181A-801
N5182A-801
N5183A-803
N5183A-804
N5183A-806
N5161AK-801N
5162AK-801N5
181AK-801
N5182AK-801N
5183AK-803
N5183AK-804
N5183AK-806
Front Handle Kit 5063-9227 n/c
Data Sheet (N5161A/81A)c5989-5311EN n/c
Data Sheet (N5162A/82A)c5989-5261EN n/c
Data Sheet (N5183A)c5989-7572EN n/c
Installation GuidecN5180-90002 n/c
User’s GuidecN5180-90003 n/c
SCPI ReferencecN5180-90004 n/c