Keysight Technologies E8267D User manual

Installation
Guide
Keysight
E8257D/67D and E8663D
PSG Signal Generators

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Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Safety Information
Instrument Markings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
General Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. Getting Started
Checking the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Verifying Pre-Installed Software License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Meeting Electrical and Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Line Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configuring the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Contrast and Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Inverse Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Updating the Display During Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring for Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GPIB Interface Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LAN Interface Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RS-232 Interface Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ordering Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Front Handles and Rack Mount Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
E8257D/67D and E8663D PSG Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Proper Usage and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contacting Keysight Sales and Service Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Returning a Signal Generator to Keysight Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3. Operation Verification
Performing a Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Self-Test Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Checking the Maximum Leveled Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maximum Leveled Power Check Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Checking the Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Problems with Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4. Regulatory Information
Statement of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Contents
Acoustic Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Documentation Overview
Installation Guide — Safety Information
— Getting Started
— Operation Verification
— Regulatory Information
User’s Guide — Signal Generator Overview
— Basic Operation
— Basic Digital Operation
— Optimizing Performance
—AnalogModulation
— Custom Arb Waveform Generator
— Custom Real Time I/Q Baseband
— Multitone Waveform Generator
— Two-Tone Waveform Generator
—AWGNWaveformGenerator
— Peripheral Devices
— Troubleshooting
Programming Guide — Getting Started with Remote Operation
— Using IO Interfaces
— Programming Examples
— Programming the Status Register System
— Creating and Downloading Waveform Files
— Creating and Downloading User-Data Files

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SCPI Reference — Using this Guide
— System Commands
— Basic Function Commands
—AnalogCommands
— Digital Modulation Commands
— Digital Signal Interface Module Commands
— SCPI Command Compatibility
Service Guide — Troubleshooting
— Replaceable Parts
— Assembly Replacement
— Post-Repair Procedures
— Safety and Regulatory Information
Key Reference — Key function description

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Keysight PSG Signal Generators
E8257D, E8267D, and E8663D
Installation Guide
1 Safety Information
Instrument Markings
The following markings are used on the signal generator. 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 the user
to refer to the 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.
The C-Tick Mark is a trademark registered to the Australian Spectrum Management Agency. This
indicates compliance with all Australian EMC regulatory information.
This symbol is used to mark the on position of the power line switch.
This symbol is used to mark the standby position of the power line switch.
This symbol indicates that the input power required is ac.
This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product. (CISPER 11, Clause 4)
This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments
outside of the home.

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Safety Information
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The following safety notations are used throughout this manual. Familiarize
yourself with each notation and its meaning before operating the signal
generator.
General Safety Considerations
This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The affixed label
indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex 1, this product is
classed as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see
http://www.keysight.com/environment/product/ for more information.
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 the
indicated conditions or situations are fully understood.
Caution calls attention to a possible condition or situation that could result in the
loss of a user’s work, damage, or destruction of the signal generator. Do not
proceed beyond a caution until the indicated conditions are fully understood.
Note calls the user’s attention to an important point, or special information, within
the text. It provides operational information or additional instructions of which the
user should be aware.
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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Keysight PSG Signal Generators
E8257D, E8267D, and E8663D
Installation Guide
2 Getting Started
Checking the Shipment
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Signs of damage may include a dented or torn shipping container or
cushioning material that shows 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 shipped standard with each instrument:
—installation guide
—documentation CD-ROM
CD-ROM contents are also available in hard copy format. Refer to
“E8257D/67D and E8663D PSG Documentation” on page 20 for
more information.
—three-prong ac power cord specific to geographic location
3. Verify that any options ordered are included with the shipment by
checking the packing literature included with the shipment.
Front handles and rack mounting hardware are also available for your
signal generator. Refer to “Front Handles and Rack Mount Flanges” on
page 20 for more information.
4. Adapters shipped by Option are shown in the following table.
The serial number label on the signal generator only lists the hardware/firmware
options. The packing literature verifies all items shipped.
Table 2-1 Adapters Shipped by Option
Option Description Quantity Part Number
520
513
Connector Assembly, 3.5mm (female–female) 1 5061–5311
520 1ED Adapter, 3.5mm (female) to Type N (male) 1 1250–1744

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Getting Started
Checking the Shipment
5. If a pre-installed software license is part of the instrument order, verify its
installation using the directions outlined in “Verifying Pre-Installed
Software License” on page 13.
532
540
544
550
Adapter, 2.4mm (female)–2.92mm (female–K) 1 1250–2187
Adapter, 2.4mm (female–female) 1 33311–82005 or
1250-2188
567 Adapter, 1.85mm (female–female) 1 85058–60114
Table 2-1 Adapters Shipped by Option (Continued)
Option Description Quantity Part Number

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Getting Started
Verifying Pre-Installed Software License
Verifying Pre-Installed Software License
If you purchased a signal generator where the order included the
pre-installation of a fixed perpetual Signal Studio license (N76xx), or a Test
Management Environment (TME) software license (N78xxA), or an Option 4xx
license, or all listed licenses, verify the license installation using the following
key path:
Utility > Instrument Adjustments > Instrument Options
This opens a menu with the choices: Software Options, Auxiliary Software
Options, Waveform Licenses, and External Software Licenses. To view the
license, press the appropriate menu key:
— For an Option 4xx license, press Software Options.
— For the TME license, press Auxiliary Software Options.
— For a Signal Studio license, press External Software Licenses
If a Signal Studio or TME license is pre-installed, the software for that license
still needs to be downloaded onto your PC. Use the following links to access
the software for download and installation:
— Signal Studio software: www.keysight.com/find/signalstudio
—TMEsoftware:www.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware
If the software license(s) was ordered with the instrument for pre-installation
and it does not show in the instrument, please contact Keysight Technologies:
www.keysight.com/find/contactus

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Getting Started
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics
— Height: 178 mm (7 in.)
— Width: 426 mm (16.8 in.)
— Depth: 515 mm (20.3 in.)
— Weight: (E8257D, E8663D) < 22 kg (48 lb.) net, < 30 kg (68 lb.) shipping
— Weight: (E8267D) < 25 kg (54 lb.) net, < 33 kg (74 lb.) shipping
Meeting Electrical and Environmental Requirements
Environment
The signal generator is designed for use in the following environmental
conditions:
— indoor use
— <15,000 feet (4,572 meters) altitude
—0to55°C temperature, unless otherwise specified
— 95% relative humidity, non-condensing at 40°C, decreasing linearly to 50%
relative humidity at 55°C
Ventilation
Ventilation holes are located on the left side of the signal generator cover and
the rear of the signal generator chassis. Do not allow these holes to be
obstructed, as they allow air flow through the signal generator.
When installing the signal generator in a cabinet, the convection into and out
of the signal generator must not be restricted. The ambient temperature
outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of
the signal generator by 4° C for every 100 watts dissipated within the cabinet.
This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION
DEGREE 2, per IEC 61010 and 664, respectively.
Damage to the signal generator may result when the total power dissipated in the
cabinet is greater than 800 watts. When this condition exists, forced convection
must be applied.

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Getting Started
Meeting Electrical and Environmental Requirements
Line Settings
The signal generator has an autoranging line voltage input. The available ac
power source must meet the following conditions:
Voltage: 100/115 volts nominal (100-120 volts)
230/240 volts nominal (220-240 volts)
Frequency: for 100/115 volts: 50/60 (400 Hz nominal E8257D and
E8663D only)
for 230/240 volts: 50/60 Hz nominal
Power: E8257D and E8663D PSG analog models: 350 watts
maximum
E8267D PSG vector models: 450 watts maximum
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 also be used as a disconnecting device.
Disconnecting power to an instrument with a high stability timebase may
require a longer warm-up period before it meets specifications. Perform the
following steps when connecting the ac power cord:
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.
Damage to the signal generator may result if the supply voltage is not within the
specified range.
The instruments can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ± 10% of the nominal
voltage.
Personal injury may occur if there is any interruption of the protective conductor
inside or outside of the signal generator. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Damage to the signal generator may result without adequate earth grounding.
Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with the signal generator.

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Getting Started
Configuring the Display
Configuring the Display
You can adjust the LCD display using features such as contrast, brightness,
screen saver mode, and the screen saver delay. You can also toggle features
such as inverse video, display updating in remote mode, and the screen saver
on or off.
Contrast and Brightness
Press to decrease the display contrast.
Pressing the decrease contrast hardkey and holding it down causes the display
background to gradually darken in comparison to the text on the display. The
minimum contrast setting is not a completely black display. Some contrast
between the background and the text will still be visible.
Press to increase the display contrast.
Pressing the increase contrast hardkey and holding it down causes the display
background to gradually brighten in comparison to the text on the display. If
the background does not appear to change, it is probably set to the maximum
contrast.
Press Utility > Display > Brightness.
This allows you to change the display’s brightness.
Brightness can be adjusted using the arrow keys, numeric keypad, or front
panel knob. The brightness value is set to 50 (maximum brightness) at the
factory. The minimum brightness value is 1.
Inverse Video
Press Utility > Display > Inverse Video Off On.
This toggles between inverse video mode and normal display mode.
The normal display mode for the signal generator is dark text on a light
background. Inverse video mode is light text on a dark background. Inverse
video is a persistent state; it is not affected by a signal generator preset or
power cycle.
Screen Saver
Press Utility > Display > Screen Saver Off On.
This toggles the operating mode of the screen saver.
You can increase the life expectancy of the signal generator’s display light by
activating the screen saver. Leaving the display lit for long periods of time or
turning the display on and off frequently decreases the life of the bulb. With the
screen saver on, the display light is turned off after a defined period of time

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Getting Started
Configuring the Display
with no input to the front panel. The display light turns on again when any front
panel key is pressed or when a remote command is sent. The screen saver is
set to off at the factory.
Press Utility > Display > Screen Saver Mode.
This toggles the screen saver mode between light-only mode and
light-and-text mode.
Adjust the screen saver mode to turn the light on, off, or to turn both the light
and text on and off. Setting the mode to light-only mode turns the display light
off, leaving the text visible at a low intensity. If the display remains unchanged
for long periods of time, set the mode to light and text to prevent the text from
burning the display. This mode turns the display light and the text off.
Press Utility > Display > Screen Saver Delay.
This adjusts the amount of elapsed time before the screen saver is activated.
The screen saver delay is set to 1 hour at the factory. The current screen saver
delay is displayed in the softkey label and also in the active entry area. To
change the delay, enter a new value using the numeric keypad and then press
Enter, or rotate the front panel knob. The acceptable range of delay values is 1
through 12 hours in 1 hour increments.
The screen saver settings are persistent states; they are not affected by a signal
generator preset or power cycle.
Updating the Display During Remote Operation
Press Utility > Display > Update in Remote Off On.
This toggles the display-update-in-remote mode on or off.
When toggled on, commands executed via the remote control bus will update
the signal generator display accordingly. When toggled off, commands
executed via the remote control bus will not update the signal generator’s
display. Update-in-remote mode is set to off at the factory.

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Configuring for Remote Control
Configuring for Remote Control
GPIB Interface Configuration
1. Press Utility > GPIB/RS-232 LAN > GPIB Address.
2. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired address and press Enter.
The arrow keys or the front panel knob can be used to set the desired
address.
The signal generator’s GPIB address is set to 19 at the factory. The acceptable
range of addresses is 0 through 30. The GPIB address is a persistent state; it is
not affected by a signal generator preset or by a power cycle.
LAN Interface Configuration
Use one of the following procedures to assign a hostname and IP address to
the signal generator. The hostname and IP address are persistent states; they
are not affected by an instrument preset or a power cycle.
Manual Configuration
1. Press Utility > GPIB/RS-232 LAN > LAN Setup.
2. Press Hostname.
3. Use the labeled text softkeys and/or numeric keypad to enter the desired
hostname.
To erase the current hostname, press Editing Keys > Clear Text.
4. Press Enter.
5. Set LAN Config Manual DHCP to Manual.
6. Press IP Address and enter a desired address.
Use the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor. Use the up and down
arrow keys, front panel knob, or numeric keypad to enter an IP address. To
erase the current IP address, press the Clear Text softkey.
Verify that the signal generator is connected to the LAN using a 10BASE-T LAN
cable.
Hostname field will only be available when the DHCP is off (Manual mode).
To remotely access the signal generator from a different LAN subnet, you must
also enter the subnet mask and default gateway. See your system administrator
to obtain the appropriate values.

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Getting Started
Configuring for Remote Control
7. Press the Proceed With Reconfiguration softkey and then the Confirm
Change (Instrument will Reboot) softkey.
This action assigns a hostname and IP address (as well as a gateway and
subnet mask, if these have been configured) to the signal generator. The
hostname, IP address, gateway and subnet mask are not affected by an
instrument preset or by a power cycle.
DHCP Configuration
1. Press Utility > GPIB/RS-232 LAN > LAN Setup.
2. Press Hostname.
3. Use the labeled text softkeys and/or numeric keypad to enter the desired
hostname.
To erase the current hostname, press Editing Keys > Clear Text.
4. Press Enter.
5. Set LAN Config Manual DHCP to DHCP.
6. Press the Proceed With Reconfiguration softkey and then the Confirm
Change (Instrument will Reboot) softkey.
This action configures the signal generator as a DHCP client. In DHCP
mode, the signal generator will request a new IP address from the DHCP
server upon rebooting. You can return to the LAN Setup menu after
rebooting to determine the assigned IP address.
RS-232 Interface Configuration
1. Press Utility > GPIB/RS-232 LAN > RS-232 Setup.
2. Press RS-232 Baud Rate.
3. Press the desired baud rate softkey.
4. Press RS-232 Echo Off On.
This toggles the state of the SCPI echoing on the RS-232 connection. Set
as desired.
5. Press Reset RS-232.
If the DHCP server uses dynamic DNS to link the hostname with the assigned IP
address, the hostname may be used in place of the IP address. Otherwise, the
hostname is not usable and you may skip steps 2 through 4.
Hostname field will only be available when the DHCP is off (Manual mode).

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Getting Started
Ordering Accessories
This deletes the data from the RS-232 buffer, discarding any unprocessed
SCPI input received over RS-232.
These RS-232 parameters are persistent states; these states are not affected
by an instrument preset or power cycle.
Ordering Accessories
The following accessories can be ordered when a signal generator is
purchased, or at any time afterward. To order accessories, refer to “Contacting
Keysight Sales and Service Offices” on page 22.
Front Handles and Rack Mount Flanges
Handles can be purchased and attached to the front of the signal generator.
These handles can also be purchased with a rack mount kit to facilitate rack
installation. Hardware can be ordered as a kit to support either preference.
Table 2-2 lists the part numbers for these kits.
E8257D/67D and E8663D PSG Documentation
Table 2-3 lists the part numbers and descriptions for documentation available
in hardcopy and CD-ROM format.
Table 2-2 Front Handle and Rack Mount Flange Kits
Description Part Number
Rack Mount Kit without Handles (Option 1CM) 5063-9215
Front Handle Kit (Option 1CN) 5063-9228
Rack Mount Kit with Handles (Option 1CP) 5063-9222
PSG Rack Slide Kit E8251-60419
Table 2-3 Available E8257D/67D and E8663D PSG Documentation
Document Type Description Part Number
Documentation Set
(Option ABA)
• set includes all items listed in this table, with
the exception of the Installation Guide, the
Service Guide, and the documentation
CD-ROM
E8251-90350
Documentation
CD-ROM
(Option CD1)
• PDF files of the E8257D/67D and E8663D PSG
documentation set, including the Installation
Guide and the Service Guide
• programming examples
• error messages
E8251-90351
Installation Guide — installation instructions and requirements
— operation verification procedure
— safety and regulatory information
E8251-90352