Keysight E8718A User manual

Keysight E8718A Radar
Target Simulator
User Guide

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Safety Information
CAUTION
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calls attention to an operating proce-
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could result in damage to the product
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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.

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Safety and Regulatory Information
General information
The E8718A Radar Target Simulator (RTS) is provided with a protective earth
terminal. The protective features of the E8718A may be impaired if it is used in a
manner not specified in the operating instructions.
Environmental Conditions
The E8718A is designed for indoor use only. The table below shows the general
environmental requirements for the E8718A.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Do not operate the
E8718A in the presence of flammable gases or flames.
WARNING
The protection provided by the E8718A may be impaired if the E8718A is
used in a manner not specified by Keysight.
Table 0-1 E8718A operation environmental conditions
Environmental condition Requirement
Temperature Operating condition
0 °C to 55 °C
Humidity Operating condition
Up to 95%, 40 °C (non-condensing)
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Pollution degree Pollution degree 2
Installation category Installation category II

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Before applying power
Verify that the E8718A is set to match the available line voltage and ensure all
safety precautions are taken. Take note of the external markings on the E8718A as
described in “Safety Symbols” on page 6 and “Regulatory Markings” on page 7.
Ground the system
To minimize shock hazard, the E8718A cover must be connected to an electrical
protective earth ground. The E8718A must be connected to the ac power mains
through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an
electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. Any interruption of the
protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal
will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.
Fuses
Use only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified type (normal
blow, time delay). Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders to
avoid any shock or fire hazard.
NOTE
Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed 10% of the nominal supply
voltage.
WARNING
In order to avoid any electrical hazard, all system internal fuses must be
replaced by trained and qualified personnel.

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Operator safety information
Cables and connectors are considered inaccessible if a tool (e.g., screwdriver,
wrench, socket, etc.) or a key (equipment in a locked cabinet) is required to gain
access to a conductive surface connected to any cable conductor (High, Low, or
Guard).
Verify there are multiple and sufficient protective means (rated for the voltages
you are applying) to ensure the operator will NOT come into contact with any
energized conductor even if one of the protective means fails to work as intended.
For example, the inner side of a case, cabinet, door cover, or panel can be covered
with an insulating material as well as routing the test cables to the front panel
connectors of the module through a non-conductive, flexible conduit such as that
used in electrical power distribution.
The E8718A is equipped with laser module for device under test alignment
purpose. Do not stare at the laser while operating it. Switch off the laser when not
in use.
WARNING
Module connectors and test signal cables connected to them cannot be
operator-accessible.
WARNING
Ensure the equipment-under-test has adequate insulation between the
cable connections and any operator-accessible parts (doors, covers, panel
shields, cases, cabinets, etc.)
WARNING
In order to avoid eye damage, do not stare at the laser.
CAUTION
CLEAN WITH SLIGHTLY DAMPENED CLOTH
Clean the outside of the instrument with a soft, lint-free, slightly dampened
cloth. Do not use detergent, volatile liquids, or chemical solvents.

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Safety Symbols
The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate
precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument.
Alternating current (AC) Both direct and alternating current
Off (mains supply) Caution, risk of electric shock
Caution, hot surface
Caution, risk of danger (refer to this
manual for specific Warning or Caution
information)
Earth (ground) terminal Protective earth (ground) terminal
Frame or chassis (ground) terminal
Terminal is at earth potential. Used for
measurement and control circuits
designed to be operated with one
terminal at earth potential.
Terminal for neutral c onductor on
permanently installed equipment
Terminal for line conductor on
permanently installed equipment
Standby (supply): units with this
symbol are not completely
disconnected from ac mains when this
switch is off. To completely disconnect
the unit from ac mains, either
disconnect the power cord or have a
qualified technician install an external
switch.
Complies with FDA performance
standards for laser products except for
deviations. Persuant to Laser Notice
No.50 June 24 2007.

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Regulatory Markings
The RCM mark is a registered
trademark of the Australian
Communications and Media Authority.
The CE mark is a registered trademark
of the European Community. This CE
mark shows that the product complies
with all the relevant European Legal
Directives.
ICES/NMB-001indicatesthatthisISM
device complies with the
Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la
norme NMB-001 du Canada.
ISM GRP.1 Class A indicates that this
is an Industrial Scientific and Medical
Group 1 Class A product.
The CSA mark is a registered
trademark of the Canadian Standards
Association.
This instrument complies with the
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label
indicates that you must not discard
this electrical or electronic product in
domestic household waste.
This symbol is a South Korean Class A
EMC Declaration. This is a Class A
instrument suitable for professional
use and in electromagnetic
environment outside of the home.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/
96/EC
This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this
electrical or electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product category:
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this
instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product.
The affixed product label is as shown below.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Keysight Service Center,
or visit http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml
for more information.
Sales and Technical Support
To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on
the following Keysight websites:
–www.keysight.com/find/rts
(product-specific information and support, software and
documentation updates)
–www.keysight.com/find/assist
(worldwide contact information for repair and service)

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Table of Contents
Safety and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Before applying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Ground the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operator safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Regulatory Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/
EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Product category: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sales and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1 Getting Started
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Inspect the Instrument for Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Return the Instrument for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Verify the Shipment Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2 System Overview
System Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Test System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3SystemSoftwareand User Application
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Change the Original Password at Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Software Installer Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Software installer on E8718A shared folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Software License Redemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Software License Installation or Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Soft Front Panel (SFP) on E8718A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Fixed Range Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Access to E8718A SFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4 Operation and Performance Verification
Verify the Operation of the E8718A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Operating the Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Conduct Performance Verification (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Static-safe work station example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Figure 1-2 ESD Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Figure 2-1 RTS hardware setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Figure 3-1 Change a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Figure 3-2 InstallShield Wizard for Keysight E870xA . . . . . . . . . .33
Figure 3-3 License installation dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Figure 3-4 SFP Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Figure 3-5 E8718A simplified functional block diagram . . . . . . . .38
Figure 3-6 Installing License dialog with Register Fixed Range
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Figure 3-7 E8718A Web home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Figure 3-8 E8718A Web remote access page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Figure 3-9 Windows Remote Desktop Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Figure 3-10 Windows Remote Desktop Connection - Windows
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Figure 4-1 Position of laser push button switch for horizontal
antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Figure 4-2 Position of laser push button switch for vertical
antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Figure 4-3 E8718A Remote Head Front View - Location of Laser
Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Figure 4-4 E8718A Typical Verification Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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List of Tables
Table 0-1 E8718A operation environmental conditions . . . . . . . .3
Table 2-1 System Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Table 3-1 PC location of the installation path and installed files 34
Table 3-2 Configuration Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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1 Getting Started
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precaution 16
Inspect the Instrument for Damage 19
Return the Instrument for Service 20
Verify the Shipment Contents 21
This chapter describes the ESD precaution along with the steps to inspect and
verify the contents of the E8718A.

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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precaution
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All
work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe work station.
The following figure shows an example of a static-safe work station using two
types of ESD protection.
CAUTION
The E8718A is shipped in materials which prevent damage from static. The
instrument should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area
after ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken. Store all
instrument in anti-static envelopes when not in use.

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Figure 1-1 Static-safe work station example
The following ESD symbol indicates areas where ESD caution must be exercised
to prevent test disruption and damage to the E8718A.

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Figure 1-2 ESD Symbol
Purchase acceptable ESD accessories from your local supplier.
– Conductive table-mat and wrist-strap combination.
– Conductive floor-mat and heel-strap combination.
Both types, when used together, provide a significant level of ESD protection. Of
the two, only the table-mat and wrist-strap combination provides adequate ESD
protection when used alone. To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories
must provide at least 1 Ωof isolation from ground.
WARNING
These techniques for a static-safe work station should not be used when
working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 V.

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Inspect the Instrument for Damage
After unpacking the E8718A, carefully inspect the unit for any shipping damage.
Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately, as such damage is not
covered by the warranty. The warranty also does not cover:
– Damage from contamination
– Normal wear and tear of mechanical components
– Manuals or fuses
Warranty information can be found at the beginning of this manual.
NOTE
Information on preventing damage to your Keysight instrument can be found at
www.keysight.com/find/tips.

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Return the Instrument for Service
Should it become necessary to return the E8718A for repair or service, follow the
steps below:
1Review the warranty information shipped with your product.
2Contact Keysight to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) and return
address. If you need assistance finding Keysight's contact information, go to
www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and
service) or refer to the Support information on the product Web page at
www.keysight.com/find/rts.
3Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the malfunctioning
equipment.
– Name and address of owner. A P.O. box is not acceptable as a return
address.
– Product model number (for example, E8718A).
– Product serial number (for example, MYXXXXXXXX). The serial number
label is located on the side panel of the instrument. The serial number can
also be read from the Soft Front Panel interface, but only after the software
is installed.
– Description of failure or service required.
4Carefully pack the instrument in its original ESD bag and packing carton. If the
original carton is not available, use bubble wrap or packing peanuts and place
the instrument in a sealed container and mark the container "FRAGILE".
5On the shipping label, write "ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT" and the RMA
number.
NOTE
If any correspondence is required, refer to the product by its serial number and
model number.