Keysight N1930 B Series User manual

N1930xB Physical Layer Test Systems
N1930xB Physical Layer Test System
Software which supports VNA-Based and
TDR-Based Physical Layer Test System
Hardware
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Safety and Regulatory Information
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RegulatoryInformation.
Safety Notes
The following safety notes are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each of the
notes and its meaning before operating this instrument. All pertinent safety notes for using this
product are located in SafetyandRegulatory Information.
WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if not
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DocumentationMap
The online Help files are in the PLTS software, offering quick reference to
user documentation. Click Help on the menu bar.
This Installation Guide helps you to with PLTS software and hardware
installation.
PLTSDocumentation Online
All PLTS documentation, including the very latest online version of the PLTS Help file, can be
foundat: Technical Support: N19301B PLTS Base Analysis.

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Contents
Contents
1Installing the VNA-Based Physical Layer Test System
Hardware..........................................................................................10
Step 1. Set Up the Personal Computer ........................................................................12
Step 2. Verify your System Shipment...........................................................................13
Step 3. Set Up the Network Analyzer ...........................................................................16
Step 4. Attach the Network Analyzer to the Test Set...................................................17
(N4420B or N4421A/B Test Set Only)......................................................................................17
Preparing the Network Analyzer...............................................................................................17
Preparing the Test Set..............................................................................................................18
Attaching the Network Analyzer to the Test Set .......................................................................18
Step 5. Install the Test System on a Bench Top or in an EquipmentRack................20
To Install on a Bench Top .........................................................................................................21
To Install in an Equipment Rack...............................................................................................22
Step 6. Make the Interconnections between the S-ParameterTest Set and the
Network Analyzer......................................................................................................26
N1957B Test System Interconnections....................................................................................29
N1955B Test System Interconnections....................................................................................31
N1935A and N1953B Test System Interconnections ...............................................................33
Step 7. Set up PC to PLTS Communication.................................................................35
500 MHz CPU WITHOUT Opt 550/551 - Legacy Mode............................................................35
1.1 GHz CPU WITHOUT Opt 550/551 - Legacy Mode.............................................................36
500 MHz CPU with Opt 550/551...............................................................................................37
1.1 GHz CPU with Opt 550/551................................................................................................37
Step 8. Power up the S-Parameter Test Set.................................................................39

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2Installing the TDR-Based Physical Layer Test System
Hardware..........................................................................................41
Step 1. Set Up the Personal Computer ........................................................................44
Step 2. Set up the TDR System ....................................................................................45
Step 3. Set Up the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB)..........................................47
Step 4. Power up the TDR System ...............................................................................48
3Installing the PLTS Software .....................................................49
Important PLTS Installation Notes................................................................................50
Step 1. Install or Upgrade PLTS Software ...................................................................51
Step 2. License the Physical Layer Test System Software.........................................53
Get Your Host ID......................................................................................................................53
Get Your License......................................................................................................................55
Add a License File....................................................................................................................55
Specify a Remote License Server............................................................................................56
Step 3. Start the Physical Layer Test System Software ..............................................59
Important Note:..........................................................................................................................59
Start the PLTS software:..........................................................................................................59
4Troubleshooting ........................................................................60
ElectrostaticDischarge.................................................................................................61
PLTSInstallationTroubleshooting...............................................................................62
Connection Manager working with .NET and the T&M Toolkit.................................................63
PLTS does not recognize the Keysight USB to GPIB adapter. ................................................63
Other Keysight USB to GPIB Adapter Problems......................................................................64
Problems with the VISA Layer..................................................................................................65
Problems with VISA COM (SOAP Error)..................................................................................65
Problems with using National Instruments I/O Devices............................................................69

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I/O Troubleshooting Steps........................................................................................................70
Missing Microsoft Component ..................................................................................................74
PLTSHardwareTroubleshooting..................................................................................75
Troubleshooting PLTS Using a Tektronix CSA8000 or TDS8000 ............................................76
ContactingKeysight......................................................................................................82
5Safety and Regulatory Information...........................................83
SafetyInformation.........................................................................................................84
Safety Symbols.........................................................................................................................84
Instrument Markings ......................................................................................................................85
Safety Considerations..............................................................................................................87
RegulatoryInformation.................................................................................................90
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements......................................................................90
South Korean Class A EMC Declaration..................................................................................90
Compliance with German Noise Requirements .......................................................................90
Declaration of Conformity.........................................................................................................90

1 Installing the VNA-Based Physical Layer
Test System Hardware