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1. d Press BANK2 softkey ae SS _ Fo to select bank 2 ak Vig e us Ues G le 2 Select a At CONFIGURATION attenuator MENU screen press fp 0 LXI type ATTEN TYPE softkey eee m b At ATTENUATOR Gar MODEL screen scroll Rontisuestion far to highlight the BANK I Come desired attenuator Cas model number using i i Attenuator X Attenuator the navigation keys Hedi ay ff pang a c Once the attenuator ai lws lue lue la a la model is determined o o press ATTEN X or ATTEN Y softkey to ent 117130 EA LXI assign the selected attenuator model d Repeat step b and c if ATTEHUATOR MODEL E needed e Model assigned to ATTEN X and ATTEN Y is marked lt X gt e g Attenuator X Attenuator 8494G H and lt Y gt e g 8496G H ate respectively f To return to the previous screen press BACK softkey 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 47 5 Local Operations Item 3 Select a voltage type only for 11713C b Action Illustration At CONFIGURATION MENU screen press Voltage LEVEL softkey At OUTPUT VOLTAGE screen scroll to highlight the desired voltage e g 5V Press SET softkey to assign highlighted voltage At the next screen press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel Ouput voltage assigned is marked lt gt To exit this screen press BACK softkey 48 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Local Operations 5 To drive switches NOTE Step Two
2. Supply Voltage for Bank 1 Indicates supply voltage setting background LED in red for bank 1 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Introduction 1 Supply Voltage for Bank 2 Indicates supply voltage setting background LED in red for bank 2 Switches for Bank 1 In the local mode pushbutton switches 9 and O change the position of a coaxial switch connected to rear panel banana jacks S9 A B and SO A B respectively for bank 1 Switches for Bank 2 In the local mode pushbutton switches 9 and O change the position of a coaxial switch connected to rear panel banana jacks S9 A B and SO A B respectively for bank 2 Attenuator Y for Bank 1 In the local mode pushbuttons 5 6 7 and 8 change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch es connected to the ATTEN Y connector on the rear panel for bank 1 Attenuator Y for Bank 2 In the local mode pushbuttons 5 6 7 and 8 change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch es connected to the ATTEN Y connector on the rear panel for bank 2 Attenuator X for Bank 1 In the local mode pushbuttons 1 2 3 and 4 change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch es connected to the ATTEN X connector on the rear panel for bank 1 Attenuator X for Bank 2 In the local mode pushbut
3. To Query Attenuation Level The commands below return the current attenuation value for corresponding attenuator s e ATTenuator BANK X e ATTenuator BANK Y e ATTenuator BANK2 X e ATTenuator BANK2 Y 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Operations 6 To Set Supply Voltage The commands below set the supply voltage for each bank e CONFigure BANK1 OFF P5v P15v P24v USER e CONFigure BANK2 OFF P5v P15v P24v USER To Query Supply Voltage The commands below query the supply voltage set for each bank Value to be returned OFF P5 P15 P24 or USER e CONFigure BANK1 e CONFigure BANK2 To Query Number of Relay Cycles The command below query the number of relay cycles for each channel Value to be returned number of cycles e DIAGnostic RELay CYCles lt channel list gt To Clear Relay Cycles The commands below clear relay cycle for selected or all channels e DIAGnostic RELay CLEAr lt channel list gt e DIAGnostic RELay CLEAr ALL 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 73 74 Remote Operations Commands Relevant to Switches To Open Close Switch The commands below close open switching path s e ROUTe CLOSe lt channel list gt e ROUTe OPEn lt channel list gt e ROUTe CLOSe ALL e ROUTe O0PEn ALL To Query Switch Status The commands below query the status of switching path s Value to be returned 1 if true and O if false e ROUTe CLOSe lt cha
4. 84 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Interface Configurations 7 Step Action Illustration 3 Verify LAN a At 10 SETUP screen status on select IP ADDR 11713B C softkey b AtIP ADDRESS screen select LAN STAT softkey c Verify values CURRENT IP USE SOFTKET j ADDRESS CURRENT fs Attenuator SUBNET and amt CURRENT GATEWAY aay r faini Cais e are valid d Ensure LAN STATUS is NORMAL e If LAN STATUS is FAULT check your LAN connection and CURRENT CATE WAY Heke then press Restart 14 165 220 Lan STATUS BACK Netw softkey and wait MOR AA ol f Press BACK softkey to eee Attenuator X E Attenuator back to IP REUNA m a Mae aan Mae te Now you can use the 11713B C Web Browser Interface to access and control the instrument See Exploring the 11713B C Web Interface Over LAN on page 89 If you plan to program the instrument over LAN or use such programs make sure you have installed the required I O software on your computer Use the Connectivity Expert utility of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite to add the 11713B C and verify a connection When identifying the instrument it is easiest if you use the IP address noted in step 3 above If you have installed any other I O software refer to documentation included with that software Now you can use various programming environments to control the 11713B C For an overview on programming instructions via USB refer to
5. Rear Panel Connectors Pushbutton Number Pushbutton Pin Numbers Wire Color Codet LEDs 1 Red Vcc 2 White Brown Gnd SWITCHES ON ATTEN X 3 S9 A Gray 9 OFF ATTEN X 4 S9 B White Red ON ATTEN Y 3 S0 A Gray 0 OFF ATTEN Y 4 S0 B White Red ATTENUATORS X Y OFF 5 Violet 1 5 ON 6 Yellow OFF 7 Black 2 6 ON 8 Green OFF 9 Orange 3 7 ON 10 Blue OFF 11 Brown 4 8 ON 12 White The ON OFF status of the pushbutton LEDs indicates which cable wire or pin on the rear panel connector is grounded As an example if ATTENUATOR X pushbutton 3 is illuminated pin 10 of the ATTEN X connector blue wire from cable is grounded and pin 9 floats at a high impedance For SWITCHES if pin 3 is grounded LED on pin 4 is connected to Vcc t With reference to interface cable option 201 Viking connector to 12 pin bare consists of 12 color coded wires 30 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Installation 2 Driving Four Section Attenuators and Switches e To use one four section attenuator assembly connect an attenuator interface cable either to the ATTEN X output A6J1 or ATTEN Y output A6J2 Connect all outputs two for 11713B and four for 11713C to have more than four attenuator segments e A typical connection for a programmable four section attenuator to 11713B is illustrated in Figure 8 together with pin number for each connector e Using these same connections to Agilent 8762 or 8765 series coaxial switches control can be
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7. message basis For telnet the socket of port 5024 is used for communications For port 5024 service requests are asynchronous Also use Ctrl C to clear the device In this example to show you the control procedure using telnet in a Windows environment you control the 11713C IP address 141 183 220 172 from the external controller 1 Open the MS DOS command prompt screen 2 At the MS DOS prompt type telnet 141 183 220 172 5024 and press Enter 3 The telnet screen opens 4 Type a command and press Enter it is sent to the 117138C and executed If you enter a command that queries some data the query response is displayed below the line in which you entered the command Figure 6 1 shows the screen displaying 11713C control via telnet Command used to open all channels on bank 1 and close channel 1 on bank 1 The setting check is made with the query after channel 1 on bank 1 is closed 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Operations 6 al Telnet 141 183 220 172 Welcome to the 11713x Attenuator Switch Driver at a 11713c 360834 SGPI gt idn AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES 11713C SG473608380 A A1 83 SCPI pst SCPI route open 1H12118 SCPI routeiclose 1H1 SCPI gt route close 1H1 gt i SCPI gt routeiopen lt EiAL A SCPI gt Figure 6 1 Example of control using telnet 5 Press while holding down Ctrl in the telnet screen to break the connection to the 11713C The telnet prompt app
8. to drive switches only applicable to 11713C as 11713B is predefined with 24 Vdc supply and no TTL drive Item Action Illustration 1 Selectbank a Press Config button only for b At SELECT BANK 11713C screen you can see two softkey selections BANK1 and BANK2 c Press BANK1 softkey to select bank 1 d Press BANK2 softkey to select bank 2 2 Select a At CONFIGURATION voltage type MENU screen press only for TTL ON OFF softkey 11713C b AtTTLMODE ON OFF screen scroll to MOM TTL 2 highlight the TTL OPTION or Non TTL e g TTL OPTION c Press SET softkey to assign highlighted voltage d Atthe next screen press OK softkey to confirm decision or Bahk Tis Off press Cancel softkey Press 2OKS to se BANKE Tto to cancel TTL OPTION e Selection is marked lt gt f To exit this screen press BACK softkey USE wo SOFTKEY TL OPTION lt gt NOM TTL 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 49 5 Local Operations Item 3 Select a voltage type only for 11713C b Action Illustration At CONFIGURATION MENU screen press Voltage LEVEL softkey At OUTPUT VOLTAGE screen scroll to highlight the desired voltage e g 5V Press SET softkey to assign highlighted voltage At the next screen press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel Ouput voltage assigned is marked lt gt To exit this screen press BACK softkey Bank Tis OFT Ce to se r
9. 98 NT 2000 ME XP You can find information and install this application via the Web at www agilent com find iolib You can also access other information about Agilent IO Libraries at www agilent com find iolib The procedures in this section refer to the Agilent Technologies USB LAN GPIB Interfaces Connectivity Guide f you have installed the 10 Libraries Suite you can access the Connectivity Guide via the Agilent IO Libraries Control icon Or you can access the Connectivity Guide via the Web at www agilent com find connectivity Connecting Over GPIB 1 Make sure you have installed the required I O software on your computer Follow the instructions included with your GPIB interface card to install the GPIB hardware in your computer Connect the GPIB cable not provided between the computer and the 11713B C Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the operating system is fully booted Then apply power to 11718B C Configure your GPIB hardware as instructed by the documentation provided by the hardware venfor Use the Connection Expert utility of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite to add the 11718B C and verify a connection lf you have installed any other 1 0 software refer to documentation included with that software 7 The 11713B C is shipped from the factory with a default GPIB address of 28 To change the address refer to table below 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Interface Conf
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11. Note LED lights on attenuation applied for attenuators switching path opened for switches LED lights off no attenuation for attenuators switching path closed Legends H Open Low L Closed High ep Il 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Connected to ground 71 78 Remote Operations 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Agilent 11713B C Attenuator Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual 7 Remote Interface Contigurations Connecting the 11 13B C to Your Computer 80 Connecting Over GPIB Connecting Over USB Connecting Over LAN Exploring the 11713B C Web Interface Over LAN 89 Launching the Web Interface Displaying the Browser Web Control Page This chapter provides you information and steps to achieve remote operations of Agilent 11713B C attenuator switch drivers via GPIB USB and LAN You will also be introduced to 11713B C web interface over LAN fhe Agilent Technologies 19 7 Remote Interface Configurations Connecting the 11713B C to Your Computer To easily connect the 11 13B C to your PC configure and verify your connection you can use the Agilent I0 Library Suite the E2094M Agilent I0 Libraries for Windows or and equivalent Agilent IO Libraries Suite for Windows 98 2000 ME XP For information and to install use the Automation Ready CD with the Agilent IO Libraries Suite which is shipped with the 11713B C E2094M Agilent IO Libraries Suite for Windows
12. ROUTe CLOSe 104 107 201 206 e The following command closes a range of channels When you specify a range of channels the range may contain invalid channels they are ignored but the first and last channel in the list must be valid ROUTe CLOSe 101 109 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 71 72 Remote Operations Commands Relevant to Attenuators To Configure Attenuator Type The commands below set the attenuator type model number for corresponding attenuators e CONFigure BANK1 X NA AG8494 AG8495g AG8495k AG8496g AG8497k AG84904k A G84905m AG84906k AG84907k AG84908m e CONFigure BANK1 Y NA AG8494 AG8495g AG8495k AG8496g AG8497k AG84904k A G84905m AG84906k AG84907k AG84908m e CONFigure BANK2 X NA AG8494g AG8495g AG8495k AG8496g AG8497k AG84904k A G84905m AG84906k AG84907k AG84908m e CONFigure BANK2 Y NA AG8494g AG8495g AG8495k AG8496g AG8497k AG84904k A G84905m AG84906k AG84907k AG84908m For AG849xh use AG849xg For AG849041 m use AG84904k For 849061 use AG84906k For AG849071 use AG849907k To Set Attenuation Level The commands below are used to set the attenuation level of corresponding attenuator s e ATTenuator BANK1 X lt attenuation value in dB gt e ATTenuator BANK1 Y lt attenuation value in dB gt e ATTenuator BANK2 X lt attenuation value in dB gt e ATTenuator BANK2 Y lt attenuation value in dB gt
13. extended to number of switches in multiple of four If S9 and SO outputs are utilized 11713B and 11713C can drive up to 10 switches and 20 switches respectively 11713B REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ATTEN ATTEN 11713B x Y ATTENUATOR Papes a a Ges Sa a ae ae FRONT PANEL AGI VABIZ PUSHBUTTORS wr oat a all Pl i j ATTENUATOR ATTENUATOR i 12 10 a j 1 i ty Lp CB B oB ai 8 i mF RF INPUT TWO ATTENUATOR CABLES ARE SUPPLIED WITH 11713B O ATTENUATOR CARD ATTENUATOR CARO ATTENUATOR CARD ATTENUATOR CARD eee EE O E ler a Oe ESS EEE ee Figure 8 Typical connection for a programmable four section attenuator 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 31 2 Installation Driving Additional Coaxial Switches Figure 9 32 Make switch connections to SO outputs S9 outputs or to rear panel ATTEN X output or ATTEN Y output Figure 9 below shows the rear panel connections to SO outputs and the corresponding switch positions reflected by pushbutton indicators Connections to Agilent 8762 or 8765 series coaxial switches can also be made to the ATTEN X output or ATTEN Y output as illustrated in Figure 8 COAXIAL SWITCH 117136 C INTERNAL peme 96 Vide REAR PANEL PORT 2 DRIVE PIN 24 Vide 24 Vde COM COAXIAL SWITCH 117136 C INTERNAL REAR PANEL PORT 24 Vidt O DAIVE PIN 24 Vie 24 Vde COM Typical connection for 8762 and 8765 series c
14. jA G OPRi cR2 ES RPRI E cuci cuc2 Hssc gw PAL Matrixt gl Maybankzu Oracle ouc PPR Public Bank ig Support Products Agilent Site ie Another web enabled instrument Sehr Agilent Technologies 11713B C Attenuator Switch Driver from Agilent Technologies Internet Figure2 11 13B C Brower Web Control Interface 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 91 7 Remote Interface Configurations 92 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Agilent 11713B C Attenuator Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual en e o o ee 8 70 Servicing the Attenuator Switch Driver Preparing a Static Safe Workstation 94 Reducing ESD Damage Maintenance and Adjustments 96 Fuse Removal Replacement Adjustment In this chapter you will procedures for removal and replacement of major assemblies in 11713B C and list of replaceable parts Ag Agilent Technologies 93 Servicing the Attenuator Switch Driver Preparing a Static Safe Workstation 94 Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage or destroy electronic components All works performed on assemblies consisting of electronic components should be done at a static safe workstation An example of a static safe workstation is shown below using two types of ESD protection e conductive table mat and wrist strap combination and e conductive floor mat and heel strap combination The methods may be used
15. keys then press Yes softkey b Atthe next screen press OK softkey to Lah reset confirm decision or Serall A press Cancel softkey ot mm cance emlenlenlony em kaia ai ress LIEY O fe stor aa SLIP J LAN Default Preset Menu The preset function is used to apply full attenuation or open all switching paths all LEDs light ON For more information List of Default Values on page 61 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 59 5 Local Operations Save Recall State Menu The save state function is important to enable user to store up to four different configurations and the recall state function allows user to reinstate one of the four saved states for use This greatly helps to minimize the amount of works required to make standard configuration changes Function To save state To recall state Action Illustration Press Save Recall button Scroll to the desired state to store configuration e g STATE 0 using the navigation keys Press Save State softkey to store configuration Press Menu Enter button again to return to main menu Press Save Recall button Scroll to the desired state to recall configuration e g STATE 2 using the navigation keys Press Recall State softkey to reinstate configuration Press Menu Enter button again to return to main menu STATE O STATE 1 STATE 2 STATE 3 USE ay SOFTKEY 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Local Operatio
16. no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 52 227 14 June 1987 or DFAR 252 227 7015 b 2 November 1995 as applicable in any technical data Safety Notices CAUTION A CAUTION notice denotes a haz ard It calls attention to an operat ing procedure practice or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to the product or loss of important data Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met A WARNING notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure practice or the like that if not correctly per formed or adhered to could result in personal injury or death Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated condi tions are fully understood and met General Safety Information The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instru ment Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual vio lates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument Agilent Technologies Inc assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these regulations The 11713B C complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as well as POLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC61010 1 The 11713B C is an INDOOR USE product Before applying power Verify that all safety precautions are taken Make all connectio
17. proxy server for local addresses exact terminology depends on your browser Exit the Options window Enter the IP address of the 11713B C in the Address field and press return Use the 11713B C s front panel utility menu to read the IP address After entering the appropriate IP address the 11713B C Web Interface s Welcome Window should appear The procedure in this section will help you understand tasks commonly performed using the 11713B C Web Interface For additional help on using the interface click the Help with the Page tab on the lower left cornner of the Web Interface window 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 89 7 Remote Interface Configurations 11713C Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Agilent Technologies Inc File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Q sak x x E A Address http 4 141 183 221 151 Eo Links Acom jA JOPRI R JRPRI Ece cuez Hssc gw PAL Matrixt Maybankzu Oracle OuG PPR Public Bank a i3 Agilent Technologies 11713B C Attenuator Switch Driver from Agilent Technologies 5 Welcome Page Welcome to your Web Enabled 11713C Attenuator Switch Driver Information about this Web Enabled 11713C Attenuator Switch Driver instrument O LI 7ISC Alienation Swish Driver TCPIPO 141 183 221 151 INSTR Advanced Information about this Web Enabled 11713C Attenuator Switch Driver Use the navigation bar on the lef
18. the Connectivity Guide 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 85 7 Remote Interface Configurations Manual Mode In a manual mode you must set up the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway that is compatible with your network infrastructure If it is not correctly setup 11713B C will not be visible on your network To prepare 11713B C for manual mode Step 1 Ensure your computer Is connected to 11713B C and turned on 2 Verify 11713B C LAN configuration is ready for manual mode Action a b c b Illustration Connect your computer to 11713B C using CAT5 crossover cable Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the operating system is fully booted Apply power to 11713B C and background LED color turns red indicating standby mode Allow 11713B C to warm up for 15 seconds then press the ON button LED turn from red to green Press Menu Enter button on the front panel of 11713B C Select 10 using navigation keys and press Menu Enter At I0 SETUP screen press LAN CONFIG softkey At LAN CONFIGURATION screen ensure IP Configuration is Manual If needed press Auto Manual softkey until Manual is displayed and SAVE Press BACK softkey to go back to I0 SETUP screen pat 1713C 7 Switch Drive LXI ID SETUP GPE ADDR IF ADDR Lat CONFIG USE SOFTKEY Attenuator X Attenuator Gl Cang Cus Caden Gia Gg Gaa bat bh Be Switeh Driver LXI anee
19. 11713B C via site LAN In auto mode the IP Adress Subnet Mask and Default Gateway values are obtained from the DHCP server or automatically assigned and the values cannot be configured from the front panel To prepare 11713B C for auto mode Step Action Illustration 1 Ensure your a computer and b 11713B C areturnedon and connectedto qg LAN 2 Verify a 11713B C LAN configuration b is ready for auto mode c Connect your computer and 11713B C to LAN outlets using standard LAN cable Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the operating system is fully booted Apply power to 11713B C and background LED color turns red indicating standby mode Allow 11713B C to warm up for 15 seconds then press the ON button LED turn from red to green Press Menu Enter button on the front mt 1713C Attenuator Switch Driver LXI ID SETUP panel of 11713B C Select 10 using navigation keys and press Menu Enter At I0 SETUP screen See LAN press LAN CONFIG E anhiaT softkey m Atonator X SNE p Attonuotor At LAN alle ile uda buia wie sale CONFIGURATION screen ensure IP Configuration is AUTO If needed press ga Attonaaor Suteh Drive LXI Lat CONFIGURA TIOR Auto Manual softkey until AUTO is IF Configuration displayed and SAVE AULD om Press BACK softkey to ay go back to I0 SETUP USE SOFTKEY mas C screen Attenuator X Attenuator mias og Cain Cnn in Cn Caa
20. 1713B C Operating and Service Manual 15 1 introduction 8 Switches In the local mode pushbutton switches 9 and 0 change the position of a coaxial switch connected to rear panel banana jacks S9 A B and SO A B respectively 9 Attenuator Y In the local mode pushbuttons 5 6 7 and 8 change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch es connected to the ATTEN Y connector on the rear panel 10 Attenuator X In the local mode pushbuttons 1 2 3 and 4 change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch es connected to the ATTEN X connector on the rear panel 1 On Standby Press this key to switch between on and standby When power is supplied the background LED is red Pressing the key once switches the driver on and the background LED turns to green 12 Local Press this key to control the driver from the front panel when it is operating via the remote interfaces 16 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Introduction 1 This section briefly describes the function of the rear panel connectors of 11713B a wa 8 Figure 2 11 13B Rear Panel Features 1 ATTEN X Viking connector for connection to attenuator or switch es 2 ATTEN Y Viking connector for connection to attenuator or switch es 3 S9 A B Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial switch 4 24 VDC COM Banana jack connector to provide common 24 Vdc in driv
21. 25 Bench Operation 25 Figure 5 Handle Positioning for Bench Operation 25 Rack Mounting One Instrument Option 908 26 Figure 6 Illustrations of steps 2and3 26 Rack Mounting Two Instruments Option 909 27 Figure 7 Illustration of completed setup 27 Connecting to Agilent Attenuators and Switches 28 Table 5 Summary of switches and attenuators connections to 11713B C 28 Table 6 11713CB C Front Panel and Back Panel Properties 30 Driving Four Section Attenuators and Switches 31 Figure 8 Typical connection for a programmable four section attenuator 31 Driving Additional Coaxial Switches 32 3 Specifications 4 Verification Figure 9 Typical connection for 8 62 and 8 65 series coaxial switches 32 Figure 10 Typical connection for 8 61 series coaxial switches 33 Driving Relays 34 Figure 11 Typical connection for relay driving circuit 34 General Specifications 36 Drive Power Supply Specifications 36 Table 7 11713B C Drive Power Supply Specifications 36 Supplement Characteristics 36 Table 8 11713B C Supplemental Characteristics 36 Physical Specifications 37 Remote Programming Characteristics 37 Environmental Specifications 38 Table 9 11713B C Environmental Specifications 38 Safety and Regulatory Information 39 Safety Considerations 39 Compliance With Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 39 Compliance With German Noise Requirement 39 Regulatory Markings 40 Operator s Check for Local Operation 42 Recommended Test Equi
22. 2UL Option 201 87104A B C D 87204A B C Option 161 L7104A B C L7204A B C Option 161 8769K M Option 016 87222C D E L7222C Option 161 If TTL is required include Option 401 Must order switch with Option 403 current interrupt as switch cannot withstand continuous current supplied by 11 13B C 4 For more details refer to 11713B C Configuration Guide literature number 5989 7277EN 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 51 5 Local Operations Main Menu of 11713B C The main menu can be displayed on the LCD screen by pressing the Menu Enter button The six submenus each with their own functionality are described in the subsequent sections SYSTEM Menu Function Action Illustration Display a Navigate to the attenuator SYSTEM icon using type s the navigation keys configured for b Press Menu Enter 11713B C button when SYSTEM eee icon is highlighted KAMK 2 TTL made off c On display are ATTEN x hi ATTEN hid attenuator models assigned to ATTEN X and ATTEN Y for each bank e g 8494G H 8496G H N A N A d Press Menu Enter button again to return to main menu 52 11713B C Operating and Service Manual ATTEN Menu Function Display attenuation levels of each bank Local Operations 5 Action Illustration a Navigate to the ATTEN icon using the WE Ane a a biaa LXI navigation keys Sooo A O ATTENUATOR LEVEL b Press Menu Enter eae button when ATTEN AT icon is highlight
23. 3327K L 8496G H 33322G H 8497K 33323K 84906K L 33326K L 84905M 84908M Description 11 dB 1 dB steps 70 dB 10 dB steps 110 dB 10 dB steps 90 dB 10 dB steps 60 dB 10 dB steps 65 dB 5 dB steps 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 13 1 Introduction Connecting Accessories 14 Various types of connecting accessories are available to drive Agilent attenuators and switches using the 11713B C attenuator switch drivers Table 4 lists available accessories Table 4 Connecting Accessories for Agilent 11713B 11713C Connecting Description Accessories 11716A Interconnect kit Type N connectors 11716C Interconnect kit SMA connectors 11713B 001 11764 60004 Viking connector to 10 pin DIP connector 60 inches long 11713C 001 11713B 101 8120 2703 Viking connector to Viking connector 60 inches long 11713C 101 11713B 201 5061 0969 Viking connector to 12 Pin conductor cable bare wire for 11713C 201 five switches 60 inches long 11713B 301 11761 60001 Viking connector to 4 ribbon cables connect up to four 11713C 301 switches 60 inches long 11713B 401 11713 60042 Dual Viking connector to 16 Pin DIP connector 60 inches 11713C 401 long 11713B 501 11713 60043 Viking connector to 4 9 Pin Dsub connectors connect 11713C 501 up to four switches 60 inches long 11713B 601 11713 60044 Viking connector to 16 Pin DIP connector 60 inches long 11713C 601 11713B 701 5064 7848 Viking connector to 14 pin DIP co
24. Agilent 11713B C Attenuator Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual Agg Agilent Technologies Notices Agilent Technologies Inc 2007 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means including electronic storage and retrieval or transla tion into a foreign language without prior agreement and written consent from Agi lent Technologies Inc as governed by United States and international copyright laws Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Agi lent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST formerly NBS to the extend allowed by the Insti tute s calibration facility and to the calibra tion facilitiesof the other International Standards Organization members Manual Part Number 11713 90024 Edition Second edition January 2010 Printed in Malaysia Agilent Technologies Inc Phase 3 Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone Penang 11900 Malaysia Warranty The material contained in this docu ment is provided as is and is sub ject to being changed without notice in future editions Further to the max imum extent permitted by applicable law Agilent disclaims all warranties either express or implied with regard to this manual and any information contained herein
25. EMC Directive 2004 108 EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility The conformity assessment requirements have been met using the technical Construction file route to compliance using EMC test specifications EN 55011 1990 Group 1 Class A In order to preserve the EMC performance of the product any cable which becomes worn or damaged must be replaced with the same type and specifications Refer to the Declaration of Conformity Compliance With German Noise Requirement Acoustic Noise Emission This is to declare that this instrument is in conformance with the German Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines e LpA lt 70 dB e Operator position e Normal position e per ISO 7779 Gerauschemission Laermangabe nach der Maschinenlaermrerordnung 3 GSGV Deutschland e LpA lt 70 dB e am Arbeitsplatz e normaler Betrieb e nach DIN 45635 t 19 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 39 3 Specifications Regulatory Markings The following markings can be found on the rear panel The CE mark shows that the product complies with all the C relevant European Legal Directives ICES NMB 001 indicates that this ISM device complies ISM 1 A with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareill ISM est conforme ala norme NMB 001 du Canada The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association A CSA mark with the indicators A C and US means that the product is certified for both C us the U S and Canadian m
26. Menu Enter button again to return to main menu Local Operations Illustration Suto power on Yw Factors dotault Loh reset 5 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 57 5 58 Local Operations Function To enable Auto Power on Action Scroll to hilight Auto Power on using the navigation keys then press Enable softkey Factory default is set as Disable for this feature The status shows Enable There are 3 possible outcomes for standby mode as following Selects unit on standby the unit will remain on standby When unit is on standby unplugging the unit within 5s and then replugging it will cause the unit remain on standby mode When unit is on standby unplugging the unit after 5s and then replugging it will cause the unit to auto power on Recommendation To enable the auto power on it Is recommended to use Save Cycles via LCD display or SCPI remote command to save the cycle count before powering the unit off Illustration 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Local Operations 5 Function Action Illustration Set factory a Scroll to highlight default Factory default using e For more the navigation keys information then press Yes softkey List of b Atthe next screen Default press OK softkey to Values on confirm decision or page 61 press Cancel softkey to cancel ress OK factory Datat Reset LAN a Scroll to highlight LAN RESET using the navigation
27. TE COMMANDS Figure 11 Typical connection for relay driving circuit Itis also recommended that two 28 7 V zener diodes be connected back to back across the relay coils to reduce voltage transients 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Agilent 11713B C Attenuator Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual 3 Specifications General Specifications 36 Drive Power Supply Specifications Supplement Characteristics Physical Specifications Remote Programming Characteristics Environmental Specifications 38 Safety and Regulatory Information 39 Safety Considerations Compliance With Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Compliance With German Noise Requirement Regulatory Markings 40 This chapter provides you the specifications of Agilent 11713B C attenuator switch drivers fhe Agilent Technologies 35 3 Specifications General Specifications Drive Power Supply Specifications Specifications below describe warranted performance over the temperature range 0 to 50 C after one hour of continuous operation unless otherwise noted Table 7 11 713B C Drive Power Supply Specifications Voltage 24 8 Vde 5 5 Vde 15 12 Vdc Current 1 7 A maximum continuous current Contact pairs 1 through 8 9 and 0 maximum current of 1 7 A continuous through all contacts lt 0 7 A per contact For 11713C only Supplement Characteristics Supplement characteristics are intended to provide usefu
28. ae ra E ny 50 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Local Operations 5 Step Three Configure 11713B C connections to attenuators and switches 1 Determine interface cable option of the 11713B C 2 Determine DC connector option of the attenuator s or switch es 3 Check for compatibility using Table 11 for programmable attenuators and Table 12 for switches Table 11 Connection between 11 13B C and programmable attenuators 11713B C Option 001 Option 101 Attenuators Option 8494G H 8495G H 8496G H 8495K 8497K Option 016 84904K L M 84905M 84906K L 84907K L 84908M No option 8494G H 8495G H 8496G H 8495K 8497K Option 060 Table 12 Connection between 11713B C and switches 11713B C Option 001 Option 101 Option 201 Option 301 Option 401 Option 501 Option 601 Option 01 Option 801 Switches Option 8766K 8767K M 8768K M Option 016 8766K 8767K M 8768K M 8769K M Option 060 8763A B C 8764A B C 8761A B 8762A B C E No option 8765A B C D E Option 305 310 315 324 N1810UL TL N1811TL N1812UL Option 202 87104A B C D 87204A B C 87106A B C D 87206A B C Option 100 L7104A B C L7204A B C L7106A B C L7206A B C Option 100 87406B 87606B Option 100 87222C D E L7222C Option 100 8765A B C D F Option 005 010 015 024 87106A B C D 87206A B C Option 161 L7106A B C L7206A B C Option 161 87406B 87606B Option 161 N1810UL TL N1811TL N181
29. aired by qualified service trained personnel 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 3 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC 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 The affixed product label is shown as below Do not dispose in domestic household waste To return unwanted products contact your local Agilent office or visit www agilent com environment product for more information 4 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Safety Symbols The following symbols on the instrument aand in the documentation indicate precautions that must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument Alternating current Earth grounding terminal Off supply Q On supply Caution risk of danger refer to this manual for specific f Warning or Caution information 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 5 Contacting Agilent For more information please contact your nearest Agilent office Americas Canada Latin America United States Asia Pacific Australia China Hong Kong India Japan Korea Malaysia Singapore Taiwan Thailand Europe Austria
30. ake sure you have installed the required I O software on your computer Use the Connectivity Expert utility of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite to add the 11713B C and verify a connection When identifying the instrument it is easiest if you use the IP address noted in step 3 above If you have installed any other I O software refer to documentation included with that software Now you can use various programming environments to control the 11713B C For an overview on programming instructions via USB refer to the Connectivity Guide 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Interface Configurations 7 Exploring the 11713B C Web Interface Over LAN You can use the 11713B C s Web Browser Interface for remote access and control of the instrument via a Java enabled Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer Using the Web Interface you can configure troubleshoot and monitor your system remotely This section provides an overview of the 11713B C Web Interface The following tasks assume you have configured the 11 13B C for LAN communication and have verified connection to a LAN network See Connecting Over LAN on page 83 for more information Launching the Web Interface 1 2 Open your Internet browser from your computer From the Tools gt Internet Options menu navigate to Connections exact navigation depends on your browser and then select LAN Settings From the LAN Settings dialog select activate bypass
31. arkets to the applicable American and Canadian standards This is the symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical ICES NMB 001 Group 1 Class A product The C Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency of Australia This N 1 01 Ag signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework Regulations under the terms of the Radio communications Act of 1992 40 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Agilent 11713B C Attenuator Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual 4 Verification Operator s Check for Local Operation 42 Recommended Test Equipment Procedure Operator s Check for Remote Operation 44 This chapter provides you simply instructions to verify Agilent 11713B C attenuator switch drivers functionality in both local operation and remote GPIB USB LAN operation Ag Agilent Technologies i 4 Verification Operator s Check for Local Operation 42 Recommended Test Equipment Table 10 lists the test equipment required for performance test verification and equipment troubleshooting Equipment other than the recommended models can be used provided minimum specifications are satisfied Table 10 Recommended Test Equipment Instrument Type Critical Specifications Digital Voltmeter 0 to 30 Vdc Attenuators 2 required Programmable 4 sections Switches 2 required 5 Vdc 15 Vdc or 24 Vdc drive source Use P T P T P Performance T Troubleshooti
32. dle all PC board assemblies and electronic components only at static safe workstations e Store or transport PC board assemblies and electronics components only in static shielding containers e PC board assembly edge connector contacts may be cleaned by using a lintfree cloth with a solution of 80 electronics grade isopropyl alcohol and 20 deionized water This should be performed at a static safe workstation 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 95 8 Servicing the Attenuator Switch Driver Maintenance and Adjustments Fuse Removal Replacement User maintenance is limited to replacement of the rear panel fuse The main ac line fuse is located on the rear panel in the line power module Please ensure that the fuse ts 250V T3 15A Use the following procedure to replace fuse 1 Remove fuse holder using a tweezer 2 You will see two fuses the one on the left is the active fuse and the other is backup 3 Remove fuse and replace with one of the correct rating and type for your selected input ac line voltage Be sure to select the correct fuse rating for the selected line voltage Do not use repaired fuses or short circuited fuse holders To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard Adjustment The 11713B C attenuator switch driver has no internal electrical or mechanical adjustments 96 11713B C Operating and Service Manual
33. ears Type quit at the telnet prompt and press Enter to finish using telnet 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 67 6 Remote Operations Control from a program using port 5025 When controlling the 11713B C from a program on the external controller use the socket of port 5025 for connection Figure 6 2 shows example of control 11713C via a program TELAN Instrument 11713C hange configurable properties of this LAN device C Hostname IP address na Mias Ea E Ly L Advanced lt lt CO Remote instrument name Socket port number 5025 YISA address TCPIPO 1 41 185 220 1 4205025 5 0CKET Test Connection The instrument was successfully opened Identify Instrument AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES 117130 5647360030 Both the address check and the identifcation were done Auto identity this instrument Identification Method 2 Web information O IDM query Instrument Web InterFace Figure 6 2 Example of control from a program 68 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Operations 6 Control using C or Visual Basic You can control the 11713B C by socket programming using C language in a UNIX environment or Visual C or Visual Basic in a Windows environment For socket programming the library for network connection on TCP IP protocol is required For a UNIX environment WinSock WinSockl 1 and WinSock2 0 created by posting BSD Sockets to Windows and expanding it is availab
34. ectivity Guide via the Web at www agilent com find connectivity Interface Selection You can choose to control the 11713B C remotely using the GPIB USB or LAN interfaces For information on selecting and configuring the remote interface manually from the driver front panel or remotely via virtual front panel refer to Chapter 5 Local Operations It is expected that most users will use the front panel keys to set up the remote interfaces The remote interface commands are provided for completeness for front panel operation GPIB Configuration Each device on the GPIB IEEE 488 interface must have a unique address You can set the 11713B C s address to any value between 0 an 30 The attenuator switch driver is shipped with a default address set to 28 The GPIB address is stored in non volatile memory and does not change when the driver is switched off or after a remote interface reset For information on setting the GPIB address manually from the front panel refer to Connecting Over GPIB on page 80 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Operations 6 USB Configuration The USB interface requires no front panel or remote configuration The USB cannot be changed it is set at the factory and is unique for each 11713B C For further information on USB configuration refer to Connecting Over USB on page 82 Before connecting the USB cable make sure that 1 0 software is installed on your computer Fo
35. ed pieh R Cams c On display are ATTEN 0 DE Cas attenuation level for ATTEN X and ATTEN Y pe eieae a Semea meg i e g 11dB 110dB 0 PO 0 d Press Menu Enter button again to return to main menu Attenuation value on display changes according to input from front panel pushbuttons or through the virtual web interface e Pushbutton LED ON attenuation card selected attenuation applied on corresponding attenuator section e Pushbutton LED OFF thru path selected attenuation lifted on corresponding attenuator section 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 53 5 Local Operations CYCLE Menu Function Display number of cycles of switching path for each channel e 10 channels for 11713B CH1 to CH9 CH0 e 20 channels for 11713C B1 1 to B1 10 B2 1 to B2 10 Clear cycle for selected channel s Action a Navigate tothe CYCLE c At the next screen Illustration icon using the navigation keys Press Menu Enter button when CYCLE icon is highlighted On display are number of relay cycles for each channel Press Menu Enter button again to return to main menu Scroll to the desired bank channel e g B1 1 using the navigation keys Press CLEAR CYCLE press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel Note that relay cycle for B1 1 is 0 and below screen indicates CLEARED RELAY CYCLE 54 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Local Operat
36. for pushbuttons 5 to channel 5 to channel 8 bank 1 8 light OFF Query status on channel 2 bank ROUTe CLOSe 102 Return value 1 LED for 1 pushbutton 2 light ON Query status on channel 7 bank ROUTe CLOSe 107 Return value 0 LED for 1 pushbutton 7 light OFF If the above checks are successful the driver s remote operation is working correctly These procedures do not check all of the drivers s program codes that can be executed However if the driver work correctly from the front panel there is a high probability that the driver will respond to all the program codes 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Agilent 11713B C Attenuator Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual 5 Local Operations Getting Started with 11713B C 46 Step One Turn on 11713B C Step Two Configure 11713B C settings to drive attenuators and switches Step Three Configure 11713B C connections to attenuators and switches Main Menu of 11713B C 52 SYSTEM Menu ATTEN Menu CYCLE Menu 10 Menu INFO Menu UTILITY Menu Preset Menu 59 Save Recall State Menu 60 List of Default Values 61 This chapter outlines the some simple steps to begin using the 11713B C in local operations Also functionality of all menus are described to assist operations using 11713B C fhe Agilent Technologies 5 Local Operations Getting Started with 11713B C Agilent 11713B C attenuator switch driver can be eas
37. fully opened Identify Instrument AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES 11713C 5647360030 Both the address check and the identifcation were done Alto identity this instrument Identification Method G Web information IDM query Instrument Web Interface Ca cant Fe Figure 6 4 Example of control using Agilent 1 0 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Operations 6 Programming Guide SCPI SCPI Command Syntax The following conventions are used for SCPI command syntax for remote interface programming e Square brackets indicate optional keywords or parameters e Braces enclose paramter choices within a command string e Angle brackets lt gt enclose parameters for which you must specify a value e A vertical bar separates multiple parameters Rules for Using a Channel or Scan List Many of the SCPI commands include a channel list or scan list parameter which allows you to specify one or more channels The channel number has the form bnn where b is the bank number and nn is the channel number Channel list is from 101 to 110 for bank 1 and 201 ro 210 for bank PA 11713B has only one bank Therefore by default b 1 You can specify a bank a single channel multiple channels or a range of channels as describe below e The following command closes a single channel channel 4 on bank 1 ROUTe CLOSe 104 e The following command closes multiple channels onmodules in banks 1 and 2
38. g and Service Manual Compatible Agilent Attenuators and Switches Introduction 1 The 11713B C attenuator switch drivers are designed to drive the following Agilent attenuators and switches If you are using attenuators and switches made by another supplier check the switching characteristics against those specified in Chapter 3 Specifications Refer to Agilent 11713B C Configuration Guide literature number 5989 7277EN for the most updated list Table 2 Compatible Agilent Switches Agilent Model Number 8 61A B 8765A B C D F 33314A B D N1810UL 8 62A B C F 33311A B C N1810TL 8763A B C 33312A B C N1811TL 8 64A B C 33313A B C N1812UL 8766K 33366K 8767K 33367K 8767M L7204A B C 8 7104A B C D E 87204A B C D E L7104A B C 8768K 33368K 8768M 8769K 33369K 8769M L7206A B C 8 106A B C D E 87206A B C D E L7106A B C 87222C D E L 222C 87406B 8 7606B U9397A C Description SPDT unterminated SPDT terminated Bypass 4 port terminated Bypass 5 port unterminated SP3T unterminated SP4T unterminated SP4T terminated SP5T unterminated SP6T unterminated SP6T terminated DPDT transfer unterminated Matrix 4 port terminated Matrix 6 port terminated SPDT terminated solid state Electromechanical switches unless specified Table 3 Compatible Agilent Attenuators Agilent Model Number 8494G H 33320G H 84904K L M 33324K L 8495G H K 33321 G H K 84907K L 3
39. h Drivers The 11713B attenuator switch driver is a GPIB compatible instrument that concurrently drives up to two four section programmable step attenuators and two microwave coaxial switches or up to 10 SPDT switches The 11718B is fully backward compatible with 11713A in terms of functionality and fit Connectivity using USB and LAN are optional The 11718C attenuator switch driver is a GPIB USB LAN compatible instrument that concurrently drives up to four four section programmable step attenuators and four microwave coaxial switches or up to 20 SPDT switches The 11713C comes with tri voltage selection of 5 V 15 V and 24 V and also permits user defined voltage supply capability The 11713B C attenuator switch drivers output continuous current and do not Support pulse drive Please ensure your switching devices can withstand continuous current or have a built in current interrupt feature Table 1 Key Features of 11713B 11 713C Key Features 11713B 11713C Manually controlled using front panel push buttons Yes Yes Automatically control through GPIB Yes Yes USB Optional Yes LAN Optional Yes Integrated LCD display Yes Yes Self contained power supply with current limiting Yes Yes Common terminal supplies of 5 Vdc No Yes 15 Vdc No Yes 24 Vdc Yes Yes User defined No Yes TTL control No Yes For 11713C maximum user defined voltage supply is 30 Vdc t This TTL specification is 2 4V at 1mA 12 11713B C Operatin
40. h of the following fields Adm Bdn where A or a general ON command B or b general OFF command dm any digits 0 through 9 excluding dn dn any digits 0 through 9 excluding dm The driver responds to an alphanumeric data string such as A12B34 when the driver is in the remote state and addressed to listen The alpha characters in the data string can be either upper or lower case The maximum number of character in a data string is 12 The data string is further defiined as follows e Ax Bx data string for ATTEN X x can be none one or more of digits 1 2 3 or 4 e Ay By data string for ATTEN Y y can be none one or more of digits 5 6 7 or 8 If Ax Ay uses a digit then that digit may not be used in Bx By A BQ e A B O0 legacy command for switch S9 legacy command for swtich SO 11713B C Operating and Service Manual SCPI and Legacy Commands Compatibility Remote Operations Front Panel Rear Connector Command Result Panel Pin Pushbutton Pushbutton Connector iMumber Legacy A Legacy B Number LED SCPI ROUTe CLOSe SCPI ROUTe OPEn lt channel list gt lt channel list gt 1 ON ATTEN X 5 H L OFF 6 L H 2 ON 7 H L OFF 8 L H 3 ON 9 H L OFF 10 L H 4 ON 11 H L OFF 12 L H 5 ON ATTEN Y 5 H L OFF 6 L H 6 ON 7 H L OFF 8 L H 1 ON 9 H L OFF 10 L H 8 ON 11 H L OFF 12 L H 9 ON S9 A 3 Vcc OFF G ON B 4 Vcc OFF G 0 ON S0 A 3 Vcc OFF G ON B 4 Vcc OFF G
41. igurations 7 Step Action Illustration 1 Changing a AtlO SETUP screen GPIB press GPIB ADDR address softkey integer b Current GPIB address ADDR between 0 to is display on screen F 30 default address is 28 ADDR c Use navigation key to Lah USE SOFTKEY CONFIG change value d Press SAVE ADDR to save and GPIB ADDR SAVED is displayed at the bottom of LCD e Press BACK soffkey to return to I0 SETUP a 3 S0FTRET eee Attenuator X Attenuator j Cain Ce Gri ur GC 8 Now you can use various programming environments to control the 11713B C For an overview on programming instruments via GPIB refer to the Connectivity Guide 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 81 7 Remote Interface Configurations Connecting Over USB The USB interface requires no front panel configuration Before connecting the USB cable make sure that I O software is installed on your computer See Connecting the 11 13B C to Your Computer on page 80 for more information on installing the Agilent I0 Libraries software 1 After I O software is installed on your computer connect a 11713B C to your computer using a Type Mini B 5 pin USB cable 2 Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the operating system is fully booted Then apply power to the 11718B C 3 The Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically start and guide you through configuring the 11713B C as a USB device To install the software automatically acce
42. ily configured to drive programmable attenuators and or switches through the front panel operations The following three simple steps will guide you through the configuration of 11713B C Step One Turn on 11713B C NOTE For Step One all details on 11713C is applicable to 11713B 1 Connect AC power supply to 11713B C You should see e background LED of the power button is red which indicates that 11713B C is in standby mode 2 Press power button once to turn on the 11713B C You should see e background LED turns green e six menus displayed on the LCD screen e all numbered buttons are lighted up 3 Ensure Local button is lighted up to enable operation through front panel If not press button once 4 Now you are ready to configure the 11713B C 1 At factory default setting Last state is followed if instrument was configured before shut down 46 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Local Operations 5 Step Two Configure 11713B C settings to drive attenuators and switches To drive programmable attenuators Step Two to drive programmable attenuators only item 2 is applicable to 11713B When Contig button is pressed the next screen is CONFIGURATION MENU Item Action Illustration 1 Selectbank a Press Config button only for b At SELECT BANK vat a A eaten ore LXI 11713C screen you can see SELECT BANK EGE two softkey selections BANK1 and BANK2 c Press BANK1 softkey to select bank 1 USE SOFTKEY
43. ing the coaxial switches connected to S9 and or SO 5 SO A B Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial switch 6 Receptacle Matches transformer primary to line voltage via power cable 7 Alert symbol This symbol is used to point out a necessary reference for the user 8 GPIB Connector The interface connector from a source device to a listening device for the remote mode of operation 9 LAN Connector The interface connector for LAN cable option LXI only 10 USB Connector The interface connector for Type mini B 5 pin USB cable option LXI only 11 Instrument Markings 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 17 1 11713C Front and Rear Panels at a Glance 18 This section briefly describes the function of the front panel keys of 117138C Figure 3 11 13C Front Panel Features LCD screen Softkeys These unmarked keys are referred to by the text on display next to them Navigation buttons The arrow keys are used to navigate parameters displayed on the LCD screen or change parameters such as GPIB address Menu Enter Press this key to select the highlighted parameter On Off or select the highlighted field or go back to the main menu Preset Press this key to preset the driver Config Press this key to access the configuration menu You can set the atttenuator type supply voltage and TTL condition through this menu Save Recall Press this key to save current settings or recall saved settings
44. instruments when stacked e Bottom Handle tilted to raise the front of the instrument for easier viewing of the front panel Figure 5 Handle Positioning for Bench Operation 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 25 2 Installation Rack Mounting One Instrument Option 908 1 Remove the handle and front rear bumpers 2 Fit the rack mount flanges part number 5063 9240 3 Ready for installation Figure 6 Illustrations of steps 2 and 3 CAUTION When installing the product in a cabinet the convection into and out of the product must not be restricted The ambient temperature outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts forced convection must be used 26 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Installation 2 Rack Mounting Two Instruments Option 909 1 Remove the handle and front rear bumpers 2 Fit one small mounting flange to opposite sides of each instrument part numbers 5061 9694 and 5063 9212 Fit two front linking plates to each instrument Engage the linking plates at the front of the instruments Attach the rear linking brackets ao a gt ww Ready for installation Figure 7 Illustration of completed setup CAUTION When installing the product in a cabinet the convection into and out of the product must not be restricted The ambient tempe
45. ions 5 Function Action Illustration Clear cycle for a Press Clear All all channels b At the next screen press OK softkey to confirm decision or press Cancel softkey to cancel c Note that relay cycle for all channels is 0 Save cycle for a Press Save All all channels b Atthe next screen Cycles saved appears and this confirms all channels cycles are saved IO Menu Refer to Chapter 7 Remote Interface Configurations 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 55 5 Local Operations INFO Menu Function Display system info for 11713B C Model Serial number Firmware revision GPIB address LAN IP USB adress MAC address Action Illustration Cc Navigate to the INFO icon using the navigation keys Press Menu Enter button when INFO ELE 00 02 l SE CPIE icon is highlighted a 141 8 5 221151 Press Menu Enter USE259114 3402 PLO TOS 40 0 00 30 4d3 0f 9f di button again to return eee Attenuator X cent sa Ga ea p Attenuator 56 11713B C Operating and Service Manual UTILITY Menu Function Display system utility settings for 11713B C and adjust beep volume Beep volume range from 0 mute to 8 loudest Action Navigate to the UTILITY icon using the navigation keys Press Menu Enter button when UTILITY icon Is highlighted Scroll to highlight Beep volume using the navigation keys Adjust beep volume using Volume up and Volume down softkey Press
46. k Save Recall cannot be performed 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 61 5 Local Operations 62 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Agilent 11713B C Attenuator Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual 6 Remote Operations Configuring Remote Interface 64 Interface Selection GPIB Configuration USB Configuration LAN Configuration Control over telnet server 66 Conversational control using telnet using port 5024 66 Control from a program using port 5025 68 Control using C or Visual Basic 69 Control using Agilent VEE 69 Control using Agilent I O 70 Programming Guide SCPI 71 SCPI Command Syntax Rules for Using a Channel or Scan List Commands Relevant to Attenuators Commands Relevant to Switches Programming Guide Legacy 76 Data Message Input Format SCPI and Legacy Commands Compatibility 77 This chapter provides the programming guide for 11713B C in SCPI commands and legacy command fhe Agilent Technologies 63 Remote Operations Configuring Remote Interface 64 This section briefly describes how to configure the GPIB USB and LAN remote interfaces For more detailed information on remote interface connectivity configuration refer to the Agilent Technologies USB LAN GPIB Interfaces Connectivity Guide If you have installed the 10 Libraries Suite you can access the Connectivity Guide via the Agilent 10 Libraries Control icon Alternatively you can access the Conn
47. l information and are typical but non warranted performance parameters Table8 11713B C Supplemental Characteristics Power 100 to 240 Vac automatic selection 50 60 Hz 100 VA maximum Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed 10 percent of the nominal supply voltage Response Time 100 us maximum for contact pairs 1 through 8 20 ms maximum for contact pairs 9 and 0 Driver Life gt 2 000 000 switchings at 0 7 A for contact pairs 9 and 0 Maximum Load 500 mH Inductance Maximum Load lt 0 01 uF for contact pairs 9 and 0 Capacitance 36 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Physical Specifications Net Weight Dimensions H x W x D with handle and rubber bumper Dimensions H x W x D without handle and rubber bumper Specifications 3 2 kg 7 1 lbs 103 8 mm x 232 2 mm x 378 7 mm 4 1 inches x 9 1 inches x 14 9 inches 88 3 mm x 212 7 mm x 346 0 mm 3 5 inches x 8 4 inches x 14 3 inches 3 Remote Programming Characteristics Interface Command Language GPIB Compatibility GPIB interface operates to IEEE 488 2 and IEC65 10 100 BaseT LAN interface USB 2 0 interface SCPI standard interface commands Agilent 11713A backward compatible SHO AH1 T0 TEO L2 LEO SRO RL1 PPO DCO DTO CO 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 37 3 Environmental Specifications 38 Agilent 11713B C attenuator switch drivers are designed to fully comply with Agilent Technologies pr
48. le Control using Agilent VEE Agilent VEE allows you to control the 11713B C through the connection to the socket of port 5025 using the To From Socket Figure 6 3 shows an example when the IP address of the 11713C is 141 183 220 200 Enter 5025 in the field to specify the port of connection and enter IP address of the 11713C in the field to specify the host name WRITE TEXT ian EOL READ TEXT x STR WRITE TEXT routesoper rid 1 10 EOL WRITE TEXT routecclose 1017 EOL WRITE TEXT routeclose 1 017 EOL WRITE TEXT routecopen M01 EOL READ TEXT ziNTi6 lt Doutie Cliek io Add Transaction gt Figure 6 3 Example of control using Agilent VEE 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 69 70 Remote Operations Control using Agilent 1 0 The Agilent I O Libraries Suite is a collection of libraries that provides you the ability to use your instruments from a test and measurement program Figure 6 4 shows an example of controlling via Agilent I O when the I P address of 11718C is 141 183 220 172 Please ensure remote instrument name is check ELAN Instrument 11713 change configurable properties of this LAN device Hostname ST IF address har hsa J220 Ea l PE L I L I Odvanced lt Remote instrument name inst Socket port number WEA address TCPIPO 141 183 2200 2 2 inst0 ISTE Test Connection The instrument was success
49. n Lah COMFIGUR 4 TIOE IF Configuration USE SOFTRET Attenuator X Attenuator J ales Gay Caim Ca ai Coan a 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Interface Configurations 7 Step Action Illustration 3 Manually a AtlO SETUP screen enter IP press IP ADDR ADDRESS softkey SUBNET and b AtIP ADDRESS 192 Mes 7 10 GATEWAY screen press MANUAL SUBNET MANUAL IP softkey Mahal Ga TEVA Y c At MANUAL IP RESTART METYVORE BACK ADDRESS screen enter IP ADDRESS SUBNET and GATEWAY scroll using NEXT ITEM softkey d Then SAVE e Press BACK softkey to go back to IP ADDRESS screen 4 Verity LAN a AtlO SETUP screen status on select IP ADDR 11713B C softkey b AtIP ADDRESS screen select LAN STAT softkey c Verify values CURRENT IP ADDRESS CURRENT SUBNET and CURRENT GATEWAY are valid d Ensure LAN STATUS is NORMAL e If LAN STATUS is Su a pales FAULT check your LAN connection and CURRENT GATEWAY habe then press Restart ee Cate ee Cag Coin Cae r 14 1 1 Lat STATUS Netw softkey and wait MOR AOL f Press BACK softkey to go back to IP ADDRESS screen 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 87 7 Remote Interface Configurations Now you can use the 11713B C Web Browser Interface to access and control the instrument See Exploring the 11713B C Web Interface Over LAN on page 89 If you plan to program the instrument over LAN or use such programs m
50. ng 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Verification 4 Procedure 1 Configure switching system illustrated in Figure 12 by following all steps found in Chapter 5 Local Operations COAXIAL SWITCH ATTENUATOR ATTEN X 11713B C RF SWITCH ATTENUATOR D000 poon 00 De 0 i eee i COAXIAL SWITCH Figure 12 Switching System for Verification 2 Once configuration is completed press and depress the 10 numbered pushbuttons on the driver front panel Each LED should alternate between off and on as each key is pressed 3 In addition if any switching devices is connected attenuators relays or switches an audible click should be heard from the unit actuated Pressing any numbered pushbutton should not cause any other push button to change state 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 43 4 Verification Operator s Check for Remote Operation 44 These procedure verify that the driver can be controlled remotely using GPIB USB and or LAN 1 Refer to Chapter 7 Remote Interface Configurations to connect 11713B C to your computer through GPIB USB and or LAN 2 Once remote connection is available send the following SCPI commands to the driver and note the changes on front panel LEDs Description Command Observation Close switching paths from ROUTe CLOSe 101 104 LEDs for pushbuttons 1 to channel 1 to channel 4 bank1 4 light ON Open switching paths from ROUTe OPEn 105 108 LEDs
51. nnector 60 inches long 11713C 701 11713B 801 11713 60047 Viking connector to 4 10 pin DIP connectors connect up 11713C 801 to 4 switches 50 inches long 11713B 908 5063 9240 Rack mount kit for one instrument 11713C 908 11713B 909 5061 9694 amp 5063 9212 Rack mount kit for two instruments 11713C 909 Order this kit to connect two programmable step attenuators in series Refer to Agilent 11713A B C Attenuator Switch Driver Configuration Guide literature number 5989 3703EN for configuration details 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Introduction 1 11713B Front and Rear Panels at a Glance This section briefly describes the function of the front panel keys of 11713B Atenia Ss Swich N DODD DONG Do Zh H1 Figure1 11 13B Front Panel Features 1 LCD screen 2 Softkeys These unmarked keys are referred to by the text on display next to them 3 Menu Enter Press this key to select the highlighted parameter On Off or select the highlighted field or go back to the main menu 4 Preset Press this key to preset the driver 5 Config Press this key to access the configuration menu You can set the atttenuator type supply voltage and TTL condition through this menu 6 Save Recall Press this key to save current settings or recall saved settings 7 Navigation buttons The arrow keys are used to navigate parameters displayed on the LCD screen or change parameters such as GPIB address 1
52. nnel list gt e ROUTe OPEn lt channel list gt To Set Supply Voltage The commands below set the supply voltage for each bank e CONFigure BANK1 OFF P5v P15v P24v USER e CONFigure BANK2 OFF P5v P15v P24v USER To Query Supply Voltage The commands below query the supply voltage set for each bank Value to be returned OFF P5 P15 P24 or USER e CONFigure BANK1 e CONFigure BANK2 To Set TTL ON OFF The commands below set TTL ON OFF for each bank e CONFigure BANK1 TTL OFF ON e CONFigure BANK2 TTL OFF ON To Query TTL status The commands below query the supply voltage status for each bank Value to be returned 1 if true and 0 if false e CONFigure BANK1 TTL e CONFigure BANK2 TTL 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Operations 6 To Query Number of Relay Cycles The command below query the number of relay cycles for each channel Value to be returned number of cycles e DIAGnostic RELay CYCles lt channel list gt To Clear Relay Cycles The commands below clear relay cycle for selected or all channels e DIAGnostic RELay CLEAr lt channel list gt e DIAGnostic RELay CLEAr ALL 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 75 Remote Operations Programming Guide Legacy 76 Data Message Input Format Legacy commands cannot be utilize to control Bank 2 of 11713C The programming data string for the driver consists of a string of ASCII coded characters composed of one or bot
53. ns 5 List of Default Values Key Operation Factory shipped Factory Preset Backup Save Available setting Default RST Recall means of Key defining a setting Channel AllLightsON lt lt lt lt i i K C Attenuator Type N A lt lt i K C Supply Voltage 24V lt lt i K C TTL OFF lt lt K C Beep Volume 8 lt lt K GPIB Address 28 lt lt K IP Config AUTO lt lt K Manual IP Addr 192 168 1 101 lt lt K Manual Gateway 0 0 0 0 lt lt K Manual Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 lt lt i K When channel light is ON it means attenuation is being applied when attenuator is connected or switch path is open when switch is connected t lt lt symbol shows that the setup is the same as that in the box to the left K Using front panel C Using SCPI command Definition Factory Default All data that the user can set are cleared Relay cycle count is not cleared Preset Status when you press Preset key RST Status when you execute RST in your program Backup Settings that are backed up set state not affected by turning power ON OFF In the table a setting that is automatically backed up is denoted in the following manner Backup operation performed Blank Backup operation not performed Save Recall Settings that permit Save Recall of a setup state In the table states that can be saved recalled are denoted in the following manner Save Recall can be performed Blan
54. ns to the unit before applying power Gound the instrument This product is provided with protective earth terminals To minimize shock hazard the instrument must be connected to the ac power mains through a grounded power cable with the ground wire firmly con nected 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 DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes DO NOT use repaired fuses or short circuited fuse holders For continued protection against fire replace the line fuse s only with fuse s of the same voltage and current rating and type Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover Only qualified service trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the instrument covers Always disconnect the power cable and any external circuits before removing the instrument cover Do Not Modify the Instrument Do not install substiture parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument Return the instrument to an Agilent Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained In Case of Damage Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unin tended operation until they can be rep
55. nuators 72 Commands Relevant to Switches 74 Programming Guide Legacy 76 Data Message Input Format 76 SCPI and Legacy Commands Compatibility 77 7 Remote interface Configurations Connecting the 11 13B C to Your Computer 80 Connecting Over GPIB 80 Connecting Over USB 82 Connecting Over LAN 83 Exploring the 11713B C Web Interface Over LAN 89 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 10 Launching the Web Interface 89 Figure 1 11713B C Web Interface s Welcome Window 90 Navigation Bar 90 Displaying the Browser Web Control Page 91 Figure 2 11713B C Brower Web Control Interface 91 8 Servicing the Attenuator Switch Driver Preparing a Static Safe Workstation 94 Reducing ESD Damage 95 Maintenance and Adjustments 96 Fuse Removal Replacement 96 Adjustment 96 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Agilent 11713B C Attenuator Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual 1 Introduction Key Features of Agilent 11 13B C Attenuator Switch Drivers 12 Compatible Agilent Attenuators and Switches 13 Connecting Accessories 11713B Front and Rear Panels ata Glance 15 11713C Front and Rear Panels at a Glance 18 This chapter provides you the overview of Agilent 11713B C attenuator switch drivers that includes the instruments functions and capabilities compatibility with Agilent switching components and physical appearances fhe Agilent Technologies n 1 introduction Key Features of Agilent 11713B C Attenuator Switc
56. oaxial switches 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Installation 2 Connections to Agilent 8761 series coaxial switches can only be made to SO outputs and S9 outputs Figure 10 illustrates the rear panel connections to S9 outputs and the corresponding switch positions reflected by pushbutton indicators 11713B C SPOT RF SWITCH INTERNAL REAR PANEL mA SPOT RF SWITCH INTERNAL 24 Video 24 Vde COM Figure 10 Typical connection for 8 61 series coaxial switches 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 33 2 Installation Driving Relays CAUTION 34 e To drive ten devices for 11713B connect attenuator cables at ATTEN X and Y and switch cables to S9 and SO e A total of 10 relays may be on at one time if the total curent is less than 1 7 A However since there are dual transistor and relay drivers where one driver is on while the other is off a total of 20 relays may be controlled 11713C is capable of driving double the amount of devices that 11713B can However the total load current can be consumed is still 1 7 A lf the total load current of 1 7 A is exceeded damage may result e Figure 11 below shows the connections for a simplified relay driving circuit The circuit is adaptable for simple non latching relays 11713B 0 FRONT a REAR PANEL PANEL 12 PIN CONNECTOR RELAYS LOGIC CIRCUITS PUSHBUTTONS 3 o ATTENUATOR X ORY 2 rn M8 GPIB CONNECTOR REMO
57. oduct operating environmental specifications shows in table below Table9 11 713B C Environmental Specifications Temperature e Operating e Storage Humidity e Operating e Storage e Condensing Shock e End user handling e Bench Handling e Functional e Transportation Vibration e Operating e Survival Altitude e Operating e Non operating 0 C to 50 C 40 C to 70 C 95 RH at 40 C 5 days cyclic 90 RH at 65 C 24 hours 95 RH at 40 C 5 hours condensation 15 minutes Half sine 2 3 ms duration 60 in s 1 6 ms delta V Per MIL PRF 28800F Half sine 11 ms duration 30 grms Trapezoital 18 22 ms duration 337 in s 8 56 ms delta V Random 0 21G rms 5 to 500 Hz 10 min axis Random 2 09G rms 5 to 500 Hz 10 min axis Swept sine 0 5 G rms 5 to 500 Hz 10 min axis lt 4 000 meters 13 123 feet lt 15 300 meters 50 000 feet 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Specifications 3 Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Considerations This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC 61010 1 2001 Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus and has been supplied In a safe condition The Instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product In safe condition Compliance With Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC This product conforms with the protection requirements of
58. onnected to S9 and or SO for bank 2 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Introduction 1 SO A B Bank 1 Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial switch for bank 1 SO A B Bank 2 Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial switch for bank 2 External VDC Banana jack connector to provide user defined Vdc for both banks Ground Banana jack connector to provide grounding for both banks Receptacle Matches transformer primary to line voltage via power cable Alert symbol This symbol is used to point out a necessary reference for the user GPIB Connector The interface connector from a source device to a listening device for the remote mode of operation LAN Connector The interface connector for LAN cable USB Connector The interface connector for Type mini B 5 pin USB cable Instrument Markings 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 21 1 22 Introduction 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Agilent 11713B C Attenuator Switch Drivers Operating and Service Manual 2 Installation Initial Inspection 24 Preparing for Use 25 Bench Operation Rack Mounting One Instrument Option 908 Rack Mounting Two Instruments Option 909 Connecting to Agilent Attenuators and Switches 28 Driving Four Section Attenuators and Switches 31 Driving Additional Coaxial Switches 32 Driving Relays 34 This chapter provides you important info
59. perating and Service Manual Installation 2 Table 5 Summary of switches and attenuators connections to 11 13B C Switches e 8768K Attenuators e 8494G H e 8496G H e 8495K 8497K 001 101 4 Yes Yes Switches e 8768M Attenuators e 84904K L M e 84906K L e 84908M 001 4 Yes Yes Switches e 87104A B C D e 87204A B C 201 601 4tt i Yes L7104A B C L7204A B C Switches lt 8769K 101 5 Yes Yes Switches lt 8769M 701 5 Yes Yes Switches e 8 7106A B C D e 8 206A B C tt e L 106A B C cules i e L 206A B C e 87406B 87606B Yes Yes Type of interface cable required depends on the DC connector on the switching device t One channel represent control with one pushbutton Ensure switch is equiped with current interrupt option 403 to protect switch from overhetaing and destruction as this switch cannot withstand continuous current For switches with option 161 ground pin 16 opens all path Use S9 for Attenuator X or S0 for Attenuator Y Do not close any path and ground pin 16 simultaneously as this makes the switch buzz ttIf option 601 is used number of channels required is 5 to cater for open all path function controlled via S9 S0 tHIf option 401 is used number of channels required is 7 to cater for open all path function controlled via S9 S0 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 29 2 Installation Table 6 11713CB C Front Panel and Back Panel Properties Front Panel Pushbuttons
60. pment 42 Table 10 Recommended Test Equipment 42 Procedure 43 Figure 12 Switching System for Verification 43 Operator s Check for Remote Operation 44 5 Local Operations Getting Started with 11713B C 46 Step One Turnon11 13B C 46 Step Two Configure 11713B C settings to drive attenuators and switches 4 Step Three Configure 11713B C connections to attenuators and switches b51 Table 11 Connection between 11713B C and programmable attenuators 51 Table 12 Connection between 11713B C and switches 51 Main Menu of 11713B C 52 11713B C Operating and Service Manual SYSTEM Menu 52 ATTEN Menu 53 CYCLE Menu 54 lO Menu 55 INFO Menu 56 UTILITY Menu 57 Preset Menu 59 Save Recall State Menu 60 List of Default Values 61 6 Remote Operations Configuring Remote Interface 64 Interface Selection 64 GPIB Configuration 64 USB Configuration 65 LAN Configuration 65 Control over telnet server 66 Conversational control using telnet using port 5024 66 Figure Figure 6 1 Example of control using telnet 67 Control from a program using port 5025 68 Figure Figure 6 2 Example of control froma program 68 Control using C or Visual Basic 69 Control using Agilent VEE 69 Figure Figure 6 3 Example of control using Agilent VEE 69 Control using Agilent 1 0 70 Figure Figure 6 4 Example of control using Agilent 1 0 70 Programming Guide SCPI 71 SCPI Command Syntax 71 Rules for Using a Channel or Scan List 71 Commands Relevant to Atte
61. pt all defaults If you have installed the Agilent I 0 Libraries Software this also install the required low level software drivers Therefore you do not need to insert the CD when the Found New Hardware Wizard instructs you to do so If you have installed any other I O interface software refer to documentation included in that software 4 Use the Connectivity Expert utility of the Agilent I O Libraries Suite to verify that the 11713B C is displayed under the USB interface 5 Now you can use various programming environments to control the 11713B C For an overview on programming instructions via USB refer to the Connectivity Guide 82 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Interface Configurations 7 Connecting Over LAN The 11713B C has two LAN operating modes e Auto mode e Manual mode Selecting the LAN Network Type You can connect and configure your 11713B C for Site LAN or isolated non site LAN operation e A Site LAN network is defined as a local area network LAN in which computers and LAN enabled instruments are connected to a site LAN workgroup LAN Intranet or enterprise LAN via optional routers hubs and or switches e An Isolated LAN network is defined as a local area network LAN in which computers and LAN enabled instruments are not connected to a site LAN 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 83 7 Remote Interface Configurations Auto Mode This mode is used when you are connecting
62. r more information about Agilent I0 Libraries software refer to the Connectivity Guide If you have installed other 1 0 software refer to documentation that accompanies the software LAN Configuration The 11713B C has three LAN operating modes e Dynamic mode Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP e Auto IP mode Local PC Control or isolated LAN e Static mode Manual mode Refer to Connecting Over LAN on page 83 to configure the above LAN operating modes 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 65 Remote Operations Control over telnet server In a control system that operates over the telnet server communications are performed through connection between the sockets provided by the processes of the external controller and the 11713B C to establish a network path between them A socket is an endpoint for network connection port 5024 and port 5025 are provided for the sockets for the 11713B C Port 5024 is provided for conversational control using telnet user interface program for the TELNET protocol and port 5025 for control from a program Preparing the external controller As in the case of the SICL LAN server you need to set the I O interface for the external controller in advance to establish communication to the 11713B C using the TCP IP protocol Conversational control using telnet using port 5024 You can use telnet to perform conversatinal control by sending SCPI commands to the 11713B C on a message by
63. rature outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts forced convection must be used 11713B C Operating and Service Manual 27 2 Connecting to Agilent Attenuators and Switches 28 The 11718B C attenuator switch drivers can be used to drive various switches and attenuators Table 5 shows the summary of switches and attenuators connections to 11713B C with various interface cables for point to point connection Table 6 shows the properties of 11713B C s front panel and rear panel For configuration details please refer to Agilent 11713B C Configuration Guide literature number 5989 7277EN Table 5 Summary of switches and attenuators connections to 11713B C Switches Attenuators 11713B C of Control by Control by Cable channels ATTEN X 1 4 SWITCHES Option required ATTEN Y 5 8 9 0 Switches lt 8761A B 201 1 No Yes Switches e 8 62A B C F e 8 763A B C e 8764A B C 201 2 Yes Yes Switches lt 8765A B C D F 201 301 2 Yes Yes Switches 2 lt 8766K 001 101 Yes Yes Switches e N1810UL TL e N1811TL e N1812UL 201 501 2 Yes Yes Switches e 87222C D E 201 801 2 Yes No e L 222C Switches e 8767K Attenuators e 8495G H 001 101 3 Yes Yes Switches e 8767M Attenuators 001 3 Yes Yes e 84905M e 84907K L 11713B C O
64. rmation on how to unpack and check your instrument how to prepare your instrument for bench operation and tips on configuring 11713B C with Agilent attenuators and switches fhe Agilent Technologies 23 2 Installation Initial Inspection 24 Unpack and inspect the shipping container and its contents thoroughly to ensure that nothing was damaged during shipment If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged the contents should be checked both mechanically and electrically If the contents are damaged or defective contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Service and Support Office Refer to the Service and Support information in the front matter of this manual Agilent Technologies will arrange for repair or replacement of the damaged or defective equipment Keep the shipping materials for the carrier s inspection If you are returning your instrument for service repackaging the attenuator switch driver requires original shipping containers and materials or their equivalents Agilent Technologies can provide packaging materials identical to the original materials Refer to Service and Support on page v for the Agilent Technologies nearest you 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Installation 2 Preparing for Use Bench Operation Pull the handle outwards and adjust it into one of the two positions illustrated in Figure 5 e Top Handle placed underneath the instrument to assure self alignment of the
65. together or separately A list of static safe accessories and their part numbers is given in table below Building Ground 1 Meg Ohm Resistor Table Mat n er es Resistor Floor Mat Agilent Part Number Description 9300 0797 Set includes e 3M static control mat 0 6 m x 1 2 m 2 ft x 4 ft e 46m x 115 ft ground wire The wrist strap and wrist strap cord are no included They must be ordered separately 9300 0865 Ground wire 4 6 m 15 ft 9300 0980 Wrist strap cord 1 5 m 5 ft 9300 1367 Wrist strap color black stainless steel without cord has four adjustable links and a 7 mm post type connection 9300 1308 ESD heel strap reusable 6 to 12 months The above can be ordered by contacting any Agilent Sales Office 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Servicing the Attenuator Switch Driver 8 Reducing ESD Damage To help reduce the amount of ESD damage that occurs during installation testing or servicing instruments use the following guidelines e Be sure that all instruments are properly earth grounded to prevent buildup of static charge e Personnel should be grounded with a resistor isolated wrist strap before touching the center pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the instrument e Before connecting any coaxial cable to an instrument connector for the first time each day momentatily ground the center and outer conductor of the table e Han
66. tons 1 2 3 and 4 change the attenuation setting of an attenuator or change the position of coaxial switch es connected to the ATTEN X connector on the rear panel for bank 2 On Standby Press this key to switch between on and standby When power is supplied the background LED is red Pressing the key once switches the driver on and the background LED turns to green Local Press this key to control the driver from the front panel when it is operating via the remote interfaces 19 1 20 Introduction This section briefly describes the function of the rear panel connectors of 117138C may Ko la E e Oro 1 Figure 4 11 13C Rear Panel Features ATTEN X Bank 1 Viking connector for connection to attenuator or switch es for bank 1 ATTEN X Bank 2 Viking connector for connection to attenuator or switch es for bank 2 ATTEN Y Bank 1 Viking connector for connection to attenuator or switch es for bank 1 ATTEN Y Bank 2 Viking connector for connection to attenuator or switch es for bank 2 S9 A B Bank 1 Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial switch for bank 1 S9 A B Bank 2 Banana jack connectors for connection to coaxial switch for bank 2 VDC COM Bank 1 Banana jack connector to provide common Vdc in driving the coaxial switches connected to S9 and or SO for bank 1 VDC COM Bank 2 Banana jack connector to provide common Vdc in driving the coaxial switches c
67. tto access this YWeb Enable Instrument and related information C Agilent Technologies Inc 2005 LXI LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation lt A lw Done Internet Figure 11 13B C Web Interface s Welcome Window Navigation Bar Welcome page Display various setting information Browser Web Control Virtual front panel and sending reading SCPI commands View amp Modify Configuration Displays and modifies various setting information Get Image Receives image Print Display Calls the printing function of the browser Help with this Page Displays the Help file 90 11713B C Operating and Service Manual Remote Interface Configurations 7 Displaying the Browser Web Control Page 1 From the Welcome Window click the Browser Web Control tab on the left side of the window 2 You will notice a pop up window requesting for password 3 Enter password default password is agilent and click submit Bi http 141 183 221 151 Ente E BS Enter Password Password is currently default agilent LX Internet 4 You can view the virtual front panel of 11713B C 5 Now you can control the switching devices remotely similar to the front panel of the actual instrument 11713C Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Agilent Technologies Inc aag File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay _ 29 6 Qa lx A Address hetp f 141 183 221 151 Boe Links Acom

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