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Agilent 86100B
Wide-Bandwidth Oscilloscope
Quick Start Guide
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Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2000-2003 Warranty Safety Notices The material contained in this document CAUTION No part of this manual may be repro- is provided “as is,” and is subject to being Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention duced in any form or by any means changed, without notice, in future edi- to a procedure which, if not correctly per- (including electronic storage and tions. Further, to the maximum extent formed or adhered to, could result in retrieval or transla
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Contents 1 Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Step 1. Inspect the Shipment 1–5 Step 2. Install any Modules 1–9 Step 3. Consider Environmental Specifications 1–10 Step 4. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (Optional) 1–11 Step 5. Connect the Line Cord 1–12 Step 6. Turn on the line power 1–15 Step 7. Set the time and date 1–17 Step 8. Connect a Printer 1–18 Step 9. Calibrate the Touch Screen 1–22 Step 10. Configure the Instrument on a LAN 1–23 Step 11. Avoid Costly Repairs 1–24 Step 12. Perform a Module Cal
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Contents Hiding the Help 4–8 Printing the Contents of a Topic 4–9 Selecting the Help Language 4–10 5 Regulatory Information Compliance with German Noise Requirements 5–2 Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements 5–2 Declaration of Conformity - Mainframe 5–3 Declaration of Conformity - Plug-in Modules 5–4 Contents-2
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1 Step 1. Inspect the Shipment 1-5 Step 2. Install any Modules 1-9 Step 3. Consider Environmental Specifications 1-10 Step 4. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (Optional) 1-11 Step 5. Connect the Line Cord 1-12 Step 6. Turn on the line power 1-15 Step 7. Set the time and date 1-17 Step 8. Connect a Printer 1-18 Step 9. Calibrate the Touch Screen 1-22 Step 10. Configure the Instrument on a LAN 1-23 Step 11. Avoid Costly Repairs 1-24 Step 12. Perform a Module Calibration 1-26 Step 13. For More Inform
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Setting Up the Infiniium DCA This chapter shows you how to properly set up your Infiniium DCA. Follow the setup steps in the order presented. In addition, you will learn how to use proper optical connection cleaning techniques to avoid costly repairs. Lastly, this chapter explains how to return your instrument for service. General Safety Considerations This product has been designed and tested in accordance with the standards listed i
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA General Safety Considerations WARNING If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only. WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers. WARNING To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from mains before c
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Instrument Markings Instrument Markings The instruction manual symbol. The product is marked with this warn- ing symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the manual. The laser radiation symbol. This warning symbol is marked on products which have a laser output. The AC symbol is used to indicate the required nature of the line mod- ule input power. The Standby symbol is used to mark the position of the instrument power line switch.
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Step 1. Inspect the Shipment Step 1. Inspect the Shipment Inspect the shipping container for damage. Inspect the instrument. Verify that you received the options and accessories you ordered. 1-5
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Options and Accessories NOTE Keep the shipping container and cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the instrument mechanically and electrically. If anything is missing or defective, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office. Refer to “Agilent Technologies Service Offices” on page 1-43. If the shipment was damaged, contact the carrier, then contact the nearest Agi- lent Sales Office
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Options and Accessories Table 1-3. Optional Accessories Accessory Description 10086A ECL terminator 11667B Power splitter, dc to 26.5 GHz, APC 3.5 mm 11667C Power splitter, dc to 50 GHz, 2.4 mm 11898A Plug-in module remote/extender 11982A High-speed lightwave receiver 54006A 6 GHz Resistive divider probe kit 54008B 24 ns delay line 54701A 2.5 GHz active probe 83430A 2.5 Gb/s Lightwave transmitter (1550 nm) 83433A 10 Gb/s Lightwave transmitter 83434A 10 Gb/s Lightwa
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Options and Accessories Table 1-5. Fiber-Optic Adapters for Optical Channels Front Panel Fiber-Optic Adapter Description Agilent Part Number Diamond HMS-10 81000AI FC/PC 81000FI D4 81000GI SC 81000KI DIN 81000SI ST 81000VI Biconic 81000WI 1-8
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Step 2. Install any Modules Step 2. Install any Modules Up to two modules can be inserted into the Infiniium DCA. All documentation (including specifications) for plug-in modules is located in the Infiniium DCA’s Help system. To access the Help, touch or click Contents on the Help menu. 1 Slide the module into an available front-panel slot. You can remove or install a module while the instrument is operating. 2 Finger tighten the two knurled screws on the module’s
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Step 3. Consider Environmental Specifications Step 3. Consider Environmental Specifications Review the following specifications to ensure that your operating or storage environment is suitable for the instrument. Table 1-6. Environmental Specifications Use indoor Temperature Operating 10 °C to +40 °C (50 °F to + 104 °F) Non-operating -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F) Humidity Operating Up to 90% humidity (non-condensing) at +40 °C (+104 °F) Non-operating Up to 95
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Step 4. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (Optional) Step 4. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (Optional) Connect the standard PC-compatible mouse and keyboard that is supplied with the instrument. NOTE Do not stack other objects on the keyboard; this will cause self-test failures on power-on. 1-11
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Step 5. Connect the Line Cord Step 5. Connect the Line Cord Connect the line cord as shown in the figure below. The Infiniium DCA automatically adjusts for line input voltages in the range of 100 to 240 VAC. There is no manual selection switch. The line cord provided is matched by Agilent to the country in which the order originates. Refer to Table 1-8, “Available Line Cords,” on page 1-13 for a list of available line power cords. Install the instrument so that t
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Step 5. Connect the Line Cord only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch. Alternatively, an externally installed switch or circuit breaker (which is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as a disconnecting device. CAUTION Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this instrument. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause instrument damage. CAUTION Do not connect ac power until yo
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Step 5. Connect the Line Cord Table 1-8. Available Line Cords Length Plug Type Cable Part No. Plug Description Color Country (in/cm) 250V 8120-1689 Straight *CEE7-Y11 79/200 Mint Gray East and West Europe, Saudi Arabia, So. Africa, 8120-1692 90° 79/200 Mint Gray India (unpolarized in many 8120-2857p Straight (Shielded) 79/200 Coco Brown nations) 125V 8120-1378 Straight *NEMA5-15P 90/228 Jade Gray United States, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, 8120-1521 90° 90/228
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Step 6. Turn on the line power Step 6. Turn on the line power Press the power switch at the lower left-hand corner of the front panel. After about one minute, the Infiniium DCA will be ready to use. The display will look similar to the following figure. 1-15
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA Interacting With the Display NOTE The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains power supply before other parts of the instrument. The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch disconnecting device. Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator. Interacting With the Display Although you can oper
