Please see the Readme.txt for information on the compatibility of this package with previous versions of the application and the Test Management Environment.
Keysight TME is no longer packaged and installed with TME applications. TME must be installed separately. Once TME is installed on the target PC, the applications can then be installed.
Please see the TME help system and Readme for information on installing the Keysight Test Management Environment.
Please see the Readme.txt for minimum system requirements to run this application.
There are two ways to install TME and its applications:
Network Installations — Equipment and test data information is stored in a central location (the TME Server). This data is shared among a set of TME Clients. Multiple test stations can then have access to this central information.
Local Installations — Everything is installed on one PC
In a network installation, order information is stored centrally and can be accessed by any TME client in the network. This allows you to combine data from tests that were run on multiple stations into a single report. Equipment data and order information are also accessible from any station
To set up a new TME network, please see the instructions in the TME help system.
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To install an application on a network follow the following steps:
Find the PC where the TME network was installed (shows “TME Server” in Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features depending on the OS).
Run Setup.exe for the application on that PC. This will install all networked components for that application.
Install application clients:
TME clients will be asked to install the application the next time TME is started.
Or
Applications can be installed by running the setup file from the network directory:
\\FileServer\Test Management Environment\Install\(AppName)\(AppName)ClientSetup.exe
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The client setup must be run from this location. It should not be moved or renamed. |
TME must be installed on the target PC before the application installation can occur.
On a local installation, all application data is stored on the target PC. Once TME has been installed as a local installation the application installation will automatically install locally when executed. Order information, test results, and equipment data will not be shared with other users.
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If you uninstall TME completely or uninstall any TME application, you will lose the data associated with those applications. Create any reports needed and save them as PDF files before you perform any uninstallation of that product. |
To uninstall previous versions of TME, please see Installing over Previous Versions.
To uninstall TME or any TME application, select that package from Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features depending on the OS on the Control Panel.
To uninstall an application client, select that package from Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features depending on the OS on the Control Panel and click Remove.
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Data will not be lost if only a client is uninstalled. Other clients will still have access to the data in the network. |
To uninstall an application server:
Follow the directions above to uninstall all application clients.
Once all application clients have been uninstalled, uninstall the application server from the PC where the server installation was performed.
Select the application server from Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features depending on the OS on the Control Panel and click Remove.
To uninstall an application local installation, select that package from Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features depending on the OS on the Control Panel and click Remove.
This section describes the preparation of the instruments used by the test software at a given test station. The test software does not check instruments for proper operation on the GPIB bus before attempting to perform tests.
The typical GPIB address configuration for a test station is:
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Signal Analyzer |
18 |
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Power Meter |
13 |
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Frequency Counter |
3 |
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Source |
19 |
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Network Analyzer |
16 |
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DVM |
22 |
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Function Generator |
10 |
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Oscilloscope |
4 |
It is recommended that the operator follow the steps below to manually check for proper connection of the GPIB devices before performing tests on a newly connected test station.
Note the GPIB address of each instrument associated with the test station/test plan defined earlier.
Connect a power cord to each instrument, and then connect each instrument to the computer serving as the GPIB controller.
Power up all the instruments on the GPIB bus.
Check each GPIB instrument for proper communication over the bus and the required "detectable" options. Follow the process described in "Checking GPIB Bus Devices" below.
There is a feature under Systemg I/O Config gSystem IDN Response where users can change the response returned from the *IDN? query. This can be used to change the model, serial number, or firmware version. If this feature has been used to modify the IDN string (for example the model has been changed from N9020A to N9030A), then TME will not be able to create an order and you will see the following error message: Error Initializing UUT Device N9020A. If this happens, change the IDN string to the proper model, serial number, and firmware version before creating an order and running any tests, adjustments, or utilities. When the calibration is completed, it's recommended that the System IDN Response be restored back to its previous value.
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When checking the basic operation of each instrument or when checking for detectable options on a given instrument, you may need to look up the actual command for retrieving the identification string before performing these steps. |
Start the Keysight Connection Expert from the task bar or access it through Start > All Programs > Keysight Connection Expert.
Check for all expected GPIB devices. Verify that all expected GPIB devices are shown in the left window. If a device is missing, correct the problem and re-scan for connected instruments.
Check for basic operation of each GPIB device:
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If an instrument does not support SCPI, refer to the user guide for the product to learn more about checking the basic operation of its GPIB. |
Select a GPIB device.
Select the Interactive I/O from the right window.
The command window should be pre-populated with the *IDN? query. You can also select from the Commands > drop-down menu, or simply type *IDN? in the command window.
Select Send & Read.
Verify that the expected model number is contained in the response text string.
Check for detectable options on a given device:
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This does not work with the power meter. |
Select a GPIB device to highlight it.
Select the Interactive I/O from the right window.
Type *OPT?
in the command window.
Select Send & Read.
Prior to the E.14.00 version of the N7814A calibration application, two test system variants were used in the test plans: Agilent Recommended and Normal. As of the E.14.00 version, there will only be one variant available called Factory Recommended. The Agilent Recommended variant will become Factory Recommended, and the legacy variant for EXA and MXA called Normal will no longer be supported. Refer to the table below.
There are two main reasons for this change. One, a name change was necessary for the Agilent Recommended variant due to Agilent Technologies spinning off its test and measurement division to become a separate company: Keysight Technologies. A second reason is that there was obsolete equipment that was no longer supported being used in the Normal variant. To remedy both of these issues, only one test system variant, Factory Recommended, will be used. Test reports that were generated in the previous variants will still all be accessible, but will show Factory Recommended listed as the variant.
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Releases prior to E.14.00 |
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CXA, PXA |
Normal Variant |
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Factory Recommended Variant |
All X-Series Models |
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EXA, MXA |
Agilent Recommended Variant |
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EXA, MXA |
Normal Variant |
No longer available. Use Factory Recommended Variant. |
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These steps should not be performed while the adjustments are writing calibration files to the instrument. |
Some performance tests or adjustments use very long sweep times, which cause TME to not respond to abort requests. The following steps will allow you to abort from these tests or adjustments:
Click Abort in the Progress Bar of the TME Test or Adjustment.
Press Local on MXA.
Press Preset on MXA.
Follow instructions in dialog box of TME Test or Adjustment.
The 10 MHz connections shown in the test diagrams are displayed as a direct connection between the signal analyzer and the signal source. If the test equipment is used as a dedicated test system with multiple signal sources, it might be more practical to employ a 10 MHz Distribution Amplifier. The 10 MHz Distribution Amplifier (Keysight 5087A for example) allows a single 10 MHz Reference to be connected to multiple 10 MHz inputs. The Distribution Amplifier output power should be adjusted for a nominal +7 dBm with an input power of +3 dBm.
The following diagram shows how the Distribution Amplifier would be connected to the test system.
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Distribution amplifiers tend to add large AC power related spurs onto the 10 MHz reference signal. This can cause false failures in the Phase Noise < 30 kHz test at the 100 Hz offset. If a failure is encountered in the Phase Noise < 30 kHz test, then remove the distribution amplifier from the signal path. |
Protection against ESD (electrostatic discharge) is essential while connecting, inspecting, or cleaning connectors attached to a static-sensitive circuit (such as those found in test sets). Static electricity can build up in your body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit elements when discharged. Static discharges too small to be felt can cause permanent damage. Devices such as calibration components and units under test (UUTs) can also carry an electrostatic charge. To prevent damage to the test set, components and devices:
Always wear a grounded wrist strap having a 1 million Ohm resistor in series with it when handling components and devices or when making connections to the test set.
Always use a grounded antistatic mat in front of your test equipment.
Always wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor. If you are uncertain about the conductivity of your floor, wear a heel strap.
