Keysight's calibration software allows fast and accurate testing of ENA network analyzers. This section describes how to install, configure, and run the calibration software, so that you can adjust and test an ENA network analyzer to meet specifications.
Refer to the Readme.txt file for information on the compatibility of this package with previous versions of the application and the Test Management Environment (TME) test executive.
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TME applications E.01.00 and later cannot be installed over older TME applications (A.xx, C.xx, or D.xx). or on top of TME versions prior to E.01.00. You must remove TME and all applications from the PC before installing the latest TME and this application. Refer to the TME help, Getting Started, and Installation section for details of how to remove pre-E.01.00 versions of TME and its applications. |
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. Refer to the TME help system and Readme for information on installing the Keysight Test Management Environment.
Refer to the Readme.txt file for minimum system requirements to run this application.
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Installation packages available for download at: http://www.cal.software.keysight.com |
Close all applications.
Install the calibration application by double-clicking on the setup.exe previously downloaded.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the TME 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.
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To install an application on a network, follow these steps:
Find the PC where the TME network was installed (shows 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. |
On a local installation, all application data is stored on the target PC. TME must be installed on the target PC before the application installation can occur. 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 uninstall the product. |
To uninstall a previous version of TME, please see Installing over Previous Versions.
To uninstall TME or any TME application, select that package from the Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features depending on the OS on the Control Panel.
To uninstall an application client:
Select that package from the 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 first.
On the PC where the server installation was performed, select the application server from the 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 the 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 before attempting to perform tests.
The following table lists a test station's typical GPIB address configuration:
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Signal Generator |
19 |
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Power Meter |
13 |
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Frequency Counter |
3 |
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Spectrum Analyzer |
18 |
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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 |
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Attenuator Switch Driver |
28 |
Use the following steps to manually check for proper connection of the GPIB devices before performing tests on a newly connected test station.
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The GPIB address of each instrument associated with the test station/test plan is defined when you configure a test plan. |
Connect a power cord to each instrument, 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,
as described in the following section.
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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.
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.
