Configure PC to PXIe Chassis (without Embedded Controller)

This procedure shows how to configure a PC connected directly to a PXIe chassis.

Note: Beginning with Rev. 2016, the N1500A software supports up to 32 ports on a multi-port PXIe.

Install N1500A Software on PC

Download and install the N1500A software on the PC.

• From Keysight N1500A Series Software Download Page:
• • Connect PC to the internet
  • Click on file down load and save it to a temporary folder on the PC.

Connect PC Directly to PXIe Chassis

Connect the PC directly to the PXIe chassis using the following:

• M9048A PCIe Desktop Adapter with Y1202A PCIe cable (if using a desktop PC)
• M9045B PCIe ExpressCard Adapter with Y1200B PCIe cable (if using a laptop PC)
• M9021A PCIe Cable Interface (must be installed in slot 1 of the PXIe chassis)

Run Network Analyzer Application on the PC

• On the PC, click the Network Analyzer Icon to run the application.

• Click Utility, System, Configure, then click SICL/GPIB/SCPI.

• Check HiSlip Enabled. Note the HiSLIP address. This will be entered in the Keysight Connection Expert.

• Click OK.

Create a VISA Address with Keysight Connection Expert

Note: On the PC, the Network Analyzer Application must be running before connection can be made.

Note: The following procedure assumes that you have Keysight I/O Libraries 17.1 installed on the PC. This version can be downloaded from www.keysight.com/find/iosuite.

• On the PC, launch Keysight Connection Expert.
• In Keysight Connection Expert, select the Manual Configuration tab.
• In the Add a LAN device pane:
• • Enter 127.0.0.1 (local loop-back address) in the Hostname or IP Address text box.
  • Select HiSLIP. Make sure that the HiSLIP address matches the setting in the Network Analyzer application.
  • Click Test This VISA Address and verify that the connection has been made successfully.
  • Click Accept.

Install License File and Connect Security Key

• Copy the license file emailed to you during the License Redemption Process to:
  C:\Program Files (x86)\Keysight\Materials Measurement Suite\Data and Setup.
  Note: If you haven't received a license yet, you can still use the software for two weeks with the automatically installed Free Two Week Demo License.

• Connect Software Security Key (dongle) to known good USB port on the PXIe. A light on the USB key should illuminate.

Run N1500A Software

• On the PC, click the Keysight Materials Measurement Suite Icon to run software.
• Select Preferences, Select Instrument, then Re-Scan to find new connection if necessary.