Setting USB Switch

• Introduction

• Setting USB Switch

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Introduction

With USB coaxial switch, the E5063A can be used for multi-port testing. At any one time, maximum of 6 USB coaxial switches can be connected to the E5063A. However, in practice, up to two switches are connected. By connecting the single-ended or differential probe to the USB switch and the DUT on the other end, depending on the desired measurement, the test can now be performed.

Supported Model

• U1810B
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Setting USB Switch

1. Connect the USB switch(es) to the ports of E5063A.
2. Connect the USB cable, one end to E5063A and another to the USB switch.
3. Press System > USB Switch Setup.
4. Once the USB switch is connected, the model name of the USB switch is shown beneath the USB Switch number. If no USB switch is connected, None appears beneath the USB Switch number.
5. To change the Ports. System > USB Switch Setup > Path 1 | Path 2  (U1816A/C only) > {port number}.
6. For the U1810B,  press System > USB Switch Setup > Lock Local Control > ON to disable the toggle switch on the U1810B unit.

Switching Cycle

System > USB Switch Setup > USB Switch 1 | USB Switch 2 > Switch Cycle shows the cycle counts which is installed in the U1810B memory. The counts is incremented per each path 2 to path 1 transition. This function is available only for the U1810B.