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Contents Installing the 86100C Installation 1–2 Connector Care 1–36 Returning the Instrument for Service 1–41 Using the 86100C A Quick Tour 2–2 Eye/Mask Mode 2–8 Jitter/Amplitude Analysis Mode 2–11 Oscilloscope Mode 2–13 TDR/TDT Mode 2–14 Quick Measure 2–15 Optional Features and Licenses 2–16 Windows XP Professional 2–20...
Step 4. Connect the keyboard and mouse 1-8 Step 5. Connect the power 1-9 Step 6. Windows Setup Wizard 1-11 Step 7. Change removable hard disk (Option 86100C-090) 1-15 Step 8. Calibrate the touch screen 1-16 Step 9. Configure a LAN connection (Optional) 1-18 Step 10.
Installing the 86100C Installation Installation This chapter shows you how to properly set up your 86100C. Follow the steps in the order presented. In addition, you will learn about care and use of elec- trical and optical connections. Figure 1-1. 86100C Front Panel...
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Installing the 86100C Installation W A R N I N G This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous.
Installing the 86100C Step 1. Inspect the shipment Step 1. Inspect the shipment ❒ Inspect the shipping container and instrument for damage. Keep the shipping container and cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the instru- ment mechanically and electrically.
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81000FI 81000KI 81000SI 81000VI Instrument Options • 86100C-001, Enhanced 12.5 GHz Trigger Bandwidth, providing pattern lock and eyeline capabilities. • 86100C-090, Removable hard disk • 86100C-092, Standard instrument internal non-removable hard disk. • 86100C-200, Enhanced Jitter Analysis Software • 86100C-201, Advanced Waveform Analysis Software •...
Installing the 86100C Step 2. Position the Infiniium DCA Step 2. Position the Infiniium DCA Position the Infiniium DCA so that it will have sufficient clearance for airflow around the top, back, and sides. Review the following specifications to ensure that your operating or storage environment is suitable for the instrument.
N O T E You can safely insert and remove modules from the mainframe while the 86100C is powered on; this is known as hot swapping (also known as hot plugging) and it greatly reduces the time required to change modules for different measurement needs.
To complete the installation, you must connect the keyboard to the 86100C. Since the 86100C has a touch screen, the use of a mouse is optional. 1 Connect the supplied USB keyboard to either of two USB ports located on the rear panel.
1-2 on page 1-6. Damage to the equipment could result. • Connect the line cord as shown in the figure below. The 86100C automatically adjusts for line input voltages of 115 VAC and 230 VAC. There is no voltage se- lection switch.
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Using the system power switch may corrupt the Windows XP registry requiring you to perform the recovery procedure to restore normal operation to the Infiniium DCA. Refer to “To recover the 86100C Drive-C” on page 2-29. 1-10...
Installing the 86100C Step 6. Windows Setup Wizard Step 6. Windows Setup Wizard This step requires several minutes to prepare Windows XP using the Windows XP Setup Wizard. During the following steps, you will be instructed to “click” with the pointing device. You can use a mouse (if you connected it) or you can touch the screen with your finger.
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Installing the 86100C Step 6. Windows Setup Wizard Figure 1-6. Windows XP Setup Wizard 3 Click Next to display the License Agreement. Figure 1-7. Windows XP License Agreement 4 Select I accept this agreement and then click Next. 1-12...
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Installing the 86100C Step 6. Windows Setup Wizard 5 Enter your name and the name of your organization or company. Click Next. Figure 1-8. Personal Information Setup 6 Click Next. 7 Adjust the date, time, and time zone as needed in the displayed screen. Check automatic clock adjust for daylight saving changes, if it applies to your location.
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Figure 1-10. Recovery System 9 Click Next. The setup will take up to a minute to complete and to automatically restart the instrument. In about one or two minutes, you should see the 86100C screen screen, as shown in the Figure 1-11.
Step 7. Change removable hard disk (Option 86100C-090) Step 7. Change removable hard disk (Option 86100C-090) If your instrument includes Option 86100C-090, you must repeat the Windows XP Setup Wizard procedure for the second, identical hard disk. The removable hard disk option, 86100C-090, is designed for 86100C instruments that are used in a secure environment.
1 On the 86100C display, click Utilities > Touch Screen Config. 2 On the displayed dialog box’s Main tab, click the Calibrate button. Figure 1-12. Touch Screen Calibration 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, while touching the displayed touch targets.
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Installing the 86100C Step 8. Calibrate the touch screen Figure 1-13. Turning the Touch Beep Off 1-17...
Step 9. Configure a LAN connection (Optional) Step 9. Configure a LAN connection (Optional) You can configure the 86100C on a local area network (LAN) for file sharing and using network printers. If you do not know how to set up a network, con- tact your network administrator or use the Windows XP Professional on-line help.
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5 Click My Computer to set up a network connection, map a network drive, or share an 86100C folder. You can share any folder on the USER (D:) drive. Click Help and Support to get detailed information. If you can not establish a...
Step 10. Install a feature license (Optional) If you ordered an optional feature, such as Option 200 Enhanced Jitter Analy- sis, with your 86100C, it was probably installed at the factory. If you ordered it, but it wasn’t installed, you received a Software Entitlement Certificate that you must use to install the license on your 86100C.
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Step 10. Install a feature license (Optional) To install a license 1 On the 86100C, click Utilities > Licenses. Write down the HostID and Serial # identifiers listed on the displayed dialog box. You will need this information in the next step.
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Installing the 86100C Step 10. Install a feature license (Optional) dialog box, click Enter 60 Digit Key Code and enter your key code. The letters in the key code are not case sensitive, so you can enter letters in either upper or lower case.
Perform this step if you plan to connect a printer directly to the serial, parallel, or USB ports that are located on the 86100C rear panel. If you have a parallel (Centronics) printer, you will need a parallel printer cable, such as an C2950A (2 m) or C2951A (3 m) cable.
When you use improper cleaning and handling techniques, you risk expensive instrument repairs, damaged cables, and compromised measurements. Before you connect any fiber-optic cable to the 86100C, refer to information in the online help.
Step 13. Calibrate the modules Step 13. Calibrate the modules This is the last step required for installing the 86100C and preparing it for use. Additional procedures in this section are provided, if needed. To learn about using your 86100C, be sure to read Chapter 2, “Using the 86100C” and the instrument’s built-in Help system.
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Installing the 86100C Step 13. Calibrate the modules The Modules tab opens and allows you to perform a module calibration on either the left or right module. 3 Touch the Calibrate Module button (located at the bottom of the tab) for the module you need to calibrate.
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Installing the 86100C Step 13. Calibrate the modules Figure 1-23. Calibration Progress 6 After the calibration completes, click Calibration > All Calibrations. 7 The Modules tab shows the status of the calibration and should indicate that the “Current user module calibration is valid.”...
To use the removable hard disk option To use the removable hard disk option The removable hard disk option, 86100C-090, is designed for 86100C instru- ments that are used in a secure environment. Because the hard disk is easily removed from the instrument, you can protect any sensitive data. The follow-...
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Installing the 86100C To use the removable hard disk option The instrument always maintains its current and prior settings in non-volatile RAM, so that when you power up the instrument, the settings will be the same as when it was last powered off. This step resets the current and prior instru- ment state settings to their default settings by erasing the states that are stored in non-volatile RAM.
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Installing the 86100C To use the removable hard disk option steps: a Click Measure > Quick Measure Config. b Select the Apply Default Setup to Quick Measure check box, which is locat- ed at the bottom of the dialog box.
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Installing the 86100C To use the removable hard disk option To exchange the removable hard disks If you are removing the 86100C from a secure area, perform the procedure “To declassify instrument memory” on page 1-28 before starting the following steps.
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Copy the file, framecal.dat, to an external USB memory device. Figure 1-26. Locating the file framecal.dat 3 Turn off the 86100C. 4 Locate the hard disk lock, which is located at the upper-left corner of the 86100C's rear panel.
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9 If you saved the mainframe calibration file in Step 2, perform these steps: a Turn on the 86100C, and click File > Exit to close the DCA application. b Click Start > My Computer. c Locate the file, framecal.dat, that you copied to your external USB memory device.
To connect an external display To connect an external display You can connect a VGA-compatible display to the 86100C to provide a larger viewing area of the screen. 1 Connect the display cable to the rear-panel VGA connector. This connector is...
Installing the 86100C To clean the 86100C To clean the 86100C Clean the 86100C using a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. W A R N I N G To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Agilent Technologies model 86100C from mains before cleaning.
After reading the this overview, refer to Connector Care in the 86100C Help for detailed information. You’ll find procedures for connecting and cleaning as well as accessories. To access the Help, turn on the 86100C and click Help > Contents.
Installing the 86100C Electrical Connections Electrical Connections W A R N I N G If flammable fluids are used to clean connectors, the fluid shall not be placed on the instrument during, use or when connected to mains voltage. Cleaning the connectors shall take place in ventilated area to allow fluid vapors to dissipate, and reduce the risk of fire.
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Therefore, by using improper cleaning and handling techniques, you risk expensive instrument repairs. • Observe the connection techniques listed in the 86100C help. • Clean and inspect (visually and mechanically) all connectors.
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Installing the 86100C Fiber-Optic Connections • If friction is encountered, STOP! Disassemble the connector immediately and determine the cause of the problem. Failure to observe this caution will lead to almost certain damage to one or both of the connectors.
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Installing the 86100C Fiber-Optic Connections improved by backing off the connector pressure. Also, if a piece of grit does happen to get by the cleaning procedure, the tighter connection is more likely to damage the glass. Tighten the connectors just until the two fibers touch.
Returning the Instrument for Service The instructions in this section show you how to properly package the instru- ment for return to an Agilent Technologies service office. If the instrument is still under warranty or is covered by an Agilent maintenance contract, it will be repaired under the terms of the warranty or contract.
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Installing the 86100C Preparing the instrument for shipping Preparing the instrument for shipping 1 Write a complete description of the failure and attach it to the instrument. Include any specific performance details related to the problem. The following information should be returned with the instrument.
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Installing the 86100C Preparing the instrument for shipping modate the weight of the instrument. • Surround the equipment with approximately 7 cm (3 inches) of packing ma- terial, to protect the instrument and prevent it from moving in the carton. If packing foam is not available, the best alternative is S.D-240 Air Cap™...
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Installing the 86100C Preparing the instrument for shipping 1-44...
Windows XP Professional 2-20 Avoid changing these Windows system settings 2-22 If the Infiniium DCA has a Problem 2-23 To upgrade 86100C instrument software 2-25 To downgrade 86100C instrument software 2-26 To configure the firewall 2-27 To recover the 86100C Drive-C 2-29...
Using the 86100C A Quick Tour A Quick Tour The Infiniium DCA measures a variety of high speed digital communication waveforms in any of four instrument modes: • Eye/Mask Mode for eye diagram analysis and standards testing (for example, SONET/SDH, Gigabit Ethernet, and Fiber Channel).
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Using the 86100C A Quick Tour Figure 2-2. Front and Rear Panel Features...
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Using the 86100C A Quick Tour Use the touch screen You can explore the instrument’s menus and change its settings by touching the display, clicking a mouse, or using front-panel knobs and buttons. The fol- lowing picture shows the display with the optional Enhanced Jitters Analysis and Advanced Amplitude Analysis/RIN/Q-Factor software.
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Using the 86100C A Quick Tour You must provide a trigger input signal Because high-speed oscilloscopes are not capable of triggering directly on a test signal, you must first connect an external timing reference signal to the front-panel Trigger input connector. This input allows the oscilloscope to syn- chonize to the input signal.
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86100C plug-in modules. It is a dual-channel electrical module with inte- grated, compliant clock recovery, and a built-in precision time base. This is a double-wide module that fills both slots in the 86100C mainframe. An 86108A setup wizard allows you to quickly configure the module for measurements.
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Using the 86100C A Quick Tour nel. Use the amplitude offset knob to position the displayed signal. You can also set the amplitude scale and offset to specific values by touching of chan- nel buttons shown to at the bottom of the display.
Using the 86100C Eye/Mask Mode Eye/Mask Mode Eye/Mask mode allows you to perform NRZ (Non-Return to Zero), or RZ (Return to Zero) eye diagram measurements and eye mask tests. The eye dia- gram is typically produced by triggering the instrument with a synchronous clock signal.
N O T E The 86100C Help contains many more measurement procedures for Eye/Mask mode. 1 Select a DCA module that is compatible with the type of signal that you are measuring.
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Using the 86100C Eye/Mask Mode 8 On the display, click the Trigger button to open the Trigger dialog box. Or, click Setup > Trigger. Select the General Trigger Setup tab on the dialog box. 9 Locate the Bandwidth settings in the Trigger dialog box. Select Standard for data rates up to 3.2 GHz.
You can also temporarily switch to Eye/ Mask Mode in order to view the individual bit trajectories in the data pattern. The 86100C uses a pattern trigger in Jitter Mode. But, because Jitter Mode internally generates the pattern trigger and automatically detects bit rate, pat- tern length, and trigger divide ratio, in most cases, you don't need to know or to enter these values.
To measure jitter N O T E The 86100C Help contains more measurement procedures for Jitter mode. 1 Connect the data signal to a module's front-panel channel input connector, and press the associated channel button. The channel button will be lit when a channel is selected.
Using the 86100C Oscilloscope Mode Oscilloscope Mode Use the Oscilloscope mode for pulse type waveforms that are triggered by an external signal. Oscilloscope mode measurements only work when a single val- ued waveform, and not an eye diagram, is present on the screen.
Using the 86100C TDR/TDT Mode TDR/TDT Mode TDR/TDT mode allows you use time domain reflectometry (TDR) and time domain transmission (TDT) measurements to characterize the physical com- ponents of your device under test. TDR/TDT mode measurements are made using a single-ended or differential TDR/TDT 5475x series plug-in module.
Using the 86100C Quick Measure Quick Measure Press Quick Measure and the Infiniium DCA automatically performs four mea- surements on a displayed signal. Although there is a default set of measure- ments for each instrument mode, except Jitter mode, you can select the measurements to fit your needs.
Optional Features and Licenses You can purchase additional features and software that add measurement capabilities to your 86100C. The Jitter instrument mode is an example of an added feature. This section lists available licenses for features that run as part of the 86100C application that runs on the instrument.
With the MATLAB Filter application, you can design and apply software filters to a waveform and view the real-time output on the 86100C display. Because this application uses the product, MATLAB , which is a technical computing language and environment, you can write your own software filter scripts.
Figure 2-12. MATLAB Measurement Script Option 202, Enhanced Impedance and S-Parameter The Enhanced Impedance and S-Parameter software, option 86100C-202, adds the ability to measure S-parameters in TDR/TDT Mode. S-parameters (scattering parameters) are power ratio measurements that describe how a test device modifies a signal.
Agilent offers a free Jitter Spectrum and Phase Noise application that per- forms jitter analysis that is similar to a spectrum-analyzer based phase-noise test system. The application runs on a PC and remotely controls an 86100C. The 86100C must have installed either an 83496B clock recovery module or an 86108A precision waveform analyzer module.
Figure 2-13. Get Windows XP Help via the Start Menu Although the 86100C is an instrument and not a personal computer, the oper- ating system is accessible. This makes it possible for you to install applications such as virus protection software. If the performance of the Infiniium DCA application decreases while running other applications, you may need to close those applications that are demanding processor resources.
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Using the system power switch may corrupt the Windows XP registry requiring you to perform the recovery procedure to restore normal operation to the Infiniium DCA. Refer to “To recover the 86100C Drive-C” on page 2-29. N O T E The Windows Vista “Proof of License / Certificate of Authenticity”...
Using the 86100C Windows XP Professional Avoid changing these Windows system settings There are several Windows system settings that can be changed to suit your own personal preferences. However, there are some system settings that you should avoid changing, because it will interfere with the proper operation of the Infiniium DCA.
2 Run the file and follow the on-screen instructions. When the installation options are displayed, select the Repair option. Inability to Control The ability to control the 86100C DCA over SICL/LAN is a new feature intro- 86100C via SICL/LAN duced with revision A.08.00. It requires that two programs be unblocked by the firewall.
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Connection Expert version 15.0 and above. If a ping is blocked the Instrument Detect "Instrument I/O on this PC" auto-detect function will not find the 86100C DCA even though it has been added and tested correctly under the Change Proper- ties dialog box.
LAN folder, or other device so that the file will be available to copy to the 86100C. 2 On the 86100C click File > Exit and then click Yes to exit the 86100C application. Click Start > My Computer.
LAN folder, or other device so that the file will be available to copy to the 86100C. 2 On the 86100C, click File > Exit and then click Yes to exit the 86100C application. 3 Click Start > Control Panel.
These settings allow control of the 86100C DCA over SICL/LAN and allow the Agilent Connection Expert to locate the 86100C. 1 Click Help > About 86100C and confirm that software revision A.08.00 or above is installed. 2 Minimize the 86100C application to view the Windows desktop.
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If the Infiniium DCA has a Problem 8 Clear or select Allow incoming echo request. Selecting this feature allows the Agilent Connection Expert’s (version 15.0 and above) Instrument I/O on this PC to automatically find the 86100C DCA. Figure 2-16. Allow Incoming Echo Request 2-28...
DCA firmware is set to the version installed when the factory image was created. To update to a later version after the recovery is completed, refer to “To upgrade 86100C instrument software” on page 2-25. When performing this recovery procedure, all application license files and user files (including data files) are left unchanged.
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Using the 86100C If the Infiniium DCA has a Problem in the following figure. 5 To enter the recovery procedure, press the 1 key. 6 On the next screen press C to recover the hard disk. Press E to exit the procedure.
If the Infiniium DCA has a Problem To restore the 86100C Drive-D Drive D on the 86100C hard disk contains all user files including data files. It also includes backup copies of the factory calibration and application license files that are automatically created from Drive C by the instrument. To restore drive D back to factory defaults, you must reformat the partition using the Windows XP Format utility.
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Using the 86100C If the Infiniium DCA has a Problem 7 Turn off and then restart the 86100C. The 86100C automatically performs the following tasks: • Creates the original factory folders on drive D • Creates backup copies of the factory calibration and any application license files that reside on drive C.
Getting Help While Changing Instrument Settings 3-4 Learning About Measurement Results 3-5 Printing Topics 3-6 Using the Built-In Information System...
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Using the Built-In Information System Using the Built-In Information System Using the Built-In Information System Where is the operating manual for your infiniium DCA? It is built into your instrument! To access the built-in information system, referred to as Help, simply click Contents on the Help menu.
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Using the Built-In Information System Using the Built-In Information System Figure 3-2. Help Contents...
Using the Built-In Information System Getting Help While Changing Instrument Settings Getting Help While Changing Instrument Settings Help is available directly from displayed dialog boxes. • To see overview information in an open dialog box, click the Dialog Box Help icon.
Using the Built-In Information System Learning About Measurement Results Learning About Measurement Results After a measurement is performed, the displays shows the Measure tab which includes the measurement results. The fastest way to get help on measure- ment configuration or algorithms is to touch the Setup & Info button. The fol- lowing figure shows the location of this button.
Using the Built-In Information System Printing Topics Printing Topics • To print the contents of a Help topic, click the Print button, located at the top of the Help window. • To print the contents of a pop-up window, place the pointer over the pop-up, click the right mouse button, and then click Print Topic.
About Repetitive Strain Injury 4-3 Mice and Other Input Devices 4-4 Working in Comfort...
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(RSI) to soft tis- sues in the hands and arms. If you experience discomfort or pain while using your Agilent Technologies product, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician as soon as possible.
Working in Comfort About Repetitive Strain Injury About Repetitive Strain Injury Because your comfort and safety are our primary concern, we strongly recom- mend that you use the infiniium DCA in accordance with established ergo- nomic principles and recommendations. Scientific literature suggests that there may be a relationship between injury to soft tissues - especially in the hands and arms - and prolonged improper use of keyboards or other equip- ment requiring repeated motions of the hands and forearms.
Working in Comfort Mice and Other Input Devices Mice and Other Input Devices Various aspects of using mice and other input devices may increase your risk of discomfort or injury. Observing the following recommendations may reduce that risk. • Try to keep your hand, wrist, and forearm in a neutral position while using your mouse or other input device.
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