Keysight N4965A User manual
Getting Started
Guide
Keysight N4965A
Multi-Channel BERT
12.5 Gb/s
Notices
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Manual Part Number
N4965-91011
Edition
Seventh edition, October 2015
Keysight Technologies, Deutschland GmbH
Herrenberger Str. 130
71034 Böblingen, Germany
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Safety Notices
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls
attention to an operating procedure, practice, or
the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in damage to the product or loss of
important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION
notice until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls
attention to an operating procedure, practice, or
the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not
proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Safety Summary
General Safety Precautions
The following general safety precautions
must be observed during all phases of
operation of this instrument. Failure to
comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual
violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the
instrument.
Keysight Technologies Inc. assumes no
liability for the customer's failure to comply
with these requirements.
Before operation, review the instrument and
manual for safety markings and instructions.
You must follow these to ensure safe
operation and to maintain the instrument in
safe condition.
Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If
there is damage to the container or
cushioning, keep them until you have
checked the contents of the shipment for
completeness and verified the instrument
both mechanically and electrically. The
Performance Tests give procedures for
checking the operation of the instrument. If
the contents are incomplete, mechanical
damage or defect is apparent, or if an
instrument does not pass the operator’s
checks, notify the nearest Keysight
Technologies Sales/Service Office.
WARNING To avoid hazardous electrical
shock, do not perform electrical tests when
there are signs of shipping damage to any
portion of the outer enclosure (covers,
panels, etc.).
General
This product 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 instrument, will make
the instrument dangerous. Intentional
interruption is prohibited.
Environment Conditions
This instrument is intended for indoor use in
an installation category II, pollution degree 2
environment per IEC 61010 Second Edition
and 664 respectively. It is designed to
operate within a temperature range of 10 to
40 °C at a maximum relative humidity of
80% for temperatures up to 31 °C,
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity
at 40 °C at an altitude of 2000 meters.
This module can be stored or shipped at
temperatures between -40°C and +70°C.
Protect the module from temperature
extremes that may cause condensation
within it.
Before Applying Power
Verify that all safety precautions are taken.
The power cable inlet of the instrument
serves as a device to disconnect from the
mains in case of hazard. The instrument must
be positioned so that the operator can easily
access the power cable inlet. When the
instrument is rack mounted the rack must be
provided with an easily accessible mains
switch.
Ground the Instrument
Install the instrument so that the ON / OFF
switch is readily identifiable and is easily
reached by the operator. The ON / OFF switch
is the instrument disconnecting device. It
disconnects the mains circuits from the
mains supply before other parts of the
instrument. Or the detachable power cord
can be removed from the electrical supply.
Alternately, an externally installed switch or
circuit breaker which is readily identifiable
and is easily reached by the operator may be
used as a disconnecting device.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive
Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the
presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Do Not Remove the Instrument
Cover
Operating personnel must not remove
instrument covers. Component replacement
and internal adjustments must be made only
by qualified personnel.
Instruments that appear damaged or
defective should be made inoperative and
secured against unintended operation until
they can be repaired by qualified service
personnel.
Symbols on Instruments
Indicates warning or caution. If you see this symbol
on a product, you must refer to the manuals for
specific Warning or Caution information to avoid
personal injury or damage to the product.
The RCM mark indicates that this product meets
EMS/Product Safety Requirements and may be
imported to Australia and New Zealand.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA
International. This instrument complies with
Canada: CSA 22.2 No. 61010-1 -04.
Indicates that protective earthing ground is
incorporated in the power cord.
This symbol indicates that internal
circuits can be damaged by electrostatic discharge
(ESD), therefore, avoid applying static discharges
to the panel input connectors.
This mark indicates compliance with the Canadian
EMC regulations.
ISM 1-A
This text denotes the instrument is an Industrial
Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product.
CE Marking to state compliance within the
European Community: This product is in conformity
with the relevant European Directives: EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.
China RoHS regulations include requirements
related to packaging, and require compliance to
China standard GB18455-2001. This symbol
indicates compliance with the China RoHS
regulations for paper/fiberboard packaging.
Indicates the time period during which no
hazardous or toxic substance elements are
expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use.
Forty years is the expected useful life of the
product.
The South Korean Class A EMC declaration (KC)
mark indicates that this product is Class A suitable
for professional use and is for use in
electromagnetic environments outside of the
home.
The KC mark includes the marking’s identifier code
that has up to 26 digits and follows this format:
KCC-VWX-YYY-ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.
This symbol indicates that the instrument requires
alternating current (AC) input.
This symbol indicates that the power line switch is
in the ON position.
This symbol indicates that the power line switch is
in the OFF position.
Environmental Information
This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marketing
requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this
electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive
Annexure I, this product is classed as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation”
product.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see
http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml for
more information.
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Contents
1N4965A Getting Started Guide ............................................................................ 9
1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 9
1.2 Support .................................................................................................... 9
1.3 N4965A Multi-Channel BERT Controller Shipping Box Contents ............... 10
1.4 N4955A-P12 / N4955A-D12 / N4956A-E12 Shipping Box Contents....... 10
1.5 N4956A-E12 Indicators Quick Reference................................................. 11
1.6 Unpacking .............................................................................................. 12
1.7 Important Notes...................................................................................... 12
1.8 Measurement Best Practices................................................................... 12
1.9 General Specifications ............................................................................ 13
1.10 Safety and Regulatory ............................................................................. 14
1.11 N4965A Multi-Channel BERT Controller Installation................................. 15
1.12 N4955A-P12/N4955A-D12 Installation ................................................. 15
1.13 N4956A-E12 Installation ........................................................................ 18
1.14 Connector Care....................................................................................... 19
1.15 Returning the N4965A to Keysight Technologies...................................... 19
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N4965A Getting Started Guide
1N4965A Getting Started Guide
1.1 Introduction
Welcome to the Keysight Technologies N4965A multi-channel BERT
12.5 Gb/s getting started guide. This guide will help you identify the contents of the
shipping package, perform a quick functional check of the product, and guide you on
where to find more information and support for the N4965A.
1.2 Support
For more information on the operation and features of the N4965A please refer to the
N4965A Multi-Channel BERT 12.5 Gb/s User Guide on the CD or the following
product webpage:
http://www.keysight.com/find/N4965A
Technical Support information:
http://www.keysight.com/find/assist
N4965A Getting Started Guide
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1.3 N4965A Multi-Channel BERT Controller Shipping Box Contents
The N4965A is shipped in a protective box with all the accessories required for
operation. The shipping box contains:
N4965A multi-channel BERT controller
Figure 1. N4965A multi-channel BERT controller
AC power cord
CD, which includes:
oN4965A multi-channel BERT 12.5 Gb/s data sheet
oN4965A multi-channel BERT 12.5 Gb/s getting started guide
oN4965A multi-channel BERT 12.5 Gb/s user guide
1.4 N4955A-P12 / N4955A-D12 / N4956A-E12 Shipping Box Contents
The N4955A-P12 / N4955A-D12 / N4956A-E12 is shipped in a protective box with
all the accessories required for operation. The shipping box contains:
Accessory kit, which includes the following for each N4955A-P12 / N4955A-D12
/ N4956A-E12:
o(Qty 2) 2.92 mm male-male cables
o(Qty 2) 2.92 mm male-female cables
o(Qty 1) 50 Ω18 GHz 1 W SMA Male Terminations
Refer to the N4960-90030 N495xA through N498xA Connector Care Reference Guide
at www.keysight.com/find/N4955A.
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