Keysight Wireless Test Solutions

E6680A Wireless Test Set

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

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Table of Contents

Safety & Environmental Information 9

Warning Statements and Symbols 10
Safety 11
Safety Compliance 11
Acoustic statement (European Machinery Directive) 11
General Safety Notices 11
Environmental Conditions (Operating) 12
Environmental Information 12
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) 13
South Korean Class A EMC declaration 13
Declaration of Conformity 13
Ventilation 14
Power Requirements 14
Using Accessories 15
Location and Mounting 15
Weight and Dimensions 15
Lifting 15
Electrical Safety 16
Protecting against electrostatic discharge 17
Instrument Maintenance 18
Cleaning the Instrument 18
Cleaning the connectors 18

Quick Start 19
Initial Inspection 20
Shipping Problems? 20
Purpose and Function 21
Options and Licenses 22
Hardware Options 22
Hardware Upgrades 23
Application Licenses 24
First-time Use 26
Load Time (initial usage only) 27

Exterior Features 29
Front Panel Features 30

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Controller interface 31
TRX connectors 32
Reference 33
System status 34
Rear Panel Features 35
Labels and Symbols 36

User Interface 39
Activating TRXs and Launching Applications 40
Launch Modular TRX 40
Configure X-Series Applications 43
Screen Interface 44
Screen Tabs 46
System Settings 47
Preset 48
Meas Bar 49
Menu Panel 50
Measurement Display 51
Control Bar 53
Minimized windows 54
Help System 55
Command Interface 57

OperatingTasks: System-Level Tasks 59

TRX Selection 60
Using HiSLIP 61
Using Socket Ports 61
Using VXI-11/SICL 61
Using Telnet Connection 62
Frequency Reference Setup 63
Port Configuration 64
Port usage 65
SCPI commands for port setup 68
Configuration Example (Tx 7, Rx 4) 69
Configuration Example (Tx 4, Rx 7) 70
Configuration Example (TxRx 7) 71
Configuration Example (TxRx 4) 72
Configuration Examples (Broadcast Mode) 73
MIMO Setup 75
MIMO configuration examples (at a common source frequency) 75
MIMO configuration examples (with two frequency segments) 79

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MIMO Type Setup 83

MIMO Analyzer Configuration 84
MIMO Source Configuration 85
Connecting to a Secondary E6680A 87
Alignments 88
“All” alignment (weekly use) 89
“Fast” alignment (daily use) 90
Other partial alignments (rarely used) 91
LAN Address Configuration 92
Configuring the LAN 93
Managing Licenses 94
Flexible Software Licensing 95

Operating Tasks: Receiver Setup 97

Measurement Setup 98
Marker Setup 102

Operating Tasks: Source Setup 105

General RF Source Setup 106
Loading and Running Waveform Files 107
Creating Waveform Sequences 109
Using the waveform sequence 110
Using Waveform Markers 111
Waveform Marker Settings 112
Generating Trigger Outputs 113
Locking Waveform Files 114
Header Utilities 116

Test Set Operating System 117

Keysight Software Installed 118
Customer Installation of Software 118
User Accounts 119
Administrator login 119
User login 119
Customer creation of accounts 120
Licensing New Application Software - After Initial Purchase 121
Transporting a License Between Test Sets 123
Windows Security 126
Windows Firewall 127
Virus protection 128

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Spyware protection 128

System Maintenance 129
Back-up 129
System Restore 129
Disk defragmenting 129
USB Connections 130
Hard Drive Partitioning and Use 130
Hard Drive Recovery Process 131

Troubleshooting 139
Where to get technical help 140
Identifying Problems 141
Returning Your Test Set for Service 142
Calling Keysight Technologies 142
Locations for Keysight Technologies 143

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Getting Started Guide

1 Safety & Environmental Information

The following topics can be found in this section:

“Warning Statements and Symbols” on page 10
“Safety” on page 11
“Environmental Conditions (Operating)” on page 12
“EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)” on page 13
“Ventilation” on page 14
“Power Requirements” on page 14
“Using Accessories” on page 15
“Location and Mounting” on page 15
“Weight and Dimensions” on page 15
“Electrical Safety” on page 16
“Protecting against electrostatic discharge” on page 17
“Instrument Maintenance” on page 18

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 Safety & Environmental Information
Warning Statements and Symbols

Warning Statements and Symbols

Caution and Warning notices are used in this document are described below.
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 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.

See also: “Labels and Symbols” on page 36.

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Safety

Safety
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted
industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe [Link]
documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by
the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe
condition.

Safety Compliance
This product complies with the essential requirements of the European Low
Voltage Directive as well as current editions of the following standards (dates
and editions are cited in the Declaration of Conformity):
— IEC/EN 61010-1
— Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
— USA: UL std no. 61010-1

Acoustic statement (European Machinery Directive)

Acoustic noise emission
LpA <70 dB
Operator position
Normal operation mode per ISO 7779

General Safety Notices

If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition
(in which all means for protection are intact) only.

No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To

prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.

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Environmental Conditions (Operating)

Environmental Conditions (Operating)

This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and
POLLUTION DEGREE 2.

This product is designed for use in the following conditions:

— For indoor use only
— Altitude up to 3000 m (9842 feet)
— Temperature 5 to 45° C
— Maximum Relative Humidity (non-condensing): 95%RH up to 40°C,
decreases linearly to 73%RH at 45°C.1

Environmental Information
Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight
Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental
stresses of Storage, Transportation and End-use; those stresses include but
are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude and power
line conditions.
Test Methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3.

1. From 40°C to 45°C, the maximum % Relative Humidity follows the line of constant
dew point.

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EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

This product complies with the essential requirements of the European EMC
Directive and the UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, as well
as current editions of the following standards (dates and editions are cited in
the Declaration of Conformity):
— IEC/EN 61326-1
— CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A
— AS/NZS CISPR 11
— ICES/NMB-001
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not
provide adequate protection to radio reception is such environments.

South Korean Class A EMC declaration

This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in
electromagnetic environments outside of the home.

Declaration of Conformity
The Declaration of Conformity for any Keysight product can be found on the
website:
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Ventilation

Ventilation
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: When installing the instrument(s) into a
cabinet, consideration shall be given to the convection flow into and out of the
cabinet. Consideration shall also be given to the individual instruments to avoid
having the heated discharge of one instrument, now becoming the cooling
intake air for another instrument.

Do not place the test set against any surface in such a way as to block its
ventilation openings. Interfering with ventilation airflow can cause the test set
to overheat.

Another area of concern is verification that the maximum ambient operating

temperature of the instrument(s) is not exceeded by cabinet installation.

Keysight recommends forced air convection whenever an instrument(s) are

installed in a cabinet and further recommends that the maximum operating
temperature of the cabinet be reduced 10°C from the lowest, of the maximum
operating temperature of a single instrument.

If there are any concerns or special requirements an Keysight Field Engineer

should be consulted to assure instrument(s) temperature compliance and
[Link].

Power Requirements
Voltage, Frequency, and Power Consumption:
100/120V, 50/60Hz, 1200W Max;
220/240V, 50/60Hz, 1300W Max
Mains supply voltage fluctuates up to +/- 10% of the nominal voltage.
Transient over-voltages are typically present on the mains supply.

The power cord is connected to internal capacitors that may remain live for 5
seconds after disconnecting the plug from its power supply.

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Using Accessories

Using Accessories
Only Keysight approved accessories shall be used.
Proper ergonomics should be considered when using accessories such as a
keyboard or a mouse.

Location and Mounting

Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable
and is easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the
instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the
mains supply before other parts of the instrument. The front panel switch is
only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch. Alternatively, 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.

Weight and Dimensions

The weight and dimensions of the E6680A are as follows:
— Weight: maximum 29.4 kg (4 TRXs installed), minimum 22.7 kg (1 TRX)
— Height: 190.4 mm
— Width: 449.9 mm
— Length: 581 mm

Lifting
As indicated by the "TWO PERSON LIFT" label, safety precautions must be
taken in lifting or carrying the instrument.
More than one person is required to safely lift or carry this instrument.
Alternately a mechanical lift can be used to eliminate the risk of personal injury.

Figure 1-1 Lift warning label

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Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety
Measurement Category: None (not intended for Measurement Category II, III or
IV).
The test set’s input ports are not designed to measure hazardous voltages, or to
be connected to equipment that is not protected from hazardous transient
voltages.

This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earth 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 is likely to make the
instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment
could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all
means for protection are intact) only. Install the instrument so that the
detachable power cord is readily identifiable and easily reached by the operator.
The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It
disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the
instrument. The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE
switch. Alternatively, 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.

This instrument has an auto-ranging line voltage input. Ensure the supply
voltage is within the specified range and voltage fluctuations do not exceed 10
percent of the nominal supply voltage.

When installing the product in a cabinet the convection into and out of the
product must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet)
must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4° C
for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power dissipated in
the cabinet is greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used. It
is your responsibility to ensure the ambient temperature does not exceed the
rated ambient temperature stated in the specification.

The Mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in
the premise electrical system. Failure, to ensure adequate earth grounding by
not using the correct components may cause product damage, and serious
injury.

Use the Keysight supplied power cord or one with the same or better electrical
rating.

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Protecting against electrostatic discharge

Protecting against electrostatic discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components
(the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever
components are transported, stored, or used).
Test equipment and ESD
To help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment:

Do not use these first three techniques when working on circuitry with a voltage
potential greater than 500 volts.

• Before connecting any coaxial cable to a test set connector for the first time
each day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable
together.
• Personnel should be grounded with a 1 MΩ resistor-isolated wrist-strap
before touching the center pin of any connector and before removing any
assembly from the test set.
• Be sure that all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent
build-up of static charge.
• Perform work on all components or assemblies at a static-safe workstation.
• Keep static-generating materials at least one meter away from all
components.
• Store or transport components in static-shielding containers.
• Always handle printed circuit board assemblies by the edges. This reduces
the possibility of ESD damage to components and prevent contamination of
exposed plating.
Additional information about ESD
For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage, contact the
Electrostatic Discharge Association ([Link] The ESD standards
developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).

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Instrument Maintenance

Instrument Maintenance

Cleaning the Instrument

To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from mains before
cleaning. Use a dry cloth slightly dampened with water to clean the external case
parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.

Cleaning the connectors

Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instrument’s power
cord removed, and in a well-ventilated area. Allow all residual liquid alcohol to
evaporate and the fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument.

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Getting Started Guide

2 Quick Start

The following topics can be found in this section:

“Initial Inspection” on page 20
“Purpose and Function” on page 21
“Options and Licenses” on page 22
“First-time Use” on page 26

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 Quick Start
Initial Inspection

Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress.
Retain undamaged shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship
the test set to another location or to Keysight Technologies for service. Verify
the contents of the container against the table below.

Item Deliverable Description

Getting Started Guide (this Provides first-time power on

document) instructions, licensing
information, operating system
information, and general
hardware information.

Keysight E6680A Wireless Test

Set

Y1168A USB keyboard and optical mouse

Y1217A Rack mount and rack rail kit

Shipping Problems?
If the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are
incomplete:
— Contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office.
— Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.
— If you must return a test set to Keysight Technologies, use the undamaged
original or comparable shipping materials. See “Returning Your Test Set for
Service” on page 142.

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Purpose and Function

Purpose and Function

The E6680A test set supports wireless device testing, with up to four
transmit/receive modules.

Figure 2-1 E6680A Front Panel

Each TRX unit in the E6680A system chassis supports eight RFIO ports. For
more information on the ports and their rules of usage, see “Port
Configuration” on page 64.

Figure 2-2 E6680A RF Interface

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Options and Licenses

Options and Licenses

Hardware Options

Designation Description

E6680A Wireless Test Set

E6680A-001 One TRX Module (M9414A), designated TRX1

E6680A-002, Up to three additional TRX Modules (M9414A), designated TRX2, TRX3, and TRX4
E6680A-003,
E6680A-004

E6680A-B2X 200 MHz Bandwidth (for a specified TRX module)

E6680A-B4X 400 MHz Bandwidth (for a specified TRX module)

E6680A-B8X 800 MHz Bandwidth (for a specified TRX module)

E6680A-M44 True MIMO, up to 4x4, in one chassis

E6680A-MTS Synchronization (with another chassis) to support 6x6 or 8x8 MIMO.

E6680A-250 Waveform License (50 pack) 1 to 3

E6680A-251 (always included in E6680A)
E6680A-252

E6680A-BTS Downlink Measurement Capability

E6680A-MSS Uplink Measurement Capability (always included in E6680A)

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Options and Licenses

Hardware Upgrades

Designation Description

E6680AU-TRX Add a TRX module (M9414A) to the chassis.

E6680AU-B2X 200 MHz bandwidth on TRX added by E6680AU-TRX above.

E6680AU-B4X 400 MHz bandwidth on TRX added by E6680AU-TRX above.

E6680AU-B8X 800 MHz bandwidth on TRX added by E6680AU-TRX above.

E6680AU-BTS Add Downlink Measurement Capability

E6680AU-BU1 Bandwidth upgrade from 200 MHz to 400 MHz on a specified TRX module.

E6680AU-BU2 Bandwidth upgrade from 200 MHz to 800 MHz on a specified TRX module.

E6680AU-BU3 Bandwidth upgrade from 400 MHz to 800 MHz on a specified TRX module.

E6680AU-M44 Add true MIMO, up to 4x4, in one chassis.

E6680AU-MTS Add synchronization (with another chassis) to support 6x6 or 8x8 MIMO.

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Options and Licenses

Application Licenses
The licenses for various applications that are installed on the E6680A controller
are listed in the Keysight License Manager, which can be launched by opening
the System Settings window (click on the gear-shaped icon near the upper
right of the display) and selecting Licensing > License Manager, as illustrated
below:

Figure 2-3 Keysight License Manager

The licenses available are described in the table below.

Licenses in this table which begin with a "Y" support both measurement and
waveform generation; licenses beginning with a "V" support measurement only.

Designation Description

V9060EM0E Test set measurement (always included in E6680A)

V9065EM1E Sequence analyzer uplink applications (always included in E6680A)

V9065EM0E Sequence analyzer downlink applications

V9080EM0E LTE/LTE-A FDD measurement

V9082EM0E LTE/LTE-A TDD measurement

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Options and Licenses

Designation Description

V9085EM0E 5G NR measurement

V9085EM1E PAvT (requires additional 5G NR license, V9085EM0E or Y9085EM0E)

Y9077EM0E 802.11a/b/g/j/n/p/af/ah waveform and measurement

Y9077EM1E 802.11ac/ax waveform and measurement

V9077EM2E 802.11be measurement

Y9077EM2E 802.11be waveform and measurement

Y9080EM0E LTE/LTE-A FDD waveform and measurement

Y9081EM0E Bluetooth™ waveform and measurement

Y9082EM0E LTE/LTE-A TDD waveform and measurement

Y9085EM0E 5G NR non-signaling waveform and measurement

Planned Future Applications:

V9071EM0E GSM/EDGE/Evo measurement

V9073EM0E W-CDMA/HSPA+ measurement

V9080EM3E NB-IoT/eMTC measurement

Y9080EM4E V2X waveform and measurement

Y9084EM0E Short range communications waveform and measurement (for Zigbee)

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First-time Use

First-time Use
The first time you boot up the E6680A test set, you will be asked to approve the
End User License Agreement by selecting Agree.

Figure 2-4 EULA window

You will also need to dismiss a Windows Security Alert by selecting Allow
Access to permit the [Link] file to run within the Windows
firewall.

Figure 2-5 Windows security alert

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Load Time (initial usage only)

The first time the E6680A is run, the process of loading and running the
measurement application involves a lengthy delay (typically between 60 and
80 minutes), while instrument data is loaded into working memory. During this
delay the progress indicator on the screen will not appear to advance. (On
subsequent occasions, the measurement application takes about one minute
to load.)
Do not interrupt the loading process during the delay.

Figure 2-6 Display screen shown while application is loading

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Getting Started Guide

3 Exterior Features

The following topics can be found in this section:

“Front Panel Features” on page 30
“Rear Panel Features” on page 35
“Labels and Symbols” on page 36

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Front Panel Features

Front Panel Features

The photo below shows the front panel of the E6680A.

Figure 3-1 E6680A front panel

These sections of the front panel are described separately, as follows:

1. See “Controller interface” on page 31.
2. See “TRX connectors” on page 32.
3. See “Reference” on page 33.
4. See “System status” on page 34.

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Front Panel Features

Controller interface

Figure 3-2 Controller interface

Connector/Indicator Description

(1) This connector supports a connection to a monitor with a DisplayPort input.

Monitor Port

(2) —DRIVE: When the Solid State Drive is active, the LED will flash.
Drive/Power/User
—POWER: If the LED is on, the power supply to the controller is good and the
system should boot.
—USER: Not used.

(3) This BNC trigger connector is not used by the E6680A.

Trig

(4) Two TCP/IP Interface connectors that are used for remote test set operation. Choose the LAN 1
LAN1 & LAN2 port to have an IP address assigned to the test set dynamically, using DHCP. If your local
network does not support DHCP, choose the LAN 2 port to use a private static IP address.
(“Port Configuration” on page 64)

(5) Two USB 3.0 interface ports are provided.

USB 3.0 (SS)

(6) Four USB 2.0 interface ports are provided.

USB 2.0

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Front Panel Features

TRX connectors

Figure 3-3 TRX connectors

Connector Description

(1) thru (8) Each of these Type N connectors can be configured as a half-duplex RF port (input or output), or
RFIO 1 thru RFIO 8 as full-duplex port (input and output).

(9) These BNC connectors are for triggers (configurable as input or output triggers). They can be set
Trig 1 & Trig 2 up as source triggers or receiver triggers.

(10) This LED indicates the status of the TRX module. The LED lights green when the measurement
TRXn Status application software is loaded for the TRX. The light turns red if the TRX develops an error
condition which it is unable to correct.

For RFIO 1 through RFIO 8, the maximum input power is +30 dBm, 0 VDC.
Excessive input RF power could cause damage.

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Reference

Figure 3-4 System interfaces

Connector/Indicator Description

(1) This LED indicates the status of the frequency reference.

Ref Status
—Green: frequency reference is operating normally.
—Red: frequency reference is unlocked.
—Off: frequency reference has lost power or lost connection to the controller.

(2) This BNC connector provides a 10 MHz output reference signal.

10 MHz Out

(3) This BNC connector accepts a 10 MHz input reference signal.

Ref In

The reference is used in common by all TRX modules installed in the test set. See
“Frequency Reference Setup” on page 63 for additional information.

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Front Panel Features

System status

Figure 3-5 System status

Indicator/Control Description

(1) This amber LED is off when chassis temperature is in the normal operating range. The LED
Temp flashes to indicate the chassis is overheated. (It is never on continuously.)

(2) This green LED is off when the chassis is turned off. It is on continuously when the fans are
Fan running normally. The LED flashes whenever a fan is stopped or running too slowly.

(3) This blue LED is off when the chassis is turned off. It is on continuously when all supply voltages
Power are normal. The LED flashes whenever a supply voltage is outside its normal range.

(5) This pushbutton is used to turn chassis power on and off.

On/Standby
Pushbutton

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Rear Panel Features

Rear Panel Features

Figure 3-6 E6680A rear panel

Number Item Name Description

1 Line power input The AC power connection. See the product specifications for more details.

2 POWER SYNCH IN/OUT These multi-pin connectors are reserved for future use.

3 FAN Fan speed control (settings are HIGH and AUTO).

4 INHIBIT Inhibit switch. The settings are DEF (default) and MAN (manual).

—When the switch is in the default position, the chassis is powered

up by the front panel ON/Standby pushbutton. This is the
recommended setting.
—When the switch is in the manual position, the chassis is powered
up by the Inhibit input signal on the rear panel INHIBIT/VOLTAGE
MON DB-9 connector.

5 INHIBIT/VOLTAGE MON This DB-9 connector provides access for testing of internal power supply
voltages. The voltages (by Pin #) are: (1) Logic Gnd, (2) +5 VDC, (3) Rsrvd, (4)
+3.3 VDC, (5) Inhibit [Low], (6) +12 VDC, (7) Rsrvd, (8) -12 VDC, (9) Logic Gnd.

6 10 MHz REF OUT This BNC connector is not used by the E6680A. The front panel 10 MHz OUT
connector should be used instead.

7 10 MHz REF IN This BNC connector is not used by the E6680A. The front panel REF IN connector
should be used instead.

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Labels and Symbols

Labels and Symbols

Labels and symbols which may be shown on the E6680E (mainly on the rear
panel of the chassis) are described in the table below.

Symbol Description

This symbol marks the standby position of the power line switch.

This symbol marks the ON position of the power line switch.

This symbol marks the OFF position of the power line switch.

This symbol indicates the input power required is AC.

This symbol indicates DC voltage.

This symbol indicates a three-phase alternating current.

This symbol indicates frame or chassis terminal.

The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is
necessary for the user to refer to the instruction in the documentation.

This symbol indicates the presence of a laser device.

This symbol indicates that the surface can be hot.

This symbol identifies the Protective Conductor Terminal.

This symbol indicates the equipment is protected throughout by double or reinforced

insulation.

The CE marking is a registered trademark of the European Community (if accompanied by

a year, it is the year when the design was proven). It indicates that the product complies
with all relevant directives.

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Symbol Description

UK conformity mark is a UK government owned mark.

Products showing this mark comply with all applicable UK regulations.

The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicable to our product.

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA international.

Canada EMC label.

Interference-Causing Equipment Standard for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM)
equipment. Matériel industriel, scientifique et médical (ISM).

CE/ICES/ISM label. This is a space-saver label that combines three markings — CE with
CAN ICES (see above) and ISM (see below).

The RCM mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Communications and Media
Authority.

This is a combined marking to indicate product compliance with the Industry Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES/NMB-001). This is also a symbol of an
Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product (CISPR 11, Clause 5).

This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product (CISPR 11,
Clause 5).

South Korean Certification (KC) mark. It includes the marking’s identifier code.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that separate collection for waste electric
and electronic equipment (WEEE) is required, as obligated by the EU DIRECTIVE and other
National legislation. Please refer to
[Link]/go/takeback for information about your trade-in options
with Keysight, in addition to product takeback instructions.

China Restricted Substance Product Label. The EPUP (environmental protection use
period) number in the center indicates the time period during which no hazardous or toxic
substances or elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use and
generally reflects the expected useful life of the product.

Universal recycling symbol. This symbol indicates compliance with the China standard GB
18455-2001 as required by the China RoHS regulations for paper/fiberboard packaging.

This mark indicates product has been designed to meet the requirements of “IP x y”,
where “x” is the solid particle protection and “y” is the liquid ingress protection.

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Getting Started Guide

4 User Interface

This is a basic introduction to the E6680A’s user interface.

The following topics can be found in this section:
Activating TRXs and Launching Applications on page 40
Screen Interface on page 44
Command Interface on page 57

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Activating TRXs and Launching Applications

Activating TRXs and Launching Applications

(See “First-time Use” on page 26.)
Two desktop icons provide access to utilities which support the E6680A’s
measurement applications. The Launch Modular TRX icon is used to determine
which TRXs are activated. The Configure Applications icon is used to determine
which measurement applications run by default when a TRX is activated.

Figure 4-1 Desktop icons

Launch Modular TRX

This tool shows which of the four possible TRXs are installed in the PXIe rack,
and identifies them by SCPI address. At a minimum, TRX1 must be installed,
and cannot be disabled using this tool. However, the other TRXs, if installed,
can be selected or deselected using the checkboxes in the left column. When
the desired TRXs are selected in the checkboxes, click Run Selected to
activate them. Normally you will select all TRXs which are installed.
It is usually not necessary to select the Launch Modular TRX icon,
because the E6680A activates the TRXs at startup, and launches the
measurement application for each TRX that is present. The icon is typically used
to make a change to the existing setup of TRX modules (for example, to
deactivate or reactivate one of the TRXs).

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Figure 4-2 Modular TRX tool: select TRXs

If the table in the window above does not list all of the TRX modules installed in
the system, click Refresh to force a new hardware scan. To check the status of
licensed features for each TRX, click Module Licenses.
The Update FPGA button is used when installing a new TRX into an E6680A
which was purchased without it, to ensure software compatibility.

Figure 4-3 Modular TRX tool: other features

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This screen is displayed while the software is loading:

Figure 4-4 Application greeting screen

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Configure X-Series Applications

Click the Configure X-Series Applications icon to launch this utility, which
allows you to specify which of the E6680A’s measurement applications will be
preloaded into memory at startup. Preloading the most frequently-used
applications is a convenience (however, selecting fewer of them for preload
shortens the startup time and uses less memory).

Figure 4-5 Configure X-Series applications

A selector at the lower left of the window allows you specify which application
will be running when the E6680A starts up.

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Screen Interface
The overall appearance of the display interface is illustrated below. Different
parts of it are discussed in more detail in the following sections.

Figure 4-6 Application display interface (with results window for Channel Power)

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Elements of the interface are discussed in more detail in the following sections.

Figure 4-7 Elements of the display interface

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Screen Tabs
These are used to select a measurement screen for viewing and configuration
(to add another screen, click the + button at the right of the existing tabs).

Figure 4-8 Screen tabs

Clicking on the currently selected tab brings up the Mode/Meas/View dialog,

to change settings for that screen.

Figure 4-9 Mode/Meas/View dialog

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System Settings
Clicking the "gear" icon opens the System Settings dialog, which allows you to
access various information screens and settings interfaces. The tabs on the left
side let you access various configuration screens.

Figure 4-10 System Settings

The System Settings screens include:

— System
— I/O Config
— User Interface
— Power On
— Restore Defaults
— Alignments
— Licensing
— Security
— Diagnostics
— Service

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Preset
Clicking this icon opens a menu which provides access to the various ways in
which settings can be restored to a default condition or a condition you
defined earlier.

Figure 4-11 Preset

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Meas Bar
This bar displays important settings for the measurement, in a series of
annotation panels which can be clicked on to reveal menu choices for them.
The panel at the far left, for example, allows you to toggle between continuous
and single measurement modes, and also to restart or pause a measurement.

Figure 4-12 Meas Bar

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Menu Panel
Clicking on the name at the top of the menu offers the available menus
(Amplitude, BW, and so on) for selection. The selected menu is usually divided
into separate sub-menus, any of which can be selected by clicking on the tabs
to the right (for example, the tabs on the right of the Amplitude menu
represent the Y Scale and Range sub-menus). Which items are included on a
menu depend on which measurement is currently active, and sometimes on
how other settings have been configured.

Figure 4-13 Menus (and sub-menus)

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Measurement Display
The interface is centered around the display windows, which show the results
of a measurement. The number of windows and the type of information
displayed in them varies from measurement to measurement. For example, the
Modulation Analysis measurement example below shows a constellation
diagram, two graphical displays, and a table of numerical data.

Figure 4-14 Measurement Display for Modulation Analysis

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The Power vs. Time measurement below is simpler, showing only one graph
(for RF Envelope) and one table of numerical data.

Figure 4-15 Measurement Display for Power vs. Time

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Control Bar
This provides controls and information displays related to various instrument
functions that are independent of the current measurement.

Figure 4-16 Control Bar

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Minimized windows
Minimized windows can be brought back up by finding the icon representing
them in the Windows taskbar. Although the graphics for any two TRXs will look
alike (as in the illustration below), hovering the mouse over one of them will
display its TRX number and a small graphic representation of its measurement
screen.

Figure 4-17 Reopening minimized windows

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Help System
Detailed information about all features of the test software is available from the
help system. To open the help content for the mode currently running, click the
question-mark icon at the bottom of the screen. Because menus and features
differ between (for example) the WLAN mode and the 5GNR mode, separate
help systems for these modes are installed on the system.

Figure 4-18 Opening the help content

Within the help system, information can be found either by using the Search
window at the upper right or by navigating the Contents tab at the left.
However, when you are looking for information specific to a menu selection or
other feature of the user interface, it is easier to find it by using the
context-sensitive help system described on the following page.

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Context-sensitive help
To access information about a particular feature of the user interface,
right-click on that feature; a popup menu appears which shows Help on this
setting as a selection. This selection opens the help content to a page which is
specific to that feature. For example, the help page for Avg|Hold Number in the
Meas Setup > Settings menu explains the feature, provides the syntax for the
equivalent SCPI commands (in complete and abbreviated forms), and specifies
the default value (Preset) and range (Min/Max) of the possible settings.

Figure 4-19 Accessing help for a particular feature

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Command Interface
In addition to being controlled and monitored by way of the screen interface,
the instrument can be controlled and monitored by means of SCPI commands.
For example, averaging can be disabled for the ACP measurement screen by
changing the Averaging setting to On in the Meas Setup > Settings menu. The
same thing can be done by sending the command
[:SENSe]:ACPower:AVERage:[STATe] OFF

Figure 4-20 Screen interface setting vs. SCPI command

In the SCPI command syntax, variables are indicated by angled brackets; for
example, a parameter specifying an amplitude in dBm might be represented in
the command syntax by the variable <ampl>, but in an actual command this
variable be replaced by an actual value, such as -10.
Where a command parameter must be one of a limited set of choices, the
alternatives are listed, with vertical lines separating the choices: OFF|ON|0|1.
The SCPI syntax allows for certain elements of a command to be omitted for
brevity. Where a command name is given in a mixture of upper-case and
lower-case letters, the lower-case letters are optional (for example, AVERage
can be shortened to AVER). Also, any element that is enclosed in brackets is
optional (however, if you do include the optional element, omit the brackets).
This command:
[:SENSe]:ACPower:AVERage:[STATe] OFF
can be sent in its long format:
:SENSe:ACPower:AVERage:STATe OFF
Or it can be shortened by omitting lower-case characters:
:SENS:ACP:AVER:STAT OFF
Or it can be shortened further by omitting the bracketed elements:
ACP:AVER OFF

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To take another example, the command which sets the measurement center
frequency has the following syntax:
[:SENSe]:FREQuency:CENTer <freq>
This command can be sent in its long form:
:SENSe:FREQuency:CENTer 16 GHz
However, it can also be shortened to:
:FREQ:CENT 16 GHz

There is not always a command equivalent for a function of the screen interface
(some functions which relate only to the display do not need a command). Also,
there is not always a screen interface equivalent for a command (some
commands perform functions which aren’t available from the screen interface).

Detailed information about the SCPI commands and how they are used is
provided in the help file for the measurement application you are running.

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5 OperatingTasks: System-Level Tasks

The following topics can be found in this section:

“TRX Selection” on page 60
“Frequency Reference Setup” on page 63
“Port Configuration” on page 64
“MIMO Setup” on page 75
“Alignments” on page 88
“LAN Address Configuration” on page 92
“Managing Licenses” on page 94

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TRX Selection

TRX Selection
On the monitor or remote desktop view of the test set, each TRX is represented
by a separate XSA window. You can identify which TRX a window controls by
looking for the identifier (TRX1 through TRX4 for a fully loaded system) at the
top left corner of the window. (The TRXs are placed in numerical order in the
PXIe chassis, beginning with TRX1 on the left.)

Figure 5-1 Identifying application windows for different TRXs

Although the test set as a whole is assigned only one IP address for the entire
PXIe chassis, the individual TRXs within the chassis can be differentiated in
network communication with the test set. The means of identifying a TRX
depends upon the connection method, as outlined below. (You can also verify
the connections for any TRX from the System Settings > I/O Config menu.)

Figure 5-2 SCPI LAN on I/O Config Menu

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Using HiSLIP
HiSLIP (High-Speed LAN Instrument Protocol) is the recommended interface for
connection to the E6680A, because of its superior performance characteristics.

Use hislip0 through hislip3:

— TRX1:
TCPIP0::<IP Address>::hislip0::INSTR
— TRX2:
TCPIP0::<IP Address>::hislip1::INSTR
— TRX3:
TCPIP0::<IP Address>::hislip2::INSTR
— TRX4:
TCPIP0::<IP Address>::hislip3::INSTR

Using Socket Ports

Use sockets 5025, 5125, 5225, and 5325:
— TRX1:
5025
— TRX2:
5125
— TRX3:
5225
— TRX4:
5325

Using VXI-11/SICL
Use inst0 through inst3:
— TRX1:
TCPIP0::<IP Address>::inst0::INSTR
— TRX2:
TCPIP0::<IP Address>::inst1::INSTR
— TRX3:
TCPIP0::<IP Address>::inst2::INSTR
— TRX4:
TCPIP0::<IP Address>::inst3::INSTR

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Using Telnet Connection

Use telnet ports 5023, 5123, 5223, 5323:
— TRX1:
5023
— TRX2:
5123
— TRX3:
5223
— TRX4:
5323

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Frequency Reference Setup

Frequency Reference Setup

The frequency reference for the test set as a whole (see “Reference” on
page 33) is used by all TRX modules, but settings affecting it are made only to
TRX1.
In the TRX1 application window, select Input/Output > Freq Ref Input to select
the Freq Ref Input mode (Sense, Internal, or External).

Figure 5-3 Freq Ref Input menu (TRX 1)

By default, the selected mode is Sense. In this mode, the test set will detect
the presence of a suitable external reference input, and use it; otherwise it will
use the test set’s internal reference. Sense is usually the preferred setting,
because it allows the test set to function normally even if the reference input
signal is lost.
If Internal is selected, the test set will use its own internal oscillator as a
reference, even if an external reference input is present.
If External is selected, the test set will use the 10 MHz external reference input
signal provided at the front panel Ref In connector.
To avoid creating an error condition, be sure that a 10 MHz reference signal is
actually being delivered to the Ref In connector whenever External mode is
selected (or else use Sense mode instead).

Although the user interface has an External Ref Freq setting, for this model the
frequency of the reference input is fixed at 10 MHz, and cannot be set to a
different frequency.

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Port Configuration

Port Configuration
Each TRX unit has its own analyzer and RF source; these communicate with a
set of eight RFIO ports through the RF interface matrix illustrated below. Each
RFIO port can be an input port (accepting a signal to be analyzed), as an
output port (providing an RF stimulus), or as a full-duplex port (doing both).
For MIMO port configurations, see

Figure 5-4 TRX RF interface matrix

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Port usage
Because the RF source sends signals to the ports through splitters, while the
analyzer receives signals from the ports through a switch, the same signal can
be sent simultaneously to as many as four ports, while only one port at a time
can send back a signal to the analyzer.
The RFIO ports of each TRX consist of four pairs of ports which are functionally
related because of the receiver-path switches they share. In the example
below, the RF matrix for RFIO 4 and RFIO 7 is shown. An identical RF matrix is
provided for the other three pairs: 6 and 1, 2 and 5, 3 and 8. Examples in the
following pages show only 4 and 7, but the same could be done for the other
three pairs in each case.

Figure 5-5 Paired ports (RFIO 4 and RFIO 7)

The pairing of ports in this way places some restrictions on how they are used;
see “Port combinations for paired ports” on page 66.

RF power in full duplex mode

Any port can be used in full duplex mode (Tx/Rx in the diagram above), by
setting the same port as an input and an output. Because of the diplexer path
used in full duplex mode (highlighted in red in the diagram), there is a power
loss of about 5 dB, compared to half-duplex mode. For this reason, full duplex
mode is only recommended in situations where it is acceptable to compromise
on maximum RF output power (in transmit mode) and low-end sensitivity (in
receive mode).

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Port combinations for paired ports

For any port pair (7/4, 6/1, 2/5, or 3/8), the following rules apply:
— If one port is used to transmit, the other can be used only to receive.
— If one port is used in full duplex mode (simultaneous transmit/receive), the
other port is unavailable for use, because all the resources of the pair are
assigned to the full duplex port.
The possible combinations of settings for a port pair are illustrated below.

Figure 5-6 Supported settings for paired ports

It is also possible to use one of these ports for Tx and a port from a different
pair as Rx. For example, port RFIO 7 can be the output, and RF10 1 can be the
input.

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Setting input and output ports

To set the Tx (RF Output Port), go to the menu Input/Output > RF Source
menu, and select the port from the RF Output Port dropdown list.
To set the Rx (RF Input Port), go to the menu Input/Output > Input menu, and
select the port from the RF Input Port dropdown list.
These menus are illustrated below.
When an unused port is set to NONE, this applies a ground termination to the
port, to optimize port isolation.

Figure 5-7 Setting the output and input ports

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SCPI commands for port setup

Input port command
The SCPI command for setting an input port is:
:FEED:RF:PORT:INP RFIO{n}
The value of n can be 1 through 8. For full duplex mode, set the same port as
both input and output.
An unused port can be set to NONE instead of RFIO{n}.
Example: to set up RFIO 4 as the input port, send the command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:INP RFIO4

Output port command

The SCPI command for setting an output port is:
:FEED:RF:PORT:OUTP RFIO{n}
The value of n can be 1 through 8. For full duplex mode, set the same port as
both input and output.
An unused port can be set to NONE instead of RFIO{n}.
Example: to set up RFIO 7 as the output port, send the command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:OUTP RFIO7

Broadcast command
The SCPI command for broadcast mode (see “Configuration Examples
(Broadcast Mode)” on page 73) is:
:FEED:RF:PORT:OUTP:BROadcast P12|P34|P1234|P56|P78|P5678|OFF
The "P" parameter specifies the port numbers included; for example, to set up
ports 5, 6, 7, and 8 in broadcast mode, send the command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:OUTP:BRO P5678
Broadcast mode does not allow port combinations other than those listed above.
Because P3456 is not listed, it would not be possible to use ports 3, 4, 5, and 6
in broadcast mode.

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Configuration Example (Tx 7, Rx 4)

Setting up RFIO 7 for transmit, RFIO 4 for receive.

Figure 5-8 Example: Tx 7, Rx 4

Set up the RF Input using this menu setting or its equivalent command:
Input/Output > Input > RF Input Port > RFIO 4
Command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:INP RFIO4
Then set up the RF Output using this menu setting or its equivalent command:
Input/Output > RF Source > RF Output > RFIO 7
Command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:OUTP RFIO7

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Configuration Example (Tx 4, Rx 7)

Setting up RFIO 4 for transmit, RFIO 7 for receive.

Figure 5-9 Example: Tx 4, Rx 7

Set up the RF Input using this menu setting or its equivalent command:
Input/Output > Input > RF Input Port > RFIO 7
Command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:INP RFIO7
Then set up the RF Output using this menu setting or its equivalent command:
Input/Output > RF Source > RF Output > RFIO 4
Command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:OUTP RFIO4

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Configuration Example (TxRx 7)

Setting up RFIO 7 for full duplex. (See “RF power in full duplex mode” on
page 65.)

Figure 5-10 Example: TxRx 7

Set up the RF Input using this menu setting or its equivalent command:
Input/Output > Input > RF Input Port > RFIO 7
Command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:INP RFIO7
Then set up the RF Output using this menu setting or its equivalent command:
Input/Output > RF Source > RF Output > RFIO 7
Command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:OUTP RFIO7

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Configuration Example (TxRx 4)

Setting up RFIO 4 for full duplex. (See “RF power in full duplex mode” on
page 65.)

Figure 5-11 Example: TxRx 4

Set up the RF Input using this menu setting or its equivalent command:
Input/Output > Input > RF Input Port > RFIO 4
Command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:INP RFIO4
Then set up the RF Output using this menu setting or its equivalent command:
Input/Output > RF Source > RF Output > RFIO 4
Command:
:FEED:RF:PORT:OUTP RFIO4

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Configuration Examples (Broadcast Mode)

Setting up two or four outputs of the same signal (broadcast mode). In this
example the output ports are RFIO 5, 6, 7, and 8. It would be also be possible
to use ports RFIO 5 and 6, or ports RFIO 7 and 8.

Figure 5-12 Example: broadcast mode (ports 5 - 8)

Set up the RF Output using this command:

:FEED:RF:PORT:OUTP:BROadcast P5678
Broadcast mode is set up only by means of SCPI commands, not by making
menu selections.

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In the example below, broadcast mode is set up for ports RFIO 1, 2, 3, and 4.
(These ports are grouped above the diagonal line on the TRX front panel.) It
would be also be possible to use ports RFIO 1 and 2, or ports RFIO 3 and 4.

Figure 5-13 Example: broadcast mode (ports 1 - 4)

Set up the RF Output using this command:

:FEED:RF:PORT:OUTP:BROadcast P1234
Broadcast mode is set up only by means of SCPI commands, not by making
menu selections.

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MIMO Setup

MIMO Setup
In WLAN mode, True MIMO (simultaneous rather than switched MIMO) is
supported for the MIMO Modulation Analysis measurement. (This functionality
is not available in Sequence Analyzer mode.) Setting up this type of
measurement requires configuration of two or more separate TRXs. (See the
WLAN Mode help files for more information about this measurement.)
For MIMO Modulation Analysis, two or more measurement data streams are
captured simultaneously, by two or more separate TRXs in the E6680A. In the
E6680A, the TRXs share a common frequency source (if a second source
frequency is used, a second E6680A is needed). The TRXs also share a common
IP address, but have separate socket numbers. In MIMO testing, a single TRX
(TRX 1) is designated the primary, and it controls the other TRX or TRXs used.
The following sections provide examples of the various possible MIMO
configurations.

MIMO configuration examples (at a common source frequency)

MIMO testing is usually done at a common source frequency. Tests involving
non-contiguous bandwidth segments require two source frequencies
(indicated by a "+" sign in the Sync Config setting), see “MIMO configuration
examples (with two frequency segments)” on page 79.
Here is an example of 2x2 MIMO:

Figure 5-14 2X2 MIMO connections

In the example setup shown here, TRX 1 runs the MIMO Modulation Analysis
measurement, and is also configured to control TRX 2, which collects the
second data stream. The primary TRX controls the measurement settings for
the secondary TRX, and also processes the measurement data collected by the
secondary. (The display window for the secondary will display a mostly-blank
screen, with a message indicating that it is in use by the primary.)

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In the examples of 3x3 and 4x4 MIMO below, TRX 1 runs the MIMO Modulation
Analysis measurement, and is also configured to control the other TRX units,
which collect the additional data streams.

Figure 5-15 3X3 MIMO connections

Figure 5-16 4X4 MIMO connections

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Here is an example of 6x6 MIMO:

Figure 5-17 6X6 MIMO connections

In the example setup shown here, TRX 1 runs the MIMO Modulation Analysis
measurement. It is also configured to control TRX 2 to 4, which collect the
second, third, and fourth data streams. In addition, it is configured to run a
second E6680A, and use two of its TRXs to collect the fifth and sixth data
streams.

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Here is an example of 8x8 MIMO:

Figure 5-18 8x8 MIMO connections

In the example setup shown here, TRX 1 runs the MIMO Modulation Analysis
measurement. It is also configured to control TRX 2 to 4, which collect the
second, third, and fourth data streams. In addition, it is configured to run a
second E6680A, and use all four of its TRXs to collect the fifth, sixth, seventh,
and eighth data streams.

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MIMO configuration examples (with two frequency segments)

The previous MIMO configuration examples were for MIMO testing at a
common source frequency. It is also possible to use separate source
frequencies (to cover non-contiguous bandwidth segments).
Tests involving two source frequency segments are indicated by a "+" sign in
the Sync Config setting. Depending on the number of ports used, a second
E6680A may be required.
Here is an example of 1x1 + 1x1 MIMO:

Figure 5-19 1x1 + 1x1 MIMO connections

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Here is an example of 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO:

Figure 5-20 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO connections

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Here is an example of 3x3 + 3x3 MIMO (a second E6680A chassis is required in

this case):

Figure 5-21 3x3 + 3x3 MIMO connections

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Here is an example of 4x4 + 4x4 MIMO:

Figure 5-22 4x4 + 4x4 MIMO connections

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MIMO Type Setup

For the MIMO Modulation Analysis measurement, go to the Meas Setup >
MIMO Type menu and select 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 6x6, or 8x8. (This setting
determines how many constellation diagrams are displayed for the
measurement.) The equivalent SCPI command is:
[:SENSe]:EVMMimo:TYPe M2M2|M3M3|M4M4|M6M6|M8M8

Figure 5-23 MIMO Type menu

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MIMO Analyzer Configuration

The MIMO configuration that is set up here needs to match the
MIMO Type selection, as described above. Error messages will be
displayed until the two are in agreement.

For MIMO testing, it is necessary to coordinate and control the TRXs within the
E6680A (and with any other E6680A which might be used for 6x6 or 8x8
MIMO). TRX1 in the main E6680A is primary; all other TRXs are secondary.
From the primary TRX window (TRX 1), in WLAN mode, MIMO Modulation
Analysis measurement, select Meas Setup > Global > Remote Analyzer
Config. Use Add Analyzer to add a row to the table for each TRX (including
TRXs in a second E6680A). TRXs 1-4 are represented by socket ports 5025,
5125, 5225, and 5325. If there is a second E6680A, it will have a different IP
address. Use Verify Highlighted Analyzer to make sure each TRX is present
and recognized by the system. Use Select Highlighted Analyzer to take
control of a TRX, or Release Highlighted Analyzer to release it.
For more information, see the WLAN mode help files under: WLAN Mode /
WLAN MIMO Modulation Analysis Measurement / Meas Setup / Global /
Remote Analyzer Config.

Figure 5-24 MIMO Analyzer Config (bottom four rows of table are for a second E6680A)

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MIMO Source Configuration

Because different MIMO test setups use various combinations of TRXs, the
Input/Output > RF Source > Source Sync Setup menu is used to specify the
Sync Config and Sync Type settings:

Figure 5-25 Source Sync menus

In the Input/Ouput > RF Source > Source Sync menu, click Sync Config and
select the source synchronization type from the dropdown list (2x2, 3x3, 4x4,
2x2 + 2x2, 1x1 + 1x1, 3x3 + 3x3, 4x4 + 4x4, 6x6, or 8x8).

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In the window for the primary TRX, go to the Input/Output > RF Source >
Source Sync > Sync Settings window and set Sync Settings Switch to the On
state. Use the Add Secondary button to add secondary devices to the table.
The Segment 2 Setup selections are not settable for MIMO measurements at a
single frequency, and are grayed out; for MIMO measurements at two separate
frequencies, Sync Segment 2 can be enabled and the Segment 2 Frequency
can be specified. These settings apply to the second bandwidth segment (that
is, "2x2 + 2x2" means "2x2 + 2x2", with the highlighted segment being the
second segment).
If there is a second E6680A used, it will have a different IP address, but it will
use the same Socket Port numberings scheme for its four TRXs. Adding that
address adds all the TRXs into the source table together.
For more information, see the WLAN mode help files under: WLAN Mode /
Input/Output /RF Source / Source Sync / Sync Settings.

Figure 5-26 Source Sync Setup menu (bottom four rows of table are for a second E6680A)

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Connecting to a Secondary E6680A

Connecting to a Secondary E6680A

For configurations requiring a second E6680A, the following cable
interconnections are needed:

Type of Signal On Primary E6680A On Secondary E6680A

Frequency Reference 10 MHz Out Ref In

Trigger Trig 1 Trig 1

Trigger Trig 2 Trig 2

Figure 5-27 Connecting two E6680As

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Alignments

Alignments
Alignments are internal calibration adjustments which each TRX module must
make to ensure that internal signal levels are properly maintained.
To avoid interruptions, the alignments are not run automatically, either at
startup or afterward; you must run them explicitly.
The System Settings > Alignments > Align Now menu is illustrated below.

Figure 5-28 Alignments > Align Now menu

The TRX’s internal temperature and the time since the most recent alignment
can be checked by selecting System Settings> Alignments > Show
Alignment Statistics, as illustrated below.

Figure 5-29 Show Alignment Statistics

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Alignments

The available alignments are described in the table below.

Table 5-1 The five alignment types

Alignment Description

Align All Perform all possible alignments, to get the best RF and IF performance for both the
source and the receiver.

Align Source Perform all alignments needed to get the best RF and IF performance for the source.

Align Perform all alignments needed to get the best RF and IF performance for the analyzer.
Analyzer

Align Fast To save time, perform most of the source and analyzer alignments.

Align LO Perform only the LO Leakage relative alignments, for both the source and the analyzer.
Leakage

“All” alignment (weekly use)

This alignment of all RF subsystems in the TRX should be performed when any
of the following statements are true:

1. The TRX’s internal temperature has drifted more than 5° C since the
previous "All" alignment (see “Show Alignment Statistics” on page 88).
2. More than 7 days have elapsed since the previous “All” alignment
3. More than 8 hours have elapsed since the previous "Fast" alignment (or
"All" alignment).
The “All” alignment typically takes less than 15 minutes to run.
The alignment process requires a 45-minute preliminary warm-up period, after
applying power or after restarting the XSA application (when the application is
not running, power is not applied to the TRXs; therefore an application shutdown
has the same effect on alignment as a power shutdown).

Make sure there is not an interfering signal being applied to the RFIO ports while
the alignment is running. This can cause at least a portion of the alignment
process to be skipped; you will see an error message (such as "Align Analyzer
skipped"), and will have to re-run that portion of the process.

To run the alignment, select System Settings> Alignments > Align Now >
Align Now All, or send the SCPI command:
:CAL

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“Fast” alignment (daily use)

This partial alignment saves time by omitting some of the finer adjustments
(such as IF Response Alignments) of the "All" alignment process. This
alignment should be performed when any of the following statements are true:

1. The TRX’s internal temperature has drifted more than 5° C since the
previous "All" alignment (see “Show Alignment Statistics” on page 88).
2. More than 7 days have elapsed since the previous “All” alignment
3. More than 8 hours have elapsed since the previous "Fast" alignment (or
"All" alignment).
The “Fast” alignment typically takes less than 9 minutes to run.
The alignment process requires a 45-minute preliminary warm-up period, after
applying power or after restarting the XSA application (when the application is
not running, power is not applied to the TRXs; therefore an application shutdown
has the same effect on alignment as a power shutdown).

Make sure there is not an interfering signal being applied to the RFIO ports while
the alignment is running. This can cause at least a portion of the alignment
process to be skipped; you will see an error message (such as "Align RF
skipped"), and will have to re-run that portion of the process.

To run the alignment, select System Settings> Alignments > Align Now >
Align Fast, or send the SCPI command:
:CAL:INT:FAST

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Other partial alignments (rarely used)

The only partial alignment which is run routinely is the "Fast" alignment.
However, it is sometimes appropriate to run some other subset of the
processes included in Align Now All.
This need typically arises when a previous alignment was partly successful, but
an error message such as "Align Analyzer skipped" was displayed. You can
correct the problem which caused the alignment failure (typically an interfering
RF signal applied to an RFIO port) and then run only the part of the "All"
alignment that was skipped.
1. Select System Settings > Alignments > Align Now> Align Source, or send
the SCPI commands:
:CAL:INT:SOUR
*WAI
2. Select System Settings > Alignments > Align Now > Align Analyzer, or
send the SCPI commands:
:CAL:INT:REC
*WAI
3. Select System Settings > Alignments > Align Now > Align LO Leakage, or
send the SCPI commands:
:CAL:INT:LOL
*WAI
Any alignment process requires a 45-minute preliminary warm-up period, after
applying power or after restarting the XSA application (when the application is
not running, power is not applied to the TRXs; therefore an application shutdown
has the same effect on alignment as a power shutdown).

Make sure there is not an interfering signal being applied to the RFIO ports while
the alignment is running. This can cause at least a portion of the alignment
process to be skipped; you will see an error message (such as "Align Analyzer
skipped"), and will have to re-run that portion of the process.

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LAN Address Configuration

LAN Address Configuration

The E6680A supports both dynamic and static assignment of its IP address,
using ports LAN 1 and LAN 2 respectively.
The LAN 1 port is designed for dynamic IP addressing, using the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol. If your site network supports DHCP, the E6680A will be
assigned an IP address automatically when it is connected to the LAN. Once
the address is assigned, it is listed, along with the computer name, under
System > Show > System. The address or computer name can be used to find
the test set on the LAN. However, to see the System > Show > System screen
and find this information, it is necessary either to connect a monitor to the front
panel monitor port, or else to use the LAN 2 port to connect test set to a PC
directly.

Figure 5-30 Checking the LAN address

Using the LAN 1 port to connect the test set directly to the public LAN is
potentially insecure, because the test set does not provide anti-virus
protection. Connecting the test set to the public LAN by way of a PC with
antivirus protection is the preferred solution.
The LAN 2 port is designed to use a private static IP address, [Link]
(changing this address is possible but not recommended). This port can be
used for direct connection to a PC.

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LAN Address Configuration

To find the test set on the LAN, you will need to know its IP address or
computer name. If you cannot easily obtain a monitor view of System > Show
> System, you can determine the computer name using the instrument serial
number. The computer name is in the format K-E6680A-nnnnn, ending in the
last five digits of the serial number.

Configuring the LAN

Hostname
The Computer Name, or hostname, is pre-configured from the factory. It must
be a unique name so that it does not conflict with other equipment on your
LAN. The pre-configured Computer Name is K-E6680A-xxxxx, where xxxxx
represents the last 5 digits of the test set serial number.
To change the Computer Name consult the Microsoft Windows Help and
Support Center.

IP Address & Gateway

The test set is pre-configured to obtain an IP Address using DHCP. The IP
Address and Gateway can be changed. Consult the Microsoft Windows Help
and Support Center to configure the LAN.

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Managing Licenses

Managing Licenses
Licenses can be tied to a particular instrument, or transferable from one
instrument to another by various means.
Licenses can be either time-based or perpetual (the latter have no expiration
date).
To verify which licenses are installed, open the Keysight License Manager from
the Windows Start menu. (It can also be opened by clicking the "gear" icon at
the upper left to open the System Settings screen, and clicking Licensing >
License Manager.) The licenses installed on the test set are listed, with
information provided about license types and expiration dates (in the
illustrated example, "Fixed" indicates a node-locked license).

Figure 5-31 Installed licenses (as displayed in Keysight License Manager)

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Flexible Software Licensing

Keysight offers a variety of flexible licensing options. Each of the four license
types is available under "Perpetual" or "Subscription" terms, as shown in the
table below:

Term: Perpetual Term: Subscription

Node-locked (Fixed) License is locked to a specific License is locked to a specific

host instrument or PC. License host instrument or PC. License
may be used indefinitely. may be used over a limited time
which is specified in the license
terms.

Transportable License is locked to one host License is locked to one host

instrument or PC at a time, but instrument or PC at a time, but
may be unlocked from one and may be unlocked from one and
locked to another. License may locked to another. License may
be used indefinitely. be used over a limited time
which is specified in the license
terms.

USB Portable License is locked to a USB License is locked to a USB

device, and can transported device, and can transported
from one host instrument or PC from one host instrument or PC
to another by physically moving to another by physically moving
the USB device. License may be the USB device. License may be
used indefinitely. used over a limited time which is
specified in the license terms.

Floating (Network) License is locked to a license License is locked to a license

server (a host PC that manage server (a host PC that manage
pools of licenses). The licenses pools of licenses). The licenses
can be used by multiple users can be used by multiple users
on multiple host instruments or on multiple host instruments or
PCs; the license server ensures PCs; the license server ensures
that each purchased license that each purchased license
count is used by only one user at count is used by only one user at
a time. License may be used a time. License may be used
indefinitely. over a limited time which is
specified in the license terms.

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KeysightCare Software Support Subscriptions

— Perpetual licenses are sold with a 12 (default), 24, 36, or 60-month software
support subscription. Support subscriptions can be renewed for a fee after
that.
— Subscription licenses include a software support subscription through the
term of the license.

Licensing New Application Software

See “Licensing New Application Software - After Initial Purchase” on
page 121.

Transporting Licenses
See “Transporting a License Between Test Sets” on page 123.

Links to more information

About license types:
[Link]
About licensing in general:
[Link]/find/licensing
About upgrading software:
[Link]/find/upgrade_to_software_support

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The following topics can be found in this section:

“Measurement Setup” on page 98
“Marker Setup” on page 102

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Measurement Setup

Measurement Setup
The analyzer/receiver function of the E6680A relates to measurement of
signals received from the DUT.
Clicking on the measurement tab at the upper left corner of the display opens
the Mode/Measurement/View Selector, which you can use to select a
particular kind of measurement. In this example, WLAN has been selected
under Mode, and the selections under Measurement are the measurements
available in that mode. (For some measurements, there are also selections to
be made under View.) In the example illustrated below, the Channel Power
measurement is selected. Click OK to run this mode/measurement selection.

Figure 6-1 Selecting Mode/Measurement

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Measurement Setup

Most measurement settings are made from the menus, which can be accessed
by selecting the dropdown button near the upper right of the display.

Figure 6-2 Accessing Menus

Selecting a menu from the dropdown list displays the menu selections (usually
the selections are indented under multiple tabs shown at the right).
For example, the Amplitude menu has three tabs; the selections under the Y
Scale and Range tabs are shown below.

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Figure 6-3 Measurement Menus

Although some menu choices involve only a simple selection (On | Off) or a
value to be entered (17 GHz), some choices cause a more elaborate selection
screen to appear in the display. In the example illustrated below, Trigger >
Trigger Settings Diagram opens an interactive display (the trigger source can
be changed from Free Run to Ext 1 by clicking on the graphic).

Figure 6-4 Trigger Settings Diagram

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Measurement Setup

Another type of complex screen which some menu selections open is a

configuration window such as the Meas Setup Summary Table, which gathers
together multiple settings on one screen to make it easier to review them.

Figure 6-5 Meas Setup Summary Table

The menu choices are different for each measurement. For more detailed
information, see the help file for the 5G application.

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Marker Setup

Marker Setup
Multiple markers can be set up on the measurement display. Under Marker >
Select Marker, choose the marker of interest and select Settings for it such as
Marker Frequency and Marker Mode.

Figure 6-6 The Marker/Settings menu

The currently selected marker can be moved simply by dragging it, but it can
also be positioned more precisely by entering a specific Marker Frequency for
it.

Figure 6-7 Changing marker frequency with cursor (left) or keypad (right)

Click Marker Settings Diagram on the Settings menu to display an interactive

graphic showing the settings and dependencies of all markers at once. Click on
a numbered Marker to select it and change its mode to Normal, Off, or Delta.

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Marker Setup

(If Delta is selected, the marker is used with reference to another marker at a
different frequency, to show the difference between trace amplitudes at those
two points on the spectrum.)
To define Marker 2 as a delta marker referenced to Marker 1, first click on the
Marker 1 icon and drag it to the space occupied by the Reference Marker icon
directly under the Marker 2 icon; this makes Marker 1 the reference marker for
Marker 2. Click on the Marker 2 icon to select it, and set the Marker Mode to
Delta.

Figure 6-8 The Marker Settings Diagram

The illustration below shows the difference between Normal mode and Delta
mode. When Marker 2 is set to Normal, it displays the actual amplitude at that
marker frequency. When Marker 2 is set to Delta, it displays the difference
between amplitude at Marker 2 and amplitude at Marker 1.

Figure 6-9 The Marker/Settings menu

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Marker Setup

Setting Couple Markers to on preserves the existing frequency separation

between active markers (that is, moving one of a pair of coupled markers
moves the other one by the same amount).

Figure 6-10 Coupled markers

In this example Marker 2 is set to a frequency 50 kHz higher than Marker 1;

moving Marker 1 up in frequency moves Marker 2 up by the same amount, so
that the 50 kHz separation is maintained.

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7 Operating Tasks: Source Setup

The following topics can be found in this section:

“General RF Source Setup” on page 106
“Loading and Running Waveform Files” on page 107
“Creating Waveform Sequences” on page 109
“Using Waveform Markers” on page 111
“Locking Waveform Files” on page 114
“Header Utilities” on page 116

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General RF Source Setup

The source function of the E6680A relates to generation of test signals to be
transmitted to the DUT. (Not all measurement scenarios require these signals,
but many do.)
Most source settings are made from the Input/Output > RF Source menu,
illustrated below.

Figure 7-1 RF Source Menu

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Loading and Running Waveform Files

Loading and Running Waveform Files

The Modulation Setup > ARB Setup window can be used to configure various
functions of the arbitrary waveform generator, and to select which waveform
files it plays.

Figure 7-2 ARB Setup Window

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Loading and Running Waveform Files

Basic Control is used to set markers and triggers, and to select waveform files
as illustrated below. Click Select Waveform to choose a waveform file that is
currently in ARB memory. If a desired waveform file is not currently shown in
the Segments in ARB Memory list, use Recall Waveform to load it.

Figure 7-3 Basic Control (ARB Setup)

A waveform file can also be recalled directly from the File >Recall window:

Figure 7-4 Recalling an ARB file (Recall function)

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Creating Waveform Sequences

Creating Waveform Sequences

Waveform Sequences is used to create a sequence of waveform files to be
played in order:
1. Click Build New Sequence.
2. In the window which opens, click Insert Waveform (this opens a window
showing the waveforms that are in ARB memory. To add a waveform to the
sequence, select it and click OK. Repeat this process to add more.
3. To add waveforms that are not shown in the table, use the Recall
Waveform function to load them into ARB memory.
4. When you have all the waveforms added, and you’ve made the desired
settings for their repetitions and markers, click Save Sequence.

Figure 7-5 Waveform sequences (ARB Setup)

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Creating Waveform Sequences

Using the waveform sequence

Once a waveform sequence file (.seq) has been saved, it can be used as if it
were a regular waveform file (.wfm). In the Recall Waveform window, change
the displayed File Type to Waveform Sequence Files and select the desired
file, which is then loaded into ARB memory, and can be used in place of a
waveform file.

Figure 7-6 Loading a waveform sequence (ARB Setup)

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Using Waveform Markers

Using Waveform Markers

ARB waveform files played by the source in the E6680A include markers within
the waveform data, together with settings for these markers included in the
header of the waveform file. One of these markers can designated for RF
blanking of the source output (that is, RF power is on only during the marker
event).
The markers can also be used to generate trigger outputs at the Trig 1 and
Trig 2 connectors on the front panel.
The overall operation of waveform markers is illustrated in the diagram below.

Figure 7-7 Waveform markers

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Using Waveform Markers

Waveform Marker Settings

The marker settings included in the ARB file header can be viewed from the
Input/Ouptut > RF Source > Modulation Setup > ARB Setup screen, under
Basic Control or under Header Utilities. Although settings can be changed in
either of these places, the changes to the header can only be saved by using
the Save Header button under Header Utilities.

Figure 7-8 Marker settings in ARB file header

Marker Polarity settings and ALC Hold settings have no effect in model
E6680A.
RF blanking is set up by Marker Routing (under Basic Control) or by RF
Blanking Routing under Header Utilities. The possible settings include:
— None (no RF blanking)
— Marker 1, 2, 3, or 4 (RF is off during the numbered marker selected here)
— Per Arb (this selection, although sometimes visible in the user interface, is
not applicable to Model E6680A)
The exact result of these settings depends upon how markers were created in
the ARB waveform file.

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Using Waveform Markers

Generating Trigger Outputs

The waveform markers can be used to generate triggers at the Trig 1 and
Trig 2 outputs on the front panel. In the Input/Output > Trigger Output menu,
separate settings are available for Trig 1 Out and Trig 2 Out. (However, the
Polarity settings have no effect in model E6680A.)
Select Source Marker N and choose Source as the output device.

Figure 7-9 Using waveform markers to generate trigger outputs

In selecting a marker under Trig 1 Out or Trig 2 Out, the options include Off
(no output trigger), Marker N (choose a numbered marker), or Source Per Arb.
If the latter option is selected, the markers are ignored, and the start of the
ARB waveform generates the trigger output.

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Locking Waveform Files

Locking Waveform Files

The measurement applications which run on the E6680A can have a "Y" license
(which supports unrestricted use of waveform files by the internal source) or a
"V" license (a measurement-oriented license which limits the source to a fixed
number of slots into which waveforms can be locked). For example, the license
Y9085EM0E supports unrestricted use of waveform files in the 5GNR mode;
the license V9085EM0E is also for the 5GNR mode but limits the source to
waveforms already locked in slots.
If you are using a "V" license, you will have to lock a waveform into a slot in
order to use it. Open the Waveform Utilities window under Arb Setup. Select
the waveform from the list of files in ARB memory and click OK. (If a waveform
you want is not shown in the table, use the Recall Waveform function to load it
into ARB memory.)

Figure 7-10 Waveform Utilities: adding a waveform

If you have previously added a waveform file, but you removed it rather than
locking it, that file name becomes unusable here; the interface will not allow you
to add a new waveform file with the same name as a file added previously, even if
that file is no longer shown in a slot.

To lock a waveform into a slot, highlight the name of the waveform in the list
and click Lock Waveform In Slot. A confirmation window appears, giving you
an opportunity to cancel if you don’t want the slot permanently assigned.

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Figure 7-11 Waveform Utilities: adding a waveform

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Header Utilities

Header Utilities
The Header Utilities window displays information from the header of the
current waveform file or waveform sequence file. Settings which are shown in
white rather than gray (such as Sample Rate and Marker Polarity) are
editable; to save your changes to these settings, click Save Header.
Marker Polarity settings and ALC Hold settings have no effect in model
[Link], the setting for RF Blanking is functional and can be selected
here.

Figure 7-12 Header Utilities (ARB Setup)

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8 Test Set Operating System

The following topics can be found in this section:

“Keysight Software Installed” on page 118
“User Accounts” on page 119
“Licensing New Application Software - After Initial Purchase” on page 121
“Transporting a License Between Test Sets” on page 123
“Windows Security” on page 126
“System Maintenance” on page 129

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Keysight Software Installed

Keysight Software Installed

The E6680A has the 5G application (Y9085EM0E) already installed. Use of the
application requires appropriate licenses. Whichever licenses were purchased
with the instrument are installed at the factory (see “Application Licenses” on
page 24). Other licenses can be purchased and installed later (including
transportable licenses). For more information, see:
[Link]

Customer Installation of Software

3rd Party software verified by Keysight
Keysight has verified that the following program is compatible with the test set
applications: Symantec AntiVirus™ Corporate Edition version 10

Installation of other 3rd party software

The E6680A platform is an open Windows environment, so you can install
non-approved software on the test set. However, installation of non-approved
software may affect test set performance. Keysight does not warrant the
performance of the test set with non-approved software installed.
Before installing any additional programs on the test set, you should exit the
E6680A Application.
Also, you must not remove any applications or programs that are installed on the
test set when it is shipped from the factory.

If you install programs other than those that Keysight has tested, it could cause
problems with the test set's applications. If this happens, you should try
uninstalling the program that has caused the problem, or try changing the
program's configuration. If this does not correct the problem, you may have to
use the Keysight Recovery system to reinstall the test set's system software.

Installation of additional or updated Keysight software

See “Instrument software installation” on page 135.

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User Accounts

User Accounts

Administrator login
The Administrator account ships from the factory with the password
“Keysight4u!”. Using the Administrator account you can perform the following
operations:
— Install software
— Configure network and printer access
— Access all files on the test set
— Add or change user accounts and passwords
— Change Firewall settings
— Change Windows settings
— Change the time and date
— Run any application

User login
The default user account that ships from the factory is “Instrument” with the
password “measure4u”. This user is a member of the Standard Users group.
Using the Instrument account you can perform the following operations:
— Access files on the test set that are accessible to the Standard Users group
— Run applications that are accessible to the Standard Users group

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Customer creation of accounts

You can create additional user accounts and decide on the level of security
granted to any new user accounts created. For example, the level of security
can be assigned as administrator, power user, user, backup operators. User
names are not case sensitive but passwords are case sensitive.

For the test set software to operate, the user account executing the software must
be assigned Administrator or Power User privileges. Otherwise, the test set
software will not operate correctly.

It is Keysight’s expectation that each user’s My Documents folder is mapped to

the D: drive. This is to avoid overwriting the user’s data in the event the
Keysight Recovery must be performed. Also, this facilitates convenient backup
by copying the contents of the D: drive to external media. All users accounts
created by the factory already have My Documents mapped to the D: drive.
Please map all new users My Documents folders to the D: drive.

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Licensing New Application Software - After Initial Purchase

Licensing New Application Software - After Initial Purchase

Additional measurement application software can be ordered after your initial
purchase of the E6680A test set. Software upgrades are provided in a kit that
includes an option based Entitlement Certificate. The licenses are downloaded
from the license Web site onto a storage device so they can be loaded into the
instrument.
If you do not want to wait for your upgrade kit to arrive, licenses can be
installed using any available USB storage device. If you choose to do this, we
recommend that the latest version of the instrument software be installed. This
ensures that the measurement application being licensed and installed
matches the most current version of the instrument software.
The latest revision of the software may be downloaded from:
[Link]
A license key is usually for one instrument model and serial number
combination. The license key will only install itself on that instrument.
No calibration is required after a test set application installation.

The installation procedure is as follows:

Step Action Notes

1. Redeem the Option Follow the instructions on the certificate. Log into MyKeysight at
Upgrade Entitlement [Link]
Certificate and go to the Keysight Software Manager to
redeem your entitlement certificate. After
redeeming your Option Upgrade
Entitlement Certificate you will receive an
e-mail with a License Certificate (.lic file).

2. Save the license file Save the .lic file to the root directory of a
USB storage device.

3. Load the license file Connect the USB storage device to one of Windows will detect the new hardware and
the test set USB ports. may display the configuration menu.
The test set automatically loads the license
file. (This may take a few minutes) Upon
completion, the Keysight License Manager
displays a “Successful License Installation”
message.

Alternatively the license file can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placing the
license file in the following folder on the test set.|
C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing

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Step Action Notes

4. Verify installation The test set automatically loads the license On the License tab of the System >
file. (This may take a few minutes). Upon System Information window, verify that
completion, the Keysight License Manager the new license is listed.
displays a “Successful License Installation”
message.

5. Restart the E6680A Close the E6680A Application and

Application re-launch it, to activate the new license.

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Transporting a License Between Test Sets

Transporting a License Between Test Sets

Transportable licenses are identified as such in the Type column of Keysight
License Manager.
To transport a license from one test set to another, Keysight recommends that
both test sets be at the same instrument software release. This ensures that
the user experience is identical between instruments.
As a minimum, the instrument software release in the test set that will receive
the transportable license (the "target instrument") must at least be able to
support the desired application.
The E6680A supports several ways of transporting licenses. The procedure
below will focus on the most common procedure, where neither of the test sets
has access to an internet connection. For this procedure to work, a PC with an
internet connection is required.
You will need the following:
— USB flash drive
— USB keyboard
— USB mouse
We will refer to the test set from which the transportable license will be
removed as the "source instrument". We will refer to the test set which will
receive the transportable license as the "target instrument".
The installation procedure is as follows:

Step Action Notes

1. Connect the USB Connect the USB flash drive, USB keyboard, It will be necessary to use one or more of
devices to the source and USB mouse to the USB ports on the the rear panel ports to connect the USB
instrument source instrument. devices.

2. Verify software For each test set, select System > Ideally, the revisions will be the same. But at
version in each test System Information > System and least, both versions should be able to
set make note of the Instrument S/W Revision support the application whose license is
on each. being transported.

3. Obtain the Host ID On the target instrument, select System > This information will be needed to issue the
from the Target System Information > System and license for the target instrument. The Host
Instrument make note of the Host ID. ID is the model number, followed by a
comma, followed by the serial number.

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Step Action Notes

4. Start the License Using the Windows Start menu on the source instrument, open Keysight License Manager.
Manager on the It may take a minute for the Keysight License Manager screen to be fully populated with all
Source Instrument the installed licenses:

5. Transport the Follow these steps: Be sure you are selecting a transportable
Transportable license and not a node-locked (perpetual)
License from Source [Link] the source instrument, locate license.
Instrument the desired license to be
transported in the KLM window Although you are "deleting" the
and click on it to highlight it. transportable license, the ultimate action
Its option designator should will be to transport it.
include the letters "TP" or "TY".
[Link]-click on the mouse and The information in this dialog box will be
select Delete. used to issue a new license for the target
instrument.
[Link] Yes in the License Deletion
Confirmation dialog box.
[Link] a few seconds, a Transport
License dialog box will appear.
Click OK and save the *.url file on
the USB flash drive, with a name
such as "5G_license.url"

6. Get New License Follow these steps: The PC must have an internet connection
from KSM and an available USB port.
Transportation Web [Link] USB flash drive into PC that
page is connected to the internet. Most of the fields have been populated from
[Link] the PC, locate the *.url file on the information in the *.url file.
the USB flash drive that was
saved in the previous step and Be very careful when entering the New Host
click on it. ID. A mistake made in entering the New
Host ID will result in an invalid license being
[Link] a few seconds, the KSM
issued. Be sure there is a comma between
Transportation Web page will
the model number and serial number. There
appear. One field, the New Host
should be no spaces in the Host ID.
ID, will be empty.
[Link] the Host ID of the target
instrument (step 3 above) into the
field marked New Host ID.
[Link] Submit.

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Step Action Notes

7. Save License File to Follow these steps: Either link can be used to either display or
USB Flash Drive save the license file.
[Link] KSM Transportation Web page
will indicate that a license file is The license file must be saved to the root
available and display two links to level of the USB flash drive for it to be
the license file. Right-click on the recognized by the target instrument.
license file and select Save Target
As…
[Link] the license file to the root
level of the USB flash drive,
keeping the ".lic" file extension.
[Link] the Save dialog and exit the
KSM Transportation Web page.

8. Install License File in Follow these steps: The Keysight License Services running on
Target Instrument the target instrument looks for *.lic files
[Link] the target instrument whenever it detects a USB device has been
running, insert the USB flash inserted. If the contents of the *.lic file are
drive into one of the front panel appropriate for the instrument, the license
USB ports. After a few minutes, will be installed automatically.
you should see a message saying
"Successful License Installation". Newly-installed licenses are only
[Link] power on the target recognized by the instrument software on
instrument. power-up.
[Link] the test set has re-booted,
the application should be ready
to use on the target instrument.

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Windows Security

Windows Security
Microsoft recommends the following to ensure the test set Windows operating
system is protected:
— Use an internet firewall.
— Get the latest critical Windows updates.
— Use up-to-date antivirus software.
To check the status or make changes in the security settings for your test set,
click Start, Control Panel, and then Security and Maintenance. The following
window appears:

Figure 8-1 Security and Maintenance

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Windows Firewall
Click Windows Firewall in the System and Security window to check the
firewall status of your test set. The test set is shipped with the Windows
Firewall enabled.

Windows Firewall exceptions for programs and ports have been added to allow
proper operation of the test set over a network. Modifying these settings may
prevent the test set from operating properly.

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Virus protection
Under Action Center in the System and Security window, click Review your
computer’s status and resolve issues to check the status of virus protection
on your test set. There is no antivirus software included with your test set.
Antivirus application software has been tested to be compatible with the test
set. See the section on “3rd Party software verified by Keysight” on page 118
for anti-virus software that has been tested by Keysight.

Having antivirus software installed may have a slight impact on the test set
performance.

Spyware protection
The Review your computer’s status and resolve issues window described
above also shows the status of spyware protection. There is no anti-spyware
software installed on the test set. This should not be a problem if you do not
use the test set for a lot of internet browsing. Having spyware in the test set
could have an impact on the test set performance.

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System Maintenance

Back-up
It is recommended that you have a regular back-up strategy for all files which
you create (these will be on the D: drive). Your IT department may already have
a back-up strategy in place which is suitable for the test set and its data.
The Windows operating system has a Backup utility that you can use to archive
files and folders in case of a hard disk drive failure. See the Microsoft Windows
Help and Support Center for more information on this utility.
When performing back-ups, we recommend that you back-up the data to an
external storage device connected to your company’s internal network or one
of the test set’s USB connectors. Also, you should perform back-ups at times
when the Server PC is not being used for normal operations as it may impact
the test set’s overall performance.

System Restore
The Windows operating system has the capability to restore the system to a
previous point in time. System Restore is enabled with default settings as
provided by Microsoft. However, System Restore is not 100% successful.
Therefore, it is not the recommended method to back-up the instrument.
System Restore has not been tested to verify successful restoration on this
instrument.

Disk defragmenting
Over time the hard disk on the test set becomes fragmented. Windows has a
Disk Defragmenter utility that you can use to defragment the hard disk. See
the Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center for more information on this
utility.
Running Disk Defragmenter should be done when the measurement application
is not running. Measurement throughput is significantly impacted while disk
defragmentation is in process.

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USB Connections
The instrument provides USB 2.0 ports on the front panel and rear panel (see
“Front Panel Features” on page 30 and “Rear Panel Features” on page 35).
These can be connected to USB mass storage devices and to accessories such
as printers and keyboards. The test set USB Host support includes the
standard Microsoft Windows USB class drivers for human interface, mass
storage, printing, scanning, and imaging devices.
In addition, the Keysight IO Libraries software that was included with your test
set contains USB Host drivers that allow control of other test sets connected to
the USB bus.
Keysight Technologies does not support or warrant correct test set operation if
additional USB drivers from third parties are installed in the test set. It is
possible that additional drivers could break the normal USB operation. If USB
operation is broken, recovery might require reinstalling the test set application
using the hard drive recovery process.

Hard Drive Partitioning and Use

The drive is partitioned into 3 sections: C:, D:, and E:
— The C: partition contains the Windows operating system and software
installed by Keysight. This is an Open System which means you can install
additional software. However, only a limited set of software applications are
tested for use with the Keysight measurement software. The installation
and/or use of other software is not warranted and could interfere with the
operation of the measurement software. If instrument repair is ever needed,
the Keysight version of the C: drive is the only part of the instrument
software that is restored by the Instrument Image Recovery System. You
must reload any other software that you have added in the instrument.
— The D: partition is reserved for data storage. The User Accounts that are
configured by Keysight have their Users folder mapped to the D: drive. This
is for the convenience of backing-up the test set measurement data. You
should always back-up the data on the D: drive to an external device. This
enables you to restore the data should the hard drive need to be replaced.
— The E: partition is reserved for Keysight’s use. The primary use of the E:
drive is for storing the Calibration and Alignment data. Do not change or
overwrite the files on this drive. This could cause your instrument to not
meet specifications, or even to stop functioning correctly. Do not use this
drive for data storage.

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Hard Drive Recovery Process

The Keysight Recovery System can be used to repair errors on the test set's C:
drive partition, or to restore the original factory configuration of the system
software. The Keysight Recovery System is stored in a separate hidden hard
disk drive partition.
Repairing errors on the hard disk drive may result in loss of data or files. If you
need more information about the Windows “chkdsk” error repair process, see
the chkdsk documentation in the Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center.
Restoring the original factory system software does not restore any of the
following items:
— Windows system configurations that were made after the test set was
shipped from the factory. For example, Windows and Service Pack updates,
user accounts, and Windows configuration settings. After an Keysight
Recovery, these configurations need to be redone.
— Additional software that was installed after the test set was shipped from
the factory. After an Keysight Recovery, that software needs to be
re-installed.
— Any data or programs saved on the D: or E: drives.
— Any upgrades that were made to the Keysight measurement application
software.
Restoring the original factory system software will not synchronize the code in
the Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) on the various hardware
assemblies. As a result, you may see an error dialog box appear during the final
boot-up at the end of the recovery process. This typically occurs when there
are significant differences between the software version installed prior to
performing the recovery and the version restored by the recovery. In these
situations, upgrade the software to the latest version.

It is recommended that you use a regular back up strategy. Your IT department

may already have a back up strategy in place which is suitable for the test set and
its data. See “Hard Drive Partitioning and Use” on page 130. Using
the Keysight Recovery System in conjunction with a regular back up strategy
should allow you to fully recover the test set software and data.

It is recommended that routine backups of the test set information be

performed to keep current archives of the test set information. This allows a full
recovery of the test set information after the test set recovery system
operations are performed. See “Hard Drive Partitioning and Use” on
page 130 for more details.

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Step Notes

1. Make sure the test

set is turned off.

2. Turn test set power After the Keysight Technologies screen is displayed,
on.

the Windows Boot Manager screen is displayed for five seconds.

3. When the Keysight Follow these steps:

Recovery System has
booted, follow the [Link] 2, then press Enter to select the recovery.
on-screen [Link] 1, then press Enter to continue.
instructions to
[Link] 1, then Enter to confirm.
recover the image of
the C: drive.

4. Wait for the reboot After exiting the Keysight Recovery System, the test set reboots.

Additional recovery steps may be required to fully recover the system to a more
current working state. This could involve restoring your own backups of the test set
configuration, including re-installing applications, data, and performing system
customizations.

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Updating the software

The purpose of this update is to ensure that the E6680A’s software, its
measurement mode applications, and the FPGA content of its PC boards are all
current and up to date.

An update to the instrument software revision does not require a new license key for
the measurement applications, so long as the applications were licensed prior to the
update.

This procedure will only update the instrument software that currently resides on the
C: drive of the instrument. It will not update the version that exists on the recovery
partition. Because of this, if the recovery process is performed, the instrument will
revert back to the instrument software revision that was originally shipped from the
factory.

Determining the current software revision

To determine what revision of instrument software is currently installed, select
System > System Information. One the window which opens, look for the
"Instrument S/W Revision" entry on the "System" tab. If the installed revision is
the same as the latest revision on the web, there is no need to update the
instrument software.

Requirements
The following requirements must be met to use this procedure:
— The E6680A must be functioning properly before the update is attempted.
— You must have a USB keyboard and mouse.
— You must be able to log in to the instrument as the administrator.
— You must be able to transfer a large file (~.6 MByte) to the E6680A being
updated.

File Download
1. Go to [Link] and go to the Technical
Support section; select the Driver, Firmware & Software tab.
2. Download the executable file by clicking on the file link. Save the file to a
location of your choice. If you do not have the ability to download files
directly to the C: drive of the E6680A being updated, store the file on a
large capacity USB storage device for transfer to the instrument. (The file
size is ~.6 MByte.)

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User account and log-in

The default user account is Instrument, which does not have the required
permissions to install the instrument software updates. For the process
outlined below, the user must be logged in as Administrator.
The automated instrument software upgrade process has an install wizard
which removes the old software version and installs new software version
without manual steps. The removal of the old software version and the
installation of the new software version completes in approximately 15
minutes.
1. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the E6680A.
2. If the E6680A is not already running, power it up and allow it to boot up
completely.
3. Close the E6680A measurement application if it is running. Right-click in
the application window, and select elect Utility > File from the right-click
menu; select the Exit softkey and click OK in the confirmation window.
4. Log out as the default user (Instrument). Click the Start icon at the lower
left corner of the screen, and select Log Off.
5. Select the Administrator icon on the Windows desktop, to log in as
follows:
User Name: administrator
Password: Keysight4u!
6. If a “Found New Hardware” wizard window pops up, select “No, not at this
time” to bypass the activity.

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Instrument software installation

If you downloaded the instrument software update file to the instrument via
LAN, access that file from the location that it was stored and proceed to step 1.
If you downloaded the instrument software update file to a USB storage
device, plug that into one of the USB ports on the front of the instrument.
Access the file for the removable drive, then proceed to step 1.
This installation may involve updating of FPGA devices within the E6680A.
During the installation, DO NOT power off the E6680A for ANY reason!
Interrupting the FPGA update process can place the instrument in an unusable
state, requiring it to be returned to Keysight for repair.

Step Notes

1. Double-click on the The installer is an executable file with a name in the format:
installer file, and click E6680A_Installer_A.xx.xx_Self-[Link]
"Yes" in the
confirmation window
that appears.

2. A window appears A confirmation window will ask for your permission to continue the installation process after
showing the the installer has been extracted.
extraction of the
software installer.

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Step Notes

3. Wait while the

previous version of
the software is
uninstalled.

4. Wait while the new During installation, you might see additional windows showing that FPGA changes are
version of the being made. (However, not all software updates involve such changes.)
software is installed.

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Step Notes

5. After installation is
completed, a power
shutdown is required.
Click the Finish
button when you are
ready to reboot.

6. Reboot manually if If the instrument shuts down but does not reboot automatically, remove the USB storage
necessary. device and cycle power. The boot order for the instrument may have been changed in the
instrument BIOS previously, and the instrument may be instructed to boot from USB first,
and the internal drive second. If this is the case, failure to remove the USB device will result
in an error, as the instrument attempts to boot from it.

7. Verify that the new Select System > System Information. On the window which opens, look for the
software is installed. "Instrument S/W Revision" entry on the "System" tab, and verify it matches the revision of
the installer.

8. Perform Alignments It is recommended to perform an alignment after a firmware upgrade or downgrade. After
the alignment process is complete, please verify that the alignment was successful.

Additional recovery steps may be required to fully recover the system to a more
current working state. This could involve restoring your own backups of the
instrument configuration, including re-installing applications, data, and performing
system customizations.

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Configuring recovery prompt timing

You can configure the time at which the test set power-up process waits for the
selection of the recovery process by performing the following steps:

Step Notes

1. From the Windows This opens the System window.

Start menu,
right-click Computer
and click Properties.

2. Click Advanced This opens the System Properties window.

System Settings in
the left pane.

3. In the Startup and This opens the Startup and Recovery window.
Recovery section,
click Settings.

4. Under the System

Startup section,
uncheck the "Time to
display a list of
operating systems"
checkbox, or select
the "Time to display
recovery option when
needed" checkbox
and change the
number of seconds to
delay for it.

You must be logged in as an administrator to change these settings. See “User

Accounts” on page 119 for more information.

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Getting Started Guide

9 Troubleshooting

The following topics can be found in this section:

“Identifying Problems” on page 141
“Returning Your Test Set for Service” on page 142

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Where to get technical help

Where to get technical help

To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to support links on
the following Keysight websites.
For product-specific information, support, software updates, and
documentation updates:
[Link]
For worldwide contact information regarding repair and service:
[Link]
To contact Keysight Technologies:
[Link]
Also, see “Locations for Keysight Technologies” on page 143.

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Identifying Problems

Identifying Problems
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To
prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.

1. Find out if an expected frequency reference input is not being provided to

the test set (see “Frequency Reference Setup” on page 63).
2. If the E6680A appears to be in a faulty state, reboot the instrument (restart
the Windows operating system).
3. Check for error messages in the status bar at the bottom of the interface
window.
4. A source of valuable information is the Event Viewer, which can be opened
from the Windows Start menu (enter the name Event Viewer in the search
field to locate this utility).

Figure 9-1 Event Viewer

The Event Viewer window makes it possible to find information on recent

administrative events such as errors and warnings. Look under
Applications and Service Logs > SA, as illustrated above.

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Returning Your Test Set for Service

Calling Keysight Technologies

Keysight Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with
complete support for your wireless test set. To obtain servicing information, or
to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office
listed under “Locations for Keysight Technologies” on page 143. In any
correspondence or telephone conversations, refer to your test set by its
product number, full serial number, and software revision.
To access your product information, select System Information on the System
menu (this relates mainly to installed software and licenses) and Hardware
Information on the System menu (this relates mainly to installed circuit
boards).

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Locations for Keysight Technologies

For online assistance: [Link]
To contact Keysight Technologies: [Link]
Alternately, contact the nearest Keysight sales office:

Americas

Canada Brazil Mexico

(877) 894 4414 55 11 3351 7010 001 800 254 2440

United States
(800) 829 4444

Asia & Pacific

Australia China Hong Kong

1 800 629 485 800 810 0189 800 938 693

India Japan Korea

1 800 112 929 0120 (421) 345 080 769 0800

Malaysia Singapore Taiwan

1 800 888 848 1 800 375 8100 0800 047 866

Other Asia-Pacific countries:

(65) 6375 8100

Europe & Middle East

Austria Belgium Finland

0800 001122 0800 58580 0800 523252

France Germany Ireland

0805 980333 0800 6270999 1800 832700

Israel Italy Luxembourg

1 809 343051 800 599100 +32 800 58580

Netherlands Russia Spain

0800 0233200 8800 5009286 0800 000154

Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom

0200 882255 0800 805353 0800 0260637
Opt. 1 (DE),
Opt. 2 (FR),
Opt. 3 (IT)

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without notice.
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