Rear Panel Features

Introduction

The diagram shows the rear panel features and connections of the E6651A Test Set. This Help shows you the rear panel for E6651A Test Sets of both Hardware Revision A.1.x and Hardware Revision A.2.x. Without powering on  the Test Set, you can also identify a Hardware Revision A.1.x  instrument by its 12 available BNC locations (regardless of the number fitted), whereas Hardware Revision A.2.x has 15.

Identifying the Hardware Revision

To identify the hardware revision of your Test Set press System, More, Service to display the Service screen. The hardware revision is listed in the Instrument Information window pane in the form A.1.x, or A.2.x.

In each section click on a connector in the picture of the rear panel to read the description:

Hardware Revision A.1.x Rear Panel and Features

Do not lift the Test Set, or stand it on end, using the rear bumpers.

Rear Panel Connections

Circuit Breaker

This circuit breaker must be ‘ON’ to enable switching the Test Set on and off using the Front Panel On/Off switch.

 

Power Connector

Connect the AC power cable here.

Reference clock Ports

Use the 10 MHz Clock Port to synchronize all system clocks of the Test Set with the Device Under Test (DUT). Use the Output Port if you want to supply the DUT with the Test Set's clock. Use the Input Port if you want to provide the DUT's clock to the Test Set.

Trigger Ports

Use the Trigger Port to synchronize the WiMAX TDD frame of the Test Set with the DUT. Use the Output Port if you want to apply the synchronization signal from the Test Set to the DUT. Use the Input Port if you want to apply the signal from the DUT to the Test Set. Trigger #2 ports are used to provide downlink and uplink transition information.

LAN Port

This port is used to interface with an external internet network or controller. When both are required simultaneously, an Ethernet hub may be connected here. A hub is required when connecting to the Agilent E6655A WiMAX Lab Application.

VGA Port

Standard VGA output port.

USB Port

Devices using a USB interface such as a keyboard or mouse may be connected to this port.

Rear Bumpers

The rear bumpers prevent ventilation for the Test Set being impaired by closeness to an adjacent surface.

Ventilation

This is the air inlet for the Test Set cooling. Do not cover or block air flow to these vents.

Not in use

These connectors are not used.

 

Hardware Revision A.2.x Rear Panel and Features

Do not lift the Test Set, or stand it on end, using the rear bumpers.

 

Rear Panel Connections

Not all Test Sets have BNC connectors in each available location. The locations fitted depend on the option configuration of the Test Set.

 

Circuit Breaker

This circuit breaker must be ‘ON’ to enable switching the Test Set on and off using the Front Panel On/Off switch.

 

Power Connector

Connect the AC power cable here.

Reference clock Port

Use the 10 MHz Clock Port to synchronize all system clocks of the Test Set with the Device Under Test (DUT). Use the Output Port if you want to supply the DUT with the Test Set's clock. Use the Input Port if you want to provide the DUT's clock to the Test Set.

Trigger Ports

Use the Trigger Port to synchronize the WiMAX TDD frame of the Test Set with the DUT. Use the Output Port if you want to apply the synchronization signal from the Test Set to the DUT. Use the Input Port if you want to apply the signal from the DUT to the Test Set. Trigger #2 ports are used to provide downlink and uplink transition information.

Uplink IF Inputs

Use these connectors to apply an external IF signals to the uplink (receive) path of the Test Set.

Downlink I and Q outputs and returns

These connectors enable you to tap into the I and Q IF sections of the Test Set in the downlink (transmit) path. By breaking the circuit and picking off the I and Q components of each down link path, you can apply additional impairments and return the components to the Test Set to be used for the RF modulation in the Downlink.

LAN Port

This port is used to interface with an external internet network or controller. When both are required simultaneously, an Ethernet hub may be connected here. A hub is required when connecting to the Agilent E6655A WiMAX Lab Application.

VGA Port

Standard VGA output port.

USB Port

Devices using a USB interface such as a keyboard or mouse may be connected to this port.

Rear Bumpers

The rear bumpers prevent ventilation for the Test Set being impaired by closeness to an adjacent surface.

Ventilation

This is the air inlet for the Test Set cooling. Do not cover or block air flow to these vents.

Un-used ports

These connectors are not used.

 

Specification information is available in the Technical Overview document at www.agilent.com/find/e6651a.