Keysight PXIe M9037A Embedded Controller Startup Guide
The PXIe M9037A is a 3U, 4-slot PXIe Embedded Controller with an Intel Haswell CoreTM i7-4700EQ quad-core, 2.4 GHz processor, 4 GB standard (or optional 8 or 16 GB) 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory, 240 GB SATA 2.5 inch solid state drive (SSD) front panel removable, and integrated IO on the front panel. It also includes two Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, GPIB connector, two DisplayPort video ports, one PCIe x8 connector, and a front panel SMB Trigger Connector used to route an external trigger signal (TTL level) to/from the PXI backplane with software trigger. It comes preloaded with Keysight IO Libraries and your choice of either Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7) 32-bit or 64-bit Operating System, and pre-installed IVI drivers for the Keysight M9018A 18-slot PXIe chassis.
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Startup Guide
Keysight M9037A PXIe
Embedded Controller
Notices
© Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2014
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means
(including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Keysight Technologies, Inc. as governed by United States and international copyright laws.
Manual Part Number
M9037-90001
Edition
Third Edition, September 2014
Printed in Malaysia
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 USA
Trademarks
AXIe is a registered trademark of the AXIe
Consortium.
PXI is a registered trademark of the PXI
Systems Alliance.
PICMG®, Compact PCI®, and
AdvancedTCA® are registered trademarks of the PCI Industrial Computer
Manufacturers Group.
PCI-SIG®, PCI Express®, and PCIe® are registered trademarks of PCI-SIG.
Sales and Technical Support
To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following Keysight websites: www.keysight.com/find/M9037A (product-specific information and support, software and documentation updates) www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service)
Information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment can be found at www.keysight.com/find/tips.
Declaration of Conformity
Declarations of Conformity for this product and for other Keysight products may be downloaded from the Web. Go to http://keysight.com/go/conformity and click on “Declarations of Conformity.” You can then search by product number to find the latest Declaration of Conformity.
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Keysight Technologies does not warrant third-party system-level (combination of chassis, controllers, modules, etc.) performance, safety, or regulatory compliance unless specifically stated.
DFARS/Restricted Rights
Notices
If software is for use in the performance of a U.S. Government prime contract or subcontract, Software is delivered and licensed as “Commercial computer software” as defined in DFAR 252.227-7014
(June 1995), or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a) or as “Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR
52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause.
Use, duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to Keysight Technologies’ standard commercial license terms, and non-
DOD Departments and Agencies of the
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Safety Information
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or operating instructions in the product manuals violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
General
Do not use this product in any manner not specified by the manufacturer. The protective features of this product must not be impaired if it is used in a manner specified in the operation instructions.
Before Applying Power
Verify that all safety precautions are taken.
Make all connections to the unit before applying power. Note the external markings described under “Safety Symbols”.
Ground the Instrument
Keysight chassis’ are provided with a grounding-type power plug. The instrument chassis and cover must be connected to an electrical ground to minimize shock hazard. The ground pin must be firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) terminal at the power outlet. Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.
Do not operate the module/chassis in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Do not operate the module/chassis in the presence of flammable liquids or near containers of such liquids.
Cleaning
Clean the outside of the Keysight module/chassis with a soft, lint-free, slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergent or chemical solvents.
Do Not Remove Instrument Cover
Only qualified, service-trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove instrument covers. Always disconnect the power cable and any external circuits before removing the instrument cover.
Keep away from live circuits
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields. Procedures involving the removal of covers and shields are for use by servicetrained personnel only. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off. To avoid dangerous electrical shock, DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so.
DO NOT operate damaged equipment
Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this product have been impaired, either through physical damage, excessive moisture, or any other reason, REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be verified by servicetrained personnel. If necessary, return the product to an Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.
DO NOT block the primary disconnect
The primary disconnect device is the appliance connector/power cord when a chassis used by itself, but when installed into a rack or system the disconnect may be impaired and must be considered part of the installation.
Do Not Modify the Instrument
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to an
Keysight Sales and Service Office to ensure that safety features are maintained.
In Case of Damage
Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel
Do NOT block vents and fan exhaust:
To ensure adequate cooling and ventilation, leave a gap of at least 50mm
(2") around vent holes on both sides of the chassis.
Do NOT operate with empty slots: To ensure proper cooling and avoid damaging equipment, fill each empty slot with an AXIe filler panel module.
Do NOT stack free-standing chassis:
Stacked chassis should be rackmounted.
All modules are grounded through the chassis: During installation, tighten each module's retaining screws to secure the module to the chassis and to make the ground connection.
Operator is responsible to maintain safe operating conditions. To ensure safe operating conditions, modules should not be operated beyond the full temperature range specified in the
Environmental and physical specification. Exceeding safe operating conditions can result in shorter lifespan, improper module performance and user safety issues. When the modules are in use and operation within the specified full temperature range is not maintained, module surface temperatures may exceed safe handling conditions which can cause discomfort or burns if touched. In the event of a module exceeding the full temperature range, always allow the module to cool before touching or removing modules from the chassis.
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Safety Symbols
A CAUTION denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure or practice, 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.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association and indicates compliance to the standards laid out by them. Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity for details.
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.
A WARNING denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure or practice, 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.
Products display the following symbols:
Warning, risk of electric shock
Refer to manual for additional safety information.
Earth Ground.
Chassis Ground.
Notice for European Community: This product complies with the relevant
European legal Directives: EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage
Directive (2006/95/EC).
The Regulatory Compliance Mark
(RCM) mark is a registered trademark.
This signifies compliance with the Australia EMC Framework regulations under the terms of the Radio Communication Act of 1992.
ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM device complies with the Canadian
ICES-001.
Waste Electrical and
Electronic
Equipment (WEEE)
Directive
2002/96/EC
This product complies with the WEEE
Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement. The affixed product label
(see below) indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this product is classified as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see www.keysight.com/environment/product for more information.
Alternating Current (AC).
Standby Power. Unit is not completely disconnected from AC mains when switch is in standby.
Antistatic precautions should be taken.
CAT I
CAT II
CAT III
CAT IV
IEC Measurement Category I, II, III, or IV
For localized Safety Warnings, Refer to Keysight Safety document (p/n
9320-6792).
This symbol represents the time period during which no hazardous or toxic substance elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use.
Forty years is the expected useful life of this product.
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Contents
Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
If you need to return the module for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing the M9037A from the chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to verify Windows Activation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
System Backup and Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 6: Install User Application Modules in the PXIe Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Install application module drivers (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Documentation Map
Startup
Guide
Product web site
Product
CD
Startup Guide
Access to all
DOCUMENTATION noted below
x Install software x Install & connect
hardware
x Verify operation
User Guide
x Detailed config\
operating instructions
Data Sheet
x Product
Description
x Technical
specifications
Other Manuals
x Service Guide x Security Guide x Specification
Guide
Soft Front Panel (SFP) user interface SFP help system
x Product theory of
operation
x Configuration x Self test x Field calibration x Error reports
Visual Studio
f fo
Press F1 with cu s on M et t ho d
IVI Driver help system
x IVI-COM and IVI-C
driver programmer’s reference
LabVIEW
LabVIEW Driver help system
x LabVIEW driver
programmer’s reference
Context Help with link to detailed VI information
Keysight M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide
M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller
Startup Guide
Introduction
Keysight’s M9037A is a 3U, 4-slot PXIe Embedded Controller providing:
- Intel Haswell Core
TM
i7-4700EQ quad-core, 2.4 GHz processor
- 4 GB standard (or optional 8 or 16 GB) 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory
*
- 240 GB SATA 2.5 inch solid state drive (SSD) front panel removable
- Integrated IO on the front panel includes two Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB
2.0 ports
†
, two USB 3.0 ports, GPIB connector, two DisplayPort video ports
(also known as DisplayPort++), one PCIe x8 connector
- Front Panel SMB Trigger Connector used to route an external trigger signal
(TTL level) to/from the PXI backplane with software trigger
- Preloaded with Keysight IO Libraries and your choice of either Microsoft
Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7) 32-bit or 64-bit Operating System
- Pre-installed IVI drivers for the Keysight M9018A 18-slot PXIe chassis
Related Documentation
A Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7) Operating System and all M9037A drivers were installed at the factory, no additional drivers are required. This
Startup Guide and an M9037A User Guide are also found on the Product
Information CD supplied with the controller.
Complete M9037A documentation, as well as the M9018A PXIe chassis documentation, is available preinstalled on the M9037A SSD. From the Windows
Start button, select All Programs > Keysight > M9037A or M9018A.
Adobe Reader is required to view the documentation supplied on the M9037A and product CD. It is available free at: http://www.adobe.com.
You should install this on your M9037A prior to attempting to open a .PDF file.
For the latest M9037A specifications, go to: www.keysight.com/find/M9037A .
For the IVI trigger driver, help file, program examples, etc. go to:
C:\ProgramFiles\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AgPxiPc or
C:\ProgramFiles x86\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AgPxiPc
For the Soft Front Panel interface: from the Window’s Start menu, select:
Start > All Programs > Keysight > PXIe Embedded Controller >
Embedded Controller SFP
* The M9037A has two 240-pin, RDIMM sockets that support DDR3-1600 REG/ECC RAM sticks. The standard
M9037A configuration is a single 4 GB memory module with a factory option to provide either 8 or 16 GB memory. A 32-bit OS system may not be able to address 4GB memory space. To use the full 16GB memory, a
64-bit OS must be used. The M9037A can address up to 32 GB total memory.
† The USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports do not support the USB Battery Charging specification. Do not connect non-standard or defective USB devices
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M9037A at a Glance
M9037A at a Glance
The following figure shows the front panel for the M9037A. Detailed information about the module follows in this manual.
LED Indicators
SMB Trigger
Connector
LAN (GbE)
Port #1
LAN (GbE)
Port #2
USB 2.0 Ports*
LAN Reset button
GPIB
Connector
DisplayPort Connectors
(supports multiple monitors
USB 3.0 Ports
Handle for removing
PCIe Link Speed
Indicator
PCIe Connector
* The USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports do not support the USB Battery Charging specification. Do not connect non-standard or defective
USB devices.
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M9037A at a Glance
Front panel LED indicators
The following table lists the LEDs on the front panel and a brief description of their use and what they indicate.
LED Indicator
PWR
SSD
LAN
USB
PCIe Link
Color
Green
Amber
N/A
N/A
Green
Description
If the LED is on, the power supply to the controller is good and the system should boot.
When the Solid State Drive (SSD) is active, the LED will flash.
These two LEDS and the LAN RST switch are reserved for
Keysight use only. The LEDs should never turn on or flash.
Depressing the LAN RST switch has no effect.
Indicates PCIe Link Status:
Off = no link; blinking @ 1 Hz rate = Gen1 speed blinking @ 2 Hz = Gen2 speed
LED on steady = Gen3 speed
Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) LEDs
Speed and Link
10Mbps: off
100Mbps: Green
1000Mbps: Amber
Active
Blinks when accessing IO
RJ-45 connector
Status
Network link is not established or system is powered off
Link
10 Mbps
Active
Link
100 Mbps
Active
Link
1000 Mbps
Active
Speed LED
(Green/Amber)
OFF
Off
Off
Green
Green
Amber
Amber
Activity LED
(Yellow)
OFF
ON
Blinking
ON
Blinking
ON
Blinking
LAN RST Switch
The LAN RST switch is reserved for Keysight use only. Depressing the LAN RST switch has no effect.
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Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module
Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module
Keysight’s PXIe Modules are shipped in materials that prevent static electricity damage. The modules should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken. Store all modules in anti-static envelopes when not in use.
ESD
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe work station.
The following figure shows an example of a static-safe work station using two types of ESD protection. Purchase acceptable ESD accessories from your local supplier.
- Conductive table-mat and wrist-strap combination.
- Conductive floor-mat and heel-strap combination.
Both types, when used together, provide a significant level of ESD protection. Of the two, only the table-mat and wrist-strap combination provides adequate
ESD protection when used alone.
To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories must provide at least 1 M of isolation from ground.
Inspect for damage
After unpacking the embedded controller, carefully inspect it for any shipping damage. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately, as such damage is not covered by the warranty.
To avoid damage when handling a module; do not touch exposed connector pins.
Information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment can be found at www.keysight.com/find/tips .
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Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module
If you need to return the module for service
Should it become necessary to return a Keysight module for repair or service, follow the steps below:
1
Review the warranty information shipped with your product.
2
Contact Keysight to obtain a return authorization and return address. If you need assistance finding Keysight contact information go to www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service) or refer to the Support information on the product web page at: www.keysight.com/find/M9037A .
3
4
5
6
Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the malfunctioning equipment.
– Name and address of owner. A Post Office box is not acceptable as a return address.
– Product model number (for example, M9037A)
– Product serial number (for example, TWXXXXXXXX). The serial number label is located on the side of the module.
– A description of failure or service required.
You should remove the SSD and RAM modules prior to returning the M9037A for service. Refer to the M9037A User Guide for detailed instructions. The service center has its own SSD and RAM modules for testing purposes
Carefully pack the module in its original ESD bag and carton. If the original carton is not available, use bubble wrap or packing peanuts, place the instrument in a sealed container and mark the container “FRAGILE”.
On the shipping label, write ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT and the service order number (if known).
If any correspondence is required, refer to the product by model number and serial number.
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Step 2: Verify Shipment Contents
Step 2: Verify Shipment Contents
Your shipment should have included the following:
- The Keysight M9037A Embedded Controller module that you ordered.
- This printed manual (M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide).
- An Automation-Ready CD with Keysight IO Libraries Suite (version 16.3 or later). (IO Libraries was installed at the factory)
- An M9037A Product Information CD with User Guide and specifications.
Adobe Reader is required ( http://www.adobe.com
)
The operating system of your choice, either Microsoft Windows Embedded
Standard 7 (WES7) 32-bit or 64-bit, the latest version of Keysight IO Libraries
Suite, and all necessary driver software were installed for you at the factory.
The most current version of Keysight IO Libraries is required prior to installing and running any other software. The latest version can be downloaded from: www.keysight.com/find/iosuite .
No other drivers are required to operate the controller module. However, your application modules may require drivers. If possible, you should connect the
M9037A to the internet and download drivers from the original source.
Alternately, you can transfer the drivers on a USB memory stick and install them accordingly.
A GPIB cable is NOT supplied with the controller. Note that the
GPIB cable is a standard micro type 2 GPIB cable with standard pin wiring and is not compatible with the M9036A Embedded
Controller GP-IB cable. It is available from Keysight as an accessory cable, part number Y1260A.
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Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller
Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller
The Keysight M9037A has been designed for easy installation. However, the following standard precautions, installation procedures, and general information must be observed to ensure proper installation and to prevent damage to the board, other system components, or injury to personnel.
Keysight’s M9037A can operate with all of the PCIe fabric configurations found on the M9018A chassis as well as the standard 4x4 fabric used on non-Keysight
PXIe chassis.
The following safety precautions must be observed when installing or operating the Keysight M9037A. Exercise care when handling the module as the heat sink can get very hot. Do not touch the heat sink when installing or removing the module. The board should not be placed on any surface or in any form of storage container until the board and heat sink have cooled to room temperature.
Embedded controllers, such as the M9037A, must be installed in
System Controller slot (Slot 1) of the chassis.
M9018A PXIe Chassis Backplane Switch:
The default position of the chassis backplane switch is to the left.
However, if a Keysight M9021A Cable Interface module was previously installed in the M9018A chassis, then the backplane switch was moved to the right. To use the M9037A Embedded
Controller in the M9018A chassis, the slide switch should be in the left position before installing the controller. Refer to the M9018A chassis documentation for more information.
Ensure the M9018A backplane switch is in the left position
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Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller
Follow these steps to install the M9037A Embedded Controller in a PXIe chassis.
1
Ensure the PXIe chassis is turned off. The chassis should be plugged into an
AC power source; the AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while modules are installed.
Some non-Keysight PXIe chassis manufacturers install small chassis stops just to the left of the slot 1 guide rails (both top and bottom). Refer to the photo below. These must be removed prior to installing the M9037A Embedded Controller. They snap in and are easily pulled out.
Remove these chassis stops
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2
3
4
5
On the M9018A chassis, set the rear panel INHIBIT switch to DEF.
Remove the screw protection caps from the four M9037A retaining screws.
Push down on the controller’s ejector/injector handle. The red button on the handle must be depressed to release it.
Carefully align the M9037A board edges with the chassis guide rails for slot 1
(red guide rails) and insert the controller into the guide rails.
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7
Push inward on the module until it is firmly seated in the chassis. (Do not force the handle if there is resistance; this may damage the connectors and/or backplane.)
Pull up on the ejector/injector handle to firmly seat the controller.
Tighten the module’s four (4) captive retaining screws.
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9
A slot blocker should be installed immediately to the left of the M9037A to ensure proper airflow.
10
Connect other peripherals (such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, LAN cable for remote access, etc.) to the Embedded Controller.
11
Power up the PXIe chassis. Verify that the chassis fans are operating and free of obstructions that may restrict air flow.
Keysight M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide
Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller
Removing the M9037A from the chassis
To remove the M9037A controller, reverse the previous procedure. Execute the
Windows shut down process on the controller first. Then power down the chassis. Loosen the four captive screws, press down on the ejector/injector handle and pull outwards to release the module from the backplane. Pull the module towards you until it is free of the chassis.
Power On Sequence
The M9037A controller, like any PC, will boot with the installed operating system.
Refer to the M9037A User Guide for detailed power on and configuration sequence information.
Depending on the system configuration, the BIOS may take 90 seconds (or longer) to boot. During this time, the Keysight splash screen (the Keysight logo) is present and it may appear that nothing is happening. This is generally caused by the inclusion of certain devices in the switch fabric (such as RAID controller) that require a longer time for PCI enumeration.
The first time the M9037A is powered up, it will prompt you to create a user password.
Power Off Sequence
As with any PC, Windows-based instruments should not be shutdown by either turning off the power via an external power source or by pulling the power plug out from the rear panel. This could corrupt the operating system. The approved way to shut down the controller is to execute the Windows shutdown process which shuts down the M9037A controller then turns off the M9018A chassis. If the M9018A chassis rear panel INHIBIT switch is set to DEF then momentarily pressing the front panel button shuts down the M9037A safely.
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Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller
Power Down Modes
Keysight’s M9037A defaults to the Windows High Performance Power Plan. This plan does not allow the controller display to shut off or the controller to enter a sleep mode.
You should not enable the Microsoft Windows Sleep mode. It is possible that the M9037A controller could go into Sleep mode while it is running a user test program. The controller may not have proper chassis enumeration when it wakes up.
If you have a USB keyboard with a Sleep button (sometimes this is a key with a crescent moon logo), do not use it.
Do not use the Sleep or Hibernate modes from the Startup Button as shown in the following graphic.
Activating Microsoft Windows
Keysight ensures that your copy of Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7
(WES7) Operating System is activated at the time it ships from the factory.
However, the first time you install and turn on the M9037A and Windows starts, you must accept the End User License Agreement (EULA). A copy of the EULA was included in your controller shipment. A copy of the EULA is included on your controller in the folder:
C:Windows\System32\en-US\Licenses\OEM\Professional\license.rtf
For information about Windows EULA, go to www.microsoft.com
.
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Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller
How to verify Windows Activation?
To verify Windows Activation, do the following:
1
Open the System by clicking the Windows Start button. Click Control Panel, then System.
2
Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Under Windows Activation, you can view the activation status.
By Keysight’s agreement with Microsoft, Windows Automatic
Update is turned off at installation. You may choose to turn
Windows Automatic Update on after starting the operating system. However, Keysight cannot be held responsible for changes to the system caused by the automatic update process.
Enabling automatic Windows updates exposes the controller to periodic OS changes and possible new system behaviors.
Make certain the caps lock and num lock keys are off when entering passwords (especially for the first time). It is possible for these keys to be on when the controller powers on.
Controller and Chassis Drivers
All of the M9037A Controller and M9018A Chassis drivers were installed on your controller at the factory. You should not need to reinstall them. The M9037A
Product Information CD you received as part of the initial shipment (see “Step 2:
on page 11) provides a backup for the drivers.
However, you should periodically check the M9037A web page
( www.keysight.com/find/M9037A ) for the most current drivers. Instructions for updating the drivers are on the web.
If you already have a Keysight M9036A Embedded Controller and you want to upgrade to an M9037A, be aware that the IVI API drivers are not the same. You will need to update any programs/applications you have written and rebuild them.
Windows Security
If your system is connected to the internet, you should take the following steps to ensure the operating system is protected:
- Use an internet firewall
- Get the latest Windows updates
- Install and use up-to-date antivirus software.
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Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller
To check the status of, or make changes to, the security settings for your controller, open the Windows Security Center (Start > Control Panel >
Security Center
).
The default system setting is Windows Automatic Updates is turned off. You may want to manually update Windows OS by accessing Internet Explorer and from the Tools menu, select Windows Update.
Downloading and installing Windows Updates can be network and
CPU intensive (impacting system performance) and some Windows
Updates automatically reboot the controller. Therefore, Windows updates should be performed when the system is not in normal use.
There is no antivirus or spyware software included with your controller. Antivirus application software is the customer's responsibility. Having antivirus software installed my have a slight impact on system performance if your system uses intensive network data transfer.
User data backup
All user data should be regularly backed up to an external memory device. This can be done across a network or to a USB device. Your IT department may already have a backup strategy which is suitable for the system and data. Also, user data back up should be done just prior to sending the controller back to Keysight for service.
System Backup and Recovery
Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7) 32-bit or 64-bit Operating
System is the only operating system installed on your M9037A. There is a small system partition for the Keysight Recovery System on the SSD. During the boot process, you are given the choice to boot to Windows 7 normally or boot from the recovery partition. Refer to the M9037A User Guide for detailed information.
Some third-party disk backup utilities may destroy the Keysight backup partition. If this happens, the Keysight Recovery System will not work.
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Step 4: Run Keysight IO Libraries Suite
Step 4: Run Keysight IO Libraries Suite
Keysight IO Libraries Suite 16.3 Update 2 (or later) was installed at the factory in your embedded controller. If you need to re-install it or want to update to a later version, follow the instructions below. It includes the Keysight Connection
Expert, the IVI Shared Components, and the VISA Shared Components.
IVI drivers are installed in:
C:\ProgramFiles\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AgPxiPc or
C:\ProgramFiles x86\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AgPxiPc
Keysight IO Libraries version 16.3 Update 2 (or later) was pre-installed at the factory. The latest version can be downloaded from: www.keysight.com/find/iosuite .
Keysight IO Libraries installs the IVI Shared Components and VISA
Shared Components on your controller.
If Connection Expert is not already running, run it now to verify your I/O configuration. From the Windows Start button, select All Programs > Keysight IO
Libraries Suite > Keysight Connection Expert. Alternately, you can select the icon
( ) from the Windows messaging area.
Locate your interfaces and instruments in the Keysight Connection Expert
Explorer Pane. The following graphic shows the Connection Expert screen.
All necessary drivers are pre-installed at the factory. These drivers include the mouse and keyboard drivers, video driver, GPIB driver,
PXI trigger driver, etc.
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Step 5. Verify Operation
Step 5. Verify Operation
There are no actual verification procedures for the M9037A Embedded
Controller. If it boots properly and the front panel status LEDs do not indicate an error (see
“Front panel LED indicators” on page 8), then the controller is working
normally.
Note that you can use Keysight’s Soft Front Panel (SFP) software to monitor and control the triggering and the M9018A chassis function. To start the SFP programs, Click the Windows Start button > All Programs > Keysight. Then select either the M9018A SFP or the Embedded Controller SFP. See the following screen capture.
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Step 6: Install User Application Modules in the PXIe Chassis
Step 6: Install User Application Modules in the PXIe Chassis
The PXIe chassis accepts modules conforming to the PXI standard, which can be installed in available slots in the chassis. These may include:
- PXI instrument or switch modules
- PXIe filler panel modules (PXIe chassis are shipped with filler panel modules in all but Slot 1; you may need to remove filler panels from covered slots.)
Turn off the chassis prior to installing modules but do not unplug the chassis from the AC power source; the AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage when modules are installed or removed.
- Static Electricity—The components and connectors on modules are sensitive to static electricity. To minimize electrostatic damage, take the necessary anti-static precautions. Both chassis provide a grounding terminal, to which you can connect a wrist strap.
- Empty Slots—Except for performing initial chassis verification or troubleshooting, do not operate the chassis with empty slots. Always insert a filler panel or instrument module into empty slots. This is especially important for the slots on either side of an instrument module. This allows proper air flow and cooling, and provides EMI shielding for the chassis and installed components. Leaving slots empty can increase fan speed, raise ambient noise, overheat components, and shut down modules.
- Hot Swap—PXIe does not explicitly support hot swap for instrument modules. Keysight recommends fully powering down the chassis before installing or removing modules
Install application module drivers (if necessary)
Installed application modules will typically require device drivers and control software. You need not install them to verify basic chassis or embedded controller operation, but would logically install them on the controller at this time. For others, consult the module provider for software requirements and instructions.
Connect the embedded controller to the internet to locate and install the necessary drivers.
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Upgrading from the M9036A
Upgrading from the M9036A
If you already have a Keysight M9036A Embedded Controller and you are upgrading to an M9037A, be aware of the following:
- The GPIB cables are not compatible.
- The video output and cables are not compatible.
- The IVI and LabVIEW API drivers and the Soft Front Panel software are not the same. You will need to update any programs/applications you have written and rebuild them. The IVI Driver syntax (for the Trigger driver) M9036A used
AgM9036Trigger...
(for example,
AgM9036TriggerRouteTrigggerBusToExternal
) but the M9037A uses AgPxiPxTrigger.... Other than the prefix, the commands are identical.
- The M9037A Trigger Output has a mild pull-down (via a 100 K resistor) to ~0
V. The M9036A Trigger output floated to ~3 V.
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Controller Operating System
Controller Operating System
Your M9037A comes with the Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7)
32-bit or 64-bit Operating System preinstalled along with the latest version of
Keysight's IO Libraries Suite (version 16.3 or later). This section provides some general system configuration and preventative maintenance procedures that you, the customer, are responsible for. In general, the M9037A operates as any other PC, including remote desktop access.
Windows security
If your system is connected to the internet, you should take the following steps to ensure the operating system is protected:
- Use an internet fire wall
- Get the latest Microsoft Windows updates
- Install and use up-to-date antivirus software.
To check the status of, or make changes to the security settings for your controller, open the Windows Security Center (Start > Control Panel >
System & Security
).
The default system setting for Windows Automatic Updates is turned off. If you want it turned on, you need to manually update your Windows OS by accessing
Internet Explorer and from the Tools menu, select Windows Update.
Downloading and installing Windows Updates can be network and
CPU intensive (impacting system performance) and some Windows
Updates automatically reboot the controller. Therefore, Windows
Updates should be performed when the system is not in normal use.
There is no antivirus or spy ware software included with your controller. Antivirus application software is the customer's responsibility. Having antivirus software installed may have a slight impact on system performance if your system uses intensive network data transfer.
User data backup
All user data should be regularly backed up to an external memory device. This can be done across a network or to a USB device. Your IT department may already have a backup strategy which is suitable for the system and data. Also, user data back up should be done just prior to sending the controller back to
Keysight for service.
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Controller Operating System
The Windows operating system supplied with your M9037A is licensed for use on the hard drive mounted to the controller. If the hard drive is replaced, it may be your responsibility to purchase or relicense the operating system.
Chassis shutdown
As with any PC, Windows-based instruments should never be shutdown by either turning off the power via an external power source or by pulling the power plug out from the rear panel. This could corrupt the operating system. The approved way to shut down the controller is to execute the Windows shutdown process which shuts down the M9037A controller then turns off the M9018A chassis. If the M9018A chassis rear panel INHIBIT switch is set to DEF then momentarily pressing the front panel button shuts down the M9037A safely.
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M9018A PCIe Link Configuration
M9018A PCIe Link Configuration
PCIe link configuration refers to how the PXIe chassis (such as the M9018A) PCIe
Switch Fabric is configured to connect PCI Express signals between slot 1, the system controller slot, and the other chassis slots. For a review of the supported
PCIe link configurations, please refer to the M9018A User Guide (available from the Windows Start button, select All Programs > Keysight > M9018A).
Keysight’s M9037A can operate with all of the PCIe fabric configurations found on the M9018A chassis. Although the default M9018A PCIe chassis fabric is
“2-Link Configuration: 1x8” (this configuration, referred to as 1x8, provides one x8 PCIe link from the system controller slot to the PCIe Switch Fabric) you should reconfigure it to either 2x8 or 4x4 fabric.
The other supported PCIe link configurations are:
- 2-Link Configuration: 2x8 — Referred to as 2x8, this configuration provides two x8 links from the system controller slot to the PCIe Switch Fabric. Link 1 can be routed by the PCIe Switch Fabric to slots 2-9, while Link 2 can be routed to slots 10-18. This fabric provides a pair of x8 links for high data IO performance. This is the recommended configuration for most applications.
- 4-Link Configuration: 4x4 — Referred to as 4x4, this configuration provides four x4 links from the system controller slot to the PCIe Switch Fabric. Link 1 can be routed by the PCIe Switch Fabric to slots 10-14, Link 2 can be routed to slots 15-18, Link 3 can be routed to slots 2-5, and Link 4 can be routed to slots 6-9. This fabric is more compatible with other non-Keysight system modules.
If your system design requires another PCIe link configuration, such as 2x8, use the chassis Configurator utility to change the PCIe Switch Fabric.
The Configurator utility program is available from the Windows Start button; select
All Programs > Keysight > M9018A. Instructions for using the Configurator program are provided in the M9018A Chassis User Guide.
For more detailed information, refer to the M9037A User Guide and the M9018A 18-Slot PXIe Chassis User Guide.
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Using LabVIEW
Using LabVIEW
The Keysight LabVIEW G driver version 1.0.x or later is required for LabVIEW programmatic control of the M9037A trigger subsystem.
National Instrument's LabVIEW is not preinstalled on the M9037 controller, only the trigger driver is preinstalled. Consequently, the LabVIEW trigger driver and help files exist only in either the:
Program Files\Keysight\M9037\LabVIEW Driver\8.x or \20xx folder or the
Program Files (x86)\Keysight\M9037\LabVIEW Driver\8.x or \20xx folder.
(8.x represents LabVIEW version 8.5) and 20xx represents LabVIEW 2009, 2010, etc.).
Open the appropriate folder (8.x or 20xx) for the version of LabVIEW you installed on the M9037A. Copy the folder named Keysight M9037 (this contains three subfolders and other files) and paste it in the directory:
Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW <your version>\instr.lib or
Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\LabVIEW <your version>\instr.lib
You also need to copy the associated LabVIEW help file,
AgPxiPc_LabVIEW_Help.chm from the
Program Files\Keysight\M9037\LabVIEW Driver Help folder or the
Program Files (x86)\Keysight\M9037\LabVIEW Driver Help folder to the directory:
Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW <your version> \help or
Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\LabVIEW <your version> \help
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M9037A Accessories
M9037A Accessories
Accessory
Number
Y1206A
Y1260A
Y1262A
Y1264A
Y1265A
Y1212A
Y1213A
Y1214A
Description
Keyboard and optical mouse
GPIB Cable
*
DisplayPort cable
Spare SSD with Carrier, WES7, 32-bit preinstalled
†
Spare SSD with Carrier, WES7, 64-bit preinstalled
†
Slot Blocker Kit (5 single slot blockers)
EMI Filler Panel Kit (5 single slot panels)
Air Inlet Kit (one 3-slot, two 1-slot)
* This is not the same GPIB cable used on the Keysight M9036A PXIe Controller, they are not compatible.
† Spare SSDs will not work with M9036A Embedded Controller
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Environmental Operating Conditions
Environmental Operating Conditions
The Keysight M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller is designed to operate in a temperature range of 0
°
C to +55 maximum humidity is 95% at +40
°
°
C with non-condensing humidity. The
C. The maximum operating altitude is 3048 m
(10,000 ft). The module should be operated in an indoor environment where temperature and humidity are controlled. Condensation can pose a potential shock hazard.
Condensation can occur when the module is moved from a cold to a warm environment, or if the temperature and/or humidity of the environment change quickly.
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. For complete specifications, check the Keysight web site at: www.keysight.com/find/M9037A . Test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3.
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This information is subject to change without notice
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Edition 3 September 2014
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