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16800 Series Logic Analyzers—At a Glance The Agilent Technologies 16800 Series logic analyzers are portable logic analyzers that range from 34 to 204 logic acquisition channels and 48 pattern generator channels, depending on the model. Accessories Pouch (top flap) Tie-down Straps Scroll Knob Pod Cables Run/Stop Keys USB 2.
Features, Logic Acquisition • 1 M to 32 M memory depth per channel (depending on memory option), software upgradeable. • 250 MHz or 500 Mb/s maximum state data rate (depending on state speed option), software upgradeable. The 500 Mb/s maximum state data rate option is available on the 68- channel and above logic analyzer models. • 1 GHz, 64 M deep timing analysis on half channels. • Eye finder (automatic threshold and sample position setup) feature. • 4 GHz timing zoom with 64 K memory depth.
• Logic Level (data pods): 5 V TTL, 3- state TTL, 3- state TTL/CMOS, 3- state 1.8 V, 3- state 2.5 V, 3- state 3.3 V, ECL, 5 V PECL, 3.3 V LVPECL, and LVDS. • Data Inputs: 3- bit pattern level sensing (clock pod). • Clock Output: Synchronized to output data, delay of 7 ns in 14 steps (clock pod). • Clock Input: DC to 300 MHz (clock pod). • Internal Clock Period: Programmable from 1 MHz to 300 MHz in 1 MHz steps. • External Clock Period: DC to 300 MHz. • External Clock Duty Cycle: 1.3 ns minimum high time.
In This Guide… This guide describes how to set up, use, and update your 16800 Series logic analyzer. It also contains information on solving problems and additional safety information. 1 First-Time Set Up This chapter describes the steps in setting up the logic analyzer for the first time. 2 Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer This chapter describes some basic features of the logic analyzer and tells you where to find more information on using the logic analyzer.
Contents 1 First-Time Set Up Proper Cooling 11 12 First-Time Set Up Considerations 13 Determine Whether the Instrument will be Connected to the Network Get Network Setup Information 13 13 First-Time Set Up On Legacy 16800 Series Logic Analyzers With Windows XP Installation 15 Answering Windows Welcome Questions 15 If expected Windows Welcome questions do not appear 16 First-Time Set Up On 16800 Series Logic Analyzers with Windows 7 Installation 18 Additional First-Time Setup Steps 20 Establishing an Ad
Contents Tool Tips 28 Trigger History 29 To power off the system 30 Using the Windows Shutdown 30 Using a Short Press of the Power Button 30 Using a Long Press of the Power Button 31 Unplugging the Power Cord or Power Loss 31 Specifications and Characteristics 3 Updating the Logic Analyzer Changing Network Settings On Windows XP 36 On Windows 7 36 32 35 36 Changing Windows Firewall Settings 37 To give other applications/ports access through the firewall To restore the logic analyzer firewall defaul
Contents On a 16800 Series Logic Analyzer with Windows 7 Installation Contacting Agilent Service/Support 5 Safety Notices Warnings 59 61 62 To clean the instrument Safety Symbols Index 54 64 65 67 16800 Series Portable Logic Analyzers Installation/Quick Start Guide 9
Contents 10 16800 Series Portable Logic Analyzers Installation/Quick Start Guide
Agilent 16800 Series Portable Logic Analyzers Installation/Quick Start Guide 1 First-Time Set Up Proper Cooling 12 First-Time Set Up Considerations 13 First-Time Set Up On Legacy 16800 Series Logic Analyzers With Windows XP Installation 15 First-Time Set Up On 16800 Series Logic Analyzers with Windows 7 Installation 18 Additional First-Time Setup Steps 20 Agilent Technologies 11
1 First-Time Set Up Proper Cooling Allow at least 5 cm (2 inches) of space between instruments for proper cooling.
First-Time Set Up 1 First-Time Set Up Considerations Determine Whether the Instrument will be Connected to the Network NOTE If you plan to use COM automation to programmatically control a logic analyzer from a remote computer, be aware that the remote computer and the logic analyzer must both have the same kind of network membership; that is, they must both be members of a "Workgroup", or they must both be members of a "Domain". This is due to the security requirements of Distributed COM.
1 First-Time Set Up • Methodology for assigning IP addresses at your site (for example, DHCP). • Domain Name Service (DNS). Other network information that may be readily available from your network administrator.
First-Time Set Up 1 First-Time Set Up On Legacy 16800 Series Logic Analyzers With Windows XP Installation The legacy 16800 series logic analyzers are shipped with Windows XP installation. The first time you turn on these logic analyzers, the Windows® Welcome session starts. Your logic analyzer configuration and the answers to the Windows Welcome questions are affected by how you choose to use the logic analyzer. Use the Enter and arrow keys on the attached keyboard.
1 First-Time Set Up Table 2 Answering Windows Welcome Questions (continued) Standalone (No LAN) Workgroup Domain Enter your domain settings. N/A N/A Enter the name/password of a user who can add the logic analyzer to the domain. Checking your Internet connectivity Press 'Skip' Wait for this to finish. Wait for this to finish. How will this computer connect to the Internet? N/A N/A Choose the appropriate answer.
First-Time Set Up 1 If this occurs, you need to change the logic analyzer’s network setup (after the first- time power up) using the normal Windows XP methods (see “Changing Network Settings” on page 36).
1 First-Time Set Up First-Time Set Up On 16800 Series Logic Analyzers with Windows 7 Installation The first time you turn on a 16800 series logic analyzer that is shipped with Windows 7 installation, you are automatically logged on to the system using the Administrator account and the Windows 7 desktop is displayed.
First-Time Set Up Configuration Task 1 Logic Analyzer Usage Standalone (No LAN) Workgroup Domain Set up a high-speed connection N/A N/A Enter either the fixed IP/DNS assigned by your network administrator or select "Obtain Automatically". Determine if you want to connect the instrument’s PC to the Internet directly or through a network. N/A Agilent does not support connecting to the Internet through a modem directly connected to the logic analyzer.
1 First-Time Set Up Additional First-Time Setup Steps Establishing an Administrator Account (recommended for standalone and networked instruments) Agilent recommends that you set up an Administrator account for your logic analyzer. You have to be logged in to the Administrator account to do the following: • Install most software (applies whether the instrument is networked or standalone). • Change the workgroup. • Perform "Windows Updates". • Change firewall settings.
Agilent 16800 Series Portable Logic Analyzers Installation/Quick Start Guide 2 Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer Probing 22 Making a Measurement 23 Snap to Edge Markers 25 Left-Click Menus 26 Tree Structure Bus/Signal Names 26 Offline Analysis 27 Marker Overview 27 Tool Tips 28 Trigger History 29 Specifications and Characteristics 32 Agilent Technologies 21
2 Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer Probing Probing is the key to effective and efficient use of logic analyzers. Agilent Technologies offers a wide variety of probing accessories that support general- purpose and application- specific measurement needs. We provide reliable, electrically and mechanically unobtrusive probes that make it easy to connect your Agilent logic analyzer to your system under test.
Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer 2 Making a Measurement 1 Start up the logic analyzer, connect to your target system, and select Setup>Bus/Signal. 2 Assign buses and signals and click OK.
2 Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer 3 Enter a trigger value. 4 Acquire and view data.
Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer 2 Snap to Edge Markers You can set the markers to jump to the nearest edge of a waveform. A yellow target will show which edge the marker will jump to.
2 Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer Left-Click Menus Drag a box around parts of the data. When you release the mouse button, a menu appears. Tree Structure Bus/Signal Names Show individual signals in buses by clicking on the + to expand.
Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer 2 Offline Analysis Install the Agilent Logic Analyzer application on another Windows XP, Windows 7, or Windows 2000 computer and you can analyze data without the 16800 Series logic analyzer. 1 Follow the instructions in “Software Installation and Upgrades” on page 44 to load the 16800 Series logic analyzer software on your PC. 2 Acquire a trace with the logic analyzer. 3 Save a configuration file with data. 4 Copy the file to the PC being used for offline analysis.
2 Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer Tool Tips Pause the cursor over a tool Icon and a “Tool Tip Window” will appear.
Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer 2 Trigger History Save and recall trigger settings.
2 Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer To power off the system You can power off the logic analyzer using Windows Shutdown or a short press of the power button. NOTE When powering off the logic analyzer, wait until the fans stop turning (about 15 seconds) before turning the logic analyzer back on. This ensures that internal circuitry restarts in a known state.
Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer 2 Using a Long Press of the Power Button CAUTION Only use a long press of the power button when the logic analyzer is unresponsive to Windows Shutdown or a short press of the power button. Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power the system down abruptly: • Programs that are running will not be shut down. Any data that has not been written to the disk will be lost. • Turns off the power supply.
2 Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer Specifications and Characteristics The following electrical and operating characteristics are not specifications, but are typical operating characteristics for the Agilent 16800 Series logic analyzers. Electrical Characteristics Power Requirements 16801A, 16802A, and 16803A: 115/230 Vac +/- 20%, 48-66Hz, 615W Max. 16804A, 16806A, 16821A, 16822A, and 16823A: 115/230 Vac +/- 20%, 48-66Hz, 775W Max. CAT II (Line voltage in appliance and to wall outlet).
Getting Started with the Logic Analyzer 2 More specifications and characteristics for your instrument and measurement modules are in the on- line help. To find them go to: 1 Click Help>Help Topics. 2 Click Reference; then, click Specifications and Characteristics.
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Agilent 16800 Series Portable Logic Analyzers Installation/Quick Start Guide 3 Updating the Logic Analyzer Changing Network Settings 36 Changing Windows Firewall Settings 37 Software Installation and Upgrades 44 Agilent Technologies 35
3 Updating the Logic Analyzer Changing Network Settings To make network changes after the first- time power up: On Windows XP The following steps are applicable for a logic analysis system with Windows XP operating system: • To change from a workgroup to a domain or vice versa, click Start then right- click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the Computer Name tab and click Change. • To change network connection properties, click Start>Control Panel>Network Connections.
Updating the Logic Analyzer 3 Changing Windows Firewall Settings When 16800 Series logic analyzers are shipped from the factory, the Windows Firewall is enabled and set up with the exceptions required by the logic analyzer. To give other applications/ports access through the firewall For example, you may need to change firewall settings in order to: • Use NetOp to remotely control the logic analyzer. • Use RealVNC to remotely control the logic analyzer.
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Updating the Logic Analyzer 3 3 In the Windows Firewall dialog, click the Exceptions tab. 4 In the Exceptions tab, if the required program or service is listed, check its box to enable it; otherwise, click Add Program... to give unlisted applications permission to penetrate the firewall, or click Add Port... to give unlisted ports access through the firewall. Refer to the application’s documentation for information on port numbers or other firewall setup information.
3 Updating the Logic Analyzer 4 The list of allowed programs and features is displayed. If the required program or service is listed, check its box to enable it; otherwise, click Allow another program... to give unlisted programs permission to penetrate the firewall. Refer to the application’s documentation for more information on port numbers or other firewall setup information.
Updating the Logic Analyzer 3 To restore the logic analyzer firewall defaults On legacy 16800 logic analyzers 1 From the Windows Start menu, choose Start>Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, open Windows Firewall.
3 Updating the Logic Analyzer 3 In the Windows Firewall dialog, click the Advanced tab. 4 In the Advanced tab, click Restore Defaults to restore the default Windows Firewall settings. 5 In the confirmation dialog, click Yes. 6 Click OK to close the Windows Firewall dialog. 7 From the Windows Start menu, choose Start>Run; then, enter or select the file “C:\Program Files\Agilent Technologies\Logic Analyzer\ agFirewSP2.wsf”, and click OK. On newer/current 16800 logic analyzers with 5.
Updating the Logic Analyzer 3 If your 16800 Logic Analyzer has 5.20 or later version of Logic Analyzer software and Windows 7 installation, then restore the firewall defaults by performing the following steps: 1 From the Windows Start menu, choose Start>Control Panel. 2 Click the Windows Firewall link. 3 Click Restore defaults in the left pane of the window. 4 Again click Restore defaults. 5 Uninstall and then reinstall the Logic Analyzer software from www.agilent.com/find/la- sw- download.
3 Updating the Logic Analyzer Software Installation and Upgrades Agilent Logic Analyzer Software The Agilent 16800 Series logic analyzers are shipped with software already installed, including any licensed optional products that you may have purchased. The licensing process (described below) has been performed and the (*.lic) license file is in place.
Updating the Logic Analyzer 3 Optional Products If applicable, follow the instructions on the entitlement certificate that came with your purchase to enable the optional tool.
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Agilent 16800 Series Portable Logic Analyzers Installation/Quick Start Guide 4 Solving Problems Running Self-Tests 48 If the logic analyzer powers itself down 49 If the Power LEDs do not come on 49 If you get a registry error and the system won’t boot 49 If there are network connection problems 50 If there are touch screen problems 51 Using the System Recovery Software 54 Contacting Agilent Service/Support 59 Agilent Technologies 47
4 Solving Problems Running Self-Tests 1 In the Agilent logic analyzer application, click Help>Self Test. 2 In the analysis system Self Test dialog, double click on the test you want to run.
Solving Problems 4 If the logic analyzer powers itself down If the logic analyzer warns you it is powering down before it powers down, the dialog will describe the problem (such as a fan/overtemp problem). If the logic analyzer just powers down, it is likely a power supply problem. If the Power LEDs do not come on If the lights do not come on and if the system powers up momentarily when you plug it in, make sure the power button hasn't become jammed or stuck in the pushed in position.
4 Solving Problems If there are network connection problems See the “Network Troubleshooting Guide” topic in the Agilent Logic Analyzer application’s online help. Briefly: • The Windows Firewall must be set to allow access to the “Agilent Logic Analysis” service in order use remote connections (see “To restore the logic analyzer firewall defaults” on page 41).
Solving Problems 4 If there are touch screen problems If you observe the following touch screen problems: • If the Touch Off button on the instrument’s front panel doesn’t work. • If there are problems with the right- click functionality on the touch screen. • If the accuracy of touch locations is off. You may be able to calibrate the touch screen to fix the problem by following the procedures described below for legacy and newer 16800 series of logic analyzers.
4 Solving Problems On newer/current 16800 series logic analyzers: 1 From the Windows Start menu, choose Start>All Programs>Agilent Logic Analyzer>Utilities>Touch Screen>Calibration and Settings. 2 In the Microchip TSHARC Control Panel dialog, select the Calibration tab. 3 By default, the number of points is set to 4 and the Inset is set at 20.0%. 4 Click Begin Calibration.
Solving Problems 4 If calibrating the touch screen doesn’t fix the problem, see “Contacting Agilent Service/Support” on page 59.
4 Solving Problems Using the System Recovery Software Restoring your system software might be necessary for the following reasons: • Hard drive failure. • Virus in the system or unstable system. • Intentional disk clean - for example if you are passing the system to another team or returning it to a rental company and you do not want any data left on it.
Solving Problems 4 • the version of the Logic Analyzer software which was installed when the system was originally shipped and not the latest or upgraded version of the software that might be available at the time of system recovery. • the license files of any licensed optional products that you had purchased with the Logic Analyzer and that were installed when the system was originally shipped. NOTE When you run the recovery process, the software licensing Host ID of your logic analyzer may change.
4 Solving Problems 2 After a few seconds, Logic Analyzer automatically starts with the option selected in the Windows Boot Manager. Select the Agilent Recovery system option in the Windows Boot Manager screen using the arrow keys and then press Enter. The recovery process starts preparing the system for recovery and displays the following screen with options to choose. You can enter: • 1 to run Check Disk on the Logic Analyzer’s hard disk drive.
Solving Problems 4 3 Select the second option in the above screen by entering 2 in the text box and clicking OK. 4 A warning message is displayed stating that the recovery process overwrites the data on C: drive. If you want to save your data to a CD or to another machine before you proceed further, then exit the recovery process and save your data. Else, click OK to proceed with the recovery process. The recovery process starts.
4 Solving Problems If the recovery process is able to restore the system software successfully, then the following screen is displayed. 5 Click OK to proceed. You Logic Analysis system now reboots to Windows 7. 6 The Windows Boot Manager screen is displayed with Microsoft Windows 7 as the default selection. The system automatically starts with this default selection. Alternatively, you can press Enter to proceed with the default selection.
Solving Problems NOTE 4 There are situations when you are not able to run the recovery process, (for instance, when the hard disk drive of your system fails) or when running the recovery process does not recover your system software. In such situations, you can send your Logic Analysis system for hard disk repair/replacement to Agilent. Alternatively, you can contact your nearest Agilent sales/service office. To locate a sales or service office, go to www.agilent.com/find/contactus.
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5 Safety Notices Warnings • Before turning on the instrument, you must connect the protective earth terminal of the instrument to the protective conductor of the (mains) power cord. The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. You must not negate the protective action by using an extension cord (power cable) without a protective conductor (grounding). Grounding one conductor of a two- conductor outlet is not sufficient protection.
Safety Notices 5 • Position equipment so that it is not difficult to disconnect the power cord.
5 Safety Notices To clean the instrument If the instrument requires cleaning: 1 Remove power from the instrument. 2 Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened with a mixture of mild detergent and water. 3 Make sure that the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting it to a power source.
Safety Notices 5 Safety Symbols ! Instruction manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for you to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against damage to the product. Hazardous voltage symbol. Earth terminal symbol: Used to indicate a circuit common connected to grounded chassis.
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Index A H R administrator, 13 administrator account, 20 Agilent web service/support, 59 antivirus, 20 hard drive, 54 high-speed connection, 15 recovery procedures, 54 recovery process, 54 registry error, 49 restoring system, 54 running self tests, 48 C caution electrostatic discharge, 31 CD product software, 44 change network settings, 36 characteristics, 33 Check Disk, 56 computer name, 15 connection, high speed, 15 contact information, 59 D debugging network, 50 disk clean/reformat, 54 domain, 13,
Index V virus software, 20 W windows power problems, 49 updates, 20 welcome, 15 welcome questions, 15 Windows Boot Manager, 56 Windows Firewall settings changing, 37 workgroup, 13 changing, 20 68 16800 Series Portable Logic Analyzers Installation/Quick Start Guide
