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If this happens, ensure that the N4916A has been correctly installed (see “Installing
the N4916A/B - Procedure” on page 539).
Check the Power Supply
Ensure that the power cord is connected.
The green LED close to the power switch must be illuminated when the unit is
turned on.
Check the USB Communication
Ensure that the USB cable is connected between the USB port at the rear of the
N4916A and one of the USB ports at the rear of the Serial BERT.
1
Open the Utility menu and click Minimize GUI to gain access to the Windows
operating system.
2
In the Windows task bar, click the Agilent IO Control icon.
3
From the Agilent IO Control menu, open the VISA Assistant.
4
If no VISA alias name has been assigned so far, the VISA Assistant should
indicate an instrument named "UsbDevice1". If the N4916A has been installed
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