Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators Installation Guide 3
2 Getting Started
CAUTION To avoid damaging or degrading the performance of the MXG, do not exceed 33 dBm (2W) maximum of
reverse power levels at the RF input. See also Tips for Preventing Signal Generator Damage on
www.agilent.com.
NOTE Software Updates
Is your product software up-to-date? Periodically, Agilent releases software updates to fix known defects and
incorporate product enhancements. To search for software updates for your product, go to the Agilent
Technical Support website at www.agilent.com/find/TechSupport.
NOTE For the N5161A/62A, the softkey menus and features mentioned in this chapter are only available through the
Web-Enabled MXG or through SCPI commands. Refer to “Accessing the MXG (ATE) Web-Enabled Page” on
page 8 and to the SCPI Command Reference.
The MXG ATE blank front panel models, N5161A and N5162A signal generators, are part of the MXG
instrument family and unless otherwise indicated, all references to the MXG are inclusive of the MXG ATE
instruments.
Full LXI–B feature implementation is only available on instruments with firmware >A.01.50. A license may
be required to enable this feature and to download firmware versions >
A.01.50. For information on new
firmware releases, go to http://www.agilent.com/find/upgradeassistant.
• Checking the Shipment on page 4
• Signal Generator Physical Characteristics on page 4
• Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements on page 5
• Configuring the MXG ATE on page 7
• Configuring the Display (N5181A/82A/83A Only) on page 11
• Configuring for Remote Control on page 12
• Ordering Accessories on page 14
• Proper Use and Cleaning on page 16
• Returning a Signal Generator to Agilent Technologies on page 16
• Contacting Agilent on page 16