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Agilent Technologies E4440A User's Manual

1. Option er Number Name Description The documentation CD ROM contains the standard OBO Manual Seton CORON documentation set as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader with Only Search Additional Manual Set An additional set of the standard documentation shipped with 0B1 the analyzer See Initial Inspection on page 7 for information about the standard documentation set Service Documentation The Service guide describes assembly level troubleshooting OBW procedures provides a parts list and documents post repair procedures 1CM Rack Mount Kit Includes rack mount flanges and hardware Used to rack mount analyzers without front handles available as P N 5063 9215 1CN Front Handle Kit Available as P N 5063 9228 Rack Mount Kit with Includes the parts necessary to rack mount an analyzer with 1CP Handles front handles attached available as P N 5063 9222 Includes handles ICR Rack Slide Kit Available as P N E4406 60115 Rack slides allow the analyzer to be pulled out while the analyzer is secured to the rack Preamplifier An internal preamplifier assembly Not required when Option 1DS 110 is installed Frequency Range 100 kHz to 3 GHz 015 6 GHz Measurement Includes accessories necessary to set up return loss and Accessory Kit loss gain measurements Used with Option 215 Audio Input 100 KQ Audio signal analysis capability that works with the Option 233 107 Measuring Receiver System Available in all models Option 107
2. NOTE Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Operation Printer Setup and Operation A printer can be connected to your analyzer if it is equipped with an external I O interface Supported printers accept Hewlett Packard Printer Control Language Level 3 PCL3 or 5 PCL5 Refer to the documentation or specifications supplied with your printer or contact the manufacturer to identify your printer s language Equipment e IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable e Supported and tested printers are listed below Note that there are many PCL3 5 printers that may work with your analyzer however they have not been tested PCL3 printers include most HP DeskJet printers PCL5 printers include most HP LaserJet printers The following printers are not compatible with your analyzer HP Deskjet 720C 722C 820C and 1600C Epson MX 80 FX 85 Stylus and LQ 570 Printer Models Language Color Type Capable HP DeskJet 310 320 350C 400L PCL3 yes HP DeskJet 500C 550C 600 660C 672C PCL3 yes 680C 682C 690C 693C HP DeskJet 840C 850C 870C 890C 895C PCL3 yes HP DeskJet 935C 970C 990C PCL3 yes HP DeskJet 1120C 1150C PCL3 yes HP Inkjet 2000C PCL 3 yes HP LaserJet 4L 4P 4 Plus PCL3 5 no HP LaserJet 5L 5M 5N 5P 5SI PCL3 5 no HP LaserJet 6L 6MP 6P PCL5 no HP LaserJet 2100 Series PCL3 5 no HP LaserJet 4050N PCL3 5 yes HP LaserJet 5000GN PCL3 5 yes HP Professional Series 2500
3. In Case of Difficulty provide the support you need Before calling Agilent Technologies however or returning an analyzer for service perform the quick checks listed in Check the Basics on page 78 This check may eliminate the problem If a problem persists you may choose to e Repair the analyzer yourself See Service Options on page 80 e Return the analyzer to Agilent Technologies for repair See Returning an Analyzer for Service on page 81 for more information No operator serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers If the analyzer is still under warranty or is covered by a maintenance contract it will be repaired under the terms of the warranty or plan the warranty is located at the front of this manual If the analyzer is no longer under warranty or is not covered by an Agilent Technologies maintenance plan Agilent Technologies will notify you of the cost of the repair after examining the analyzer 76 Chapter 6 Table 6 1 In Case of Difficulty Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages The analyzer can generate various messages that appear on the display during operation For a complete list of spectrum analyzer messages see the Instrument Messages and Functional Tests manual The following table describes the four types of spectrum analyzer messages Types of Messages Ty
4. Initial Inspection on page 7 Power Requirements on page 9 Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time on page 13 Printer Setup and Operation on page 18 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge on page 21 Running Internal Alignments on page 17 Safety Information on page 22 00000 D000 popp 000000000 DO00 OO00D y DOUOO SSESS SES as SBS SES SSS BE S SSRS SSS S22 S25 SSeS SED SES SS S SS Se Ss Ss SSE m e 0D oo boo oe Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Initial Inspection Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress Retain the shipping materials for future use as you may wish to ship the analyzer to another location or to Agilent Technologies for service Verify that the contents of the shipping container are complete The following table lists the items shipped with the analyzer Item Description Accessories IntuiLink Toolbar software CD ROM Provides a set of connectivity tools that enable you to easily move data from your analyzer to your PC Power Cable See Table 1 2 on page 11 Connection for power source USB Cable Opt
5. 2 m Le x CAUTION NOTE Making a Basic Measurement This chapter is divided into the following sections e Using the Front Panel on page 37 e Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer on page 39 e Viewing a Signal on page 40 Ensure that the total power of all signals at the analyzer RF input does not exceed 33 dBm 2 watts Basic Assumption The material in this chapter is presented with the assumption that you understand the front and rear panel layout and display annotations of your analyzer If you do not refer to Front and Rear Panel Features on page 23 The display examples in this book are made using various analyzer models you may see some variations depending upon your analyzer 36 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Using the Front Panel Using the Front Panel Entering Data When setting measurement parameters there are several ways to enter or modify the value of the active function Knob Increments or decrements the current value Arrow Keys Increments or decrements the current value Numeric Enters a specific value Then press the desired terminator Keypad either a unit softkey or the Enter key Unit Softkeys Terminate a value that requires a unit of measurement Enter Key Terminates an entry when either no unit of measure is needed or you want to use the default unit Using Menu Keys Menu Keys which appear along the right side of the
6. 8120 4753 Straight 229 90 Option 918 NEMA 5 15P Japan dnjas pue uonejje su 8120 4754 90 229 90 8120 1689 Straight 200 78 Mi Option 902 CEE 7 VII Continental Europe Central African Republic United Arab Republic 8120 1692 90 200 78 8120 2104 Straight 200 78 Option 906 SEV Type 12 Switzerland 8120 2296 90 200 78 3120 2956 Straight 200 78 Option 912 SR 107 2 D Denmark 8120 2957 i 200 78 8120 4211 200 78 i Option 917 South Africa India 8120 4600 200 78 8120 5182 200 78 Jade Gray Option 919 Israel 8120 5181 i 200 78 Jade Gray a E earth ground L line and N neutral formt119 b Plug identifier numbers describe the plug only The part number is for the complete cable assembly Chapter 1 11 a gt 2 xo c c p T a NOTE WARNING Installation and Setup Power Requirements Battery Information The analyzer uses a Lithium Polycarbon Monofloride battery to power the analyzer clock The battery is located on the CPU board You can order the service documentation for Agilent spectrum analyzers through your Agilent Sales and Service office The documentation is described under Options on page 65 If the analyzer s clock does not keep time when powered off the problem is the battery See Returning an Analyzer for Service on page 81 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly r
7. on page 37 18 Floppy Accepts a 3 5 inch 1 44 MB floppy disk Disk Drive 19 RF Input Input for an external signal Make sure that the total power of all signals at the analyzer input does not exceed 30 dBm 1 watt The E4446A E4447A and E4448A input connector is 2 4 mm 20 IF Input 1st Allows connections for external mixing Option AYZ LO Output Chapter 2 25 T e gt o gt Qa D e o U o gt L T e o 3 c oO oO Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Display Annotations o tee gt is o re oO i iy a b o ao xo c c e b LL EN TITLE 2 D D 23 29 D 22 D eI 20 Agilent 14 00 05 O t 12 P Bm Atten 4A HB Wi Fr q Channel Center Freq qo 9 50080 GHz Start Freq ag 26 9648799 GHz Stop Freq 26 9851201 GHz p 8 CF Ste 2 82461988 MHz Auto Man Freg Offset 10 4088888 MHz Signal Track On Off Ite Description Associated Function Keys m 1 Detector type Det Demod Detector 2 Reference level Amplitude Ref Level 3 Active function block Refer to the description of the activated function 4 Screen title Display Title 5 Time and date display System Time Date 6 RF attenuation Amplitude Attenuation 7 Display line Display Display Line 8 Marker Marker 9 Active marker Marker 10 Active marker frequency and Marker amp
8. Then press Trace 2 Notice that trace 2 is the only trace displayed in view mode the view key is selected and the trace is not sweeping Your display should look similar to Figure 4 7 4 2 i e S gt 12 xo c 2 tou 2 oO Le 2 gt Figure 4 6 Verifying Trace 1 ix Agilent 18 10 43 Feb 24 2000 RL Trace Atten 18 dB VBH 1 MHz CAUTION When operating in dc coupled mode ensure protection of the input mixer by limiting the input level to 0 Vdc and 30 dBm NOTE When loading Limits files be sure you have selected the appropriate X Axis Units frequency or time Display Limits Properties X Axis Units If you are in time X Axis Units and you load frequency limits all current limit line data will be erased and the analyzer will switch to the frequency domain The reverse of the this situation also holds true 58 Chapter 4 Figure 4 7 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Renaming a File 1 2 To access the Rename menu press File Rename Select the type of file you want to rename setup state trace limits screens or corrections In this example you are renaming a trace file press Type Trace Select the drive and directory where your file is located In this example choose drive C START Select the file you want to rename In this example choose the file TEST1 TRC Press Name to open the Alpha Editor menu For this ex
9. gt 2 m o 72 S S In Case of Difficulty Returning an Analyzer for Service 82 Surround the equipment with three to four inches of packing material and prevent the equipment from moving in the carton If packing foam is not available the best alternative is S D 240 Air Cap from Sealed Air Corporation Hayward California 94545 Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet filled with 1 1 4 inch air bubbles Use the pink colored Air Cap to reduce static electricity Wrapping the equipment several times in this material should both protect the equipment and prevent it from moving in the carton Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive tape Mark the shipping container FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE to assure careful handling Retain copies of all shipping papers Chapter 6 Index Numerics 10 MHz reference turning on 40 50 ohm load 71 74 50 ohm RF bridge 74 50 ohm 75 ohm minimum loss pad 71 75 ohm RF bridge 74 A AC probe 71 Accessories 71 accessories 50 ohm directional bridge 74 50 ohm load 71 50 ohm short load 74 50 ohm 75 ohm minimum loss pad 71 AC probe 71 broadband preamplifiers 72 GPIB cable 72 harmonic mixers 72 power splitters 73 preselected millimeter mixers 73 RF bridge 74 RF limiters 73 transient limiters 73 active function 31 address IP 14 Agilent Technologies calling 80 alignments internal 17 alpha editor using 62 amplifiers 72
10. 5 2 2 K 2 2 VBH 1 MHz 6 Activate trace 2 and put it into minimum hold by pressing Trace 2 Min Hold Your analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4 4 Figure 4 3 Viewing Traces 1 and 2 Agilent 17 39 41 Feb 24 2000 RL Trace Atten 10 dB m D IR w Clear Write Max Hold Min Hold VBH 1 MHz ERRAND 7 Activate trace 3 by pressing Trace 3 Clear Write Your analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4 5 54 Figure 4 4 NOTE Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Viewing Traces 1 2 and 3 Agilent 16 26 29 Jan 5 2000 Trace Trace 2 3 Clear Write gt te o o me D fe Ke o o Ss a nm 2 gt Q I o Max Hold Min Hold View Blank More VBH 1 MHz 1 of 2 Step 2 Save the file 1 To access the Save menu press File Save 2 Select the type of file you want to save In this example you are saving a trace press Type Trace Trace files are not bitmap files Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into other applications or converted If you require the use of other applications for example Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel be sure to save your files as gif or wmf formats using Screen for your file Type Comma separated value csv files can also be imported into Microsoft Excel 3 Select the trace you wish to save 1 2 3 or all traces In this example you will save t
11. A or the internal drive C In this example you will save a trace to the internal C drive Trace files are not bitmap files Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into other applications or converted If you require the use of other applications for example Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel be sure to save your files as gif or wmf formats using Screen for your file Type Step 1 Set up the analyzer trace 1 Perform a factory preset by pressing Preset Factory Preset if present 2 Turn on the internal 50 MHz alignment signal of the analyzer as follows e Press Input Output Input Port Amptd Ref 3 Set the center frequency to 50 MHz by pressing press FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz 4 Set the span to 75 MHz by pressing SPAN Span 75 MHz The reference signal will appear on the display 5 View trace 1 and put it into maximum hold by pressing View Trace Max Hold Trace 1 should already by underlined but if not press Trace 1 2 3 until 1 is underlined and then press Max Hold Your analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4 3 Chapter 4 53 gt te o v me D fe Ke o o Ss a nm 2 gt Q T o Figure 4 2 Viewing Trace 1 Agilent 17 34 38 Feb 24 2000 RL Trace Atten 18 dB oH O wd e Bh 4 2 i e S gt 12 xo c 2 tou 2 oO Le 2 gt View 1 of 2 Q D gt D 3 x a z x x S
12. Name 7 System Keys Access features used with all analyzer modes and affect the state of the entire spectrum analyzer 8 Vol Control Not currently implemented Earphones 9 PROBE PWR Supplies power for external high frequency probes and accessories see Accessories on page 71 10 Marker Keys Enable markers to obtain specific information about the displayed measurement 11 EXT TRIGGER Enables you to externally trigger measurements INPUT 12 POWER Turns the analyzer on A green light indicates power on A yellow light indicates ON OFF standby mode NOTE The front panel switch is a standby switch not a LINE switch disconnecting device the analyzer continues to draw power even when the line switch is in standby Use the detachable power cord to disconnect the analyzer from the mains supply 13 Help Key Press the Help key then any other key to get a short description of that key and the associated SCPI command The next key you press will remove the help window from the display 14 Window Keys Next Window On displays with multiple windows changes the highlighted window that is currently active Zoom Zooms in on the highlighted window 15 Navigation Move cursor between fields on the display Keys 16 Return Key Exits the current menu and returns to the previous menu 17 DataControls Change the numeric value of an active function Entries appear in the active function area of the display Also see Entering Data
13. This is a marking of an Industrial Scientific and ISMGRP1CLASSA Medical Group 1 Class A product and to indicate product compliance with the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 001 The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association TN e gt o Ss Qa poj e o U o gt D T e o r c oO o 2002 96 EC marking requirements The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical ST This product complies with the WEEE Directive mmm electronic product in domestic household waste Product Category With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I this product is classed as a Monitoring and Control instrumentation product Do not dispose in domestic household waste To return unwanted products contact your local Agilent office or see http www agilent com environment product for Chapter 2 33 Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Symbols more information n o i gt o rs o c ao a i o xX c c e b LL 34 Chapter 2 Making a Basic Measurement This chapter provides information on basic analyzer operation For more information on making measurements see the measurement guide for your analyzer o x gt co o uw o 2 o e 72 c e 3 L gt m 35 a 4 o da gt 2 o 2
14. a frequency range of 300 kHz to 3 GHz 50 Ohm Transmission Reflection Test Kit The Agilent 87512A provides the accessories to measure the reflection and transmission characteristics of 50 Q devices up to 2 GHz These accessories use type N connectors The kit contains a directional bridge 2 cables and precision short load terminations for calibration Static Safe Accessories 9300 0797 3M static control mat 0 6 m x 1 2 m 2 ft x 4 ft with a 4 6 cm 15 ft ground wire Does not include wrist strap or cord 9300 1367 Wrist strap color black stainless steel Four adjustable links and a 7 mm post type connection 9300 0980 Wrist strap cord 1 5 m 5 ft 9300 1308 ESD heel strap reusable 6 to 12 months Noise Sources for use with PSA Option 119 Agilent 346A 10 MHz to 18 GHz noise source with 5 dB ENR nominal Agilent 346B 10 MHz to 18 GHz noise source with 15 dB ENR nominal Agilent 346C 10 MHz to 26 5 GHz noise source with 15 dB ENR nominal 74 Chapter 5 5 o o o D h OU O c 7 lt In Case of Difficulty This chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with your Agilent Technologies spectrum analyzer and how to return it for service If you experience a problem or would like additional information about your analyzer Agilent Technologies worldwide organization is ready to 75 Pal gt 2 m 4 72 S S WARNING NOTE
15. address 14 limiters RF and transient 73 load 50 ohm 71 74 M manuals ordering 65 manuals standard set 7 marker frequency and amplitude reading 42 moving to peak 42 to reference level 42 with knob or arrow key 42 turning off 44 marker annotation change with frequency count 44 location 42 menu keys 31 missing options 14 mixers External Mixing Option AYZ 68 harmonic 72 preselected millimeter 73 moving data from analyzer 7 data to PC 7 N navigating catalogs 50 files 50 tables 32 Navigation keys 50 51 noise figure 74 noise figure measurement accessories 74 noise source 74 numeric keypad using 37 83 Index o options not in instrument memory 14 overview keys and key menus 31 P packaging 81 parallel interface connector 30 PC connectivity 7 personality options not in instrument 14 power amplifiers 72 power splitters 73 preamplifiers 72 preset factory 39 types 39 user creating 39 printer setup 18 probes AC and DC 71 product information 2 R rear panel symbols 33 rear panel features 29 reference level setting 42 reference turning on 10 MHz 40 rename files 59 RF bridge 74 RF limiters 73 RPG using 37 RS 232 interface connector 30 S save files 53 55 57 saving bitmaps 49 53 55 trace files 49 53 55 screen annotation 26 screen information 13 service options 80 short 50 ohm 74 signals increasing accuracy 44 signals viewing 40 softkeys auto and
16. assemblies by the edges This reduces the possibility of ESD damage to components and prevent contamination of exposed plating For information on ordering static safe accessories see Accessories on page 71 Additional Information about ESD For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage contact the Electrostatic Discharge Association http www esda org The ESD standards developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute ANSI Chapier 1 21 Installation and Setup Safety Information Safety Information WARNING This is a Safety Class 1 Product provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord The mains plug shall be inserted only in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited If this product is not used as specified the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired This product must be used in a normal condition in which all means for protection are intact only a gt 2 xo i i c x T 2 22 Chapter 1 TN e gt me o Ss Qa D e o x U o gt TN oO o me c oO o Front and Rear Panel Features This chapter gives you an overview of the front and rear panels of your analyzer F
17. cannot be installed if Option 122 or 140 is installed Requires Option 233 RF WW Internal An internal preamplifier assembly that covers all frequency Preamplifier bands Available in all models Option 110 cannot be installed if 110 Option 1DS is installed Frequency Range 100 kHz to 50 GHz 111 USB Device Side I O Provides a rear panel USB interface connector device side I O Interface only 512 Mb User Memory Provides additional memory to accommodate a greater number 115 of applications Available in all models Option 115 cannot be installed if Option 117 is installed Chapter 5 65 O no o O D 2 gt O o O e 0 77 7 2 i ej 7 7 Q lt ke lt G 2 fa Q 2 e Options and Accessories Options Option Number Name Description 117 Secure Memory Erase Provides the ability to quickly and easily perform a security erase deleting all user stored data without affecting the useability of the analyzer Option 117 cannot be installed if Option 115 is installed 122 E4440A 43A amp 45A only 80 MHz Bandwidth Digitizer Adds an alternative 80 MHz wide IF path for making measurements Cannot be installed if Option 107 is installed Additional measurement accuracy can be achieved using the External Calibration Wizard Option 235 or with the 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer Application calibration The 80 MHz functionality
18. display colors do not map exactly to the printer colors For example trace 1 is yellow on your analyzer display while it maps to green on your printer 20 Chapter 1 WARNING Installation and Setup Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage or destroy electronic components the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever components are transported stored or used Test Equipment and ESD To help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment e Before connecting any coaxial cable to an analyzer connector for the first time each day momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together e Personnel should be grounded with a 1 MQ resistor isolated wrist strap before touching the center pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the analyzer e Be sure that all instruments are properly earth grounded to prevent build up of static charge 5 nm J D z fe o gt Qa mn me i mo Do not use these first three techniques when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts e Perform work on all components or assemblies at a static safe workstation e Keep static generating materials at least one meter away from all components e Store or transport components in static shielding containers e Always handle printed circuit board
19. does not need to be selected This analyzer does not contain customer serviceable fuses Failure to ground the analyzer properly can result in personal injury Before turning on the analyzer you must connect its protective earth terminals to the protective conductor of the main power cable Insert the main power cable plug into a socket outlet that has a protective earth contact only DO NOT defeat the earth grounding protection by using an extension cable power cable or autotransformer without a protective ground conductor 5 nm J D z fe o gt Qa 2 me i mo If you are using an autotransformer make sure its common terminal is connected to the protective earth contact of the power source outlet socket This is a Safety Class 1 Product provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited To prevent electrical shock disconnect the Agilent Technologies spectrum analyzer from mains before cleaning Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts Do not attempt to clean internally VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS When installing the product in a cabinet the convection into and out of the product mus
20. is available as part of the added Basic Mode Basic Mode includes the measurements spectrum frequency domain waveform time domain 123 Switchable Preselector Bypass Allows you to bypass the tuned filters at the input of the spectrum analyzer when making measurements in the 3 to 50 GHz range This improves the sensitivity and increases the available measurement dynamic range However it allows the analyzers internal mixing products and image response signals to be visible on the display in addition to the actual desired signal response This option is available in all models Option 123 cannot be installed if Option AYZ is installed 124 Y axis Video Output Provides a 0 to 1 V signal that corresponds to the bottom and top of the display graticule respectively The output voltage tracks the Y axis position of the trace data while the analyzer is sweeping This output is similar to the 8566B Video Out 140 E4440A 43A amp 45A only 40 MHz Bandwidth Digitizer Adds an alternative 40 MHz wide IF path for making measurements Cannot be installed if Option 107 is installed The 40 MHz functionality is available as part of the added Basic Mode Basic Mode includes the measurements spectrum frequency domain waveform time domain 202 GSM with EDGE Measurement Personality General transmitter measurement transmit power Provides GSM GMSK modulation transmitter measurements
21. learn how to do all of the following e locate and view files in the catalog e save a file e load a file e rename a file e copy a file e delete a file The display examples in this book are made using various analyzer models you may see some variations depending upon your analyzer Locating and viewing files in the catalog Techniques for locating files and directories are consistent throughout the various file menu functions Although this section provides specific information about navigation in the catalog you may wish to refer back to this section when performing other operations of the file menu Trace files are not bitmap files Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into other applications or converted If you require the use of other applications for example Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel be sure to save your files as gif or wmf formats using Screen for your file Type Comma separated value csv files can also be imported into Microsoft Excel Chapter 4 49 gt te o v me D fe Ke o o Ss a nm 2 gt Q T o Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions Press File Catalog to bring up a screen display as shown in Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Catalog Menu Softkey Menu 3E Agilent 12 44 35 Feb 7 2000 RL Catalog 4 2 i e S gt 12 xo c 2 tou 2 oO Le 2 gt Catalog Name Show Type All Entry Field
22. man mode 38 softkeys basic types 37 software IntuiLink 7 splitters 73 static safety accessories 74 symbols in titles 62 symbols on front and rear panels 33 84 T tab key 32 table navigation 32 text entering 62 titles editing 62 transient limiter 73 turning on the analyzer for the first time 13 U unit softkeys using 37 URL PSA analyzers 2 URL sales and service 80 user preset creating 39 description 39 disabling 39 Ww warm up time 14 warranty 80
23. other product updates information by subscribing to the Agilent Technologies Test amp Measurement E Mail Notification Service for the PSA or ESA Series at http wwwdb tm agilent com cgi bin notification user pl 5 o o o o h OU O c lt Chapter 6 79 Pal gt 2 m 2 7 S S Table 6 2 Online assistance United States tel 1 800 452 4844 Canada tel 1 877 894 4414 fax 905 282 6495 Europe tel 31 20 547 2323 fax 31 20 547 2390 In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies Read the Warranty The warranty for your analyzer is in the front of your Specifications Guide Please read it and become familiar with its terms If your analyzer is covered by a separate maintenance agreement please be familiar with its terms Service Options Agilent Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your analyzer after the warranty has expired Call your Agilent Technologies office for full details If you want to service the analyzer yourself after the warranty expires you can purchase the service documentation that provides all necessary test and maintenance information You can order the service documentation Option OBW assembly level troubleshooting information through your Agilent Technologies office Calling Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete supp
24. power vs time phase and frequency error output RF spectrum transmit band spurs Provides EDGE 8PSK modulation transmitter measurements EVM power vs time output RF spectrum transmit band spurs Requires Option B7J hardware 66 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Options Option Number Name Description 204 1xEV DO Measurement Personality Provides 1xEV transmitter measurements channel power ACPR intermodulation spectrum emission mask occupied BW code domain power pilot EVM pilot QPSK EVM power statistics CCDF Requires Option B7J hardware 210 HSDPA HSUPA Measurement Personality Provides High Speed Downlink Uplink Packet Access to support 16 QAM and modulation accuracy Requires Option BAF Requires Option B7J hardware 211 TD SCDMA Measurement Personality Measures the power profile of TD SCDMA BTS and MS Requires Option B78 measurement personality and Option B7J hardware 214 1xEV DV Supports 8 PSK and 16 QAM modulation analysis Requires Option B78 Includes measurements Composite Rho Code Domain tests Requires Option B7J hardware 215 External Source Control Measurement Personality Adds external source control to the PSA analyzer for stimulus response measurements 217 E4440A 43A amp 45A only WLAN Measurement Personality Provides WLAN transmitter measurements for 802 11 a b g Requires Option 122 or 140 A
25. to could result in damage to or destruction of the analyzer Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met Note calls out special information for the user s attention It provides operational information or additional instructions of which the user should be aware Additional Information For the latest information about this analyzer including firmware upgrades application information and product information see the following URL http www agilent com find psa Contents D z o Q O o 3 1 Installation and Setup 2 hia CS 9 75141 3 10 AE ewan reek eee y OLN Res eae CONS Reh eee eer a eee es T Power Requirement 3 eee SA SEND DEDE ES ARSEN i aaa 9 Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time 1 0 0 0 cen eens 13 Firmware RES ad selen besteg nd Shea ees aa eet Adee cece dea bees 16 Running internal Aligninents lt 2 4 ccnw nee reei aie tae SEO d vee ESE ud Gee ed 17 Printer Setup and Operations sei cocci aendee kar SE ocaahn seed awenieedsaseteeaers 18 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 0 0 anaana nanana 21 Bare COGN i cas gs oes MAE RR LEIA eee bean eu A REE EEG 22 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel ORE 103 EEN es eS FE WR OS Ie BOSS ES E 24 Rear Panel Features 4 6b ceed swe hE ka Ge ad DEEE PAG DERE ENEA ORE HOMERS 29 KONER 5c oso seeder a sbees cere dbede tere eseee aries sekbe dees sseeod cas 31 Fron
26. CM PCL3 yes 18 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Operation Printer Models Language Color Type Capable HP Professional Series 2500CM PCL3 yes Chapter 1 19 5 77 gt D z fe o gt Qa 2 me i mo a gt 2 xo c c p T a S NOTE Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Operation Interconnection and Setup 1 Turn off the printer and the analyzer 2 Using an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel printer cable connect the printer to the analyzer parallel I O interface connector on the rear panel see Rear Panel Features on page 29 3 Turn on the analyzer and printer 4 On the front panel press Print Setup then press the Printer Setup menu key 5 Select the printer language and color capability appropriate for your printer See table above this section for a list of some compatible printers Testing Printer Operation When you have completed the printer setup for the analyzer press the front panel Print key If the printer is ready and the printer setup was successful a printout of the analyzer display will be printed If the printer is not ready the message Printer not responding appears at the bottom of the screen There may be some small discrepancies in the color mapping of the analyzer display to your color printer Due to differences in display and printer technologies the default
27. Getting Started Guide PSA Series Spectrum Analyzers This manual provides documentation for the following instruments E4440A 3 Hz 26 5 GHz E4443A 3 Hz 6 7 GHz E4445A 3 Hz 13 2 GHz E4446A 3 Hz 44 GHz E4447A 3 Hz 42 98 GHz E4448A 3 Hz 50 GHz ate Agilent Technologies Manufacturing Part Number E4440 90284 Supersedes E4440 90274 Printed in USA March 2006 Copyright 2001 2006 Agilent Technologies Inc WARNING CAUTION NOTE Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual Familiarize yourself with the symbols and their meaning before operating this analyzer Warning denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or loss of life Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met Caution denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered
28. Select ill 2 Put a formatted floppy in the A drive 3 Select the type of file you want to copy setup state trace limits screens or corrections In this example you are copying a trace file from the C drive to the A drive press Type Trace 4 Press Dir in the key menu to underline From Notice the From field just above the top directory box highlights the location from which you will be copying Using the navigation keys Dir Up Direct select step keys or front panel knob locate the C START directory 5 Scroll to highlight the file displayed in the directory box from which you wish to copy In this example you will need to highlight the file RENAME 6 Press Dir in the key menu to underline To The To field just above the bottom directory box is highlighting the location to which you will be copying Using the navigation keys as described above highlight the A drive When pressing Dir To the file chosen in the From location is no longer highlighted however the Name field above the From directory box 60 Chapter 4 NOTE Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File displays the chosen file in this example RENAME TRC Highlighting a filename in the To directory box has no significance The file cannot be placed inside another file 7 Press Copy Now to execute the operation The message Copying file is displayed during the copying process Upon completion
29. ample rename the file to RENAME using the Alpha Editor softkeys The Name field is limited to eight characters Your display should look similar to Figure 4 8 Press Enter Rename Now your file is now renamed and visible within the directory displayed on your analyzer The status line displays the message C START TEST1 TRC file renamed to C START RENAME TRC Renaming a File Agilent 13 16 09 Feb 7 2000 RL Rename File Rename Name TEST1 TRC Rename Now New Name RENAME Show Type Trace TRC CSV Path C START Type Size Modified Up 19762 01 20 00 04 53 p 9679 i H 01 05 p aelh ir 2 Y O Chapter 4 59 gt te o v me D fe Ke o o Ss a nm 2 gt Q T o 4 2 i e S gt 12 xo c 2 tou 2 oO Le 2 gt Figure 4 8 NOTE Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Copying a File 1 To access the Copy menu press File Copy This menu function brings up 2 directory boxes as described by the From and To fields located directly above the boxes Refer to Figure 4 9 Copy Menu SS Agilent 12 55 57 Feb 7 2000 RL Copy File Copy Name RENAME TRC Show Type All From C START All Modified 01 20 00 01 20 00 01 20 00 02 07 00 O a 2 g lt z 3 te o i Fi ST oa Modified 12 36 99 61 18 00 01 10 00 61 16 66 Dir
30. anizing files For this example we will create a directory on the C drive 1 Press File More 1 of 2 Create Dir Your screen should look similar to Figure 4 1 except the entry fields will be Dir Name and Path and the Heading will read Directories 2 Navigate through the file system until the Path field displays C Use the Step Keys Knob Dir Up and or Dir Select keys 3 Press Name and enter the name START using the Alpha Editor The numeric keypad is also available for the filename Press Enter hardkey when the Dir Name field contains this directory title Use the Bk Sp hardkey on the front panel to make corrections 4 Press Create Dir Now to execute the operation The message Chapter 4 51 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions Creating Directory appears on the screen Then the status bar displays Directory C START created 5 To make a sub directory scroll down to the START directory you just created and press Dir Select The Path field should now read C START Repeat Steps 3 and 4 above using a new name The status bar now should read Directory C START new name created 4 2 i e S gt 12 xo c 2 tou 2 oO Le 2 gt 52 Chapter 4 NOTE Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Saving a File You can save files setups states traces limits corrections measurement results or screens to a floppy disk
31. annotations display 26 application information 2 arrow keys using 37 B battery information 12 bridge 74 broadband preamplifiers 72 C cable GPIB 72 Catalog Menu 50 catalogs definition 48 naming 62 clock battery 12 connectivity tools 7 connectors front panel 24 copy files 60 D data entering from front panel 37 DC probes use of 71 delete files 61 Dir Select key 51 Dir Up key 51 directional bridge 74 directories definition 48 directory creating 51 display annotations 26 display information screen 13 documentation additional set 65 CD ROM 7 CD ROM only 65 service 65 standard set 7 E electrostatic discharge ESD protecting against 21 Enter key using 37 ESD safety accessories 74 examples frequency accuracy 44 signals viewing 40 external reference 10 MH2 turning on 40 F factory preset description 39 file copying 60 file deleting 61 file formats 49 53 55 file menu functions 49 copy 60 delete 61 rename 59 save 53 55 57 file renaming 59 file saving 53 55 57 files naming 62 firmware upgrade information 2 frequency accuracy increasing 44 frequency count using 44 front panel connectors and keys 24 display annotations 26 entering data 37 symbols 33 G GPIB cable 72 I information screen 13 information additional 2 internal alignments 17 IntuiLink software 7 IP address 14 K key overview 31 keypad using 37 keys 24 knob using 37 L LAN setting IP
32. are License for field deployed calibration R 52 002 L Calibration Software Perpetual license ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540 calibration License software for field deployed calibration 1 Available only at time of purchase 70 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Accessories Accessories A number of accessories are available from Agilent Technologies to help you configure your analyzer for your specific applications They can be ordered through your local Agilent Sales and Service Office and are listed below 50 Ohm Load The Agilent 909 series of loads come in several models and options providing a variety of frequency ranges and VSWRs Also they are available in either 50 ohm or 75 Ohm Some examples include the 909A DC to 18 GHz 909C DC to 2 GHz 909D DC to 26 5 GHz 50 Ohm 75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad The HP Agilent 11852B is a low VSWR minimum loss pad that allows you to make measurements on 75 Ohm devices using an analyzer with a 50 Ohm input It is effective over a frequency range of dc to 2 GHz O no o O D 2 gt O o O e 0 77 AC Probe The Agilent 85024A high frequency probe performs in circuit measurements without adversely loading the circuit under test The probe has an input capacitance of 0 7 pF shunted by 1 MOhm of resistance and operates over a frequency range of 300 kHz to 3 GHz High probe sensitivity and low distortion levels allow measurements to be
33. ckaging Before shipping pack the unit in the original factory packaging materials if they are available If the original materials were not retained see Other Packaging below Install the transportation disk into the floppy drive to reduce the possibility of damage during transportation If the original transportation disk is not available a blank floppy may be substituted Other Packaging Analyzer damage can result from using packaging materials other than those specified Never use styrene pellets in any shape as packaging materials They do not adequately cushion the equipment or prevent it from shifting in the carton They cause equipment damage by generating static electricity and by lodging in the analyzer louvers blocking airflow You can repackage the analyzer with commercially available materials as follows 5 oO D O o S g fa lt 1 Attach a completed service tag to the analyzer 2 Install the transportation disk or a blank floppy disk into the disk drive 3 Wrap the analyzer in antistatic plastic to reduce the possibility of damage caused by electrostatic discharge 4 Use a strong shipping container The carton must be both large enough and strong enough to accommodate the analyzer A double walled corrugated cardboard carton with 159 kg 350 lb bursting strength is adequate Allow at least 3 to 4 inches on all sides of the analyzer for packing material Chapter 6 81 Pal e
34. display provide access to many analyzer functions Here are examples of menu key types Toggle Allows you to activate deactivate states Exampl Siana aei Toggles the selection underlined choice ignal Trac 2 e On off each time you press the key Submenu Displays a new menu of softkeys Exampl FT A submenu key allows you to view a new e Catalog menu of softkeys related to the submenu key category Choice Allows you to make a selection from a list of values Exampl A choice key displays the currently e Y Axis Units selected submenu choice in this example gem dBm When the choice is made the submenu automatically returns Adjust Highlights the softkey and sets the active function Exampl Press this type of key and enter a value es CF Step 13 2550000 GHz o x gt co o W o oO e o e 3 L r Chapter 3 37 a 4 o da gt 2 o i 2 m Le x Making a Basic Measurement Using the Front Panel 38 Auto Attenuation 10 00 dB Man The default for softkeys with an automatic Auto or manual Man choice is automatic After you enter a value the selection changes to manual You can also press the softkey twice to change to manual Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer Preset provides a known starting poin
35. e Chapter 6 77 5 oO D O o S g c lt In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies Before Calling Agilent Technologies Check the Basics I Is there power at the receptacle 1 Make sure there is no disk in the front panel disk drive I Is the analyzer turned on Check to see if the green LED above the power switch is on Also listen for internal fan noise to determine if the analyzer cooling fans are running m If other equipment cables and connectors are being used with your spectrum analyzer make sure they are connected properly and operating correctly 1 Review the measurement procedures being performed when the problem first appeared Are all of the settings correct 1 Ifthe analyzer is not functioning as expected return the analyzer to a known state by pressing Preset and Factory Preset if displayed NOTE Some analyzer settings are not affected by a Preset If you wish to reset the analyzer configuration to the state it was in when it was originally sent from the factory press System Power On Preset Preset Type Factory Then press the green Preset key on the front panel 1 Is the measurement being performed and the results that are expected within the specifications and capabilities of the analyzer Refer to the Specifications guide for your analyzer m Ifthe analyzer is not communicating via the LAN connection check for the presence of bli
36. el keys are dark gray light gray green or white in color Front panel keys that are white perform an immediate action rather than bringing up a menu The only green key is the Preset key which performs an analyzer reset A summary of all front panel keys and their related menu keys can be found in user s guide for your analyzer Pressing most of the dark or light gray front panel keys accesses menus of functions that are displayed along the right side of the display These are called menu keys Menu keys list functions other than those accessed directly by the front panel keys To activate a menu key function press the key immediately to the right of the annotation on the screen The menu keys that are displayed depend on which front panel key is pressed and which menu level is enabled If a menu key function s value can be changed it is called an active function The function label of the active function is highlighted after that key has been selected For example press AMPLITUDE Y Scale This calls up the menu of related amplitude functions Note the function labeled Ref Level the default selected key in the Amplitude menu is highlighted Ref Level also appears in the active function block indicating that it is the active amplitude function and can now be changed using any of the data entry controls A menu key with On and Off in its label can be used to turn the menu key s function on or off To turn the function on press the menu
37. eplaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions DO NOT THROW BATTERIES AWAY BUT COLLECT AS SMALL CHEMICAL WASTE sk780a 12 Chapter 1 WARNING CAUTION NOTE NOTE Information Screen NOTE Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time T Plug in the power cord If this product is to be energized via an external auto transformer for voltage reduction make sure that its common terminal is connected to a neutral earthed pole of the power supply The analyzer is shipped with a a transportation disk inserted in the disk drive to prevent damage to the disk drive during transportation This transportation disk or a blank floppy disk should be inserted in the disk drive whenever transporting the analyzer Do not leave a disk in the front panel disk drive while turning the analyzer on Also ensure that the transportation disk is removed from the drive 5 nm J D z fe o gt Qa 2 me i mo Do not connect anything else to the analyzer yet 1 Press the power switch located in the lower left hand corner of the analyzer s front panel to turn the analyzer on See Front Panel Overview on page 24 The instrument requires gt 2 minutes to power on An information screen appears during the initiali
38. ess Marker gt Mkr gt CF to move the 10 MHz peak to the center of the display Valid Marker Count Range 12 Move the marker down the skirt of the 10 MHz peak Note that although the readout in the active function changes as long as the marker is at least 26 dB above the noise the counted value upper right corner of display does not change see Figure 3 6 For an accurate count the marker does not have to be at the exact peak Marker count functions properly only on CW signals or discrete peaks For a valid reading the marker must be 226 dB above the noise 13 Press BW Avg Res BW then enter a new value This action makes the resolution bandwidth the active function and allows you to experiment with different resolution bandwidth RBW values 14 Press Marker Off to turn the marker off After properly setting the analyzer to display your signal you can save the settings as either a user preset press System Power On Preset Save 44 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal User Preset or a file see Saving a File on page 53 Figure 3 5 Increasing Marker Frequency Accuracy Frequency Count increases accuracy 3 Agilent 10 19 49 Oct 27 2000 Marker 10 000000 MHz 6 00 dBm Chapier 3 45 o x gt co o uw o 2 o e 72 c e 3 L gt m a 4 o da gt 2 o i 2 m Le x Making a Basic Measurement V
39. ftkey that lists the character you want Each softkey has several characters on it 4 2 i e S gt 12 xo c 2 tou 2 oO Le 2 gt 2 When you press a softkey its characters are displayed on individual softkeys 3 Select the one you want 4 Digits are entered using the front panel numeric key pad 62 Chapter 4 O no o 7 D 2 gt O o O e 0 7 Options and Accessories This chapter lists options and accessories available for your analyzer 63 2 i ej 3 3 lt xo 2 S Q Options and Accessories Ordering Options and Accessories Ordering Options and Accessories Options and accessories help you configure the analyzer for your specific applications and enable you to use the analyzer Options see page 65 Unless specified otherwise all options are available when you order a spectrum analyzer some options are also available as kits that you can order and install after you receive the analyzer Order kits through your local Agilent Sales and Service Office For the latest information on Agilent Spectrum Analyzer options and upgrade kits visit the following Internet URL http www agilent com find sa_upgrades Accessories see page 71 Order accessories through your local Agilent Sales and Service Office 64 Chapter 5 Options Options and Accessories Options
40. gilent 69 57 21 Sgp 5 2000 dBm A Atten 20 dB Span 50 00000000 MHz Reading Frequency amp Amplitude 7 Place a marker labeled 1 on the 10 MHz peak as shown in Figure 3 3 Press Peak Search Note that the frequency and amplitude of the marker appear both in the active function block and in the upper right corner of the screen You can use the knob the arrow keys or the softkeys in the Peak Search menu to move the marker Pressing Esc removes the value from the display 8 If you have moved the marker return it to the peak of the 10 MHz signal Changing Reference Level 9 Press AMPLITUDE and note that reference level Ref Level is now the active function Press Marker gt Mkr gt Ref Lvl Note that changing the reference level changes the amplitude value of the top graticule line Figure 3 4 shows the relationship between center frequency and reference level The box represents the analyzer display Changing the center frequency changes the horizontal placement of the signal on the display Changing the reference level changes the vertical placement of the signal on the display Increasing the span increases the frequency range that appears horizontally across the display o o pas gt 2 o i 2 a Le x 42 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Figure 3 3 A Marker on the 10 MHz Peak Active function block Marker Annotation Ma
41. hich is the Orientation menu default key will be highlighted When you press the Landscape key the highlight will move to that key to show it has been selected and the screen will return to the Print Setup menu The arrow keys located below the analyzer display sometimes referred to as Tab keys can be used to navigate within tables for example the Limit Line table These keys are used to move between rows The Left arrow key moves up while the right arrow key moves down While navigating through the table the cursor inverse video highlight stays in the same column Navigating left or right in the table is accomplished by choosing the desired field using the front panel keys 32 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Symbols Front and Rear Panel Symbols This symbol is used to indicate power ON green LED I This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode O yellow LED EL This symbol is used to indicate the ON position of the power button 1 This symbol is used to indicate the OFF position of the power button m This symbol indicates the input power required is AC The instruction documentation symbol The product is A marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to instructions in the documentation CE The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community N10149 The C Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Spectrum Management Agency
42. ic mixers and HP Agilent 11974 preselected harmonic mixers with the Agilent E4440A E4446A or E4448A analyzer to extend the frequency range to 110 GHz Operation to 325 GHz is also possible with non HP Agilent mixers Option AYZ cannot be installed if Option 123 is installed 68 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Options Option Number Name Description B78 cdma2000 Measurement Personality Provides cdma2000 transmitter measurements channel power ACPR intermodulation spectrum emission mask occupied BW code domain power modulation accuracy composite rho QPSK EVM power statistics CCDF Requires Option B7J hardware BYJ Digital Demod Hardware Adds 1 dB step electronic attenuator in addition to the existing manual attenuator This is required for the personality options BAC BAE BAF B78 202 204 210 and 214 This option also adds the functionality of Basic Mode including the measurements spectrum frequency domain waveform time domain BAB E4440A only APC 3 5 Input Connector Replaces the standard type N female connector with an APC 3 5 mm male connector BAC cdmaOne Measurement Personality Provides IS 95 and J STD 008 transmitter measurements channel power modulation accuracy rho code domain power ACPR spur close Requires Option B7J hardware BAE NADC PDC Measurement Personality Provides NADC transmitter measurements ACP EVM err
43. iew C continuous sweep 1 trace 1 S single sweep 2 trace 2 3 trace 3 25 Average Trace Avg Average The VAvg voltage average number shown indicates LgAv log power average current average number PAvg power average 26 Display line annotation Display Display Line 27 Amplitude offset Amplitude Ref Lvl Offst 28 Amplitude scale Amplitude Scale Type or Amplitude Scale Div Chapter 2 27 T e gt o gt Qa D e o U o gt poa T oO o e3 c oO o n o tee gt o re o i o a b oO a c c e b LL Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Ite Description Associated Function Keys m 29 Phase noise optimization Auto Couple PhNoise Opt Phase noise can be optimized for lt 50k frequencies less than 50 kHz from carrier gt 50k frequencies greater than 50 kHz from carrier FTun LO for fast tuning 30 Sweep type Sweep Sweep Type 31 Signal track Frequency Signal Track Could also be CP Continuous Peak Peak Search Continuous Pk 1 This function can be auto coupled A pound symbol in front of this annotation indicates an uncoupled function 28 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Rear Panel Features Rear Panel Features PSAUSB RP Item Description Name 1 NOISE SOURCE Provides 28 V to drive a noise s
44. iewing a Signal Figure 3 6 Using Marker Counter x Agilent 13 26 23 Sep 6 2000 Cntr Marker 10 500000 MHz 21 52 dBm 46 Chapter 3 o gt ej 9 p n D e Ko 7 o gt a wn gt e T o Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files 47 4 2 i e S gt 12 xo c 2 tou 2 oO Le 2 gt Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files The analyzer stores and retrieves data similarly to the way that a personal computer PC does both have internal storage and a floppy disk drive While a PC has an internal drive the analyzer s internal storage is nonvolatile flash memory which acts as an internal drive As with a PC both the internal storage and the floppy disk drive have directory and sub directory capability This chapter tells you how to e locate catalogs and view files on page 49 e save a file on page 53 For more information on catalogs and files see the Measurement Programming Examples 48 Chapter 4 NOTE NOTE Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions File Menu Functions This chapter describes how to use the functions located under the front panel File key Data storage and retrieval are handled similarly to that of personal computers PCs Like PCs these analyzers include an internal storage drive and a floppy disk drive both of which have directory and sub directory capability You will
45. ion 111 only Connects PSA USB to USB on a PC part number 8121 1074 Adapter E4446A E4447A and E4448A only 2 4 mm f to K f front panel connector adapter part number 1250 2187 Adapter E4446A E4447A and E4448A only 2 4 mm f to 2 4 mm f front panel connector adapter part number 1250 2188 Agilent Automation Ready CD Assists in quickly and properly connecting instruments to your PC part number E2094 60003 Includes Agilent IO Libraries Suite Agilent VEE Pro T amp M Tool Kit and Agilent IO Hardware information Standard Documentation Set Getting Started Guide User s Programmer s Guide Covers unpacking and setting up the analyzer analyzer features and how to make a basic measurement Includes information on options and accessories and what to do if you have a problem Describes analyzer features in detail including front panel key descriptions basic spectrum analyzer programming information and SCPI command descriptions Measurement Guide Specifications Guide Provides details on how to measure various signals and how to use catalogs and files Documents specifications safety and regulatory information Instrument Messages and Functional Tests Includes instrument messages and suggestions for troubleshooting them and manual functional tests Programming Conversion Guide Describes SCPI programming command compatibility for 8590 8560 8566 ESA PSA serie
46. isplays the extension of the filename for example STA or TRC Directories are displayed as DIR and drives have nothing listed under Type They are only designated by the Name column A or C c Size column displays the size of the file in bytes gt te o v me 2 fe Ke o o Ss a 2 2 gt Q I o d Modified column displays the date and time the last change occurred 3 The softkey menu has four options a Type allows you to choose the type of file you wish to view You may view all types by using the All key under Type b Sort Under the Sort key you can sort by any of the four columns and you can choose up ascending or down descending c Dir Up moves you up one directory level If you are already at the top level this key moves you up to the drive level displaying the available disk drives d Dir Select moves you down into the highlighted directory or up into the next level directory or drive if the under the Name column is highlighted Navigation keys Use the front panel Step Keys or Knob and the Dir Up or Dir Select keys to move around in the directory information box 4 The drive space line shows the number of bytes used on the drive and the number of bytes still free on the drive Creating a directory Directories and sub directories can be created on both the A floppy disk and the internal C drive This allows maximum flexibility in org
47. key so that On is underlined To turn the function off press the menu key so that Off is underlined In the manual when On should be underlined it will be indicated as Function On A function with Auto and Man in the label can either be auto coupled or have its value manually changed The value of the function can be changed manually using the numeric keypad knob or step keys To auto couple a function press the menu key so that Auto is underlined TN e gt me o Ss a D e o U o gt o TN ke o me c oO o In some key menus one key label will always be highlighted to show which key has been selected For example when you press Marker you will access a menu of keys in which some of the keys are grouped together by a blue bar on the left side of the menu The Normal key which is the Marker menu default key will be highlighted When you press another key within the blue bar region such as Delta the highlight will move to that key to show it has been selected Chapter 2 31 n o tee gt o re o i a b o a c c e b LL Front and Rear Panel Features Key Overview In other key menus one key label will always be highlighted to show which key has been selected but the menu is immediately exited when a selection is made For example when you press the Orientation key on the Print Setup menu it will bring up its own menu of keys The Portrait key w
48. litude 26 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Ite Description Associated Function Keys m 11 Data invalid indicator Asterisk means some or all trace data may not match annotation due to possible analyzer setting changes 12 Status message area Displays status messages see Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages on page 77 13 Key menu title Dependent on menu selection 14 Softkey menu Softkey labels 15 Frequency span or stop frequency Span or Frequency Stop Freq 16 Sweep time Sweep Sweep Time 17 Video bandwidth BW Video BW 18 Frequency offset Frequency Freq Offset 19 Display status line Displays informational and error messages see Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages on page 77 20 Resolution bandwidth BW Res BW 21 Center frequency or start frequency Frequency Center Freq or Start Freq 22 Internal preamp Amplitude Int Preamp 23 Auto alignment routine status System Alignments Auto align If auto alignment is off no indicator appears AA auto alignment of all AL analyzer alerts you analyzer parameters when alignment is needed 24 Trigger or Trace Trig or Trace Avg Trigger amp sweep modes Trace modes F free run trigger w clear write X external front trigger s store blank R external rear trigger m minimum hold L line trigger M maximum hold v video trigger V v
49. ll file types can be loaded back into the analyzer For example Screen files and CSV comma separated value files cannot be loaded CSV and Screen files are designed for use with a PC Select the directory where your file is located In this example select the C START directory Use the front panel step keys knob Dir Up and or Dir Select keys to locate the directory Select the file you want to load into the analyzer by moving the cursor with the front panel knob to highlight the file name In this example the file is TEST1 TRC Select the trace into which you wish to load the file In this example load it into Trace 2 Destination Trace 2 Press Load Now to load the specified file Your display should look similar to Figure 4 6 The status bar reads C START TEST1 TRC file loaded File Loaded gt Agilent 17 45 58 Feb 24 2000 RL File Atten 18 dB gt O A 3 E w Tas D D o D 2 2 9 Co o gt w lt o SE D lt D Qa D Q 4 lt i4 z 4 z VBH 1 MHz Chapter 4 57 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File NOTE You should notice that the trace you saved in this example trace 3 is loaded to trace 2 If you wish to verify this condition remove the signal input Press Input Output Input Port Amptd Ref Off Note that when a trace is loaded it is placed in view mode To see that trace 2 is in view mode blank traces 1 and 3 by pressing View Trace Trace 1 Blank Trace 3 Blank
50. lso requires Option 123 for center frequencies above 3 GHz 219 Noise Figure Measurement Personality Provides noise figure measurements Limit lines Loss compensation Extended frequency measures up down converters You need the preamp option Option 1DS to have specified performance only below 3 GHz or Option 110 to have specified performance over the entire frequency range 226 Phase Noise Measurement Personality Provides phase noise measurements Monitor spectrum Spot frequency Log plot Chapter 5 67 O ao o O D 2 gt O o O e 0 77 7 2 i ej 7 7 Q lt ke lt G 2 fa Q 2 e Options and Accessories Options Option Number Name Description 233 Measuring Receiver Personality and PC software This option allows you to use your PSA and an Agilent power meter as a measuring receiver system through the PSA user interface UI It also provides PC software as an extension of the built in measuring receiver personality offering graphic and remote UI on an external PC A sensor module to power meter adapter N5532A Option 019 is required for use with N1911A 12A power meters Option 233 is available in all models 235 E4440A 43A amp 45A only 80 MHz Digitizer External Calibration Wizard and License This calibration software runs on an external PC to generate a file of correc
51. made while taking advantage of the full dynamic range of the spectrum analyzer AC Probe Low Frequency The Agilent 41800A low frequency probe has a low input capacitance and a frequency range of 5 Hz to 500 MHz Chapter 5 71 i ej 3 3 lt xo 2 e S Q Options and Accessories Accessories Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers Preamplifiers and power amplifiers can be used with your spectrum analyzer to enhance measurements of very low level signals The Agilent 8447D preamplifier provides a minimum of 25 dB gain from 100 kHz to 1 3 GHz e The Agilent 83006A preamplifier provides a minimum of 26 dB gain from 10 MHz to 26 5 GHz e The 11909A low noise preamplifier provides a minimum of 32 dB gain from 9 kHz to 1 GHz and a typical noise figure of 1 8 dB GPIB Cable The Agilent 10833 Series GPIB cables interconnect GPIB devices and are available in four different lengths 0 5 to 4 meters GPIB cables are used to connect controllers to a spectrum analyzer USB GPIB Interface The Agilent 82357A USB GPIB interface provides a direct connection from the USB port on your laptop or desktop PC to GPIB instruments It comes with the SICL and VISA software for Windows 98 SE Me 2000 XP Using VISA software your existing GPIB programs work immediately without modification The 82357A is a standard Plug and Play device and you can interface with up to 14 GPIB instru
52. ments HP Agilent 11970 Series Harmonic Mixers The 11970 Series harmonic mixers are available to extend the frequency range of analyzers with Option AYZ up to 110 GHz The following six models are available Table 5 1 HP Agilent Frequency Range Model Number 11970K 18 0 to 26 5 GHz 11970A 26 5 to 40 0 GHz 11970Q 33 0 to 50 0 GHz 11970U 40 0 to 60 0 GHz 11970V 50 0 to 75 0 GHz 11970W 75 0 to 110 GHz 72 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Accessories HP Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers 11974 Series preselected millimeter mixers are available to extend the frequency range of analyzers with Option AYZ external mixing up to 75 GHz Preselection reduces mixer overload from broadband signals reduces radiation of local oscillator harmonics back to the device under test and reduces the level of image and multiple responses displayed The following four models are available Table 5 2 HP Agilent Frequency Range e Model Number E 11974A 26 5 to 40 0 GHz a 11974Q 33 0 to 50 0 GHz a 11974U 40 0 to 60 0 GHz 9 11974V 50 0 to 75 0 GHz g D RF and Transient Limiters The Agilent 11867A and N9355B RF Limiters protect the analyzer input circuits from damage due to high power levels The 11867A operates over a frequency range of dc to 1800 MHz and begins reflecting signal levels over 1 mW up to 10 W average power and 100 watts peak power The N9355B microwa
53. nge the instrument s configuration unless you do a System Security Secure Erase All procedure This procedure will render the instrument inoperable You will then need to run the upgrade 14 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time procedure on the Agilent Web site to reinstall the firmware and completely reconfigure your instrument Refer to Managing Security in Chapter 4 of the User s and Programmer s Reference Volume 1 When you are totally satisfied with the configuration of your PSA analyzer enable the Secure Memory Erase option by pressing System Security Security Enabled The security mode will then be enabled the next time the analyzer s power is cycled Using an External Reference 1 To use an external frequency reference connect it to the EXT REF IN connector on the rear panel see Rear Panel Features on page 29 2 Enter the frequency of the external reference into the analyzer a Press System Reference Freq Ref b Select the Ext function c Use the keypad to enter the frequency of the external frequency reference 5 nm gt D z fe o gt Qa 2 me i mo Chapter 1 15 Installation and Setup Firmware Revision Firmware Revision To view the firmware revision of your analyzer press System More Show System If you call Agilent Technologies regarding your analyzer it is helpful to have this revision and the analyzer
54. nking yellow LEDs on the rear panel LAN connector If the Rx receive LED is not blinking check the LAN cable and LAN integrity Pal gt 2 m 2 7 S S NOTE The analyzer must be powered on with the LAN already connected in order to recognize the LAN port 1 To meet specifications the analyzer must be aligned Either the Auto Align On feature must be selected press System Alignments Auto Align On or the analyzer must be manually aligned at least once every 24 hours or whenever the temperature changes more than 3 C When Auto Align On is selected the AA screen annotation appears on the left edge of the display 78 Chapter 6 TIP In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies T Perform an Alignment Press System Alignments Align Now All I Ifthe previously performed alignments did not resolve the problem press System Alignments Restore Align Defaults Then press System Alignments Align All Now T Is the analyzer displaying an error message If so refer to the Instrument Messages and Functional Tests manual T If the necessary equipment is available perform the functional tests in the Instrument Messages and Functional Tests document for your analyzer T Ifthe 10 MHz output is not functioning verify that it is turned on by pressing System Reference 10 MHz to select On You can get automatic electronic notification of new firmware releases and
55. or details on analyzer keys and remote programming refer to the User s and Programmer s Reference For connector specifications including input output levels see the Specifications guide 23 n o tee gt is o re o i iy a b o ao xo c c fo b LL Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Front Panel Overview This section provides information on the analyzer s front panel including Front Panel Connectors and Keys see below e Display Annotations on page 26 Front Panel Connectors and Keys Item Description Name AUDIO INPUT High impedance input for audio signal path Option 107 Maximum input 7 Vrms 20 Vdc Softkeys Menu labels identifying the current function of each softkey appear to the left of each key Softkey menus dependent on the active menu Also see Using Menu Keys on page 37 ESC Key Exits any function without modifying the current parameters Also blanks the active Control Keys function annotation and aborts the power on alignments Set parameters used for making measurements in the current measurement mode Measure Keys Select and set up specific measurements within the current application Mode Keys Select measurement mode and mode parameters 24 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Item Description
56. or vector magnitude Provides PDC transmitter measurements ACP EVM error vector magnitude occupied BW Requires Option B7J hardware BAF W CDMA Measurement Personality Provides 3GPP W CDMA transmitter measurements channel power ACPR ACLR intermodulation multi carrier power spectrum emission mask occupied BW code domain power modulation accuracy composite EVM QPSK EVM power statistics CCDF Requires Option B7J hardware Chapter 5 69 O no o O D 2 gt O o O e 0 77 n 2 b D 2 Q 3 lt ke G 2 f 5 2 e Options and Accessories Options Option PE Eee Name Description Commercial Calibration Provides the factory calibration test data and the standard UK6 1 ere with Test Data commercial calibration certificate at initial shipment R 51 001 3 3 Year Warranty Service 1 year return to Agilent warranty extended to 3 years of C Support warranty service support This adds a 2 year service contract to the base analyzer 1 year warranty R 52 001 3 Calibration Software 3 year license Agilent inclusive calibration software for License field deployed calibration R 52 001 L Calibration Software Perpetual license Agilent inclusive calibration software for License field deployed calibration R 52 002 3 Calibration Software 3 year license ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540 calibration softw
57. ort for your analyzer To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office listed below In any correspondence or telephone conversations refer to your analyzer by its product number full serial number and firmware revision Press System More 1 of 3 Show System and the product number serial number and firmware revision information will be displayed on your analyzer screen A serial number label is also attached to the rear panel of the analyzer Contacting Agilent Technologies http www agilent com find assist New Zealand tel 0 800 738 378 fax 64 4 495 8950 Latin America tel 305 269 7500 fax 305 269 7599 Japan Asia Pacific tel 81 426 56 7832 tel 852 3197 7777 fax 81 426 56 7840 fax 852 2506 9284 Australia tel 1 800 629 485 fax 61 3 9210 5947 80 Chapter 6 NOTE CAUTION In Case of Difficulty Returning an Analyzer for Service Returning an Analyzer for Service Service Tag When you are returning an analyzer to Agilent Technologies for service fill out and attach one of the blue service tags provided at the end of this chapter Please be as specific as possible about the problem If you have recorded any error messages that appeared on the display have completed a functional test or have any other specific data on the performance of your analyzer please include a copy of this information Original Pa
58. ource Used on Option 219 Noise Figure personality DRIVE OUT 28 V PULSED 2 PRESEL TUNE Outputs tuning voltage for preselected harmonic mixer OUT 3 10 MHz OUT A switched output of the analyzer s internal 10 MHz frequency reference signal used SWITCHED to lock the frequency reference of other test equipment to the analyzer 4 EXTREFIN Input for a 1 to 30 MHz external frequency reference signal 5 321 4 MHz IF Provides 321 4 MHz IF output Not available on E4447A Out 6 TRIGGER 1 OUT A trigger output used to synchronize other test equipment with the analyzer Trigger 1 is the High Sweeping HSWP signal 7 TRIGGER 2 IN Allows external triggering of measurements 8 VIDEO OUT Provides a y axis video out signal Note that this signal is not available when gating is being used Option 124 9 21 4 MHz IF OUT Provides 21 4 MHz IF output Option HB2 Not available on E4447A 10 USB Port Provides USB interface Option 111 USB device side I O only Chapter 2 29 TN e gt me o Ss a poj e o U o gt D TN ke o me c oO o n o tee gt o re o i iy a b oO a c c O b IL Front and Rear Panel Features Rear Panel Features Item Description Name 11 KYBD Enables connection of an external PS 2 keyboard using a 6 pin mini DIN connector Always turn off power before plugging in keyboard This feature not f
59. ow the spectrum analyzer to warm up for 30 minutes before making a calibrated measurement To meet its specifications the analyzer must meet operating temperature conditions It is normal to hear clicking when the Auto Alignment function is on See Running Internal Alignments on page 17 for more information Why Aren t All the Personality Options Loaded in Memory Many measurement personality options are available for use with this instrument If the option is loaded in the instrument you must also have a license key entered to use it Some versions of instrument hardware may not have enough memory to accommodate all the options that you have ordered If this is the case you will need to swap the applications in out of memory as needed It may also be possible to upgrade your hardware to have more memory Contact your local sales service office If Option 117 is Loaded in Memory If you ordered Option 117 the Secure Memory Erase option was loaded into the memory of your instrument and licensed at the factory but not enabled DO NOT enable this option until you have fully configured your instrument set the System Config I O settings as needed added or removed options and licenses and configured the power up state you desire After the security mode is enabled the main Flash memory becomes read only rather than read write memory This makes it impossible to add or remove personalities or their license keys or otherwise cha
60. pe of Message Location Notes Informational messages Bottom of the Messages will remain until the typically provide verification display in the message is cleared by pressing that an action has occurred In general no user intervention is required status line in green on analyzers with a color Esc or Preset or is overwritten by another message display Pop up messages prompt you Middle of the Message remains until you to verify that an action will be display in a acknowledge the prompt or the performed or tell you that an framed box action is completed action is currently being performed Status messages indicate a Right side of the Most messages remain only condition that may result in erroneous data being displayed Multiple status messages may be displayed at the same time User Error messages appear when an attempt has been made to set a parameter incorrectly or an operation has failed such as saving a file display and or in the SCPI Status Register system Bottom of the display in the status line in yellow on analyzers with a color display and in the SCPI Error Queue until the erroneous condition is corrected Messages remain until you clear the error press System Show Errors Clear Error Queue or another message is displayed in the status line Pressing the Esc or Preset keys will clear error messages from the display but the messages will remain in the error queu
61. race 3 press Source softkey Trace 3 4 Select the format you wish to use for saving the trace either trace plus state Trace State or comma separated value CSV In this example you will save as trace plus state press Format Trace State 5 Enter a filename by pressing Name The Alpha Editor appears For this example you will name the file TEST1 The numeric keypad is also available for the filename Note that the file extension is always set by the system and for this file type the extension is TRC You must now press the Enter hardkey to get back to the Save menu Chapter 4 55 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File NOTE You need to use a filename that does not already exist in the current directory The filename is limited to eight characters alpha A Z or numeric 0 9 in any combination The analyzer will not allow you to overwrite an existing file If you select a filename that already exists the status bar will display the message File already exists If you do not choose a filename the analyzer will automatically generate a name based on the type of file you are saving Setup SETUP State STATE Trace TRACE Limits LIMIT Corrections COREC Screen SCREN It also generates a three digit integer starting at 000 and extending through 999 remembering the previously saved value through a power cycle which it adds to the name for example TRACE056 TRC Also note that this three digit in
62. rker 10 000000 MHz 5 96 dBm Figure 3 4 Relationship Between Frequency and Amplitude Reference Level Amplitude Analyzer Display Center Frequency Frequency bd21_5l cdr o x gt co o uw o 2 o e 72 c e 3 L gt m Chapter 3 43 a o o pas gt 2 o 2 2 a Le x NOTE NOTE NOTE Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Improving Frequency Accuracy 10 While not all of the zeros following the decimal in the active function block are significant the numbers after the decimal in the marker annotation upper right corner of screen are significant To increase the accuracy of the frequency reading in the marker annotation turn on the frequency count function a Press Mkr Fctn e The Marker Fctn softkeys appear b Press Marker Count e The Marker Count softkeys appear Note softkey Marker Count On Off If Off is underlined press the softkey to toggle marker count on As shown in Figure 3 5 and Figure 3 6 e The marker annotation changes from Mkr1 to Cntr e The displayed resolution in the marker annotation improves When you use the frequency count function if the ratio of the resolution bandwidth to the span is less than 0 002 the following message appears on the display Freq Count Reduce Span RBW ratio This indicates that the resolution bandwidth is too narrow 11 Pr
63. s Path EX Modified 61 26 08 61 26 06 61 26 08 Directory il 01 20 00 Information Box 01 20 00 61 26 08 61 20 08 61 26 08 61 20 08 61 26 08 61 20 08 61 26 08 a lee t ee RR nooner jet Se Soa a feat fl e a ah f r lee Ba en Dir Select Drive Space Free 1144kB Information pl72e NOTE Use the front panel Step Keys or Knob and the Dir Up or Dir Select keys to move up and down within the directory information box 1 The entry fields show the parameters for the files viewed Entry fields that are being modified or are modifiable are indicated by highlighting inverse video Each file menu function has its own unique set of entry fields pertaining to that function Below are the fields listed under the catalog key a Name field states the filename b Show Type field displays the type of files viewed c Path field displays the drive and directory location of the files 2 The directory information box displays the drives directories and or files currently described in the entry fields Highlighting a row of information selects that location and updates the entry fields There are four column headings in this area of the display They are described as follows a Name column states the drive A or C if at the top level 50 Chapter 4 NOTE Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions on the drive directory name or filename b Type column d
64. s analyzers Documentation CD ROM Chapier 1 Includes the documents in the standard set listed above You can view and print the information as needed See the CD ROM jacket for installation information 5 nm J D z fe o gt Qa 2 me i mo Installation and Setup Initial Inspection NOTE If you purchased one or more optional measurement personalities the related guides for the options you ordered are included Service documentation is not included in the standard documentation set See Options on page 65 for information on ordering If There Is a Problem If the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are incomplete Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office to arrange for repair or replacement see Contacting Agilent Technologies on page 80 You will not need to wait for a claim settlement e Keep the shipping materials for the carrier s inspection Ifyou must return an analyzer to Agilent Technologies use the original or comparable shipping materials see Returning an Analyzer for Service on page 81 a gt 2 xo c c p T a S 8 Chapter 1 WARNING WARNING CAUTION NOTE Installation and Setup Power Requirements Power Requirements The only physical installation of your Agilent spectrum analyzer is a connection to a power source Line voltage
65. serial number available TIP You can get automatic electronic notification of new firmware releases and other product updates information by subscribing to the Agilent Technologies Test amp Measurement E Mail Notification Service for the PSA and ESA Series at http www agilent com find notifyme a gt o 2 xo c c T 2 16 Chapter 1 NOTE NOTE Installation and Setup Running Internal Alignments Running Internal Alignments Each time the analyzer is powered on the internal alignment routine runs automatically The analyzer was shipped from the factory with the Alignments mode set to Auto This setting enables the alignment routine to run automatically either every 24 hours or when the internal analyzer temperature changes 38 C When the Alignment routine runs you will hear the attenuator settings changing which generates noise This is not an indication of trouble Manually Performing an Alignment If Auto Align Off is selected refer to the Specifications guide for the conditions required to maintain calibration For detailed information regarding the alignment routine including how to run alignments and how the analyzer can alert you when alignments are required refer to the User s guide for your analyzer Chapter 1 17 5 nm gt D z fe o gt Qa 2 me i mo a gt 2 xo c c p T a S
66. set appear select Factory Preset 2 Press System Reference then note the 10 MHz Out setting If Off is active underlined press the softkey to toggle the reference on 3 Connect the analyzer s rear panel 10 MHz OUT SWITCHED to the front panel input Setting Reference Level and Center Frequency NOTE The display examples in this section are made using various analyzer models you may see some variations depending upon your analyzer 4 Set the reference level to 10 dBm Press AMPLITUDE 10 dBm 5 Set the center frequency to 30 MHz Press FREQUENCY Center Freq 30 MHz The 10 MHz reference signal spectrum appears on the display as shown in Figure 3 1 NOTE The display examples in this book are made using various analyzer models you may see some variations depending upon your analyzer a 4 o da gt 2 o 2 2 m Le x 40 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Figure 3 1 10 MHz Internal Reference Signal and Associated Spectrum 10 MHz Peak IRef 18 dBm Center 30 00000000 MHz ILgAv VBH 3 MHz Setting Frequency Span 6 Set the frequency span to 50 MHz Press SPAN 5 0 MHz This displays the signal as shown in Figure 3 2 o x gt co o uw o 2 o e 72 c e 3 L gt m Chapter 3 41 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Figure 3 2 Span Changed to 50 MHz 10 MHz Peak A
67. t and Rear Panel Symbols 4 oa diari eee eee heed Lae HOR eee 33 3 Making a Basic Measurement Wenge the Froni Panel 4 ek eu cee se shee EEN RIO EEr SoS Urr r 37 Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer vn 4c cee en daw eee c eed DKR eee heen 39 Viewing a Dihal cuss sccaw ends ks SARE ASSERT AREER CHES ROR HORROR EARS 40 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Pile Meng Tonchons 20 0 sede cee ee aed wie eee DERNEDE 49 Bae Ne ian Dae ES apa DEDE TE TED ie EST heed we TES TTET TT 53 Using the Alpha Editor 24 4 4 4i i0eecdedenddd ded bid EEE E EE bode RE arden eae 62 5 Options and Accessories Ordering Options and Accessories 1 ee eee eee een 64 ORE ica areas bed bua ad PORN Mae E Ue ha ae uae eee eres eee Se 65 PRES RONIOR E cad RA die ROGGE hee eae Lede TEET T EET T T 71 6 In Case of Difficulty Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages 1 0 0 0 cc cece eee eee n eens I7 Before Calling Agilent Technologies s re serusserererresiresseritssrassoru sers 78 Returning an Analyzer for Service sssri ERNST FEER TREERE RENT RUNO 81 Contents U9 UOD Jo ajqeL 77 gt D z fe o gt Qa 2 me i mo Installation and Setup a gt 2 xo i i c x T n Agilent Technologies Performance Spectrum Analyzer PSA Installation and Setup This chapter provides the following information that you may need when you first receive your spectrum analyzer
68. t for making measurements The analyzer has three types of preset Factory Preset Restores the analyzer to its factory defined state User Preset Restores the analyzer to a user defined state Mode Preset This type of preset restores the currently selected mode to a known state For details see the User s Programmer s manual When Preset Type is set to Factory pressing the green Preset key triggers a factory preset When Preset Type is set to User pressing Preset displays the softkeys Factory Preset User Preset and Mode Preset if applicable you then select the preset you want If Preset Type is set to Mode but a personality is not installed pressing Preset triggers a factory preset Creating a User Preset If you constantly use settings which are not the factory defaults use the following steps to create a user defined preset 1 Set analyzer parameters as desired 2 Press System Power On Preset Save User Preset to set the current parameters as the user preset state 3 Press Preset to select User in the same softkey menu to enable user preset as an option Disabling User Preset Go to the Power On Preset menu press System Power On Preset and select a Preset Type of Factory or Mode Chapter 3 39 o x gt co o uw o 2 iz e 72 c e 3 L gt m Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Viewing a Signal 1 Press Preset If the softkeys Factory Preset and User Pre
69. t not be restricted The ambient temperature outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts then forced convection must be used This analyzer has autoranging line voltage input Be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range For detailed analyzer specifications see the Specifications guide Chapter 1 9 a gt 2 xo c c p T a Table 1 1 NOTE WARNING CAUTION Installation and Setup Power Requirements Power Requirements Description Specification Voltage Frequency 100 to 120 Vrms 50 60 400 Hz 220 to 240 Vrms 50 60 Hz Power Consumption On Base Fully Loaded lt 260 W lt 450 W Power Consumption Standby lt 20 W 1 For greater detail refer to the Specifications Guide AC Power Cord The analyzer is equipped with a three wire power cord in accordance with international safety standards This cable grounds the analyzer cabinet when connected to an appropriate power line outlet The cable appropriate to the original shipping location is included with the analyzer Various AC power cables are available that are unique to specific geographic areas You can order additional AC power cables for use in different areas AC Power Cords on page 11 lists the a
70. teger increments upon each attempted save until a unique filename is created without regard to the success of the save 4 2 i e S gt 12 xo c 2 tou 2 oO Le 2 gt 6 The destination for the saved file is shown in the Path field In this example you will select the path as C START If the correct location is not listed in the Path field change directories as follows a Press Dir Up or Dir Select and use the step keys or knob to highlight the desired destination directory b Press Dir Select and confirm your choice displayed in the Path field 7 Press Save Now or Save hardkey to save the file to the C Start location The message Saving Now is displayed during this operation For this example the status line displays C START TEST1 TRC file saved NOTE When saving to drive A never remove the floppy disk during the save operation To do so could corrupt all data on the floppy disk 56 Chapter 4 NOTE Figure 4 5 Loading a file 1 2 3 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Reset the analyzer by pressing Preset Factory Preset if present To access the Load menu press File Load Select the type of file you want to load setup state trace limits or corrections In this example you are loading a trace file press Type Trace gt te o o me D fe Ke o o Ss a nm 2 gt Q T o Not a
71. the status bar reads C START RENAME TRC file copied You have now copied the file RENAME from the C drive to the A drive gt te o v me 2 fe Ke o o Ss a nm 2 gt Q I o Deleting a File 1 To access the Delete menu press File Delete 2 Select the type of file you want to delete setup state trace limits screens or corrections In this example you are deleting a trace file press Type Trace 3 Select the drive and directory where the file you wish to delete is located In this example choose C START Use the navigation keys Dir Up Dir Select step keys front panel knob to highlight this location in the Path field Refer to Locating and viewing files in the catalog on page 49 for more instructions 4 Select the file you want to delete In this example choose the file RENAME TRC Move the cursor with the navigation keys to highlight the file name 5 Press Delete Now The message Deleting file pops up on the display during the operation Upon completion the status bar reads C START RENAME TRC file deleted Your file is now deleted and is no longer visible in the directory displayed on your analyzer Chapter 4 61 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Using the Alpha Editor Using the Alpha Editor The Alpha Editor enables you to select letters to enter a name for a file or directory File Rename for example 1 Use the More keys to display the so
72. tion factors for PSAs with option 122 You get improved measurement accuracy using this correction file 241 Flexible Digital Modulation Analysis Provides flexible demodulating analysis for measuring many different formats of digital modulation including MSK type 1 and type 2 EDGE QPSK and offset QPSK 8PSK BPSK DQPSK and Pi 4 DQPSK D8PSK QAM 16 32 64 128 256 FSK 2 4 8 states 266 Programming Code Compatibility Suite Lets you select one of three different modes that let you use a limited set of 8560 Series 8566B 8568B or 8590 Series programming commands These modes let you control the PSA Series analyzers with code from other spectrum analyzer families When these modes are enabled the instruments native SCPI commands are disabled if the remote language selected is not SCPI 422 E4440A 43A amp 45A only 40 MHz to 80 MHz Bandwidth Digitizer Upgrade Kit Provides firmware and documentation necessary to upgrade from a 40 MHz IF option 140 to an 80 MHz IF option 122 ANE E4440A 43A amp 45A only Enhanced Memory Upgrade For early instruments replaces existing 48 Mb with 64 Mb memory on CPU providing additional memory for storing optional measurement personalities The 64 Mb memory was shipped standard in all PSA instruments with serial numbers gt US MY 42220000 AYZ External Mixing Provides the ability to use the HP Agilent 11970 Series harmon
73. ully implemented Currently used only for firmware upgrades 12 Line power The AC power connection Also see Power Requirements on page 5 input 13 GPIB Allows the connection of a General Purpose Interface Bus GPIB IEEE 488 1 cable which enables remote analyzer operation 14 LAN A TCP IP Interface Also see Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time on page 11 for information on setting the IP address For information on using the analyzer remotely refer to the User s Programmer s Guide 15 TRIGGER 2 OUT A trigger output used to synchronize other test equipment with the analyzer Reserved for future applications 16 PARALLEL Supports remote printing Printing is supported only from the parallel port 17 70 MHZ IF OUT Provides 70 MHz IF output Option H70 Not available on E4447A Other IF output options may occupy this rear panel location 18 MONITOR Allows connection of an external VGA monitor 19 RS 232 Allows connection of a PC printer or modem This feature is not fully implemented 20 HNQIN These features are only available when special options are installed H7L IN Requires a BNC jumper cable from the rear panel 321 4 MHz IF Out to one of H70 IN these inputs depending on the option Not available on E4447A 30 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Key Overview Key Overview The keys labeled FREQUENCY Channel System and Marker are all examples of front panel keys The front pan
74. vailable AC power cables illustrates the plug configurations and identifies the geographic area in which each cable is appropriate The front panel switch is a standby switch only it is not a LINE switch power disconnecting device Install the product so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable and easily reached by the operator The detachable power cord is the product disconnecting device It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the product The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch Alternatively an externally installed switch or circuit breaker which is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator may be used as a disconnecting device Always use the three prong AC power cord supplied with this product Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord can cause product damage 10 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Power Requirements Table 1 2 AC Power Cords Plug Length Cable Description cm in Color 8120 1351 229 90 Option 900 United Kingdom Hong Kong Cyprus Nigeria i Singapore Zimbabwe 8120 1703 229 90 8120 1369 Straight 210 79 Option 901 AS 3112 Argentina Australia New Zealand Mainland China 8120 0696 200 78 8120 1378 203 80 Jade Gray Option 903 United States Canada Brazil Colombia Mexico Philippines 120 1521 i 203 80 Jade Gray Saudi Arabia Taiwan
75. ve limiter 0 1 to 18 GHz guards against input signals over 1 milliwatt up to 1 watt average power and 10 watts peak power The Agilent 11947A Transient Limiter protects the analyzer input circuits from damage due to signal transients It specifically is needed for use with a line impedance stabilization network LISN It operates over a frequency range of 9 kHz to 200 MHz with 10 dB of insertion loss Power Splitters The Agilent 11667A B C power splitters are two resister type splitters that provide excellent output SWR at 50 Q impedance The tracking between the two output arms over a broad frequency range allows wideband measurements to be made with a minimum of uncertainty 11667A DC to 18 GHz 11667B DC to 26 5 GHz 11667C DC to 50 GHz Chapter 5 73 n 2 b D 2 Q 3 lt ke 2 f 5 2 e Options and Accessories Accessories RF Bridges The Agilent 86205A 50 Q RF bridge and 86207A 75 Q RF bridge can be used with the ESA series to make reflection measurements using an analyzer with tracking generator Option 1DN or 1DQ or with an external signal generator The Agilent 86205A 50 Q RF bridge can be used with the PSA series to make reflection measurements using an analyzer with the external source control Option 215 These external directional bridges offer high directivity and excellent port match The 86205A operates over a frequency range of 300 kHz to 6 GHz The 86207A operates over
76. zation process The information screen contains the analyzer product number and a URL for accessing product support information on the World Wide Web See Additional Information on page 2 The information screen displays for approximately 10 seconds before the initialization process is complete Record the firmware revision and serial number and keep it for reference If you should ever need to call Agilent Technologies for service or with any questions regarding your analyzer it will be helpful to have this information readily available You can also obtain the firmware revision and serial number by pressing System More Show System Chapier 1 13 a gt Yp KJ c c p T a S NOTE NOTE Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time 1 If using LAN set the IP address of the analyzer to an appropriate number for your network one that the network recognizes but that is not yet in use Consult your local IT group Press System Config I O and note the IP address If the current address is not appropriate press IP Address and use the keypad to change it Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector located on the rear panel of your analyzer see Rear Panel Features on page 29 Cycle the analyzer power It is necessary to cycle the power to the analyzer after plugging in the LAN for the analyzer to recognize the network 1 All

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