Agilent Technologies 8720ET Network Card User Manual
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1. 000 cece tees 1 20 ToView the lnetaled Opies lt i ccs on ceca eeri EEE EREE eh twa eee 1 21 To Initiate the Analyzer Self Test 0000s 1 22 TO Run the Operator s Chek 6054s cis ea redas S46 eae d HoO ETE dees eee 1 23 To Test the Transmission Mode cscs eetad sees cee en iweea ease hea wen ee eae 1 24 To Test the Reedin Motes oi ised es ideen tod redh sade bay chads wee erends 1 25 STEP 6 Back Up the EEPROM DISK xccccseatixewaeeesine ee dees ad eeaceseneeees 1 26 Desa PUO sates ieee gh ones hah nd et STE aod ere eh eee 1 26 EQUIPMGNE 2g iaceendeeed eed deed deed Coed Pewee HERE Eee ee Pewee eee 1 26 EEPROM Backup Disk Proced ur 2 54 c6600 eed se ehereds a eedanradapeceus anes 1 26 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements LOGO sects cet deretl cage anih oa4 bh Beg edad bee Rai Ee banc ae eras 2 2 Arahan FROME Panel dae ete owl i HERE ee OO Ree teas 2 3 Measurement PIOUS chee Peace Ieee AAR ee eae eee hon 2 5 Step 1 Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected 2 5 Step 2 Make a measurement calibration 0 00 c cee 2 5 Step gt Measure the device ook dice trea iriran d kane RRR O na e ES ev emus 2 5 Step 4 Output measurement Pesulis cs cei s eed eni Weep iawiakw dpe eeo ea eee eee 2 5 Learning to Make Transmission Measurements 00000 e cee eee eee 2 6 Step 1 Choose the measurement parameters with your test device connected 2 6 Step 2 Perform a measur2. Measuring Admittance To change the display to an inverse Smith chart graticule and the marker information to read admittance press G jB MKR As shown in Figure 2 16 the marker reads admittance data in the form G B where G is conductance and B is susceptance both measured in units of Siemens equivalent to mhos the inverse of ohms Also shown is the equivalent parallel capacitance or inductance Figure 2 16 Example Admittance Measurement Trace CHD sii i U F d 24 577 nS 01 902 m5 29 556 fF 10 240 666 606 GHZ T we MARKER by 4 iggy fr N ie Cor SPAN 1 000 08 GGA GHz CENTER 19 249 909 998 GHz jb523e 2 22 Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements If You Encounter a Problem If You Encounter a Problem If you have difficulty when installing or using the analyzer check the following list of commonly encountered problems and troubleshooting procedures If the problem that you encounter is not in the following list refer to additional troubleshooting sections in the Service Guide Power Up Problems If the analyzer display does not light e Check that the power cord is fully seated in both the main power receptacle and the analyzer power module e Check that the AC line voltage selector switch is in the appropriate position 230 V 115 V for your available power supply e Check that the analyzer AC line fuse is not open WARNING For continued protection against fir
3. Ventilation Requirements When installing the instrument in a cabinet the convection into and out of the instrument must not be restricted The ambient temperature outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the instrument 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 How to Use This Guide This guide uses the following conventions This represents a key physically located on the SOFTKEY instrument This represents a softkey a key whose label is determined by the instrument s firmware Screen Text This represents text displayed on the instrument s screen Documentation Map AL The Installation and Quick Start Guide provides procedures for installing configuring and verifying the operation of the analyzer It also will help you familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the analyzer The User s Guide shows how to make measurements explains commonly used features and tells you how to get the most performance from your analyzer The Reference Guide provides reference information such as specifications menu maps and key definitions The Programmer s Guide provides general GPIB programming information a command reference and example programs The Programmer s Guide contains a CD ROM with example programs The CD ROM provides the
4. ib59e jb510e 1 24 Chapter 1 To Test the Reflection Mode 1 Connect the equipment as shown and press Preset Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5 Verify the Analyzer Operation 2 Look at the measurement trace displayed on the analyzer It should be similar to the trace below Test Port Return Cable ja516e CHI Sit LoS 10 dB REF dB t Haw id neh START 050 G99 09G GHz STOP 40 050 998 G00 GHz jb511e 3 ES modes only To check the reverse reflection mode for channel 1 press Refl REV S22 B R to the trace shown below The measurement trace should be similar 4 If you are ready to start making measurements continue with Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make M easurements EHD 522 L0G 10 dB REF dB Y AW i Ni Any i START 050 000 000 GHz jb512e Chapter 1 STOP 40 050 000 000 GHz 1 25 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 6 Back Up the EEPROM Disk STEP 6 Back Up the EEPROM Disk Description Correction constants are stored in EEPROM on the A7 controller assembly The advantage of having an EEPROM backup disk is the ability to store all the correction constant data to a new or repaired A7 assembly without having to rerun the correction constant procedures The analyz
5. e 2 cabinet mount flanges e 2 front handles e 6 screws 627d 3 Attach the cabinet mount flanges and the 4 Remove the feet and thetilt stands before handles to the sides of the front panel cabinet mounting the instrument using three screws per side Attach the flanges to the outside of the handles WARNING If an instrument handle is damaged you should replace it immediately Damaged handles can break while you are moving or lifting the instrument and cause personal injury or damage to the instrument Chapter 1 1 19 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5 Verify the Analyzer Operation STEP 5 Verify the Analyzer Operation The following procedures show you how to check your analyzer for correct operation e viewing installed options e initiating self test e running operator s check e testing transmission mode e testing reflection mode NOTE NOTE 1 20 If the analyzer should fail any of the following tests call the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office to determine the type of warranty you have If repair is necessary send the analyzer and the EEPROM backup disk to the nearest Agilent Technologies service center with a description of any failed test and any error message Ship the analyzer using the original packaging materials Returning the analyzer in anything other than the original packaging may result in non warranted damage A table listing of Agilent Technologies
6. 1 4 passband flatness measuring 2 12 passband ripple measuring 2 12 plotter configuration 1 11 polar format measuring 2 20 PORT 1 location 2 4 PORT 2 location 2 4 Preset key location 2 4 printer configuration 1 11 problems data entry 2 24 controls do not respond 2 24 parameters not accepted 2 24 problems power up 2 23 2 24 display does not light 2 23 display lights but fan does not start 2 24 problems RF output 2 24 noRF signal at front panel port 2 24 R R channel connectors location 2 4 rack mount configuration 1 16 rear panel 1 6 reflection measurements 2 13 2 22 admittance 2 22 choosing measurement parameters 2 14 impedance 2 21 measuring in polar format 2 20 measuring in smith chart format 2 21 measuring reflection coefficient 2 18 measuring return loss 2 16 measuring standing wave ratio SWR 2 19 measuring the device 2 16 outputting measurement results 2 17 Index performing a measurement calibration 2 15 REFLECTION port location 2 4 requirements electrical and environmental 1 7 response function block keys location 2 3 Return key location 2 3 return loss measuring 2 16 S Sales and Service Offices 2 26 shipment verifying 1 3 smith chart 2 21 smith chart format measuring 2 21 softkeys location 2 3 standard analyzer configuration 1 10 standing wave ratio SWR measuring 2 19 stimulus function block keys location 2 3 T transmis
7. Follow the prompts shown on the analyzer display and then press CONTINUE ja511e ja510e 3 ET modds only Press 3 ES modds only Press G EXECUTE TEST Follow the prompts EXECUTE TEST Follow the prompts shown on the analyzer display and then shown on the analyzer display and then press CONTINUE press CONTINUE Test Port Return Cable Short ja513e ja522e Chapter 1 1 23 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5 Verify the Analyzer Operation To Test the Transmission Mode 1 Connect the equipment as shown and press 2 Tocheck the forward transmission mode for Preset channel 2 press Trans FWD S21 B R or TRANSMISSN Test Port Return Cable ja514e ja515e NOTE The test port return cable should have low loss characteristics to avoid a degradation in frequency response at higher frequencies 3 Look at the measurement trace displayed 4 ES modds only To check the reverse on the analyzer It should be similar to the transmission mode for channel 2 press trace below Trans REV S12 A R The measurement trace should be similar to the trace below EHI 524 Los 10 dB REF dB EHI 542 LOG 10 dB REF 8 dB Y i ae T A e aS START 259 999 G89 GHz STOP 40 050 000 G20 GHz START 859 G99 G80 GHz STOP 40 050 998 GOG GHZ
8. If your test device uses 7 mm connectors press 7mm and soon Press RETURN twice CALIBRATE MENU S111 PORT or REFLECTION 1 PORT Follow the prompts shown on the analyzer display to connect and measure an open short and load on PORT 1 or the REFLECTION port Any choice of male female in the calibration process should always be made for the sex that represents the test port For example if the test port had a male type N connector you would connect the female type N calibration device But when you follow the prompts on the analyzer to measure a short calibration standard you would select SHORT M or the sex that represents the test port NOTE To ensure an accurate error correction you must connect the calibration standards to the adapters or cables that you will include in the actual device measurement NOTE If a mistake is made standards can be measured more than once before pressing DONE 1 PORT CAL Only the last measurement data is used Figure 2 9 Connections for an S or Reflection 1 Port Error Correction amen genna pe i i y 0 0 Open Shot Load ja520e 4 Press DONE 1 PORT CAL after measuring the three standards 5 Press Save Recall Chapter 2 2 15 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements 6 Press SAVE STATE to complete the process Step 3 Measure the device Measuring Return Loss 1 Connect your device to PORT 1 or the RE
9. EEPROM Disk on page 1 26 1 2 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 1 Verify the Shipment STEP 1 Verify the Shipment 1 Unpack the contents of all the shipping containers WARNING The analyzer weighs approximately 54 pounds 25 kilograms Use correct lifting techniques 2 Carefully inspect the analyzer to ensure that it was not damaged during shipment dg62e NOTE If your analyzer was damaged during shipment contact your nearest Agilent Technologies office or sales representative A list of Agilent Technologies sales and service offices is provided in Table 2 1 on page 2 26 Chapter 1 1 3 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 1 Verify the Shipment 3 Verify that all the accessories have been included with the analyzer ja523e Item Number Part Number Description 1 08720 90391 Installation and Quick Start Guide 2 08720 90392 User s Guide 3 08720 90393 Reference Guide 4 08753 90475 Programmer s Guide 5 08720 90418 CD ROM 6 unique to instrument EEPROM Backup Disk 7 unique to country AC power cable 8 5062 3978 Rack Flange Kit Option 1CM only 8 5062 4072 Rack Flange Kit with Handles Option 1CP only 8 5062 3990 Front Handle Kit standard 1 4 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 2 Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels STEP 2 Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels Analyzer Front Panel CAUTION Do no
10. Installation and Quick Start Guide the User s Guide the Reference Guide and the Programmer s Guidein PDF format for viewing or printing from a PC The Service Guide provides information on calibrating troubleshooting and servicing your analyzer The Service Guideis not part of a standard shipment and is available only as Option OBW or by ordering part number 08720 90397 A CD ROM with the Service Guidein PDF format is included for viewing or printing from a PC Contents 1 Installing Your Analyzer Wages Pene yee ee eke res ee ee ee oe eee ere ee ee emer ee a ree ET 1 2 STEP 1 Verify the Shipment icsce cece cies evdeenawees dee ea eee TEE RRE REST ERE 1 3 STEP 2 Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels 1 5 Analyzer Front Panel lt 0cidetbcedeuaed av egiuer eee eee eu ew dee sete ewe cee wear 1 5 Analyze Rer PENG skawes nde d had Erorr eke heed ae RE eee en 1 6 STEP 3 Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements 0000e eee aes 1 7 STEP 4 Configure Ine Analyze ess cet nrad as ieee ewes ered aw eda e ede eas 1 9 To Configure the Standard Analyzer 0 0 0 srna nannan nenna 1 10 To Configure an Analyzer with a High Stability Frequency Reference Option 1D5 1 10 To Configure the Analyzer with Printers or Plotters 00000 e eee eee 1 11 To Configure the Analyzer for Bench Top or Rack Mount Use 000 ceeaee 1 16 STEP 5 Verify the Analyzer Operation
11. device e Reconnect the device under test e Usethe markers to identify various device response values if desired Step 4 Output measurement results e Store the measurement file to a disk e Generate a hardcopy with a printer or plotter Chapter 2 9 5 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements This example procedure shows you how to measure the transmission response of a 10 24 GHz bandpass filter The measurement parameters listed are unique to this particular test device For further measurement examples refer to the Making Measurements chapter in the User s Guide Step 1 Choose the measurement parameters with your test device connected 1 Press the key to return the analyzer to a known state 2 Connect your test device to the analyzer as shown in Figure 2 2 Use adapters where appropriate CAUTION Damage may result to the device under test if it is sensitive to the analyzer s default output power level To avoid damaging a sensitive DUT be sure to set the analyzer s output power to an appropriate level before connecting the DUT tothe analyzer Figure 2 2 Device Connections for a Transmission Measurement Test Device ja5i7e 3 Choose the following measurement settings Trans FWD S21 B R or TRANSMISSN AUTO SCALE AVERAGING FACTOR x7_ Toggle AVERAGING on OFF until ON is displayed 4 Look at the device resp
12. of the complex impedance at any point along the trace as shown in Figure 2 1 on page 2 3 Here the complex impedance is 6 4729 j7 5569 Q This is the default Smith chart marker The marker annotation also gives the series inductance or capacitance 132 87 pF in this example The complex impedance is capacitive in the bottom half of the Smith chart display and is inductive in the top half of the display e Choose LIN MKR if you want the analyzer to show the linear magnitude and the phase of the reflection coefficient at the marker e Choose LOG MKR if you want the analyzer to show the logarithmic magnitude and the phase of the reflection coefficient at the active marker This is useful as a fast method of obtaining a reading of the log magnitude value without changing to log magnitude format e Choose RefimMKR if you want the analyzer to show the values of the reflection coefficient at the marker as a real and imaginary pair e Choose R jX MKR the default marker format to show the real and imaginary parts of the device impedance at the marker Also shown is the equivalent series inductance or capacitance the series resistance and reactance in ohms Chapter 2 2 21 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Figure 2 15 Example Impedance Measurement Trace CHa 511 i U Fs 1 46 006 4 0468 n 39369 pF 10 240 000 096 GHz SPAN 1 000 000 GBA GHZ CENTER 10 240 000 90A GHz jb522e
13. on OFF toON if you want to store the formatted data on disk with the instrument state e Toggle GRAPHICS on OFF toON if you want to store user graphics on disk with the instrument state e Toggle DATA ONLY on OFF toON if you want to only store the measurement data of the device under test The analyzer will not store the instrument state and error correction measurement calibration Therefore the saved data cannot be retrieved into the analyzer NOTE Toggling DATA ONLY on OFF toON will override all of the other save options Because this type of data is only intended for computer manipulation the file contents of a DATA ONLY ON off save cannot be recalled and displayed on the analyzer e Choose SAVE USING BINARY if you want to store data in a binary format e Choose SAVE USING ASCII if you want to store data in an ASCII format to later read on a computer 4 Press RETURN SAVE STATE and the analyzer saves the file with a default title Chapter 2 9 9 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Measuring Other Transmission Characteristics Using the analyzer marker functions you can derive several important filter parameters from the measurement trace that is shown on the analyzer display Measuring 3 dB Bandwidth The analyzer can calculate your test device bandwidth between two equal power levels In this example procedure the analyzer calculates the 3 dB bandwidth relative to
14. sales and service offices is provided in Table 2 1 on page 2 26 The illustrations depicting the analyzer display were made using an ES model Other analyzer displays may appear different depending on model and options Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5 Verify the Analyzer Operation To View the Installed Options 1 Cycle the AC power using the LINE switch or press SERVICE MENU FIRMWARE REVISION AC Power Line Switch ja57e 2 Locate the serial number and configuration options Compare them to the shipment documents Serial Number and Configuration Options ja530e Chapter 1 1 21 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5 Verify the Analyzer Operation To Initiate the Analyzer Self Test 1 Cycle the AC power using the LINE switch AC Power Line Switch 2 Watch for the following indications that the analyzer is operating correctly Messages Appear In Sequence lluminates During and INITIALIZING INSTRUMENT PLEASE WAIT After Preset or Power Up SELF TEST PASSED llluminates 4 Seconds Parameters Appear After Preset During Preset or Power Up e CH1 S11 or RFL log MAG 10 dB REF 0 dB e Start 50 MHz Stop 20 05 GHz frequencies depend on model jb524e 1 22 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5 Verify the Analyzer Operation To Run the Operator s Check 1 Connect the equipment as shown 2 Press Preset SERVICE MENU TESTS EXTERNAL TESTS EXECUTE TEST
15. 50C converts 100 dpi raster information to 300 dpi raster format Choose EPSON P2 for Epson compatible printers ESC P2 printer control language a For a current printer compatibility guide consult the web page at http www agilent com find pcg Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer 9 Press SET CLOCK tobegin 10 Press each of the following softkeys to setting and activating the time stamp set the date and time followed by x7 feature so the analyzer places the time and date on your hardcopies and disk directories ja55e S Select a Four 11 Press ROUND SECONDS when thetimeis exactly as you have set it 15JULY2007 14 55 00 TIME STAMP ON off YY Y ROUND EDZ SET MINUTES Press to Synchronize Time SET HOUR SET DAY SET MONTH SET YEAR RETURN ja56e Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer To Configure the Analyzer for Bench Top or Rack Mount Use There are three kits available for the analyzer e instrument front handles kit Standard part number 5062 3990 e cabinet flange kit without front handles Option 1CM part number 5062 3978 e cabinet flange kit with front handles Option 1CP part number 5062 4072 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer To Attach Front Handles to the Analyzer Standard 1 Ensure that the front handle kit is complete e 2 fron
16. F DISK UNIT NUMBER VOLUME NUMBER ADDRESS 8720 PLOTTER PORT PRINTER PORT ADDRESS DISK ADDRESS CONTROLLER ADDRESS P MTR GPIB POWER MTR 436A RETURN PLTRTYPE PLTR PORT GPIB gt PARALLEL SERIAL l DISK QOU iiititidiig A PLOTTER Z Y BAUD RATE Z LE XMIT CNTRL RETURN jb55e The plotter menu is shown as an example It will only appear if you select You can set the analyzer to the following baud rates e 1200 e 2400 4800 e 9600 e 19200 6 Also if you will be using the serial port you must toggle the transmission control XMIT CNTRL handshaking protocol until your choice of Xon Xoff or DTR DSR appears equal to the transmission control set on the peripheral The printer menu is shown as an example It will only appear if you select PRINTER PORT NOTE SYSTEM CONTROLLER Local TALKER LISTENER USE PASS CONTROL SET ADDRESSES PARALLEL COPY HP IB DIAG on OFF DISK UNIT NUMBER VOLUME NUMBER ADDRESS 8720 PLOTTER PORT PRINTER PORT ADDRESS DISK ADDRESS CONTROLLER ADDRESS P MTR HP IB POWER MTR 436A RETURN PRNTR TYPE DESKJET PRNTR PORT GPIB PARALLEL SERIAL PRINTER BAUD RATE YG OEY Zm CNTRL 4 Xon Xoff 4 amp RETURN jb56e Transmission control for plotters is set programmatically Xon Xoff sets transmission on transmission off Software handshake DTR DS
17. FLECTION port 2 Press AUTO SCALE toreposition the trace 3 Press to read the return loss from the analyzer display as shown in Figure 2 10 The device response indicates that the filter and the analyzer impedances are better matched within the frequency range of the filter passband than outside the passband That is the reflected signal is smaller within the filter passband than outside the passband In terms of return loss the value within the passband is larger than outside the passband A large value for return loss corresponds to a small reflected signal just as a large value for insertion loss corresponds to a small transmitted signal Figure 2 10 Example Measurement of Return Loss AY sii LOG 5 dB REF 15 dB 1 24 758 dB 10 240 000 846 GHZ MA 1 CENTER 10 240 000 000 GHz SPAN 1 000 00G QQA GHZ jb517e 2 16 Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Step 4 Output measurement results This step in the procedure shows you how to output the measurement results to a printer For in depth information on creating a hardcopy of the measurement results refer to the Printing Plotting and Saving Measurement Results chapter in the User s Guide 1 Connect a printer to the analyzer as described in To Configure the Analyzer with Printers or Plotters on page 1 11 Press MORE TITLE ERASE TITLE and then crea
18. Installation and Quick Start Guide Agilent Technologies 8719ET ES 8720ET ES 8722ET ES Network Analyzers ope Agilent Technologies Part Number 08720 90391 Printed in USA Print Date February 2001 Supersedes May 2000 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 Copyright 1999 2001 Agilent Technologies Inc Certification Agilent Technologies Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology to the extent allowed by the Institute s calibration facility and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members Regulatory and Warranty Information The regulatory and warranty information is in the User s Guide Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent Technologies products For any assistance c
19. OFF when you are finished with this measurement Measuring Out of Band Rejection 1 Press MARKER 1 Themarker appears where you placed it during the bandwidth measurement 2 Press MKR ZERO SEARCH MIN The marker automatically searches for the minimum point on the trace The frequency and amplitude of this point relative to the delta symbol in the center of the filter passband appear in the upper right corner of the display This value is the difference between the maximum power in the passband and the power in the rejection band that is one of the peaks in the rejection band Figure 2 6 Example Measurement of Out of Band Rejection AY 21 LOG 20 dB REF dB 1 34 692 dB 1 300 908 G83 GHz PRm SREF 4 CENTER 18 249 000 000 GHz SPAN 5 000 898 QQA GHz jb515e NOTE You can use the marker search mode to search the trace for the maximum point or for any target value The target value can be an absolute level for example 3 dBm or a level relative to the location of the small delta symbol for example 3 dB from the center of the passband 3 If your measurement needs some noise reduction you can reduce the IF bandwidth or add averaging e ToreducethelF bandwidth press Avg IF BWI C e To add averaging press Avg then toggle AVERAGING on OFF toON Chapter 2 2 11 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Measur
20. POWER MTR NUMBER 438A 437 VOLUME RETURN NUMBER 4 Press the key that corresponds to your printer or plotter interface GPIB PARALLEL parallel port or SERIAL serial port The plotter menu is shown as an example It will only appear if you select PLOTTER PORT Similar interface choices will appear if you select PRINTER PORT SYSTEM ADDRESS Local CONTROLLER 8720 TALKER PLOTTER LISTENER PORT USE PASS PRINTER CONTROL PORT SET ADDRESS ADDRESSES DISK PARALLEL ADDRESS COPY CONTROLLER GPIB DIAG ADDRESS on OFF PMTRIGPIB DISK UNIT POWER MTR NUMBER 436A VOLUME RETURN NUMBER PLTRTYPE SE CELL DISK PLOTTER BAUD RATE XMIT CNTRL Xon Xoff RETURN e Ifyou select GPIB the GPIB address selection is active Enter the GPIB address of your printer or plotter followed by x7 If you have already selected the PARALLEL COPY choice for the parallel port configuration you must alsoselectt PARALLEL inthismenuin order to generate a hardcopy Chapter 1 5 If you will be using the serial port adjust the analyzer s baud rate until it is equal to the Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer baud rate set on the peripheral by pressing PLOTTER BAUD RATE or PRINTER BAUD RATE and the G gt and front panel keys NOTE PLOTTER PORT SYSTEM Local CONTROLLER TALKERS LISTENER USE PASS CONTROL SET ADDRESSES PARALLEL COPY GPIB DIAG on OF
21. R sets data terminal ready data set ready hardware handshake Chapier 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer 7 If you will be creating a plot of the data toggle PLTR TYPE until your choice of PLOTTER or HPGL PRT appears SYSTEM Local CONTROLLER TALKER LISTENER USE PASS CONTROL SET ADDRESSES PARALLEL COPY GPIB DIAG on OFF DISK UNIT NUMBER VOLUME NUMBER ADDRESS 8720 PLOTTER PORT PRINTER PORT ADDRESS DISK ADDRESS CONTROLLER ADDRESS PMTR GPIB POWER MTR 436A RETURN GPIB PARALLEL SERIAL DISK PLOTTER BAUD RATE XMIT CNTRL RETURN Choose PLOTTER for a pen plotter Choose HPGL PRT for aPCL5 compatible printer 8 If you will be using a printer toggle PRNTR TYPE until your printer choice appears SYSTEM CONTROLLER TALKER LISTENER USE PASS CONTROL SET ADDRESSES PARALLEL COPY GPIB DIAG on OFF DISK UNIT NUMBER VOLUME NUMBER ADDRESS 8720 PLOTTER PORT PRINTER PORT ADDRESS DISK ADDRESS CONTROLLER ADDRESS P MTR GPIB POWER MTR 436A RETURN po J PRNTRTYPE 7 1 EEE PRNTR PORT GPIB PARALLEL SERIAL PRINTER BAUD RATE XMIT CNTRL Xon Xoff RETURN Choose your printer type from these Hewlett Packard printers 4 THINK ET a DESKJET except for HP Deskj et 540 and Deskjet 850C LASERJET PAINTJ ET DJ 540 for use with HP Deskj et 540 and Deskjet 8
22. Set the line voltage selector to the position that corresponds to the AC power source ja525e 3 Ensure the operating environment meets the following requirements e Oto55 C e lt 95 relative humidity at 40 C non condensing e lt 15 000 feet 4 500 meters altitude Some analyzer performance parameters are specified for 25 C 5 C Refer tothe Reference Guide for information on the environmental compatibility of warranted performance 2 Ensure the available AC power source meets the following requirements e 90 132 VAC e 47 66 Hz 400 Hz single phase or e 198 265 VAC e 47 66 Hz single phase The analyzer power consumption is 350 VA maximum 4 Verify that the power cable is not damaged and that the power source outlet provides a protective earth contact Protective ____ Earth Ground WARNING Any interruption of the protective grounding conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal can result in personal injury or may damage the analyzer Chapier 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 3 Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements 5 Ensure there are at least six inches of clearance between the sides and back of either the stand alone analyzer or the system cabinet SIX INCH CLEARANCE SIDES AND REAR SIX INCH CLEARANCE SIDES AND REA EDGE OF BENCH qg68d CAUTION The environmenta
23. apter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer To Configure the Analyzer with Printers or Plotters 1 Connect your printer or plotter to the corresponding interface GPIB Parallel RS 232 Port Serial Port ja528e 2 If you are using the parallel interface press and toggle PARALLEL until your choiceof COPY or GPIO appears NETWORK ANALYZER If you choose COPY the parallel port is dedicated for normal copy device use printers or plotters GPIO the parallel port is dedicated for general purpose I O The analyzer controls the data input or output through the sequencing capability of the analyzer SYSTEM CONTROLLER TALKER LISTENER USE PASS CONTROL SET ADDRESS Uf Ml YY PARALI Y Uitte IB DIAG on OFF lt r Na NN f DISKUNIT NUMBER VOLUME NUMBER ja53e Chapter 1 1 11 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer 3 Press SET ADDRESSES and then choose either PRINTER PORT or PLOTTER PORT depending on your printer plotter device Or if you are plotting your files to disk press SET ADDRESSES PLOTTER PORT DISK NETWORK ANALYZER SYSTEM ADDRESS CONTROLLER 8720 H LUU PLOTTER TALKERS LISTENER PORT MUMMY USE PASS PRINTER CONTROL UY PORT Yj lili LLL Y SET ADDRESS Y Al j gt DISK DDRESSES MUM le PARALLEL ADDRESS COPY CONTROLLER GPIB DIAG ADDRESS on OFF P MTRIGPIB DISK UNIT
24. e hazard replace the fuse with the same type and rating Refer to Figure 2 17 to remove the fuse from the power module You can usea continuity light or an ohmmeter to check the fuse An ohmmeter should read very close to zero ohms if the fuse is good For 115V operation use Fuse T 5A 125V UL listed CSA certified to 248 standard part number 2110 1059 For 230V operation use Fuse T 4A H 250V built tol EC 127 2 5 standard part number 2110 1036 e Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office for service if necessary A list of Agilent Technologies sales and service offices is provided in Table 2 1 on page 2 26 Figure 2 17 Line Fuse Removal and Replacement INSERT SCREWDRIVER PRY OPEN qg652d Chapter 2 2 23 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements If You Encounter a Problem If the display lights but the ventilation fan does not start MO Check that the fan is not obstructed To check the fan follow these steps 1 Switch the LINE power tothe off position 2 Check that the fan blades are not jammed q Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office for service if necessary A list of Agilent Technologies sales and service offices is provided in Table 2 1 on page 2 26 Data Entry Problems If the data entry controls keypad knob arrow keys do not respond T Check that the ENTRY OFF function is not enabled The ENTRY OFF function is enabled after you press the key To return to normal entry mode press an
25. ection measurement that you saved earlier in this procedure 2 Press LIN MAG Scale Ref AUTO SCALE sothe analyzer shows the same data in terms of reflection coefficient as shown in Figure 2 12 The units mU displayed on the analyzer are milli units where units or U is used to indicate that the parameter is unitless as opposed to dB in log magnitude format For example 200 mU nits 0 2 Figure 2 12 Example Reflection Coefficient Measurement Trace EHI sii LIN 200 mU REF 400 mU 1 58 735 mU 10 240 000 696 GHz 3 PRm MARKERI L GHE Cor 32 CENTER 10 240 000 0GA GHz SPAN 1 000 898 G88 GHZ jb519e 2 18 Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Measuring Standing Wave Ratio SWR Press SWR AUTO SCALE sothe analyzer shows the same data in terms of standing wave ratio SWR as shown in Figure 2 13 Now the analyzer shows the measurement data in the unitless measure of SWR where SWR 1 perfect match is at the bottom of the display Figure 2 13 Example Standing Wave Ratio Measurement Trace EHI sit sur 20 REF 40 dt 1 4251 10 240 900 00G GHz Y PRm MARKER L 16 24 GHE CENTER 10 2490 000 000 GHz SPAN 1 000 898 QQA GHZ jb520e Chapter 2 2 19 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Measuring S
26. efinitions magnitude of reflection coefficient 2 13 reflection coefficient 2 13 return loss dB 2 13 standing wave ratio SWR 2 13 disk drive location 2 3 disk eject button 2 3 display location 2 3 E EEPROM backup disk 1 26 electrical and environmental requirements 1 7 entry block location 2 4 F front panel 1 5 2 3 Index H high stability frequency reference configuration 1 10 impedance measuring 2 21 insertion loss measuring 2 8 installation 1 2 instrument state function block keys 2 4 L line switch 2 3 location active channel keys 2 4 disk drive 2 3 disk eject button 2 3 display 2 3 entry block 2 4 instrument state function block keys 2 4 line switch 2 3 PORT 1 2 4 PORT 2 2 4 Preset key 2 4 R channel connectors 2 4 REFLECTION port 2 4 response function block keys 2 3 Return key 2 3 softkeys 2 3 stimulus function block keys 2 3 TRANSMISSION port 2 4 M making measurements 2 1 2 22 measurement procedure 2 5 choosing measurement parameters 2 5 measuring a device 2 5 outputting measurement results 2 5 performing a measurement calibration 2 5 measuring insertion loss with marker functions 2 10 Oo operation 1 20 1 25 installed options 1 21 operator s check 1 23 self test 1 22 testing reflection mode 1 25 testing transmission mode 1 24 operator s check 1 23 out of band rejection measuring 2 11 P parts list parts received
27. ement calibration 0 000 cece ees 2 7 Step 2 Measure the tee say Skene eee eee RP RES eRe 2 8 Step 4 Output measurement results 0 000 eee 2 9 Measuring Other Transmission Characteristics 0 0 cece eee eens 2 10 Learning to Make Reflection Measurements 000 cece eee eee ees 2 13 Step 1 Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected 2 14 Step 2 Make a measurement calibration 000 0 cece ees 2 15 Step 3 Measure the device icisnickweadaa edi dcaada eer Ge ews Da eed ee ema 2 16 Step 4 Output measurement results 2 0 2 6 064 cee eee eee eee ee eee eee 2 17 Measuring Other Reflection Characteristics 0 cece eee eee nes 2 18 i Yar Encounter a ProD 4 ee ee ee ee ere naa eria 2 23 Powe Prolene fiscdguieead cA riita e etaa A pew e A aA kE 2 23 Dako Entry ProNET 2 24 NERF OUDUL pisai S s csg Ea E E E ed Ge a aa ala gd eles 2 24 Contents vii 1 Installing Your Analyzer Installing Your Analyzer Introduction Introduction This chapter shows you how to install your analyzer and confirm the correct operation by following the steps below e STEP 1 Verify the Shipment on page 1 3 e STEP 2 Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels on page 1 5 e STEP 3 Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements on page 1 7 e STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer on page 1 9 e STEP 5 Verify the Analyzer Operation on page 1 20 e STEP 6 Back Up the
28. er is shipped from the factory with an EEPROM backup disk which is unique to each instrument It is prudent to make a copy of the EEPROM backup disk so that it can be used in case of failure or damage to the original backup disk Equipment BEEE UE E E A siauehdeaednihenienoiacdetmnsnter 92192A box of 10 CAUTION Do not mistake the line switch for the disk eject button If the line switch is mistakenly pushed the instrument will be turned off losing all settings and data that have not been saved EEPROM Backup Disk Procedure 1 Press Preset 2 Insert a 3 5 inch disk into the analyzer disk drive 3 If the disk is not formatted press Save Recall FILE UTILITIES FORMAT DISK e Toformat a LIF disk select FORMAT LIF The supplied EEPROM backup disk is LIF The analyzer does not support LIF HFS format e Toformat a DOS disk sdect FORMAT DOS Press FORMAT INT DISK and answer YES at the query 4 Press System SERVICE MENU SERVICE MODES MORE Toggle STORE EEPR to ON Then press Save Recall SELECT DISK INTERNAL DISK RETURN SAVE STATE to store the correction constants data onto floppy disk NOTE A default file F ILE 00 is created The file name appears in the upper left hand corner of the display The file type ISTATE E describes the file as an instrument state with EEPROM backup 1 26 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 6 Back Up the EEPROM Disk 5 Press FILE UTILITIES RENAME FILE ERASE TITLE Usethe
29. flection measurements outputting a signal from the source and receiving input signals from a device under test The TRANSMISSION port allows you to make transmission measurements receiving input signals from a device under test 2 4 Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Measurement Procedure Measurement Procedure This is a general measurement procedure that is used throughout the guide to illustrate the use of the analyzer Step 1 Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected e Press the key to return the analyzer to a known state e Connect your device under test DUT to the analyzer CAUTION Damage may result to the DUT if it is sensitive to the analyzer s default output power level To avoid damaging a sensitive DUT be sure to set the analyzer s output power to an appropriate level before connecting the DUT to the analyzer e Choose the settings that are appropriate for the intended measurement m measurement type Sj or reflection for example m frequencies T number of points T power 1 measurement trace format e Make adjustments to the parameters while you are viewing the device response Step 2 Make a measurement calibration Press the key to begin to perform a measurement calibration using a known set of standards a calibration kit Error correction establishes a magnitude and phase reference for the test setup and reduces systematic measurement errors Step 3 Measure the
30. front panel knob and the SELECT LETTER softkey to rename the file F ILE 00 to N 12345 where 12345 represents the last 5 digits of the instrument s serial number The first character in the file name must be a letter When finished press DONE 6 Label the disk with the serial number of the instrument the date and the words EEPROM Backup Disk NOTE Whenever the analyzer is returned to Agilent Technologies for servicing and or calibration the EEPROM backup disk should be returned with the analyzer This will significantly reduce the instrument repair time 7 The EEPROM backup disk procedure is now complete Chapter 1 1 27 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements 2 1 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Introduction Introduction The information and procedures in this chapter teach you how to make measurements and what to do if you encounter a problem with your analyzer The following sections are included Analyzer Front Panel on page 2 3 Measurement Procedure on page 2 5 Learning to Make Transmission Measurements on page 2 6 Learning to Make Reflection Measurements on page 2 13 If You Encounter a Problem on page 2 23 NOTE The illustrations depicting the analyzer display were made using an ES 2 2 model Other analyzer displays may appear different depending on model and options Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Analyzer Front Panel Anal
31. hanging to log magnitude format Choose Re im MKR if you want the analyzer to show the values of the marker as a real and imaginary pair You can also enter the frequency of interest from either the numeric keypad or the optional attached keyboard and read the magnitude and phase at that point Figure 2 14 Example S4 or Reflection Measurement Trace in Polar Format 2 20 CHa 511 2u Fs 4d 593 059 nU 1413220 10 240 000 000 GHz CENTER 10 240 999 00A BHz SPAN 1 009 00G G88 GHZ jb521e Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Measuring Sj and S or Reflection in a Smith Chart Format e Measuring Impedance The amount of power reflected from a device is directly related to the impedance of the device and the measuring system Each value of the reflection coefficient C uniquely defines a device impedance r 0 only occurs when the device and analyzer impedance are exactly the same The reflection coefficient for a short circuit is r 1 Z 180 Every other value for T also corresponds uniquely to a complex device impedance according to the equation Z 1 r 1 D kZp where Z is your test device impedance and Zp is the measuring system s characteristic impedance usually 50 or 75Q 1 Press Format SMITH CHART Scale Ref AUTO SCALE 2 Press MARKER MODE MENU SMITH MKR MENU and turn thefront panel knob to read the resistive and reactive components
32. he analyzer s internal disk drive e Choose EXTERNAL DISK if you want to save the calibration results and instrument state to the disk that is in an optional external disk drive that is configured to the analyzer 6 Press RETURN SAVE STATE tosavetheerror correction measurement calibration NOTE Example procedures for all types of error correction measurement calibrations are located in the Calibrating For Increased Measurement Accuracy chapter in the User s Guide For information on the analyzer operation during error correction measurement calibration refer to the Operating Concepts chapter in the User s Guide Chapter 2 9 7 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Step 3 Measure the device Measuring Insertion Loss 1 Reconnect your test device as in Figure 2 1 on page 2 3 2 Reposition the measurement trace for the best view This can be done by pressing Scale Ref AUTO SCALE and if necessary adjusting the reference level reference position or the scale division 3 Press and turn the front panel knob to place the marker at a frequency of interest Read the device s insertion loss to 0 001 dB resolution as shown in Figure 2 4 The analyzer shows the frequency of the marker location in the active entry area upper left corner of display The analyzer also shows the amplitude and frequency of the marker location in the upper right corner of the display Figu
33. ing Passband Flatness or Ripple Passband flatness or ripple is the variation in insertion loss over a specified portion of the passband Continue with the following steps to measure passband flatness or ripple 1 Press Save Recall if necessary scroll to the desired file using the G and front panel keys Press RECALL STATE to recall the error corrected transmission measurement that has no markers engaged Press and turn the front panel knob to move marker 1 to the left edge of the passband Press AMODE MENU AREF 1 tochangethe marker 1 position to the delta reference point Press MARKER 2 and turn the front panel knob to move marker 2 to the right edge of the passband Press MARKER MODE MENU then toggle MKR STATS on OFF toON The analyzer calculates the mean standard deviation and peak to peak variation between the A reference marker and the active marker and lists the results in the upper right corner of the display The passband ripple is automatically shown as the peak to peak variation between the markers Figure 2 7 Example Measurement of Passband Flatness or Ripple Ay 521 LOG 26 dB REF dB 2 02800 dB 253 454 739 GHz CENTER 10 249 009 00A GHz SPAN 5 000 808 G68 GHz jb516e 2 12 Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Thi
34. j and S or Reflection in a Polar Format 1 Press Format POLAR 2 Press Scale Ref AUTO SCALE toreposition the trace as shown in Figure 2 14 The analyzer shows the results of an S41 or reflection measurement with each point on the polar trace corresponding to a particular value of both magnitude and phase The center of the circle represents a coefficient I of 0 that is a perfect match or no reflected signal The notation 2U FS or 2 units full scale indicates that the outermost circumference of the scale shown in Figure 2 14 represents p 2 00 or 200 reflection The phase angle is read directly from this display The 3 o clock position corresponds to zero phase angle that is the reflected signal is at the same phase as the incident signal Phase differences of 90 180 and 90 correspond to the 12 o clock 9 o clock and 6 o clock positions on the polar display respectively Press Marker Fctn MARKER MODE MENU POLAR MKR MENU Turn the front panel knob to position the marker at any desired point on the trace then read the frequency linear magnitude and phase in the upper right hand corner of the display NOTE Choose LIN MKR if you want the analyzer to show the linear magnitude and the phase of the marker Choose LOG MKR if you want the analyzer to show the logarithmic magnitude and the phase of the active marker This is useful as a fast method of obtaining a reading of the log magnitude value without c
35. l temperature must be 4 C less than the maximum operating temperature of the analyzer for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is gt 800 watts then you must provide forced convection 6 Set up a Static safe workstation Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage or destroy electronic components static control table mat and earth ground wire part number 9300 0797 wrist strap cord part number 9300 0980 wrist strap part number 9300 1367 heel straps part number 9300 1308 floor mat not available through Agilent Technologies 1 8 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer This step shows you how to set up your particular analyzer configuration e standard configuration e Option 1D5 configuration high stability frequency reference e printer or plotter configuration e rack mount configuration Chapter 1 1 9 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer To Configure the Standard Analyzer Connect test port cables and optional adapters if you are using other connector types Test Port lt Cables Possible Adapters To Configure an Analyzer with a High Stability Frequency Reference Option 1D5 Connect the jumper cable on the analyzer rear panel as shown aD ae Jumper ja527e 1 10 Ch
36. n the analyzer toa known state 2 Connect your test device as shown in Figure 2 8 If using a load make sure it has the correct characteristic impedance CAUTION Damage may result to the device under test if it is sensitive to the analyzer s default output power level To avoid damaging a sensitive DUT be sure to set the analyzer s output power to an appropriate level before connecting the DUT tothe analyzer Figure 2 8 Connections for Reflection Measurements Test Device Load Test Device ja519e 3 Choose the following measurement parameters Refl FWD S11 A R or REFLECTION AUTO SCALE AVERAGING FACTOR GI Toggle AVERAGING on OFF toON 4 Look at the device response to determine if these are the measurement parameters that you want For example if the trace is noisy you may want to increase the input power reduce the IF bandwidth or add averaging To better see an area of interest change the test frequencies 2 14 Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Step 2 Make a measurement calibration Follow these instructions to perform an Sj or reflection 1 port error correction 1 Select a calibration kit that is appropriate to your device under test Press CAL KIT SELECT CAL KIT Choose the calibration kit that is appropriate to your test device by pressing the appropriate softkey For example if your test device uses type N 50Q connectors press N50Q
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38. onse to determine if these are the parameters that you want for your device measurement For example if the trace is noisy you may want to increase the test port output power which increases the analyzer input power reduce the IF bandwidth or add averaging Or to better see an area of interest you may want to change the test frequencies 2 6 Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Step 2 Perform a measurement calibration 1 Disconnect your test device from the analyzer 2 Connect a thru between the measurement cables as shown in Figure 2 3 Include all the adapters that you will usein your device measurement If noise reduction techniques are needed for the measurement the instrument s settings reduced IF BW and or averaging should be selected prior to any error correction Figure 2 3 Connections for a Thru Calibration Standard Test Port Cables Adapters if Included in Measurement ja518e 3 Press the following keys to make a transmission response calibration CALIBRATE MENU RESPONSE THRU 4 To save the error correction measurement calibration press SELECT DISK 5 Next choose from the following options e Choose INTERNAL MEMORY if you want to save the calibration results and instrument state to the analyzer s memory e Choose INTERNAL DISK if you want to save the calibration results and instrument state to the disk that is in t
39. ontact your nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office See Table 2 1 on page 2 26 for the nearest office Safety Notes The following safety notes are used throughout this manual Familiarize yourself with each of the notes and its meaning before operating this instrument WARNING 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 Caution denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to would result in damage to or destruction of the instrument Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met General Safety Considerations WARNING WARNING CAUTION For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only with same type and rating 115V operation T 5A 125V UL 230V operation T 4A H 250V IEC The use of other fuses or material is prohibited This is a Safety Class 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 the instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited
40. r display too much source power is being applied at the input In such a case the input power will need to be reduced before the source power will remain on If phase lock error messages appear on the analyzer display check that the front panel jumper is secure on the R CHANNEL connectors If the jumper is secure and the error messages still appear contact your nearest Agilent Technologies office for service A list of Agilent Technologies sales and service offices is provided in Table 2 1 on page 2 26 Chapter 2 2 25 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements lf You Encounter a Problem Table 2 1 Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices UNITED STATES Instrument Support Center Agilent Technologies 800 403 0801 EUROPEAN FIELD OPERATIONS Headquarters Agilent Technologies S A 150 Route du Nant d Avril 1217 Meyrin 2 Geneva Switzerland 41 22 780 8111 Great Britain Agilent Technologies Ltd Eskdale Road Winnersh Triangle Wokingham 44 118 9696622 Berkshire RG41 5DZ England France Agilent Technologies France 1 Avenue Du Canada Zone D Activite De Courtaboeuf F 91947 Les Ulis Cedex France 33 1 69 82 60 60 Germany Agilent Technologies GmbH Agilent Technologies Strasse 61352 Bad Homburg v d H Germany 49 6172 16 0 Headquarters Agilent Technologies 3495 Deer Creek Rd Palo Alto CA 94304 1316 USA 415 857 5027 J apan Agilent Technol
41. re 2 4 Example Measurement of Insertion Loss Marker CHU 521 LOG 20 dB REF dB 1 1 6166 dB 10 240 00 6860 GH a Data PRm MARKER i Active 1 24 GHE Entry Area for 325 z CENTER 10 240 000 00G GHz SPAN 5 000 000 000 GHz jb513e 2 8 Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Step 4 Output measurement results This example procedure shows how to output store measurement results to a disk For more information on creating a hardcopy of the measurement results refer to the Printing Plotting and Saving Measurement Results chapter in the User s Guide CAUTION Donot mistake the line switch for the disk eject button If the line switch is mistakenly pushed the instrument will be turned off losing all settings and data that have not been saved 1 Insert a DOS or LI F formatted disk into the analyzer disk drive The analyzer does not support LIF HFS hierarchical file system 2 Press Save Recall SELECT DISK Choose INTERNAL DISK tosavethe measurement results to the analyzer s internal disk drive 3 Press RETURN DEFINE DISK SAVE e Toggle DATA ARRAY on OFF toON if you want to store the error corrected data on disk with the instrument state e Toggle RAWARRAY on OFF toON if you want to store the raw data ratioed and averaged but no error correction on disk with the instrument state e Toggle FORMAT ARY
42. s example procedure shows you how to measure the reflection response of a 10 24 GHz bandpass filter The measurement parameter values listed are unique to this particular test device For further measurement examples refer to the Making Measurements chapter in the User s Guide NOTE Reflection measurements monitor only one port of a test device When a test device has more than one port you must ensure that the unused port s are terminated in their characteristic impedance for example 509 or 759 If you do not terminate unused ports reflections from these ports will cause measurement errors Figure 2 8 on page 2 14 illustrates two ways to terminate an unused device port with the proper characteristic impedance The signal reflected from the device under test is measured as a ratio of the reflected energy versus the incident energy It can be expressed as reflection coefficient return loss or standing wave ratio SWR These measurements are mathematically defined as follows reflection coefficient T reflected voltage incident voltage S 1 or S59 magnitude and phase magnitude of reflection T coefficient p return loss dB 20 log p where p T standing wave ratio SWR V maximum V minimum 1 p 1 p Chapter 2 2 13 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Step 1 Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected 1 Press the key to retur
43. sion measurements 2 6 2 12 3 dB bandwidth 2 10 6 dB bandwidth 2 11 choosing the measurement parameters 2 6 insertion loss 2 8 measuring insertion loss with marker functions 2 10 measuring the device 2 8 out of band rejection 2 11 outputting measurement results 2 9 passband flatness 2 12 passband ripple 2 12 performing a measurement calibration 2 7 TRANSMISSION port location 2 4 troubleshooting 2 23 2 25 v verifying the shipment 1 3 Index
44. t active channel s key is illuminated 10 The ENTRY block This block includes the knob the step keys and the number pad These allow you to enter numerical data and control the markers You can use the numeric keypad to select digits decimal points and a minus sign for numerical entries You must also select a units terminator to complete value inputs 11 INSTRUMENT STATE function block These keys allow you to control channe independent system functions such as the following copying save recall and GPIB controller mode limit testing tuned receiver mode frequency offset mode Option 089 test sequence function time domain transform Option 010 GPIB STATUS indicators are also included in this block 12 key This key returns theinstrument to either a known factory preset state or a user preset state that can be defined Refer to the Preset State and Memory Allocation chapter in the Reference Guide for a complete listing of the instrument preset condition 13 R CHANNEL connectors ES modes only These connectors allow you to apply an input signal to the analyzer s R channel for frequency offset mode 14 ES modds only PORT 1 and PORT 2 These ports output a signal from the source and receive input signals from a device under test PORT 1 allows you to measure S12 and S41 PORT 2 allows you to measure S gt and S55 ET modds only REFLECTION and TRANSMISSION The REFLECTION port allows you to make re
45. t handles e 6 Screws e 2 trim strips NOTE If any items are damaged or missing from the kit contact the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office to order a replacement kit Items within the kit handles flanges screws etc are not individually available 3 Attach the handles to the sides of the front panel using three screws for each handle 2 Remove the side trim strips Ci 4 Place the new trim strip over the screws on the handles qg630d If an instrument handle is damaged you should replace it immediately Damaged handles can break while you are moving or lifting the instrument and cause personal injury or damage to the instrument WARNING Chapier 1 1 17 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer To Attach Cabinet Flanges without Front Handles to the Analyzer Option 1CM 1 Ensure that the cabinet flange kit is 2 Remove side trim strips complete e 2 cabinet mount flanges e 6 screws 3 Attach the cabinet flanges to the sides of 4 Remove the feet and the tilt stands before the front panel using three screws for cabinet mounting the instrument each flange 1 18 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4 Configure the Analyzer To Attach Cabinet Flanges with Front Handles to the Analyzer Option 1CP 1 Ensure that the cabinet flange kit with 2 Remove the side trim strips handles is complete
46. t mistake the line switch for the disk eject button See the figure bel ow If the line switch is mistakenly pushed the instrument will be turned off losing all settings and data that have not been saved jb52e 1 LINE power on off switch 8 RESPONSE function block 2 Display 9 ACTIVE CHANNEL keys 3 Disk drive 10 ENTRY block 4 Disk eject button 11 INSTRUMENT STATE function block 5 Softkeys 12 key 6 key 13 ES modds only R CHANNEL connectors 7 STIMULUS function block 14 ES modds only ET modes only PORT 1 REFLECTION and and PORT 2 TRANSMISSION Chapter 1 1 5 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 2 Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels Analyzer Rear Panel jb525e RF IN OUTP Serial number plate 1 10MHZREFERENCE ADJ UST 2 10MHZ PRECISION REFERENCE OUTPUT Fan Line voltage selector switch Power cord receptacle with fuse KEYBOARD input mini DIN RS 232 interface PARALLEL interface GPIB connector 10 EXTERNAL MONITOR VGA BIAS INPUTS and FUSES TEST SET I O INTERCONNECT MEASURE RESTART LIMIT TEST TEST SEQUENCE EXTERNAL TRIGGER connector EXTERNAL AM connector AUXILIARY INPUT connector EXTERNAL REFERENCE INPUT connector a Option 1D5 only b Option 085 only 1 6 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 3 Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements STEP 3 Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements 1
47. te a title for the measurement as shown in Figure 2 11 e Usean optional keyboard to type the title or e Usethe front panel knob and the softkey menu to select each letter of the title Press DONE when you finish creating the measurement title The title appears on the upper left corner of the analyzer display Press SYSTEM CONTROLLER to set up the analyzer as the controller If you are using an GPIB printer ensure that there is not another controller on the bus Note that this step is not required when using parallel or serial printers Press PRINT MONOCHROME to create a black and white hardcopy NOTE If you encounter a problem when printing a hardcopy refer to To Configure the Analyzer with Printers or Plotters on page 1 11 Figure 2 11 Example Measurement Title AY sii LOG 5 dB REF 15 dB 1 24 672 dB 10 240 000 890 GHZ RETURN LOSS PRm ia KER L CENTER 18 249 000 000 GHz SPAN 1 000 898 QQA GHz jb518e Chapter 2 2 17 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Measuring Other Reflection Characteristics You can derive several important filter parameters from the measurement shown on the analyzer display The following set of procedures is a continuation of the previous reflection measurement procedure Measuring Reflection Coefficient 1 Press Save Recall RECALL STATE to recall the calibrated refl
48. the center frequency of the filter 1 Press and turn the front panel knob to move the marker to the center frequency position of the filter passband An alternative method is to press Marker Search SEARCH MAX which should put you very close to the center of the passband You can also position the marker by entering a frequency location for example press 10 24 Gin _ Press MKR ZERO to zero the delta marker magnitude and frequency this sets the delta marker reference The 3 dB points will be relative to this marker The softkey label changes to MKR ZERO A REF 4 Showing you that the delta reference point is the small A symbol 3 Press Marker Search to enter the marker search mode Toggle WIDTHS on OFF toON The analyzer calculates the 3 dB bandwidth the center frequency and the Q quality factor of the test device and lists the results in the upper right corner of the display Markers 3 and 4 indicate the location of the 3 dB points as shown in Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Example Measurement of 3 dB Bandwidth EHI s2i LOG 20 dB REF dB 1 61308 dB 6 009 908 G85 GHz CENTER 10 240 000 000 GHz SPAN 5 000 00G QQA GHZ jb514e 2 10 Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements 5 Press WIDTH VALUE and enter CD The analyzer now calculates the bandwidth between 6 dB power levels 6 Press MARKER all
49. y function key that has a numeric parameter associated with it for example Start T Check that none of the keys are stuck m Check that the selected function key accepts data For example accepts data but does not T Check that the analyzer s R GPIB STATUS light is not illuminated If the analyzer s R GPIB STATUS light is illuminated a test sequence may be running or a connected computer controller may be sending commands or instructions to or receiving data from the analyzer Press if you want to return to LOCAL control If the parameter you are trying to enter is not accepted by the analyzer q Ensurethat you are not attempting to set the parameter greater than or less than its limit Refer to the User s Guide for parameter limits No RF Output If there is no RF signal at the front panel port T Check that the signal at the test port is switched on 1 Press and toggle SOURCE PWR toON NOTE On ES models it is possible to set the source power to come from PORT 2 instead of PORT 1 so you must check the power at the correct port With factory preset the power comes from PORT 1 mq If you are applying external modulation AM to the analyzer check the external modulating signal or external gate trigger signals for problems 2 24 Chapter 2 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements If You Encounter a Problem CAUTION If the error message CAUTION OVERLOAD ON INPUT X POWER REDUCED appears on the analyze
50. yzer Front Panel CAUTION Do not mistake the line switch for the disk eject button See the figure below If the line switch is mistakenly pushed the instrument will be turned off losing all settings and data that have not been saved Figure 2 1 The Analyzer Front Panel Wi Agilent Technologies jb52e 1 LINE switch This switch controls AC power to the analyzer 1 is on 0 is off 2 Display This shows the measurement data traces measurement annotation and N OO wl A softkey labels Disk drive This 3 5 inch drive allows you to store and recall instrument states and measurement results for later analysis Disk eject button This button ejects the disk from the disk drive Softkeys These keys provide access to menus that are shown on the display f key This key returns the previous softkey menu shown on the display STIMULUS function block The keys in this block allow you to control the analyzer source s frequency power and other stimulus functions RESPONSE function block The keys in this block allow you to control the measurement and display functions of the active display channel Chapter 2 9 3 Quick Start Learning How to Make Measurements Analyzer Front Panel 9 ACTIVE CHANNEL keys The analyzer has four independent display channels These keys allow you to select the active channel Then any function you enter applies to this active channel Notice that the light next to the curren
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