Agilent 8566B Installation Guide

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Installation

and

Verification Manual

HP 8566B Spectrum

Analyzer

Includes Option 400, Option 462, and Option 857

HP Part No. 08566-90169 Printed in USA September 1993

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Regulatory

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For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Hewlett-Packard. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Hewlett-Packard and Hewlett-Packard shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Hewlett-Packard from another country.

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The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

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and other customer assistance

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Safety Notes

Caution

Warning

Instruction

ManuaI

The following safety notes are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each of the notes and its meaning before operating this instrument.

Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could 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.

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.

The instruction manual symbol. The product is marked with this

symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in

the manual.

General Safety Considerations

Warning

Caution

Before this

properly grounded through the protective conductor of the ac

power cable to a socket outlet provided with protective earth

contact.

Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside

or outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective

earth terminal can result in personal injury.

There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted,

cause personal injury. Be extremely careful.

Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation

of the instrument with protective covers removed should be

performed only by trained service personnel.

Before this

instruct

is switched

on, make sure it has been

is switched on,

make sure its primary power

circuitry has been adapted to the voltage of the ac power source.

Failure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause

damage to the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.

How to Use This Manual

This manual uses the

following

conventions:

HP 8566B Documentation Description

HP 8566B Installation

and Verification

Manual

8566B

and Programming

Operating

Manual

Front-Panel Ke

Screen Text This indicates text displayed on the instrument’s

Included with the HP Model 8566B spectrum analyzer are manuals: The Installation and Verification, the Operating and Programming Manual, and the Performance Tests and Adjustments Manual.

HP part number Contents: General information, installation, specifications,

characteristics, and operation verification.

HP part number 08566-90040 Contents: Manual and remote operation, including complete syntax

and command description. pocket-sized Quick Reference Guide, HP part number 59558970.

This represents a key physically located on the instrument.

screen.

08566-90169

Accopanying

this manual is the seperate,

HP 8566B

Performance

Tests

and

Adjustments Manual

HP 8566B RF Section

Troubleshooting and

Repair Manual

HP 8566B IF-Display

Section

Troubleshooting and

Repair Manual

HP part number 08566-90168 Contents: Electrical performance tests and adjustment procedures.

HP part number 08566-90210 Contents: RF section service information.

HP part number 08566-90085 Contents: IF-Display section service information.

Contents

1. General Information

What You’ll Find in This Chapter Introducing

the

HP 8566B

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Safety .......................

Accessories Supplied Accessories Available Options

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Instruments Covered by This Manual Serial Numbers

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Calibration Cycle HP-IB Address Selection Bench Operation

Electrostatic Discharge Information

Static-Safe Accessories

Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Display Cleaning the RF Section’s Fan Filter Replacing the RF Section’s Battery

Ordering Information

Direct Mail Order System Direct Phone-Order System

Returning the Instrument for Service

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Service lags ....................

Original Packaging Other Packaging

Sales and Service Offices

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l-10 l-11 l-11 1-12 1-12

1-16

1-16 1-17

1-17 1-17 1-18 l-20

2. Instailation

What You’ll Find in This Chapter

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Safety .......................

Preparation for Use ..................

Initial Inspection Operating Environment Power Requirements

‘Ib

Install Standard Instruments lb Install Option 908 and 913 Instruments lb Install Option 010 Instruments lb Set the HP-IB Address

From the Front Panel

From the HP-IB Bus

From the HP-IB Address

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Switch

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2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-7

2-11

2-18 2-18 2-18

2-18

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3. Specifications

Introduction .....................

Frequency ......................

Measurement Range Displayed

Values

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Center Frequency ................

Frequency Span .................

Resolution

Resolution Bandwidth Resolution Bandwidth (Option 462 6

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dB*Bandwidthsj

Resolution Bandwidth (Option 462 Impulse

Bandwidth)

Bandwidth Shape

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Spectral Purity ...................

Amplitude

Measurement Range Displayed Values

Scale Accuracy

Reference Lines Accuracy Dynamic Range

Spurious Responses Image, Multiple, and Out-of-Band Responses

Residual Responses Gain Compression Displayed Average Noise Level (Sensitivity)

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Amplitude Uncertainty ................

Table

Marker Sweep

Footnotes

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Inputs ........................

RF INPUT

IF INPUT

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outputs .......................

CAL OUTPUT

1STLOOUTPUT

SWEEP + TUNE OUTPUT

Options

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: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

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400 Hz Power Line Frequency Operation Option 400.3-16

General

HP-IB Interface Functions

Environmental

Power Requirements

Humidity

EM1

X-Rays

Warm-Up Time

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Temperature Altitude

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Operation Storage

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Serial Prefix 3004A and Above Serial Prefix 3001A and Below

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Operation

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Frequency Reference ...............

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3-l 3-l 3-l 3-l 3-2 3-3 3-3

3-3

3-4

3-5 3-5

3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6

3-7

3-8 3-8 3-8

3-10 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-16

3-17

3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17

3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17

3-17 3-17 3-17 3-19 3-19 3-19

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Weight

Dimensions

4. Performance Characteristics

Frequency

Resolution Spectral Purity

Stability

Amplitude

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Noise Sidebands Power-Line Related Sidebands

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Residual FM Drift

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Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Third Order Intercept Synthesis-Related Spurious Sidebands Input Attenuator Uncertainties RF Gain Uncertainty

Inputs

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IF INPUT RF INPUT VIDEO INP IF INP

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EXT TRIGGER FREQREFERENCEEXT

outputs

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Display Outputs

Recorder Outputs

SWEEP

VIDEO

PENLIFT

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21.4 MHz IF OUTPUT FREQ REFERENCE INT

10MHzOUT

VIDEO OUT

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(TOI)

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IF OUT IF OUTPUT’ : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

General

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Acoustic Noise Emission/ Geraeuschemession

Function Descriptions

Sweep

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Sweep Time

Zero Frequency Span Marker

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Video Bandwidth Cathode Ray Tube Instrument State Storage Remote Operation

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3-19 3-20

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4-l 4-l 4-3 4-3

4-3 4-4 4-4

4-4 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9

4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-12

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5. Operation Verification

What You’ll Find in This Chapter Test System Configuration Equipment Connections Program Loading

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Program Operation HP-IB Addresses Error Messages

Test Descriptions

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1. Input Attenuator Switching Check

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2. IF Gain Uncertainty ...............

Scale

Fidelity (Log) ...............

Scale

Fidelity (Linear)

5. Log

Scale

Switching Uncertainty

6. Resolution Bandwidths

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6. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidths (Option 462 Impulse Bandwidth)

7. Line Related Sidebands

8. Average Noise Level

9. Residual Responses

10. Sweep + Tune Out Accuracy

11. Second Harmonic Distortion

12. Frequency Span Accuracy

13. Gain Compression

14. Frequency Response

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15. Third Order Intermodulation Distortion

16. Calibrator Output Amplitude Accuracy

17. First LO Output Power

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5-1

5-4

5-5

5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9

5-9 5-10 5-11

5-12 5-13 5-14 5-15

5-16 5-17

5-18

5-19 5-20

5-21

5-22

5-23

5-24 5-25 5-26 5-27

Contents-4

Figures

l-l. HP 8566B with Accessories Supplied l-2. AC Power Cables Available l-3. Typical

Serial

Number Label l-4. Static-Safe Workstation l-5. Display Bezel Screws

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l-6. Removing the Bottom Cover

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l-7. Location of Al5 Controller Assembly l-8. Location of Battery on Al5 Controller Assembly l-9. Factory Packaging Materials for each Section

2-l. Rear-Panel Cable Connections

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2-2. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse 2-3. Removing the Handles and Trim

2-4. Removing the Information-Card Tray 2-5. Attach the Rack Mount Flanges 2-6. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse 2-7. Rear-Panel Cable Connections

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2-8. Removing the Handles and Trim 2-9. Removing the Information-Card Tray

2-10. Attaching the Rack Handles and Flanges 2-l 1. Rear-Panel Cable Connections

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2-12. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse 2-13. Attaching

the

Inner-Member Brackets 2-14. Slide Adapter for Non-HP System Rack Cabinets 2-15. Removing the Bottom Cover

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2-16. Location of Al5 Controller Assembly

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2-17. Address Switch (Shown In Factory Preset Position) . . 2-18. Address Switch Set to 4

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3-l. Specified Average Displayed Noise Level, 100 Hz to 2.5

GHz

Non-preselected Tuning Range

3-2. Specified Average Displayed Noise Level, 2.0

GHz

Preselected Tuning Range 3-3. Instrument Dimensions with Handles 3-4. Instrument Dimensions without Handles 4-l. Typical Spectrum Analyzer Resolution

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GHz

to 22

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4-2. Single Sideband Noise Normalized to 1 Hz BW versus

Offset from Carrier

4-3. Typical SSB Noise at 5.0

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GHz

Center Frequency Normalized to 1 Hz BW versus Offset from Carrier and Analyzer Resolution. May be Limited by Average Noise Level.

4-4. Typical Optimum Dynamic Range 5-l.

Dual

Bus (MTS) System Connection 5-2. Single Bus System Connection 5-3. RF Input and Calibration Controls

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l-11 1-13 1-13

1-14

1-18

2-4 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8

2-9 2-10 2-11

2-12 2-12 2-13 2-14 2-15

2-16

2-19 2-19 .

2-20

2-21

3-9

3-20

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4-2

4-3 4-4 5-5 5-6 5-8

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1. Static-Safe Accessories

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l-2. Factory Packaging Materials .............

l-3. Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices

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2-l. Decimal and Binary Address Codes .........

5-l. Tests Performed

5-2.

Tests Not Performed

5-3. 5-4.

Equipment Summary

HP-IB Addresses

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2-22

5-2 5-3

5-4

5-8

Contents-6

General Information

What You’ll Find in

This Chapter

This chapter introduces you to the HP 8566B spectrum analyzer

and its options and accessories. Refer to Chapter 2 for information on inspecting and installing the HP 8566B. Refer to Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 for a complete listing of instrument specifications and characteristics. Refer to Chapter 5 for Operation Verification.

Introducing the HP 8566B

Safety ...........................................................

Accessories Supplied Accessories Available Options Instruments Covered by This Manual

Serial

Calibration Cycle HP-IB Address Selection Bench Operation

Electrostatic Discharge Information

Static-Safe Accessories

Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Display Cleaning the RF Section’s Fan Filter

Replacing the RF Section’s Battery Ordering Information Returning the Instrument for Service

Service

Original Packaging

Other Packaging Sales and Service Offices

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Numbers

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Safety

Before installing or operating this instrument, you should familiarize yourself with the safety marking on the instrument and the safety instructions in the manuals. The instrument has been manufactured and tested in accordance with international safety standards. However, to ensure safe operation of the instrument and personal safety of the user, the cautions and warnings in the manuals must be followed. Refer to the summary of the safety information located near the front of this manual.

Accessories Supplied

Figure l-l illustrates the instrument with the supplied accessories. In accordance with international safety standards, both sections of this instrument are equipped with three-wire ac power cables. Various

power cables are available to connect the HP 8566B to the types of ac power outlets unique to specific geographic areas. See Figure l-2. The cables appropriate for the area to which the instrument is originally shipped are included with the instrument.

FRONT VIEW

I F-

Display

Sect ion

REAR VIEW

1-2 General Information

IF- Display

Sect ion

RF Section

CABLES

Item

1ST

LO OUTPUT SMA termination

Front-panel IF semirigid jumper

BNC jumper cable (quantity 3)

Bus interconnect cable (W31)

Coax interconnect cable

Line power cables (2 each)

Figure l-l. HP 8566B with Accessories Supplied

Description HP Fart Number

1810-0118 85660-20101 85660-60117

85662-60220

(W30)

85662-60093

see Figure l-2

General Information

1.3

PLUG TYPE * *

CABLE

HP PART

NUMBER

PLUG

DESCRIPTION

CABLE LENGTH

(INCHES)

CABLE COLOR

IN COUNTRY

FOR USE

250V

FE%

250V

125V

ON Ed

250V

8120-1351 8120-1703

8120-1369 Straight* 8 120-0696 90°

8120-1689 8120-1692 go-

8120-1348

8120-1538

8120-1378 8 120-4753 Straight 8120-1521

8120-4754 9o”

8120-5182 8120-5181

Straight*

90”

Straight

Straight*

9on

Straight*

9o”

;traight* JO0

BS1363A

NZSS198/ASCll

CEE7-Yl

NEMA5-15P

NEMAS-15P

229 (90) 229 (90)

201 (79) 221 (87)

201 (79)

203 (80) 203 (80)

203 (80) 230 (90)

200 (78) 200 (78)

Mint Gray

Gray

Mint Gray

B I ock

Black

Jade Gray Jade Gray Jade Gray Jade Gray

Jade Gray Jade Gray

Great Britain,

Niger

Cyprus.

Singapore,

2 imbabwe

Argentina, Australia, New Zealand,

Mainland China

Iast

and West

!urope, African

Jnited Arab

?epubl

(unpolarized in nany nations)

United States

zanodo,

Japan (100 V or 200 V), Brazil, Colombia, Mexico Philippines,

Saudio

Taiwan

Israel

Central

Republic,

Arabia,

ia,

Part number for plug is industry identifier for plug only. Number shown for cable is

HP Part Number for complete cable, including plug.

E = Earth Ground; L = Line; N = Neutral

FORMAT80

l-4

General Information

Figure l-2. AC Power Cables Available

Accessories Available

A number of accessories are available from Hewlett-Packard to help configure the HP 8566B for your specific needs.

Preamplifiers

External Harmonic Mixers

Microwave Power Amplifier

Close-Field Probes

The HP 8447D preamplifier provides a minimum of 26 dB gain from 100

1.3

GHz

to enhance measurements of very

kHz

low-level signals. The HP 8449B preamplifier provides a

minimum of 28 dB gain from 1 to 26.5

GHz

to enhance measurements of very low-level signals.

The HP 11970 Series harmonic mixers extend the frequency range of the HP

110

GHz.

8566B

up to

The HP 11975A microwave power amplifier

boosts the LO power for external mixers. Its

frequency range is from 2 to 8 provides an output leveled to f 1

GHz,

dB.

and it

The HP 11940A and HP 11941A close-field probes are small, hand-held,

electromagnetic-

field sensors. The probes can be used to make repeatable, absolute, magnetic-field

measurements. When attached to a signal

source, the probes can be used to generate a

localized magnetic field for electromagnetic interference

(EMI)

susceptibility testing. The

HP 11941A is specified over a frequency range

of 9

kHz

to 30 MHz. The HP 11940A operates

from 30 MHz to 1

GHz.

to 50 Ohm

Minimum-Loss Pad

Microwave Limiters

HP-IB Cable Controllers

The minimum-loss pad (dc to 2.0

GHz),

HP part number 08568-60122, is a low-VSWR resistive matching device for making measurements in

The HP 11693A limiter protects

75-ohm

systems.

the

instrument input circuits from damage due to high power levels. It operates over a frequency range of 0.4 to 12.4

GHz

and is

rated 1 W continuous and 75 W peak power. The HP 11867A limiter is similar to the

HP 11693A but has a frequency range of dc to

1.8

GHz

and is rated 10 W continuous and 100

W peak power. Use HP

10833A/B/G/D

HP-IB cables.

The HP 8566B is fully HP-IB programmable. The preferred controllers are HP 9000 Series 300 computers. Consult your local Hewlett-Packard service representative for other recommended controllers and available software.

General Information

l-5

HP 85650A Quasi-Peak The HP 85650A adds to the spectrum Adapter analyzer the resolution bandwidth filters and

quasi-peak detection capability specified by CISPR. Together the quasi-peak adapter and the spectrum analyzer provide many of the elements needed for an EM1 receiver system.

85685A

Preselector

The HP

85685A

RF preselector can be used with an HP 8566B to form a multi-purpose RF test receiver. It improves spectrum analyzer measurement sensitivity while providing overload protection from out-of-band signals. This enables low-level signals to be monitored in the presence of high-level ambients. Its frequency range is 20 Hz to 2

GHz.

Options

Troubleshooting and Repair Manual

Service information for the HP 8566B is available in the

and

Repair

HP 85660B Troubleshooting

Manual

and the

HP 85662A

Troubleshooting and I&pair Manual.

They include schematic diagrams, block diagrams, component location illustrations, circuit descriptions, repair procedures, and troubleshooting information.

Service Kits

A service kit is available containing troubleshooting and alignment accessories for the HP 8566B. The kit includes a test cable and extender boards. Order the kit as HP part number 08566-60001. A combined kit, HP part number 08566-60005, is available containing accessories for both the HP 8566B and HP

8568B

instruments.

Several options are available and can be ordered by option number when you order the instrument. Some of the options are also available as kits that can be ordered and installed after you have received your HP 8566B.

Option 010

Rack Mount Slide Kit. This option supplies the necessary hardware and installation instructions for mounting an instrument on slides into a rack of

482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing. The heavy-duty slides are designed specifically to support the weight of the HP 8566B. Because of the weight of

the

8566B,

approximately 50 kg (112 lb), the use of this option is recommended. Option 010 is also available as a kit (HP part number 5062-6407).

1-6 General Information

Option 080 Option 081 Option 400

Information Cards in Japanese Information Cards in French The standard HP 8566B requires that the power line

frequency be 50 or 60 Hz. Option 400 allows the instrument to operate with a 400 Hz power line frequency.

Option 462

This option provides 6 dB bandwidths for making MIL-STD EM1 measurements. In addition to enhancing instrument capability for MIL-STD 461D and 462D EM1 measurements, Option 462 spectrum analyzers can still make all commercial EM1 and general-purpose measurements. Option 462 instruments with HP 85662A (top box) serial prefixes below 3341A were compatible with MIL-STD

462A/B/C

(impulse bandwidths).

Option 857

Option 908

Option 910

Option 913

Option 915

The HP 8566B Option 857 is used in EMC receiver

applications. This option provides the cumulative log fidelity and absolute amplitude performance necessary for EMC receivers to meet their system specs.

Rack Mount Flange Kit (to mount without handles). This option supplies the necessary hardware and installation instructions for mounting an instrument in a rack of 482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing. Option 908 is also available as a kit (HP part number 5062-3986).

Extra

HP 8566B Operating and Programming

Manual

and Adjustments Manual.

Rack Mount Flanges with Handles (handles provided). This option supplies the installation instructions for mounting an instrument with handles in a rack of 482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing. Option 913 is also available as a kit (HP part number 5062-3986).

This option supplies the HP 8566B troubleshooting

and repair manuals.

and an extra

8566B Ryformance Ests

necessary

hardware and

Instruments Covered

This

Manual

Serial Numbers

This manual contains information for setting up and verifying

operation of HP Option 400 (400 Hz operation), Option 857, or Option 462 (6 bandwidths or impulse bandwidths) installed. The procedures in this manual can also be used to set up and verify the operation of HP

8566A spectrum analyzers that spectrum analyzers through the installation of an HP 8566AB Retrofit Kit (formerly the HP

Hewlett-Packard makes frequent improvements to its products to enhance their performance, usability, or reliability. HP service personnel have access to complete records of design changes to each type of equipment, based

Whenever you contact Hewlett-Packard about your instrument, have the complete serial number available to ensure obtaining the most complete and accurate information possible.

A serial number label is attached to the rear of each instrument section. The serial number has two parts: the prefix (the first four

8566B

spectrum analyzers, including those with

have

been converted into HP 8566B

8566A+OlK

on the

Retrofit Kit).

equipment’s serial number.

General Information 1-7

numbers and a letter), and the suffix (the last five numbers). See Figure l-3.

The first four numbers of the prefix are a code identifying the date of the last major design change incorporated in your instrument.

The letter identifies the country in which the instrument was manufactured. The five-digit suffix is a sequential number and is

different for each instrument. Whenever you list the serial number or refer to it in obtaining information about your instrument section,

be sure to use the complete number, including the full prefix and the

suffix.

Calibration Cycle

HP-IB Address

Selection

fsER

To ensure that the HP 8566B meets the specifications listed in Chapter

3, the operation verification listed in Chapter 5 should be performed every 6 months.

The instrument is shipped with the HP-IB address preset to 18 (ASCII

2R). The instrument stores this address in internal RAM memory which is maintained by a lithium battery in STANDBY and when line power is removed. This stored address can be changed from the front panel or on switches located on the RF section’s Al5 controller assembly. Refer to Chapter 2, Installation.

2730AOO427)

Figure 1-3. Typical Serial Number Label

Bench Operation

1-6 General Information

The instrument has plastic feet and foldaway tilt stands for convenience in bench operation. The plastic feet are shaped to make full-width modular instruments self-aligning when stacked. The instrument is shipped with front handles attached for ease of moving.

Electrostatic Discharge Information

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Therefore, observe the following precautions:

Be sure

that

all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent

buildup of static charge.

Before connecting any coaxial cable to an instrument connector for

the first time each day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together.

n Personnel should be grounded with a resistor-isolated wrist strap

before touching the center pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the instrument.

n When replacing the instrument’s battery (refer to “Replacing the RF

Section Battery” in this chapter), be sure to observe the following:

q Perform the work at a static-safe workstation. See Figure l-4.

Store or transport PC boards only in static-shielding containers.

q Always handle board assemblies by the edges. Do not touch the

edge-connector contacts or trace surfaces with bare hands.

Figure l-4 shows an example of a static-safe work station. Two types of ESD protection are shown: a) conductive table mat and wrist strap combination, and b) conductive floor mat and heel strap combination. The two types must be used together to ensure adequate ESD protection. Refer to

Table

l-l for a list of static-safe accessories and

their part numbers.

Building

1 MegOhm

Resistor

Ground

Figure 1-4. Static-Safe Workstation

General Information l-9

Static-Safe

Accessories

‘able

l-l. Static-Safe Accessories

HPFart

Number

Description

Order the following through any Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office

9300-0797

Set includes: 3M static control mat 0.6 m x 1.2 m (2 ft

x 4 ft) and 4.6 cm (15 ft) ground wire. (The wrist-strap and wrist-strap cord are not included. They must be ordered

9300-0980 1 Wrist-strap cord 1.5 m (5 ft)

9300-1383

Wrist-strap, color black, stainless steel, without cord,

separatelv.)

has four adjustable links and a 7 mm post-type connection.

9300-1169

ESD heel-strap (reusable 6 to 12 months).

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General Information

Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Display

Caution

The inside surface of the glass CRT shield is coated with a thin metallic film that can be easily damaged. To clean the glass CRT shield, use thin-film cleaner (HP part number 8500-2163) and a lint-free cloth. lb clean the inside surface of the display glass, remove

the

glass CRT shield using the following procedure:

1. Disconnect the ac line power from the instrument sections.

2. Remove the two screws securing the display bezel and CRT glass shield to the front panel. These screws are located on the bottom edge of the bezel. See Figure l-5.

While removing the two bezel screws, use caution to prevent the glass from falling.

3. Remove the bezel and CRT glass shield.

Bezel Screws

Figure 1-5. Display Bezel Screws

4. Clean the glass using the thin-film cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

5. Replace the glass shield. Place the side of the glass that has the silver edge towards the CRT.

6. Replace the bezel and two screws.

General Information

l-11

Cleaning the RF

Section’s Fan Filter

The fan on the RF section has a air filter that should be regularly inspected and cleaned. lb clean the air filter, perform the following:

1. Disconnect the ac line power from the RF section.

2. Remove the four screws securing the filter cover to the fan on the RF Section. Remove the filter.

Replacing the RF

Section’s Battery

Warning

3. Clean

the

filter using mild soap and water. Dry the filter

thoroughly. If it is damaged, replace it with a new filter (HP part

number 85660-00049).

4. Replace the filter and its cover.

The RF section’s Al5 controller assembly has a battery for maintaining internal RAM memory. This memory is primarily used for storing instrument states, error correction data, and

DLPs

(downloadable programs). Under normal conditions, the battery should typically last a minimum of 3 years. Refer to the HP

Troubleshooting and

Repair

Manual for the HP part number. Use the

8566023

following procedure to replace the battery.

Battery or attempt to recharge this battery. Dispose of discharged battery in a safe manner.

Changing the battery requires the removal of the RF’ Section’s protective bottom cover. This should be performed only by a qualified service person. Refer all such servicing of the instrument to qualified service persons.

BTl

contains lithium iodide. Do not incinerate, puncture,

BTl

on the Al5 controller assembly

Caution

ESD (electrostatic discharge) can damage or destroy electronic components. Work at a static-safe workstation when replacing the

battery.

1. Place the HP

8566B

on a static-safe workstation. Refer to

“Electrostatic Discharge Information” in this chapter.

2. Disconnect the ac line power from the instrument sections. Place the HP 8566B RF section upside down on the work surface so the bottom of the RF section faces up.

3. Using a Pozidriv screw driver, remove the two bottom RF-Section rear-panel bumpers. See Q) in Figure l-6.

1-12 General Information

TOP DOWN

Figure 1-6. Removing the Bottom Cover

4. Back out screw Q (Figure l-6) causing the cover to unseat from the front frame. When the cover is clear of the front frame, lift the cover up to remove it.

Al5 CONTROLLER

ASSEMBLY

Figure 1-7. Location of Al5 Controller Assembly

General Information l-13

5. Remove the cover from the Al5 controller assembly. See Figure l-7.

6. Remove the Al5 controller assembly. Locate the battery on the Al5 assembly. Figure 1-8 shows the location of the battery.

Battery

Figure 1-8. Location of Battery on Al5 Controller Assembly

(A15BTl)

7. Replace the battery with a new one (HP part number 1420-0331). Be sure to install the battery with

the

polarity shown in

Figure l-8.

8. Replace the Al5 controller assembly.

9. Reconnect the power cables to the IF and RF sections.

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General Information

10. Connect a jumper wire between the Al5 controller test points

A15TPl-8

T3 and

A15TPl-9

ST (to erase and initialize Al5

controller nonvolitile memory).

11. Set LINE switch to ON. The Al5 controller LED’s

A15DS14

the Al5 controller has

should all turn on, then turn off, sequentially, indicating

sucessfully

executed self-test. If they do

A15DSl

through

not the Al5 controller might be damaged or improperly installed. In addition, all front panel LED’s should turn on momentarily, indicating the HP 8566B has performed its’ power-on pretest.

In addition to normal HP 8566B power-up HP-IB address and firmware revision information, a BATTERY flag should appear on the CRT, indicating that information previously stored in

the Al5

controller nonvolitile memory has been lost or erased. Normally the BATTERY flag appears after several years of use to indicate that the lithium battery

12. Remove the jumper wire between

13. Set the LINE switch to STANDBY

A15BTl

needs to be replaced.

A15TPl-8

and

T3 and

A15TPl-9

then to ON. The HP 8566B should power up normally, without any flags displayed on the CRT.

ST.

14. Set the LINE switch to STANDBY and remove the power cable from the rear of the RF section.

15. Install the controller cover.

16. Replace the RF section bottom cover and the two rear feet.

17. Place the HP 8566B top side up and reconnect the power cable to

the RF section.

18. Set the LINE switch to ON and allow a 2-hour warm-up.

19. Recalibrate the instrument with the following steps. (For a more complete description of the calibration, refer to the HP

8566B

Operating and Programming Manual.)

Connect the front-panel CAL OUTPUT signal to the RF INPUT.

Press

cm]

adjust for a marker amplitude of -10.00 Press (RECALL) @, and then adjust the front-panel FREQ ZERO

@, and then adjust the front-panel AMPTD CAL

dBm.

adjust for maximum signal amplitude. Press (SHIFT_) [FREQUENCY SPAN) w

data in the instrument’s memory.

to load the error correction

General Information

l-15

Ordering

Information

Parts can be ordered from any Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office. Refer to order a part or assembly, quote

‘fable

l-3 for a listing of sales and service offices. lb

the

Hewlett-Packard part number, indicate the quantity required, and address the order to the nearest Hewlett-Packard Office.

order a part that is not listed in the replaceable parts table, include the instrument model number, the description and function of the part, and the number of parts required. Address the order to the nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office.

Direct Mail Order

System

Direct Phone-Order

System

Within the USA, Hewlett-Packard can supply parts through a direct

mail

order system. Advantages of using the system are as follows:

n Direct ordering and shipment from the HP Support Materials

Organization in Roseville, California.

No maximum or minimum on any mail order. (There is a minimum order amount for parts ordered through a local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office when the orders require billing and invoicing.)

n Prepaid transportation. (There is a small handling charge for each

order.)

No invoices.

‘lb provide these advantages, a check or money order must accompany each order. Mail-order forms and specific ordering information is available through your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office.

Within the USA, a phone order system is available for regular and hotline replacement parts service. A toll-free phone number is available, and Mastercard and Visa are accepted.

Regular Orders: The toll-free phone number, (800) 227-8164, is

available 6 AM to 5 PM, Pacific time, Monday through Friday. Regular orders have a 4 day delivery time.

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General Information

Hotline Orders: Hotline service for ordering emergency parts is

available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is an additional hotline charge to cover

the

cost of freight and special handling.

The toll-free phone number, (800) 227-8164, is available 6 AM to 5 PM, Pacific time, Monday through Friday and (916)

785-8HOT

is available after-hours, weekends, and holidays. Hotline orders are normally delivered the following business day.

Returning the Instrument for

Service

The instrument may be shipped in environments within the following

limits:

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to

Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% to 90% at 0” to 40°C

Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The instrument should be protected from temperature extremes which

might cause condensation within the instrument.

Up to 15,240 meters (50,000 feet)

+75OC

Service

T&gs

Original Packaging

Note

If you are returning the instrument to Hewlett-Packard for servicing,

fill in and attach a blue service tag to each instrument section.

Service tags are supplied at the end of this chapter. Please be as specific as possible about the nature of the problem. If

you have recorded any error messages that appeared on the screen or have any other specific data on the performance of the instrument, please send a copy of this information with the instrument.

lb protect the front panel, the front handles must be attached to each instrument section before shipping.

It is recommended that the original factory packaging materials be retained for use when shipping the instrument. Because the combined weight of the two instrument sections is approximately 50 kg (112 lb), do not package the instrument sections fastened together as one unit. The instrument sections must be separated and packaged in separate containers. Pack each section in the original factory packaging materials if they are available (see Figure l-9). Refer to the part numbers of items listed in the figure. Original materials are available through any Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office.

Table

l-2 for

General Information 1-17

ront handles must be

mounted for shipment.

Figure l-9. Factory Packaging Materials for each Section

‘Ihble

l-2. Factory Packaging Materials

Other Packaging

Caution

Note

Item

1 2 3

Description

Outer

Box

Inner

Box

Inner

Foam Pad

Qty

1 1 2

IIP

Fort Number

92 1 l-4487 5180-2320 5180-2319

Instrument damage can result from using packaging materials other than those specified. Never use styrene pellets as packaging materials. They do not adequately cushion the instrument nor prevent it from shifting in the carton. They cause instrument damage by generating static electricity.

To protect the front panel, the front handles should be attached to each instrument section before shipping.

You can repackage the instrument with commercially available materials, as follows:

1. Separate the two instrument sections.

2. Attach a completed service tag to each of the sections.

1-18 General Information

3. Wrap each section in antistatic plastic to reduce the possibility of damage caused by electrostatic discharge.

4. Use a strong shipping container. A double-walled, corrugated cardboard carton of 159-kg

(350-lb)

bursting strength is adequate. The carton must be large enough and strong enough to accommodate the instrument. Allow at least 3 to 4 inches on all sides of the instrument for packing material.

5. Surround the instrument with 3 to 4 inches of packing material, to protect the instrument and prevent it from moving in the carton. If packing foam is not available, the best alternative is S.D.-240 Air Cap from Sealed Air Corporation (Commerce, California 90001). Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet filled with

l-1/4

inch air bubbles. Use the pink (antistatic) Air Cap to reduce static electricity. Wrapping the instrument section several times in this material should both protect the instrument section and prevent it from moving in the carton.

6. Seal the carton with strong nylon adhesive tape.

7. Mark the carton FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE.

8. Retain copies of all shipping papers.

General Information 1-19

Sales and Service Offices

Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices provide worldwide support for Hewlett-Packard products. lb obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office listed in provide essential information, which includes model numbers, serial numbers, and assembly part numbers.

Table

l-3. In any correspondence, always

l-20 General information

‘Ihble

1-3. Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices

US FIELD OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS

Hewlett-Packard Company

19320 Pruneridge Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014, USA (800) 752-0900

California

Hewlett-Packard Co. 1421 South Manhattan Ave. Fullerton, CA 92631

(714) 999-6700 Hewlett-Packard Co.

301 E. Evelyn Mountain View, CA 94041 (415) 694-2000

Colorado

Hewlett-Packard Co. 24 Inverness Place, East Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 649-5000

Georgia

Hewlett-Packard Co. 2000 South Park Place Atlanta, GA 30339 (404) 955-1500

Illinois

Hewlett-Packard Co. 5201

Tollview

Drive Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (708) 255-9800

New Jersey

Hewlett-Packard Co.

150 Green Pond Road Rockaway, NJ 07866 (201) 627-6400

IkXaS

Hewlett-Packard Co. 930 E. Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75081

:214) 231-6101

EUROPEAN OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS

Hewlett-Packard S.A.

150, Route du

Nant-d’Avri1

1217 Meyrin B/Geneva Switzerland (41 22) 780.8111

France

Hewlett-Packard France

1 Avenue Du Canada

Zone

D’Activite

De Courtaboeuf F-91947 Les Ulis Cedex France (33 1) 69 82 60 60

Germany

Hewlett-Packard

GmbH

Hewlett-Packard Strasse

6380 Bad Homburg v.d.H Germany

(49 6172) 16-O

Great Britain

Hewlett-Packard Ltd. Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle Wokingham, Berkshire

RGll

5DZ

England

(44 734) 696622

INTERCON

HEADQUARTERS

OPERATIONS

Hewlett-Packard Company 3495 Deer Creek Rd.

Palo

Alto, California 94304-1316

(415) 857-5027

Australia

Hewlett-Packard Australia Ltd.

31-41 Joseph Street Blackburn, Victoria 3130 (61 3) 895-2895

Canada

Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd.

17500 South Service Road Trams-Canada Highway Kirkland, Quebec

H9J 2X8

Canada (514) 697-4232

Japan

Yokogawa-Hewlett-Packard Ltd. 1-27-15

Yabe,

Sagamihara Kanagawa 229, Japan (81 427) 59-1311

China

China Hewlett-Packard, Co. 38

Bei

San Huan Xl Road Shuang Yu Shu

Hai

Dian District Beijing, China (86 1) 256-6888

Singapore

Hewlett-Packard Singapore Pte. Ltd.

1150 Depot Road Singapore 04 10 (65) 273 7388

Thiwan

Hewlett-Packard

‘Ihiwan

8th Floor, H-P Building 337 Fu Hsing North Road

l%ipei,

Taiwan

(886 2) 712-0404

General Information

l-21

Installation

What You’ll Find in This Chapter

This chapter describes the process of getting the HP 8566B spectrum

analyzer ready to use. The process includes initial inspection and installing the unit. Before installing the HP the warnings, cautions, and notes listed in “Safety” below.

n If you’re

Standard Instruments” in this chapter.

To install Option 908 or 913 instruments, refer to “To Install Option

908 and 913 Instruments” in this chapter.

To install Option 010 instruments, refer to

Instruments” in this chapter.

Safety .............................................................

Preparation for Use ..............................................

Initial Inspection Operating Environment

Power Requirements To Install Standard Instruments

lb Install Option 908 and 913 Instruments .......................

To Install Option 010 Instruments To Set the HP-IB Address

From the Front Panel .........................................

From the HP-IB Bus

From the HP-IB Address Switch

not

installing the instrument in a rack, refer to “To Install

...............................................

........................................

...........................................

..................................

...............................

........................................

...........................................

..............................

8566B,

be sure to read

“To

Install Option 010

all

.2-l

..2- 2

.2-3

.2-3 .2-3

.2-4

.2-7

.2-11

.2-18

2-18

.2-18

Safety

safety of the user, the cautions and warnings in the manuals must be followed. Refer to the summary of the safety information located near the front of this manual.

Installation 2-1

Warning

Failure to ground the instrument properly can result in personal injury. Before turning on the HP protective earth terminals to the protective conductor of the main power cable. Insert the main power cable plug only into a socket outlet that has a protective earth contact. DO NOT defeat the earth-grounding protection by using an extension cable, power cable, or autotransformer without a protective ground conductor. If you are using an autotransformer, make sure its common terminal is connected to the protective earth contact of the power source outlet socket.

8566B,

you must connect its

Warning

Caution

Preparation for Use

Initial Inspection

Power is still applied to this instrument with the

in STANDBY. There is no off position for the remove power from the instrument, it is necessary to remove the power cable from the rear of each of the instrument sections.

Because the combined weight of the instrument sections is approximately 112 pounds, use appropriate caution when moving

or installing.

ILINE)

(LINE]

switch

switch.

‘Ib

Before switching on this instrument, make sure it is adapted to the voltage of the ac power source as described in the following procedures. Failure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause damage to the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.

Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, keep it until you have verified that the contents are complete and you have tested the instrument mechanically and electrically.

2-2 Installation

Contents of the shipment are shown in Figure l-l. If the contents are incomplete or if the instrument does not pass the operation

verification tests (procedures are provided in Chapter

5),

notify the

nearest Hewlett-Packard office. If the shipping container is damaged

or the cushioning material shows signs of stress, also notify the carrier. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. The

HP office will arrange for repair or replacement without waiting for a

claim settlement.

If the shipping container and cushioning material are in good

condition, retain them for possible future use. You may wish to ship

the instrument to another location or to return it to Hewlett-Packard for service. Chapter 1 provides instructions for repackaging and shipping the instrument.

Operating

Environment

The instrument may be operated in environments within the following limits:

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% to 90% at 0” to 40°C

Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The instrument should be protected from temperature extremes which might cause condensation within the instrument.

Up to 4,572 meters (15,000 feet)

0°C

to +

55OC

Power Requirements

The HP 8566B requires a power source of 100, 120, 220, or 240 V ac

+5% -lo%,

sections combined is less than 650 volt-amperes.

50 to 60 Hz. Power consumption for the instrument

Installation 2-3

To Install Standard Instruments

1. Place the RF section right side up on a level work surface.

2. Place the IF-Display section on top of the RF section, offset far enough forward to allow the RF section hooks to engage the IF-Display Section frame when slid back. Slide the IF-Display section back until the RF section hooks catch the bottom of the IF-Display Section.

3. Line up the rear-panel lock feet, and tighten the thumb screws on both lock feet.

4. Connect cable W31 between IF-Display section 32 J6. See Figure 2-l.

5. Connect cable

W30

between IF-Display section Jl and RF section

Jl.

w31 w37 W38

and

RF section

2-4 Installation

Figure 2-l. Rear-Panel Cable Connections

6. Determine the ac line voltage to be used.

7. On each instrument section, slide open the power module’s fuse cover (located on the rear panel). See Figure 2-2. Push the

fuse-pull lever to the left. Remove the fuse.

Line Voltage Setting

Figure 2-2. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse

Card Fuse

8. On each power-line module, check the voltage selector card for the proper ac line voltage. The card’s voltage setting should

be visible on the card. See Figure 2-2. If you need to select a

different ac line voltage setting, perform the following: a. Use needle-nose pliers to pull out the voltage-selector card.

Rotate the card so that the voltage label corresponding to the actual line voltage will appear in the module window.

b. Push the card back into its slot.

9. Check the fuse to make sure it is of the correct rating and type

for the ac line voltage selected. Fuse ratings for different line voltages are indicated in the following table.

ac Line Voltage IF-Display Section

100/120

2 amperes FAST BLO

RF section

4 amperes FAST BLO

HP part number 2110-0002 HP part number 21 lo-0055

220/240

1 ampere SLOW BLO

2 amperes SLOW BLO

HP part number 2110-0007 HP part number 2110-0006

10. Insert the correct fuse, and push the fuse-pull lever into its normal right-hand position.

11. Connect the ac line power cords.

Installation 2-5

12. If the HP 8566B will be remotely controlled, refer to “To Set the HP-IB Address” in this chapter.

13. When you turn your instrument on for the first time, you should perform the verification tests in Chapter 5. Refer to the

Operating and Programming Manual

for instructions on using

HP8566B

the instrument.

Note

Cable W15 is normally connected between the FREQ REFERENCE EXT and INT BNC ports, providing the HP 8566B with its own internal

10 MHz frequency reference. W15 is removed when an external

frequency reference is used. Cables W37 and

W38

are removed for connection of the IF and VIDEO ports to the HP 85650A Quasi-Peak Adapter. If the instrument is used without the HP 85650A Quasi-Peak Adapter, W37 and W38 must be connected for the instrument to operate.

Z-6

Installation

To Install Option 908 and 913 Instruments

Option 908 contains the necessary hardware to mount the HP 8566B without handles in a rack of 482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing. Option 913 mounts the HP 8566B with handles.

1. Remove the front-handle trim from each side of the RF and IF-Display sections. See Q of Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3. Removing the Handles and Trim

2. Remove the three screws securing each handle, and remove the handles. See Q and

3. The information-card tray located on the bottom of the RF section requires a space of approximately 2 cm below the instrument when rack mounting. See 6 of Figure 2-4. (No filler strip is provided.) If you wish to remove the information-card tray, remove the feet and tilt stands ( @ and @ in Figure 2-4).

(3J

Installation 2-7

Figure 2-4. Removing the Information-Card Tray

4. On each instrument section, attach the rack mount flange (and front handles, for Option 913) using the three

M4x0.7~16

pan-head screws provided in the kit. See Figure 2-5.

2-8

Installation

Figure 2-5. Attach the Rack Mount Flanges

5. Determine the ac line voltage to be used.

6. On each instrument section, slide open the power module’s fuse door (located on the rear panel). See Figure 2-6. Push the fuse-pull lever to the left. Remove the fuse.

Note

Although Figure 2-6 shows the two instrument sections connected together, they will be mounted separately in the rack.

Line Voltage Setting

Figure 2-6. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse

Card

7. On each power-line module, check the voltage selector card for the proper ac line voltage. The card’s voltage setting should be visible on the card. See Figure 2-6. If you need to select a

different ac line voltage setting, perform the following: a. Use needle-nose pliers to pull out

Rotate

the

card so that the voltage label corresponding to the

the

voltage-selector card.

actual line voltage will appear in the module window.

b. Push the card back into its slot.

8. Check the fuse to make sure it is of the correct rating and type for the ac line voltage selected. Fuse ratings for different line voltages are indicated in the following table.

ac Line Voltage

100/120

IF-Display Section

2 amperes FAST BLO

RF Section

4 amperes FAST BLO

HP part number 2110-0002 HP part number 21 lo-0055

2 amperes SLOW BLO

220/240

1 ampere SLOW BLO

HP part number 2110-0007 HP part number 2110-0006

F;se

Installation

2-9

9. Insert the correct fuse, and push the fuse-pull lever into its normal right-hand position.

10. Bolt each instrument section into the rack from its rack mount flange. Place the IF-Display section just above the RF section.

11. Connect cable W31 between IF-Display section 52 and RF section J6. See Figure 2-7.

12. Connect cable

Jl.

w5u

Figure 2-7. Rear-Panel Cable Connections

W30

between IF-Display section Jl and RF section

WI5

w31

w37 W38

Note

2-10 Installation

13. Connect the ac line power cords.

14. If the HP 8566B will be remotely controlled, refer to “To Set the

HP-IB Address” in this chapter.

15. When you turn your instrument on for the first time, you should

perform the verification tests in Chapter 5. Refer to the HP

Operating and Programming Manual

for instructions on using

8566B

the instrument.

Cable W15 is normally connected between the FREQ REFERENCE EXT and INT BNC ports, providing the HP 8566B with its own internal

10 MHz frequency reference. W15 is removed when an external frequency reference is used. Cables W37 and W38 are removed for connection of the IF and VIDEO ports to

the

HP 85650A Quasi-Peak Adapter. If the instrument is used without the HP 85650A Quasi-Peak Adapter, W37 and W38 must be connected for

the

instrument to

operate.

To Install Option

010 Instruments

Option 010 mounts the HP 8566B on slides in a rack of 482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing. (Option 010 also contains adapters for mounting in non-HP racks.)

1. Remove the strap handle on the IF-Display section’s left side panel.

2. Remove the right-rear lock foot and the right-rear top foot from the IF-Display section. Slide the right-side cover off to the rear. Install the right-side cover included in the kit, and replace the rear lock feet.

3. Remove the front-handle trim from each side of the RF and Display sections. See @ of Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8. Removing the Handles and Trim

IF-

4. Remove the three screws securing each handle, and remove the handles. See @ and

5. The information-card tray located on the bottom of the RF section requires a space of approximately 2 cm below the instrument when rack mounting. See Q of Figure 2-9. (No filler strip is provided.) If you wish to remove the information-card tray, remove the feet and tilt stands ( @ and

(3J

in Figure 2-9).

Installation

2-11

Figure 2-9. Removing the Information-Card Tray

6. Place the RF section right side up on a level work surface.

7. Place

the

IF-Display section on top of the RF section, offset far enough forward to allow the RF section hooks to engage the IF-Display section frame when slid back. Slide the IF-Display section back until the RF section hooks catch

the

bottom of

the

IF-Display section.

8. Line up the rear-panel lock feet, and tighten the thumb screws on both lock feet.

9. Attach the 10

l/2-inch

handles with flanges as shown in

Figure 2-10.

2-l

2 Installation

Figure 2-10. Attaching the Rack Handles and Flanges

10. Connect cable W31 between IF-Display section 52 and RF section J6. See Figure 2-l 1.

11. Connect cable

Jl.

Figure 2-11. Rear-Panel Cable Connections

W30

between IF-Display section Jl and RF section

w31

w37 W38

12. Determine the ac line voltage to be used.

13. On each instrument section, slide open the power module’s door (located on the rear panel). See Figure 2-12. Push the

pull lever to the left. Remove the fuse.

fuse

fuse-

Installation 2-13

Line Voltage Setting Card Fuse

Figure 2-12. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse

14. On each power-line module, check the voltage selector card for the proper ac line voltage. The card’s voltage setting should be visible on the card. See Figure 2-l 1. If you need to select a different ac line voltage setting, perform the following:

a. Use needle-nose pliers to pull out the voltage-selector card.

Rotate the card so that the voltage label corresponding to the actual line voltage will appear in the module window.

b. Push the card back into its slot.

15. Check the fuse to make sure it is of the correct rating and type for the ac line voltage selected. Fuse ratings for different line voltages are indicated in the following table.

2-14 Installation

ac Line Voltage

IF-Display Section

100/120 2 amperes FAST BLO

RF Section

4 amperes FAST BLO

HP part number 2110-0002 HP part number 21 lo-0055

220/240

1 ampere SLOW BLO

2 amperes SLOW BLO

HP part number 2110-0007 HP part number 2110-0006

16. Insert the correct fuse, and push the fuse-pull lever into its normal right-hand position.

17. Attach one slide inner-member bracket to each side of the instrument using two

M5x0.8~10

pan-head screws per side. See

of Figure 2-13.

Figure 2-13. Attaching the Inner-Member Brackets

Note

18. Mounting in an HP System Rack Cabinet: a. Insert two Unistrut nuts, item QJ of Figure 2-13, into each of

the two vertical columns on the left side of the system cabinet. Insert two Unistrut nuts into each of the two vertical columns on the right side of the system cabinet.

b. Bolt an outer slide mount to the Unistrut nuts in each side of

the systems cabinet, using four

M5x0.8xl2

pan-head screws per

side. See @ of Figure 2-13.

c. Expand the outer slide mounts to their full length. Mount the

instrument onto the system cabinet by bolting the outer slide mount to the inner-member bracket on the instrument, using three

M5x0.8xl2

flat-head screws per side.

If any binding is encountered in the slides after mounting, it will be necessary to move the Unistrut nuts slightly. While supporting the instrument, loosen one of the Unistrut nuts. Adjust the slides slightly until they operate freely. Retighten the Unistrut nut.

19. Mounting in a non-HP System Rack Cabinet:

a. Using hole pattern B, see Figure 2-14, attach one adapter

bracket to the front of each outer slide mount, using two

M4x0.8~12

flat-head screws and nuts per bracket.

Installation 2-15

Figure 2-14. Slide Adapter for Non-HP System Rack Cabinets

b. Using hole pattern B, attach one adapter bracket to the rear of

each outer slide mount, using two

M5x0.8~12

pan-head screws

and nuts per bracket.

c. Bolt an outer slide mount to each side of the system rack

cabinet using

M5x0.8xl2

pan-head screws. Use the bar nuts provided in the kit if the rack mounting strips have through-holes.

Note

If any binding is encountered in the slides after mounting, it will be necessary to slightly move the adapter brackets. While supporting the instrument, loosen one of the adapter brackets. Adjust the slides slightly until they operate freely. Retighten the adapter brackets.

20. Connect the ac line power cords.

21. If the HP 8566B will be remotely controlled, refer to “To Set the HP-IB Address” in this chapter.

22. When you turn your instrument on for the first time, you should perform the verification tests in Chapter 5. Refer to the HP

Operating and Programming Manual

for instructions on using

8566B

the instrument.

2-16 Installation

Note

Cable W15 is normally connected between the FREQ REFERENCE

EXT and INT BNC ports, providing the HP 8566B with its own internal 10 MHz frequency reference. W15 is removed when an external

frequency reference is used. Cables W37 and W38 are removed for

connection of the IF and VIDEO ports to the HP 85650A Quasi-Peak Adapter. If the instrument is used without the HP 85650A Quasi-Peak Adapter, W37 and W38 must be connected for the instrument to

operate.

Installation

2-l

To Set the HP-IB Address

The HP-IB address is used in remote programming to identify the instrument. The decimal address is preset at the factory to 18 (ASCII 2R). Addresses may be decimal 0 through 30. The HP-IB address can be changed manually from the instrument’s front panel, remotely via the HP-IB bus, or by setting the instrument’s internal address switch.

The internal address switch is comprised of five switches located on the Al5 controller assembly in the RF section. These switches

(A15SWl

at instrument power-up. These switches are preset at the factory to binary 11111 (decimal HP-IB address stored in RAM memory (or to the default value 18, if

the contents

or other cause). If the switches are set to a value other than 31, the instrument will always reset the HP-IB address to this value at power-up.

A2 through A6) determine the HP-IB address to be used

31),

which sets the instrument to the last

of RAM memory are ever lost due to a battery failure

From the Front Panel

From the HP-IB Bus

From the HP-IB

Address Switch

Warning

lb enter a new address from the front panel:

Press

[SHIFT) [ZEXi) p.

2. Use the number keypad to enter the new decimal address.

3. Terminate the entry by pressing (Hz). This changes the current HP-IB address and stores the new address value in RAM memory.

To enter a new address via the HP-IB bus, refer to the KSP command

in the

HP 8566B Operating and

Changing the HP-IB address by resetting the address switch on

the Al5 Controller Assembly requires the removal of the

section’s protective bottom cover. This should be performed only by a qualified service person. instrument to qualified service persons.

1. Disconnect the ac line cord from the RF section.

2. Using a Pozidriv screw driver, remove the two RF section rear-panel bumpers. See Q in Figure 2-15.

Programming

Refer all such servicing of the

Manual.

2-18 Installation

TOP DOWN

Figure 2-15. Removing the Bottom Cover

3. Back out screw Q (Figure 2-15) and the cover unseats from the front frame. When the cover is clear of the rear frame, remove the cover by lifting up.

4. Remove

the

cover from the Al5 controller assembly. See

Figure 2-16 to locate the assembly.

Al5 CONTROLLER

ASSEMBLY

(Locot

of HP-IB

/Switch)

ion

Figure 2-16. Location of Al5 Controller Assembly

Installation

2-19

5. Locate the address switch

A15SWl

as shown in Figure 2-16

and Figure 2-17. Change the switch’s setting according to the

information given below. The switch comprises six segments, Al through A6. Al must

always be set to logic 1. Each of the remaining five segments, A2 through A6, corresponds to one of the digits of a 5-digit binary equivalent of the address. See Figure 2-17. The switch is preset at the factory to binary 11111 (decimal 31). This is a special code which commands the instrument to use the last input address (stored in memory) either from the front panel or from HP-IB.

You can reset the switch to correspond to the binary equivalent of any desired decimal value indicated in Table 2-l. For example, if the desired address is 4, the

A15SWl

would be set as shown in

Figure 2-18.

Note

Observe that 2’ is represented by the far-left segment of the address

switch.

21 22 23 24

= Logic 1

til

= Logic 0

\A6 A5 A4 A3

HP- I 8 YADDRESS

A21

2-20 Installation

Figure 2-17. Address Switch (Shown In

Factory

Preset Position)

A5 A4 A3

HP-IB ADDRESS

Figure 2-18. Address Switch Set to 4

A~J

Al (Always set at logic 1)

Installation 2-21

6. Replace the cover on the Al5 controller assembly.

7. Replace the RF section’s bottom cover.

able

2-1. Decimal and Binary Address Codes

Decimal Value B-Bit Binary Equivaleni

1 2 3

5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

00000

0000 1 00010 00011 00100 00101 00110 00111 01000 01001 01010 01011 01100 01101 01110 01111

10000 10001 10010 10011 10100 10101 10110 10111 11000 11001 11010 11011 11100 11101 11110

2.22

Installation

Specifications

Introduction

Frequency

Measurement Range

Displayed Values

Note

Unless noted, all specifications are for AUTOCOUPLED FUNCTION operation and are with the preselector tracking optimized using the MARKER PRESELECTOR PEAK function. Where specifications are subject to minimization limits are given unless noted. Nominal values provide useful, but nonwarranted, information about functional performance.

100 Hz to 22

Aging rate Temperature stability ~7 x

The term frequency reference error, when used later in this manual, is defined as: f [aging rate/day x number of days since calibration + temperature stability].

GHz,

Frequency Reference Error and Accuracy

with

dc coupled input

10wg/day

lo-’

the error-correction routine, corrected

and < 2.5 x

over

0°C

Accuracy

10B7/year

to 55°C range (25°C reference)

Note

When the analyzer is in STANDBY, the frequency reference temperature is maintained at a steady state. Frequency accuracy is then subject to the standard instrument warm-up period indicated in

“General” in this chapter.

Changes in line voltage, gravitational field, and other environmental conditions will affect

Center Frequency

0 Hz to 22

GHz

the

frequency reference accuracy.

Specifications

3-l

Center Frequency Readout Accuracy

Spans <n x 5 MHz

I&(2%

of frequency span + frequency reference error

Accuracv*

x center frequency + 10 Hz)

Spans >n x 5

MFIz &(2%

of frequency span + n x 100

kHz

+ frequency reference error x center frequency) where n is

the harmonic mixing number, depending on center frequency

Where:

= 1 for 100 Hz to 5.8

= 2 for 5.8

= 3 for 12.5

= 4 for > 18.6

Zero Suan

GHz

to 12.5

GHz

center frequency.

GHz

center frequency.

to 18.6

GHz

center frequency.

I f freauencv reference error x center freauencv

*After adjusting FREQ ZERO at stabilized temperature. Add 30% of the

resolution bandwidth setting if error correction is not used.

Frequency Span

0 Hz, 100 Hz to 22

GHz

over 10 division CRT horizontal axis; variable in approximately 1% increments. Two FULL SPAN keys select spans from 0 to 2.5

GHz

and 2 to 22

GHz.

Frequency Span Readout Accuracy

Range

Readout Accuracy

Spans 5 n x 5 MHz Spans > n x 5 MHz

Start or Stop Frequency

Accuracy

100 Hz to 20

1% of indicated frequency separation

f3%

of indicated frequency separation

GHz

Same as center frequency.

3-2 Specifications

Resolution

Resolution Bandwidth

3 dB bandwidths of 10 Hz to 3 MHz in a 1, 3, 10 sequence. Bandwidth

may be selected manually or coupled to frequency span (AUTO mode).

3 dB Bandwidth Accuracy*

3 MHz 3

kHz

to 1 MHz

10 Hz to 1

*30 kHz 590%

100

kHz

and 100

relative humidity,

60 dBf3 dB Bandwidth Selectivity Ratio*

to 3 MHz

to 30

kHz

30 Hz to 1 kHz

*60 dB

points on 10 Hz bandwidth are separated by

Bandwidths

kHz

bandwidth accuracy figures only applicable

<4O”C.

Bandwidths

Accuracy

Selectivity

~100

Hz.

f20% flO% f20%

<15:1 <13:1 <12:1

Resolution Bandwidth (Option 462 6 dB Bandwidths)

6 dB bandwidths of 10 Hz to 3 MHz in 1, 3, 10 sequence. Bandwidth

may

be selected manually or coupled to frequency span (AUTO mode).

6 dB Bandwidth Accuracy*

3 MHz

30 Hz to 1 MHz 10 Hz

*30 kHz

190%

100 30 Hz to 30

*60 dB

and 100

relative humidity

60 dB/6 dB Bandwidth Selectivity Ratio’

kHz

to 3 MHz

kHz

points on 10 Hz bandwidth are separated by

Bandwidths

kHz

bandwidth accuracy figures only applicable

140°C.

Bandwidths Selectivity

~100

Accuracy

f20% flO%

+50,

-0%

<ll:l

<8:1

Hz.

Resolution Bandwidth (Option 462 Impulse Bandwidth)

Impulse bandwidth of 1

kHz

to 3 MHz and 6 dB bandwidth of 10 Hz to 300 Hz in 1, 3, 10 sequence. Bandwidth may be selected manually or coupled to frequency span (AUTO mode).

Specifications 3-3

Impulse Bandwidth Accuracy*

Bandwidths

3 MHz (Impulse Bandwidth)t

kHz

to 1 MHz (Impulse Bandwidth)t

10 Hz to 300 Hz (6 dB Bandwidth)

*30 kHz

190%

Applicable in 10 dB/DIV

100 30 Hz to 30

*60 dB

Bandwidth Shape

and 100

relative humidity

kHz

to 3 MHz

kHz

bandwidth accuracy figures only applicable

540°C.

60 dB/6 dB Bandwidth Selectivity Ratio*

Bandwidths

kHz

points on 10 Hz bandwidth are separated by

Synchronously-tuned, five-pole filters for 10 Hz to 30 four-poles, 100

kHz

to 3 MHz bandwidth. Approximate Gaussian

Accuracy

+50,

Selectivity

~100

Hz.

kHz

bandwidths;

f20% flO%

-0%

<ll:l

<8:1

shape optimized for minimum sweep time and smooth pulse response

with

calibrated display.

Spectral Purity

Noise Sidebands’

Offset from Carrier Sideband Level

320 Hz

kHz

100

kHz

*For frequency span 525

frequency

Offset from Carrier

from

100

Power-Line-Related Sidebands *

<360 Hz

360 Hz to

kHz

(except 100

to 5.8

GHz.

5100

-70

-75

Center Frequency

MHz

dBc dBc

-80

dBc/Hz

-85

dBc/Hz

-90

dBc/Hz

-105

dBc/Hz

kHz

offset) and center

>lOO

MHz to 5.8

-60

dBc

*For line conditions specified in “Power Requirements” under

“General” at the end of this chapter.

GHz

3-4 Specifications

Amplitude

Measurement Range

Displayed Values

Measurement range is the total amplitude range over which the analyzer can measure signal responses. The low value is

determined by sensitivity (10 Hz resolution bandwidth and 0 dB input attenuation), and the high value by damage level.

Amplitude Measurement Range

Tuned Frequency

Non-Preselected

100 Hz

MHz to 2.5

Preselected

2.0

5.8

12.5

18.6

to 50

kHz to

GHz

to 5.8

GHz

to 12.5

GHz GHz

1 MHz

to 18.6 to 22

kHz

GHz

-95

-112

-134

132

125

-119

-114

Range

dBmto+30

dBmto+30 dBm to

dBm to dBm to dBmto+30 dBm to

+30

+ 30 + 30

+30

dBm

dBm dBm

dBm dBm dBm dBm

Scale

Over a lo-division CRT vertical axis with reference level (0 top graticule line.

dB)

at the

Calibration

Lob

Log

Linear

*Maximum total input power not to exceed

+30.0

Readout expandable to (-139.9

@iiF) [ATTEN]

7.07 V to 2.2 PV full scale. Readout expandable to 223.6 V* to 2.2 PV (0.22

[SHIFT) (ATTEN-

10 dB/div for 90 dB display from reference level.

Expanded from reference level:

5 dB/div for 50 dB display

2 dB/div for 20 dB display

1 dB/div for 10 dB display

10% of reference

voltage.

Reference Level Range

to -99.9

dBm

for 51

(KSI).

,LJV

(KSI).

for <l

or equivalent in

kHz

level/div

+60.0* dBm

resolution bandwidth) using

kHz

resolution bandwidth) using

when calibrated in

dBmV, dBpV,

to -119.9

+30 dBm

volts.

dBm

damage level.

Specifications

3-5

Accuracy

The sum of several factors, listed in “Amplitude Uncertainty,”

determines the accuracy of the reference level readout. Refer to the

“Amplitude Uncertainty” section in this chapter.

Reference Lines

Accuracy

Dynamic Range

Note

Equals the sum of reference level accuracy plus the scale fidelity

between the reference level and the reference line level.

Spurious Responses

Spurious responses are signals generated by the analyzer due to input signals. For total signal power harmonic and intermodulation distortion

Input mixer level is defined as the input attenuation subtracted from the total signal power at the input connector.

Second Harmonic Distortion

Frequency Range

100 Hz to 50 MHz (non-preselected) 50 MHz to 700 MHz (non-preselected) 700 MHz to 2.5 2

GHz

to 22

For mixer levels <- 10

GHz

(non-Dreselected)

GHz

(preselected)

dBm

Third Order Intermodulation

Distortion and Third Order Intercept

s-40 dBm

at the input mixer, all

>70 dB

below input signal.

Distortion

<-70 <-80 <-70

<-100

dBc dBc

dBc

Specifications

Note

Frequency Range

100 Hz to 5 MHz

MHz to 5.8

5.8

GHz

to 18.6

GHz

>+5 >+7 >+5

TO1

dBm

dBm dBm

For typical second and third order distortion characteristics, see Figure 4-4 in Chapter 4, “Performance Characteristics.”

Dynamic range due to TO1 and noise level can be calculated from

[TOI -

displayed average noise level]. For example, at 18

GHz

2/3

the analyzer’s specified dynamic range when using the 10 Hz resolution BW is:

2/3

[+ 5

dBm -

(-120

dBm)]

2/3(125)

= 83

dB.

Two tone intermodulation distortion products can be calculated from 2 (TO1 - signal level). For example, for two tones at - 33 intermodulation products for a +5 2 [ +5

dBm -(-33)]

= 76 dB down.

dBm

TO1 will be:

dBm,

the

Image, Multiple, and Out-of-Band Responses

Image responses are due to input signals that are two times the IF frequency above or below the tuned frequency. Multiple responses

are due to input signals mixing with more than one LO harmonic. Out-of-band responses are due to input signals outside of the selected frequency band.

Image, Multiple, and Out-of-Rand Responses

*Image Responses: -60

20.0-22

dBc,

18.6-20.0

GHz

GHz;

-50

dBc,

Specifications 3-7

Residual Responses

Residual responses are signals generated by the analyzer independent of input signals.

Residual

Frequency Range

100 Hz to 5.8

5.8

GHz

12.5

GHz

18.6

GHz

tWith

0 dB input attenuation and no input signal.

$For

100 Hz to 5.8

GHz

to 12.5

to 18.6 to 22

GHz

range, residual responses are limited by the

appropriate displayed average noise level or -100

Responsest

Residual Responses

c-100 dBm $

c-95 dBm c-85 dBm c-80 dBm

dBm,

greater.

Gain Compression

cl.0 dB,

100 Hz to 22

GHz

with

s-5 dBm

at input mixer

Displayed Average Noise Level (Sensitivity)

Tuning Range Level

Non-preselected

100 Hz to 50

kHz to 1.0 MHz

1.0 MHz to 2.5

Preselected

2.0

GHz

to 5.8

5.8

GHz

to 12.5

12.5

GHz

to 18.6

18.6

GHz

to 22

Average Noise

kHz

GHz

c-95 dBm c-112 dBm c-134 dBm

c-132 dBm c-125 dBm c-119 dBm c-114 dBm

*0 dB input attenuation and 10 Hz resolution bandwidth.

whichever

3-8 Specifications

-40

-50

3 MI 1

ML_

Inn kH,

I I

71 LILA7

-100

E-110

-140

-90

100

10 Hz

kHz

100

kH(7

kHz

1 MHz 10 MHz 100

100

l MHz

kHz 1

__,

FREQUENCY

Figure3- 1.

Specified Average Displayed Noise Level, 100 Hz to 2.5

Non-preselected Tuning Range

-60

-70

-80

m Tl

-90

d >-100 w 1

-110

v, 0

z-120

8 2

-130

Y Q

-140

MHz

GHz

-150 2

GHz

FREQUENCY

Figure 3-2.

Specified Average Displayed Noise Level, 2.0

Preselected Tuning Range

GHz

to 22

^^ ^I,

LL bHZ

GHz

Specifications 3-9

Amplitude Uncertainty

The following table summarizes the amplitude measurement uncertainties along with their respective dependent variables (such as tuned frequency or reference level range) versus corrected and uncorrected conditions and ambient temperature ranges.

3-10 Specifications

Amplitude Uncertainty

Source of

Uncertainty Variable

Calibrator Frequency Response

(flatness)2p6

Amplitudes

None

input attenuation

dB) kmulative

kmulative

Absolute Amplitude

Z!alibration4v6

Dependent With Uncorrected

Tuned Frequency:

100 Hz to 2.5

2.0

GHz

to 12.5

12.5

GHz

to 18.6

18.6

GHz

to 20.0

20.0

GHz

to 22 100 Hz to 20 100 Hz to 22

Applicable when making absolute amplitude measurements

Resolution Bandwidth Switching

leferenced >o

1 MHz RES BW

Log Scale Switching

Log

Fidelity6 Incremental error for

Resolution

BW:

10 Hz

30 Hz

100 Hz to 1 MHz

MHz Changing Log Scale

differential between calibration and measured signal, over 0 to 80 dB from reference level

GHz

GHz GHz GHz

GHz

GHz GHz

Readout

(SHIFT)

20°C

f0.3

f0.6

f1.7

f2.2

f2.2 f3.0 f2.2 f3.0

f0.6

f2.0

f0.8 f0.5

f1.0 dB

f0.5

[STOP)

to 30°C

dB dB dB

dB dB dB dB

dB dB dB

(MY)

0°C to 55°C

ztO.3

fl.O

f1.7

f2.2

f3.3

f4.1

f3.3

f4.1

f0.6

f4.0

f2.3

f2.0

fl.O

<*O.lO dB/dB 30.15 dB/dB

With Corrected Readoul

&m--

(FREQUENCY

CSTART

SPANS

ISHIFT)

FREQ)

20°C to 30°C

f0.3

f0.6

f1.7

i-2.2

f2.2

f f

f3.0

f0.6

3.0

2.2

(KSX)’

dB dB

dB dB dB

(KSW)

fl.1 dB

f0.4

f0.2

fO.l

s&O.

dB/dB

&ear

Option 857

Fidelity6

Cumulative Error

10 Hz RES BW

Over 0 to 90

Over 0 to 70

130

Hz RES BW

Over 0 to 90 Over 0 to 80 Over 0 to 70

dB dB

Over top 9-l/2 divisions of displays

Lf2.1 dB

s&O.8

31.5

<ztl.O dB

skO.6

<f3%

Reference

Level

sf2.8

skl.5 dB

<iz3%

Reference

Level

32.1

skO.8

skl.5 dB sf1.0 dB

<&to.6

<f3%

Reference

Level

Specifications

3-l

Aplitude

Uncetainty

(continued)

Source of

Uncertainty Variable

Gain’

RESBW>3kHz

Reference to -10

dBm

Reference Level

Dependent

Reference Level

0 to -59.9

-60 to -100 with 10 dB input attenuation

RJ3S

BW 100

Reference Level

0 to -79.9

-80 to -100

RRSBW3OHz

Reference Level

0 to -79.9

-80 to -100

dBm

Hz-1 kHz

dBm

With Uncorrected

Readout

(TiZ-j

CsTop](KSY)

20°C to 30°C 0°C to 55°C

sf0.6 dB <&l.O dB

sf0.6 dB <*l.O dB

sf0.6 dB sf2.0 dB

<&LO dB sf1.5 dB

sf1.0 dB sf1.5 dB

sk1.0 dB sf2.5 dB

With Corrected

Readout

(FREQUENCY

piiq

[START

FREQ](KSX)I

20°C to 30°C

sf0.3 dB sf1.0 dB

sf0.3 dB <*l.O dB

sf0.3 dB sf2.0 dB

SPAN)(KSW)

Log

Digitizing

Linear Xgitizing6

Zrror 2orrection”

Table

RRSBWlOHz

Reference Level

0 to -79.9

-80 to -100

Log Scale:

Corr’d function off or on

Footnotes

dBm

Requires executing the error correction function

[FREQUENCY

SPAN_))

Otherwise a typical amplitude drift may be f0.05

-10

dBm

reference level, 10 dB input attenuation and 1 MHz

sf1.6 dB sf2.0 dB

f0.2

fO.l

dB ~4~0.04 dB f0.02 dB f0.2%

ref. level ref. level

N/A N/A

sf2.0 dB crt2.5 dB

f0.2

fO.l

dB ho.04 fO.02 f0.2%

dB dB

of f0.2% of ref.

<fl.O dB c~t2.0 dB

f0.2

fO.l

f0.04

f0.02 dB

level

f0.4

after stabilization at new ambient temperature.

dB/“C

(at

resolution SW.)

Includes input attenuator in 10 dB position, mixing mode, gain variations, and assuming PRESELECTOR PEAK in current instrument state. COUPLED FUNCTION not required as long as

MEAS

UNCAL message is not displayed.

3-12 Specifications

Supplemental characteristic (typical, nonwarranted performance parameter).

Assuming internal calibration signal is used to calibrate the reference level at -10

dBm

and the input attenuator is fixed at 10

dB.

When the error correction function is used, amplitude uncertainty is introduced because additional IF gain is used to offset the amplitude errors caused by resolution BW switching and display scale switching errors.

Unaffected by error correction. Usable reference level range is a function of resolution bandwidth.

Refer to Displayed Average Noise Level. For IF-Display sections with serial prefixes 3014A and above,

specification applies over entire display.

Marker

The marker is a bright dot placed upon the display trace and is positioned horizontally by the DATA controls. The marker amplitude

and frequency are read out continuously.

Frequency Accuracy

Marker

Normal A

Marker

5Pe

Normal

same as center frequency accuracy. same as frequency span accuracy.

Amplitude Accuracy

same as reference level accuracy plus scale fidelity

Accuracy

between the reference level and marker position.

same as frequency response uncertainty and scale fidelity between two markers.

Specifications 3-13

Sweep

Sweep Time Accuracy

Inputs

5200

seconds sweep times

>200

seconds

UPUT

RF1

Precision Type N female, front panel

100 Hz to 22

Continuous power: + 30 Mixer protected by diode limiter, 100 Hz to 2.5 Pulse power: attenuation (10

~100 mA

0 to 70 dB in 10 dB steps

Note

GHz,

dc coupled

1100

W, 10

dBm

peak power to input mixer).

damage level

+30 dBm

(1 W) input damage level.

Sweep Time

sween

times

dBm

from

5062

~LS

pulse width and

source.

Accuracy

flO% It3096

GHz.

11%

duty cycle with 150 dB input

IF INPUT

I Connector

Sensitivity

(

SMA female, front panel

-30

dBm

at 321.4 MHz produces 0

Al.0 dB

level 0

bandwidth 1 MHz and a scale 1

+ 10

20 V with rise time of <l

display on CRT when (SHIFT) 0 (KSU) is executed, reference

dBm,

conversion loss set to 30

dBm

continuous power from

V/ps.

dB/div.

5OQ

dB,

resolution

source.

3-14 Specifications

outputs

1ST

SWEEP + TUNE

CAL OUTPUT

LO OUTPUT

OUTPUT

Connector BNC female, front panel Impedance 500 nominal Frequency 100 MHz *(frequency reference error x 100 MHz)

AmDlitude

Connector SMA female, front panel Impedance Frequency Amplitude

Maximum Safe Reverse Level +27 dBm

Connector 1 BNC female. rear

Impedance 10 kQ nominal Amplitude

-10

-1

dBm

f0.3

V/GHz

5OQ

nominal

2.3

to 6.1

GHz

>+5 dBm

(l/2 W) total power into

Dane1

of tuned frequency f(2% + 10

500

mV)

Specifications 3-l 5

Options

400 Hz Power Line

Frequency Operation

Option 400

Power Line Related Sidebands*

Offset from Carrier

<2 kHz

kHz

to 5.5

*For Center Frequency from 100 Hz to 5.8

Line

Frequency

Line Voltage

50 Hz to 60 Hz (service only, not for extended periods)

400 Hz

kHz

Power Requirements

Specification

400 Hz operation for servicing only)

I100

Operating Temperature Range

Power Line Frequency

flO%

line frequency (50 Hz to 60 Hz

or 120 V (+5%, -10%)

Sideband Level

GHz

-55

dBc

-65

dBc

Temperature

0°C to 40°C

0°C to 55°C

Range

3-16 Specifications

General

HP-IB Interface

Environmental

Functions

SHl,

AHl, T6, L4,

Temperature

SRl, RLl,

PPO,

DCl, DTl,

Cl, C2, C3, C28, E2

Power Requirements

Humidity

Operation: Storage:

Increased internal temperatures may result if the rear-panel air filters

are not cleaned regularly.

Altitude

Operation:

Storage: 515,240 m (50,000 feet)

50 to

60 Hz; 100, 120, 220,

650 VA (40 VA in standby). 400 Hz operation is available as Option

400.

Operation

Except as noted in electrical specifications, type tested at relative humidity, 25°C to 40°C for five days.

Storage

5% to 90% relative humidity, 0°C to

0°C to 55°C

-40°C to 75°C

~4,572 m (15,000 feet)

240

volts

(+5%, -10%);

40°C.

approximately

<95%

EMI

X-Rays

Conducted and radiated interference is within the requirements

of MIL-STD within the requirements of CISPR Publication 11 and Messempfaenger-Postverfuegung F-Nummer/Funkschutzzeichen).

Serial Prefix 3004A and Above

X-rays generated by this instrument are sufficiently screened. Die in

abgeschirmt . accel. voltage / beschl. spg < 20

Serial Prefix 3001A and Below

When operating, this instrument emits x-rays; however, it is well

shielded and meets safety and health requirements of various countries, such as the X-Ray Radiation Act of Germany. Radiation emitted by this instrument is less than 0.5 (5) centimeters from the surface of the cathode-ray tube. The x-ray

diesem

461C,

Part 7 RE02 and CEO3 (Air Force), and

526/527/79

geraet entstehende roentgenstrahlung ist ausreichend

(Kennzeichnung Mit

mR/hr

at a distance of five

Specifications 3-17

radiation primarily depends on the characteristics of the cathode-ray tube and its associated low-voltage and high-voltage circuitry. To ensure safe operation of the instrument, adjust both the low-voltage and high-voltage power supplies as outlined in the Performance Tests and Adjustments manual (if applicable).

Replace the cathode-ray tube with an identical CRT only. Number of German License:

BW/50/79/ROE

Waehrend des Betriebs erzeugt dieses Geraet Roentgenstrahlung.

Das

Geraet ist so abgeschirmt, dass die Dosisleistung

weniger

als 36

PA/kg (0,5 mR/h)

in 5cm Abstand von der

Oberflaeche der Katodenstrahlroehre betraegt. Somit sind die

Sicherheitsbestimmungen verschiedener Laender,

u.A.

der deutschen

Roentgenverordnung eingehalten.

Die Staerke der Roentgenstrahlung haengt im Wesentlichen von der Bauart der Katodenstrahlroehre ab, sowie von den Spannungen,

welche

an dieser anliegen.

Urn

einen sicheren Betrieb zu gewaehrleisten, duerfen die Einstellungen der Niederspannungsund des Hochspannungsnetzteils nur

nach

der Anleitung des Handbuches

vorgenommen werden. Die Katodenstrahlroehre darf nur

durch

die gleiche Type ersetzt

werden. Das Geraet ist in Deutschland zugelassen unter der Nummer:

BW/50/79/ROE

3-18

Specifications

Warm-Up Time

Operation

Weight

Requires 30-minute warm-up from cold start,

0°C

to 55°C. Internal temperature equilibrium is reached after 2-hour warm-up at stabilized ambient temperature.

kequency Reference

From a cold start (no line power connected to HP

8566B),

the

following conditions apply:

~72

hours to meet aging rate specification after

<24-hour

off

period.

~30

days to meet aging rate specification after indefinite off period.

~30

minutes to be within 1 x

(at

25OC).

Total net RF Section (net) IF-Display Section (net) RF Section (shipping) IF-Display Section (shipping)

10ea

of 24-hour warm-up frequency

Weight

kg (112 lb)

29 kg (65 lb)

21 kg (47 lb)

kg (78 lb)

kg (60 lb)

Specifications

3-l

Dimensions

(Allow 100 rrm, 4 inch

clearance at rear

for interconnect cables.)

Dane1

TOP

457.2 m-r (18 in.)

d-626.4

rrm

Figure 3-3. Instrument Dimensions with Handles

(Allow 100 clearance at rear panel

for interconnect cables.)

rrm,

4 inch

(24.7 in)+

SIDE

TOP

3-20

Specifications

425.5 MM (16.75 IN)

Figure 3-4. Instrument Dimensions without Handles

Performance Characteristics

Frequency

Resolution

Note

Supplemental characteristics are intended to provide information useful in applying the instrument by giving typical, nonwarranted, performance parameters.

Spectral Purity

100 Hz

kHz

100

kHz

OFFSET FREQUENCY

MHz

10 MHz 100 MHz

Figure 4-l. Typical Spectrum Analyzer Resolution

Noise Sidebands

Refer to Figures 4-2 and 4-3 for typical noise sideband performance.

Power-Line Related Sidebands

For line conditions specified in “Power Requirements” under

“General” in Chapter 3.

Performance Characteristics

4-l

Power-Line Related Sidebands

Center Frequency

Offset from Carrier

<360 Hz

360 Hz to 2

>2 kHz

-60

-70

;I”

-80

kHz

5.8-12.6 GHz

-64

-69

-74

dBc dBc dBc

12.6-18.6

-60

-65

-70

dBc dBc dBc

GHz

18.6-22

-58

dBc

-63

dBc

-68

dBc

GHz

-130 100 Hz

kHz

Frequency Offset From Carrier

kHz

100

kHz

1 MHz

Figure 4-2.

Single Sideband Noise Normalized to 1 Hz BW versus Offset from

Carrier

4-2 Performance Characteristics

Stability

2- 50

-z70

-J-80 73

:- 90 13 z

-100

.VI

-1 IO

-120

.Ii?

-Typical Resolution

-130

-Typical

-140

LSpecified

HZ 100 Hz

Noise SB at 5.0

kHz

Frequency Offset From Carrier

GHz

kHz

GHz

100

kHz

MHz

Figure 4-3.

Typical SSB Noise at 5.0

GHz

Center Frequency Normalized to 1

Hz BW versus Offset from Carrier and Analyzer Resolution. May

be Limited by Average Noise Level.

Residual FM

MHz

For fundamental mixing (n = 1)

~50 kHz

peak-to-peak, frequency

span >5 MHz

Drift

Because the analyzer is phase-locked at the beginning of each sweep, drift occurs only during

Frequency Span

5100

kHz

100

kHz

to 5 MHz

MHz

the

time of one sweep.

Frequency Drift

Center Frequency Drift*

~10 Hz/minute of sweep time ~500

Hz/minute of sweep time

<5 kHz/minute

of sweep time

*Typical, after 1 hour warm-up at stabilized temperature. COUPLED

FUNCTION not required.

Performance Characteristics

4-3

Amplitude

120 ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’

-70 -60 Effective Input (Signal Level-Input

-50 -40

I NI

-30 -20

hIUU

‘x’xn!

Figure 4-4. Typical Optimum Dynamic Range

-10

’

+10

Atten) dBm

’

Third Order

Intermodulation

Distortion

Note

Third Order Intercept

P-01)

See Figure 4-4 for typical second and third order distortion characteristics.

Dynamic range due to TO1 and noise level can be calculated from

[TOI -

displayed average noise level]. For example, at 18

GHz

Z/3

the analyzer’s specified dynamic range when using the 10 Hz resolution BW is:

18.6

2 to 22

2/3

GHz

[+ 5

dBm -

Frequency Range

to 22

GHz >

for

>lOO

MHz signal separation

(-120

dBm)]

2/3

(125) = 83

Third Order Intercept

+ 5

+ 50

dB.

dBm

TO1

(typical)

4-4

Performance Characteristics

Synthesis-Related

Spurious Sidebands

Input Attenuator

Uncertainties

<-90

dBc

Frequency Response Uncertainty (Flatness)

Center Frequency

Attenuator

Setting

20 30 40 50 60 70

10to70 dB

attenuation

100 Hz to 2.0

2.5

GEtz 1

12.4

GHz

to 12.4

GHz 1I18

GHz

not specified not specified, accounted for in Frequency Response Uncertainty

f0.4

f0.5

dB 1

f0.7

ho.8

fl.O

&l.O dB

f0.7

f0.9 dB 1 f1.2 dB

f1.6

f2.0

f2.4 f2.8

GHz

1.0

dB dB dB dB

to 12.4

f1.2

f1.5 dB

f1.8 f2.1

100 Hz to

2.5

GIIz

0.2

dB dB

dl3

Step Uncertainty

Center Frequency

2.0

12.4

1.0

GEIz

GEz

f1.2

f2.0

f2.5

f3.0

f3.5

f4.0

to 18

GFfz

GHz

1.5

f0.8

range

RF Gain Uncertainty

Example: In changing the input attenuator from 40 to 60

uncertainty of the input attenuator from 2 to 18 the worst case flatness up to 18

GHz

for 60 dB attenuation, f2.4

GHz

is fl.O dB plus

total of f3.4 dB uncertainty.

RF Gain Uncertainty

Tuned Frequency

100 Hz to 2.5

20°C to 30°C

o”cto

55°C

2.0

GHz

to 22

2o"cto

o”cto

30°C

55OC

GHz

sf0.2

jtl.0 dB

GHz

<*0.7

s&1.0

Uncertaintv

dB dB

Performance Characteristics

the

dB,

4-5

Inputs

IF INPUT

Reference Level

(external mixing bands)

Rand

6(K)

7(A)

8(Q) WJ)

lo(V) 11(E)

WW)

13(P) 14(D)

15(G)

1W-)

17(J)

<2.0:1 at 321.4 MHz

The HP 8566B reference level defaults to a conversion loss offset associated with such that the conversion loss and reference level offset sum to -30 following table.

Freq.

Raw9

18.0-26.5

25.5-40.0

33.0-50.0

40.0-60.0

50.0-75.0

60.0-90.0

75.0-110.0

90.0-140.0

110.0-170.0

140.0-220.0

170.0-260.0

420.0-325.0

dBm.

External Mixing Bands

f10

MHz

the

HP 11970 family of mixers

The default values are shown in the

Mixing

Harmonic

8+ lO+ lO+ 14+ 16+ 18+

24+ 30+ 36+ 44+ 54+

Conv.

Loss

26 28

30 32 34 36 38 40

Ref. Level

Offset

-12

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2 0

2 4 6 8

RF INPUT

Input Attenuation

dB*

*When tuned to within f3 MHz of

22.0

52.5

4-6 Performance Characteristics

Frequency Range

GHz

(preselected)

GHz

(not preselected)

Tune Frequency

100 Hz to 2GHzto

2.5

GElz

1.2

2.3

LO Emission

signal

5.8

GIIz

1.5

3.0

5.8

GHz

1.9

3.0

Emissions

c-80 dBm c-90 dBm

VIDEO INP

IF INP

Connector BNC female, rear panel Impedance 503 Frequency 21.4 MHz

-5

dBm

Amplitude

EXT TRIGGER

with 10 dB input attenuation and 0 dB reference level for full screen signal

Connector BNC female, rear panel

kO,

>+2.4

nominal

Impedance Trigger Level Maximum Input 5 V

Performance Characteristics 4-7

FREQ REFERENCE

Connector

Impedence

Frequency Amplitude

Phase Noise and Spurious Signals Analyzer performance will be degraded unless

outputs

EXT

BNC female, rear panel

500, nominal

MHz

f25

Hz or 10 MHz

f50

OdBmto +lOdBm

frequency reference phase-noise and spurious signals are

1140 dBc/Hz,

to 10

kHz

offset.

referred to 10 MHz at a 100 Hz

Display Outputs

Recorder Outputs

X, Y, and Z outputs for auxiliary CRT displays. Compatible with HP 1300 series displays.

3onnectors

BNC female, rear panel

4mplitude

X Y

BLANK

1 V for full deflection

1 V for full deflection 0 to 1 V intensity modulation, -1 V blank TTL level

>2.4

V for blanking.

Compatible with most oscilloscopes.

xise

Time X Y

Outputs to drive all current HP X-Y recorders using positive or TTL

CLOWER LEFT)

penlift

input.

and [UPPER RIGHT) keys calibrate the recorder SWEEP

and VIDEO outputs with

<75 <75 <30

ns ns ns

0,O

and

pencoils

10,l

V respectively, for adjusting X-Y

recorders.

SWEEP

4-8

Performance Characteristics

A voltage proportional to the horizontal sweep of the frequency sweep generator.

Connector BNC female, rear panel Amplitude Impedance 1.7

0 V for left edge, + 10 V for right edge

kdl

nominal

VIDEO

PENLIFT

21.4 MHz IF OUTPUT

Connector BNC female, rear panel Impedance Frequency 2 1.4 MHz Amplitude

Scaling

Bandwidth 1 Controlled by the analyzer’s resolution bandwidth setting.

Detected video output (before A-D conversion) proportional to

vertical deflection of the CRT trace.

Connector Amplitude

During Sweep

(pen down)

During Retrace

(pen up)

5OQ

nominal

-20

dBm

for a signal at the reference level. Controlled by the input attenuator and IF step gain positions. Logarithmically related to the RF input signal when in log scales. Linearlv related to RF

BNC female, rear panel

0 V from

+ 15 V from 10 kQ source

inout

signal when in linear scale.

1OQ

source

FREQ REFERENCE

INT

10 MHz OUT

Connector 1 BNC female. rear

Impedance 500 nominal Freauencv 10.000 MHz

Amplitude IO

Connector BNC female, rear panel

dBm

Dane1 1

II::stdyIIIl

Performance Characteristics

4-9

VIDEO OUT

IF OUT

IF OUTPUT

Connector Impedance 500 nominal Frequency Maximum Safe

Reverse Level

ac + 10 dc

SMA female, front panel

32 1.4 MHz nominal

dBm

continuous power from 503 source

20 V with rise time of <l

V/us

General

Acoustic Noise

Emission/

Geraeuschemession

This instrument is in conformance with the German Regulation on Noise Declaration For Machines (Laermangabe nach der Maschinenlaermrerordnung - 3. GSGV Deutschland).

LPWW

Arbeitsplatzl

(operator position)

1 Testing was conducted per IS0 7779

and DIN 45635 teil 1.

4-l 0 Performance Characteristics

Function Descriptions

Sweep

Trigger

Characteristics Free Run Line Video

Sweep triggered by internal source. Sweep triggered by power line frequency. Sweep triggered by detected waveform of input signal at

adjustable level; signal must be 20.5 div peak-to-peak. For sweeps of 10 ms and less (zero span) the signal must

have

>40 Hz rate. [SHIFT)

(VIDEO) (KSy)

allows any envelope

rate, but display will blank between triggers when sweep is

<20

ms.

External

Sweep triggered by rising edge of signal input to rear-panel

BNC connector; trigger source must be >2.4 V (10 V maximum).

For sweep of 10

and less (zero span), trigger source

must have

>40

Hz rate.

[SHIFT_) IEXT_) (KSx)

allows any trigger

source rate, but display will blank between low

repetition rate trigger when sweep is

2ontinuou sequential sweeps initiated by the trigger:

~20

ms.

20 ms full span to 1500 s full span in approximately 1% increments.

Single

Single sweep armed on activation and initiated by trigger (sweep

220

only).

Sweep Time

Zero Frequency Span. 1

~LS

full sweep (10 divisions) to 10 ms full

sweep in 1, 2, 5 sequence (no digital storage); 20 ms full sweep to

1500 s full sweep in approximately 1% increments.

Marker. Sweeps 220 ms only. Normal: displays time from beginning

of sweep to marker position. A: Displays time difference between stationary and tunable marker

Video Bandwidth

Post-detection low-pass filter used to average displayed noise; bandwidth variable from 1 Hz to 3 MHz in a 1, 3, 10 sequence. All bandwidths are nominal except 3 MHz, which is a minimum. Video bandwidth may be selected manually or coupled to resolution bandwidth.

Performance Characteristics

4-l

Cathode Ray Tube

Type: Post-deflection accelerator, aluminized P31 phosphor, electrostatic focus and deflection.

Viewing Area: Approximately 9.6 cm vertically by 11.0 cm horizontally (3.8 in x 4.7 in). The CRT is completely turned off with

(SHIFT)

(trace B,

CCLEAR

WRITE) (trace B,

KSh)

to avoid unnecessary aging of the CRT during long-term

KSg

and on with [SHIFT)

[MAXHOLD]

unattended operation of the analyzer.

Instrument State Storage

Up to six complete sets of user-defined control settings may be stored and recalled by pressing SAVE or RECALL and the desired register number (1 to 6) from the keyboard. Register 0 stores the current state while register 7 stores the instrument state prior to the last function change via the numeric/unit keyboard, step keys, or INSTR PRESET. Registers 8 and 9 store the two instrument calibration states.

To lock the save registers press save registers, press

[SHIFT)

(RECALL) (KS)

(SHIFT) (=I (KS( ).

To unlock the

Instrument state information stored in registers 0 through 7 is retained in memory for approximately 1 year in STANDBY mode or after line power is removed and analyzer is stored between 20°C and 30°C.

Remote Operation

The standard HP 8566B operates on the Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB). All analyzer control settings (with the exception of VIDEO TRIGGER LEVEL, FOCUS, ALIGN, INTENSITY, FREQ ZERO, AMPTD CAL, and LINE power) are remotely programmable. Function values, marker frequency/amplitude, and

A/B

traces may be output;

CRT labels and graphics may be input. LCL: Returns analyzer to local control, if Service Request: (SHIFT)

OLIN) (KSr)

not

locked out by controller.

calls an HP-IB request for service.

4-12 Performance Characteristics

Operation Verification

What You’ll Find in This Chapter

This chapter describes the HP Software and how to use it to verify spectrum analyzer operation.

Test System Configuration

Equipment Connections

Program Loading Program Operation

HP-IBAddresses

Error Messages Test Descriptions

1. Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty

2. IF Gain Uncertainty

3. Scale Fidelity (Log)

Scale

Fidelity (Linear)

5. Log

6. Resolution Bandwidths

6. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidths

7. Line Related Sidebands

8. Average Noise Level

9. Residual Responses

10. Sweep + Tune Out Accuracy

11. Second Harmonic Distortion

12. Frequency Span Accuracy

13. Gain Compression

14. Frequency Response

15. Third Order Intermodulation Distortion

16. Cal Output Amplitude Accuracy

17.

Scale

1st

LOOutput

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...................................................

.................................................

Switching

Power

8566A/B

........................................

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Operation Verification

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.5-4

.5-5

5-6

..5- 7

..5- 9

.5-10

.5-l

5-12

.5-13

.5-14

5-15

.5-16

.5-17

.5-18

5-19 .5-20 .5-2 1 .5-22

5-23

.5-24

.5-25

.5-26

..5-2 7

Operation Verification is automatic performance test software

designed to give a high confidence level in the operation of the

8566A/B

to 85% of the manual performance tests in approximately 60 minutes and is designed to test an instrument operating within a temperature range of

If an HP 8566AB passes all Operation Verification Tests, be assured that the spectrum analyzer is performing within the specifications indicated in each test. These specifications are representative of the specifications listed in Chapter 3. Refer to Chapter 3 for the actual specifications. If a test does not pass, its related manual performance test needs to be run. Related manual performance test are located in the

The HP 8566AB Operation Verification software automates the majority of the manual performance tests for performance verification.

included in the automated Operation Verification software.

Spectrum Analyzer in a reasonable time. It performs 80%

20”

30”

C. Refer to

8566A/B Rzrformance

‘lkble

5-2 lists the manual performance tests that are not

‘Ikble

5-1 for a list of tests performed.

Ests and Adjustments Manual.

Operation Verification

5-l

Note

The validity of the measurements in the Operation Verification program is based in part on the accuracy of the test equipment used to perform the test. Therefore, proper calibration of the test equipment must be verified before instrument operation can be checked using the Operation Verification program.

Note

Measurement uncertainties may cause the Operation Verification program to indicate that an instrument specification is out of tolerance, even though the Performance Test in the Tests and Adjustments Manual indicates it to be within tolerance. In this event, the Performance Test Data is to be considered more valid.

The Option 462 6 dB Bandwidth instrument shares the same Operation Verification software as the Option 462 Impluse Bandwidth instrument. When testing the 6 dB version, Test 6 Impulse and Resolution Bandwidths must not be performed and the following manual tests must be performed:

6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test

6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity Test

The manual tests are located in the

HP 85668

Perforrnunce 2kt.s

Adjustments Manual.

lhble

5-l. Tests Performed

‘I&t

Number and Name

1. Input Attenuator Switching Check

2. IF Gain Uncertainty

3. Scale Fidelity (Log)

4. Scale Fidelity (Linear)

5. Log Scale Switching Uncertainty

6. Resolution Bandwidths

Equipment Required

HP 3335A HP 3335A

HP 3335A HP 3335A HP 3335A none

6. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidths HP 8112A or HP 8116A (Option 462 Impulse Bandwidth)*

7. Line-Related Sidebands

8. Average Noise Level

9. Residual Responses

10. Sweep + Tune Out Accuracy

11. Second Harmonic Distortion

HP 3335A none

909A,

Option 012

909A,

Option 012

HP 3456A or HP 3455A

HP 3335A 50 MHz Low Pass Filter

12. Frequency Span Accuracy

83640At

APC 3.5 Low-Loss Microwave Cable HP part number 8120-4921

and

5-2 Operation Verification

able

5-1. Tests Performed (continued)

Test Number and Name

13. Gain Compression

83640At

Equipment Required

HP 8902A or HP 436A or HP 438A HP 8485A or HP 8481A HP 11667B or HP 11667A APC 3.5 Low-Loss Microwave Cable HP part number 8120-4921

14. Frequency Response

HP 3335A HP

83640At

HP 8902A or HP 436A or HP 438A HP 8485A or HP HP

11667B

or HP

8481A$

11667At

APC 3.5 Low-Loss Microwave Cable HP part number 8120-4921

15. Third Order Intermodulation

HP 3335A HP

83640At

HP 8721A APC 3.5 Low-Loss Microwave Cable HP part number 8120-4921 50 MHz Low Pass Filters

16.

Cal

Output Amplitude Accuracy HP 8902A or HP 436A or HP 438A

HP 8485A or HP 8481A

17. First LO Output Power

HP 8902A or HP 436A or HP 438A HP 8485A or HP 8481A

‘Option 462 6 dB Bandwidth instruments must be manually tested. See note.

IAlternate sources are :

8341A/B.

(Frequency Response testing is limited by the frequency range of

83620A,

83623A,

83650A,

8340A/B,

the source)

ITesting

limited to 18.0

GHz

with HP 8481A and HP

11667A.

and

‘Ihble

5-2. Tests Not Performed

Center Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Sweep Time Accuracy Test Noise Sidebands Test Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion Test Image, Multiple, and Out-of-Band Responses Test Fast Sweep Time Accuracy Test (~20 ms) Frequency Reference Error Test

Operation Verification

5-3

‘Ihble

5-3. Equipment Summary

HP Fart Number Equipment

HP 9000 Series 200 or HP 9000 Series 300 Computer* HP 3335A HP 3455A or HP 3456A HP

83640At

HP 8902A or HP 436A or HP 438A Power Meter HP 8485A or HP HP 8112A or HP HP

909A

Option 012 50 Ohm Termination HP 8721A HP 11667B or HP HP part number 0955-0306 HP part number 8120-4921 HP-IB Printer Miscellaneous Cables and Adapters ‘HP 98624A HP-IB Interface is needed for dual-bus systems. 300K of free

memory is required for the test program.

8481Az

8116As

11667At

Frequency Synthesizer System DVM

Synthesized Sweeper

Measuring Receiver

Power Sensor Pulse Generator

Coaxial Directional Bridge Power Splitter 50 MHz Low Pass Filter (2 needed) APC 3.5 Low-Loss Microwave Test Cable

Alternate sources are HP HP

tTesting iRequired to test Option 462 Impulse Bandwidth.

Tkst

System

Configuration

8341A/B.

(Testing limited by the frequency range of the source.)

limited to 18.0

The HP Series 200 or HP 9000 Series 300 Computer with HP BASIC 2.0 and Extensions 2.1 or BASIC 3.0 or higher. An HP 362 or HP 382 can also

be used and requires BASIC 6.2 or higher. The program operates on

either a single or dual HP-IB computer system. For a dual bus system it is also necessary to have an HP 98624A HP-IB Interface to connect the HP

The Operation Verification software is designed for optimum operation

with a dual bus system. The dual bus system is used with the

Microwave Test Set (MTS). In this configuration, the bus for the test

equipment has a select code of 7, while the bus for the instrument under test has a select code of 8. The software will adapt itself to a single bus system if an HP 98624A HP-IB Interface at select code 8 is not present.

83620A,

GHz

with HP 11667A and HP 8481A.

8566A/B

83623A,

Operation Verification program requires an HP 9000

to the computer separately from the test equipment.

83650A,

8340AB,

and

5-4 Operation Verification

The equipment needed to perform the HP Verification is listed in both

‘Ihble

5-l and

a test-by-test listing of the equipment needed, and

8566AD3

‘Ihble

5-3.

Operation

Table

5-l includes

‘Ihble

5-3 includes a test equipment summary. To obtain a permanent record of the test results an HP-IB printer is required. The HP

8566A/B

CRT display may be selected to display the test results if a permanent test record is not desired.

Note

Equipment Connections

Note

A change of the results for each test is expected over a period of time; therefore, Hewlett-Packard warrants only the specification range

and not the repeatability of the data for any given specification.

For a dual bus system, connect the test equipment to the computer as shown in Figure 5-l. The instrument under test is connected separately to the HP 98624A Interface card. For a single bus system, connect the test equipment and instrument under test to the computer as shown in Figure 5-2.

Turn the HP

8566A/B

(LINE) switch on and allow a 2 hour warm-up. Also, allow sufficient warm-up time for the other test equipment as indicated in the individual operating and service manuals.

When connecting signals from the synthesized sweeper to the test setup, it is necessary to use a microwave test cable with minimum attenuation to 22

GHz.

BUS to Unit Under Test Select Code of 8.

Figure 5-1. Dual Bus

(MTS)

System Connection

(HP8566B)

Operation Verification 5-5

BUS to Unit Under Test

(HP8566B)

Program Loading

Figure 5-2. Single Bus System Connection

To load and run the HP

8566A/B

Operation Verification program, one

BUS to MTS System

of the following HP BASIC Language Systems is required:

BASIC 2.0 with Extensions 2.1

BASIC 3.0 or higher including the following binaries:

•I MAT

0 IO

•I GRAPH

•I HPIB

•I ERR (not required but recommended)

BASIC 6.2 or higher must be installed in the HP

362/382

For additional computer configuration instructions, refer to the Installation Reference Manual included with the HP BASIC Language System.

5-6 Operation Verification

The HP 8566AB Operation Verification program stores configuration

and power sensor calibration data in files on the floppy disk. Inspect the floppy disk to verify that it is not write-protected, and insert it into

the

appropriate disk drive. Then type:

LOAD "VERIFY 66" 1

Press

(m)

on HP 9000 Series 200 computers, or

(W)

HP 9000 Series 300 computers, to load and run the program.

Program Operation

The Operation Verification program uses the HP

8566A/B

display to display program options and status, and allows the user to select options using the spectrum analyzer keyboard. The first few displays provide the user with selection menus for configuring the software to the available test equipment.

After the program name and revision is displayed for several seconds,

the LIST OF DEFAULTS display appears, providing the user with a

selection menu. At this point in the program, the user must enter

the HP model numbers and HP-IB addresses of

the

test equipment that will be used, as well as the local ac power line frequency. lb change one of the entries, position the pointer using the frontpanel knob and press

IHz).

Then, enter the appropriate HP-IB address, serial number, line frequency, or one of the valid model numbers listed in Table 5-4. It is sometimes desirable to perform specific Operation Verification tests without the full set of test equipment listed in

lhble 5-4. For example, several of the tests can be performed with no

test equipment by using the spectrum analyzer CAL OUTPUT signal as an input signal. If an item of test equipment is not available, it is not necessary to change the corresponding default entries in the LIST OF DEFAULTS display. From the LIST OF DEFAULTS display, the user may proceed with the program by pressing

1Hz).

However, a valid power sensor calibration data file must exist on the software disk before the program will proceed with testing. If such a file does not exist, the program will prompt the user to enter calibration data

through the computer keyboard. The sensor calibration data is then

stored on the software disk. An existing power sensor calibration data file may be reviewed or modified by reentering the power sensor

serial number in the LIST OF DEFAULTS display. After the LIST OF DEFAULTS display, the next display allows the user

to select whether the test results will be printed out or displayed on the spectrum analyzer CRT.

Next, the program checks to verify that each piece of test equipment responds at its designated HP-IB address. The user is prompted with a list of test equipment that does and does not respond, and is offered the choice of continuing with the program, repeating the equipment check, or returning to

the

LIST OF DEFAULTS display to change HP-IB addresses. The program will automatically limit the number of tests that can be performed, based on this list of available test equipment.

If the user chooses to proceed by pressing (Hz), the program attempts to measure the spectrum analyzer CAL OUTPUT signal, and prompts the user to connect the CAL OUTPUT to the RF INPUT and adjust the front-panel AMPTD CAL and FREQ ZERO controls as appropriate.

Refer to Figure 5-3 for the location of the AMPTD CAL and FREQ ZERO controls. Once these adjustments are within tolerance, the program activates the spectrum analyzer error correction (KSW) routine.

Once the error correction routine has completed, a test summary is

displayed on both the computer and the spectrum analyzer. Both test summaries provide a status report on test progress. In addition, the

test summary displayed on the spectrum analyzer provides the user with a selection menu of individual tests. The user enters the number

Operation Verification 5-7

of the desired test, followed by

(kHz)

to perform the test repetitively. If the user selects “All Tests”

IHz)

to perform the test one time, or

(selection 0), the program will run each of the tests in sequence,

skipping those tests that cannot be performed with the available test equipment.

Test results are printed or displayed at the completion of each individual test. Once a particular test is completed, the test summary

displays are updated to reflect whether the test passed.

FREQ. ZEROFREQ. ZERO

HP-IB Addresses

CdL

OUTPUT

Figure 5-3. RF Input and Calibration Controls

‘Ihble

5-4 lists the default assigned addresses and test equipment. For

AMbTD

CAL

dual bus systems, the select code for the test equipment is 7 and the select code for the instrument under test is 8. (The address for the HP

8566A/B

under test is 818.) In single bus systems, the select code for the test equipment is 7 and the select code for the instrument under test is 7.

‘able

5-4. HP-IB Addresses

Equipment

Frequency Synthesizer Pulse Generator’ System DVM Synthesized Sweeper Measuring Receiver

HP Model

HP 3335A

HP 8112A or HP 8116A

HP 3455 or HP 3456A

8340A/B

HP 8902A

Address

5-8

Operation Verification

HP-IB Printer

1 Required to test Option 462 Impulse Bandwidth.

Error Messages

Self-explanatory error messages are incorporated into the Operation Verification program to assist you in identifying errors.

‘I&t

Descriptions

The following test descriptions list the Specifications, Related

Performance Test, and Test Description for each test performed by the

Operation Verification program. The specifications listed below are

those of each Operation Verification test and are uncorrected (where applicable). Operation Verification is designed to test an instrument operating within a temperature range of

20°C

30°C.

Operation Verification 5-9

1. Input Attenuator Switching Check

Specification None

Related Performance

Test

Description

None

This is included as an aid to verify operation only and to assist in troubleshooting.

A signal source of known amplitude is connected to the spectrum analyzer and the analyzer is adjusted for a reference. The input

attenuator is stepped down from 10 dB to 70 level and the signal source are stepped up. This maintains the signal peak at the same approximate location on the display. The amplitude

of the signal is measured at each step using the marker function on the spectrum analyzer.

dB,

while the reference

5-l 0Operation Verification

2. IF Gain

Uncertainty

2. IF Gain Uncertainty

Specification

Related Performance

Test

Description

0.0

dBm

to -55.9

-56.0

dBm

to -129.9

IF Gain Uncertainty Test

A signal source of known amplitude is connected to the spectrum analyzer and the analyzer is adjusted for a reference level. The amplitude of the signal peak is measured in 0.1 dB steps from -0.1 to -1.9 from -10 dB to -120

dB,

in 2 dB steps from -1.9 dB to -9.9

dBm;

dB.

f0.6

dBm;

fl.O

dB,

and in 10 steps

Operation Verification

5-11

3. Scale Fidelity

WV0

Specification

< f

1 .O dB max over 0 to 80 dB display

5 f1.5dBmax

over

0to90 dB

display

Related Performance

Test

Description

Scale Fidelity Test

The specification listed is for cumulative error. Only cumulative error is measured in this procedure.

A signal source of known amplitude is connected to the spectrum

analyzer and the analyzer is adjusted for a reference. The signal source is stepped down in 1 dB steps and the displayed signal amplitude on the spectrum analyzer is measured at each step. This measurement is performed in both the 3

kHz

and 300

kHz

bandwidths,

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4. Scale Fidelity (Linear)

Specifkation

3% of Reference Level

4. Scale Fidelity (Linear)

Related Performance

Test

Description

Scale Fidelity Test

A signal source of known amplitude is connected to the spectrum analyzer and the analyzer is adjusted for a reference. The signal source is stepped down from -10 dB to -30 dB in 10 dB steps, and the amplitude of the displayed signal is measured using the marker function. This measured value is used to calculate the percent error from the established reference level.

Operation Verification

5-13

Agilent 8566B Installation Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Certification

Warranty

Assistance

Safety Notes

General Safety Considerations

How to Use This Manual

HP 8566B Documentation Description

General Information

Introducing the HP 8566B

Safety

Accessories Supplied

Accessories Available

Options

Serial Numbers

Calibration Cycle

Bench Operation

Electrostatic Discharge Information

Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Display

Original Packaging

Other Packaging

Sales and Service Offices

Installation

Safety

Preparation for Use

Initial Inspection

Power Requirements

To Install Standard Instruments

To Install Option 908 and 913 Instruments

To Set the HP-IB Address

From the Front Panel

Specifications

Introduction

Frequency

Measurement Range

Displayed Values

Resolution

Spectral Purity

Amplitude

Measurement Range

Displayed Values

Dynamic Range

Amplitude Uncertainty

Marker

Sweep

Inputs

IF INPUT

outputs

CAL OUTPUT

LO OUTPUT

Options

General

Environmental

Power Requirements

Humidity

X-Rays

Warm-Up Time

Weight

Dimensions

Performance Characteristics

Frequency

Resolution

Spectral Purity

Stability

Amplitude

RF Gain Uncertainty

Inputs

IF INPUT

RF INPUT

VIDEO INP

IF INP

EXT TRIGGER

outputs

Display Outputs

Recorder Outputs

SWEEP