Agilent Technologies 8722ES, 8722ET, 8720ET, 8719ET User Manual
Installation and Quick Start Guide
Agilent Technologies
8719ET/ES
8720ET/ES
8722ET/ES
Network Analyzers
Part Number: 08720-90391
Printed in USA
Print Date: February 2001
Supersedes: May 2000
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© Copyright 1999-2001 Agilent Technologies, Inc
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Certification
Agilent Technologies Company certifies that this product met its published specifications
at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its
calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of
Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute's calibration facility, and
to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
Regulatory and Warranty Information
The regulatory and warranty information is in the User's Guide.
Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available
for Agilent Technologies products. For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent
Technologies sales or service office. See Table 2-1 on page 2-26 for the nearest office.
Safety Notes
The following safety notes are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with
each of the notes and its meaning before operating this instrument.
WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss
of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, would result in damage to or destruction of
the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
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General Safety Considerations
SOFTKEY
WARNING For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only
with same type and rating (115V operation: T 5A 125V UL/ 230V
operation: T 4A H 250V IEC). The use of other fuses or material is
prohibited.
WARNING This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthing
ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only
be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth
contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor, inside or
outside the instrument, is likely to make the instrument dangerous.
Intentional interruption is prohibited.
CAUTION Ventilation Requirements: When installing the instrument in a cabinet,
the convection into and out of the instrument must not be restricted. The
ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum
operating temperature of the instrument by 4 °C for every 100 watts
dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is
greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used.
How to Use This Guide
This guide uses the following conventions:
Front-Panel Key
Screen Text This represents text displayed on the instrument’s screen.
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This represents a key physically located on the
instrument.
This represents a “softkey,” a key whose label is
determined by the instrument’s firmware.
Documentation Map
The Installation and Quick Start Guide provides procedures for
installing, configuring, and verifying the operation of the analyzer. It
also will help you familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the
analyzer.
The User’s Guide shows how to make measurements, explains
commonly-used features, and tells you how to get the most
performance from your analyzer.
The Reference Guide provides reference information, such as
specifications, menu maps, and key definitions.
The Programmer’s Guide provides general GPIB programming
information, a command reference, and example programs. The
Programmer’s Guide contains a CD-ROM with example programs.
The CD-ROM provides the Installation and Quick Start Guide, the
User’s Guide, the Reference Guide, and the Programmer’s Guide in
PDF format for viewing or printing from a PC.
The Service Guide provides information on calibrating,
troubleshooting,andservicingyouranalyzer. The Service Guide is not
part of a standard shipment and is available only as Option 0BW, or
by ordering part number 08720-90397. A CD-ROM with the Service
Guide in PDF format is included for viewing or printing from a PC.
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Contents
1. Installing Your Analyzer
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
STEP 1. Verify the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Analyzer Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Analyzer Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
To Configure the Standard Analyzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
To Configure an Analyzer with a High Stability Frequency Reference (Option 1D5) . . .1-10
To Configure the Analyzer with Printers or Plotters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
To Configure the Analyzer for Bench Top or Rack Mount Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
To View the Installed Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
To Initiate the Analyzer Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
To Run the Operator's Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
To Test the Transmission Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24
To Test the Reflection Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
STEP 6. Back Up the EEPROM Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
EEPROM Backup Disk Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
2. Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Analyzer Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Measurement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Step 1. Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Step 2. Make a measurement calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Step 3. Measure the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Step 4. Output measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Learning to Make Transmission Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Step 1. Choose the measurement parameters with your test device connected . . . . . . . . .2-6
Step 2. Perform a measurement calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Step 3. Measure the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Step 4. Output measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Measuring Other Transmission Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Learning to Make Reflection Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Step 1. Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Step 2. Make a measurement calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Step 3. Measure the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Step 4. Output measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Measuring Other Reflection Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
If You Encounter a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Power-Up Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Data Entry Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
No RF Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
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1 Installing Your Analyzer
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Installing Your Analyzer
Introduction
Introduction
This chapter shows you how to install your analyzer and confirm the correct operation, by
following the steps below:
• STEP 1. Verify the Shipment on page 1-3
• STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels on page 1-5
• STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements on page 1-7
• STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer on page 1-9
• STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation on page 1-20
• STEP 6. Back Up the EEPROM Disk on page 1-26
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STEP 1. Verify the Shipment
1. Unpack the contents of all the shipping containers.
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STEP 1. Verify the Shipment
WARNING The analyzer weighs approximately 54 pounds (25 kilograms). Use correct
lifting techniques.
2. Carefully inspect the analyzer to ensure that it was not damaged during shipment.
NOTE If your analyzer was damaged during shipment, contact your nearest Agilent
Technologies office or sales representative. A list of Agilent Technologies sales and
service offices is provided in Table 2-1 on page 2-26.
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STEP 1. Verify the Shipment
3. Verify that all the accessories have been included with the analyzer.
ItemNumber Part Number Description
1 08720-90391 Installation and Quick Start Guide
2 08720-90392 User's Guide
3 08720-90393 Reference Guide
4 08753-90475 Programmer’s Guide
5 08720-90418 CD-ROM
6 unique to instrument EEPROM Backup Disk
7 unique to country AC power cable
8 5062-3978 Rack Flange Kit (Option 1CM only)
8 5062-4072 Rack Flange Kit with Handles (Option 1CP only)
8 5062-3990 Front Handle Kit (standard)
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STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels
STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and
Rear Panels
Analyzer Front Panel
CAUTION Do not mistake the line switch for the disk eject button. See the figure below. If the
line switch is mistakenly pushed, the instrument will be turned off, losing all settings
and data that have not been saved.
1 LINE (power on/off) switch 8 RESPONSE function block
2 Display 9 ACTIVE CHANNEL keys
3 Disk drive 10 ENTRY block
4 Disk eject button 11 INSTRUMENT STATE function block
5 Softkeys
6 key
Return
7 STIMULUS function block 14 ES models only:
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12 key
Preset
13 ES models only: R CHANNEL connectors
ET models only:
PORT 1
and
PORT 2
REFLECTION
and
TRANSMISSION
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STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels
Analyzer Rear Panel
1 10 MHZ REFERENCE ADJUST
a
2 10 MHZ PRECISION REFERENCE
OUTPUT
a
3 Fan
4 Line voltage selector switch
5 Power cord receptacle, with fuse
6 KEYBOARD input (mini-DIN)
7 RS-232 interface
8 PARALLEL interface
9 GPIB connector
10 EXTERNAL MONITOR: VGA
a. Option 1D5 only.
b. Option 085 only.
11 RF IN/OUT
b
12 Serial number plate
13 BIAS INPUTS and FUSES
14 TEST SET I/O INTERCONNECT
15 MEASURE RESTART
16 LIMIT TEST
17 TEST SEQUENCE
18 EXTERNAL TRIGGER connector
19 EXTERNAL AM connector
20 AUXILIARY INPUT connector
21 EXTERNAL REFERENCE INPUT
connector
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STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements
STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements
1. Set the line-voltage selector to the
position that corresponds to the AC power
source.
3. Ensure the operating environment meets
the following requirements:
2. Ensure the available AC power source
meets the following requirements:
• 90–132 VAC
• 47–66 Hz / 400 Hz (single phase)
-or-
• 198–265 VAC
• 47–66 Hz (single phase)
The analyzer power consumption is 350 VA
maximum.
4. Verify that the power cable is not
damaged, and that the power-source
outlet provides a protective earth contact.
• 0 to 55 °C
• < 95% relative humidity at 40 °C
(non-condensing)
• < 15,000 feet (≈ 4,500 meters) altitude
Some analyzer performance parameters are
specified for 25 °C ±5 °C. Refer to the
Reference Guide for information on the
environmental compatibility of warranted
performance.
WARNING
Any interruption of the
protective (grounding)
conductor or
disconnection of the
protective earth terminal,
can result in personal
injury, or may damage the
analyzer.
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STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements
5. Ensure there are at least six inches of clearance between the sides and back of either the
stand-alone analyzer or the system cabinet.
CAUTION The environmental temperature must be 4 °C less than the maximum
operating temperature of the analyzer for every 100 watts dissipated in the
cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is >800 watts, then you
must provide forced convection.
6. Set up a static-safe workstation. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy
electronic components.
• static-control table mat and earth
ground wire: part number 9300-0797
• wrist-strap cord: part number 9300-0980
• wrist-strap: part number 9300-1367
• heel-straps: part number 9300-1308
• floor mat: not available through Agilent
Technologies
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STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer
STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer
This step shows you how to set up your particular analyzer configuration.
• standard configuration
• Option 1D5 configuration − high stability frequency reference
• printer or plotter configuration
• rack-mount configuration
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STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer
To Configure the Standard Analyzer
Connect test port cables and optional adapters if you are using other connector types.
To Configure an Analyzer with a High Stability Frequency
Reference (Option 1D5)
Connect the jumper cable on the analyzer rear panel as shown.
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STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer
PARALLEL
COPY
GPIO
COPY
GPIO
To Configure the Analyzer with Printers or Plotters
1. Connect your printer or plotter to the corresponding interface.
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2. If you are using the parallel interface, press and toggle until your
choice of or appears.
Local
If you choose:
the parallel port is dedicated for
normal copy device use (printers
or plotters).
the parallel port is dedicated for
general purpose I/O. The
analyzer controls the data input
oroutput through the sequencing
capability of the analyzer.
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SET ADDRESSES
PRINTER PORT
PLOTTER PORT
SET ADDRESSES
PLOTTER PORT
DISK
GPIB
PARALLEL
SERIAL
PLOTTER PORT
PRINTER PORT
GPIB
PARALLEL [COPY]
PARALLEL
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3. Press and then choose either or
, depending on your printer/plotter device. Or, if you are plotting
your files to disk, press .
4. Press the key that corresponds to your printer or plotter interface: ,
(parallel port), or (serial port).
NOTE The plotter menu is shown as an example. It will only appear if you select
. Similar interface choices will appear if you select
.
• If you select , the GPIB address
selection is active. Enter the GPIB
address of your printer or plotter,
followed by .
• If you have already selected the
parallel-port configuration, you must
also select in this menu in
order to generate a hardcopy.
x1
choice for the
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PLOTTER BAUD RATE
PRINTER BAUD RATE
PLOTTER PORT
XMIT CNTRL
Xon/Xoff
DTR/DSR
PRINTER PORT
Xon/Xoff
DTR/DSR
STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer
5. If you will be using the serial port, adjust the analyzer's baud rate until it is equal to the
baud rate set on the peripheral by pressing or
and the and front panel keys.
NOTE The plotter menu is shown as an example. It will only appear if you select
.
You can set the analyzer to the following
baud rates:
• 1200
• 2400
• 4800
• 9600
• 19200
6. Also, if you will be using the serial port, you must toggle the transmission control
(handshaking protocol) until your choice of or
appears (equal to the transmission control set on the peripheral). The printer menu is
shown as an example. It will only appear if you select .
NOTE Transmission control for plotters is set programmatically.
• sets transmission
on/transmission off (software
handshake).
• sets data terminal
ready/data set ready (hardware
handshake).
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