Agilent Technologies 8753ES, 8753ET User Manual

Installation and Quick Start Guide

8753ET/ES

Network Analyzers

Part Number: 08753-90471

Printed in USA

Print Date: February 2001

Supersedes: May 2000

Notice

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material,

including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose. Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance,or use of this material.

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 2-28 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.

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 08753-90484. A CD-ROM with the Service Guide in PDF format is included for viewing or printing from a PC.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Step 1. Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Step 2. Make a measurement calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Step 3. Measure the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Step 4. Output measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Measuring Other Reﬂection Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

If You Encounter a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

Power-Up Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

Data Entry Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26

No RF Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26

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1 Installing Your Analyzer

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Installing Your Analyzer

Introduction

This chapter shows you how to install your analyzer and conﬁrm the correct operation, by following the steps below:

1. Verify the shipment.

2. Familiarize yourself with the analyzer front and rear panels.

3. Meet electrical and environmental requirements.

4. Conﬁgure the analyzer.

5. Verify the analyzer operation.

6. Back up the EEPROM disk.

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STEP 1. Verify the Shipment

1. Unpack the contents of all the shipping containers.

WARNING The analyzer weighs approximately 46 pounds (21 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 2-28.

ES models only: the PORT 1 and PORT 2 connectors move. This is NOT a defect.

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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 08753-90471 Installation and Quick Start Guide 2 08753-90472 User's Guide 3 08753-90473 Reference Guide 4 08753-90475 Programmer’s Guide 5 08753-90469 CD-ROM 6 08753-10013 EEPROM Backup Disk 7 unique to country AC power cable 8 5062-9216 Rack Flange Kit (Option 1CM only) 8 5062-9236 Rack Flange Kit with Handles (Option 1CP only) 8 5062-9229 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 R CHANNEL connectors

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12 key

Preset

13 PROBE POWER connectors

15 ES models only:

PORT 1

and

PORT 2

ET models only:

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

2 10MHZPRECISIONREFERENCE

OUTPUT

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

1.Option 1D5 only.

11 Serial number plate 12 BIAS INPUTS and FUSES 13 TEST SET I/O INTERCONNECT 14 MEASURE RESTART 15 LIMIT TEST 16 TEST SEQUENCE 17 EXTERNAL TRIGGER connector 18 EXTERNAL AM connector 19 AUXILIARY INPUT connector 20 EXTERNAL REFERENCE

INPUT connector

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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:

• 0 to 55 °C

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.

• < 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

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

STEP 4. Conﬁgure the Analyzer

3. Press . Then, depending on your printer/plotter device, choose either or . 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 printed or plotted copy.

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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