Agilent Technologies 89441A User Manual

Agilent Technologies 89441A Getting Started Guide
Agilent Technologies Part Number 89441-90076
For instruments with firmware version A.08.00 Printed in U.S.A.
Print Date: June 2000 © Agilent Technologies 1994, 1995, 2000. All rights reserved. 8600 Soper Hill Road Everett, Washington 98205-1298 U.S.A.
This software and documentation is based in part on the Fourth Berkeley Software Distribution under license from The Regents of the University of California. We acknowledge the following individuals and institutions for their role in the development: The Regents of the University of California .

The Analyzer at a Glance

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Front Panel
1-A softkey’s function changes as different
menus are displayed. Its current function is determined by the video label to its left, on the analyzer’s screen.
2-The analyzer’s screen is divided into two
main areas. The menu area, a narrow column at the screen’s right edge, displays softkey labels. The data area, the remaining portion of the screen, displays traces and other data.
3-The POWER switch turns the analyzer on
and off.
4-Use a 3.5 inch flexible disk (DS,HD) in this
disk drive to save your work.
11-Use the SYSTEM hardkeys and their
menus to control various system functions (online help, plotting, presetting, and so on).
12-Use the MEASUREMENT hardkeys and
their menus to control the analyzer’s receiver and source, and to specify other measurement parameters.
13-The REMOTE OPERATION hardkey and
LED indicators allow you to set up and monitor the activity of remote devices.
14-Use the MARKER hardkeys and their
menus to control marker positioning and marker functions.
5-The KEYBOARD connector allows you to
attach an optional keyboard to the analyzer. The keyboard is most useful for writing and editing Agilent Instrument BASIC programs.
6- The SOURCE connector routes the
analyzer’s source output to your DUT. If option AY8 (internal RF source) is installed, the conector is a type-N. If option AY8 is not installed, the connector is a BNC. Output impedance is selectable: 50 ohms or 75 ohms with option 1D7 (minimum loss pads).
7-The EXT TRIGGER connector lets you
provide an external trigger for the analyzer.
8-The PROBE POWER connectors provides
power for various Agilent active probes.
9-The INPUT connector routes your test signal
or DUT output to the analyzer’s receiver. Input impedance is selectable: 50 ohms or 75 ohms with option 1D7 (minimum loss pads).
10-Use the DISPLAY hardkeys and their
menus to select and manipulate trace data and to select display options for that data.
15-The knob’s primary purpose is to move a
marker along the trace. But you can also use it to change values during numeric entry, move a cursor during text entry, or select a hypertext link in help topics
16-Use the Marker/Entry key to determine the
knob’s function. With the Marker indicator illuminated the knob moves a marker along the trace. With the Entry indicator illuminated the knob changes numeric entry values.
17-Use the ENTRY hardkeys to change the
value of numeric parameters or to enter numeric characters in text strings.
18-The optional CHANNEL 2 input connector
routes your test signal or DUT output to the analyzer’s receiver. Input impedance is selectable: 50 ohms, 75 ohms, or 1 megohm. For ease of upgrading, the CHANNEL 2 BNC connector is installed even if option AY7 (second input channel) is not installed.
For more details on the front panel, display the online help topic “Front Panel”. See the chapter “Using Online Help” if you are not familiar with using the online help index.
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Saftey Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
GENERAL
This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). The protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation instructions.
All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 60825-1.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2 environment. It is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters. Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature range.
BEFORE APPLYING POWER
Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage, the correct fuse is installed, and all safety precautions are taken. Note the instrument’s external markings described under Safety Symbols.
GROUND THE INSTRUMENT
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover must be connected to an electrical protective earth ground. The instrument must be connected to the ac power mains through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.
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FUSES
Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders. To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
DO NOT REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT COVER
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel.
Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel.
WARNING The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure,
practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Caution The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
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Safety Symbols
Warning, risk of electric shock
Caution, refer to accompanying documents
Alternating current
Both direct and alternating current
Earth (ground) terminal
Protective earth (ground) terminal
Frame or chassis terminal
Terminal is at earth potential.
Standby (supply). Units with this symbol are not completely disconnected from ac mains when
this switch is off
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Notation Conventions
Before you use this book, it is important to understand the types of keys on the front panel of the analyzer and how they are denoted in this book.
Hardkeys Hardkeys are front-panel buttons whose functions are always the same.
Hardkeys have a label printed directly on the key. In this book, they are printed like this: [
Hardkey
Softkeys Softkeys are keys whose functions change with the analyzer’s current menu selection. A softkey’s function is indicated by a video label to the left of the key (at the edge of the analyzer’s screen). In this book, softkeys are printed like this: [
Toggle Softkeys Some softkeys toggle through multiple settings for a parameter. Toggle softkeys have a word highlighted (of a different color) in their label. Repeated presses of a toggle softkey changes which word is highlighted with each press of the softkey. In this book, toggle softkey presses are shown with the requested toggle state in bold type as follows: “Press [
Shift Functions In addition to their normal labels, keys with blue lettering also have a shift function. This is similar to shift keys on an pocket calculator or the shift function on a typewriter or computer keyboard. Using a shift function is a two-step process. First, press the blue [ display). Then press the key with the shift function you want to enable. Shift function are printed as two key presses, like this: [
Shift][Shift Function
].
key name on
]”means“pressthesoftkey [
] key (at this point, the message “shift” appears on the
Shift
]
key name
].
softkey
] until the selection on is active.”
Numeric Entries Numeric values may be entered by using the numeric keys in the lower right hand ENTRY area of the analyzer front panel. In this book values which are to be entered from these keys are indicted only as numerals in the text, like this: Press 50, [
Ghosted Softkeys A softkey label may be shown in the menu when it is inactive. This occurs when a softkey function is not appropriate for a particular measurement or not available with the current analyzer configuration. To show that a softkey function is not available, the analyzer ‘’ghosts’’ the inactive softkey label. A ghosted softkey appears less bright than a normal softkey. Settings/values may be changed while they are inactive. If this occurs, the new settings are effective when the configuration changes such that the softkey function becomes active.
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In This Book

This book, “Agilent Technologies 89441A Getting Started Guide”, is designed to help you become comfortable with the Agilent 89441A Vector Signal Analyzers. It provides step-by step examples of how to use this analyzer to perform tasks which you have probably performed with other analyzers. By performing these tasks you will become familiar with many of the basic features—and how those features fit together to perform actual measurements.
This book also contains a chapter to help you prepare the analyzer for use, including instructions for inspecting and installing the analyzer.
To Learn More About the Analyzer
You may need to use other books in the analyzer’s manual set. See the “Documentation Roadmap” at the end of this book to learn what each book contains.
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Table of Contents

1 Using Online Help
To learn about online help 1-2
To display help for hardkeys and softkeys 1-3
To display a related help topic 1-4
To select a topic from the help index 1-5
2 Making Simple Noise Measurements
To measure random noise 2-2
To measure band power 2-3
To measure signal to noise ratios 2-4
To measure adjacent-channel power 2-6
3 Using Gating to Characterize a Burst Signal
To Use Time Gating 3-2
4MeasuringRelativePhase
To measure the relative phase of an AM signal 4-2
To measure the relative phase of an PM signal 4-4
5 Characterizing a Filter
To set up a frequency response measurement 5-2
To use the absolute marker 5-4
To use the relative marker 5-5
To use the search marker 5-6
To display phase 5-7
To display coherence 5-8
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6 General Tasks
To set up peripherals. 6-2
To print or plot screen contents 6-3
To save data with an internal or RAM disk 6-4
To recall data with an internal or RAM disk 6-5
To format a disk 6-6
To create a math function 6-7
To use a math function 6-8
To display a summary of instrument parameters 6-9
Inspection and Installation
7 Preparing the Analyzer for Use
Preparing the Analyzer for Use 7-2
To do the incoming inspection 7-5
To connect the sections 7-7
To install the analyzer 7-9
To change the IF section’s line-voltage switch 7-10
To change the RF section’s line-voltage switch 7-11
To change the IF section’s fuse 7-12
To change the RF section’s fuse 7-13
To connect the analyzer to a LAN 7-14
To connect the analyzer to a serial device 7-15
To connect the analyzer to a parallel device 7-15
To connect the analyzer to an GPIB device 7-16
To connect the analyzer to an external monitor 7-16
To connect the optional keyboard 7-17
To connect the optional minimum loss pad 7-18
To clean the screen 7-19
To store the analyzer 7-19
To transport the analyzer 7-20
If the IF section will not power up 7-21
If the RF section will not power up 7-22
If the analyzer’s stop frequency is 10 MHz 7-23
Index
Documentation Road Map
Need Assistance
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Using Online Help
You can learn about your analyzer from online help which is built right into the instrument and is available to you any time you use the analyzer. This section shows you how to use online help to learn about specific keys or topics. You can use online help in conjunction with other documentation to learn about your analyzer in depth, or you can refresh your memory for keys you seldom use. You can use online help while working with your analyzer since online help does not alter the analyzer setup.
1-1
Using Online Help
To learn about online help
1 Enter the online help system:
Press [
2 Display online help for the [
Press [
3 Use the knob or the up-arrow or down-arrow keys to move through the pages. 4 Quit online help:
Press [ or Press [
Take a few moments to read the help overview. It’s only five pages long, and it includes descriptions of advanced features like the index and cross-reference “links” that can help you locate the information you need more quickly.
When you enter the help system it displays help on the last key you pressed. If you have just turned on the analyzer online help for the [
].
Help
Help
] on the numeric keypad.
5
].
Help
] on the keypad.
0
] hardkey:
] key is displayed.
Help
This legend shows which numeric keys access online help features
When you quit help, the analyzer restores the display and menu that was displayed before you enabled help. Using online help does not alter your measurement setup.
1-2
Using Online Help
To display help for hardkeys and softkeys
This example displays topics related to triggering.
1 Enter the online help system:
Press [
2 Display help for a hardkey:
Press [
3 Use the knob or the up and down arrow keys to page through the topic. 4 Select a softkey topic:
Press [
5 Quit online help:
Press [ or Press [
Pressing [ other key when help is enabled, the analyzer displays a help topic describing the key’s function. For help on the preset state, select “Preset hardkey” from the help index (you will learn how to do this later in this section) or press [ then [
].
Help
].
Trigger
trigger type
Help
] on the keypad.
0
Help
], [
IF channel 1
]
] always returns the analyzer to its preset state. If you press any
Preset
].
].
Preset
]
These lines show the name of the selected softkey and the path to its hardkey
1-3
Using Online Help
To display a related help topic
This example displays topics related to saving and recalling.
1 Enter the online help system:
Press [
2 Display help for a hardkey:
Press [
3 Scroll with the knob to highlight the Math topic. 4 Select that topic:
Press [
5 Return to previous topics:
Press [
6 Quit online help:
Press [ On a given screen full of online help text, there may be several special words (or
phrases) that are linked to related topics. Most of these words are underlined to identify them as links, but one is highlighted to identify it as the currently-selected link. The knob allows you to select a different link by moving the highlighting from one link to the next. Once you’ve selected the link you want, press [
].
Help
Save/Recall
].
4
].
7
Help
].
].
] on the keypad to display the related topic.
4
The highlighted link shows what topic is displayed if you press 4
Underlined links show other topics available from this online help topic
You can follow links through as many as 20 topics and still return to the original topic. Just press [
] one time for each link you followed, and you’ll return to the
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original topic via all of the related topics you displayed.
1-4
Using Online Help
To select a topic from the help index
1 Enter the online help system:
Press [
2 Display the index:
Press [
3 Turn the knob to select the topic you want help on
or
for faster paging press and hold the up-arrow or down-arrow keys then use the knob to select a topic.
4 Display the topic:
Press [
5 Quit online help:
Press [ or Press [
The help index contains an alphabetical listing of all help topics. Most topics listed in the index describe the hardkeys and softkeys, but some are of a more general nature. These more general topics are only available via the index or via “links” from related topics. An example appears below–the “Front Panel Tour” topic is only available through the index or the “links”, not by pressing any hardkey or softkey.
Help
].
1
].
4
Help
].
0
].
].
You can select any topic in the index by scrolling to highlight it then pressing 4
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Making Simple Noise Measurements
This chapter shows you how to make typical noise measurements. In this example, we will be making random noise, band power noise, and signal to noise measurements.
2-1
Making Simple Noise Measurements
To measure random noise
1 Initialize the analyzer:
Press [
2 Select a power spectral density measurement:
Press [
3 Turn on averaging:
Press [
4 Start an averaged measurement:
Press [
5 Use the knob to move the marker along the trace.
The display should be similar to the one shown below.
To learn more about the choices you make in this measurement, display online help for the various keys used (see “Using Online Help” if you are not familiar with how to do this).
].
Preset
Measurement Data
], [
Average
Meas Restart
average on
].
], [
](selectch1 with a 2-channel analyzer).
PSD
].
Normalized noise measurement
In this example you are measuring the noise-power of the analyzer’s noise floor. The displayed marker value reflects noise-power normalized to a 1-Hz bandwidth.
2-2
Making Simple Noise Measurements
To measure band power
1 Initialize the analyzer:
Press [
2 Turn on averaging:
Press [
3 Start an averaged measurement:
Press [
4 Turn on the band power markers:
Press [ Press [ Press [
5 Change the width of the band:
Press [ then use the knob to move the marker to the desired location. Press [ then use the knob to move the marker to the desired location.
The display should similar to the one below. The grid lines have been turned off to highlight the band power markers.
].
Preset
Average
Meas Restart
Marker Function ResBW/Window Marker Function
band right
band left
], [
average on
], [
Marker|Entry
],
].
], [
band power markers
], [
detector
], [
band power markers
].
], [
sample
], [
band pwr mkr on
]
], [
band power
]
].
],
Band power markers
Band power magnitude
In this example you are measuring the power of the analyzer’s noise floor within a defined band. The value displayed in the lower left corner of the display reflects the total power within the frequency band encompassed by the markers. The grid lines have been turned off to highlight the band power markers.
2-3
Making Simple Noise Measurements
To measure signal to noise ratios
1 Select the baseband receiver mode and initialize the analyzer:
Press [ Press [
Instrument Mode][receiver][RF section (0-10 MHz)
].
Preset
2 Supply a signal from the internal source:
Connect the SOURCE output to the INPUT with a BNC cable. Press [
Source
], [
source on
], [
sine freq
], 5, [
3 Place the marker on the signal peak:
Press [ or Press [
Marker
Shift
], [
], [
marker to peak
Marker
]
]
4 Select video averaging:
Press [
Average
], [
average on
]
5 Turn on the carrier-to-noise marker:
Press [
6 Press [
Marker Function
Marker|Entry
Rotate the knob to move the measurement band from the signal to a noise area.
The display should appear as below. The grid lines have been turned off to highlight the band power markers.
], [
band power markers
]
], [
].
]
MHz
band pwr mkr on
], [
power ratio
C/N
].
Measured noise band
The diamond shaped marker provides a reference point
Carrier to noise ratio
The value indicated in the lower left corner of the display reflects the difference between the marker level at the carrier peak and the total noise within the band markers.
2-4
Measured noise band
The diamond shaped marker provides a reference point
Making Simple Noise Measurements
7 Change to a normalized noise measurement:
Toggle to [
power ratio C/No
The display should appear as below. The grid lines have been turned off to highlight the band power markers.
The carrier-to-noise and carrier-to-normalized-noise marker measurements require that the standard (diamond shaped) marker be on the signal peak as a reference. If the marker is not on, the displayed value will only reflect the noise level.
Step 3 above illustrates that there are two ways to perform certain actions—by using the hardkey/softkey sequence or by using the short-cut shift/hardkey sequence.
]
Carrier-to-noise ratio normalized to one Hertz
Now the value indicated in the lower left corner of the display reflects the difference between the marker level at the carrier peak and the noise-power within the band markers normalized to one Hertz bandwidth.
You can perform band power measurements in either Vector or Scalar Mode. If you use Scalar mode and you have selected a combination of resolution bandwidth, window type, and number of frequency points such that the analyzer implements the detector, the analyzer will prompt you to select the sample detector in order to calculate the band power accurately.
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3
Using Gating to Characterize a Burst Signal
This chapter uses the time gating feature to analyze a multi-burst signal which is provided on the Signals Disk which accompanies the analyzer’s Operator’s Guide. Time gating allows you to isolate a portion of a time record for further viewing and analysis. For more details on time gating concepts see “Gating Concepts” in the Operator’s Guide.
3-1
Using Gating to Characterize a Burst Signal
To Use Time Gating
First we’ll look at the spectrum of the signal and see that three components exist. Then we’ll look at the time display of the burst signal and analyze each burst separately to determine which spectral components exist in each burst.
1 Select the baseband receiver mode and initialize the analyzer:
Press [ Press [
Instrument Mode][receiver][RF section (0-10 MHz)
].
Preset
2 Load the source signal file BURST.DAT into data register D3:
Insert the Signals Disk in the analyzer’s disk drive. Press [ Press [
Save/Recall
Return
], [
default disk
] (bottom softkey), [
], [
internal disk
catalog on
Rotate the knob until the file BURST.DAT is highlighted. Press [
recall trace
], [
from file into D3
], [
enter
].
3 Connect the SOURCE output to the INPUT with a BNC cable. 4 Turn on the source and select arbitrary signal D3:
Press [ Press [ The display should now appear as shown below.
Source Average
], [
], [
source on
average on
], [
].
source type
], [
arb data reg
].
] to select the internal disk drive.
] to display the files on the disk.
], [D3], [
Return
], [
arbitrary
].
The spectrum with averaging turned on. Note existence of three components.
3-2
Using Gating to Characterize a Burst Signal
5 Configure the display and the measurement:
Press [ Press [ Press [ Press [ Press [
], [
Display
], [
B
Measurement Data
Ref Lvl/Scale
], [
Trigger Time
], [
trigger type
main length
2grids
], [
], [
more display setup
], [ ], 50, [mV].
Yperdiv
], [
internal source
], 32, [us].
main time
], [
grids off
].
] (toggle to ch1 on a 2-channel analyzer).
].
6 Set up the time gating and examine the first burst:
Press [ Press [ Rotate the knob until the gate is at each end of the first burst signal. The display should now appear as shown to the left below.
], [
Time
ch1 gate dly
gate on
], [
Marker|Entry
], [
gate length
], 10, [us].
]
7 Examine the second burst:
Rotate the knob until the gate is at each end of the second burst signal. The display should now appear as shown to the right below.
Note that the [
] menu must be displayed, the [
Time
gate delay
] softkey active, and
theknobintheEntrymodetomovethegatebyturningtheknob.
Spectrum (top trace) of the burst is derived by gating the time signal (bottom trace). The gate’s delay and length are selected to encompass the burst signal (vertical markers show gate position). Note existence of the first spectral component in the left display and the existence of the other two components in the right display.
3-3
4
Measuring Relative Phase
This section shows you how to make typical relative phase measurements on modulated carrier signals. In this example, you measure the phase of sidebands on AM and PM signals relative to the carrier. The test signals are provided on the Signals Disk which accompanies the analyzer’s Operator’s Guide.
4-1
Measuring Relative Phase
To measure the relative phase of an AM signal
1 Select the baseband receiver mode and initialize the analyzer:
Press [ Press [
Instrument Mode][receiver][RF section (0-10 MHz)
].
Preset
2 Load AM and PM signals from the Signals Disk into registers and play the AM
signal through the source:
Insert the Signals Disk in the internal disk drive. Use the BNC cable to connect the SOURCE output to the INPUT. Press [ Press [
Save/Recall
], [
Return
], [
default disk
catalog on
], [
internal disk
]. Rotate the knob to highlight AMSIG.DAT Press [
recall trace
], [
from file into D1
], [
enter
]. Rotate the knob to highlight PMSIG.DAT Press [ Press [
from file into D2][enter
], [
Source
source on
].
], [
source type
], [
arbitrary
3 Configure the measurement and display:
Press [ Press [ Press [
Frequency Trigger Sweep
], [
], [
], [
span
trigger type
].
single
], 150, [
], [
internal source
kHz
],
],
4 Activate a different trace as a phase display:
Press [ Press [B], [ Press [
], [
Display
Data Format
2grids
Measurement Data
], [
phase wrap
],
], [
](selectch1 with a 2-channel analyzer),
spectrum
]
5 Start a single sweep:
Press [
Pause|Single
].
].
].
].
4-2
Measuring Relative Phase
6 Activate two traces:
Press [
], [A](twoActiveTraceLEDsarenowturnedon)
Shift
7 Turn on marker coupling and zero the offset marker on the carrier:
Press [ Press [ Press [
Marker
], [
Shift
], [
Shift
], [
couple mkrs on
Marker
Marker
],
] to place the marker on the carrier peak,
] to zero the offset marker.
8 Use the search marker to measure the phase of the two largest sidebands
relative to the carrier:
Press [ Press [
Marker Search
next peak
], [
next peak
], and note the phase displayed for the lower trace.
] again and note the phase.
The phase values vary with each sweep but for an AM signal the average phase of the sidebands is equal to the carrier phase.
4-3
Measuring Relative Phase
To measure the relative phase of an PM signal
Continue from “To measure the relative phase of an AM signal.”
1 Replace the arbitrary source AM signal with the PM signal in register D2:
Press [
2 Start a single sweep:
Press [
3 Zero the offset marker on the carrier:
Press [ Press [
4 Use the search marker to measure the phase of the two largest sidebands
relative to the carrier:
Press [ Press [
], [
Source
Pause|Single
Shift Shift
Marker Search
next peak
source type
], [
Marker
], [
Marker
] again and note the phase.
].
],
], [
], [
]
next peak
arb data reg
], [D2].
] and note the phase displayed for the lower trace.
The phase values vary with each sweep but for a PM signal the average phase of the two sidebands is equal to –90 degrees from the carrier.
4-4
5
Characterizing a Filter
This section shows you how to make a typical network measurement. In this example, we will be characterizing a 4.5 MHz bandpass filter.
5-1
Characterizing a Filter
To set up a frequency response measurement
Note: This measurement can only be performed with a 2-channel analyzer—you must
have option AY7.
You must use the source output and the channel 1 and channel 2 inputs on the IF section for network measurements.
1 Using a BNC “T” adapter or power splitter and BNC cables, connect the
analyzer’s SOURCE to the CHANNEL 1 input directly and to the CHANNEL 2 input through a filter as shown in the illustration below.
2 Select the IF baseband receiver mode and initialize the analyzer:
Press [ Press [
Instrument Mode][receiver][IF section (0-10 MHz)
].
Preset
3 Configure the analyzer to make two-channel frequency response measurements:
Press [
Measurement Data
], [
freq response
].
].
5-2
Characterizing a Filter
4 Configure the source and measurement for a frequency response measurement:
Press [ Press [ Press [ Press [
], [
Source
source type Return level
source on
], [
periodic chirp
], (bottom softkey)
], .5, [ Vrms].
],
],
Press [ Press [
Press [
Press [ Press [ Press [
Press [
Res Bw/Window
main window
], [
Range
], [
Average
num averages average type
Auto Scale
], [
], [
uniform
channel both
average on
], 50, [
], [
rms (video)
].
rbw mode arb
],
].
], [
ch* single range up-down
]
],
enter
].
].
5 Start an averaged measurement:
Press [
Meas Restart
The display should appear similar to that shown below. To learn more about the choices you make in this measurement, display online help for the various keys used (see “Using Online Help” if you are not familiar with how to do this).
Note the distinction between selecting the range (the sensitivity of the analyzer’s input circuitry) and selecting the scale (the position of the data on the display).
].
Frequency response data displays the output of a device-under-test divided by the input
5-3
Characterizing a Filter
To use the absolute marker
Continue from “To set up a frequency response measurement.”
1 Move the marker to the largest part of the frequency response trace:
Press [
Marker
], [
marker to peak
or Press [
Shift
], [
Marker
]
2 Move the marker with the knob to view the absolute gain/loss of this particular
filter network at different frequencies.
Note that there are two ways to perform some functions. In this example you may move the marker to the highest point on the trace by selecting the function in a softkey menu or by using a shift function.
].
The frequency and amplitude of the trace at the marker location are shown at the top of the display
The marker reflects the absolute amplitude and frequency
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Characterizing a Filter
To use the relative marker
Continue from “To set up a frequency response measurement” or from “Using theabsolutemarker.”
1 Move the marker to the largest part of the frequency response trace if it is not
already there:
Press [
Shift
], [
2 Establish the reference point for the relative (offset) marker:
Press [ or
Press [
Marker
], [
Shift
], [
3 Move the marker with the knob to view the relative gain/loss of this particular
filter at different frequencies.
The offset marker allows you to establish a reference point with the square-shaped marker. As you move diamond-shaped marker, the value displayed by the marker readout reflects the difference between the reference point and the marker.
Marker
zero offset
Marker
].
]
]
The marker frequency and amplitude reflect the value of the diamond-shaped marker relative to the offset (square) marker
The marker reflects the amplitude and frequency relative to the reference point
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Characterizing a Filter
To use the search marker
Complete “To set up a frequency response measurement” or continue from one of the previous marker measurements.
1 Move the marker to the largest part of the frequency response trace if it is not
already there:
Press [
Shift
], [
2 Activate and zero the offset marker if it is not already activated:
Press [
Shift
], [
3 Define the search target level and perform a search:
Press [ Press [ Press [
The search marker allows you to quickly find a target value. When the offset markerisactivatedthetargetvalueisrelativetothereferencepoint.
Marker Search
search target search right
Marker
Marker
], 6, [
], [
search left
].
].
], [
search setup
dB
],
],
].
With the offset marker activated, the search marker indicates the point on the trace which is separated from the offset marker by the target value
The search marker finds a Y-axis value with reference to a target value
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Characterizing a Filter
To display phase
Complete “To set up a frequency response measurement” or continue from one of the previous marker measurements.
1 Display a second trace:
Press [
2 Activate the second trace and define it as a frequency response measurement:
Press [
3 Specify phase data for the second trace:
Press [
4 Couple the markers on traces A and B:
Press [
5 Move the markers with the knob to determine phase with respect to frequency
response.
6 Overlap the two traces:
Press [ Press [
], [
Display
], [
B
Measurement Data
Data Format
], [
Marker
], [A].
Shift Display][single grid
].
2grids
], [
phase wrap
couple mkrs on
], [
frequency response
].
].
].
].
In this example, note that a trace which is displayed is not necessarily active (capable of being configured). You must specifically activate a displayed trace in order to change its configuration. For example, if you have chosen the relative marker in one trace then couple the markers, the marker on the second trace will be absolute, rather than relative, unless you activate the second trace and select the relative marker.
Coupling the markers on two traces lets you compare values at the same frequency
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Characterizing a Filter
To display coherence
Complete “To set up a frequency response measurement” or continue from one of the previous measurements.
1 Display a second trace:
Press [
2 Activate the second trace and select a coherence measurement:
Press [ [
Measurement Data
Display
], [
B
], [
2grids
Data Format
], [
more choices
].
], [
magnitude linear
], [
coherence
],
].
Coherence indicates the statistical validity of a frequency response measurement
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6
General Tasks
This chapter shows you how to perform various common tasks. These include setting up and using peripherals and defining and using math functions.
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General Tasks
To set up peripherals.
You may connect peripherals to three ports—one GPIB port, one serial port, and one parallel port. GPIB peripherals may include printers, plotters, and external disk drives. Supported serial devices are plotters and printers. Certain printers are parallel devices.
1 Connect the ports of your peripheral and analyzer with the correct cables. See
“Preparing the Analyzer for Use” for information on physical connections.
2 Turn on the peripherals. 3 Set up GPIB peripherals:
Determine the address of the peripheral from your peripheral’s documentation Use this as <num> below. On the analyzer, press [ Press the softkey corresponding to your device type. Press <num>, [ Repeat this step for each GPIB peripheral.
enter
Local/setup
].
], [
peripheral addresses
4 Set up serial peripherals:
Refer to your serial device’s documentation to select correct setup parameters. Press [
Serial 1 setup
] and enter the correct parameters.
].
Note that the parallel interface requires no special setup.
Display online help for more details on setup and parameter choices.
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To print or plot screen contents
1 Set up your printer or plotter if you haven’t already done so. 2 Select the output format and device type:
Press [ Press [
Plot/Print
device defaults
3 Select the type of output port:
Press [ and select the port to which your printer or plotter is attached.
4 Press [
Plot/Print
Local/Setup
], [
output fmt
] and select the desired format.
] and select a device if you want other than the default.
], [
], [
]
output to
system controller
].
General Tasks
5 Press [
Plot/Print
], [
start plot/print
]
Theanalyzerisonlyabletoinitiateprintingorplottingifitisattachedtoa printer or plotter and is designated as the system controller. If you haven’t already set up your printer or plotter, see “To set up peripherals.” All of the screen’s contents, except the softkey labels, are printed when you complete this task.
You may select various parameters under the [
plot item
]and[
plot/print setup
] softkeys depending on your particular peripheral. To learn more about these parameters, display online help for the relevant softkeys.
You must use the PLOT/PRINT menu to select the correct type of device and port before starting a plot or print of the screen contents.
With a plotter, you can elect to plot portions of the display
You can control certain device options, depending on your output device
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General Tasks
To save data with an internal or RAM disk
You may save trace data, instrument states, trace math functions, instrument BASIC programs, and time-capture buffers.
1 Select the default disk:
Press [ Press [
2 Press [
Save/Recall
nonvolatile RAM disk
Return
3 Press the softkey that matches the type of data you want to save. 4 Enter the file name if you have chosen to save to a file:
Use the hardkeys (which have now been remapped to represent the symbols etched to the lower right of them), softkeys, knob, and numeric keys to type in a file name.
5 Press [
For more information on the softkeys and parameter choices, display online help.
enter
], [
default disk
].
].
]
], [
volatile RAM disk
]or [
internal disk
]
If you are using the internal disk drive, you must insert a formatted 3.5-inch flexible disk into the analyzer’s internal disk drive. If you want to save data but the disk has not been previously formatted see “To format a disk.”
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General Tasks
To recall data with an internal or RAM disk
You may recall trace data, instrument states, trace math functions, instrument BASIC programs, and time-capture buffers.
1 Select the default disk:
Press [ Press [
2 Press [
Save/Recall
nonvolatile RAM disk
Return
3 To easily recall a file you may press [
stored on the disk then use the knob to scroll to the desired file.
4 Press the softkey that matches the type of data you want to recall (then select a
storage register if you are recalling a trace).
5 If you have not selected a file name from the catalog, enter the file name:
Use the hardkeys (which have now been remapped to represent the symbols etched to the lower right of them), softkeys, knob, and numeric keys to type in a file name.
6 Press [
enter
], [
default disk
].
].
]
], [
volatile RAM disk
]or [
catalog on
internal disk
]
] to display the names of files
For more information on the softkeys and parameter choices, display online help.
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General Tasks
To format a disk
1 Select the disk drive you want to format:
Press [ Press the softkey corresponding to the disk drive you want to format.
2 Press [
Select appropriate parameters for your disk drive (disk type, interleave etc.).
3 Press [
You may format 3.5-inch disks in the internal disk drive. They must be double-sided, high-density flexible disks that are not write-protected.
The analyzer may take a few minutes to format a disk (depending on the type of disk) and is unavailable for other tasks during that time.
Disk Utility
Return
perform format
Caution You can damage both the disk and the drive if you attempt to eject a disk when
the “Format disk in progress” message is displayed or when the disk’s “busy” light is on.
], [
], [
default disk
format disk
], [
].
proceed
].
].
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To create a math function
In this section you learn how to create a math function which inverts a signal.
1 Initialize the analyzer:
Press [
2 Define a constant:
Press [ Press [
3 Define a math function:
Press [ Press [
A math function remains in memory through a Preset but will be erased when you power down the analyzer. If you want to preserve the math function for future use, save it in the non-volatile RAM or on an internal disk.
Preset
Math
real part
Math
constant
], [
], [
]
define constant
], 1, [
enter
]
define F1
], [K1], [/], [
], [
], [
meas data
define K1
imag part
]
], 0, [
], [
spectrum
enter
].
], [
enter
].
General Tasks
You can create up to 6 functions and 5 constants
6-7
General Tasks
To use a math function
In this section you learn how to apply a a math function to a signal. This task assumes that you have completed “To create a math function.”
1 Initialize the analyzer:
Press [
2 Provide an averaged signal from the internal source:
Press [
3 Apply the inversion math function you created to this signal:
Press [
4 Press [
]
Preset
], [
Source
Measurement Data
Auto Scale
source on
].
], [
], [
Average
math func
], [
average on
], [F1].
].
A user-created math function is applied to a signal
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To display a summary of instrument parameters
General Tasks
1 Press [ 2
Press [
These summaries reflect the current states of important measurement, input, and source parameters. You may use these summaries to:
l
l
You will note that the contents of the measurement state differ depending on the instrument mode. This reflects the fact that some parameters are not used for a particular instrument mode.
View State
measurement state
quickly check the current setup
document the setup (The list can be printed or plotted.)
].
]or[input/source state].
State summaries provide a quick view of the instrument setup parameters
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7
Preparing the Analyzer for Use
7-1
Preparing the Analyzer for Use
This chapter contains instructions for inspecting and installing the analyzer. This chapter also includes instructions for cleaning the screen, transporting and storing the analyzer.
Power Requirements
The analyzer can operate from a single-phase ac power source supplying voltages as shown in the table. With all options installed, the total power consumption of both sections is less than 1025 VA.
AC Line Voltage
Range Frequency
90-140 Vrms 47-63 Hz
198-264 Vrms 47-63 Hz
The line-voltage selector switches are set at the factory to match the most commonly used line voltage in the country of destination; the appropriate fuses are also installed. To check or change either the line-voltage selector switch or the fuse, see the appropriate sections later in this chapter.
Warning Only a qualified service person, aware of the hazards involved, should
measure the line voltage.
Caution Before applying ac line power to the analyzer, ensure the line-voltage selector
switches are set for the proper line voltage and the correct line fuses are installed in the fuse holders.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
Power Cable and Grounding Requirements
On the GPIB connector, pin 12 and pins 18 through 24 are tied to chassis ground and the GPIB cable shield. The instrument frame, chassis, covers, and all exposed metal surfaces including the connectors’ outer shell are connected to chassis ground. However, if channel 2 in the IF section is not installed, the channel 2 BNC connector’s outer shell is not connected to chassis ground.
Warning DO NOT interrupt the protective earth ground or ‘’float’’ the analyzer.
This action could expose the operator to potentially hazardous voltages.
The analyzer is equipped with two three-conductor power cords which ground the analyzer when plugged into appropriate receptacles. The type of power cable plug shipped with each analyzer depends on the country of destination. The following figure shows available power cables and plug configurations.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
*The number shown for the plug is the industry identifier for the plug only, the number shown for the cable is an Agilent part number for a complete cable including the plug.
**UL listed for use in the United States of America.
Warning The power cable plug must be inserted into an outlet provided with a
protective earth terminal. Defeating the protection of the grounded analyzer cabinet can subject the operator to lethal voltages.
7-4
Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To do the incoming inspection
The analyzer was carefully inspected both mechanically and electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks or scratches, and it should meet its published specifications upon receipt.
1 Inspect the analyzer for physical damage incurred in transit. If the analyzer
was damaged in transit, do the following:
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Save all packing materials.
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File a claim with the carrier.
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Call your Agilent Technologies sales and service office.
Warning If the analyzer is mechanically damaged, the integrity of the protective
earth ground may be interrupted. Do not connect the analyzer to power if it is damaged.
2 Check that the line-voltage selector switches are set for the local line voltage.
Theline-voltageselectorswitchesaresetatthefactorytomatchthemost commonly used line voltage in the country of destination. To check or change the line-voltage selector switches, see ‘’To change the IF section’s line-voltage switch’’ and ‘’To change the RF section’s line-voltage switch.’’
3 Check that the correct line fuses are installed in the fuse holders.
Thefusesareinstalledatthefactoryforthemostcommonlyusedlinevoltagein the country of destination. There is one line fuse in the IF section and one line fuse in the RF section. To determine if the correct line fuses are installed, see ‘’To change the IF section’s fuse’’ and ‘’To change the RF section’s fuse.’’
4 Connect the IF section to the RF section.
For instructions on connecting the sections, see ‘’To connect the sections.’’
5 Using the supplied power cords, plug the analyzer’s IF section and RF section
into appropriate receptacles.
The analyzer is shipped with two three-conductor power cords that ground the analyzer when plugged into appropriate receptacles. The type of power cable plug shipped with each analyzer depends on the country of destination.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
6 Set the RF section’s rear panel and front panel power switches to on.
Press the ‘’ rear panel and on the lower left of the front panel. The RF section provides standby power for the high precision frequency reference. The rear-panel line switch interrupts all power including standby power when you press the ‘’ symbol end of the switch. The front-panel power switch interrupts all power except standby power when you press the ‘’O
l‘’ symbol end of the rocker-switches located on the lower right of the
O‘’
I
‘’ symbol end of the switch.
7 Set the IF section’s power switch to on.
Press the ‘’ front panel. The analyzer requires about 30 seconds to complete its power-on routine.
l‘’ symbol end of the rocker-switch located on the lower left of the
8 Test the electrical performance of the analyzer using the operation verification
or the performance tests in chapter 2, ‘’Verifying Specifications’’ in the Installation and Verification Guide.
The operation verification tests verify the basic operating integrity of the analyzer; these tests take about 2.5 hours to complete and are a subset of the performance tests. The performance tests verify that the analyzer meets all the performance specifications; these tests take about 5 hours to complete.
7-6
Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To connect the sections
Do NOT use the IF section’s EXT REF OUT connector or optional OVEN REF OUT connector as an external reference output.
1 Attach the IF section to the RF section.
If the hardware is not installed, follow the instructions supplied with the Rear Panel Lock Foot Kit. If the hardware is already installed, slide the IF section on top of the RF section making sure the front lock-links engage the IF section’s frame. Screw the rear lock feet together.
2 Connect the RF section’s SERIAL 2 port to the IF section’s SERIAL 2 port using
the supplied serial interface interconnect cable. Make sure the end of the cable with the EMI suppressor is conected to the IF section.
3 Connect the RF section’s OVEN REF OUT connector to the EXT REF IN
connector using the supplied coax BNC-to-coax BNC connector.
If the RF section does not have the OVEN REF OUT connector (option AY4, Delete High Precision Frequency Reference), connect a 1 MHz, 2 MHz, 5 MHz, or 10 MHz sine or square wave, with an amplitude greater than 0 dBm to the RF section’s EXT REF IN connector. For best residual phase-noise, use 10 MHz with an amplitude greater than or equal to 5 dBm. See the Technical Data publication in the beginning of your Installation and Verification Guide for specifications that require the high precision frequency reference.
4 Connect the RF section’s 10 MHz REF TO IF SECTION connector to the IF
section’s EXT REF IN connector using the supplied 12-inch BNC-to-BNC cable.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
5 Connect the IF section’s SOURCE connector to the RF section’s IN connector
using the supplied 8.5-inch BNC-to-BNC cable.
6 Connect the IF section’s CHANNEL 1 connector to the RF section’s OUT
connector using the supplied 8.5-inch BNC-to-BNC cable.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To install the analyzer
The analyzer is shipped with plastic feet in place, ready for use as a portable bench analyzer. The plastic feet are shaped to make full-width modular instruments self-align when they are stacked.
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Install the analyzer to allow free circulation of cooling air.
Cooling air enters the analyzer through the rear panel and exhausts through both sides.
Warning To prevent potential fire or shock hazard, do not expose the analyzer
to rain or other excessive moisture.
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Protect the analyzer from moisture and temperatures or temperature changes that cause condensation within the analyzer.
The operating environment specifications for the analyzer are listed in the
Technical Data publication in the beginning of your Installation and Verification Guide.
Caution Use of the equipment in an environment containing dirt, dust, or corrosive
substances will drastically reduce the life of the disk drive and the flexible disks. The flexible disks should be stored in a dry, static-free environment.
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To install the analyzer in an equipment cabinet, follow the instructions shipped with the rack mount kits.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To change the IF section’s line-voltage switch
The line-voltage selector switch is set at the factory to match the most commonly used line voltage in the country of destination.
1 Unplug the power cord from the IF section (the section with ‘’Agilent 89431A’’
silk screened on the lower right rear panel).
2 Slide the line voltage selector switch to the proper setting for the local line
voltage.
3 Check to see that the proper fuse is installed. See ‘’To change the IF section’s
fuse.’’
AC Line Voltage Voltage
Range Frequency
90-140 Vrms 47-440 Hz 115
198-264 Vrms 47-63 Hz 230
Select
Switch
Warning Only a qualified service person, aware of the hazards involved, should
measure the line voltage.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To change the RF section’s line-voltage switch
The line-voltage selector switch is set at the factory to match the most commonly used line voltage in the country of destination.
1 Unplug the power cord from the RF section (the section with “Agilent 89431A”
silk screened on its lower left rear panel).
2 Using a small screw driver, pry open the power selector cover.
3 Remove the cylindrical line voltage selector. 4 Position the cylindrical line voltage selector so the required voltage will be
facing out of the power selector, then reinstall.
AC Line Voltage
Range Frequency
90-110 Vrms 47-63 Hz 100 103-140 Vrms 47-63 Hz 120 198-242 Vrms 47-63 Hz 220 216-264 Vrms 47-63 Hz 240
Selector Switch
Warning Only a qualified service person, aware of the hazards involved, should
measure the line voltage.
5 Check to see that the proper fuse is installed. See ‘’To change the RF section’s
fuse.’’
6 Close the power selector by pushing firmly on the power selector cover. 7 Check that the correct line voltage appears through the power selector cover.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To change the IF section’s fuse
Thefuseisinstalledatthefactorytomatchthemostcommonlyusedline voltage in the country of destination.
1 Unplug the power cord from the IF section (the section with ‘’Agilent 89410A’’
silk screened on its lower right rear panel).
2 Using a small screw driver, press in and turn the fuse holder cap
counter-clockwise. Remove when the fuse cap is free from the housing.
3 Pull the fuse from the fuse holder cap. 4 To reinstall, select the proper fuse and place in the fuse holder cap.
AC Line Voltage
Range Frequency
90-140 Vrms 47-440 Hz 115 2110-0342 8 A 250 V Normal Blow 198-264 Vrms 47-63 Hz 230 2110-0055 4 A 250 V Normal Blow
Voltage
Select
Switch
Agilent Part
Number
Fuse
Type
5 Place the fuse holder cap in the housing and turn clockwise while pressing in.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To change the RF section’s fuse
Thefuseisinstalledatthefactorytomatchthemostcommonlyusedline voltage in the country of destination.
1 Unplug the power cord from the RF section (the section with “Agilent 89431A”
silk screened on its lower left rear panel).
2 Using a small screw driver, pry open the power selector cover.
3 Pull the white fuse holder out of the power selector and remove the fuse from
the fuse holder.
4 Select the proper fuse and place in the fuse holder.
AC Line Voltage
RF Section Range Frequency
Agilent 89431A 90-110 Vrms 47-63 Hz 100 2110-0381 3 A 250 V Slow Blow Agilent 89431A 103-140 Vrms 47-63 Hz 120 2110-0381 3 A 250 V Slow Blow Agilent 89431A 198-242 Vrms 47-63 Hz 220 2110-0304 1.5 A 250 V Slow Blow Agilent 89431A 216-264 Vrms 47-63 Hz 240 2110-0304 1.5 A 250 V Slow Blow
Selector
Switch
Agilent Part
Number
Fuse
Type
1 Align the white arrow on top of the fuse holder with the white arrow on the
power selector cover. All three arrows should point in the same direction. Push the fuse holder into the top slot of the power selector.
2 Close the power selector by pushing firmly on the power selector cover. 3 Check that the correct line voltage appears through the power selector cover.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To connect the analyzer to a LAN
Analyzers with option UFG, 4 megabyte extended RAM and additional I/O, have a ThinLAN and AUI (attachment unit interface) port for connecting the analyzer to the LAN (local area network).
1 Set the power switch to off ( O ).
2 Connect the ThinLAN BNC cable to the ThinLAN port or the appropriate media
access unit (MAU) to the AUI port.
3 Set the power switch to on ( l ). 4 Press the following keys:
[
Local/Setup
[
LAN port setup
[
port select ThinLAN (BNC)
[
IP address
internet protocol address
[
Return
[
LAN power-on active
]
]
]or[
port select AUI (MAU)
]
]
]
]
See your LAN system administrator for the internet protocol address. Your LAN system administrator can also tell you if you need to set the gateway address or subnet mask.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To connect the analyzer to a serial device
The IF section’s Serial 1 port is a 9-pin, EIA-574 port that can interface with a printer or plotter. The total allowable transmission path length is 15 meters.
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Connect the IF section’s SERIAL 1 port to a printer or plotter using a 9-pin female to 25-pin RS-232-C cable.
Part Number Cable Description
Agilent 24542G 9-pin female EIA-574 to 25-pin male RS-232 HP 24542H 9-pin female EIA-574 to 25-pin female RS-232
To connect the analyzer to a parallel device
The IF section’s Parallel Port is a 25-pin, Centronics port. The Parallel Port can interface with PCL printers or HP-GL plotters.
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Connect the IF section’s rear panel PARALLEL PORT connector to a plotter or printer using a Centronics interface cable.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To connect the analyzer to an GPIB device
The analyzer is compatible with the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB). Total allowable transmission path length is 2 meters times the number of devices or 20 meters, whichever is less. Operating distances can be extended using an GPIB Extender.
Analyzers with option UFG, 4 megabytes extended RAM and additional I/O, have an additional GPIB connector. The additional GPIB connector, SYSTEM INTERCONNECT, is only for connection to the spectrum analyzer used with the Agilent 89411A 21.4 MHz Down Converter.
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Connect the analyzer’s rear panel GPIB connector to an GPIB device using an GPIB interface cable.
Caution The analyzer contains metric threaded GPIB cable mounting studs as opposed
to English threads. Use only metric threaded GPIB cable lockscrews to secure the cable to the analyzer. Metric threaded fasteners are black, while English threaded fasteners are silver.
For GPIB programming information, see the Agilent 89400 Series GPIB Command Reference.
To connect the analyzer to an external monitor
The External Monitor connector is a 15-pin connector with standard VGA pinout. The External Monitor connector can interface with an external, multi-scanning monitor. The monitor must have a 25.5 kHz horizontal scan rate, a 60 Hz vertical refresh rate, and must conform to EIA-343-A standards.
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Connect the analyzer’s rear panel EXTERNAL MONITOR connector to an external monitor using an appropriate cable.
For additional information, see ‘’EXTERNAL MONITOR connector’’ in the analyzer’s online help.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To connect the optional keyboard
The analyzer may be connected to an optional external keyboard. The keyboard remains active even when the analyzer is not in alpha entry mode.This means that you can operate the analyzer using the external keyboard rather than the front panel. Pressing the appropriate keyboard key does the same thing as pressing a hardkey or a softkey on the analyzer’s front panel.
1 Set the IF section’s power switch to on ( l ). 2 Connect the round plug on the keyboard cable to the KEYBOARD connector on
the analyzer’s front panel. Make sure to align the plug with the connector pins.
3 Connect the other end of the keyboard cable to the keyboard.
Caution In addition to the U.S. English keyboard, the analyzer supports U.K. English,
German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish. Use only the Hewlett-Packard approved keyboard for this product. Hewlett-Packard does not warrant damage or performance loss caused by a non-approved keyboard. See the beginning of this guide for part numbers of approved Hewlett-Packard keyboards.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
4 To configure your analyzer for a keyboard other than U.S. English, press
[
System Utility][keyboard type
the language.
Configuring your analyzer to use a keyboard other than U.S. English only ensures that the analyzer recognizes the proper keys for that particular keyboard. Configuring your analyzer to use another keyboard does not localize the on-screen annotation or the analyzer’s online HELP facility.
]. Then press the appropriate softkey to select
To connect the optional minimum loss pad
The minimum loss pad (option 1D7) provides a 50 ohm matched impedance to
the analyzer and a 75 matched impedance to the device under test.
1 Connect the minumum loss pad to the RF section’s INPUT or SOURCE
connector.
Caution
2
Connect a 75 cable between the minimum loss pad and the device under test.
Use either a 75 type-N cable or the supplied 75 type-N(m)-to-BNC(f) adapter and a 75 BNC cable.
Do NOT connect a 50 cable or adapter to the 75 minimum loss pad. The center pin is larger in a 50 type-N connector than in a 75 type-N connector. Connecting a 50 type-N connector to the 75 minimum loss pad will damage the 75 minimum loss pad.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To clean the screen
The analyzer screen is covered with a plastic diffuser screen (this is not removable by the operator). Under normal operating conditions, the only cleaning required will be an occasional dusting. However, if a foreign material adheres itself to the screen, do the following:
1 Set the IF section’s power switch to off ( O ).
2 Remove the power cord. 3 Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with a mild detergent mixed in water. 4 Carefullywipethescreen.
Caution Do not apply any water mixture directly to the screen or allow moisture to go
behind the front panel. Moisture behind the front panel will severely damage the instrument.
To prevent damage to the screen, do not use cleaning solutions other than the above.
To store the analyzer
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Store the analyzer in a clean, dry, and static free environment.
For other requirements, see environmental specifications in the Technical Data publication in the beginning of your Installation and Verification Guide.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To transport the analyzer
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Disconnect the IF section from the RF section and package each section using the original factory packaging or packaging identical to the factory packaging.
Containers and materials identical to those used in factory packaging are available through Hewlett-Packard offices.
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If returning the analyzer to Hewlett-Packard for service, attach a tag to each container describing the following:
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Type of service required
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Return address
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Model number
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Full serial number
In any correspondence, refer to the analyzer by model number and both serial numbers.
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Mark the containers FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
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If necessary to package the analyzer in containers other than original packaging, observe the following (use of other packaging is not recommended):
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Wrap each section in heavy paper or anti-static plastic.
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Protect the front panels with cardboard.
l
Use double-wall cartons made of at least 350-pound test material.
l
Cushion each section to prevent damage.
Caution Do not use styrene pellets in any shape as packing material for the analyzer.
The pellets do not adequately cushion the analyzer and do not prevent the analyzer from shifting in the carton. In addition, the pellets create static electricity which can damage electronic components.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
If the IF section will not power up
q Check that the power cord is connected to the IF section and to a live power
source.
q Check that the front-panel switch is on ( l ).
q Check that the voltage selector switch is set properly.
See ‘’To change the IF section’s line-voltage switch’’ on page 7-10.
q Check that the fuse is good.
See ‘’To change the IF section’s fuse’’ on page 7-12.
q Check that the IF section’s air circulation is not blocked.
Cooling air enters the IF section through the rear panel and exhausts through both sides. If the IF section’s air circulation is blocked, the IF section powers down to prevent damage from excessive temperatures. The IF section remains off until it cools down and its power switch is set to off (
O )thentoon(l ).
q Obtain service, if necessary. See ‘’Need Assistance?’’ at the end of this guide.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
If the RF section will not power up
q Check that the power cord is connected to the RF section and to a live power
source.
q Check that the RF section’s rear panel and front panel power switches are on
(
l ).
q Check that the voltage selector switch is set properly.
See ‘’To change the RF section’s line-voltage switch’’ on page 7-11.
q Check that the fuse is good.
See ‘’To change the RF section’s fuse’’ on page 7-13.
q Check that the RF section’s air circulation is not blocked.
Cooling air enters the RF section through the rear panel and exhausts through both sides. If the RF section’s air circulation is blocked, the RF section powers down to prevent damage from excessive temperatures. The RF section turns back on when it cools down.
q Obtain service, if necessary. See ‘’Need Assistance?’’ at the end of
this guide.
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Preparing the Analyzer for Use
If the analyzer’s stop frequency is 10 MHz
q Check that the RF section’s fan is running.
If the fan is not running, see ‘’If the RF section will not power up.’’
q Check that the Serial 2 port on the IF section and on the RF section are
connected together.
q Press [
(2-2650 MHz)’’. If the receiver softkey does not display ‘’RF section (2-2650 MHz)’’ press [
[
Instrument Mode
RF section (2-2650 MHz) ].
] and check that the receiver softkey displays ‘’RF section
receiver
q Leaving the RF section on, turn the IF section off ( O )thenon(l ).
The IF section will not detect the RF section if the RF section was not on before the IF section performs the power-on routine.
q Obtain service, if necessary. See ‘’Need Assistance?’’ at the end of this guide.
]
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Index

Index
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16QAM demodulation, example OP 8-1 2-channels

digital demod OP 6-12 video demod OP 7-15

32QAM signal, example OP 9-2

A
A,B,C,D LEDs HT ac line voltage GS 7-2 adjacent-channel power GS 2-6 air circulation GS 7-9 aliasing

digital demod OP 17-11

video demod OP 18-11 alpha entry, using HT alpha, setting HT AM demodulation

algorithm OP 15-9

example OP 1-2

using HT amplitude droop (in symbol table) HT analyzers
types of OP 13-4 applications softkey HT arbitrary softkey HT arbitrary source, example GS 3-2 arbitrary waveforms
See source arm
See external arm arrow keys HT AUI connector GS 7-14, HT auto cal on/off softkey HT auto sweep, selecting HT auto zero calibration
See also calibration autorange softkeys HT autorange, using HT

autostate file HT

creating HT recalling HT

averaging HT

about averaging HT auto correlation traces HT available averaging functions HT cross correlation traces HT cross spectrum traces HT exponential averaging HT fast averaging HT frequency response traces HT in analog demodulation OP 15-13 in digital demodulation OP 17-12 instantaneous-spectrum traces HT long averages and calibration HT overlap processing HT pausing HT peak-hold averaging HT repeat averaging HT rms averaging HT rms exponential averaging HT selecting an averaging function HT selecting the number of averages HT single-stepping HT spectrum traces HT time averaging HT time exponential-averaging HT video demodulation OP 18-14
with digital demodulation HT AYA (vector modulation analysis) HT AYB (spectrogram/waterfall) HT

spectrogram displays HT

waterfall displays HT AYH (video modulation analysis) HT
B

band power measurements GS 2-3,

GS 2-6, HT band-selectable measurements OP 14-3

See also zoom measurements

GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
bandwidth
See information bandwidth See noise equivalent bandwidth See resolution bandwidth See window bandwidth
bandwidth coupling OP 14-4 baseband measurements OP 14-3, HT baseband signals
digital demod OP 6-12 video demod OP 7-15
BASIC HT
about IBASIC HT available utilities HT creating a program with keystrokes HT debugging a program HT deleting a function HT deleting a program HT deleting a subprogram HT deleting multiple functions HT deleting multiple subprograms HT displaying a program HT displaying graphics HT editing a program HT executing a single program line HT indenting nested programs HT memory allocations HT printing a program HT program error messages HT program variables HT re-saving programs HT recalling programs HT renumbering a program HT resetting a program HT running a program HT saving programs HT securing a program HT specifying columns HT stack space, auto allocation HT stack space, manual allocation HT
stopping a program HT beeper on/off softkey HT bins
See frequency points bins, defined HT bit patterns, digital demodulation
See symbol states block diagrams
analog demodulation OP 15-3, HT
arbitrary source HT
ch1 + j*ch2 receiver HT
connectors, front panel HT
block diagrams (continued)
connectors, rear panel HT digital demodulation OP 17-3, HT FFT overview HT general OP 13-11 IBASIC memory HT instantaneous spectrums HT main memory HT measurement data HT measurement memory HT scalar OP 12-3, HT source block diagram HT time capture HT traces HT vector OP 12-5, HT video demodulation OP 18-3
block size
See time record size BPSK/8PSK softkey HT BT, setting HT burst modulation
See demodulation, digital
C
C/N (carrier-to-noise) HT C/No (carrier-to-noise-density) HT CAL?, definition of HT calibration
about calibration HT
adjusting calibration data HT
analog demodulation, calibrating HT
auto zero calibration HT
auto zero calibration, single HT
performing a single calibration HT
saving calibration data HT
time-domain calibration HT capture
See time capture carrier frequency error
(in symbol table) HT carrier locking
analog demod OP 15-8
video demod OP 17-8, OP 18-8 carrier offset (FSK) HT carrier to noise markers GS 2-4 carrier, auto OP 15-8 center frequency HT
setting center frequency HT
setting with the marker HT
signal tracking HT centronics port GS 7-15
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help
OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
ch1 + j*ch2 receiver HT changing numeric parameters HT channel 1
See input channels channel 1 and 2 connectors HT channel 2
See input channels circulation, air GS 7-9 cleaning the screen GS 7-19 clear source trip softkey HT coherence GS 5-8, HT color index softkey HT color, adjusting HT connecting
frequency reference GS 7-7
IF section to RF section GS 7-7
minimum loss pad GS 7-18 connector
AUI GS 7-14
external monitor GS 7-16
external reference GS 7-7
grounding requirements GS 7-3
GPIB GS 7-16
input GS 7-8
keyboard GS 7-17
oven reference GS 7-7
parallel GS 7-15
serial GS 7-15
source GS 7-8
system interconnect GS 7-16
ThinLAN GS 7-14 connectors, front panel connectors HT connectors, rear panel connectors HT constellation diagram
example OP6-5,OP7-12
using HT continuing a measurement HT continuous sweep, selecting HT cooling GS 7-9 coordinates, trace
See traces copying files between 3.5 inch diskettes HT cords, power GS 7-3 correlation HT
auto correlation HT
cross correlation softkey HT
cross-correlation, math function HT coupling
bandwidth OP 14-4
cross spectrum measurements HT CW (fixed sine) softkey HT
D
data comment header HT data format hardkey HT data registers HT
about data registers HT displaying data-register contents HT
removing HT DATA?, definition of HT date, changing HT dc measurements OP 14-9 dc offset softkey HT dc response OP 14-9 decibels HT DECT (digital european
cellular telephone) HT
demodulation, analog HT
about analog demodulation HT
affects on bandwidth HT
AM demodulation HT
auto carrier HT
averaging OP 15-13
block diagram OP 15-3, HT
carrier frequency, displaying HT
carrier locking OP 15-8
examples OP 1-1
FM demodulation HT
gating OP 15-13, OP 16-5
making zero span measurements HT
overview OP 12-6
PM demodulation HT
triggering OP 15-13, HT
two channel measurements HT
See also AM, FM, PM demodulation
demodulation, digital HT
about digital demodulation HT
aliasing, IQ measured spectrum HT
amplitude droop (in symbol table) HT
averaging HT
block diagrams OP 17-3, HT
BPSK/8PSK HT
carrier frequency error
(in symbol table) HT carrier locking HT connections HT constellation diagram HT
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
demodulation, digital (continued)
constellation points, viewing OP 8-5 DQPSK HT error-vector magnitude (in symbol table) HT error-vector magnitude trace HT example OP 8-1 eye diagram HT filtering OP 17-16, HT filters, user defined OP 9-6 formatting displays OP 17-7 I/Q measured, displaying HT I/Q origin offset (in symbol table) HT I/Q reference, displaying HT ideal states HT magnitude error HT magnitude error, FSK HT magnitude-error trace HT maximum time points, setting HT memory allocation HT MSK (minimum shift keying) HT normalization HT phase error (in symbol table) HT phase-error trace HT points-per-symbol, setting HT power calculation OP 8-4 pulse modulation HT pulse search OP 6-6 QAM HT QPSK (quadrature psk) HT setting up HT setup OP6-2,OP17-6 signal creation OP 9-2 SNR HT span, for spectrum displays HT standard setups, example OP 6-4, HT state definitions, defining HT state definitions, displaying HT symbol clock, adjusting HT symbol rate, setting HT symbol table HT sync offset, setting HT sync pattern, setting HT sync patterns, pre-defined HT sync search OP 6-8 sync words, using HT tips for using digital demodulation HT trellis diagram HT troubleshooting HT See also FSK
demodulation, video HT
about video demodulation HT block diagram OP 18-3 capabilities OP 18-2 carrier frequency error (in symbol table) HT carrier locking OP 17-8, OP 18-8, HT center frequency, setting OP 7-4 constellation diagram HT constellation points, viewing OP 8-5 DVB QAM 16/32/64 HT DVB QAM state definitions HT DVB QAM, example OP 7-10 error-vector magnitude (in symbol table) HT example OP 8-1 eye diagram HT filtering HT filters, user defined OP 9-6 formatting and displaying OP 18-7 formatting displays OP 7-12 hexadecimal, in symbol table HT I/Q measured, displaying HT I/Q origin offset (in symbol table) HT ideal states HT magnitude error HT maximum time points, setting HT mirrored spectrums OP 18-17, HT normalization HT phase error (in symbol table) HT points-per-symbol, setting HT QAM 16/32/64/256 HT range, setting OP 18-10 setup OP 7-2 setup, 32 DVB QAM OP 7-8 signal creation OP 9-2 SNR HT state definitions, defining HT state definitions, displaying HT symbol clock, adjusting HT symbol locking OP 17-8, OP 18-8 symbol rate, setting HT sync patterns, pre-defined HT sync search OP 7-13 trellis diagram HT troubleshooting HT VSB 8/16 HT VSB, example OP 7-6
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help
OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
detection OP 14-12, HT
about detection HT normal detector HT positive peak detector HT
sample detector HT deviation (FSK) HT diagnostics softkey HT digital demodulation
See demodulation, digital disk drive
setting up GS 6-2 disk drives HT
about disk drives HT
comparison HT
copying files HT
deleting files HT
displaying contents of HT
external disk drive HT
formatting HT
GPIB address: external disk drive HT
internal disk drive HT
non-volatile RAM disk HT
packing a disk HT
renaming files HT
selecting a default disk HT
using disk specifiers HT
volatile RAM disk HT
volatile RAM disk, removing HT display HT
adjusting the color HT
allocating portion for programs HT
blanking HT
changing colors HT
cleaning GS 7-19
connecting external GS 7-16
indicators HT
See also traces display group hardkeys HT display points, defined HT display resolution OP 14-11, OP 14-12 display state definitions OP 8-10 display, digital OP 14-9 documentation HT DQPSK softkey HT DVB QAM HT
block diagram OP 18-4 dynamic signal analyzers OP 13-6
E
entry group hardkeys HT environment, operating GS 7-9, GS 7-19
equivalent noise bandwidth HT error & status messages HT error analysis
digital demod OP 8-12 video demod OP 8-12
error summaries
video demod OP 8-8 error vector, example OP 8-12 error-vector magnitude
(in symbol table) HT error-vector magnitude, displaying EVM trace HT EXT ARM connector HT EXT REF IN connector HT EXTREFOUTconnector HT EXT TRIGGER connector HT external
keyboard GS 7-17
monitor GS 7-16 external arm HT
about external arm HT
trigger, using with external arm HT
turning on/off HT external disk
See disk drive EXTERNAL MONITOR connector HT external receiver
See receiver external setup softkey HT external softkey HT external trigger, overview HT eye diagram, example OP 6-5, OP 7-12 eye diagram, using HT
F
failure
power up GS 7-21
stop frequency is 10 MHz GS 7-23 fault log, displaying HT FFT OP 13-6
properties of OP 13-7
See also spectrum analyzers FFT, overview & terminology HT FILLING TIME RECORD HT filters
digital demodulation OP 17-16, HT
gaussian OP 17-18
IF OP 14-18
raised cosine OP 17-17
square-root raised cosine OP 17-17
user defined OP 9-6
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
filters (continued)
user defined OP 17-18
video OP 14-3 firmware version, displaying HT FM demodulation
algorithm OP 15-12
example OP1-6,OP3-4 FM demodulation, using HT fonts HT formatting a disk GS 6-6 fourier transform OP 13-7 French softkey HT freq counter softkey HT frequency HT
about frequency parameters HT
center frequency HT
frequency counter HT
frequency span HT
manual frequency, setting HT
reference GS 7-7
signal tracking HT
span, extending to 8 mhz HT
start frequency HT
step size HT
stop frequency HT
stop frequency is 10 MHz GS 7-23
using markers to set step size HT frequency domain overview OP 13-2 frequency error (in symbol table) HT frequency points OP 14-5, HT
about frequency points HT
and display OP 14-12
memory allocation HT
setting the number of HT frequency resolution OP 14-11 frequency response measurements HT frequency response, measuring GS 5-1 frequency span
and display OP 14-5
and information bandwidth OP 14-3
andresolutionbandwidth OP14-14,
OP 14-19 video demodulation OP 17-11, OP 18-12
front panel tour HT
FSK
about FSK HT block diagram OP 17-5, HT carrier magnitude-error HT
FSK (continued)
carrier offset (in symbol table) HT deviation (in symbol table) HT FSK error (in symbol table) HT FSK error trace, displaying HT FSK measured HT FSK reference HT magnitude error (in symbol table) HT setting the span to symbol rate ratio HT state definitions HT
See also demodulation, digital FTP (File Transfer Protocol) HT FTP, and LAN OP 10-10 full span softkey HT fuse GS 7-12
G
gate length softkey HT gate time-record HT
displaying HT
gate delay HT
gate time HT
gate-delay step size HT
setting the length of HT
turning on/off HT GATHERING DATA, definition of HT gating
description OP 16-2
example OP 3-3, OP 4-2, GS 3-1
in analog demodulation OP 15-13 gaussian filters OP 17-18 German softkey HT ghosted softkeys HT grids HT
1grid HT
2grids HT
4grids HT
hiding HT
multiple GS 5-7
overlapped GS 5-7 grounding requirements GS 7-3 group delay softkey HT GSM (Group Service Mobile) HT guardbands, analog demodulation
OP 15-7
GPIB HT
about the GPIB HT
addressable only HT
devices, setting up GS 6-2
GPIB address: analyzer HT
GPIB address: external devices HT
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help
OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
GPIB address: external disk drive HT GPIB address: external receiver HT GPIB address: plotter HT GPIB address: printer HT GPIB connector GS 7-16 GPIB controllers HT keys that have GPIB commands HT LAN use OP 10-6 system controller HT
H
half LED HT
description of HT
usingtosettherange HT hardkeys, defined HT Help hardkey HT help, online GS 1-1 hold scale softkey HT horizontal axis
See X-axis HP-GL (Hewlett-Packard
graphics language) HT
I
I-BASIC, instrument BASIC
See BASIC I/Q information
See demodulation, digital ideal state softkey HT IF bandwidth, external receiver HT IF center frequency, external
receiver HT IF section
connecting to RF section GS 7-7
fuse GS 7-12
model number GS 7-10 IF section (0-10 mhz) softkey HT IF trigger
See trigger incoming inspection GS 7-5 indent softkey HT indicators, display HT INF, meaning of HT information bandwidth OP 14-3,
OP 14-10 input channels HT
about input channels HT
channel 2 with rf section HT
clearing input overloads HT
compensating for gain & delay HT input channels (continued)
connections HT coupling: ac or dc HT dBm calculations HT disabling HT disabling the anti-alias filter HT input impedance HT
input-state table HT input hardkey HT input section (ch1 + j*ch2) softkey HT input state GS 6-9 installation GS 7-9 installing options HT instantaneous spectrum, displaying HT instrument mode hardkey HT interface
GPIB GS 7-16
LAN GS 7-14
parallel GS 7-15
serial 1 GS 7-15
serial 2 GS 7-7 IQ measured signal OP 17-9, OP 18-10 IQ reference signal OP 17-9, OP 18-10 Italian softkey HT
K
keyboard HT
about the keyboard HT
connecting GS 7-17
keyboard connector HT
keyboard type HT knob HT
about the knob HT
changing the operation of HT
L
LAN GS 7-14, HT
about the advanced LAN (UG7) HT
about the lan HT
activating OP 10-5
addressing OP 10-4
and FTP OP 10-10
connectors, descriptions HT
controlling the analyzer via the lan HT
ethernet address, displaying HT
FTP (File Transfer Protocol), using HT
gateway address, setting HT
GPIB with OP 10-6
interface, connecting OP 10-1
IP address, setting HT
port, configuring HT
ports, activating HT LAN (continued)
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
ports, selecting HT subnet mask, setting HT Telnet, about HT X-Windows with OP 10-7 X11 display, configuring HT X11 display, control HT X11 display, update rate HT
X11 IP address, setting HT leakage OP 14-6 learning products (manuals) HT LEDs: front panel HT level softkey HT line voltage
required GS 7-2
RF selector switch GS 7-11 linear averaging
See time averaging lines
See frequency points lines, defined HT listen LED HT LO feedthrough
See zero response loading files
See recalling Local Area Network
See LAN local oscillator OP 13-12
M
magnitude error
See demodulation, digital magnitude log(dB)/linear softkey HT main length softkey HT main time vs. gate time HT main time-record
displaying HT
length equal to gate length HT
main length HT
main time HT
setting the length of HT
See also time record manual sweep OP 14-13 manual sweep, selecting HT manuals, for this product HT Marker Cnt, meaning of HT marker group hardkeys HT Marker Man, meaning of HT marker readout HT Marker/Entry LED HT markers HT
about markers HT absolute GS 5-4 band power GS 2-3, GS 2-6, HT band power, rms square-root of HT carrier to noise GS 2-4 carrier-to-noise HT carrier-to-noise-density HT coupled, example GS 4-3 frequency counter HT marker into center frequency HT marker into reference level HT marker into span HT marker into start frequency HT marker into stop frequency HT multiple traces HT offset GS 5-5 offset marker, zeroing HT offset markers, repositioning HT offset markers, using HT peak tracking HT polar display markers HT power ratio GS 2-4 relative GS 5-5 repositioning markers HT search GS 5-6 search functions HT trace annotation HT turning on markers HT using for numeric entry HT using to set frequency step size HT using to update frequency values HT waterfall &spectrogram displays HT X-axis, example OP 8-7 x-axis, scaling with markers HT
markers, polar
See polar markers
math HT
about math HT cross-correlation math function HT defining a math constant HT displaying math functions HT displaying results HT math constants, overview HT math function operands HT math functions HT memory for math-buffers HT recalling math functions HT saving math functions HT user defined GS 6-7 waterfall/spectrogram displays HT
MAU connector HT
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help
OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
measured filter, selecting HT measured signal
video demod OP 18-10 measured signal, digital demod OP 17-9 measurement calculations, disabling
HT measurement data, about HT MEASUREMENT Group hardkeys HT measurement points, defined HT measurement resolution OP 14-11 measurement speed, enhancing HT measurement state GS 6-9, HT
recalling HT
saving HT measurement time OP 14-2,
OP 14-10, OP 14-17 measurements HT
continuing HT
displaying meas-state table HT
pausing HT
single-stepping HT
starting HT memory
about memory HT
capture RAM HT
erasing HT
for applications HT
for frequency points HT
for temporary math buffers HT memory limitations OP 14-19 menu HT minimum loss pad GS 7-18 mirror freq on/off softkey HT mirrored spectrums OP 18-17 Mkr Val HT model number
IF section GS 7-10
RF section GS 7-11 monitor
connecting external GS 7-16 MSK softkey HT
N
NADC (North American Digital
Cellular) HT NADC demodulation, example OP 6-4 NAN, meaning of HT narrowband measurements OP 13-8 network measurements GS 5-1
Network, Local Area
See LAN NO DATA, definition of HT noise equivalent bandwidth OP 14-18 noise, measuring OP 4-1, GS 2-1 non-volatile RAM disk
See disk drives normalization OP 8-4, HT numeric entry softkeys HT
O
offset
video demod OP 7-13 offset marker
See markers offset, in digital demod OP 6-8 online help GS 1-1
See Help hardkey operating environment GS 7-9, GS 7-19 options, installing HT options, temporary HT origin offset
See demodulation, digital output filter on/off softkey HT output z softkey (source) HT OV1 or OV2, definition of HT oven frequency reference GS 7-7 OVEN REF OUT connector HT over LED HT
description of HT
usingtosettherange HT overlap processing HT
P
packing a disk HT parallel devices, setting up GS 6-2 parallel port GS 7-15, HT pausing a measurement HT PCL (HP-GL) HT PCL (printer control language) HT PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) HT peak search HT peak track softkey HT peak tracking, example OP 3-3 peak-hold averaging
See averaging performance test softkey HT periodic chirp softkey HT peripherals, use of GS 6-2
phase GS 5-7
displayed GS 4-2
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
relative, example GS 4-1 wrap GS 5-7
phase error
See demodulation, digital phase noise, analysis example OP 2-1 phase, displaying HT PHS (PHP) HT plotter
setting up GS 6-2 plotter interface GS 7-15 plotting GS 6-3, HT
aborting HT
about plotting HT
changing plotter pen assignments HT
data and file formats HT
date and time HT
default pen assignments HT
output to file HT
plot speed HT
selecting an output device HT
selecting display items HT
setting P1/P2 HT
setting the GPIB address HT
specifying line types HT
starting HT PM demodulation
algorithm OP 15-10
example OP1-4,OP2-3
using HT points
See frequency points points, defined HT points-per-symbol, setting OP 8-4, HT polar display, using HT polar markers
example OP 8-4
units, example OP 8-4 post-trigger delay HT power HT
adjacent-channel GS 2-6
band power GS 2-6, HT
band power, rms square-root of HT
carrier-to-noise HT
carrier-to-noise-density HT
consumption GS 7-2
cords GS 7-3
power ratio GS 2-6, HT
turn on failure GS 7-21
power calculation, digital
demodulation OP 8-4
power ratio markers GS 2-4 power spectral density GS 2-2 pre-trigger delay HT preset hardkey HT printer
interface GS 7-15 setting up GS 6-2
printing GS 6-3, HT
aborting HT about printing HT data and file formats HT date and time HT online help, printing HT output to file HT selecting an output device HT selecting display items HT setting the GPIB address HT
starting HT PROBE POWER connectors HT problems, digital/video demod HT PSD measurements HT psk (phase shift keying) HT pulse length, in digital demod OP 6-6 pulse modulation
See demodulation, digital PULSE NOT FOUND HT pulse search
in digital demod OP 17-14
setup example OP 6-6 pulsed signals, digital demod OP 17-14
Q
QAM
block diagram, video demod OP 18-4 QAM HT QAM demodulation, example OP 8-1 QPSK softkey HT
R
raised cosine filters OP 17-17 RAM
See memory RAM disk
See disk drives random noise softkey HT range HT
autoranging HT
example GS 5-3
setting optimum range HT
single ranging HT range (continued)
tracking the reference level HT
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help
OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
range hardkey HT RBW
See resolution bandwidth real-time bandwidth HT rear panel tour HT recalling HT
about recalling HT
autostate file HT
BASIC programs HT
capture-buffer contents HT
math functions HT
measurement state HT
recalling data GS 6-5
spectrogram displays OP 5-16
trace GS 3-2, HT
waterfall displays OP 5-16 receiver HT
about receivers HT
GPIB address: external receiver HT
using an external receiver HT receiver softkey HT REF, definition of HT reference filter, selecting HT reference level
See reference line reference line HT
displaying HT
examples of HT
position of HT
setting reference level HT
setting with the marker HT
tracking the range HT reference signal
digital demod OP 17-9
video demod OP 18-10 reference, frequency GS 7-7 references
digital demod OP 17-2 Remote LED HT REMOTE OPERATION group hardkeys HT requirements
grounding GS 7-3
power GS 7-2 resolution
display OP 14-12
frequency OP 14-11
measurement OP 14-5
and gating OP 16-5 coupling to frequency span HT digital demod OP 17-11 effect on noise OP 14-2 entering arbitrary values HT interaction with other parameters HT scalar limitations OP 14-11 setting the resolution bandwidth HT vector limitations OP 14-18 video demod OP 18-11 See also bandwidth coupling
result length
digital demod OP 6-8, OP 17-14
video demod OP 7-13 result length softkey HT RF section
connecting to IF section GS 7-7
fuse GS 7-13
model number GS 7-11
voltage selector switch GS 7-11 rms averaging
See averaging root raised cosine filters OP 17-17 RPG
See knob RS232
See serial port
S
safety
See inside front cover sample frequency
See sample rate sample rate OP 14-14
video demodulation OP 17-11,
OP 18-12 samples, defined HT saving HT
about saving HT
autostate file HT
calibration trace HT
capture buffer contents HT
math functions HT
measurement state HT
re-saving BASIC programs HT
saving BASIC programs HT
saving data GS 6-4
traces HT
resolution bandwidth HT
about resolution bandwidth HT
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
scalar measurements HT
about scalar mode HT
Index
block diagram HT block diagrams OP 12-3 limitations OP 14-11
overview OP 12-2 scale at markers softkey HT scaling HT
auto scaling HT
x-axis HT
x-axis scaling: linear vs. log HT
X-axis, example OP 8-7
y-axis scaling HT scan time
See sweep time screen, cleaning GS 7-19 search length HT
digital demod OP 6-8
video demod OP 7-13 search length, in digital demod
OP 17-14 self test HT
long confidence test HT
quick confidence test HT
self-test log HT serial 1 port GS 7-15 serial 1/serial 2 connectors HT serial 2 port GS 7-7 serial devices, setting up GS 6-2 serial number, displaying HT serial number, location HT serial port, configuring & cabling HT serial x setup softkey HT shifted functions HT shipping GS 7-20 signal to noise markers GS 2-4 signal track softkey HT signal tracking HT sine freq softkey HT single measurements, running HT single range softkeys HT single ranging HT single sweep, selecting HT SNR, digital/video demodulation HT softkeys HT
about softkeys HT
bracketed softkeys HT
numeric entry HT
softkeys that toggle HT
source HT
about the source HT
am modulating the output HT amplitude, setting HT arbitrary waveforms HT arbitrary waveforms, duration HT availablesourceoutputs HT connections HT CW (fixed sine) output HT dc offset, setting HT displaying the source-state table HT external signals, using as input HT output filter, disabling HT output impedance & dBm units HT output impedance, setting HT output protection, clearing HT periodic chirp & frequency span HT periodic chirp output HT periodic chirp, duration HT random noise output HT sine frequency, setting HT SOURCE LED HT
turning on and off HT source hardkey HT source type softkey HT source, setup example GS 5-3 span HT
arbitrary spans HT
cardinal spans HT
coupling to main length HT
in analog demodulation OP 15-6
maximum span HT
setting span HT
setting with the marker HT
video demodulation OP 17-11,
OP 18-12
See also frequency span span softkey HT span, 8 MHz (opt. AYH) OP 18-18 Spanish softkey HT spectral displays OP 5-1 spectral map
See waterfall spectrogram HT
about spectrogram displays HT
colorbar HT
colors, selecting HT
colors, setting the number of HT
displaying OP 5-1
enhancing HT
markers, using HT spectrogram (continued)
number of traces, setting HT
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help
OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
pausing HT printing/plotting, formats HT printing/plotting, overview HT real-time indicator HT recalling HT saving HT threshold, setting HT trace buffers, removing HT trace, selecting HT turning on HT usinginmathfunctions HT
spectrum analyzers
comparisons OP 13-9
types of OP 13-4 spectrum measurements HT speed, enhancing HT square-root raised cosine filters
OP 17-17 SRQ LED HT standard setups
digital demodulation, example OP 6-4 start frequency HT
setting start frequency HT
setting with the marker HT starting a measurement HT state definitions HT
See display state definitions
See input state
See measurement state
stop frequency HT
setting stop frequency HT
setting with the marker HT suffix menus HT Swedish softkey HT sweep speed
See sweep time sweep time
described OP 14-10
See also measurement time sweep, manual OP 14-13 sweeping HT
about sweeping HT
auto sweep, selecting HT
continuous sweep, selecting HT
manual sweep, selecting HT
single sweep, selecting HT symbol clock, adjusting HT symbol conventions
See display state definitions symbol rate OP 17-11, OP 18-12 symbol rate softkey HT
symbol states, example OP 8-8 symbol table
See demodulation, digital symbol/error table, example OP 8-8 SYNC NOT FOUND HT SYNC NOT FOUND, pulse search HT SYNC OUT connector HT sync pattern
digitaldemod,OP6-9
video demod, OP 7-14
See also demodulation, digital
See also demodulation, video
sync search
example OP6-8,OP7-13
in digital demod OP 17-13
video demod OP 18-15
See also demodulation, digital
See also demodulation, video
sync word
digital demod OP 6-8
video demod OP 7-13 SYSTEM Group hardkeys HT system interconnect GS 7-16 SYSTEM INTERCONNECT connector
HT
T
talk LED HT TDMA
See also NADC Telnet, about HT testing
See self test ThinLAN connector GS 7-14, HT TIFF (tag-based file format)) HT time averaging OP 14-15
See averaging time capture HT
about time capture HT
calibration and time-capture HT
displaying capture information HT
displaying capture-buffer contents HT
playback example OP 2-2
recalling capture-buffer contents HT
recalling data from disk OP 2-2
saving capture-buffer contents HT
starting a time capture HT
time capture buffer HT time corrections HT time corrections, analog demodulation
OP 15-5
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
time data OP 14-15 time data softkey HT time domain overview OP 13-2 time gating HT
about time gating HT displaying gate time-record HT gate delay HT gate length HT selecting a window HT turning on/off HT
See also gating time points, digital & video demodulation HT time record OP 13-7, OP 14-16, HT
about the time record HT
applying a window HT
coupling to span HT
displaying gate time-record HT
displaying main time-record HT
effects of averaging HT
effects of demodulation HT
effects of span HT
FILLING TIME RECORD message HT
gate length HT
main length HT
real vs. complex data HT time record length
and memory OP 14-19
defined OP 14-16
limitations OP 14-19 time record size
defined OP 14-16 time resltn softkey HT time softkey (averaging) HT time, changing HT time-domain analysis HT time-domain data, displaying HT traces HT
about traces HT
activating multiple traces HT
adding a title HT
adding trace information HT
auto correlation HT
capture buffer contents HT
changing colors HT
coherence HT
coordinates HT
cross correlation HT
cross spectrum HT traces (continued)
data register contents HT
disabling meas. calculations HT displaying group delay HT displaying linear magnitude HT displaying log magnitude HT displaying multiple traces HT frequency response HT hiding HT imaginary part displaying HT instantaneous spectrum HT marker annotation HT math functions HT modifying trace labels HT multiple GS 5-7 multiple active GS 5-7 overlaid OP 6-10 overlaying HT phase, displaying HT PSD HT real part (real data), dispaying HT recalling HT saving HT scaling data, overview HT selecting measurement data HT spectrum HT time-domain data HT trace boxes HT
See also display See also grids
transporting GS 7-20 trellis diagram, using HT trigger HT
about trigger HT analog demodulation OP 15-13, HT available trigger signals HT delay HT EXT TRIGGER LED HT external arm, using with trigger HT external trigger HT free run trigger HT GPIB trigger HT IF channel trigger HT input channel trigger HT level HT slope HT source trigger HT trigger holdoff HT trigger LED HT
trigger line HT trigger type softkey HT troubleshooting, digital demod HT two-channels
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help
OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Index
digital demod OP 6-12 video demod OP 7-15
U
U.K. English softkey HT U.S. English softkey HT UFG (LAN and 4 MB memory option)
HT UG7 (advanced LAN option) HT UNCAL, definition of HT units: x-axis HT units: y-axis HT user defined filters OP 17-18
V
vector averaging
See time averaging
vector diagram, example OP 6-5,
OP 7-12
vector measurements OP 13-8, HT
about vector mode HT block diagram HT block diagrams OP 12-5
overview OP 12-4 video averaging OP 14-3 video demodulation
See demodulation, video video filtering OP 14-3 view state GS 6-9 volatile RAM disk
See disk drives voltage selector switch
RF section GS 7-11 VSB
block diagram OP 18-6
center frequency, setting OP 7-4 VSB 8/16 softkey HT
saving HT setting a threshold HT skewing HT spacing of traces HT trace buffers, removing HT trace height HT trace, selecting HT traces, position and baseline HT usinginmathfunctions HT when you can use them HT y-axis scaling HT
window bandwidth
defined OP 14-18 values OP 14-18
windows HT
about windows HT comparison HT equivalent noise bandwidth HT example GS 5-3 window bandwidth HT window functions OP 14-6 window shapefactor HT windows for gate time record HT windows for main time record HT
X
x-axis scaling
See scaling X-axis, scaling and markers OP 8-7 x-axis, scaling with markers HT X-Windows, LAN use OP 10-7 X11 display, using
See lan
Y
y-axis scaling
See scaling
W
waterfall HT
about waterfall displays HT baselines, showing HT displaying OP 5-1 elevation HT hiding traces HT markers, using HT number of traces, setting HT pausing HT printing/plotting, formats HT printing/plotting, overview HT
waterfall (continued)
recalling HT
GS = Getting Started Guide HT = Online Help OP = Operator's Guide (press (Help) key)
Z
zero padding OP 14-20 zero response OP 14-9 zero span measurements OP 15-2, HT zoom measurements OP 13-8, OP 14-3,
HT
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