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Getting Started Guide

ESA Series Spectrum Analyzers

This manual provides documentation for the following instruments:

ESA-E Series E4401B (9 kHz - 1.5 GHz) E4402B (9 kHz - 3.0 GHz) E4404B (9 kHz - 6.7 GHz)

E4405B (9 kHz - 13.2 GHz) E4407B (9 kHz - 26.5 GHz)

and

ESA-L Series

E4411B (9 kHz - 1.5 GHz

E4403B (9 kHz - 3.0 GHz)

E4408B (9 kHz - 26.5 GHz)

Manufacturing Part Number: E4401-90473

Printed in USA December 2012

Supersedes: September 2012

Notice

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

including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incide ntal or conseq uentia l damages in connect ion with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with the symbols and their meaning before operating this analyzer.

WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if not

correctly p erformed or adhe r ed to, could r e sult in inj ury or lo ss of lif e. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly

performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of the analyzer. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

NOTE Note calls out special information for the user’s attention. It provides operational

information or additional instructions of which the user should be aware.

Additional Information

For the latest information about this analyzer, including firmware upgrades, application information, and product information, see the following URL:

http://www.agilent.com/find/esa/

1. Installation and Setup

Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Checking the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Why Aren’t All the Personality Options Loaded in Memory? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using an External Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Firmware Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Running Internal Alignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Printer Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2. Front and Rear Panel Features

Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Front-Panel Connectors and Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Display Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Rear-Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Key Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Front and Rear Panel Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3. Making a Basic Measurement

Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Entering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using Menu Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Creating a User Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Viewing a Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4. Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files

File Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Locating and viewing files in the catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Creating a directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Formatting a Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Saving a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Step 1. Set up the analyzer trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Step 2. Save the file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Loading a file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Renaming a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Copying a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the Alpha Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Contents

5. Options and Accessories

Ordering Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Option Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

50 Ohm/75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

75 Ohm Matching Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

AC Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

AC Probe (Low Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Carrying Strap (Part Number E4401-60028) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

External Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

GPIB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

USB/GPIB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

HP/Agilent 11970 Series Harmonic Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

HP/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Agilent E1779B Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Parallel Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

RF and Transient Limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 5

RF Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

RS-232 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6

Static Safe Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

6. In Case of Difficulty

Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9

Before Calling Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Check the Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Read the Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Service Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Connector Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Contacting Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Returning an Analyzer for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

1 Installation and Setup

Installation and Setup

This chapter provides the following information that you may need when you first receive your spectrum analyzer:

• “Initial Inspection” on page 7

• “Power Requirements” on page 9

• “Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time” on page 14

• “Printer Setup and Operation” on page 18

• “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” on page 21

• “Running Internal Alignments” on page 17

• “Safety Information” on page 22

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Initial Insp ection

Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress. Retain the shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the analyzer to another location or to Agilent Technologies for service. Verify that the contents of the shipping container are complete. The following table lists the items shipped with the analyzer.

Item Description

Accessories

Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f) Not shipped with Option 1DP. Two adapters are shipped with Option

1DN.

Adapter, BNC (m) to F (f), 75  Shipped only with Option 1DP. Two adapters shipped with Option

1DQ.

Adapter, Type-N (m) to SMA (f) Shipped only with Option 1DN for Agilent E4402B, E4403B,

E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B. Not shipped with 

Option BAB. Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f) Shipped only with Option BAB. Adapter, BNC (f) to SMA (m) Shipped only with Option BAB. Cable, BNC (m) to BNC (m), 203 mm Shipped only with Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,

E4407B, and E4408B. Cable, SMA (m) to Type-N (m), 220 mm Shipped only with Option 1DN for Agilent E4402B, E4403B,

E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B. IntuiLink Toolbar software, CD-ROM Provides a set of connectivity tools that enable yo u to easily mov e data

from your analyzer to your PC. Power Cable (Se e Table 1-3 on page 12) Connection for po w er sou r c e.

Standard Documentation Set

Getting Started Guide Covers unpacking and set ting up the analyzer, analyzer features, and

how to make a basic measurement. Includes information on options

and accessories, and what to do if you have a problem. User’s/Programmer’s Guide Describes analyzer features in detail, including front-panel key

descriptions, basic spectrum analyzer programming information, and

SCPI command descriptions. Measurement Guide Provides details on how to measure various signals, and how to use

catalogs and files. Specifications Guide Documents specifications, safety, and regulatory information. Instrument Messages and Functional Tests Includes instrument messages (and suggestions for troubleshooting

them), and manual functi onal tests. Programming Conversion Guide Describes SCPI programming command compatibility for 8590, ESA

series analyzers.

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Item Description

Documentation CD-ROM Includes the docu ments in the standard set (listed above). You can

view and print the information as needed. See the CD-ROM jacket for installation information.

NOTE If you purchased one or more optional measurement personalities, the related guides for the

options you ordered are included. 

Service documentation is not included in the standard documentation set. See “Options and

Accessories” on page 65 for information on ordering.

If There Is a Problem

If the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are incomplete:

• Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office to arrange for repair or replacement. You will not need to wait for a claim settlement.

• Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.

• If you must return an analyzer to Agilent Technologies, use the original (or comparable) shipping materials (see “Returning an Analyzer for Service” on page 92).

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Power Requirements

The only physical installation of your Agilent spectrum analyzer is a connection to a power source. Line voltage does not need to be selected.

WARNING Failure to ground the analyzer properly can result in personal injury. Before

turning on the analyzer, you must connect its protective ea rth terminals to the protective conductor of the main power cable. Insert the main power cable plug into a socket outlet that has a protective earth contact only. DO NOT defeat the earth-grounding protection by using an extension cable, power cable, or autotransformer without a protective ground conductor.



If you are using an autotransformer, make sure its common terminal is connected to the protective earth contact of the power source outlet socket.



This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earth ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet pr ovided with a prot ective ea rth contact . Any inte rruption of t he protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

CAUTION The Mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in

the premise electrical system. Failure, to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using the correct components may cause product damage, and serious injury.

CAUTION VENTILA TION REQUIREMENTS: When installing the product in a cabinet, the

convection into and out of the product must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used.



This instrument has auto-ranging line voltage input, be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range and voltage fluctuations do not to exceed 10 percent of the nominal supply voltage.

NOTE This product is designed for indoor use only.

NOTE For more information regarding analyzer specifications, see the Specifications

guide.

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Table 1-1 AC Power Requirements

Description Specifications

Voltage 90 to 132 Vrms (47 to 440 Hz) Vol tage 195 to 250 Vrms (47 to 66 Hz) Power Consumption, On < 300 W Power Consumption, Standby < 5 W

Table 1-2 DC Power Requirements

Description Specifications

Voltage 12 to 20 Vdc Power Consumption < 200 W Power Consumption, Standby < 5 W

Checking the Fuse

Where IEC regulations apply, use a 5 by 20 mm, rated F5A, 250 V IEC approved fuse. This fuse may be used with input line voltages of 115 V or 230 V. Its part number is 2110-0709.

Where UL/CSA regulations apply, use a 5 by 20 mm rated fast blow, 5 A, 125 V UL/CSA approved fuse (part number 2110-0756). This fuse may only be used with an input line voltage of 115 V.

The line fuse is housed in a fuse holder in the upper left hand corner of the rear panel. To remove the fuse, first disconnect the power cord from the analyzer. Then insert the tip of a

screwdriver into th e s lot at the middle of the fuse holder, and turn counterclockwise to exte nd the fuse holder.

WARNING For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuses, and or circuit

breakers only with same type and ratings. The use of other fuses, circuit breakers or materials is prohibited.

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AC Power Cord

The analyzer is equipped with a three-wire power cord, in accordance with international safety standards. This cable grounds the analyzer cabinet when connected to an appropriate power line outlet. The cable appropriate to the original shipping location is included with the analyzer.

Various AC power cables are available that are unique to specific geographic areas. You can order additional AC power cables for use in different areas. AC Power Cords, on page 12 lists the available AC power cables, illustrates the pl ug conf igurations, and identifie s the geogr aphi c ar ea in which each cable is appropriate.

NOTE The front panel switch is a standby switch only; it is not a LINE switch (power

disconnecting device).

WARNING Install the product so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable

and easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument. The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch. Alternatively, an externally installed switch or circuit breaker (which is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as a disconnecting device.

CAUTION Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this product. Failure to

ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord can cause product damage.

CAUTION This instrument has auto-ranging line voltage input, be sure the supply voltage is

within the specified range and voltage fluctuations do not to exceed 10 percent of the nominal supply voltage.

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Table 1-3 AC Power Cords

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Battery Information

The analyzer uses a lithium battery to enable the internal memory to retain data. The date when the battery was installed is on a label on the rear panel of the analyzer. See Figure 1-1

The minimum life expectancy of the battery is 7 years at 25 C , or 1 year at 55 C . If you experience problems with the battery or the recommended time period for battery replacement has elapsed, see

“Returning an Analyzer for Service” on page 92.

If you wish to replace the battery yourself, you can purchase the service documentation that provides all necessary test and maintenance information.

After replacing the analyzer battery, write the date of battery replacement on the rear-panel label.

Figure 1-1 Rear-Panel Battery Information Label

You can order the service documentation for Agilent spectrum analyzers through your Agilent Sales and Service office. The documentation is described under “Options and Accessories” on page 65.

NOTE If the analyzer’ s clock d oes not wor k, the prob lem is the battery. See “Returning an

Analyzer for Service” on page 92.

WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type recommended. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING The Agilent Technologies E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B,

E4408B, E4411B, E7402A, E7405A may be used with an E1779B Rechargeable Battery Pa ck wh ich co ntains a Ni- Cd batt ery. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.

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❏ Plug in th e power cord.

WARNING If this product is to be energized via an external auto transformer for voltage

reduction, make sure that its common terminal is connected to a neutral (earthed pole) of the power supply.

CAUTION The analyzer is shipped with a a transportation disk inserted in the disk drive to

prevent damage to the di sk dri ve dur ing t ranspo rtat ion. This trans portat ion di sk, or a blank floppy disk, should be inse rt ed i n the disk drive whenever transporting the analyzer.

NOTE Do not connect anything else to the analyzer yet.

❏ Choose a power on pr eference usin g the s witch on the rea r panel (refer to “Rear-Panel Features” on

page 31, item 14). The

PWR ALWAYS ON setting turns the analyzer on whenever external power

is applied. This mode is useful if an external power switch is used to control a rack of several instruments. Neverthel ess, if you set the anal yzer to standby us ing the front pa nel

Standby key and

the external power is r emoved an d rest ored wi thin 20 second s, the a nalyze r will remai n in st andby.

PWR NORM setting assigns analyzer on/off control to the front-panel On and Standby keys

The (see “Front-Panel Connectors and Keys” on page 24, item 23). If the analyzer is on and the external power is removed and restored within 20 seconds, the analyzer will turn on. On the other hand, if the external power is removed and restored after 20 seconds, the analyzer will remain in standby regardless of the front-panel switch settings.

❏ Press the  (On) key to turn the analyzer on. Information Screen: An information screen appears during the initialization process. The information

screen contains the analyze r produc t number and a URL for accessi ng produc t suppor t in formati on on the World Wide Web. See “Additional Information” on page 2.

NOTE The information screen displays for approximately 10 seconds before the

initializat i on process is complete. Record the firmware revision and serial number, and keep it for reference. If you

should ever need to call Agilent Technologies for service or with any questions regarding your analyzer, it will be helpful to have this information readily available. You can also obtain the f irmware re visio n and se rial number b y pr essin g

System, More, Show System.

❏ Allow the analyzer to wa rm-u p for 5 minute s befo re making a cali brate d measur ement. To meet its

specifications, the analyz er mu st meet operat in g temperat ure conditions.

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Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time

If the analyzer is an Agilent Technologies E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, or E4408B, connect a BNC cable from the AMPTD REF OUT to INPUT 50 using an adapter. After a 5 minute warm-up, press

System, Alignments, Align Now, All.

CAUTION When operating in dc coupled mode on analyzers with Option UKB ensure

protection of the input mixer by limiting the input level to 0 Vdc, +30 dBm. When operating in ac coupled mode, ensure protection of the input mixer by

limiting the input level to 50 Vdc, +30 dBm.

NOTE It is normal to hear clicking when the Auto Alignment function is on. See

“Running Internal Alignments” on page 17 for more information.

Why Aren’t All the Personality Options Loaded in Memory?

Many measurement personality options are available for use with this instrument. If the option is loaded in the instrument, you must also have a license key entered, to use it.

Some versions of instrument hardware my not have enough memory to accommodate all the options that you have ordered. If this is the case you will need to swap the applications in/out of memory, as needed. It may also be possible to upgrade your hardware to have more memory. Contact your local sales/service office.

Using an External Reference

If you wish to us e an ext ernal 1 0 MHz sour ce as t he refe rence frequenc y, connect an external refere nce source to the dBm.

NOTE It is not necessary to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT to t he 10 MHz REF I N on the

1. T o use an ext ernal freque ncy ref erence , con nect it to the EXT REF IN connector on the rear panel

(see “Rear-Panel Features” on page 31).

10 MHz REF IN connector on the rear panel. The signa l le vel shou ld be grea ter tha n –15

rear of the analyzer. Doing so results in a “Frequency Reference Error” message.

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Firmware Revision

To view the firmware revision of your analyzer, press System, More, Show System. If you call Agilent Technologies regarding your anal yzer, it is helpful to have this revisi on and t he anal yzer seri al number available.

TIP You can get automatic electronic notification of new firmware releases and other

product updates/information by subscribing to the Agilent Technologies Test & Measurement E-Mail Notification Service for the PSA and ESA Series at http://www.agilent.com/find/notifyme

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Running Internal Alignments

Running Intern al Ali g nments

Each time the analyzer is powered on, the internal alignment routine runs automatically. The analyzer was shipped from the factory with the Alignments mode set to

Align All.

Auto,

NOTE When the Alignment routine runs, you will hear the attenuator settings changing,

which generates noise. This is not an indication of trouble.

Manually Performing an Alignment

System, Alignments, Align Now, All.

NOTE It is normal to hear clicking when the Auto Alignment function is on. During the

interval between sweeps, portions of the analyzer’s circuitry are realigned. Some of the circuitry is controlled by relays. It is the rapid switching of these relays between sweeps which causes the clicking sound. Under normal operation, these relays will last over 50 years.

To eliminate the clicking sound, turn off the automatic alignment. (See the Alignments key description in your User’s guide.”) With

Auto Align turned off,

however, the Align Now All function should be performed periodically. For more information on how often to perform Align Now All when the Auto Alignment function is of f, refer to the appropriate “S pecifications and Characteri stics” chapt er in your specifications guide.

Auto Align, Off is selected, refer to the Specifications guide for t he co ndi tions required to main tai n

calibration.

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Printer Setup and Operation

A printer can be connecte d to your analyzer if it is eq uipped with an external I/O i nte rface. Supported printers accept Hewlett-Packard Printer Control Language Level 3 (PCL3) or 5 (PCL5). Refer to the documentation or specifications supplied with your printer, or contact the manufacturer to identify your printer’s language.

Equipment

• IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable.

• Supported and tested printers are listed below. Note that there are many PCL3/5 printers that may work with your analyzer, however, they have not been tested.

— PCL3 printers include most HP DeskJet printers. — PCL5 printers include most HP LaserJet printers.

NOTE The following printers are not compatible with your analyzer: 

HP Deskjet 720C, 722C, 820C and 1600C  Epson MX-80, FX-85, Stylus, and LQ-570

Printer Models Language Type Color Capable

HP DeskJet 310, 320, 350C, 400L PCL3 yes HP DeskJet 500C, 550C, 600, 660C, 672C, 680C,

682C, 690C, 693C HP DeskJet 840C, 850 C, 870C, 890C, 895C PCL3 yes HP DeskJet 935C, 970C, 990C PCL3 yes HP DeskJet 1120C, 1150C PCL3 yes HP Inkjet 2000C PCL 3 yes HP LaserJet III PCL3/5 no HP LaserJet 4P PCL3/5 no HP LaserJet 5L, 5M, 5N, 5P, 5SI PCL3/5 no HP LaserJet 6L, 6MP PCL5 no HP LaserJet 2100 Series, PCL3/5 no HP LaserJet 4050N PCL3/5 yes HP LaserJet 5000GN PCL3/5 yes HP Professional Series 2500CM PCL3 yes

PCL3 yes

HP Professional Series 2500CM PCL3 yes

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Printer Setup and Operation

Interconnection and Setup

1. Turn off the printer and the analyzer.

2. Connect the printer to the analyzer parallel I/O interface connector using an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel printer cable.

3. If appropriate, configure your printer using configuration menus or switches. Refer to your printer’s documentation for more specific information on configuring your printer.

4. Turn on the analyzer and printer.

5. Press

Print Setup on the front panel and then press the Printer Type menu key. Printer Type

accesses the following keys:

None None disables the an alyzer from attempting to print to a printer. This is the

appropriate setting if no printer is connected to the analyzer.

Custom Custom allows you to access the Define Custom menu keys. The Define

Custom

menu keys allow you to specify printer characteristics such as PCL

Level and printer color capability.

Auto Auto enables the analyzer to automatically attempt to identify the connected

printer when the

6. Press

Printer Type to access the Printer Type menu keys. Press Auto to make the analyzer attemp t

to identify the connected printer. When you press

Print key is pressed or when Printer Type is set to Auto.

Auto, the analyzer will respond in one of the

three following ways:

•The

Print Setup menu will be displayed with the Auto key selected and no new message will

be displayed in the display status line. This indicates that the analyzer has successfully identified the connected printer and no further setup is required. As long as selected in the front panel

More 1 of 3, Show System.

•The

Print Setup menu will be displayed with the Custom key selected and one of the

Printer Type menu, the analyzer w ill attempt to identify the printer when the

Print key is pressed. The selected printer will be displayed by pressing System,

Auto remains

following diagnostic messages will be displayed in the display status line:

Unknown printer, Define Custom to set up printer

No printer response, Define Custom to set up printer

Invalid printer response, Define Custom to set up printer

This indicates that the analyzer was unable to automatically identify the connected printer, and

Custom has been selected in the Printer Type menu. Press Print Setup, Define Custom to

select specific printer characteristics such as the printer language (PCL3 or PCL5) and color printing capability. Once you have set these characteristics to match those of your connected printer, the printer setup process is complete. As long as

Printer Type menu, the analyzer will not attempt to automatically identify the connected

printer when the front panel

•The

Print Setup menu will be displayed with the None key se lected a nd the fo llowing mes sage

Print key is pressed.

Custom remains selected in the

will appear in the display status line:

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Printer Setup and Operation

Unsupported printer, Printer Type set to None

This indicates that the anal yzer ha s su ccessf ully identi fied t he c onnect ed print er, but the printer is not supported by the analyzer. As long as analyzer will respond to any print command by displaying the message Printer Type is None in the display status line.

None is selected in the Printer Type menu, the

7. Select the desired paper size by pressing

Print Setup, More, Page Size, then choose the

appropriate page size for which your printer is configured. This setting wil l remain uncha nged with Preset or Power Cycle.

The factory default page size is

Restore Sys Defaults is executed.

Letter. The page size will be reset to Letter if System, More,

Testing Printer Operation

When you have completed the analyzer’s printer setup, press

Print Setup, then press Print on the

front panel. If the printer is ready and the printer setup was successful, a printout of the analyzer display will be printed. If the pri nte r is not re ady, the message Printer Timeout will appear on the analyzer display. Printer Timeout will remain on the display unt il the printe r is rea dy or unti l you press

ESC to cancel the printout request.

NOTE There may be some small discrepancies in the color mapping of the analyzer

display to your color printer. Due to differences in display and printer technologies, the default display colors do not map exactly to the printer colors. For example trace 1 is yellow on your analyzer display while it maps to green on your printer.

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Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Protecti ng Against Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic discha r ge ( ESD) can damage or destr oy elec troni c component s (the po ssibi lity of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever components are transported, stored, or used).

Test Equipment and ESD

To help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment:

• Before connecting any coaxial cable to an analyzer connector for the first time each day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together.

• Personnel should be g rou nded with a 1 M resis tor-isolated wrist-strap before touching the center pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the analyzer.

• Be sure that all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent build-up of static charge.

WARNING Do not use these first three techniques when working on circuitry with a

voltage potential greater than 500 volts.

• Perform work on all components or assemblies at a static-safe workstation.

• Keep static-generating materials at least one meter away from all components.

• Store or transport components in static-shielding containers.

• Always handle printed circuit board assemblies by the edges. This reduces the possibility of ESD damage to components and prevent contamination of exposed plating.

For information on ordering static-safe accessories, see “Accessories” on page 83.

Additional Information about ESD

For more information about ESD and how to preve nt ESD damage, contact t he Electrostati c Discharge Association (http:// www .esda .org). The ESD st andards devel oped by this agenc y are sanction ed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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Safety Information

WARNING This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earth ground

incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet pr ovided with a prot ective ea rth contact . Any inte rruption of t he protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.

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2 Front and Rear Panel Features

This chapter gives you an overview of the front and rear panels of your analyzer. For details on analyzer keys and remote programming, refer to the User’s and Programmer’s Guide. For connector specifications (including input/output le vel s) , see the Specifications guide.

Front and Rear Panel Features

Front Panel Overview

This section provides information on the analyzer’s front panel, including:

• Front Panel Connectors and Keys, see below

• “Display Annotations” on page 28

Front-Panel Connectors and Keys

1 Viewing Angle keys adjust the display so that it can be optimally viewed from

different angles.

2 Esc. The Esc (escape) key cancels any entry in progress. Esc will abort a print (if

one is in progress) and cl ear er ror mess ages f rom the st atus l ine at the bot to m of the display. It also clears input and tracking generator overload conditions.

3 Menu keys are the unlabeled keys next to the screen. The menu key labels are the

annotation on the scr een nex t to t he unla beled k eys. Mo st of t he lab eled ke ys o n the analyzer front panel (also called front-panel keys) access menus of keys having related functions.

4 FREQUENCY Channel, SPAN X Scale, and AMPLITUDE Y Scale are the three

large keys that activate the primary analyzer functions and access menus of related functions. The secondary labels on these keys (Channel, X Scale, and Y Scale) are

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used in some measurements.

5 CONTROL functions access menus that adjust the resolution bandwidth, adjust the

sweep time, and control the analyzer display. They also set other analyzer parameters needed for making measurements.

6 MEASURE accesses a menu of keys that automate some common analyzer

measurements. Once a measurement is running, menu keys for defining your measurement.

Meas Setup accesses additional

Meas Control and Restart access

additional measurement control functions.

7 SYSTEM functions affect the state of the entire analyzer.

Various setup and alignment routines are accessed with the The green The

Preset key resets the analyzer to a known state.

File key menu saves/loads setups, traces, states, limit-line tables, screens,

System key.

measurement results, and amplitude correction factors to or from analyzer memory or the floppy disk dri ve. Th e

Now

function defined under File in your User’s guide.

Print Setup menu keys configure hardcopy outputs. The Print key

The

Save key immediately exec ut es t he Save

immediately sends hardcopy data to the printer. See your User’s guide for more details.

8 MARKER functions control t he ma rkers , read out frequ encies and ampl itude s alon g

the analyzer trace, automat icall y locat e th e signal s of highe st ampli tude, and access functions like

9 The Media Door on the right side of the front panel ac cesses the 3.5 inch dis k drive

Marker Noise and Band Power.

and the Earphone connector. The earphone connector provides a connection for an earphone jack which bypasses the internal speaker.

10 The Data Control Keys, which include the step keys, knob, and numeric keypad,

change the numeric value of an active function such as center frequency, start frequency, resolution bandwidth, and marker position.

The data controls will change the active function in a manner prescribed by that function. For example, y ou can change center f requency i n fine steps with th e knob, in discrete steps with the step keys, or to an exact (1 Hz resolution) value with the numeric keypad.

The Knob provides fine incremental changes of functions such as center frequency, reference level, and marker position. Clockwise rotation of the knob increases values. The extent of alteration is determined by the size of the measurement range. The speed at which the knob is turned affects the rate at which the values are changed.

For slow sweeps, the analyzer uses a smooth panning feature which is designed to move the trace di splay to the la test fun ction val ue as the knob is t urned. When center , s top or, s ta rt f re que ncy or reference level i s adj usted, the signal will shift right or left or up or down with the rotation of the knob before a new sweep is actually taken. An asterisk is placed in the message block (the upper right-hand corner of the analyzer display) to indicate that the data on the screen does not reflect da ta at the current setting.

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The Numeric Keypad allows entry of exact values for many of the analyzer functions. You may include a decimal point in the number portion. If not, the decimal point is placed at the end of the number.

Numeric entries must be terminated with a units key. When a numeric entry is begun, the menu keys show the units key labels. The units keys change depending on what the active function is. For example, the units keys for frequency span are level are

+dBm, dBm, mV, V, and A.

GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz, whereas the units for reference

NOTE If an entry from the numeric keypad does not coincide with an allowed function

value (for example, that of a 12 MHz bandwidth), the analyzer defaults to the nearest allowable value.

The Step Keys () increase or decrease the active function value. The step size depends upon the current analyzer measurement. Each press results in a single step change. For those parameters with fixed values (resolution bandwidth), the next value in a sequence is selected each time a step key is pressed. Step size i s predict able (e.g ., 10% of span for center freq uency) and c an be set for some functions (i.e., center frequency). Out-of-range values or out-of-sequence values will not occur using these keys.

11 VOLUME. The VOLUME knob adjusts the volume of the internal speaker. The

speaker is turned on and of f with the

12 EXT KEYBOARD. The EXT KEYBOARD connector is a 6-pin mini-DIN connec tor.

Speaker On Off key in the Det/Demod menu.

The keyboard can be used to enter screen titles and filenames.

NOTE To avoid damage to the analyzer, always turn off power before plugging a

keyboard into the analyzer.

13 PROBE POWER provides power for high-impedance ac probes or other

accessories. (+15 V, 12.6 V, 150 mA maximum)

14 LO OUTPUT provides the proper lo cal oscilla tor signa l for use wi th extern al mixers

(Option AYZ).

15 IF INPUT connects to the IF OUTPUT of the external mixer (Option AYZ). 16 Return. The Return key accesses the previously selected menu. Continuing to

press

Return accesses earlier menus. Ret urn als o term inate s entr y of alpha numeric

functions (e.g., Title).

17 AMPTD REF OUT provides an amplitude reference signal of 50 MHz at –20 dBm.

Agilent ESA models E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B only.

18 Tab Keys are used to move around in the Limit editor, the Correction editor and

similar table-driven forms.

19 INPUT 50 (INPUT 75 for Option 1DP) is the signal input for the analyzer.

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CAUTION When operating in dc coupled mode on analyzers with Option UKB, ensure

protection of the input mixer by limiting the input level to 0 Vdc, +30 dBm. When operating in ac coupled mode, ensure protection of the input mixer by

limiting the input level to 50 Vdc, +30 dBm.

20 The Next Window key can be used to select the active window in functions which

support split-screen display modes, such as Zone markers. (Refer to “Zone” in the User’s guide for more information.) In such modes, pressing

Zoom switches

between the split-screen and full-sized display of the active window.

21 Help. Press the Help key and then any front panel or menu key to get a short

description of the key function and the associated SCPI command. The next key you press will remove the help window from the display.

22 RF OUT 50 for Option 1DN or RF OUT 75 (for Option 1DQ) is the source

output for the built-in tracking generator. Option 1DN or 1DQ only.

CAUTION If the tracking gen era tor output power is too high, it may damage the device under

test. Do not exceed the maximum power that the device under test can tolerate.

23 The  (On) key turns the analyzer on, while the Standby key turns most of the

analyzer off. An analyzer alignment is performed (if

Auto Align is on) every time

the analyzer is turned on. After turning on the ana lyzer , allow 5 minu tes of warm-up time to ensure the analyzer will meet all specifications.

NOTE The analyzer continues to draw power even if the line power switch is in standby.

The main power cord can be used as the system disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply. The front-panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch (disconnecting device).

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Display Annotations

Table 2-1 Screen Annotation

Item Description Associated Function Key

1 2 Reference level Ref Level 3 Active function block Refer to the description of the activated function. 4 Screen title 5 Time and date display Time/Date On Off

a,b

6 7 Marker frequency Marker or

8 Marker amplitude Marker

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Change Title

RF attenuation Attenuation Auto Man

Marker Count On Off

Front and Rear Panel Features

Table 2-1 Screen Annotation (Continued)

Item Description Associated Function Key

Front Panel Overview

9 GPIB annunciators

See programming documentation.

R - remote operation L - GPIB listen T - GPIB talk S - GPIB SRQ

Data invalid indicator Sweep (Single) or View/Trace

11 Status Informational messages See your Instrument Messages and Functional

Tests manual for more information. 12 Key menu title Dependent on key selection. 13 Key menu See key label descriptions in the User’s guide for

more information. 14 Frequency span or stop frequency

Span or Stop Freq

15a Sweep time/Points Sweep Time Auto Man, Sweep Points 16a Video bandwidth Video BW Auto Man 17 Frequency offset Freq Offset 18 Display status line Displays analyzer status and error messages.

Cleared by pressing

Esc key. See your User’s

guide for more information. 19a Resolution bandwidth

Resolution BW Auto Man

20 Center frequency or start frequency Center Freq or Start Freq 21 Signal track Frequency, Signal Track 22 Internal preamp Amplitude, Int Preamp

23 24 Amplitude corrections are on (This indicates that

Auto alignment routine is on Auto Align

Correction On Off

the overall correction state is On. There may be any or none of the individual corrections On.)

25 Trigger/Sweep

Trig, Sweep

F - free-run trigger L - line trigger V - video trigger E - external (front) trigger T - TV trigger (Options BAA, B7B only) B - RF burst trigger (Opt B7E only) C - continuous sweep S - single sweep

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Table 2-1 Screen Annotation (Continued)

Item Description Associated Function Key

26 Trace mode

Trace

W - clear write M - maximum hold m - minimum hold V - view S - store blank 1 - trace 1 2 - trace 2 3 - trace 3

27 Average Average On Off

VAvg indicates video average on. PAvg indicates power average on.

28 Display line

Display Line On Off

29 Amplitude offset Ref Lvl Offst 30 Amplitude scale Scale Type Log Lin

a. A # in front of any display annotation indicates that the function is uncoupled. (Refer to your User’s guide) b. When the analyzer is set to the external mixer state (Option AYZ), item 6 changes to display Ext Mix in

place of Atten XdB. In addition, if Mixer Bias is on, a +I or I is appended to Ext Mix.

c. When the (*) is displayed, it means that some or all trace data may not match the anno tation due to po ssible

changes in analyzer settings.

d. AA indicates that auto alignment of all analyzer parameters, except the tracking generator and FM

demodulation options, will occur. AB indicates that auto alignment of all analyzer functions except the RF section (and tracking generator and FM demodulation options) will occur. No indicator will appear if auto alignment is off.

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Rear-Panel Features

1 Power input is the input for the ac line power source. Make sure that the

line-power source outlet has a protective ground contact.

2 DC Power i s the inpu t for the dc power sour ce. Refer to the “Powe r Require ments”

section in the specifications guide for your analyzer.

CAUTION AC line power and dc power should not be plugged in simultaneously.

3 Line Fuse. The fuse is removed by twisting counterclockwise 1/4 turn. Replace

only with a fuse of the same rating. See the label on the rear panel.

4 Service Connector. The service connector is for service use only. 5 Inputs/Outputs (Refer to the specifications guide for more information.)

5a VGA OUTPUT drives an external VGA compatib le mo nit or wit h

a signal that has 31.5 kHz horizontal, 60 Hz vertical synchronizing rate, non-interlaced.

5b GATE/HI SWP OUT (TTL) is high when the ana lyzer is s weeping

or when

5c GATE TRIG/EXT TRIG IN (TTL) accepts the positive edge of an

Gate (Option 1D6) is active.

external voltage input that triggers the analyzer internal sweep source or the gate function (Time Gate, Option 1D6).

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Table 2-2 and Table 2-3. show the appropriate rear panel slots to be used for the optional cards

available with the Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers. Refer to Table 2-2. if you have an Agilent ESA-L Series Spectrum Analyzer. Refer to Table 2-3. if you have an Agilent ESA-E Series Spectrum Analyzer.

(P) = Preferred Card Slot (A) = Acceptable Card Slot (–) = Unacceptable Card S l ot

Table 2-2 Agilent ESA-L Series (E4403B, E4408B, E4411B)

Slot # 1256

GPIB and Parallel (Option A4H) P A – – Serial and Parallel Interface (Option 1AX) P A – – IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option A4J) – – P –

Frequency Extension

––P

a. The Frequency Extension Assembly comes standard with the Agilent E4408B.

Table 2-3 Agilent ESA-E Series (E4401B, E4402B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B)

Slot #

GPIB and Parallel Interface (Option A4H)

RS-232 and Parallel Interface (Option 1AX)b P A A A – –

Fast Time Domain Sweeps (Option AYX)

IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option A4J)c A A A A P A

FM Demodulation (Option BAA)

Noise Figure (Option 21 9) A A P A – –

Frequency Extension

Digital Signal Procession and Fast ADC  (Option B7D)

RF Communications Hardware (Option B7E) – – – – P –

23456

PAAA– –

–APA––

– APAAA

– AAAAP

–––P––

ACPR Dynamic Range Extension (Option 120) – P AAAA

Bluetooth



FM Demodulation (Option 106)d

– APAAA

a. S ome cards may not be installed due to mechanical interference. b. Only one optional remote interface (Option A4H or Option 1AX) can be installed at a time. c. Only one IF and Sweep Port option (Option A4J or Option AYX) can be installed at a time. d. Only one demod option (Option BAA or Option 106) can be installed at a time.

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e. The Frequency Extension Assembly comes standard with the Agilent E4404B, E4405B and

E4407B.

f. Bluetooth

license.

g. Option 106 is required to make measurements in Bluetooth™ Measurement Personality

(Option 228)

6 GPIB and parallel interface (Option A4H) is an optional interface. GPIB supports

 is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Agilent Technologies under

remote analyzer operation. A parallel port is included for printing only.

7 RS-232 and parallel interface (Option 1AX) is an optional interface. RS-232

supports remote analyzer operation. A parallel port is included for printing only.

NOTE Printing is only supported from the parallel port.

8 IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option A4J or Option AYX): (Refer to the

specifications guide for more information.)

SWP OUT provides a voltage ramp corresponding to the sweep of the analyzer

(0 V to 10 V).

HI SWP IN (TTL) can be grounded to stop and reset the sweep. Once the sweep

has been stopped, removing the ground will trigger the start of a new sweep.

HI SWP OUT (TTL) is high when the analyzer is sweeping. AUX VIDEO OUT provides detected video output (before the analog-to-digital

conversion) proporti onal to vertic al deflecti on of the trace. Outp ut is from 0 V to 1 V. Amplitude-correction factors are not applied to this signal.

NOTE The video output signal may be blanked during retrace when automatic alignment

is on. This eff ect c an b e redu ced wit h longe r sweep times , or elimi nated by tur ning Auto Align off. For more information, refer to the Alignments key description in the ESA User’s and Programmers Reference, Volume 1.

AUX IF O U T is a 50 , 21.4 MHz IF output that is t he down -conve rted s ignal o f

the RF input of the analy zer. Amplitude-correction factors a re not appl ied to thi s signal. This output is taken after the resolution bandw idth filters and step gains and before the log amplifier.

NOTE Only one IF and Sweep Port option (Option A4J or Option AYX) can be installed

at a time.

9 FM Demod (Option BAA) demodulates, displays, and measures deviation on FM

signals. You can listen to audio signals on a built-in speaker or with an earphone. Refer to “Det/Demod” and “FM Demodulation (Option BAA)” in the Options chapter for more informati on.

Bluetooth deviation on Bluetooth

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 FM Demodulation (Option 106) demodulates, displays and measures

 signals. Refer to “Det/Demod” and “Bluetooth FM

Front and Rear Panel Features

Rear-Panel Features

Demodulation (Option 106)” in the Options chapter for more information.

10 Frequency Extension Assembly controls the microwave front-end components in

the Agilent E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B.

PRESEL TUNE OUTPUT provides a signal to contr ol extern al presel ecte d mixers if

External Mixing (Option AYZ) is installed.

11 Card Slot Identification Numbers. Refer to Table 2-2 and Table 2-3 for card slot

versus option card compatibility information.

12 10 MHz REF IN accepts an ex ternal frequ ency source to prov ide the 10 MHz, 15 to

+10 dBm as a timebase.

NOTE It is not necessary to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT to t he 10 MHz REF IN on the

rear panel of the analyzer. Doing so will result in a Frequency Reference Error message.

13 10 MHz REF OUT provides a 10 MHz, 0 dBm minimum, t imebase refer ence signal. 14 Power On Selection selects an analyzer power preference.

PWR ALWAYS ON setting turns the analyzer on whenever external power

The is applied. This mode is useful if an external power switch is used to control a rack of several instruments. Nevertheless, if you set the analyzer to standby using the front panel

Standby key (see Figure 2-1. on page 22, item 23) and the

external power is removed and restored within 20 seconds, the analyzer will remain in standby.

Power Always On

Analyzer state before removing power

On On On

Standby Standby On

PWR NORM setting assigns analyzer on/off control to the front-panel On

The and

Standby keys (see Figure 2-1. on page 22, item 23). If the analyzer is on

A lapse in power  < 20 sec.

A lapse in power  > 20 sec.

and the external power is removed and restored within 20 seconds, the analyzer will turn on. On the other hand, if the external power is removed and restored after 20 seconds, the analyzer will remain in standby regardless of the front panel switch settings.

Power Norm

Analyzer state before removing power

On On Standby

Standby Standby Standby

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A lapse in power  < 20 sec.

A lapse in power  > 20 sec.

Front and Rear Panel Features

Rear-Panel Features

15 DC Fuse protects the analyzer fr om drawing to o much dc po wer . Re place onl y with

a fuse of the same rating. See the label on the rear panel.

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Key Overview

The keys labeled FREQUENCY Channel, System, and Marker are all examples of front-panel keys. The front-panel keys are dar k gray, light gray, green, or whi te in col or. Front-panel keys that are white perform an immediate action rather than bringing up a menu. The only green key is the which performs an analyzer reset (A summary of all front panel keys and their related menu keys can be found in user’s guide for your analyzer). Pressing most of the dark or light gray front-panel keys accesses menus of functions that are displayed along the right side of the display. These are called menu keys.

Menu keys list functions ot her than tho se accesse d directl y by the front pa nel keys. To activate a menu key function, press the key immediately to the right of the annotation on the screen. The menu keys that are displayed depend on which front-panel key is pressed and which menu level is enabled.

If a menu key funct ion’s value can be changed, it i s cal led an ac tive functi on. The fu nctio n labe l of the active function is highlighted after that key has been selected. For example, press

. This calls up t he menu of re lated ampl itude funct ions. Note t he fun ction label ed Ref Level (the

Scale

default selected key in the Amplitude menu) is highlighted.

Ref Level also appears in the active

function block, i ndicat ing t hat i t i s the acti ve ampl itude funct ion a nd can now be ch anged u sing any of the data entry controls.

Preset key,

AMPLITUDE Y

A menu key with On and Off in its label can be use d to turn t he menu key’s function on or off. To turn the function on, press the menu key so that On is underlined. To turn the function off, press the menu key so that Off is underlined. In the manual, when On should be underlined, it will be indicated as

Function (On).

A function with Auto and Man in the label can either be auto-coupled or have its value manually changed. The value of the function can be changed manually using the numeric keypad, knob, or step keys. To auto-couple a function, press the menu key so that Auto is underlined. In the manual, when

Auto should be underlined, it will be indicated as Function (Auto).

In some key menus, one key label will always be highlighted to show which key has been selected. For example, when you press

Marker, you will access a menu of keys in which some of the keys are

grouped together by a blue bar (on analyzers with a color display) on the left side of the menu. The

Normal key, which is the Marker menu default key, will be highlighted. When you press another key

within the blue bar region, such as

Delta, the highlight will move to that key to show it has been

selected.

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In other key menus, one key label will always be highli ghted to show which key ha s bee n selec ted but the menu is immediately exited when a selection is made. For example, when you press the

Orientation key (on the Print Setup menu), it will bring up its own menu of keys. The Portrait key,

which is the Orientation menu default key, will be highlighted. When you press the

Landscape key,

the highlight will move to that key to show it has been selected and the screen will return to the

Print Setup menu.

The arrow keys locat ed be low the analyzer dis play (sometimes refer re d t o as Tab keys) ca n b e used to navigate within tables, for example the Limit-Line table. These keys are used to move between rows. The Left-arrow key moves up, while the right-arrow key moves down. While navigating through the table, the cursor (inverse video highlight) stays in the same column. Navigating left or right in the table is accomplished by choosing the desired field using the front-panel keys.

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Front and Rear Panel Symbols

This symbol is used to indicate power ON (green LED).

This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode (yellow LED).

This symbol indicates the input power required is AC. The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol

when it is necessary for the user to refer to instructions in the documentation.

The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. The C-Tick mark is a r egistered t rademark o f the Austral ian Spectrum M anagement

Agency.

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.

Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB du Canada. This is also a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A

product (CISPR 11, Clause 4).

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA International.

This symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment

mandated under EU law as of August 13, 2005. All electric and electronic equipment are required to be separated from normal waste for disposal (Reference WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC).

Indicates the time period during which no hazardous or toxic substance elements

are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use. Forty years is the expected useful life of the product.

This symbol on all pri mary and secondar y packagin g indicat es comp liance t o China

standard GB 18455-2001.

This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments outside of the home.

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3 Making a Basic Measurement

This chapter provides information on basic analyzer operation. For more information on making measurements, see the measurement guide for your analyzer.

Making a Basic Measurement

This chapter is divided into the following sections:

•“Using the Front Panel” on page 41

•“Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer” on page 42

•“Viewing a Signal” on page 43

CAUTION Ensure that the t ot al power of all signals at the analyzer inp u t does not exceed +30

dBm (1 watt).

Basic Assumption

The material in this chapter is presented with the assumption that you understand the front and rear panel layout, and display annotations of your analyzer. If you do not, refer to “Front and Rear Panel

Features” on page 23.

NOTE The display examples in this book are made using various analyzer models, you

may see some variations depending upon your analyzer.

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On Off

Signal Track

Catalog

dBm

Y Axis Units

13.2550000 GHz

CF Step

10.00 dB

Auto Man

Attenuation

Using the Front Panel

Entering Data

When setting measurement parameters, there are several ways to enter or modify the value of the active function:

Knob

Arrow Keys

Numeric Keypad

Unit Softkeys

Enter Key

Increments or decrements the current value.

Enters a specific value. Then press the desired terminator (either a unit softkey, or the

Terminate a value that req uires a unit-of-measur e m e nt .

Terminates an entry when either no unit of measure is needed, or you want to use the default unit.

Enter key).

Using Menu Keys

Menu Keys (which appear along the right side of the display) provide access to many analyzer functions. Here are examples of menu key types:

Toggle Allows you to activate/deactivate states.

Example: Toggles the selection (underlined choice) each

time you press the key.

Submenu Displays a new menu of softkeys.

Example: A submenu key allows you to view a new menu of

softkeys rela ted to the submenu key category.

Choice Allows you to make a selection from a list of values.

Example: A choice key displays the currently selected

submenu choice, in this example, dBm. When the choice is made, the submenu automatically returns.

Adjust Highlights the softkey and sets the active function.

Examples: Press this type of key and enter a value.

The default for softkeys with an automatic ( or manual ( enter a value, the selection changes to manual. You can also press the softkey twice to change to manual.

Man) choice is automatic. After you

Auto)

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Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer

Preset provides a known starting point for making measurements. The analyzer has three types of preset:

Factory Preset Restores the analyzer to its factory-defined state. User Preset Restores the analyzer to a user-defined state. Mode Preset This type of preset restores the currently selected mode to a known state.

For details, see the User’s/Programmer’s manual.

Preset Type is set to Factory, pressing the green Preset key triggers a factory preset. When

When

Preset Type is set to User, pressing Preset displays th e softkeys Factory Preset, User Preset, and Mode Preset (if applicabl e) ; you then select the pre set you want. If Preset Type is set to Mode, but a

personality is not installed, pressing

Creating a User Preset

Preset triggers a factory preset.

If you constantly use settings which are not the factory defaults, use the following steps to create a user-defined preset:

1. Set analyzer parameters as desired.

2. Press

System, Power On/Preset, Save User Preset to set the current parameters as the user

preset state.

3. Press

Preset to select User in the same softkey menu to enable user preset as an option.

Disabling User Preset

Go to the Power On/Preset menu (press

Factory or Mode.

System, Power On/Preset) and select a Preset Type of

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10 MHz

Viewing a Signal

1. Press Preset. If the softkeys Factory Preset and User Preset appear, select Factory Preset.

2. Connect the analyzer’s rear panel 10 MHz REF OUT to the front-panel input.

Setting Reference Level and Center Frequency

NOTE The display examples in this section are made using various analyzer models, you

may see some variations depending upon your analyzer.

3. Set the reference level to 10 dBm: Press

4. Set the center frequency to 30 MHz: Press

AMPLITUDE, 10, dBm.

FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 30, MHz.

The 10 MHz reference signal spectrum appears on the display, as shown in Figure 3-1. 

NOTE The display examples in this book are made using various analyzer models, you

may see some variations depending upon your analyzer.

Figure 3-1 10 MHz Internal Reference Signal and Associated Spectrum

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10 MHz

Viewing a Signal

Setting Frequency Span

5. Set the frequency span to 50 MHz: Press This displays the signal as shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Span Changed to 50 MHz

SPAN, 5, 0, MHz.

Reading Frequency & Amplitude

6. Place a marker (labeled 1) on the 10 MHz peak, as shown in Figure 3-3.

Peak Search.

Press Note that the frequency and amplitude of the marker appear both in the active function block, and

in the upper-right corner of the scree n. You can use the knob, the arrow keys, or th e softk eys in the Peak Search menu to move the marker. Pressing

7. If you have moved the marker, return it to the peak of the 10 MHz signal.

Esc removes the value from the display.

Changing Reference Level

8. Press

AMPLITUDE, and note that reference level (Ref Level) is now the active function. Press

Marker ➞Mkr ➞ Ref Lvl.

Note that changing the reference level changes the amplitude value of the top graticule line.

Figure 3-4 shows the relationship between center frequency and reference level. The box

represents the analyzer display. Changing the center frequency changes the horizontal placement of the signal on the display. Changing the reference level changes the vertical placement of the signal on the display. Increasing the span increases the frequency range that appears horizontally across the display.

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Figure 3-3 A Marker on the 10 MHz Peak

Marker Active function

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Viewing a Signal

Figure 3-4 Relationship Between Frequency and Amplitude

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Improving Frequency Accuracy

9. While not all of the zeros following the decimal in the active function block are significant, the numbers after the decimal in the marker annotation (upper-right corner of screen) are significant. To improve the accuracy of the frequency reading in the marker annotation, turn on the frequency count function by pressing

Freq Count.

10.Note softkey

Marker Count On Off. If Off is underlined, press the softkey to toggle marker count

on. As shown in Figure 3-5:

• The marker annotation changes from Mkr1 to Cntr1.

• The displayed resolution in the marker annotation improves.

NOTE When you use the frequency count function, if the ratio of the resolution

bandwidth to the span is less than 0.002, the following message appears on the display: Marker Count: Widen Res BW

This indicates that the resolution bandwidth is too narrow.

11.Press

Marker ➞, Mkr ➞ CF to move the 10 MHz peak to the center of the display.

Valid Marker Count Range

12.Move the marker down the skirt of the 10 MHz peak. Note that although the readout in the active function changes, as long as the marker is at least 26 dB above the noise, the counted value (upper-right cor ner of disp lay) do es no t change (see Figure 3-6). For an accurate co unt, the marke r does not have to be at the exact peak.

NOTE Marker count functions properly only on CW signals or di scret e peaks. For a valid

reading, the marker must be 26 dB above the noise.

13.Press

BW/Avg, Res BW, then enter a new value. This action makes the resolution bandwidth the

active function and allows you to experiment with different resolution bandwidth (RBW) values.

14.Press

Marker, Off to turn the marker off.

NOTE After properly sett ing t he anal yzer to dis play yo ur s ignal , you ca n save t he set ting s

as either a user preset (press

System, Power On/Preset, Save User Preset), or a

file (see “Saving a File” on page 55).

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Figure 3-5 Increasing Marker Frequency Accuracy

Frequency Count increases accuracy

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Figure 3-6 Using Marker Counter

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4 Viewing Catalogs and Sa ving Files

Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files

The analyzer stores and retriev es data simi larly to the way that a personal c omputer (PC) d oes: both ha ve internal storage and a fl oppy disk drive. While a PC has an int er nal drive, the analyzer’s internal st ora ge is nonvolatile (fl ash) memory, which acts as an internal drive. As with a PC, both t he internal storage a nd the floppy disk drive have directory and sub-directory capability; in the analyzer, directories and subdirectories are called catalogs.

This chapter tells you how to:

• locate catalogs and view files, on page 51.

• save a file, on page 55. For more information on catalogs and files, see the Measurement guide.

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File Menu Functions

This chapter describes how to use the functions located under the front-panel File key. Data storage and retrieval are handle d si mi la rl y to t hat of personal computers (PCs). Li ke PCs, t hese analyzers include an internal storage drive and a floppy disk drive, both of which have directory and sub-directory capability.

NOTE The descriptions in this section assume the analyzer has firmware revision A.04.00 or

later. The file menu functions in earlier firmware are different. If you would like to upgrade your analyzer to the latest firmware revision, please visit the following web site:

http://www.agilent.com/find/esa

You will learn how to do all of the following:

• locate and view files in the catalog

• create a directory

• format a floppy disk

• save a file

•load a file

• rename a fi le

• copy a file

• delete a file

NOTE The display examples in this book are made using various analyzer models, you may see

some variations depending upon your analyzer.

Locating and viewing files in the catalog

Techniques for locating files and directories are consistent throughout the various file menu functions. Although this section provides specific information about navigation in the catalog, you may wish to refer back to this section when performing other operations of the file menu.

The analyzer has three default catalogs (directories):

• State, which stores analyzer settings.

• Trace, which stores trace information.

• Screen, which stores screen captures of the display in .gif or .wmf format.

NOTE Trace files are not bitmap files. Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into other

applications or converted. If you require the use of other applications, for example Microsoft‚ Word or Microsoft‚ Excel, be sure to save your files as .gif or .wmf formats using Screen for your file Type.

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Press File, Catalog to bring up a screen display as shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1. Catalog Menu

NOTE Use the front-panel Step Keys or Knob and the Dir Up or Dir Select keys to move up

and down within the directory information box.

1. The entry fields show the parameters for the files viewed. Entry fields that are being modified or are modifiable are indicat ed by hi ghl ighting (inverse video) . Each fi l e menu fun cti on has its own unique set of entry fields pertaining to that function. Below are the fields listed under the catalog key:

a. Name: field states the filename. b. Show Type: field displays the type of files viewed. c. Path: field displays the drive and directory location of the files.

2. The directory information box displays the drives, directories, and/or files currently described in the entry fields. Highlighting a row of information selects that location and updates the entry fields. There are four column headings in this area of the display. They are described as follows:

a. Name: column states the drive ( [-A-] or [-C-]) if at t he t op l eve l on the drive, directory na me,

or filename.

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b. Type: column displays the extension of the filename, for example, .SET, .STA, .TRC.

Directories are displayed as DIR and drives have nothing listed under Type:. They are only

designated by the Name: column ([-A-] or [-C-]). c. Size: column displays the size of the file in bytes. d. Modified: column displays the date and time the last change occurred.

3. The softkey menu has four options:

Type: allows you to choose the type of file you wish to view. (You may view all types by using

the

All key under Type.)

b. Sort: Under the Sort key, you can sort by any of the four columns and you can choose up

(ascending) or down (descending).

Dir Up: moves you up one directory level. If you are already at the top level, this key moves you

up to the drive level, displaying the available disk drives.

Dir Select: moves you down into the highlighted directory or up into the next level (directory or

drive) if the “. .” under the Name: column is highlighted.

NOTE Navigation keys: Use the front-panel Step Keys or Knob and the Dir Up or Dir Select

keys to move around in the directory information box.

4. The drive space l ine shows t he number of bytes us ed on the drive and the nu mber of byt es stil l free o n the drive.

Creating a directory

Directories and sub-directories can be created on both the A: floppy disc and the internal C: drive. This allows maximum flexibili ty in organizing files. For this exa mple, we will create a directory on the C: drive.

1. Press

2. Navigate through the file system until the Path: field displays C:\. (Use the Step Keys, Knob, Dir

3. Press

4. Press

5. To make a sub-directory, scroll down to the START directory you just created and press

File, More 1 of 2, Create Dir. Your screen should look similar to Figure 4-1, except the entry

fields will be Dir Name: and Path: and the Heading will read: Directories.

Up, and/or Dir Select keys.)

Name and enter the name, “START” using the Alpha Editor. (The numeric keypad is also

available for the filename.) Press title. (Use the

Create Dir Now to execute the operation. The message: Creating Directory appears on

Bk Sp hardkey on the front panel to make corrections.)

Enter (hardkey) when the Dir Name: field contains this directory

the screen. Then the status bar displays: Directory C:\START created.

Dir Select.

The Path: field should now read: C:\START\. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 above, using a new name. The status bar now should read: Directory C:\START\new name created.

Formatting a Floppy Disk

You can format a floppy disk in the analyzer. The format is MS-DOS‚1. Note that it is not necessary to

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format your floppy disk with the analyzer; preformatted disks can be used with the analyzer.

1. Place the 1.44-MB dis k you wish to format in to the floppy drive ( A:\ ) of the analyzer. Only 1.44-MB floppy disks are supported by the analyzer. Therefore, 720-kB floppy disks will not work reliably.

2. Access the

Format key by pressing File, More, and then Format. The directory information box is

active (highlighted), however, only the floppy disk volume [-A-] is shown on the display. The directory information box displays all files present on the floppy disk inserted in drive “A:”. If

you have not inserted a disk into drive “A:”, or the disk you are attempting to format has no pre-existing formatting, the error message: bad, missing, or unformatted disk is displayed in the statu s line.

3. Press

Format Now. The following message appears in the display window: WARNING: You are

about to destroy ALL data on Volume A:. Press Format Now again to proceed

or any other key to abort. To abort disk format, press any key but

Format Now. When a

disk is formatted, all data on the disk is destroyed.

4. Press

Format Now a second time to format the disk. You will see the mes sage: Formatting Disk

in the display window. Pressing any other key after receiving the warning in step 3 on page 54, will abort the formatting process. See Figure 4-2. The format process takes approximately three minutes.

Figure 4-2. Format Menu

5. When formatting is complete, a message, Volume A: formatted appears on the status line. The disk is now ready to save files.

1. MS-DOS‚ is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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Saving a File

You can save files (setups, states, traces, li mits, corr ections, meas urement res ults, or screens ) to a floppy disk (A:\), or the internal drive (C:\). In this example you will save a trace to the internal C: drive.

NOTE Trace files are not bitmap files. Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into other

Step 1. Set up the analyzer trace

1. Perform a factory preset by pressing Preset, Factory Preset (if present).

2. Turn on the internal 50 MHz alignment signal of the analyzer as follows:

•For the Agilent E4401B and E4411B, use the internal 50 MHz alignment signal of the analyzer a s the signal being measured. Press

• For all other models connect a cable between the front-panel AMPTD REF OUT to the analyzer INPUT, then press

Input/Output, Amptd Ref Out (On).

Input/Output, Amptd Ref (On).

3. Set the center frequency to 50 MHz by pressing press

4. Set the span to 75 MHz by pressing

SPAN, Span, 75, MHz. The reference signal will appear on the

display.

FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50, MHz.

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5. View trace 1 and put it into maximum hold by pressing View/Trace, Max Hold. (Trace 1 should already by underlined, but if not, press

Trace 1 2 3 until 1 is underlined and then press Max Hold.)

Your analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3. Viewing Trace 1

6. Activate trace 2 and pu t it into minimum hold by pr essing should look similar to Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4. Viewing Traces 1 and 2

Trace (2), Min Hold. Your analyzer display

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7. Activate trace 3 by pressing Trace (3), Clear Write. Your analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5. Viewing Traces 1, 2, and 3

Step 2. Save the file

1. To access the Save menu, press, File, Save.

2. Select the type of file you want to save. In this example you are saving a trace; press

NOTE Trace files are not bitmap files. Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into other

3. Select the trace you wish to save (1, 2, 3, or all traces). In this example you will save trace 3; press

Source (softkey), Trace 3.

4. Select the format you wish to use for saving the trace, either trace plus state ( comma separated value (

+ State

5. Enter a filename by pressing

CSV). In this example you will save a s trac e plus s tate; press Format, Trace

Name. The Alpha Editor appears. For this example you will name the

Trace + State) or

file, “TEST1”. (The numeric keypad is also available for the filename.) Note that the file extension is always set by the system and for this file type the extension is TRC. You must now press the (hardkey) to get back to the

Save menu.

Type, Trace.

Enter

NOTE You need to use a filename that does not already exist in the current directory. The

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filename is limited to eight characters, alpha (A-Z) or numeric (0-9) in any combination. The analyzer will not allow you to overwrite an existing file. If you select a filename that already exists, the status bar will display the message: File already exists. If you do not choose a filename, the analyzer will automatically generate a name based on the type of file you are saving (Setup: SETUP, State: STATE, Trace: TRACE, Limits: LIMIT, Corrections: COREC, Screen: SCREN). It also generates a three digit integer (starting at 000 and extending through 999, remembering th e previously saved va lue through a power cycle) which it adds to the name, for example: TRACE056.TRC. Also note that this three digit integer increments upon each attempted save until a unique filename is created, without regard to the success of the save.

6. The destination for the saved file is shown in the Path: field. In this example, you will select the path as C:\START\. If the correct location is not listed in the Path: field, change directories as follows:

a. Press

Dir Up or Dir Select and use the step keys or knob, to highlight the desired destination

directory.

b. Press

7. Press

Dir Select and confirm your choice displayed in the Path: field.

Save Now or Save (hardkey) to save the file to the C:\Start\ location. The message

Saving Now is displayed during this operation. For this example, the status line displays:

C:\START\TEST1.TRC file saved.

NOTE When saving to driv e (A:) , never remove the flopp y disk during the s ave ope ra tion. To do

so could corrupt all data on the floppy disk.

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Loading a file

1. Reset the analyzer by pressing Preset, Factory Preset (if present).

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Saving a File

2. To access the Load menu, press

File, Load.

3. Select the type of fil e you want t o load (s etup, st ate, t race, l imits , or corr ecti ons). In this exa mple you are loading a trace file; press

Type, Trace.

NOTE Not all file types can be loaded ba ck into the analyzer. For example, Screen files and CSV

(comma separated value) files cannot be loaded. CSV and Screen files are designed for use with a PC.

4. Select the directory where your file is lo cated. In this example, selec t the C:\START\ directory. (Use the front-panel step keys, knob,

Dir Up, and/or Dir Select keys to locate the directory.)

5. Select the file you want to load into the analyzer by moving the cursor with the front-panel knob to highlight the file name. In this example the file is TEST1.TRC. Select the trace into which you wish to load the file. In this example, load it into Trace 2. (

6. Press

Load Now to load the specified file. Your display should look similar to Figure 4-6. The status

Destination, Trace 2).

bar reads: C:\START\TEST1.TRC file loaded.

Figure 4-6. File Loaded

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NOTE You should notice that the trace you saved, in this exampl e tr ac e 3, i s loaded to trace 2. If

you wish to verify this condition, remove the signal input. For Agilent E4401B and E4411B, press

Amptd Ref Out (Off).

Input/Output, Amptd Ref (Off), for all other models , press Input/Output,

Note that when a trace is loaded, it is placed in view mode. To see that trace 2 is in view mode, blank traces 1 and 3 by pressing

View/Trace, Trace 1, Blank, Trace 3, Blank.

Then press T race 2. Not ice th at tra ce 2 is th e only tr ace dis played in view mo de (the view key is selected, and t he trace is not sweepi ng) . Your display sh oul d lo ok similar to Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7. Verifying Trace 1

CAUTION When operating in dc coupled mode, ensure protection of the input mixer by limiting the

input level to 0 Vdc and +30 dBm.

NOTE When loading Limits files, be sure you have selected the appropriate X Axis Units:

frequency or time (

Display, Limits, Properties, X Axis Units). If you are in time X-Axis

Units, and you load frequency limits, all current limit line data will be erased and the analyzer will switch to the frequency domain. The reverse of the this situation also holds true.

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Renaming a File

1. To access the Rename menu, press File, Rename.

2. Select the type of file you want to rename (setup, state, trace, limits, screens, or corrections). In this example you are renaming a trace file; press

3. Select the drive and directory where your file is located. In this example, choose drive C:\START.

4. Select the file you want to rename. In this example, choose the file TEST1.TRC.

Type, Trace.

5. Press

Name to open the Alpha Editor menu. For this example, rename the file to RENAME using the

Alpha Editor softkeys. (The Name: field is limited to eight characters.) Your display should look similar to Figure 4-8.

6. Press

Enter, Rename Now: your file is now renamed and visible within the directory displayed on

your analyzer. The status line displays the message: C:\START\TEST1.TRC file renamed to C:\START\RENAME.TRC.

Figure 4-8. Renaming a File

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Copying a File

1. To access the Copy menu, press File, Copy. This menu function brings up 2 directory boxes as described by the From: and To: fields located directly above the boxes. Refer to Figure 4-9.

Figure 4-9. Copy Menu

2. Put a formatted floppy in the A: drive.

3. Select the type of file you want to copy (setup, state, trace, limits, screens, or corrections). In this example you are copying a trace file from the C: drive to the A: drive; press, Type, Trace.

4. Press

Dir (in the key menu) to und er li ne From:. Notice the From: field (just above the top dir ect or y

box) highlights the location from which you will be copying. Using the navigation keys (

Direct select, step keys, or front panel knob), locate the C:\START\ directory.

Dir Up,

5. Scroll to highlight the file displayed in the directory box from which you wish to copy. In this example, you will need to highlight the file RENAME.

6. Press

Dir (in the key menu) to underline To:. The To: field (just above the bo tt om di re ctory box) is

highlighting the location to which you will be copyi ng. Using t he naviga tion key s as des cribed a bove, highlight the A:\ drive.

NOTE When pressing Dir (To), the file chosen in the From: location is no longer highlighted,

however the Name: field above the From directory box displays the chosen file; in this example: RENAME.TRC.

NOTE Highlighting a filen ame in th e To: directo ry box ha s no s ignif icanc e. The fi le can not be

placed inside another file.

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Saving a File

7. Press Copy Now to execute the operation. The mess age: “Copying file” is displayed durin g t he copying process. Upon completion, the status bar reads: “C:\START\RENAME.TRC file copied”. You have now copied the file RENAME from the C: drive to the A: drive.

Deleting a File

1. To access the Delete menu, press File, Delete.

2. Select the type of file you want to delete (setup, state, trace, limits, screens, or corrections). In this example, you are deleting a trace file; press

3. Select the drive and directory where the file you wish to delete is located. In this example, choose C:\START\. Use the navigation keys ( this location in the Path: field. (Refer to “Locating and viewing files in the catalog” on page 51 for more instructions.)

4. Select the file you want to delete. In this example, choose the file RENAME.TRC. Move the cursor with the navigation keys to highlight the file name.

T y pe, Trace.

Dir Up, Dir Select, step keys, front panel knob) to highlight

5. Press

Delete Now. The message: Deleting file pops up on the display during the operation.

Upon completion, the stat us bar reads: C:\START\RENAME.TRC file deleted. Y our fi le is now deleted and is no longer visible in the directory displayed on your analyzer.

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Using the Alpha Editor

Using the Alpha Edit or

The Alpha Editor enables you to select letters to enter a name for a file or directory (File, Rename, for example).

1. Use the characters on it.

2. When you press a softkey, its characters are displayed on individual softkeys.

3. Select the one you want.

More keys to display the softkey that lists the character you want. Each softkey has several

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Options and Accessories

Ordering Options and Accessories

Options and accesso ries hel p you config ure th e analyzer for your specific applicat ions, and e nable you to use the analyzer.

Options (see page 67 )

Unless specified otherwise, all options are available when you order a spectrum analyzer; some options are also available as kits that you can order and install after you receive the analyzer. Order kits through your local Agilent Sales and Service Office.

At the time of analyzer purchase, options can be ordered using your product number and the number of the option you are ordering. For example, if you are ordering Option 1D6 for an Agilent E4402B, you would order E4402B-1D6.

If you are ordering an option after the purchase of your analyzer, you will need to add a U (for upgrade) to the product number and then specify which option you are ordering (for example, E4402BU-1D6.)

If you know the option you wish to order, refer to “Options” on page 67 which is in ascending order by option number and type. Complete option descriptions can be found in the following section, listed in alphabetical order by option name under “Option Descriptions” on page 70.

For the latest information on Agilent Spectrum Analyzer options and upgrade kits, visit the following Internet URL:

http://www.agilent.com/find/sa_upgrades

Accessories (see page 83)

Order accessories through your local Agilent Sales and Service Office.

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Options

ESA E-Series ESA L-Series

Option

E4401B

E4402B

E4404B

E4405B

E4407B

E4411B

E4403B

E4408B

042 Gray Backpack Carrying Case    044 Yellow Backpack Carrying Case    049

060

106

Color Display

Low Emission

Bluetooth

 FM Demodulation





120 ACPR Dynamic Range Extension  219 Noise Figure Measurement Personality and



Hardware 225 Distance to Fault Measurement Personality  226 Phase Noise Measurement Personality  227 Cable TV Measurement Personality  228

Bluetooth

 Measurement Personality



229 Modulation Analysis  230

Benchlink Web Remote Control Software



231 ESA to 89600 Series Software Link Utility  252

266

EDGE Upgrade GSM to Personality

8566 Series Programming Code Compatibility







290

304

8590 Series Programming Code Compatibility

Bluetooth

 Premium Bundle

 



0B0 Delete Manual Set  0B1 Add Manual Set    0BV Service Documentation, Component Level    0BW Service Documentation, Assembly Level    1AX

RS-232 and Parallel Interface

 

1CP Rack Mount with Handles  

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Options

ESA E-Series ESA L-Series

Option

E4401B

E4402B

E4404B

E4405B

E4407B

E4411B

E4403B

E4408B

1D5 High Stability Frequency Reference  1D6 Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis  1D7 50 to 75 Ohm Matching Pad   1DN 50 Ohm Tracking Generator   

1DP

1DQ

75 Ohm input

75 Ohm Tracking Generator



1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidths      1DS RF Preamplifier  8ZE Refurbished Analyzer    

A4H

A4J

GPIB and Parallel Interface

IF, Video and Sweep Ports

 

A5D DC Power Cable   AXT Hard Transit Case  

AYQ

FM Demod / Quasi Peak Detector



AYT Gray Soft Carrying/Operating Case    AYU Yellow Carrying/Operating Case    AYX Fast Time Domain Sweeps  AYZ External Mixing  B70 Benchlink Spectrum Analyzer Connectivity

 

Software B72 B74

B75 B7B

B7D B7E

Enhanced Memory

RF and Digital Communications Hardware

Performance Bundle

TV Trigger and Picture on Screen

Digital Signal Processing and Fast ADC

RF Communications Hardware

 







B7K Distance to Fault Accessory Kit 

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ESA E-Series ESA L-Series

E4401B

E4402B

E4404B

E4405B

E4407B

E4411B

Options

E4403B

E4408B

BAA

FM Demodulation



BAB APC 3.5 Input Connector  BAC cdmaOne Measurement Personality  BAH GSM Measurement Personality 

BAS

Express Option: Basic Analyzer

BTG Express Option: Basic Analyzer with Tracking

COM

Generator

Express Option: Communications Test Analyzer





HD4 Bundled Options (A4H, A4J and 1DP, and 227) 

HD5

CATV Service and Installation Analyzer enhanced bundle option



H70 70 MHz IF Output  STD

Express Option: Standard Analyzer

STG Express Option: Standard Analyzer with Tracking

Generator



UE2 Firmware Upgrade Kit      UKB

UK6

Low Frequency Extension

Commercial Calibration



 

UK9 Front Panel Cover   R-50C-011-3: 3 Year Inclusive Calibration Contract    R-50C-011-5: 5 Year Inclusive Calibration Contract    R-51B-001-3C: 3 Year Service Support    R-51B-001-5C: 5 Year Service Support   

a. Included with new analyzer purchase. b. This option is incompatible with Option B7B and Option 1DP. c. Option 060 performance is obtained only when using ac inp ut power. Standard performance is obtained when

using battery or dc power. d. Option 106 is incompatible with Option BAA and AYQ. e. This option requires Option A4H. f. Option 252 requires Option BAH. g. This option requires Option A4H or Option 1AX.

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h. Option 1AX is incompatible with Option A4H i. This option is only available at time of purchase. j. This optio n has a 75 Ohm output impedance, and is only available with Option 1DP. k. Option A4H is incompatible with Option 1AX. l. Op tion A4J is incompatible with Option AYX (Option AYX contains functionality of Option A4J). m. Option AYQ is incompatible with Option BAA and 106. n. Standard on analyzers with serial numbers greater than US41440000 or MY41440000 o. Option B7B requires Option BAA. p. Option B7D requires Options B7E and 1D5, and contains Fast ADC compatibility of Option AYX, but does

not contain functionality of Option A4J. q. Option B7E requires Options B7D and 1D 5. r. Option BAA is incompatible with Option 106 and AYQ. s. Option UKB req uires Option 1DR.

Option Descriptions

Option

Number

STD Express Option:

Standard Analyzer

STG Express Option:

Standard Analyzer with Tracking Generator

BAS Express Option:

Basic Analyzer

BTG Express Option:

Basic Analyzer with Tracking Generator

COM Express Option:

Communications Test Analyzer

Name Description

Option STD simplifies ordering and speeds delivery of ESA-E Series analyzers with the following included options:

• Fast Digitized Time Domain Sweeps with additional IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option AYX)

• FM Demodulation (Option BAA)

Option STG includes the 50 Ohm Tracking Generator (Option 1DN) with the same included options listed in the Option STD description.

Option BAS simplifies ordering and speeds delivery of ESA-L Series analyzers with the following option:

• IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option A4J)

Option BTG includes the 50 Ohm Tracking Generator (Option 1DN) with the IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option A4J) listed in the Option BAS description.

Option STD simplifies ordering and speeds delivery of ESA-E Series analyzers with the following included options:

• Digital Signal Processi ng & F a st ADC (Option B7D)

• FM Demodulation (Option BAA)

• High Stability Frequency Reference (Option 1D5)

• Narrow Resolution Bandwidth (Option 1DR)

• RF Communications Hardware (Option B7E)

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Options

Option

Number

HD4 Bundle Options E4411B Op tio n HD4 consi sts of the standard options A4H, A4J,

HD5 Bundle Options E4411B Op tio n HD5 consi sts of the standard options A4H, A4J,

Name Description

1DP, and 227.  

For information concerning the operation and connections, reference the standard user’s and service guides for the E1799A under Option 227. You will need to refer to the E4411B User’s and Service Guide under Options A4H, 1DP, and A4J.

Option HD4 includes the following:

• E4411B Opt A4H GPIB Parallel Interface

•E4411B Opt 1DP (75 RF Input Impedance)

• E4411B Opt A4J (IF and Sweep Ports)

• E4411B Opt 227, Cable TV Measurement Personality  User’s Guide and Disk

1DP, 227, along with special option HDS.



Option HD5 includes the following:

• E4411B Opt A4H (GPIB Parallel Interface)

•E4411B Opt 1DP (75 RF Input Impedance)

• E4411B Opt A4J (IF and Sweep Ports)

• E4411B Opt 227, Cable TV Measurement Personality User’s Guide and Disk

• E4411B Opt HDS (Special Option Internal Preamplifier)

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Options

Option

Number

H70

Name Description

70 MHz IF Output Upgrade

E440xB Option H70 provides an analog 70 MHz IF Output to the rear panel of the ESA by down-converting the 321.4 MHz IF signal. The70 MHz IF is always “ON” while the ESA is powered up.



For all conversion loss parameters listed below, the attenuator setting is 0 dB. In highband, the preselector center routine must be performed to achieve the conversion loss listed below. If applicable, when Option 1DS (100 kHz to 3 GHz Preamp) is on, there will be a 28 dB to 30 dB of gain in the 70 MHz IF O utput on the rear panel of the ESA. With the Preamp ON the conversion loss outlined below will be +22 dB.



While performing the “Align All” routine on the ESA, the 70 MHz IF Output will be corrupted due to the systems variable gain circuit stepping through the alignment routine.

There are no flatness corrections for the 70 MHz IF Out.



In all other respects this instrument is identical to the standard instrument specifications.

B72 Enhanced Memory Upgrade Option B72 provides 2 SIMMS which increases the analyzer’s

RAM to 32 MBytes and its flash or data storage memory to 16 MBytes (8 MBytes of which are available to the user for data storage and measurement personalities). Note, this option is standard in analyzers with prefixes of US4144 and MY4144 and above.

UE2 Firmware Upgrade Kit Option UE2 provides the most current ESA spectrum analyzer

firmware on 3-1/2 inch floppy disks.

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Options

Option

Number

1D7 50  to 75  Matching Pad

1DN 50  Tracking Generator

1DP 75  Input Impedance

Name Description

This option provides a 50  to 75  matching pad with dc block to be used on the analyzer input. The pad has a frequency range of 9  MHz to 2 GHz. It adapts your standard 50 under test. Connector types are 50

 analyzer to be compatible with a 75  system

 Type-N (m) to 75 

BNC (f). Option 1DN provides a 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz built-in tracking

generator for the Agilent E4401B and th e Agilent E4411B. Option 1DN provides a 9 kHz to 3 GHz built-in tracking generator for the Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B. This source creates a source-receiver combination that allows insertion-loss, frequency response, and return-loss measurements. The source-receiver combination has a wide distortion-free dynamic range, plus good sensitivity and selectivity.

This option provides a 75  input impedance in st ead of the standard 50

 impedance. Analyzers with this option use

cables, circuit boards, and front panels that are different from the standard units. Option 1DP is only available on the Agilent E4401B and E4411B.

1DQ 75  Tracking Generator

1D6 Time-Gated Spectrum

Analysis

Option 1DP is not available after the purchase of your analyzer.

Option 1DQ provides a 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz b uilt- in track ing generator for the Agilent E4401B and th e Agilent E4411B. This source creates a source-receiver combination that allows insertion-loss, frequency response, and return-loss measurements. The source-rec eiver combination has a wide distortion-free dynamic range, plus good sensitivity and selectivity.

Option 1DQ has a 75  output impedance, and is only available with Option 1DP.

Option 1D6 allows you to selectively measure the spectrum of signals that may overlap in the frequency domain, but are separated in the time domain. By adjusting a time gate based on a user-supplied trigger signal, you can significantly increase the diagnostic capability of your spectrum analyzer for time-interleaved signals.

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Options

Option

Number

B7B TV Trigger and Picture on

Screen

120 ACPR Dynamic Range

Extension

BAB APC 3.5 Input Connector

Name Description

Option B7B requires Option BAA. Option B7B allows you to trigger the analyzer sweep on a TV

line of a demodulated TV waveform and view TV images in NTSC, PAL and SECAM standards on the analyzer display.

Option B7B provides the following additional ports: EXT VIDEO IN/TV TRIG OUT - provides a shared baseband

video input and a TTL output for the TV trigger (output through 75  source impedance).

EXT VIDEO OUT - provides a detected video output (before the analog-to-digital conversion) proportional to the vertical deflection of the trace (similar to Option BAA alone), and provides pass through of the sign al at EXT VIDEO IN /TV TRIG OUT , if selected (75 ).

Option 120 provides extended dynamic range for ACPR measurements by improving phase noi se at of fsets 800 kHz to 8 MHz.

The type-N female connector is replaced with an APC 3.5 mm male connector. An APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f), and BNC (f) to SMA (m) adapters are included for alignment purposes.

049 Color Display Option 049 changes the monoch rome display in the ESA L-Series

to a color display. Included with new analyzer purchases.

B7D Digital Signal Processing

and Fast ADC

AYZ External Mixing Option AYZ allows the use of Agilent 11970 Series, and Agilent

Option B7D provides digital signal processi ng, fast ADC, and a faster RMS detector. This option is required for many of the mobile communication measurements in the GSM and cdmaOne measurement personalities. Option B7D must be ordered with Option B7E (RF communications hardware) and Option 1D5 (high stability frequency reference).

For A.07.00 firmware revisions and later, either this option or Option A YX (Fast Digitized T ime Domain Sweeps) is required to perform the PowerStat Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (PowerStat CCDF) for all radio standards.

11974 external mixers with the Agilent E4407B analyzer to extend the frequency range to 110 GHz. Operation to 325 GHz is also possible with non-Agilent mixers.

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Options

Option

Number

Name Description

A YX Fast Digitized Time Domain

Sweeps

Option AYX allows fast digitized sweep times as fast as 20 sec in spans of 0 Hz. Refer to the

Sweep key description in your

User’s guide for information about possible sweep times. It also provides t he following additional inputs and outputs:

SWP OUT - sweep ramp output, provides a voltage ramp proportional to the sweep of the analyzer (0 V to 10 V).

HI SWP OUT (TTL) - provides the HI SWP TTL sign al as an output (TTL high during a sweep, TTL low during a retrace). It indicates when the analyzer is sweeping

HI SWP IN (TTL) - allows external sweep control. It can be grounded to stop and reset the sweep.

AUX VIDEO OUT - provides detected video output (before the analog-to-digital conversion) proportional to vertical deflection of the trace.

AUX IF OUT - provides a 50 , 21.4 MHz IF output that is the down-converted signal of the RF input of the analyzer.

For A.07.00 firmware revisions and later, either this option or Option B7D (Digital Signal Processing and Fast ADC) is required to perform the PowerStat Complementary Cumulative Distribution Functi on (Po w erStat CCDF) for all radio standards. It is also required to perform the ACP measurement when the NADC radio standard is selected.

1D5 High Stability Frequency

Reference

Option 1D5 improves the frequency reference accuracy. The analyzer’s synthesizer is phase locked to an oven controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO), instead of the standard VCXO. When present with narrow resolution bandwidth (Option 1DR) it provides 1 Hz and 10 Hz resolution bandwidths.

A4J IF, Sweep and Video Ports Option A4J provides the analyzer with additional inputs and

outputs. They are as follows: SWP OUT, HI SWP OUT (TTL), HI SWP IN (TTL), AUX VIDEO OUT, and AUX IF OUT.

SWP OUT - sweep ramp output, provides a voltage ramp proportional to the sweep of the analyzer (0 V to 10 V).

HI SWP OUT (TTL) - provides the HI SWP TTL signal as an output (TTL high during a sweep, TTL low during a retrace). It indicates when the analyzer is sweeping.

HI SWP IN (TTL) - allows external sweep control. It can be grounded to stop sweeping.

AUX VIDEO OUT - provides detected video output (before the analog-to-digital conversion) proportional to vertical deflection of the trace.

AUX IF OUT - provides a 50 , 21.4 MHz IF output that is the down-converted signal of the RF input of the analyzer.

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Options

Option

Number

060 Low Emission Option 060 provides reduced radiated an d conducted emi ssions to

UKB Low Frequency Extension Option UKB extends the frequency range of the analyzer on the

1DR Narrow Re solution

Bandwidth

1DS Preamplifier The preamplifier improves the analyzer’s sensitivity (lowers the

B74 RF and Digital

Communications Hardware

Name Description

comply with EN55011 Class B requirements. The reduced emissions applies during ac operation only.

Option 060 is incompatible with TV Trigger (Option B7B) and 75 input impedance (Option 1DP).

low end to 100 Hz when DC coupling is selected. This option requires installation of Option 1DR and is only available on ESA models E4402B, E4404B, E4405B, and E4407B.

This option provides additional narrow resolution bandwidths of 10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100 Hz, and 300 Hz and 200 Hz EMI. These bandwidths improve the analyzer sensitivity and allow you to resolve closely spaced signals. If high stability frequency reference (Option 1D5) is also installed then 1 Hz and 3 Hz resolution bandwidth filters are available.

noise floor) by approximately 16 dB. Option B74 includes:

• RF Communications Hardware (Option B7E),

• Digital Signal Processi ng and Fast ADC (Option B7D),

• Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis (Option 1D6),

• Memory Extension (Option B72),

• High Stability Frequency Reference (Option 1D5),

• Preamplifier (Option 1DS),

• Narrow Resolution Bandwidth (Option 1DR). These options are required for optimum performance of the

cdmaOne (Option BAC) or GSM measurement personality (Option BAH).

B75 Performance Bundle Option B75 provides:

• RF Preamplifier (Option 1DS)

• Narrow Resolution B andwidths (Option 1DR)

• High Stability Frequency Reference (Option 1D5) Refer to Options 1DS, 1DR, and 1D5 for details.

This option is only available at time of purchase.

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Option B7E provides the communications hardware required for many digital communication measurements. Option B7E must be ordered with Option B7D (digital signal processing and fast ADC) and Option 1D5 (high stability frequency reference). This provides burst carrier trigger capability.

Options and Ac cessories

Options

Option

Number

Name Description

BAA FM Demodulation Option BAA allows you to demodulate, display and measure

deviation of FM modulated signals. You can listen to audio signals on a built-in speaker or with an earphone.

Option BAA provides the following additional port: EXT VIDEO OUT - provides a detected video output (before the

analog-to-digital conversion) proportional to the vertical deflection of the trace (75 ).

AYQ FM Demodulation with

Quasi-Peak Detector

Option AYQ allows you to demodulate, display and measure deviation of FM modulated signals. You can listen to audio signals on a built-in speaker or with an earphone.

Option AYQ also provides your analyzer with squelch and quasi-peak detector capabilities.

A4H GPIB and Parallel Interface Allows you to control your analyzer from a computer that uses a

general purpose interface bus (GPIB). Option A4H includes a GPIB connector, a parallel interface connector for printers, a CD-ROM containing IntuiLink Toolbar software, and the programmer’s guide for you analyzer.

The IntuiLink soft ware allows you to download spectrum analyzer display or data files to a personal computer using Microsoft‚ Word or Microsoft‚ Excel. IntuiLink Toolbar installation instructions are included with the CD-ROM.

Option A4H allows the analyzer to copy its display to a printer connected to the parallel interface connector.

1AX RS- 232 and Parallel

Interface

B7K Distance to Fault Accessory

Kit

Option A4H is included with, or can be replaced with Option 1AX with all new analyzer orders. This option was formerly available as a separate option with previous analyzers.

Allows you to control your analyzer from a computer that uses an RS-232 interface. It includes a 2.5 meter 9-pin (f) to 9-pin (f) connector RS-232 cable (Agilent 51 82- 4794), a parallel interface connecto r for printers, a CD-ROM cont aining IntuiLink Toolbar software, and the programmer’s guide for your analyzer.

IntuiLink Toolbar allows you to download spectrum analyzer display or data files to a person a l co mputer using Micro so ft ‚ Word or Microsoft‚ Excel.

Option 1AX allows the analyzer to copy its display to a printer connected to the parallel interface port.

Option 1AX can replace Option A4H, which is included with all new analyzer orders. This option was formerly available as a separate option with previous analyzers.

Option B7K includes the 86205A (RF bridge), 11636A (power divider), 909A (coax termination), 11512A (coax short), 8120-8687 (coax cable), in a padded case.

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Options

Option

Number

225 Distance to Fault

Measurement Personality

106

228

Bluetooth Demodulation

Bluetooth Personality

Name Description

 FM

 Measurement

Performs a Fast Fourier Transform to calculate the distance to a cable fault. This option must be ordered with tracking generator (Option 1DN). This measurement includes on-screen instructional dialog to guide set up and calibration. Velocity factor and cable loss can be user- defined or s elected fro m s ever al different pre-defined cable types.

Option 106 is required to perform FM demodulation on signals measured with the Bluetooth

228). Option 106 allows you to demodulate, display and measure

deviation of Bluetoot h audio signals on a built-in speaker or with an earphone.

Option 106 provides the following additional port:

 Measurement Personality (Option

 FM modulated signals. You can listen to

EXT VIDEO OUT - provides a detected video output (before the analog-t o-digital conver sion) proportiona l to the vertical deflection of the tr ace (75 ).

Provides transmitter and receiver measurements required to test Bluetooth includes:

 devices. The set of Bluetooth measurements

304

227 Cable TV Measurement

Bluetooth Bundle

Personality

 Premium

• Modulation Overview

• Output Power

• Carrier Frequency Drift

• Monitor Band/Channel

• Initial Carrier Frequency Tolerance

• Modulation Characteristics Option 228 includes: Bluetooth

quick reference card, Bluetooth Bluetooth

Bluetooth functionality of this personality.

Provides the following:

• Bluetooth

• high stability frequency reference (Option 1D5)

• digital signal processing and fast ADC (Option B7D)

• RF communications hardware (Option B7E)

• enhanced memory upgrade (Option B72)

• RF preamplifier (Option 1DS) Provides measurement capabilities necessary for installation and

service of cable TV systems.

 programm ing commands manual.  FM Demodulation (Option 106) is required for full

 FM demodulator (Option 106)  measurement personality (Option 228)

 user’s guide, Bluetooth

 measurement guide, and

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Options

Option

Number

BAC cdmaOne Measurement

Personality

BAH GSM Measurement

Personality

Name Description

Provides transmitter and receiver measurements that comply with various international digital communications standards. The measurements include:

• channel power

• receiver channel power

• modulation accuracy (RHO)

• code domain power

• receiver spurious

• out-of-band spurious

• harmonics

• occupied bandwidth

• monitor channel/band

• close-i n spur

For optimum performance of this personality, Option COM with RF Preamplifier (Option 1DS) is recommended.

Provides transmitter and receiver measurements that comply with various international digital communications standards. The measurements include:

• Transmit power

• Power steps

• Power versus time

• Spurious emissions suite

• Intermodulation attenuatio n suite

• Phase and frequency error

• Cable fault location suite

• Slow frequency hopping cycle verification

• Monitor suite

• Output RF spectrum suite

For optimum performance of this personality, Option COM with Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis (Option 1D6) and RF Preamplifier (Option 1DS) are recommended.

252 EDGE Measurement

Personality

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This option works with the GSM personality, Option BAH. It provides additional transmitter and receiver measurements that comply with the digital communications standards. The measurements include:

• EDGE power versus time

• EDGE EVM (error vector magnitude)

• EDGE output RF spectrum suite

Options and Accessories

Options

Option

Number

229 Modulation Analy s i s

Personality

219 Noise Figure Measurement

Personality and Hardware

Name Description

Adds demodulation and analysis of the following base-band modulation formats.

•QPSK

• Offset QPSK

• pi/4 dQPSK

• QAM 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256

• GMSK (GSM standard compliant only)

• 8 FSK (EDGE standard compliant only) This option also includes the ability to connect the analyzer to a

Windows NT 4.0 or Win2000 based PC running Agilent 89600 VSA software. The Agilent 89600 VSA software is not included with this option, it is available separately.

Provides noise figure measurements including:

• Limit lines

• Loss co mpensation

• Extended frequency (measures up/down converters) To have specified performance below 3 GHz, you need the

preamp Option 1DS.

226 Phase Noise Measurement

Personality

266 HP 8566B/8568B

Programming Code Compatibility

290 8590 Series Programming

Code Compatibility

231 ESA to 89600 Series

Software Link Utility

Option 226 is an automated phase noise (dBc/Hz) measurement solution. It provides the ability to measure SSB noise, RMS noise, DANL, as well as the real-time generation of a phas e noise vs. log offset frequency, and phase noise vs. time.

High Stability Frequency Reference (Option 1D5) is recommended. Narrow resolution bandwidth (Option 1DR) is highly recommended. Without Option 1DR, the minimum offset frequency will be 10 kHz.

Option 266 allows use of a limited set of 8566B/8568B programming commands to control the ESA Series analyzers. When this option is enabled, SCPI commands are disabled if the remote language selected is not SCPI.

Option 290 allows use of a limited set of 8590 Series programming commands to control the ESA Series analyzers. When this option is installed on an ESA analyzer, remote programming using SCPI commands is not possible. This option must be uninstalled to restore SCPI programming functionality.

Option 231 adds connectivity of an ESA analyzer to a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 based PC running Agilent 89600 VSA software. The Agilent 89600 VSA software is not included with this option. It is available separately.

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Options

Option

Number

B70 Benchlink Spectrum

Analyzer

230 Web Remote Control

Software

A5D 12 Vdc Power Cable

Name Description

Option B70 provides the Benchlink Spectrum Analyzer software which can be used to capture screen images and trace data using a personal computer (PC). The captured information can then be used in other PC applications, including word processors and spread sheets.

Option 230 provides software which can be used to control the analyzer remotely over the web. When the analyzer is connected via GP-IB to one personal computer (PC), access to the analyzer is available through any internet connection by specifying the IP address of the physically connected PC. The following analyzer functions are available through remote web access:

• front panel control

• capture screen images

• capture trace data

• remote programming commands (SCPI)

Option A5D provides a 12 Vdc power cable that allows your analyzer to be powe red from 12 V automotive or truck batteries.

UK9 Front Panel Protective

Cover

042 044

AYT AYU

Backpack Operating and Carrying Cases

Operating and Carrying Cases

The cover assembly snaps onto the front of your analyzer to protect the front panel during travel and when the unit is not in use. The front panel protective cover includes a storage compartment to house small accessories or cables.

Options 042 and 044 are protective soft operating and backpack carrying cases. Option 042 is made of gray rip-stop nylon and Option 044 is made of yellow rip-stop nylon. An outside pocket holds manuals or other accessories. Reinforced adjustable padded shoulder straps provides ergonomic distribution between your shoulders. The front and rear panel soft covers adjust to be compatible with the front panel protective hard cover (Option UK9) and snap on battery pack (HP/Agilent E1779B). Side ventilation allows for operation without removal, but the maximum operating temperature is reduced to 45 C.

Options AYT and AYU are protective soft operating an d carrying cases. Option AYT is made of gray rip-stop nylon and Option AYU is made of yellow rip-stop nylon. An outside pocket holds manuals or other accessories. A reinforced adjustable padded shoulder strap provides ergonomic distribution between your hand and shoulder. The front and rear panel soft covers adjust to be compatible with the front panel protective hard cover (Option UK9) and snap on battery pack (Agilent E1779B). Side ventilation allows for operation without removal, but the maximum operating temperature is reduced to 45 C.

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Options

Option

Number

AXT Hard Transit Case Option AXT provides a hard transit case. The hard transit case

1CP Rack Mount Kit with

Handles

0B1 Additional Manu al Set

Name Description

will survive commercial transportation. This rugged case has two wheels and an extendible handle for easy transport. The case can also accommodate two battery packs and ac adapters.

Option 1CP provides the parts necessary to mount the analyzer in a standard 19 inch (482.6 mm) equipment rack. It includes front handles and rack slides for added convenience. Rack mount height is 8.75 in (222.3 mm).

Option 0B1 provides an additional copy of the User/Programmer, Measurements and Specifica tions documentation for your instrument.

0B0 Delete Manual Set Option 0B0 deletes copies of the User’s/Programmer’s,

Specifications and Measurements guides.

0BW Service Documentation and

Performance Verification and Adjustment Software

Option 0BW provides a copy of the Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers Service Guide and PC-based performance verification and adjustment software on CD-ROM. The service guide describes assembly level troubleshooting procedures, provides a parts list, and documents the adjustment procedures.

0BV Component Level Service

Documentation

UK6 Commercial Calibration

with Test Data

R-50C-011-33 Year Inclusive Calibration

Contract

R-51B-001-3C3 Year Service Support

Option 0BV provides a copy of the Agilent ESA/EMC Spectrum Analyzers Component-Level Information. The component-level information includes parts lists, component-location diagrams, and schematic diagrams for selected assemblies.

Option UK6 provides the factory calibration test data on a floppy disk and the standard commercial calibration certificate on the initial analyzer shipment.

Option UK6 is only available at time of purchase.

Provides your analyzer with a 3 year analyzer calibration contract.

Provides your analyzer with a total of 3 years of service support. This adds a 2 year service contract to the analyzer’s base 1 year warranty.

R-50C-011-55 Year Inclusive Calibration

Contract

R-51B-001-5C5 Year Service Support

Provides your analyzer with a 5 year analyzer calibration contract.

Provides your analyzer with a total of 5 years of service support. This adds a 4 year service contract to the analyzer’s base 1 year warranty.

8ZE Refurbished Analyzer Refurbished ESA E-Series and L-Series Spectrum Analyzers

with various hardware options can be ordered subject to availability. Measurement personalities may be included or upgraded with Option 8ZE orders.

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Accessories

A number of accessories are available from Agilent Technologies to help you configure your analyzer for your specific applications. They can be ordered through your local Agilent Sales and Service Office and are listed below.

50 Ohm/75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad

The HP/Agilent 1 185 2B is a low VSWR minimum loss pad that allows you to make mea surements on 7 5 Ohm devices using an analyzer with a 50 Ohm input. It is effective over a frequency range of dc to 2 GHz.

75 Ohm Matching Transformer

The HP/Agilent 11694A allows you to make measurements in 75 Ohm systems using an analy zer with a 50 Ohm input. It is effective over a frequency range of 3 to 500 MHz.

AC Probe

The Agilent 85024A high frequency probe performs in-circuit measurements without adversely loading the circuit under t est. The p robe has a n input ca pacitanc e of 0.7 pF shunted by 1 MOhm of resistanc e and operates over a frequency range of 300 kHz to 3 GHz. High probe sensitivity and low distortion levels allow measurements to be made while taking advantage of the full dynamic range of the spectrum analyzer.

AC Probe (Low Frequency)

The Agilent 41800A low frequency probe has a low input capacitance and a frequency range of 5 Hz to 500 MHz.

Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers

Preamplifiers and power amplifiers can be used with your spectrum analyzer to enhance measurements of very low-level signals.

• The Agilent 8447D preamplifier provides a minimum of 25 dB gain from 100 kHz to 1.3 GHz. The Agilent 87405A preampli fier pr ovides a minimum of 22 dB gain fro m 10 MHz to 3 GHz. (Power

is supplied by the probe power output of the analyzer.) The Agilent 83006A preamplifier provides a minimum of 26 dB gain from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz.

• The Agilent 85905A CATV 75 ohm preamplifier provides a minimum of 18 dB gain fr om 45 MHz to 1 GHz. (Power is supplied by the probe power output of the analyzer.)

• The 11909A low noise preamplifier provides a minimum of 32 dB gain from 9 kHz to 1 GHz and a typical noise figure of 1.8 dB.

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Carrying Strap (Part Number E4401-60028)

This carrying strap comes with Options AYT and AYU. It can also be ordered separately and used with Agilent ESA analyzers.

External Keyboard

You may use any IBM AT compatible keyboard with a mini DIN connector. Screen titles and filenames can be entered with the external keyboard.

GPIB Cable

For use with Option A4H. The Agilent 10833 Series GPIB cables interconnect GPIB devices and are available in four different lengths (0.5 to 4 meters). GPIB cables are used to connect controllers to a spectrum analyzer.

USB/GPIB Cable

For use with Option A4H. The Agilent 82357A USB/GPIB interface provides a direct connection from the USB port on your laptop or desktop PC to GPIB instruments. It comes with the SICL and VISA software for Windows® 98 (SE)/Me/2000/XP. Using VISA software, your existing GPIB programs work immediately, without modification. The 82357A is a standard Plug and Play device and you can interface with up to 14 GPIB instruments.

HP/Agilent 11970 Series Harmonic Mixers

The 11970 Seri es harmoni c mixers are available to extend the fr equency range of analyzers with Option AYZ (external mixing) up to 110 GHz. The following six models are available:

Table 5-1.

HP/Agilent Model Number

11970K 18.0 to 26.5 GHz 11970A 26.5 to 40.0 GHz 11970Q 33.0 to 50.0 GHz 11970U 40.0 to 60.0 GHz 11970V 50.0 to 75.0 GHz 11970W 75.0 to 110 GHz

Frequency Range

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HP/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers

11974 Se ries presel ecte d mill imeter mix ers a re ava ilabl e to extend the f reque ncy ra nge of analy zer s with Option AYZ (external mixing) up to 75 GHz. Preselection reduces mixer overload from broadband signals, reduces radiation of local oscillator harmonics back to the device under test, and reduces the level of image and multiple responses displayed. The following four models are available:

Table 5-2.

HP/Agilent Model Number

11974A 26.5 to 40.0 GHz 11974Q 33.0 to 50.0 GHz 11974U 40.0 to 60.0 GHz 11974V 50.0 to 75.0 GHz

Frequency Range

Agilent E1779B Battery Pack

The E1779B is a battery pack that will power an Agilent analyzer for 80 to 114 minutes, depending on the options installed in the analyzer. Refer to the E1779B Battery Pack User’s Guide for more information.

NOTE Agilent recommends a two person lift when using this instrument with the model 1779B

battery pack attached.

Parallel Interface Cable

For use with Option 1AX. A 36-pin to 25-pin male-to-male 2 meter cable can be used to connect supported printers to an analyzer. This cable must be IEEE-1284 compliant.

Printer

For use with Option A4H or 1AX. The HP DeskJet personal printers provide black and white or color

printing for another form of permanent records of your test results. The HP LaserJet series printers are also compatible. The print ers conne ct to th e paralle l inter face in stalled on the a nalyzer wi th eit her Option A4H (standard) or 1AX.

RF and Transient Limiters

The Agilent 11867A and 11693A RF Limiters protect the analyzer input circuits from damage due to high power levels. Th e 1 1867A ope rates ove r a freque ncy range o f dc to 180 0 MHz and beg ins refl ecting signal levels over 1 mW up to 10 W average power and 100 watts peak power. The 11693A microwave limiter (0.1 to 12.4 GHz, usable to 18 GHz) guards against input signals over 1 milliwatt up to 1 watt average power and 10 watts peak power.

The Agilent 11947A Transient Limiter protects the analyzer input circuits from damage due to signal transients. It specifically is needed for use with a line impedance stabilization network (LISN). It

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operates over a frequency range of 9 kHz to 200 MHz, with 10 dB of insertion loss.

RF Bridges

The Agilent 86205A 50  RF bridge and 86207A 75  RF bridge can be used to make reflection measurements using an analyzer with tracking generator Option 1DN or 1DQ or with an external signal generator. These external directional bridges off er high d irectiv ity and ex cellent port ma tch. The 862 05A operates over a frequency range of 300 kHz to 6 GHz. The 86207A operates over a frequency range of 300 kHz to 3 GHz.

RS-232 Cable

For use with Option 1AX. The 24542GC is a 3 meter 9-pin (f) to 25-pin (m) RS-232 cable. The Agilent 24542U is a 3 meter 9-pi n (f) to 9- pin (f) RS-232 cable for serial 9- pin PC connec tion to an a nalyzer. The modem cable required is Agilent 24542M 9-pin (f) to 25-pin (m), and the PC cable is Agilent 24542U. The Agilent 5182-4794 is a 2.5 meter 9-pin (f) to 9-pin (f) RS-232 cable for serial 9-pin PC connection to an analyzer (included with Option 1AX).

Static Safe Accessories

9300-0797 3M static control mat 0.6 m  1.2 m (2 ft.  4 ft.) with a 4.6 cm (15 ft.) ground wire.

Does not include wrist strap or cord

9300-1367 Wrist-strap, color black, stainless steel. Four adjustable links and a 7 mm post-type

connection. 9300-0980 Wrist-strap cord 1.5 m (5 ft.) 9300-1308 ESD heel-strap (reusable 6 to 12 months)

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6 In Case of Difficulty

This chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with your Agilent Technologies spectrum analyzer, and how to return it for service.

If you experience a problem or would like additional information about your analyzer, Agilent Technologies’ worldwide organization is ready to provide the support you need. Before calling Agilent

In Case of Difficulty

T echnol ogies, or re turning an analyzer f or servic e, perform th e quick check s listed i n “Check t he Basics” on page 90. This check may eliminate the problem.

If a problem persists, you may choose to:

• Repair the analyzer yourself. See “Service Options” on page 91.

• Return the analyzer to Agilent Technologies for repair. See “Returning an Analyzer for Service” on

page 92, for more information.

WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To

prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.

NOTE If the analyzer is still under warranty or is covered by a maintenance contract, it will be

repaired under the terms of the warranty or plan (the warranty is located at the front of this manual ).

If the analyzer is no longer under warranty or is not covered by an Agilent Technologies maintenance plan, Agilent Technologies will notify you of the cost of the repair after examining the analyzer.

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T ypes of Spectrum Analyzer Messages

Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages

The analyzer can generate various messages that appear on the display during operation. For a complete list of spectrum analyzer messages, see the Instrument Messages and Functional Tests

manual. The following table describes the four types of spectrum analyzer messages.

Table 6-1 Types of Messages

Type o f M essag e Location Notes

Informational messages typically provide verification that an action has occurre d. In general, no user intervention is required.

Pop-up messages prompt you to verify that an action will be performed or tell you that an action is currently being performed.

Status messages indicate a condition that may result in erroneous data being displayed. Multiple status messages may be displayed at the same time.

User Error messages appear when an attempt has been made to set a parameter incorrectly or an operation has failed (such as saving a file).

Bottom of the displa y in the status line (in green on analyzers with a color display).

Middle of the display in a framed box.

Right side of the display and/or in the SCPI Status Register system.

Bottom of the displa y in the status line (in yellow on analyzers with a color display) and in the SCPI Error Queue.

Messages will remain until the message is cleared by pressing or

Preset, or is overwritten by

another message. Message remains until you

acknowledge the prompt, or the action is completed.

Most messages remain only until the erroneous condition is corrected.

Messages remain until you clear the error (press

Clear Error Queue

message is displayed in the status line.

Pressing the clear error messages from the display, but the messages will remain in the error queue.

System, Show Errors,

), or another

Esc or Preset keys will

Esc

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Before Callin g Agilent Technologies

Check the Basics

❏ Is there power at the receptacle? ❏ Is the analyzer turned on? Listen for internal fan noise to determine if the analyzer cooling fan is

running. Feel the right side of the analyzer to feel for air flow.

❏ If other equipment, cables, and connectors are being used with your spectrum analyzer, make sure

they are connected properly and operating correctly.

❏ Review the measurement p rocedures bei ng performe d when the prob lem first appe ared. Are al l of the

settings correct?

❏ If the analyzer is not functioning as expected, return the analyzer to a known state by pressing

Preset, and Factory Preset (if displayed).

NOTE Some analyzer settings are not affected by a Preset. If you wish to reset the analyzer

configuration to the state it was in when it was originally sent from the factory, press

System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type, Factory. Then press the green Preset key on

the front panel.

❏ Is the measurement being performed, and the results that are expected, within the specifications and

capabilities of the analyzer? Refer to the Specifications guide for your analyzer.

❏ To meet specifications, the analyzer must be aligned. Either the Auto Align (On) feature must be

selected (press

System, Alignments, Auto Align, On), or the analyzer must be manually aligned at

least once every hour (see your specifications guide for more information), or whenever the temperature changes more than 3°C. When

Auto Align, On is selected, the AA screen annotation

appears on the left edge of the display.

❏ Perform an Alignment. Press ❏ If the previously performed alignments did not resolve the problem, press

Load Defaults. Then press System, Alignments, Align Now, All.

System, Alignments, Align Now, All.

System, Alignments,

❏ Is the analyzer displaying an error message? If so, refer to the Instrument Messages and Functional

Tests manual.

❏ If the necessary equipment is available, perform the functional tests in the Instrument Messages and

Functional Tests document for your analyzer.

TIP Y ou can get automatic elect ronic notification of n ew fi rmwar e re le ases and other product

updates/information by subscribing to the Agilent Technologies Test & Measurement E-Mail Notification Service for the PSA or ESA S eries at http://wwwdb.tm.agilent.com/cgi-bin/notification/user.pl

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Read the Warranty

The warranty for your analy zer is d ocumented i n the fro nt of your specs gu ide. Pl ease rea d it and become familiar with its terms.

If your analyzer is covered by a separate maintenance agreement, please be familiar with its terms.

Service Options

Agilent Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your analyzer after the warranty has expired. Call your Agilent Technologies office for full details.

If you want to service the analyzer yourself after the warranty expires, you can purchase the service documentation that provides all necessary test and maintenance information.

You can order the service documentation, Option 0BW (assembly level troubleshooting and adjustment software) through your Agilent Technologies office.

Connector Care

Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instruments power cord removed, and in a well-ventilated are a. Allow al l resi dual al cohol mo istur e to evapo rate, and the fumes to dissi pate pr ior to energizing the instrument.

WARNING If flammable cleaning materials are used, the material shall not be stored, or left

open in the area of the equipment. Adequate ventilation shall be assured to prevent the combus tion of fumes, or vapors.

For information on proper connector care and cleaning, go to the following URL: http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/08510-90360.pdf

Contacting Agilent Technologies

For assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office. To find your local Agilent office access the following URL, or if in the United States, call the following telephone number: 

 http://www.agilent.com/find/assist  

1-800-829-4444 (8 am - 8 pm ET, Monday - Friday) In any correspondence or telephone conversations, refer to your analyzer by its product number, full

serial number, and firmware revision.

System, More (1 of 3), Show System, and the product number, serial number, and firmware

Press revision information will be displayed on your analyzer screen. A serial number label is also attached to the rear panel of the analyzer.

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Service Tag

When you are returning an analyzer to Agilent Technologies for service, fill out and attach one of the blue service tags provided at the end of this chapter. Please be as specific as possible about the problem. If you have recorded any error messages that appeared on the display, have completed a functional test, or have any other specific data on the performance of your analyzer, please include a copy of this information.

Original Packaging

Before shipping, pack the unit in the original factory packaging materials if they are available. If the original materials were not retained, see "Other Packaging" (below).

NOTE Install the transportation disk into the floppy drive to reduce the possibility of damage

during transportation. If the original transportation disk is not available, a blank floppy may be substituted.

Other Packaging

CAUTION Analyzer damage can result from using packaging materials other than those specified.

Never use styrene pellets in any shape as packaging materials. They do not adequately cushion the equipment or prevent it from shifting in the carton. They cause equipment damage by generating static electricity and by lodging in the analyzer louvers, blocking airflow.

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

1. Attach a completed service tag to the analyzer.

2. Install the transportation disk or a blank floppy disk into the disk drive.

3. Wrap the analyzer in antistatic plastic to reduce the possibility of damage caused by electrostatic

discharge.

4. Use a strong shipping container. The carton must be both large enough and strong enough to

accommodate the analyzer. A double-walled, corrugated cardboard carton with 159 kg (350 lb) bursting strength is adequate. Allow at least 3 to 4 inches on all sides of the analyzer for packing material.

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5. Surround the equipment with three to four inches of packing material and prevent the equipment from moving in the carton. If packing foam is not available, the best alternative is S.D.-240 Air Cap™ from Sealed Air Corporation (Haywar d, Cali for ni a, 9454 5). Air Cap looks like a plas ti c she et filled with 1-1/4 inch air bubbles . Us e t he pink-colored Air Ca p t o re duce static electrici ty. Wrapping the equipment several times in this material should both protect the equipment and prevent it from moving in the carton.

6. Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive tape.

7. Mark the shipping container “FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE” to assure careful handling.

8. Retain copies of all shipping papers.

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Index

Numerics

10 MHz REF INPUT, 34 10 MHz REF OUTPUT, 34 50 ohm RF bridge, 86 50 ohm/75 ohm minim um loss pad, 83 75 ohm matching transformer, 83 75 ohm RF bridge, 86

AC probe, 83 Accessories, 83

carrying strap, 84

accessories

50 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss pad,

75 ohm matching transformer, 83 AC probe, 83 battery pack, 85 broadband preamplifiers, 83 External Keyboard, 84 GPIB cable, 84 harmonic mixers, 84 Parallel Interface Cable, 85 preselected millimeter mixers , 85 printer, 85 RF bridge, 86 RF limiters, 85 RS-232 cable, 86 transient limiters, 85

ACPR

card slot location, 32 active function, 36 Agilent Technologies, contacting, 91 alignments, internal, 17 alpha editor, using, 64 amplifiers, 83 Amplitude key, 24 AMPTD REF OUT, 26 analyzer battery, 13 annotations, display, 28 application information , 2 arrow keys, 26 arrow keys, using, 41 AUX IF OUT, 33 AUX VIDEO OUT, 33

battery

analyzer, 13 battery information, 13 battery pack, 85 Benchlink Web Remote Control

Software

Bluetooth

card slot location, 32

FM Demodulation, 78

, 81

General Purpose Bundle, 78 Measurement Personality, 78 Premium Bundle, 78

broadband preampl ifiers, 83

cable

GPIB, 84 parallel interface, 85 RS-232, 86

Cable TV Measurement Personality,

carrying strap, 84 Catalog Menu, 52 catalogs

definition, 50

naming, 64 checking the fuse, 10 clock, battery, 13 connectivity

tools, 7 connector

10 MHz ref input, 34

10 MHz ref output, 34

aux if output, 33

aux video output , 33

ext trig input, 31

external keyboard , 26

GPIB, 33

hi sweep in, 33

hi sweep out, 31, 33

INPUT 50 ohm, 26

parallel interface, 33

probe power, 26

RF OUT 50 ohm, 27

RS-232, 33

service, 31 CONTROL functions, 25 copy files, 62

data controls, 25 data keys, 26 data, enteri ng from front panel, 41 DC Fuse, 35 DC probes

use of, 83 delete files, 63 demodulation

Bluetooth FM, 78 Digital Signal Processing and Fast

ADC

card slot location, 32 Dir Select key, 53 Dir Up key, 53 directories, definition, 50 directory

creating, 53 disk format, 53 display annotations, 28 display, information screen, 14 Distance to Fault Measurement

Personality, 78

documentation

CD-ROM, 8

standard set, 7 down arrow key, 26

earphone connector, 25 electrostatic discharge (ESD)

protecting against, 21 EMI

Low Emission (Option 060), 76 Enter key, using, 41 Esc key, 24 escape key, 24 ESD safety accessories, 86 examples

frequency accuracy, 46

signals, viewing, 43 EXT KEYBOARD, 26 EXT TRIG IN, 31 External Keyboard, 84 external keyboar d connector, 26 external reference, 15

factory preset, de scription, 42 Fast ADC

card slot location, 32 features

front panel, 24 file copying, 62 file deleting, 63 file formats, 51, 55, 57 File key, 25 file menu functions, 51

copy, 62

delete, 63

format, 53

rename, 61

save, 55, 57, 59 file renaming, 61 file saving, 55, 57, 59 files

naming, 64 firmware upgrade information, 2 floppy disk format, 53 FM Demodulation, 33

Bluetooth, 33

card slot location, 32 format a disk, 53 frequency accuracy, increasing, 46

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Index

frequency count, using, 46 Frequency Extension

card slot location, 32 Frequency Ext e nsion Assembly, 34 Frequency key, 24 front panel

display annotations, 28

entering data, 41

symbols, 38 front panel features, 24 fuse, 10 fuse holder, 31 fuse location, 31

GATE TRIG/EXT TRIG IN (TTL), 31 GATE/HI SWP OUT (TTL), 31 GPIB, 77

card slot location, 32 GPIB cable, 84 GPIB connector, 33 GSM Measurement Personality, 79

Help key, 27 HI SWEEP IN, 33 HI SWEEP OUT, 31, 33 hold key, 24

information screen, 14 information, additional, 2 INPUT 50 ohm, 26 instrument preset, 25 interface bus

GPIB, 77

RS-232, 77 internal alignments, 17 IntuiLink software, 7

key overview, 36 keypad, using, 41 knob, 25 knob, using, 41

limiters

RF and transient, 85 line fuse, 31 Load key, 25

manuals, standard set, 7 marker

frequency and amplitude, rea ding, 44 moving

to peak, 44 to reference level, 44 with knob or arrow key, 44

turning off, 46

marker annotation

change with frequency coun t, 46

location, 44 MARKER functions, 25 Measure key, 25 Media Door, 25 Menu keys, 24 menu keys, 36 missing options, 15 mixers

External Mixing (Option AYZ), 74

harmonic, 84

preselected millimeter, 85 modulation analysis, 80 monitor output , 31 moving

data from analyzer, 7

data to PC, 7

navigating

catalogs, 52

files, 52

tables, 37 Navigation keys , 52, 53 Next Window key, 27 number/units keypad, 26 numeric keypad, using, 41

on/off switch, 14, 27 Option 1AX, 77, 78, 80 Option 226, 80 Option B7B (TV trigger and picture on

Options

RS-232 and parallel interface, 77, options not in instrument memory, 15

ordering options , 70 overview, keys and key menus, 36

packaging, 92 Parallel Interface Cable, 85 parallel interface connector, 33 PC connectivity, 7 Personality

Bluetooth, 78

Cable TV, 78

screen)

78, 80

, 74

Distance to Fault, 78 GSM, 79

personality options not in instrument,

Phase Noise Measurement Personality,

power amplifiers, 83 power input, 31 power on key, 14, 27 preamplifiers, 83 preset

factory, 42 types, 42

user, creating, 42 Print key, 25 printer, 85 printer connector

parallel, 77 printer control, 25 printer setup, 18 probe power connector, 26 probes

AC and DC, 83 product information, 2

rear panel

symbols, 38 rear panel features, 31 rear-panel battery information label , 13 reference level, setting, 44 remote control

Benchlink Web Remote Control

Software

rename files, 61 Return key, 26 RF bridge, 86 RF limiters, 85 RF OUT 50 ohm, 27 RPG knob, 25 RPG, using, 41 RS-232, 77

card slot location, 32 RS-232 Cable, 86 RS-232 cable, 86 RS-232 interface connector, 33

save files, 55, 57, 59 Save key, 25 saving

bitmaps, 51, 55, 57

trace files, 51, 55, 57 screen annotation, 28 screen, information, 14 service connector, 31 service options, 91

, 81

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signals, increasing accuracy, 46 signals, viewing, 43 softkeys, auto and m an mode, 41 softkeys, basic types, 41 software

IntuiLink, 7 Span key, 24 speaker on/off control, 25 speaker volume co ntr o l , 26 static safety accessories, 86 step keys, 26 sweep output connector

SWEEP OUT, 33 symbols in titles, 64 symbols, on front and rear panels, 38 System key, 25

Tab, 26 tab key, 37 Tab Keys, 26 table

navigation, 37 text, entering, 64 titles, editing, 64 transient limiter, 85 turning on the analyzer for the first

TV Trigger and Picture on Scre en , 74

time

, 14

unit softkeys, using, 41 up arrow key, 26 URL, PSA analyzers, 2 user preset

creating, 42

description, 42

disabling, 42

VGA connector, 31 video connector, 31 Viewing Angle keys, 24 volume control, 26 VOLUME knob, 26

warm-up time, 14 warranty, 91

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Agilent Technologies ESA-E E4405B, ESA-E E4402B, ESA-E, ESA-E E4404B, ESA-L Getting Started Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1 Installation and Setup

Initial Inspection

Power Requirements

Checking the Fuse

AC Power Cord

Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time

Why Aren’t All the Personality Options Loaded in Memory?

Using an External Reference

Firmware Revision

Running Internal Alignments

Printer Setup and Operation

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Safety Information

2 Front and Rear Panel Features

Front Panel Overview

Front-Panel Connectors and Keys

Display Annotations

Rear-Panel Features

Key Overview

Front and Rear Panel Symbols

3 Making a Basic Measurement

Using the Front Panel

Entering Data

Using Menu Keys

Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer

Creating a User Preset

Viewing a Signal

4 Viewing Catalogs and Sa ving Files

File Menu Functions

Locating and viewing files in the catalog

Creating a directory

Formatting a Floppy Disk

Saving a File

Step 1. Set up the analyzer trace

Step 2. Save the file

Loading a file

Renaming a File

Copying a File

Deleting a File

Using the Alpha Editor

5 Options and Accessories

Ordering Options and Accessories

Options

Option Descriptions

Accessories

50 Ohm/75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad

75 Ohm Matching Transformer

AC Probe

AC Probe (Low Frequency)

Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers

Carrying Strap (Part Number E4401-60028)

External Keyboard

GPIB Cable

USB/GPIB Cable

HP/Agilent 11970 Series Harmonic Mixers

HP/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers

Agilent E1779B Battery Pack

Parallel Interface Cable

Printer

RF and Transient Limiters

RF Bridges

RS-232 Cable

Static Safe Accessories

6 In Case of Difficulty

T ypes of Spectrum Analyzer Messages

Before Calling Agilent Technologies

Check the Basics

Read the Warranty

Service Options

Connector Care

Contacting Agilent Technologies

Returning an Analyzer for Service

Index

Numerics