Atec Agilent-8563E User Manual

ESG Family Signal Generators Equipment Required

Required Equipment

• HP/Agilent 8904A Function

Generator

Frequency range (sinewave): 0 Hz to 600 kHz

AC Amplitude (sinewave only):

Range: 0 to 10 Vp-p into a 50Ω load Flatness (>630 mVp-p into 50Ω):

±0.1% (±0.009 dB), 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz

• HP/Agilent 53132A Option 050

Universal Counter

Frequency range: 4 GHz Resolution: 0.1 Hz External timebase input

• HP/Agilent 33120A Option 001

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

(2)

(No Substitution)

• HP/Agilent 438A Power Meter

Instrumentation accuracy: ±0.5% Power reference accuracy: 0.9%

• HP/Agilent 8482A Power Sensor Frequency range: 100 kHz to 4000 MHz Power range: −30 dBm to +13 dBm

Maximum SWR: 100 kHz to 300 kHz: 1:1.6, 300 kHz to 1 MHz: 1:1.12, 1 MHz to 2 GHz: 1:1.1, 2 GHz to 4 GHz: 1:1.3

Calibration factor accuracy (RSS): ≤ 1.6%

• HP/Agilent E3615A Power Supply Minimum Power: 15V

Minimum Current: 325 mA

• MD/MDC-174 Mixer Frequency range: 0.001 to 2.8 GHz

• HP/Agilent 3458A Digital

Multimeter

dc Volts: 0.1 to 100 V Input resistance: 10Ω to 1 KΩ

• HP/Agilent 8491A/B Option 006

Attenuator

Attenuation: 6 dB

• HP/Agilent 8491A/B Option 010

Attenuator

Attenuation: 10 dB

• HP/Agilent 8491A/B Option 020

Attenuator

Attenuation: 20 dB

• Personal Computer (included in HP/Agilent E5500A/B)

Running MS Windows® 3.1/95/98 or Windows NT®

• HP LaserJet 5L Printer MS Windows supported

• HP 82341C GPIB Interface Card

with SICL HP I/O Library Installed

(No Substitution)

• Agilent Technologies E4400-60073 Digital Test Card (No Substitution)

• HP/Agilent 8495G Programmable Step Attenuator

Attenuation: 0 to 70 dB Frequency range: dc to 4 GHz

• HP/Agilent 11713A Step Attenuator

Driver

• HP/Agilent E5500A/B Phase Noise Measurement System

2, 3

Frequency range: 0 to 4 GHz

• MD/MDC-164 Mixer Frequency range: 0.5 to 9 GHz

Calibration Guide 1-3

1. Equipped with GPIB

2. Includes Personal Computer

3. Required for ESG-AP/DP only

Equipment Required ESG Family Signal Generators Required Equipment

Low Noise Ampliﬁers for Power Level Accuracy Adjustment and Performance Test

The power level accuracy adjustment and performance test both use low noise ampliﬁers. They are required to maintain separation between a low-level signal and the signal analyzer noise ﬂoor. The following ampliﬁers meet the requirements of making this measurement.

A +15 Vdc external supply is required for each of the ampliﬁers. An HP/Agilent E3615A, 0 to 20 V power supply can power all recommended ampliﬁers simultaneously.

100 kHz to 10 MHz Low Noise Ampliﬁer

Critical Speciﬁcations

Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 10 MHz Noise Figure: 1.5 dB Gain: 50 dB 1 dB Compression Minimum: +5 dBm External Power Supply Required: +15 Vdc @ 25 mA

Possible Part Number and Supplier

Part Number: W50ATC Supplier: Advanced Control Components

20 Meridian Road Eatontown, NJ 07724

30 MHz to 2 GHz Low Noise Ampliﬁer

Conﬁguration

Two ampliﬁers are cascaded to obtain the necessary requirements. The speciﬁcations listed below are the combined speciﬁcations of the cascaded ampliﬁers.

Critical Speciﬁcations

Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 2 GHz Noise Figure: 1.8 dB Gain: > 56 dB 1 dB Compression Minimum: +10 dBm External Power Supply Required: +15 Vdc @ 300 mA

Possible Part Number and Supplier

Part Number: AFS3-00010300-18-5P-4 (2 required) Supplier: MITEQ Inc.

100 Davids Drive Hauppauge, NY 11788

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ESG Family Signal Generators

2Operation Veriﬁcation

This chapter provides procedures that will either ensure that the signal generator is operating correctly or will help to point to problem areas if it is not. Operation veriﬁcation does not ensure performance to speciﬁcations, but should provide a level of conﬁdence that the signal generator is operating correctly within a minimum amount of time. Operation veriﬁcation is appropriate for incoming inspection, after repair when a full calibrated performance is not required, or whenever the integrity of the signal generator is in question.

Calibration Guide 2-1

Operation Veriﬁcation ESG Family Signal Generators Veriﬁcation Procedures

Veriﬁcation Procedures

Performthe following procedures in the order they are presented. The tables referenced by the tests are located in the back of the chapter where they can be copied easily.

1. Power On the Signal Generator on page 2-2

2. Check for Error Messages on page 2-3

3. Frequency Range and Accuracy Check on page 2-3

4. Power Level Accuracy Check on page 2-4

5. FM Accuracy Check on page 2-7

6. AM Accuracy Check on page 2-8

7. I/Q Modulation Check (ESG-D Only) on page 2-9

Equipment Required

• HP/Agilent 5350A Frequency Counter

• HP/Agilent 438A Power Meter

• HP/Agilent 8482A Power Sensor

• HP/Agilent 8563E Spectrum Analyzer

• HP/Agilent 8491A/B Option 006 Attenuator (6 dB)

• HP/Agilent 8491A/B Option 010 Attenuator (10 dB)

• HP/Agilent 8902A Measuring Receiver

1. Power On the Signal Generator

This procedure veriﬁes that the signal generator powers up and that the internal instrument check identiﬁes no errors. The internal check evaluates the correctness of operation and returns an error message if a problem is detected.

1. Turn power on to the signal generator by pressing the power switch. The green LED will light. Let the signal generator warm up for one hour.

NOTE For ESG-AP or ESG-DP signal generators, or those with Option 1E5, ERROR

514, Reference Oven Cold occurs whenever the signal generator is ﬁrst

connected to AC line power. The annunciator both turn on. The OVEN COLD annunciator automatically clears after approximately 5 minutes. The error queue cannot be cleared, however, until the OVEN COLD annunciator has turned off.

OVEN COLD annunciator and the ERR

2. Cycle the power to the signal generator. The green LED should again be lit and the signal generator will perform a check.

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ESG Family Signal Generators Operation Veriﬁcation

Veriﬁcation Procedures

2. Check for Error Messages

1. When the display is lit, check to see if the ERR annunciator is turned on.

2. If the

Utility > Error Info > View Next Error Message. The ﬁrst error message in the queue will be

ERR annunciator is turned on, review the error messages in the queue by pressing

shown in the text area of the display. Refer to the error messages guide for information about the error message.

If there is more than one error message (each message will be designated as 1 of n), continue pressing the

View Next Error Message softkey until you have seen all of the

messages.

3. When you have resolved all of the error messages, press Clear Error Queue(s) to delete the messages. Cycle the power on the signal generator and then restart this procedure (Check for Error Messages) at step 1.

3. Frequency Range and Accuracy Check

Frequency range is tested by determining the frequency accuracy relative to the timebase at the frequency limits.

Connect the Test Equipment

Figure 2-1 Frequency Range and Accuracy Equipment Setup

Conﬁgure the Signal Generator

1. Preset the signal generator to normal (factory-deﬁned) preset conditions.

2. Press

3. For frequencies < 10 MHz: a. Press

b. Press RF On/Off. The RF ON annunciator is displayed.

Calibration Guide 2-3

Mod On/Off. The MOD OFF annunciator is displayed.

Amplitude. Enter 10 using the numeric keypad and press the dBm terminator

softkey.

Operation Veriﬁcation ESG Family Signal Generators Veriﬁcation Procedures

4. For frequencies ≥ 10 MHz: a. Press

Amplitude. Enter 0 using the numeric keypad and press the dBm terminator

softkey.

b. Check that the RF ON annunciator is displayed. If not, press RF On/Off.

Conﬁgure the Frequency Counter

1. For frequencies < 10 MHz use Input 2. Press 1MΩ.

2. For frequencies≥ 10 MHz and ≤ 500 MHz use Input 2. Press

3. For frequencies > 500 MHz use Input 1. Press

AUTO.

50Ω.

NOTE Set the gate time of > 5 seconds for maximum counter accuracy. Verify that

the counter is phase-locked to the 10 MHz external reference.

Measure the Frequency Accuracy

1. Set the signal generator to the frequencies shown in Table 2-1, “Frequency Accuracy,” on page 2-10 (to the maximum frequency of your signal generator).

2. Record the measured frequency in Table 2-1 and compare it to the corresponding limits.

4. Power Level Accuracy Check

Performing this check will provide a high level of conﬁdence that the signal generator’s power level circuitry is functioning correctly. This check does not test the signal generator to warranted speciﬁcations. Test points have been reduced and the limits are degraded in order to minimize measurement time and take into account a broad range of measurement uncertainties. To have the signal generator tested to warranted speciﬁcations, a complete power level accuracy performance test is required. If the complete performance test is needed and you are unable to perform it, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies service center for information concerning calibration.

Connect the Test Equipment for Setup 1

Figure 2-2 Power Level Accuracy Equipment Setup 1

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ESG Family Signal Generators Operation Veriﬁcation

Veriﬁcation Procedures

Conﬁgure the Signal Generator

1. Preset the signal generator to normal (factory-deﬁned) preset conditions.

2. Press

Frequency. Enter 277 using the numeric keypad and press the kHz terminator

softkey.

3. Press Amplitude. Enter 13 using the numeric keypad and press the dBm terminator softkey.

4. Press Mod On/Off. The MOD OFF annunciator is displayed.

5. Press

RF On/Off. The RF ON annunciator is displayed.

Conﬁgure the Power Meter

1. Zero and calibrate the power meter to the sensor’s reference calibration factor.

2. Set the power meter to measure absolute log power (dBm).

Measure the Power Level Accuracy

1. Set the power levels and frequencies for the signal generator (to the maximum frequency of your signal generator). Refer to the appropriate table in the following list:

• Table 2-2, “Power Level Accuracy Setup 1 (Signal Generators without Option 1E6),”

on page 2-11

• Table 2-3, “Power Level Accuracy Setup 1 (Signal Generators with Option 1E6),” on

page 2-13.

2. Set the power sensor’s calibration factor for each frequency.

3. Record the measured power level in the appropriate table (Table 2-2 or Table 2-3) and compare it to the corresponding limits.

Connect the Test Equipment for Setup 2

Figure 2-3 Power Level Accuracy Equipment Setup 2

Calibration Guide 2-5

Operation Veriﬁcation ESG Family Signal Generators Veriﬁcation Procedures

Conﬁgure the Signal Generator

1. Press Frequency. Enter 277 using the numeric keypad and press the kHz terminator softkey.

2. Press Amplitude. Enter −15 using the numeric keypad and press the dBm terminator softkey.

Conﬁgure the Spectrum Analyzer

1. Preset the spectrum analyzer.

2. Set the analyzer to external 10 MHz reference.

3. Set the center frequency to 277 kHz.

4. Set the frequency span to 100 Hz. (This will result ina1Hzresolution bandwidth with a digital ﬁlter.)

Measure the Power Level Accuracy

1. Connect the signal generator’s RF OUTPUT through the 6 dB attenuator to the spectrum analyzer’s RF input.

2. Transfer the power level results for each frequency at −15 dBm from the Measured Power column in Table 2-2 or Table 2-3 as appropriate, to the Power Meter Reading for

−15 dBm column in Table 2-4, “Power Level Accuracy Setup 2 (All Signal Generators),” on page 2-15.

3. On the spectrum analyzer, select

Marker Normal Mode and then select the Peak Search

function. This activates the marker and sets it to the signal peak.

4. On the spectrum analyzer, ensure that the marker is at the signal peak and use the

MKR-> menu to set the marker to the reference level. If necessary, select Peak Search to

ensure that the marker is at the signal peak.

5. With the marker at signal peak, select the Marker Delta function. This will set the marker to measure relative amplitude from a reference of 0 dB. If the marker does not read 0 dB, press

Marker Normal > Peak Search > Marker Delta until the marker reads 0 dB.

6. Decrease the signal generator amplitude in 10 dB steps as shown in Table 2-4. At each 10 dB step, select Peak Search to ensure that the marker is at the signal peak.

7. Measure the power levels shown in the Power Level Setting (dBm) column of Table 2-4 for the current frequency, and record the values in the Spectrum Analyzer Marker (dB) column.

8. Return the spectrum analyzer reference level and the signal generator amplitude to

−15 dBm. Set the signal generator frequency and the spectrum analyzer’s center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2-4 and repeat the process from step 3. Continue until all of the frequencies have been measured and recorded (to the maximum frequency of your signal generator).

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ESG Family Signal Generators Operation Veriﬁcation

Veriﬁcation Procedures

Calculate the Actual Power Level

1. Calculate and record the Actual Power Level, in Table 2-4, as the sum of the Power Meter Reading for −15 dBm and the Spectrum Analyzer Marker (dB) value.

For example:

• Power Meter Reading for −15 dBm at 2.516 MHz = −14.95 dBm

• Spectrum Analyzer Marker (dB) at 2.516 MHz and Power Level Setting at

−85 dBm = −70.17 dB

• Actual Power Level at 2.516 MHz and −85 dBm: (−14.95) + (−70.17) = −85.12 dBm

2. Compare the calculated Actual Power Level value to the corresponding limits.

5. FM Accuracy Check

Connect the Test Equipment

Figure 2-4 FM Accuracy Equipment Setup

Conﬁgure the Signal Generator

1. Preset the signal generator to normal (factory-deﬁned) preset conditions.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press softkey.

6. Check that the MOD ON annunciator is displayed. If it is not, press Mod On/Off.

7. Press

Calibration Guide 2-7

FM/ΦM > FM Off On. The FM annunciator is displayed. FM Rate. Enter 1 using the numeric keypad and press the kHz terminator softkey. FM Dev. Enter 100 using the numeric keypad and press the kHz terminator softkey. Amplitude. Enter 7 using the numeric keypad and press the dBm terminator

RF On/Off. The RF ON annunciator is displayed.

Operation Veriﬁcation ESG Family Signal Generators Veriﬁcation Procedures

Conﬁgure the Measuring Receiver

1. Reset the measuring receiver.

2. Set the measuring receiver to FM mode.

3. Turn on Peak+ detector.

4. Turn on the 300 Hz high-pass ﬁlter.

5. Turn on the 3 kHz low-pass ﬁlter.

Measure the Deviations

1. Set the signal generator to the frequencies shown in Table 2-5, “FM Accuracy,” on page 2-19.

2. Record the deviations measured and compare them to the limits shown in Table 2-5.

6. AM Accuracy Check

Connect the Test Equipment

Figure 2-5 AM Accuracy Equipment Setup

Conﬁgure the Signal Generator

1. Preset the signal generator to normal (factory-deﬁned) preset conditions.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press softkey.

5. Check that the MOD ON annunciator is displayed. If it is not, press Mod On/Off.

AM > AM Off On. The AM annunciator is displayed. AM Rate. Enter 1 using the numeric keypad and press the kHz terminator softkey. Amplitude. Enter 7 using the numeric keypad and press the dBm terminator

6. Press

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RF On/Off. The RF ON annunciator is displayed.

ESG Family Signal Generators Operation Veriﬁcation

Veriﬁcation Procedures

Conﬁgure the Measuring Receiver

1. Reset the measuring receiver.

2. Set the measuring receiver to AM mode.

3. Turn on Peak+ detector.

4. Turn on the 300 Hz high-pass ﬁlter.

5. Turn on the 3 kHz low-pass ﬁlter.

Measure the Deviations

1. Set the signal generator to the frequencies and depths shown in Table 2-6, “AM

Accuracy,” on page 2-19.

2. Record the AM depths measured and compare them to the limits shown in Table 2-6.

7. I/Q Modulation Check (ESG-D Only)

1. Preset the signal generator to normal (factory-deﬁned) preset conditions.

2. Press

I/Q > I/Q Calibration. Check that Full is highlighted on the Calibration Type User Full

softkey. If not, press Calibration Type User Full.

3. Press range. The message

Execute Cal to begin an I/Q calibration for the signal generator’s full frequency

I/Q Calibration in Progress is displayed until the calibration is

complete.

Calibration Guide 2-9

Operation Veriﬁcation ESG Family Signal Generators Veriﬁcation Procedures

Test Tables

Table 2-1 Frequency Accuracy

Limits

Frequency

(MHz)

0.25 249 999. 250 001.

0.5 499 999. 500 001. 1 999 999. 1 000 001. 10 9 999 999. 10 000 001. 50 49 999 999. 50 000 001. 100 99 999 999. 100 000 001. 500 499 999 999. 500 000 001.

Lower (Hz)

Measured

(Hz)

Upper (Hz)

1000 999 999 999. 1 000 000 001. 2000 1 999 999 999. 2 000 000 001. 3000 2 999 999 999. 3 000 000 001. 4000 3 999 999 999. 4 000 000 001.

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Veriﬁcation Procedures

Table 2-2 Power Level Accuracy Setup 1 (Signal Generators without Option 1E6)

Frequency

Setting

Power Level

Setting

(dBm)

Lower Limit

(dBm)

Measured

Power (dBm)

Upper Limit

(dBm)

277 kHz +13 12.2 13.8

+7 6.5 7.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

2.516 MHz +13 12.2 13.8 +7 6.5 7.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

270.1 MHz +13 12.2 13.8 +7 6.5 7.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

510.1 MHz +13 12.2 13.8 +7 6.5 7.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

990.1 MHz +13 12.2 13.8 +7 6.5 7.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

1350.1 MHz +10 9.2 10.8 +7 6.5 7.5

0 −0.5 0.5

Calibration Guide 2-11

Operation Veriﬁcation ESG Family Signal Generators Veriﬁcation Procedures

Frequency

Setting

1950.1 MHz +10 9.2 10.8

2310.1 MHz +10 8.8 11.2

2985.1 MHz +10 8.8 11.2

Power Level

Setting

(dBm)

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

+7 6.5 7.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

+7 6.1 7.9

0 −0.9 0.9

−5 −5.9 −4.1

−15 −15.9 −14.1

Lower Limit

(dBm)

Measured

Power (dBm)

Upper Limit

(dBm)

+7 6.1 7.9

0 −0.9 0.9

−5 −5.9 −4.1

−15 −15.9 −14.1

3225.1 MHz +7 6.1 7.9 0 −0.9 0.9

−5 −5.9 −4.1

−15 −15.9 −14.1

4000 MHz +7 6.1 7.9

0 −0.9 0.9

−5 −5.9 −4.1

−15 −15.9 −14.1

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Veriﬁcation Procedures

Table 2-3 Power Level Accuracy Setup 1 (Signal Generators with Option 1E6)

Frequency

Setting

Power Level

Setting

(dBm)

Lower Limit

(dBm)

Measured

Power (dBm)

Upper Limit

(dBm)

277 kHz +9 8.2 9.8

+3 2.5 3.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

2.516 MHz +9 8.2 9.8 +3 2.5 3.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

270.1 MHz +9 8.2 9.8 +3 2.5 3.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

510.1 MHz +9 8.2 9.8 +3 2.5 3.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

990.1 MHz +9 8.2 9.8 +3 2.5 3.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

1350.1 MHz +6 5.2 6.8 +3 2.5 3.5

0 −0.5 0.5

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Operation Veriﬁcation ESG Family Signal Generators Veriﬁcation Procedures

Frequency

Setting

1950.1 MHz +6 5.2 6.8

2310.1 MHz +6 4.8 7.2

2985.1 MHz +6 4.8 7.2

Power Level

Setting

(dBm)

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

+3 2.5 3.5

0 −0.5 0.5

−5 −5.5 −4.5

−15 −15.5 −14.5

+3 2.1 3.9

0 −0.9 0.9

−5 −5.9 −4.1

−15 −15.9 −14.1

Lower Limit

(dBm)

Measured

Power (dBm)

Upper Limit

(dBm)

+3 2.1 3.9

0 −0.9 0.9

−5 −5.9 −4.1

−15 −15.9 −14.1

3225.1 MHz +3 2.1 3.9 0 −0.9 0.9

−5 −5.9 −4.1

−15 −15.9 −14.1

4000 MHz +3 2.1 3.9

0 −0.9 0.9

−5 −5.9 −4.1

−15 −15.9 −14.1

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Veriﬁcation Procedures

Table 2-4 Power Level Accuracy Setup 2 (All Signal Generators)

Power

Meter

Reading

for

−15 dBm

Spectrum

Analyzer

Marker

(dB)

Lower

Limit

(dBm)

Actual Power

Level

(dBm)

Upper

Limit

(dBm)

Frequency

Setting

Power

Level

Setting

(dBm)

277 kHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

−55 −56 −54

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

2.516 MHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

−55 −56 −54

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

270.1 MHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

−55 −56 −54

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

510.1 MHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

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Operation Veriﬁcation ESG Family Signal Generators Veriﬁcation Procedures

Power

Frequency

Setting

990.1 MHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

Level

Setting

(dBm)

−55 −56 −54

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

−55 −56 −54

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

Power

Meter

Reading

for

−15 dBm

Spectrum

Analyzer

Marker

(dB)

Lower

Limit

(dBm)

Actual Power

Level

(dBm)

Upper

Limit

(dBm)

1350.1 MHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

−55 −56 −54

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

1950.1 MHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

−55 −56 −54

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

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Veriﬁcation Procedures

Power

Meter

Reading

for

−15 dBm

Spectrum

Analyzer

Marker

(dB)

Lower

Limit

(dBm)

Actual Power

Level

(dBm)

Upper

Limit

(dBm)

Frequency

Setting

Power

Level

Setting

(dBm)

2310.1 MHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

−55 −56 −54

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

2985.1 MHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

−55 −56 −54

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

3225.1 MHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

−55 −56 −54

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

4000 MHz −15 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A

−25 −26 −24

−35 −36 −34

−45 −46 −44

−55 −56 −54

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Operation Veriﬁcation ESG Family Signal Generators Veriﬁcation Procedures

Frequency

Setting

Power

Level

Setting

(dBm)

−65 −66 −64

−75 −76 −74

−85 −86 −84

Power

Meter

Reading

for

−15 dBm

Spectrum

Analyzer

Marker

(dB)

Lower

Limit

(dBm)

Actual Power

Level

(dBm)

Upper

Limit

(dBm)

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Table 2-5 FM Accuracy

Frequency

(MHz)

500.001 100 kHz 96.48 103.52 750 100 kHz 96.48 103.52

1000 100 kHz 96.48 103.52

Table 2-6 AM Accuracy

Frequency

(MHz)

200 30 27.5 32.5 200 90 84.5 95.5 300 30 27.5 32.5 300 90 84.5 95.5 501 30 27.5 32.5 501 90 84.5 95.5

Deviation

(kHz)

Depth (%)

Limits (kHz)

Lower Measured Upper

Limits (%)

Lower Measured Upper

750 30 27.5 32.5 750 90 84.5 95.5

1000 30 27.5 32.5 1000 90 84.5 95.5

Calibration Guide 2-19

ESG Family Signal Generators

3Service Software

The ESG Family Support Software contains the program and supporting ﬁles necessary to run the automated performance tests and adjustments for your signal generator. This chapter lists the equipment required to run the software, and gives instructions for installing, administering, using and un-installing the software. For a description of the individual performance tests and adjustments, refer to Chapter 4, “Performance Tests,” and Chapter 5, “Adjustments.”

Calibration Guide 3-1

Service Software ESG Family Signal Generators Required Test Equipment

Required Test Equipment

The following equipment is required to run the software:

• Personal computer with the following speciﬁcations:

• 386/33 MHz CPU, or better

• 8 Mbytes of RAM

• Hard drive with at least 350 Mbytes free

• 16-color VGA monitor

• 3.5-inch disk drive

• MS Windows 3.x, MS Windows 95, or MS Windows NT.

• 2 Button Mouse (optional)

• Printer, MS Windows-supported (for test results documentation)

• HP 82341C/D GPIB Interface Card

• HP SICL Libraries must be installed and conﬁgured.

NOTE No other MS Windows programs may be running during installation. Close

any MS Windows programs that are currently running prior to starting the installation.

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Installing the ESG_B or ESG_APDP Service Software

NOTE If you are installing the ESG_B or ESG_APDP Service Software onto a

computer which already has service software older than version A.03.00, you must ﬁrst remove the old version before installing the new software.

Follow this procedure to install the ESG_B or ESG_APDP Service Software on your personal computer.

1. Insert “Disk 1” into the disk drive.

2. To display the Run dialog box:

• ForMS Windows 95 or Windows NT:Select the Start button, then select Run ... from the pop-up menu.

• For MS Windows version 3.x: Open the Program Manager, then select Run ... from the File drop-down menu.

3. From the Run dialog box, type The Setup window is displayed as it loads ﬁles for the installation. Once these ﬁles are

loaded, the ESG Service Software’s Welcome screen is displayed.

4. Continue with the setup by selecting the Next button.

5. The ESG Service Software’s Important Information window is displayed. It contains information that is vital to installing and using the software. In addition, any new information may also be shown on this screen. Stop and read this information before continuing with the software installation!

6. Continue with the setup by selecting the Next button. The Choose Destination Location window is displayed. The default location for

installing the software is C:\HP_SVC\ESG_B (or C:\HP_SVC\ESG_APDP). Use this as the software’s destination folder.

7. Continue with the setup by selecting the Next button. The ESG Service Software’s Select Program Folder window is displayed. This

installation procedure will install the service software icons into a program folder. You can enter a new folder name in the Program Folderstext ﬁeld or select a folder from the Existing Folders ﬁeld. It is recommended to use “ESG_B Service Software” (or “ESG_APDP Service Software”) for the folder name.

a:setup and select the OK button.

NOTE This documentation refers to the folder name as “ESG_B Service Software.”If

you use another name for the folder, be aware of this difference.

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8. Continue with the setup by selecting the Next button. The ESG Service Software’s, Start Copying Files window is displayed. This window

shows the destination directory and the folder name settings. To change these settings, select the Back button until the appropriate window is displayed.

NOTE This is the last point that you can cancel the installation. If you select the

Next button, the installation proceeds until the software is completely installed.

9. Select the Next button to go ahead with the installation process. The graphic on the left of the screen shows the status of each ﬁle as it is copied to the

destination directory, the status of each disk that is being copied, and the status of the overall memory of the destination. The graphic in the center of the screen keeps you updated on the destination folder,the ﬁles that are being copied, and the progress of the installation.

When the contents of the disk have been copied to their destination, you are notiﬁed to insert each of the next disks by the Setup Needs the Next Disk dialog box.

10. Insert the next disk, as instructed, and select the OK button. When the installation is complete, the Setup Complete window is displayed. Youwill be

asked to select whether you want to view the README ﬁle or the INFO ﬁle. (You already read the INFO ﬁle when you started the installation.)

11. Select the README ﬁle and then select the Finish button. The text editor will display the ﬁle. To close this ﬁle select the File pull down menu and

then select Exit.

12. Select the Yes, I want to restart my computer now radio button. Ensure that the last disk has been removed and then choose the Finish button to restart MS Windows.

NOTE The MS Windows program must be restarted before you can use the software.

When you select restart, the computer reboots.

If you do not want to restart MS Windows at this time, select the No, I will restart my computer later radio button. If you select restart, the computer reboots and you can start using the software.

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Uninstalling the Software

• MS Windows 95 or Windows NT:

1. Display the Control Panel program group by pressing Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Select the Add/Remove Programs icon.

3. From the Install/Uninstall Tab in the Add/Remove Programs properties dialog box: a. Select ESG_B, then select the Add/Remove button.

b. Select ESG Service Software, then select the Add/Remove button.

4. If the Details button is displayed, the program is removed but the path has not been removed. Click the Details button and note the path. Then click OK.

5. Display the MS Windows Explorer dialog box by selecting Start > Programs > Windows Explorer.

6. Select the path that you previously noted, and if you are not using these ﬁles for another purpose, select Delete from the Files drop-down menu to delete the path.

• MS Windows version 3.x:

1. From the Program Manager, click on program group (HP Service Support was the program’s default title) to highlight the program group name.

2. From the File drop-down menu, select Delete.

3. From the File Manager, select the subdirectory where the program is stored. (The program’s default subdirectory was hp_svc.)

4. From the File drop-down menu, select Delete.

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ESG Family Support Software Administration

The following section shows you how to administer and run the ESG Family Support Software. The software’s administrative functions allow for the addition or removal of all necessary test equipment, software drivers, and test procedures. This would include additional software drivers (as they are released) to extend the range of tests and equipment supported by the ESG family test set, or maintenance releases of the current drivers.

Software Conﬁguration

Follow the instructions below to conﬁgure the software to run in either User Mode or Administration Mode.

Start the software using the steps appropriate for the version of MS Windows that is installed on your PC.

• For MS Windows version 3.x:

1. Open the Program Manager window.

2. Open the HP Service Support program group.

3. Open the HP Service Software icon.

• For MS Windows 95 or Windows NT:

1. Select Start.

2. Select HP Service Software for PC’s.

3. Select HP Service Software.

The service support software has two conﬁgurations: User and Administration. The following sections explain the difference between the two conﬁgurations.

Figure 3-1 The User Information Window

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The User Conﬁguration

Logging on in User Conﬁguration only allows access to the instrument’s performance tests and adjustments. Refer to “Starting the Software” on page 3-20.

The Administration Conﬁguration

Logging on in Administration Conﬁguration supports all administrative functions, including the addition of new equipment and the installation of test procedures and device drivers.

Administering the Service Support Software

1. Refer to the illustration above and ﬁll in the ﬁelds in the User Information window: a. In the User Name ﬁeld, type in the word Admin. (Case sensitive.)

b. In the Password ﬁeld, type in the word Falcon. (Case sensitive.)

2. Click OK. (Cancel closes the software application.)

Identifying the DUT

When the DUT Selection dialog box is displayed:

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1. Make sure that ESG_B is selected in the Select an Instrument Family list.

2. In the Select Model list, select the instrument model of the DUT to be adjusted or tested.

3. In the Serial Number box, enter the complete serial number of the DUT.

4. In the Address box, enter the two-digit GPIB address of the DUT. (To display the address on the signal generator, press

Utility > GPIB/RS-232. The GPIB Address softkey

shows the current address.)

5. Select the OK button.

6. The Select Test Equipment and Tests window appears on the display. Close this window.

Adding Test Equipment

Before any performance tests can be run, information regarding your speciﬁc test equipment must be entered into the software’s database. This information includes the serial numbers, calibration dates, GPIB address, and traceability data for each individual component. Only equipment which has been entered into the system will be available for the test equipment selection process during the test setup. To add test equipment, follow the instructions below:

1. Refer to Figure 3-2. In the File drop-down menu, select Test Equipment.

Figure 3-2 Test Equipment in the File Drop-Down Menu

2. Refer to Figure 3-3. In the Test Equipment dialog box, select the Device Type for the new equipment you are adding.

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Figure 3-3 Adding Test Equipment Using the Test Equipment Menu

3. Select the model of the device.

4. Click Add.

5. In the New Test Equipment window (refer to Figure 3-4), enter the following parameters into the appropriate box:

Serial Number of the new equipment. GPIB Address of the new equipment. This address must be in the range of 0

through 31 and it should not conﬂict with any other instrument address already present in the test setup.

NOTE The power sensor must be assigned GPIB address −1 (negative 1).

Cal Due Date the projected calibration due date of the new equipment. Trace Number the calibration tracking number. This is the last required item. Calibration Type (optional) is used only when special calibration data is associated

with the device being added, and only as a function setup by the factory for equipment requiring speciﬁc calibration data. The only devices currently requiring this feature are power sensors.

Table 3-1 is an example of the calibration information required to ensure accuracy for measurements using the power sensor. This window is accessed for data entry by selecting the words CAL DATA from the Calibration Type ﬁeld in the Edit or New Test Equipment window, Figure 3-4.

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