HP (Hewlett-Packard) E4402B, E4403B, E4411B, E4408B, E4407B User Manual

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Getting Started Guide

Agilent Technologies ESA 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: E4401-90464

Supersedes: E4401-90437

Printed in USA November 2003

Notice

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Agilent T echnologies makes no war ranty of any kind with r egard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a partic ular purpose. Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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 performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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

correctly performed or adhered to, 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 us er 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/

Contents

1. Installation and Setup

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

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Checking the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Why Aren’t All the Personality Options Loaded in Memory? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using an External Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Running Internal Alignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Printer Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2. Front and Rear Panel Features

Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Front-Panel Connectors and Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Display Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Rear-Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Key Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Front and Rear Panel Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3. Making a Basic Measurement

Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Entering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using Menu Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Creating a User Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Viewing a Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4. Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files

File Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Locating and viewing file s in th e ca t a l og . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Creating a directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Formatting a Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Saving a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Step 1. Set up the analyzer trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Step 2. Save the file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Loading a file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Renaming a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Copying a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using the Alpha Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Contents

5. Options and Accessories

Ordering Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Option Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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

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

HP/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Agilent E1779A Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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

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

RF and Transient Limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

RF Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

RS-232 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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

6. In Case of Difficulty

Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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

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

Read the Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Service Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Calling Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Returning an Analyzer for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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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 10

• “Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time” on page 15

• “Printer Setup and Operation” on page 19

• “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” on page 22

• “Running Internal Alignments” on page 18

• “Legal Information” on page 23

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Initial Inspection

Inspect the shipping container and the cus hioning material for signs of stress. Retain the shipping materials for fu ture use , as you may wi sh to ship the analyz er to another loca tion or to Agilent T ec hnologies for service . Verify that the contents of the s hipping contai ner are complete. The following tab l e l ists 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 Ω Shipped only with Option 1DP. Two adapters shipped with

Option 1DQ.

Adapter, Type-N (m) to SMA (f) Shipped on ly 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

Power Cable (See Table 1-3. on page 13) Connection for power source.

Standard Documentation Set

Getting Started Guide Covers unpacking and setting up the analyzer, analyzer

User’s and Programmer ’s Reference Describes analyzer features in detail, including front-panel

Measurement Guide Provides details on how to measure various signals, and how

Specifications Guide Documents specifications, safety, and regulatory information.

Provides a set of connectivity tools that enable you to easily

move data from your analyzer to your PC.

features, and how to make a basic measurement. Includes

information on options and accessories, and what to do if you

have a problem.

key descriptions, basic spectrum analyzer programming

information, and SCPI command descriptions.

to use catalogs and files.

Instrument Messages and Functional Tests Includes instrument messages (and suggestions for

troubleshooting them), and manual functional 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 documents in the standard set (listed above).

You c an 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 ordere d are included. Service documentation is not included in the standard documentation set. See “Options” on

page 69 for information on ordering.

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If There Is a Problem

If the shipping materials are damaged o r the contents of the container are incomplete:

• Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office to arrange for repair or replacement (Table 6-2. on page 93). 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 Tec hnologies , use the original (or comparable)

shipping materials (see “Returning an Analyzer for Service” on page 94).

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Power Requirements

The only physical installation of your Agil ent spectrum ana lyzer is a connect ion to a powe r source.

Line voltage does not need to be selected.

WARNING F ailure to grou nd the analyzer properly can res ult in personal injury.

Before turning on the analyzer, you must connect its protective earth 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 earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

CAUTION VENTILATION 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 cabinet. If the total p ower dis sipat ed in th e cabinet is greater than 8 00 w a tts, then forced convection must be used.

This analyzer has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range.

NOTE For more information regarding analyzer specificat ions, see the Specifications

guide.

°C for every 100 watts dissipated in the

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T able 1-1. AC Power Requirements

Description Specifications

Voltage 90 to 132 Vrms (47 to 440 Hz) Voltage 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

Installation and Setup

Power Requirements

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 rem ove the fuse, fir st disco nnect the pow er cord fr om the anal yzer. Then ins ert the

tip of a screwdriver into the s lot at the middle of the fuse holder, and turn count ercloc kwise to extend the fuse holder.

WARNING For continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuse

only with the same type and rating. The use of other fuses or material is prohibited.

AC Power Cord

The analyz e r i s eq u i pped with a th re e-wire pow e r cord, in accordance wi th in ternatio nal 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 w i th th e analyze r.

Various AC power cables are available that are unique to specific geographic areas. Y ou can order additional AC power cables for use in different areas. AC Power Cords, on

page 13 lists the available AC power cables, illustrates the plug configurations, and

identifies the geographic area in which each cable is appropriate.

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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 product disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the product. 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 thre e-prong AC power cord s upplied with this product . F ailure

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

CAUTION This analyzer has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply voltage

is within the specified range. (Refer to the specifications guide for your analyzer.)

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Table 1-3. AC Power Cords

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Power Requirements

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Battery Information

The analyzer uses a lithium ba ttery 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 94

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” on

page 69.

NOTE If the analyzer’s cloc k does not work, the problem is the battery. See

“Returning an Analyzer for Service” on page 94.

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.

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Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time

❏ Plug in the 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 inse rted in the disk

drive to prevent damage to the disk drive during transportation. This transportation disk, or a blank floppy disk, should be inserted in the disk drive whenever transporting the analyzer.

NOTE Do not connect anything else to the analyzer yet. ❏ Choose a power on preference using the switch on the rear panel (refer to Rear-Panel

Features, on page 33, item 14). The

PWR ALWAYS ON setting turns the analyzer on

whenever external power is applied. This mode is useful if an external pow er switch is used to control a rack of several instruments. Neverthe l e ss, if yo u se t the analyzer to standby using the front panel

Standby key (see Rear-Panel Features, on page 33, item

23) and the external power is removed and rest ored within 20 seconds , the analyzer will remain in sta n db y.

PWR NORM setting assigns analyzer on/of f control to the front-pa nel On and Standby

The keys (see “Front-Panel Connectors and Keys” on page 26, 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 ot h er hand, if the ex t ernal power is re moved and re stored after 2 0 seconds, the analy z e r will remain in st a n db y re g a r d l e ss of the front- pa n e l s wi tch settings.

❏ Press the

| (On) key to turn the analyzer on.

Information Screen

An information screen appears during the initializat ion process. The information screen contains the analyzer product number and a URL for accessing product support information on the World Wide Web. See “Additional Information” on page 2.

NOTE The information screen displays for approximately 10 seconds before the

initialization 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

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Firmware Revision

readily available. You can also obtain the firmware revision and serial number by pressing System, More, Show System.

❏ Allow the analyzer to warm-up for 5 minutes before making a calibrated measurement.

To meet its specifications, the analyzer must meet operating temperature conditions. 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 adapter. After a 5 minute warm-up, press

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 th e input lev el to 50 Vdc, +30 dB m .

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

“Running Internal Alignments” on page 18 for more information.

System, Alignments, Align Now, All.

Ω using an

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 ordere d. If this is the case you will need to sw ap the applicat ions 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 use an external 10 MHz source as the reference frequency, connect an external reference source to the should be grea ter than –15 dBm.

NOTE It is not necessary to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT to the 10 M Hz REF IN on

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

1. To use an external fre quency ref erenc e , connec t it to the EXT REF IN connector on the rear panel (see “Rear-Panel Features” on page 33).

10 MHz REF IN connecto r on the rear panel. The signal level

Firmware Revision

To view the firmware revision of your analyzer, press System, More, Show System. If you call Agilent T echnologie s regarding your anal yzer, it is helpful to ha ve this revision and the analyzer serial number available.

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TIP You can g et 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

Each time the analyzer is powered on, the internal alignme nt 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 sett ings

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

Manually Performing an Alignment

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 adapter. After a 5 minute warm-up, press

System, Alignments, Align Now, All.

Ω using an

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 Aut o Alignment function is off, refer to the appropriate “Specifications and Characteristics” chapter in your specifications guide.

Auto Align, Off is selected, refer to the Specifications guide for the conditions required to

maintain calibration.

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Printer Setup and Operation

A printer can be connected to your analyzer if it is equipped with an external I/O interface. Supported printers accept Hewlett-Packard Printer Control Language Level 3 (PCL3) or 5 (PCL5). Refer to the documentation or sp eci fications suppl ied with your prin ter, or contact the manufa c tu rer to identify your pr in ter’s language.

Equipment

• IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable.

• Supported and tested pri nters are listed below. Note that there are many PCL3/5

printers tha t m ay wo r k w i th y o u r a n al y zer, how ever, the y h ave no t b ee n 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, 850C, 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

PCL3 yes

HP LaserJet 4050N PCL3/5 yes HP LaserJet 5000GN PCL3/5 yes HP Professional Series 2500CM PCL3 yes HP Professional Series 2500CM PCL3 yes

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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 pr inter using configuration menus or switches. Refer to your printer’s documentation for more specific information on configuring your pr inter.

4. Turn on the analyzer and printer.

5. Press

Type None None disables the analyzer from attem pting to p rint to a pri nter. This is

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

accesses the following keys:

the approp ri ate setting if no printer is con nected 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 w hen the

Auto.

6. Press

set to

Printer Type to access the Printer Type menu keys . Pres s Auto to make the analyzer

attempt to identify the connected printer. When you press

Print key is pressed or when Pr in ter Type is

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 di splay st atus line. This indicates that the analyzer has successfully identif ied the conne cted p rinter an d no further setup is required . As long as identify the printer when the front panel will be displayed by pressing

• The

Auto remains selected in the Printer Type menu, the analyz er will attempt to

Print key is pressed. The selected printer

System, More 1 of 3, Show System.

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

following diagnostic messages will be displayed in the displa y 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 autom atically identify the connected printer, and

Define Custom to select specific printer characteristics such as the printer language

Custom has been sel ected in the Printer Type menu. Press Print Setup,

(PCL3 or PCL5) and color printing capability. Onc e you have set these characte ristics to match thos e of your conn e ct ed printer, the printer setup process is com pl e te. A s long as attempt to automatically identify the connected printer when the front panel

Custom remains selected in the Printer Type menu, the analyzer will not

key is pressed.

• The Print Setup menu will be displayed with the None key selected and the following

message will appear in the display status line:

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Unsupported printer, Printer Type set to None

This indicates that the analyzer has succes sfully identified the connected printer, but the printer is not supported by the analyzer. As long as

Printer Type menu, the analyzer will respond to any print command by displ aying the

None is selected in the

message Printer Type is None in the display status line.

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 will remain unchanged with Preset or P ower Cycle.

The factory default page size is

More, Restore Sys Defaults is executed.

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

Testing Printer Operation

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

Print Setup, then press Print

on the front pa n e l . If th e printer is re a dy and the printer setup was su cc e s s f u l , a pri n t out of the analyzer display will be printed. If the printer is not ready, the message Printer Timeout will appear on the analyzer displa y. Printer Timeout will remain on the display until the printer is ready or until 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. F o r 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

Electrostatic disch arge (ESD) can da mage or dest roy electronic c omponents (the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever co mponents are trans ported, s tored, or used).

Test Equipment and ESD

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

• Before connecting any coaxial c able to an anal yze r con nector f or t he fi rst ti me eac h da y, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together.

• Personnel should be grounded wi th a 1 M the center pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the analyze r.

• 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 ass emblies 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 prevent ESD damage, contact the Electrostatic Discharge Ass ociation (http://www.esda.org). The ESD standards develope d by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Ins titute (ANSI).

Ω resistor-isolated wrist-strap before touching

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Legal Information

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

ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall be inserted only in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the 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.

Warranty

This Agilent T echnologies instrument pr oduct is warranted agains t defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Agilent Technologies Company will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be de fe ctive.

For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Agilent Technologies. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Agilent Technologies and Agilent Technologies shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Agilent Technologies from another country.

Agilent Technologies warrants that its software and firmware designated by Agilent Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument. Agilent Technologies does not warrant that the operation of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error-free.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to def ects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. AGILENT TECHN OLOGI ES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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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 levels), see the Specifications guide.

Front and Rear Panel Features

Front Panel Overview

2.1 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 30

2.1.1 Front-Panel Connectors and Keys

1 Viewing Angle keys adjust the disp la y s o tha t i t can be op ti mall y vi ewe d fro m

different angles.

2 Esc. The Esc (escape) key cancels any ent ry in progres s. Esc w ill abor t a pr int (if

one is in progress) and clear error messages from the status line at the bottom 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 screen next to the unlabeled keys. Most of the labeled keys on 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 menu s of related functions. The secondary labels on these keys (Channel, X Scale, and Y Scale) are 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

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parameters needed for making measurements.

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

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

Meas Setup accesses ad ditional

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,

System key.

screens, measurement results, and amplitude correction factors to or from analyzer memory or the floppy disk drive. The executes the

The

Print Setup menu keys configure hardcopy outputs. The Print key

Save Now function defined under File in your User’s guide.

Save key immediately

immediately sends hardcopy data t o the printer. See your User’s guide for more details.

8 MARKER functions control the markers, read out frequencies and amplitudes

along the analyzer trace, automatically locate the signals of highest amplitude, and access functions like

9 The Media Door on the right side of the front panel accesses the 3.5 inch disk

Marker Noise and Band Power.

drive and the Earphone connector. The earphone connector provides a connection for an earphone jack which bypa sses 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, you can change center frequency in fine steps with the 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 display to the latest function value as the knob is turned. When center, stop or, start frequency or reference level is adjusted, the signal will shift right or left or up or down with the rotation o f 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 data at the current setting.

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

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

frequency span are GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz, whereas the units for reference level are

+dBm, −dBm, mV, µV, and µA.

value (for examp le, t hat of a 12 MHz bandwidth ), the anal yzer 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 resu lts 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 is predictable (e.g., 10% of span for center frequency) and can 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 off with the

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

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 powe r before pluggi ng a keyboard

into the analyzer.

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

accessories. (+15 V,

14 LO OUTPUT provides the proper local oscillator signal for use with external

−12.6 V, 150 mA maximum)

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 t o

Return accesses earlier menus. Return also terminates entry of alpha

press 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 50Ω (INPUT 75Ω for Option 1DP) is the signal input for the analyzer.

CAUTIONWhen operating in dc coupled mode on analyzers with Option UKB,

ensure protectio n of the inpu t mixer by limi ting th e input leve l 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 a ct ive win dow in funct ions 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

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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 k ey fu nction a nd the associat ed S CPI comman d. T he next k ey you press will remove the help window from the display.

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

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

CAUTION If the tracki ng generato r output po wer is too high, it may dama ge 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 al i gnm e nt is p e r form ed (if

Auto Align is on) every time

the analyzer is turned on. After turning on the analyzer, allow 5 minutes 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 detachable power cord is the analyzer disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the analyzer. The front-panel switch is only a standby swi t ch and is not a LINE switch (disconnecting device).

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2.1.2 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

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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function.

Change Title

RF attenuation Attenuation Auto Man

Marker Count On Off

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