HP (Hewlett-Packard) E4419B User Manual

User’s Guide

HP E4419B Power Meter

HP Part no. E4419-90006 December, 1998

© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company

All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.

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Legal Information

Legal Information

Notice

Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard 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. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishings, performance, or use of this material. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP.

Certification

Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.

Warranty

This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company will at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by HP. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to HP from another country. HP warrants that its software and firmware designated by HP for use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument. HP does not warrant that the operation of the instrument, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free.

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Legal Information

Limitation of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects 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. HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Exclusive Remedies

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. HP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

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		Equipment Operation
		Equipment Operation
		Warnings and Cautions
		This guide uses warnings and cautions to denote hazards.
WARNING		A warning calls attention to a procedure, practice or the
		like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could
		result in injury or the loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a
		warning until the indicated conditions are fully
		understood and met.
Caution		A caution calls attention to a procedure, practice or the like which,
		if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to
		or the destruction of part or all of the equipment. Do not proceed
		beyond a caution until the indicated conditions are fully
		understood and met.
		Personal Safety Considerations
WARNING		This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective
		earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The
		mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet
		provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption
		of the protective conductor, inside or outside the
		instrument, is likely to make the instrument dangerous.
		Intentional interruption is prohibited.
		If this instrument is not used as specified, the protection
		provided by the equipment could be impaired. This
		instrument must be used in a normal condition (in which
		all means of protection are intact) only.
		No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
		qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not
		remove covers.
		For continued protection against fire hazard, replace the
		line fuse(s) only with fuses of the same type and rating (for
		example, normal blow, time delay, etc.). The use of other
		fuses or material is prohibited.

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		General Safety Considerations
		General Safety Considerations
WARNING		Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has
		been properly grounded through the protective conductor
		of the ac power cable to a socket outlet provided with
		protective earth contact.
		Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor,
		inside or outside the instrument, or disconnection of the
		protective earth terminal can result in personal injury.
Caution		Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of
		the instrument with protective covers removed should be
		performed only by trained service personnel.
		Markings

GROUP 1 ISM CLASS A

The CE mark shows that the product complies with all the relevant European legal Directives (if accompanied by a year, it signifies when the design was proven.

This is the symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product.

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association.

External Protective Earth Terminal.

While this is a Class I product, provided with a protective earthing conductor in a power cord, an external protective earthing terminal has also been provided. This terminal is for use where the earthing cannot be assured. At least an 18AWG earthing conductor should be used in such an instance, to ground the instrument to an assured earth terminal.

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General Safety Considerations

IEC 1010-1 Compliance

This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 61010-1 +A1:1992 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use and has been supplied in a safe condition. The instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in a safe condition.

Statement of Compliance

This product has been designed and tested for compliance with IEC 60529 (1989) Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code). Level IPx4 is attained if, and only if, the carry case( part number HP 34141A) is fitted.

User Environment

This product is designed for use in a sheltered environment (avoiding extreme weather conditions) in accordance with Pollution Degree 3 defined in IEC 60664-1, with the carry case ( part number HP 34141A) fitted over the instrument.

The product is suitable for indoor use only, when this carry case is not fitted.

Installation Instructions

To avoid unnecessary over-temperature conditions, while this carry case is fitted do not apply an ac mains supply voltage, only operate your

HP E4419B from the battery pack.

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Regulatory Information

Regulatory Information

Sound Emission

Herstellerbescheinigung

Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der Maschinenlarminformationsverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.

•Sound Pressure LpA < 70 dB.

•Am Arbeitsplatz.

•Normaler Betrieb.

•Nach DIN 45635 T. 19 (Typprufung).

Manufacturers Declaration

This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound DIN 45635 T. 19 (Typprufung).

•Sound Pressure LpA < 70 dB.

•At operator position.

•Normal operation.

•According to ISO 7779 (Type Test).

Australian EMC Regulations

The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency of Australia. This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework Regulations under the terms of the Radiocommunications Act of 1992.

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Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014

Manufacturer’s Name:

Hewlett Packard Ltd.

Manufacturer's Address: Queensferry Microwave Division

South Queensferry

West Lothian, EH30 9TG

Scotland, United Kingdom

Declares that the product

Product Name:	Dual Channel Power Meter
Model Numbers:	HP E4419B
Product Options:	This declaration covers all options of the above products as detailed in
	TCF A-5951-9852-02

Conforms with the protection requirements of European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

Against EMC test specifications EN 55011:1991 (Group 1, Class A) and EN 50082-1:1992

As Detailed in:	Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
	Technical Construction File (TCF) No. A-5951-9852-01
Assessed by:	Dti Appointed Competent Body
	EMC Test Centre,
	GEC-Marconi Avionics Ltd.,
	Maxwell Building,
	Donibristle Industrial Park,
	KY11 5LB
	Scotland, United Kingdom

Technical Report Number:6893/2200/CBR, dated 23 September 1997

Supplementary Information: The product conforms to the following safety standards

EN61010-1 (1993) / IEC 1010-1 (1990) + A1 (1992)

CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92

EN60825-1 (1994) / IEC 825-1 (1993)

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the CE-marking accordingly. This product is also designed to meet IPx4 in accordance with IEC 60529:1989 / EN 60529:1992.

South Queensferry, Scotland	22 October 1998
Location	Date	R.M. Evans / Quality Manager

Europe Contact:

Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department 2Q / Standards Europe, Herrenberger Strasse 130, D7030 Boblinger (Fax; [phone]).

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List of Related Publications

List of Related Publications

The HP E4419B User’s Guide is also available in the following languages:

•English Language User’s Guide - Standard

•German Language User’s Guide - Option ABD

•Spanish Language User’s Guide - Option ABE

•French Language User’s Guide - Option ABF

•Italian Language User’s Guide - Option ABZ

•Japanese Language User’s Guide - Option ABJ

HP E4418B/E4419B Programming Guide is shipped as standard.

HP E4418B/E4419B Service Guide is available by ordering Option 915.

HP E4418B/E4419B CLIPs (Component Location and Information Pack) is available by ordering E4418-90031.

Useful information on SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) can be found in:

•A Beginner’s Guide to SCPI, which is available by ordering HP Part Number 5010-7166.

•The SCPI reference manuals which are available from: SCPI Consortium,

8380 Hercules Drive, Suite P3, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA. Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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HP E4419B Options

HP E4419B Options

The HP E4419B power meters have the following options available:

•Option 001, supplies an internal rechargeable battery providing full instrument functionality when access to an ac power outlet is not available.

•Option 002, supplies parallel rear panel sensor input(s). The power reference oscillator output is on the front panel.

•Option 003, supplies parallel rear panel sensor input(s). The power reference oscillator output is also on the rear panel.

•Option 004, deletes the HP 11730A sensor cable(s) provided.

•Option 0BO, deletes manual set.

•Option 908, provides rackmount kit for one instrument.

•Option 909, provides rackmount kit for two instruments.

•Option 915, provides the HP E4418B/E4419B Service Guide.

•Option 916, provides an additional HP E4419B User’s Guide and

HP E4418B/E4419B Programming Guide.

•Option 1BN, provides MIL-STD 45662A, Certificate of Calibration.

•Option 1BP, provides MIL-STD-45662A, Certificate of Calibration and data.

Available Accessories

•HP 34161A Accessory Pouch

•HP 34141A Yellow soft carry/operating case

•HP 34131A basic instrument transit case

•HP E9287A Spare battery pack - for instruments fitted with option 001 only

•HP 34397A 12 Vdc to 115 Vac inverter (Option 0E3 230 V)

•The following HP power sensor cables are available:

■HP 11730A 1.5 m (7.5 ft)

■HP 11730B 3 m (10 ft)

■HP 11730C 6.1 m (20 ft)

■HP 11730D 15.2 m (50 ft)

■HP 11730E 30.5 m (100 ft)

■HP 11730F 61 m (200 ft)

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About this Guide

About this Guide

Chapter 1: Getting Started

This chapter prepares the power meter for use and helps you to get familiar with a few of the front panel features.

Chapter 2: Power Meter Operation

This chapter gives a detailed description of the capabilities and operation of the power meter. You will find this chapter useful when you are operating the power meter from the front panel.

Chapter 3: Menu Map Reference

This chapter details diagrammatically the menu maps for the power meter. It also gives a description of all the power meter’s keys.

Chapter 4: Error Messages

This chapter lists the error messages that may appear as you are working with the power meter. Each description contains information to help you diagnose and solve the problem.

Chapter 5: Specifications

This chapter lists the power meter’s specifications and describes how to interpret these specifications.

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Table of Contents

	Page
Legal Information ........................................................................	iii
Notice .....................................................................................	iii
Certification ...........................................................................	iii
Warranty................................................................................	iii
Limitation of Warranty .........................................................	iv
Exclusive Remedies ...............................................................	iv
Equipment Operation ...................................................................	v
Personal Safety Considerations.............................................	v
General Safety Considerations....................................................	vi
Markings ................................................................................	vi
IEC 1010-1 Compliance........................................................	vii
Statement of Compliance .....................................................	vii
User Environment ................................................................	vii
Installation Instructions ......................................................	vii
Regulatory Information .............................................................	viii
Sound Emission ...................................................................	viii
Australian EMC Regulations..............................................	viii
List of Related Publications .........................................................	x
HP E4418B Options.....................................................................	xi
Available Accessories ............................................................	xi
About this Guide .........................................................................	xii
Getting Started ....................................................................................	1-1
Introduction...................................................................................	1-2
Turning On the Power Meter .......................................................	1-3
The Front Panel at a Glance ........................................................	1-4
The Display Layout.......................................................................	1-7
Selecting Your Display Layout ..............................................	1-11
Window Symbols ...........................................................................	1-14
Warning Symbol .....................................................................	1-14
Confirmation Window ............................................................	1-14
Wait Symbol............................................................................	1-14
1 of N Entry Window..............................................................	1-15
Numeric or Alphanumeric Entry Window ............................	1-15

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The Rear Panel at a Glance..........................................................	1-16
Adjusting the Carrying Handle....................................................	1-18
Rack Mounting the Power Meter .................................................	1-19
Power Meter Operation.....................................................................	2-1
Introduction...................................................................................	2-2
Battery Operation (Option 001) ...................................................	2-3
General Information...............................................................	2-3
Running Time .........................................................................	2-3
Charging Times ......................................................................	2-4
Backlight.................................................................................	2-4
Battery Removal/Replacement ..............................................	2-5
Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter...................................	2-7
Zeroing the Power Meter........................................................	2-7
Zero/Cal Lockout.....................................................................	2-7
Calibrating the Power Meter .................................................	2-8
Calibration Procedure Using HP E-Series
Power Sensors.........................................................................	2-8
Calibration Procedure using HP 8480 Series
Power Sensors.........................................................................	2-9
Zeroing and Calibrating Using TTL Inputs..........................	2-12
Making Measurements with the HP E-Series
Power Sensors ...............................................................................	2-15
Procedure ................................................................................	2-15
Making Measurements with the HP 8480 Series
Power Sensors ...............................................................................	2-17
Procedure ................................................................................	2-17
Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables...........	2-19
Selecting a Sensor Calibration Table ....................................	2-19
Making the Measurement......................................................	2-20
Editing Sensor Calibration Tables ........................................	2-21
Making Measurements using Frequency Dependent
Offset Tables .................................................................................	2-27
Selecting a Frequency Dependent Offset Table....................	2-27
Making the Measurement......................................................	2-28
Editing Frequency Dependent Offset Tables........................	2-29
Setting the Units of Measurement...............................................	2-32
Selecting Units of Measurement from the Softkeys ...................	2-33
Making Relative Measurements ..................................................	2-34
Procedure ................................................................................	2-34
Setting the Resolution ..................................................................	2-35
Setting Offsets...............................................................................	2-36
Setting Channel Offsets .........................................................	2-36

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Setting Display Offsets ..........................................................	2-36
Setting Averaging .........................................................................	2-38
Step Detection.........................................................................	2-39
Measuring Pulsed Signals ............................................................	2-41
Setting Measurement Limits .......................................................	2-43
Setting Channel Limits..........................................................	2-43
Setting Window Limits ..........................................................	2-44
Checking for Limit Failures...................................................	2-47
Selecting a Digital or Analog Display ..........................................	2-49
Setting the Range .........................................................................	2-52
Configuring the Remote Interface................................................	2-53
HP-IB ......................................................................................	2-53
RS232/RS422 ..........................................................................	2-54
Remote Interface Overview....................................................	2-56
Programming Language Selection ........................................	2-58
Recorder Output............................................................................	2-59
Leveling a Source Output ......................................................	2-60
Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations ....................	2-61
How Measurements are Calculated.............................................	2-63
Presetting the Power Meter .........................................................	2-64
Preset Conditions ...................................................................	2-64
Self Test.........................................................................................	2-66
Power On Self Test .................................................................	2-66
Front Panel Selection of Self Tests........................................	2-67
Remote Testing .......................................................................	2-69
Test Descriptions ....................................................................	2-70
Operator Maintenance..................................................................	2-73
Replacing the Power Line Fuse .............................................	2-73
Contacting Hewlett-Packard ........................................................	2-74
Before calling Hewlett-Packard.............................................	2-74
Check the Basics.....................................................................	2-75
Instrument serial numbers ....................................................	2-75
Sales and Service Offices .......................................................	2-77
Returning Your Power Meter for Service..............................	2-80
Menu Reference...................................................................................	3-1
Introduction...................................................................................	3-2
The Front Panel Menu Maps .......................................................	3-3
dBm/W Menu ..........................................................................	3-3
Frequency/Cal Fac Menu .......................................................	3-4
Meas Setup Menu...................................................................	3-5
Rel/Offset Menu......................................................................	3-6
Save/Recall Menu ...................................................................	3-6

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System Inputs Menu (1 of 4)..................................................	3-7
System Inputs Menu (2 of 4)..................................................	3-8
System Inputs Menu (3 of 4)..................................................	3-9
System Inputs Menu (4 of 4)..................................................	3-10
Zero/Cal Menu ........................................................................	3-11
Front Panel Menu Reference........................................................	3-12
Diagrammatical Hardkeys.....................................................	3-36
Error Messages ....................................................................................	4-1
Introduction...................................................................................	4-2
Error Messages .............................................................................	4-4
Specifications.......................................................................................	5-1
Introduction...................................................................................	5-2
Power Meter Specifications ..........................................................	5-3
Meter .......................................................................................	5-3
Accuracy..................................................................................	5-4
Power Reference .....................................................................	5-5
Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics ...............................	5-6
Power Reference .....................................................................	5-6
Measurement Speed ...............................................................	5-6
Zero Drift of Sensors ..............................................................	5-7
Measurement Noise................................................................	5-7
Settling Time ..........................................................................	5-9
Power Sensor Specifications ..................................................	5-12
Battery Option 001 Operational Characteristics ........................	5-13
General Characteristics................................................................	5-14
Rear Panel Connectors...........................................................	5-14
Environmental Characteristics....................................................	5-15
General Conditions.................................................................	5-15
Operating Environment .........................................................	5-15
Storage Conditions .................................................................	5-15
General ..........................................................................................	5-16
Dimensions .............................................................................	5-16
Weight .....................................................................................	5-16
Safety ......................................................................................	5-16
Remote Programming ............................................................	5-16
Non-Volatile Memory .............................................................	5-17

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		Page
2-1	Battery Status............................................................................	2-4
2-2	Battery Removal/Replacement..................................................	2-6
2-3	Rmt I/O Port TTL Inputs ..........................................................	2-12
2-4	“Sensor Tbls” Screen..................................................................	2-20
2-5	“Edit Cal” Screen .......................................................................	2-21
2-6	“Offset Tbls” Screen ...................................................................	2-28
2-7	“Edit” Screen ..............................................................................	2-29
2-8	Effect of Offsets on a Channel Measurement...........................	2-37
2-9	Averaged Readings ....................................................................	2-39
2-10	Pulsed Signal .............................................................................	2-41
2-11	Limits Checking Application.....................................................	2-44
2-12	Limits Checking Results ...........................................................	2-44
2-13	Remote I/O TTL Outputs...........................................................	2-46
2-14	Pass/Fail Limit Indicators.........................................................	2-48
2-15	Digital Display ...........................................................................	2-49
2-16	Analog Display...........................................................................	2-49
2-17	Digital and Analog Display .......................................................	2-49
2-18	RS232/422 Pin Assignment.......................................................	2-54
2-19	Interface Overview Examples ...................................................	2-57
2-20	Test Setup for Recording Swept Measurements ......................	2-59
2-21	“Save/Recall” Screen ..................................................................	2-62
2-22	How Measurements are Calculated..........................................	2-63
2-23	Replacing the Fuse ....................................................................	2-73
4-1	Error Annunciator Position.......................................................	4-2

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List of Tables

		Page
2-1	Connecting the HP 8480 Series Power Sensors
	During Calibration ....................................................................	2-11
2-2	TTL Inputs Control Logic..........................................................	2-12
2-3	TTL Input Timing Diagram 1 ...................................................	2-13
2-4	TTL Inputs Timing Diagram 2 .................................................	2-14
2-5	Measurement Units...................................................................	2-32
2-6	Range of Values for Window Limits .........................................	2-45
5-1	Zero Set Specifications ..............................................................	5-4
5-2	Noise Multiplier .........................................................................	5-7
5-3	Power Sensor Specifications......................................................	5-8
5-4	Settling Time .............................................................................	5-9
5-5	Settling Time .............................................................................	5-10

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Introduction

Introduction

One of the first things you will want to do with your power meter is to switch it on and become acquainted with its front panel. The sections in this chapter prepare the power meter for use and help you get familiar with some of the front panel operations.

The front panel consists of both hardkeys and softkeys which allow you to select various functions and operations. When some hardkeys are selected the corresponding softkey labels are displayed on the power meter display.

If you are using the power meter remotely refer to the HP E4418B/4419B Programming Guide for remote operating details.

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Getting Started

Turning On the Power Meter

Turning On the Power Meter

The following steps show you how to turn on the power meter and verify that it is operating correctly.

1. Connect the power cord and turn on the power meter.

	The front panel display and the green power LED light up when
	the power meter is switched on. The power meter performs it’s
	power on self test. If the self test is not successful the error
	annunciator turns on. If this occurs contact your Hewlett-Packard
	Sales and Service office for instructions on returning the power
	meter to Hewlett-Packard for service.
Caution	This instrument is designed for use in Installation Category II and
	Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 1010 and 664 respectively.
Caution	This instrument has an autoranging line voltage input, be sure
	the supply voltage is within the range of 85 to 264 Vac.
Note	If the power meter has been stored at extremely low temperatures
	outwith the operating range of the power meter, the display may
	take a few minutes to operate.
	2. Set the display contrast if required.
	The display contrast is adjusted by pressing					and
									. If
	these softkeys are not displayed press			repeatedly until they
		Prev
	appear.

3.Connect the power sensors.

Connect one end of each of the sensor cables to the power meter’s channel inputs and the other ends to the power sensors.

4.Making a measurement.

A minimum warm up time of 30 minutes is recommended before accurate measurements can be made.

Prior to making your first measurement you must zero and calibrate the sensor and meter combination. Refer to Chapter 2 for further information if you are not familiar with zeroing, calibrating or making measurements with a power meter.

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The Front Panel at a Glance

The Front Panel at a Glance

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11

10

9

1

2

3

				6	7	8
4		5

1.Preset Local

This hardkey allows you to preset the power meter if you are currently working in local mode (that is, front panel operation). In local mode a confirmation pop up window is displayed prior to a preset being carried out. However, if you are in remote mode (that is, HP-IB, RS232 or RS422 operation), then pressing this hardkey places the power meter in local mode provided local lock out (LLO) is not enabled.

2. Hardkeys relating to the display layout.

This hardkey allows you to select the upper or lower measurement window on the power meter’s display. The window which is selected is highlighted by a shadowed box. Any measurement setup you create is implemented in the selected window.

This hardkey allows you to choose either a one or a two window display.

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The Front Panel at a Glance

3.

This hardkey switches the power meter between on and standby. When the power meter is switched to standby (that is, when this hardkey has not been selected but the line power is connected to the instrument) the red LED is lit. When the power meter is switched on the green LED is lit.

Option 001 Battery: On standby with the battery installed and the ac power source disconnected the red LED is off.

4. “System/Inputs” hardkey with softkey menu.

The	System	hardkey allows access to softkey menus which affect
	Inputs

the general power meter system setup, (for example the HP-IB address) and also to softkey menus which effect the setup of the channel inputs. Refer to Chapter 3 for further information about this hardkey and it’s softkey menu.

5.Save Recall

This hardkey is the only one that is completely dedicated to the control of the power meter as a system. The only other hardkey

which affects system parameters is the System hardkey. Refer to

Inputs

Chapter 3 for further information about this hardkey and it’s softkey menu.

6. Dedicated “Window” hardkeys with softkey menus.

Meas	,	Rel	,	dBm/W
Setup		Offset

These hardkeys allow access to softkey menus which affect the setup of the measurement windows. Refer to Chapter 3 for further information about these hardkeys and their softkey menus.

7. Dedicated “Channel” hardkeys with softkey menus.

Frequency	,	Zero
Cal Fac		Cal

These hardkeys allow access to softkey menus which affect the measurement channel. Refer to Chapter 3 for further information about these hardkeys and their softkey menus.

8.Channel Inputs.

The HP E4419B has two sensor inputs. Power meters configured with options 002 or 003 have the sensor inputs on the rear panel and the front panel.

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The Front Panel at a Glance

9.POWER REF Output.

The power reference output is a 50 Ω type N connector. The output signal of 1 mW at 50 MHz is used for calibrating the sensor and meter combination. Power meters configured with option 003 have the power reference on the rear panel.

10.Arrow hardkeys.

, , and hardkeys allow you to move the position of the cursor, select fields for editing, and edit alphanumeric characters. Refer to Chapter 3 for further information.

11. Menu related hardkeys.

More This hardkey allows you to move through all pages of a menu. The bottom right of the power meter display indicates the number of pages in the menu. For example, if “1 of 2” is displayed, pressing More moves you to “2 of 2”. Pressing More again moves you back to “1 of 2”.

Prev This hardkey allows you to move back one level in the softkey menu. Repeatedly pressing Prev accesses a menu which allows you to increase and decrease the display contrast.

12.Softkeys.

These four keys are used to make a selection from the menus.

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Getting Started

The Display Layout

The Display Layout

The following figure details the display layout when two measurement windows are displayed, one analog and one digital. However it is possible using thekey to display just one measurement window.

15				14	13	12		1110
1								9
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4
5								8
6								7

1.The status reporting line displays five fields, three associated with either HP-IB, RS232 or RS422 status and two associated with error and warning conditions. The first field displays either “RMT” (remote, HP-IB, RS232 or RS422 operation) or “LCL” (local, front panel operation).

For HP-IB operation, the second field displays “TLK” if the power meter is addressed to talk or “LSN” if it is addressed to listen. The third field indicates an “SRQ” (service request).

For RS232 and RS422 operation, the second field displays “RX” when data is being received. The third field displays “TX” when the power meter is transmitting data.

The fourth field indicates “ERR” for any error conditions. The last field is used to report error and warning messages.

2.This field displays the channel setup being measured, either A, B, A/B, B/A, A-B or B-A.

3.The measurement data is displayed in either one or two rectangular windows depending on the setting of . Pressing

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allows you to toggle between a one or two window display. When two windows are displayed and this hardkey is pressed the single window then displayed is the one which was previously highlighted with the shadowed box. On the two window display the measurement setup menus work on the window which is shadowed.

4.This is the measurement result field.

5.This field displays the units of measurement, either dBm, dB, Watts or %.

6.This window is configured to show an analog meter which displays the measurement result and the meter scaling.

7.This field displays the number of pages in the current softkey menu. For example, “1 of 2” indicates that there are two pages of

softkeys and you are on the first page. Pressing More moves you to page “2 of 2”.

8.Any softkeys available are displayed in these four fields.

9.This field displays the title of the menu. For example, when the power meter is initially switched on the “Contrast” menu is

displayed, and, if you press Zero “Zero/Cal” is displayed.

Cal

10.This field indicates if the measurement result is outwith the upper or lower limits set. If the measurement is within the limits this field is empty. If the measurement result is less than the minimum limit set, “Undr Lmt” is displayed. If the measurement result is more than the maximum limit set, “Over Lmt” is displayed. Refer to “Setting Measurement Limits”, on page 2-43 for further information.

11.This field displays “Rel” if relative mode is on. Refer to “Making Relative Measurements”, on page 2-34 for further information.

12.This field displays “Ofs” if an offset is set. Refer to “Setting Offsets”, on page 2-36 for further information.

13.This field displays “Rng Hld” if a range is selected. Refer to “Setting the Range”, on page 2-52 for further information.

14.This field displays “Dty Cyc” if a duty cycle is set. This allows you to measure the power of a pulsed signal. Refer to “Measuring Pulsed Signals”, on page 2-41 for further information.

15.Theinformation in this field is displayed on two lines and depends on thecombination of sensor type, sensor calibration table and frequency dependent offset table currently selected. Table 1-1 shows all the possible combinations for the two lines of the display. Find the table entry which matches your display and use the

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reference number in the left-hand column to look up Table 1-2 for the combination of sensor type and correction being applied to the current measurement.

For example, the display shows:

50MHz (10,C)

This is equivalent to reference number 4 in Table 1-1 and when looked up in Table 1-2 shows that:

•the sensor type is 8480 series

•a sensor calibration table is selected (10)

•a frequency dependent offset table is selected(C).

Table 1-1

Reference	Upper	Lower
Number	Display Line	Display Line
1	CF:xxx.x%
2	CF:xxx.x%	xxx.xyHz(a)
3	xxx.xyHz	(nn)
4	xxx.xyHz	(nn,a)
5	xxx.xyHz
6	xxx.xyHz	(a)

Where “y” is the frequency multiplier (M or G), “nn” is the sensor calibration table number and “a” is the frequency dependent offset table letter.

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Table 1-2

	Reference	Sensor	Sensor	Frequency Dependent
	Number	Series	Correction	Offset Correction
	1		Directly entered	None
		8480	Calibration Factor
	2			From offset table
		Series
	3		Frequency dependent	None
		Sensors
			- from selected sensor
	4
			calibration table	From offset table
	5	E-Series	Frequency dependent	None
			- downloaded directly
	6	Sensors
			from sensor	From offset table

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