HP (Hewlett-Packard) E4446A, E4443A, E4440A, E4448A, E4445A User Manual

Getting Started Guide

PSA Series Spectrum Analyzers

This manual provides documentation for the following instruments:

E4440A (3 Hz - 26.5 GHz)

E4443A (3 Hz - 6.7 GHz

E4445A (3 Hz - 13.2 GHz)

E4446A (3 Hz - 44 GHz)

E4448A (3 Hz - 50 GHz)

Manufacturing Part Number: E4440-90242 Supersedes: E444 0-90229

Printed in USA

August 2004

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 user should be aware.

Additional Information

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

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

Contents

1. Installation and Setup

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

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

AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Why Aren’t All the Personality Options Loaded in Memory? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using an External Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Firmware Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Running Internal Alignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Printer Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2. Fro nt and Rear Panel Features

Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Front-Panel Connectors and Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Display Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Rear-Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Key Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Front and Rear Panel Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3. Making a Basic Measurement

Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Entering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using Menu Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Creating a User Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Viewing a Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4. Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files

File Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Locating and viewing files in th e ca t a l og . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Creating a directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Saving a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Step 1. Set up the analyzer trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Step 2. Save the file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Loading a file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Renaming a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the Alpha Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5. Options and Accessories

Ordering Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Contents

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

50 Ohm/75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

75 Ohm Matching Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

AC Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

AC Probe (Low Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

GPIB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

USB/GPIB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

HP/Agilent 11970 Series Harmonic Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

HP/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

RF and Transient Limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Static Safe Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

6. In Case of Difficulty

Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Before Calling Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Check the Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Read the Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Service Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Calling Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Returning an Analyzer for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

1 Installation and Setup

Installation and Setup

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

• “Initial Inspection” on page 7

• “Power Requirements” on page 9

• “Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time” on page 13

• “Printer Setup and Operation” on page 17

• “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” on page 19

• “Running Internal Alignments” on page 16

• “Safety Information” on page 20

Agilent Technologies Performance Spectrum Analyzer (PSA)

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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 shipping contai ner are complete. The following tab l e l ists the items shipped with the analyzer.

Item Description

Accessories

IntuiLink Toolbar software, CD-ROM

Power Cable (See Table 1-2. on page 11) Connection for power source. Adapter (E4446A and E4448A only) 2.4 mm(f) to K(f) front panel connector adapter, part number

Adapter (E4446A and E4448A only) 2.4 mm(f) to 2.4 mm(f) front panel connector adapter, part

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 Doc uments specifi c ations, safety, and regulatory information. Instrument Messages and Functional Tests Includes instrument messages (and suggestions for

Provides a set of connectivity tools that enable you to easily move data from your analyzer to your PC.

1250-2187

number 1250-2188

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.

troubleshooting them), and manual functional tests.

Programming Conversion Guide Describes SCPI programming command compatibility for

8590, 8560, 8566, ESA/PSA series analyzers.

Documentation CD-ROM Includes the documents in the standard set (listed above).

You can view and print the information as ne eded. 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 61 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 75). 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 76).

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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. This analyzer does not contain customer serviceable fuses.

WARNING Failure to ground the analyzer properly can result 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 outl et 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.

WARNING To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Agilent Technologies

spectrum analyzer from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.

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 t he cabinet is great er 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.

°C for every 100 watts dissipated in the

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Power Requirements

NOTE For more information regarding analyzer specifications, see the

Specifications guide.

Table 1-1. Power Requirements

Description Specifications

Voltage, Frequency

Power Consumption, On Base Fully Loaded

Power Consump tion, Stand b y < 20 W

100 to 132 Vrms, 47 to 66 Hz/360 to 440Hz 195 to 250 Vrms, 47 to 66 Hz

< 260 W < 450 W

AC Power Cord

The analyz e r i s eq u i pped with a thre e - wire power cord, in accordance with in t e rnational 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 analyzer.

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

page 11 lists the available AC power cables, illustrates the plug configurations, and

identifies the geographic area in which each cable is appropriate.

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

(power disconnecting device).

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

identifiable and easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the 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 three-prong AC power cord supplied with this product.

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

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Installation and Setup

Power Requirements

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Battery Information

The analyzer uses a Lithium Polycarbo n Monofloride battery to power the analyzer clock. The battery is located on the CPU board.

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 61.

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

“Returning an Analyzer for Service” on page 76.

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.

Do not leave a disk in the front-panel disk drive while turni ng the anal yze r on. Also, ensure that the transportation disk is removed from the drive.

NOTE Do not connect anything else to the analyzer yet. ❏ Press the power switch (located in the lower left-hand corner of the analyzer’s front

panel) to turn the analyzer on. See “Fr ont Panel Overview” on page 22 .

NOTE The instrument requires >2 minutes to power-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 readily available. You can also obtain the firmware revision and seria l number by pressing System, More, Show System.

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❏ If using LAN, set the IP add ress of the analyzer to an appropriate number for your

network (one that the network recognizes, but that is not yet in use):

— Press — If the current ad dress is not appro p ri a te, press

System, Config I/O, and note the IP address.

IPAddress and use the keypad to

change it.

— Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector located on the rear panel of your

analyzer (see “Rear -Panel Features” on page 27).

— Cycle the analyzer power.

NOTE It is necessary t o cycle the power to the analyze r af ter plugging in th e LA N

for the analyzer to recognize the network.

❏ Allow the spectrum analyzer to warm-up for 30 minutes before making a calibrated

measurement. To meet its specifications, the analyzer must meet operating temperature conditions.

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

“Running Internal Alignments” on page 16 for more information.

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

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

Some versions of instrument hardware my not have enough memory to accommodate all the options that you have 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

1. To use an exte rnal fre quency ref erence, connect it to the EXT REF IN connector on the rear panel (see “Rear-Panel Features” on page 27).

2. Enter the frequency of the external referenc e into the analyzer: a. Press

b. Select th e c. Use the keypad to enter the frequency of the external frequency reference.

System, Reference, Freq Ref

Ext function.

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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 have this revi sion and the analyzer serial number available.

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

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

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Running Internal Alignments

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 Auto. This

setting enables the alignment routine to run automatically either every 24 hours, or when the internal analyzer temperature changes

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

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

Manually Performing an Alignment

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

maintain calibration.

NOTE For detailed information regarding the alignment routine (including how to

run alignments, and how the analyzer can alert you when align ment s are required) re fer to the User’s guide for your analyzer.

±3°C.

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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 identi f y y ou r p r 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, however, they have not been te sted.

— 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 Cap able

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 4L, 4P, 4 Plus PCL3/5 no HP LaserJet 5L, 5M, 5N, 5P, 5SI PCL3/5 no HP LaserJet 6L, 6MP, 6P PCL5 no HP LaserJet 2100 Series, PCL3/5 no HP LaserJet 4050N PCL3/5 yes

PCL3 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. Using an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel printer cable, connect the printer to the analyzer parallel I/O interface connector on the rear panel (see “Rear-Panel Features”

on page 27).

3. Turn on the analyzer and printer.

4. On the front panel, press Prin t Setup, then press the Printer Setup menu key.

5. Select the printer language and color capability appropriate for your printer. See table above this section for a list of some compatible printers.

Testing Printer Operation

When you have completed the printer setup for the analyzer, press the front panel

key. If the printer is ready and the printer setup was successful, a printout of the analyzer display will be printed. If the printer is not ready, the message “Printer not responding” appears at the bottom of the screen.

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 assemblies at a stat ic-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 66.

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 standard s developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Ins titute (ANSI).

Ω resistor -isolat ed wrist- strap bef ore touc hing

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Safety 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.

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2 Front and Rear Panel Features

This chapter gives you an overview of the front and rear panel s of your analyzer. For details on analyzer keys and remote pro gr amming, refer to the User’s and Programmer’s Reference. For connector specifications (including input/output levels), see the Specifications guide.

Front and Rear Panel Features

Front Panel Overview

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

• Front Panel Connectors and Keys, see below

• “Display Annotations” on page 24

Front-Panel Connectors and Keys

Item

Description

# Name

I and QInputs

Softkeys Menu labels identifying the current function of each softkey appear to the left of each

ESC Key Exits any function without modifying the current parameters. Also blanks the active

Control Keys Set parameters used for making measurements in the current measuremen t mo de.

4 5 Measure KeysSelect and set up specific measurements within the current application.

Mode Keys Select measurement mode and mode parameters.

Allow connection of an analog I/Q demodulator (not currently implemented).

key. Softkey menus dependent on the active menu. Also see “Using Menu Keys” on page 49.

function annotation.

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Front Panel Overview

Item

Description

# Name

7 System Keys Access features used with all analyzer modes and af fect the state of the entire spectrum

analyzer.

Vol. Control/

Earphones

PROBE PWR Supplies power for external high frequency probes and accessories (see page 83). Marker Keys Enable markers to obtain specific information about the displayed measurement.

EXT TRIGGE

R INPUT

POWER

ON/OFF

Not currently implemented. To be implemented in future firmware upgrade.

Enables you to externally trigger measurements.

Turns the analyzer on. A green light indicates power on. A yellow light indicates standby mode.

NOTE The front-pa nel switch is a standby switch, not a LINE switch

(disconnecting device); the analyzer continues to draw power even when the line switch is in standby. Use the detachable power cord to disconnect the an alyzer from the mains supply.

Help Key Not currently implemented. To be implemented in future firmware upgrade.

Window KeysNext Window: On displays with multiple windows, changes the highlighted window that is

currently active.

Zoom: Zooms in on the highlighted window.

Navigation Keys

Not currently implemented. To be implemented in future firmware upgrade.

Return Key Exits the current menu and returns to the previous menu.

Data Control

Floppy

Disk Drive

RF Input Input for an external signal. Make sure that the total power of all signals at the analyzer

Change the numeric value of an active function. Entries appear in the active function area of the display. Also see “Entering Data” on page 49.

Accepts a 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk.

input does not exceed +30 dBm (1 watt). The E4446A and E4448A input connector is

2.4 mm.

IF Input, 1s t LO Output

Allows connections for external mixing (Option AYZ)

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Display Annotations

Item Descript i o n Associated F unction Ke ys

Detector type

Det/Demod, Detector

2 Refer ence level Amplitude, Ref Level 3 Active function block Refer to the description of the activated function. 4 Screen title

Display, Title

5 Time and date display System, Time/Date 6

RF attenuation

Amplitude, Attenuation

7Display line Display, Display Line 8Marker Marker 9 Active marker Marker

10 Active marker frequency and

Marker

amplitude

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