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Getting Started Guide
ESA Series Spectrum Ana l yzer s
This manual provides documentation for the following instruments:
ESA-E Series
E4401B (9 kHz - 1.5 GHz)
E4402B (9 kHz - 3.0 GHz)
E4404B (9 kHz - 6.7 GHz)
E4405B (9 kHz - 13.2 GHz)
E4407B (9 kHz - 26.5 GHz)
and
ESA-L Series
E4411B (9 kHz - 1.5 GHz)
E4403B (9 kHz - 3.0 GHz)
E4408B (9 kHz - 26.5 GHz)
Manufacturing Part Number: E4401-90473
Supersedes: E4401-90464
Printed in USA
April 2004
© Copyright 2001-2004 Agilent Technologies, Inc.
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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/esa/
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Contents
1. Installation and Setup
Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Why Aren’t All the Personality Options Loaded in Memory? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using an External Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Firmware Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Running Internal Alignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Printer Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2. Front and Rear Panel Features
Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Front-Panel Connectors and Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Display Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rear-Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Key Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Front and Rear Panel Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3. Making a Basic Measurement
Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Entering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using Menu Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Creating a User Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Viewing a Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4. Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files
File Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
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5. Options and Accessories
Ordering Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Option Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
50 Ohm/75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
75 Ohm Matching Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
AC Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
AC Probe (Low Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Carrying Strap (Part Number E4401-60028) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
External Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
GPIB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
USB/GPIB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
HP/Agilent 11970 Series Harmonic Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
HP/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Agilent E1779A Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Parallel Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
RF and Transient Limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
RF Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
RS-232 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Static Safe Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6. In Case of Difficulty
Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Before Calling Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Check the Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Read the Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Service Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Calling Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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 9
• “Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time” on page 14
• “Printer Setup and Operation” on page 18
• “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” on page 21
• “Running Internal Alignments” on page 17
• “Safety Information” on page 22
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Initial Inspection
Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of st ress. Retain
the shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the analyz er to another
location or to Agilent Technologies for servic e. Verify that the contents of the shipping
container are complete. The following table lists the items shi pped 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 only with Option 1DN for Agilent E4402B, E4403B,
E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B. Not shipped with
Option BAB.
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f) Shipped only with Option BAB.
Adapter, BNC (f) to SMA (m) Shipped only with Option BAB.
Cable, BNC (m) to BNC (m), 203 mm Shipped only with Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B,
E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B.
Cable, SMA (m) to Type-N (m), 220 mm Shipped only with Option 1DN for Agilent E4402B, E4403B,
E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B.
IntuiLink Toolbar software, CD-ROM Provides a set of connectivity tools that enable you to easily
move data from your analyzer to your PC.
Power Cable (See Table 1-3 on page 12) Connection for power source.
Standard Documentation Set
Getting Started Guide Covers unpacking and setting up the analyzer, analyzer
features, and how to make a basic measurement. Includes
information on options and accessories, and what to do if you
have a problem.
User’s/Programmer’s Guide Describes analyzer features in detail, including front-panel
key descriptions, basic spectrum analyzer programming
information, and SCPI command descriptions.
Measurement Guide Provides details on how to measure various signals, and how
to use catalogs and files.
Specifications Guide Documents specifications, safety, and regulatory informa tion.
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 can view and print the information as needed. See the
CD-ROM jacket for installation information.
NOTE If you purchased one or more optional measurement personalities, the related guides
for the options you ordered are included.
Service documentation is not included in the standard documentation set. See
“Options” on page 69 for information on ordering.
If There Is a Problem
If the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are incomplete:
• Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies offi ce to arrange for repair or replacement
(Table on page 93). You will not need to wait for a claim set tlement.
• Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.
• If you must return an analyzer to Agilent Technologies, use the original (or
comparable) shipping materials (see “Returning an Analyzer for Service” on page 94).
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Power Requirements
Power Requirements
The only physical installation of your Agilent spectrum analyzer is a connection to a
power sour ce.
Line voltage does not need to be selected.
WARNING Failure to ground the analyzer properly can result in personal
injury. Before turning on the analyzer, you must connect its
protective 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 i s prohib ited.
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
every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the to tal power dissipated
in the cabinet is greater than 800 w atts , t hen forced convec tion 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 specifications, see the
Specifications guide.
°C for
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Table 1-1 AC Po wer 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
Checking the Fuse
Where IEC regulations apply, use a 5 by 20 mm, rated F5A, 250 V IEC approved fuse.
This fuse may be used with input line voltages of 115 V or 230 V. Its part number is
2110-0709.
Where UL/CSA regulations apply, use a 5 by 20 mm rated fast blow, 5 A, 125 V UL/CSA
approved fuse (part number 2110-0756). This fuse may only be used with an input
line voltage of 115 V.
The line fuse is housed in a fuse holder in the upper left hand corner of the rear panel.
To remove the fuse, first disconnect the power cord from the analyzer. T h en i n sert
the tip of a screwdriver into the slot at the middle of the fuse holder, and turn
counterclockwise 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.
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AC Power Cord
The analyzer is equipped with a three-wire power cord , in accordance with int ernational
safety standards. This cable grounds the analyzer cabinet when connected to an
appropriate power line outlet. The cable appropriat e to the original shipping location is
included with the analyzer.
Various AC power cables are available that are unique to specific geographic areas. You
can order additional AC power cables for use in different areas. AC Power Cords, on
page 12 lists the available AC power cables, illustrates the 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.
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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Battery Information
The analyzer uses a lithium battery to enable the internal memory to retain data. The
date when the battery was installed is on a label on the rear panel of the analyzer. See
Figure 1-1
The minimum life expectancy of the bat ter y is 7 year s at 25
°C, or 1 year at 55 °C. If yo u
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 informatio n.
After replacing the analyzer battery, write the date of battery repl acem ent 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
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 dama ge to the disk drive du ri n g tr a n sportation.
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 prefe rence using t he switch on the rear panel ( refer to “Rear-Panel
Features” on page 31, item 14). The
PWR ALWAYS ON setting turns the analyzer on
whenever external power is applied. This mode is useful if an external power switc h
is used to control a rack of several instruments. Nevertheless, if you set the analyzer
to standby using the front panel
Standby key and the external power is removed and
restored within 20 seconds, the analyzer will remain in standby.
The PWR NORM setting assigns analyzer on/off control to the front-panel On and
Standby keys (see “Front-Panel Connectors and Keys” on page 24, item 23). If the
analyzer is on and the external power is r emoved an d re stored within 20 second s, the
analyzer will turn on. On the other hand, if the external power is removed and
restored after 20 seconds , the analyzer will remain in standby regardless of the
front-p a n el switch settings.
❏ Press the
| (On) key to turn the analyzer on.
Information Screen: An i nformation screen appears during the initializati on 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 appro x imately 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 availabl e. You can also obtain the
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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 th e AMPTD REF OUT to INPUT 50
using an adapter. After a 5 minute warm-up, press System, Alignments, Align Now, All.
CAUTION When operating in dc coupled mode on analyzers with Option UKB
ensure protection of the input mixer by l imiting the inp ut level to 0 Vdc ,
+30 dBm.
When operating in ac coupled mode, ensure protection of the input
mixer by limiting the input level to 50 V dc, + 3 0 dB m .
Ω
NOTE It is normal to hear clicking when the Auto Alignment function is on.
See “Running Internal Alignments” on page 17 for more information.
Why Aren’t All the Personality Options Loaded in Memory?
Many measurement personality o ptions are available f or use with this instrum ent. If the
option is loaded in the instrument, you must also have a license key entered, to use it.
Some versions of instrument hardw are my not ha ve enough memory t o ac commodate al l
the options that you have ordered. If this is the case you will need to swap the
applications in/out of memory, as needed. It may also be possible to upgrade your
hardware to have more memory. Contact your local sales/service office.
Using an External Reference
If you wish to use an external 10 MHz source as the reference frequency, connect an
external reference source to the
level should be greater than –15 dBm.
NOTE It is not necessary to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT to the 10 MHz REF
IN on the rear of the analyzer. Doing so results in a “Frequency
Reference Error” message.
10 MHz REF IN connector on the rear panel. The sig n al
1. To use an external frequency reference, connect it to the EXT REF IN connector on
the rear panel (see “Rear-Panel Features” on page 31).
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Firmware Revision
Firmware Revision
To view the firmware revision of your analyzer, press System, More, Show System. If you
call Agilent Technologies regarding your analyzer, it is helpful to have this revision and
the analyzer serial number available.
TIP You can get automatic electronic notification of new firmware releases
and other product updates/info rm ation by subscribing to the Agilent
Technolog ies Test & Measurement E-Mail Notification Service for the
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Running Internal Alignments
Running Internal Alignments
Each time the analyzer is powered on, the internal alig nm ent 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 attenuat or settings
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 swee ps , por tions of the analyzer’s circuitry
are realign ed. Some of the ci r cu i try is contro l l e d 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. (S ee
the Alignments key description in your User’s guide.”) With
Auto Align
turned off, however, the Align Now All function should be performed
periodically. For more information on how often to perform Align Now
All when the Auto Alignment function is 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
If
to maintain calibration.
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Printer Setup and Operation
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 Lev el 3
(PCL3) or 5 (PCL5). Refer to the documentation or specifications supplied with your
printer, or contact the manufacturer to identify your prin ter’s language.
Equipment
• IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable.
• Supported and tested printers are listed below. Note that there are many PCL3/5
printers that may work with your analyzer, however, they have not been tested.
— PCL3 printers include most HP DeskJet printers.
— PCL5 printers include most HP LaserJet printers.
NOTE The following printers are not compatible with your analyzer:
HP Deskjet 720C, 722C, 820C and 1600C
Epson MX-80, FX-85, Stylus, and LQ-570
Printer Models Language Type Color Capable
HP DeskJet 310, 320, 350C, 400L PCL3 yes
HP DeskJet 500C, 550C, 600, 660C, 672C,
680C, 682C, 690C, 693C
HP DeskJet 840C, 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
HP LaserJet 4050N PCL3/5 yes
HP LaserJet 5000GN PCL3/5 yes
HP Professional Series 2500CM PCL3 yes
PCL3 yes
HP Professional Series 2500CM PCL3 yes
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Printer Setup and Operation
Interconnection and Setup
1. Turn off the printer and the analyzer.
2. Connect the printer to the analyzer parallel I/O interface connector using an IEEE
1284 compliant parallel printer cable .
3. If appropriate, confi gure your printer using configurat ion menus or switc hes . Ref er to
your printe r’s documentation for more specific information on configuring your
printer.
4. Turn on the analyzer and printer.
5. Press
Type
None None disab les the analyzer from attempting to p rint to a printe r. This
Print Setup on the front panel and then press the Printer Type menu key. Printer
accesses the following keys:
is the appropriate setting if no printer is connected to the analyzer.
Custom Custom allows you to access the Define Custom menu keys. The Define
Custom
menu keys allow you to specify printer c haracteristics such as
PCL Level and printer color capability.
Auto Auto enables the analyzer to automatically attempt to identify the
connected printer when the
Auto.
6. Press
is set to
Printer Type to access the Printer Type menu keys. Press Auto to make the
analyzer attempt to identify the co nnected printer. When you press
Print key is pressed or when Printer Type
Auto, the analyzer
will respond in one of the three following ways:
• The
Print Setup menu will be displayed with the Auto key selected and no new
message will be displayed in the display statu s line. This indicates that the
analyzer has successfully identifie d the connected printer and no further setup is
required. As long as
will attempt to identify the printer when the front panel
selected printer will be displayed by pressing
• The
Print Setup menu will be displayed with the Custom key selected and one of the
Auto remains selected in the Printer Type menu, the analyzer
Print key is pressed. The
System, More 1 of 3, Show System.
following diagnostic messages will be displayed in the display status line:
Unknown printer, Define Custom to set up printer
No printer response, Define Custom to set up printer
Invalid printer response, Define Custom to set up printer
This indicates that the analyzer was unable to automatically identify the
connecte d pr i n ter, and
Print Setup, Define Custom to select specific pri n ter characteri stics such as th e
Custom has been selected in the Printer Type menu. Press
printer language (PCL3 or PCL5) and color printing capability. Once you have set
these chara ct e ristics to match th ose of your co n n e ct ed printer, the printer setup
process is complete. As long as
Custom remains selected in the Printer Type menu,
the analyzer will not attempt to automatically identify the connected printe r when
the front panel
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Printer Setup and Operation
• The Print Setup menu will be displayed with the None key selected and the
following message will appear in the display status line:
Unsupported printer, Printer Type set to None
This indicates that the analyzer has success fully identified the connected pri n ter,
but the printer is not supported by the analyzer. As long as
Printer Type menu, the analyzer will respond to any print command by displaying
None is selected in the
the message Printer Type is None in the display status line.
7. Select the desired paper siz e 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 Power 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 panel. 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 Timeout will appear on the analyzer display. Printer Timeout will remain on
the display until the printer is read y or until you press
ESC to cancel the pr i n to u t
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 disp lay colors do not map exactly to the
printer colors. For example trace 1 is yellow on your analyzer display
while it maps to green on your printer.
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Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or des troy electronic components (the
possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever components are
transported, stored, or used).
Test Equipment and ESD
To help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment:
• Before con necting any co a x i a l cable to an ana l y z er connecto r fo r the first tim e ea ch
day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together.
• Personnel should be grounded with a 1 M
touching the center pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the
analyzer.
• Be sure that all instru ments are pr operly earth-grou nded to prevent build-up o f 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 comp onents or assemblies at a static-safe workstation.
• Keep static-generating materials at least one meter away from all components.
• Store or transport components in static-shielding containers.
• Always handle printed circuit board assemblies by the edges. This reduces the
possibility of ESD damage to components and prevent contamination of exposed
plating.
For information on ordering static-safe acce ssories, see “Accessories” on page 85.
Additional Information about ESD
For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage, conta ct the
Electrostatic Dischar ge Association ( http://www.esda.org). The ESD standards developed
by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Ω resistor-isolated wrist-strap before
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Safety Information
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 i s prohib ited.
If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided
by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used
in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are
intact) only.
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2 Front and Rear Panel Features
This chapter gives you an overview of the front and rear panels of your
analyzer. For details on analyzer keys and remote programming, refer
to the User’s and Programmer’s Guide. F or connector specifications
(including input/output levels), see the Specifications guide.
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Front Panel Overview
Front Panel Overview
This section provides information on the analyzer’s front panel, inclu ding:
• Front Panel Connectors and Keys, see below
•“Display Annotations” on page 28
Front-Panel Connectors and Keys
1 Viewing Angle keys adjust the display so that it can be optimally
viewed from different angles.
2 Esc. The Esc (escape) key cancels any entry in progress. Esc will abort a
print (if one is in progress) and cl ear error mess ages from t he 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 fr ont-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
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menus 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 bandw idth,
adjust the sweep time, and control the analyzer display. They also set
other analyzer parameters needed for making measurements.
6 MEASURE accesses a menu of keys that automate some common
analyzer measurements. Once a measurement is running,
accesses additional menu keys for defining your measurement.
Control
7 SYSTEM functions affect the state of the entire analyzer.
and Restart access additional measurement control functions.
Meas Setup
Meas
Various setup and alignment rout ines are accessed with the
System
key.
The green
The
File key menu saves/loads setups, traces, states , limit- line table s ,
Preset key resets the analyzer to a known state.
screens, measurement results, and amplitude correction factors to or
from analyzer memory or the floppy disk driv e. The
immediately executes the
Save Now function defined under File in
Save key
your User’s guide.
The Print Setup menu keys configure hardcopy outputs. The Print key
immediately sends hardcopy data to 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
Power
.
9 The Media Door on the right side of the front panel accesses the 3.5
Marker Noise and Band
inch disk drive and the Earphone connec tor. The earphone connector
provides a connection for an earphone jack which bypasses the internal
speaker.
10 The Data Control Keys, which include the step keys, knob, and
numeric keypad, change the numeric value of an active function such as
center frequency, start frequency, resolution bandwidth, and marker
position.
The data controls will c hange th e active function in a manner p rescribed
by that function. For example, you can change center frequency in fine
steps with the knob , in di screte ste ps with the st ep key s, o r 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.
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For s low sweeps, the analyzer us es a smooth panning feature whic h 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 of the knob before a new sweep is actually taken. An
asterisk is placed in the message block (the upper right-hand corner
of the analyzer display) to indicate that the data on the screen does
not reflect 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 frequency span are
whereas the units for reference level are
+dBm, −dBm, mV, µV, and µA.
GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz,
NOTE If an entry from the numeric keypad does not coincide with an allowed
function value (for example, that of a 12 MHz bandwidth), the analyzer
defaults to the neares t a l l owa ble value.
The Step Keys (
⇓ ⇑) increase or decrease the activ e function value.
The step size depends upon t he cu rrent ana lyzer meas urement . Eac h
press results in a single step change. For those parameters with fixed
values (resolution bandwidth), the next value in a sequence is
selected each time a step key is pressed. Step size is predictable (e.g.,
10% of span for center frequency) and can be set for some functi ons
(i.e., center frequenc y). Out-of- range values or out-o f-sequence value s
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
Det/Demod menu.
12 EXT KEYBOARD. The EXT KEYBOARD connector is a 6-pin mini-DIN
Speaker On Off key in the
connector. The keyboard can be used to enter screen titles and filenames .
NOTE To a void damage to the analyzer, always turn off power before plug ging
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
−12.6 V, 150 mA maximum)
external mixers (Option AYZ).
15 IF INPUT connects to the IF OUTPUT of the exte rnal mixer (Op tion AYZ).
16 Return. The Return key accesses the previously selected menu.
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Continuing to press Return accesses earlier menus. Return also
terminates entry of alpha numeric functions (e.g., Title).
17 AMPTD REF OUT provides an amplitude reference signal of 50 MHz at
–20 dBm. Agilent ESA models E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,
E4407B, and E4408B only.
18 Tab Keys are used to move around in the Limit editor, the Correction
editor and similar table-driven forms.
19 INPUT 50Ω (INPUT 75Ω for Option 1DP) is the signal input for the
analyzer.
CAUTION When operating in dc coupled mode on analyzers with Option UKB,
ensure protection of the input mixer by l imiting the inp ut level to 0 Vdc ,
+30 dBm.
When operating in ac coupled mode, ensure protection of the input
mixer by limiting the input level to 50 V dc, + 3 0 dB m .
20 The Next Window key can be used to se lect the active window in functions
which support split-screen dis play modes, suc h as Zone markers. (Refer
to “Zone” in the User’s guide for more information.) In such modes,
pressing
Zoom switches between the split-screen and full-sized display
of the active window.
21 Help. Press the Help key and then any front panel or menu key to get a
short description of the key functi on and the as sociat ed SCPI command .
The next key 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 tracking generator output power is too high, it may damage the
device under test. Do not exceed the maximum power that the device
under test can tolerate .
23 The | (On) key turns the analyzer on, while the Standby key turns most
of the analyzer off. An analyzer alignment is performed (if
Auto Align is
on) every time the analyzer is turned on. After turning on the 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 swi tch 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
switch and is not a LINE switch (disconnecting device).
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Display Annotations
Table 2-1 Screen Annotation
Item Description Associated Function Key
a
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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Table 2-1 Screen Annotation (Continued)
Item Description Associated Function Key
Front and Rear Panel Features
Front Panel Overview
9 GPIB annunciators
See programming documentation.
R - remote operation
L - GPIB listen
T - GPIB talk
S - GPIB SRQ
c
10
Data invalid indicator Sweep (Single) or View/Trace
11 Status Informational messages See your Instrument Messages and
Functional Tests manual for more
information.
12 Key menu title Dependent on key selection.
13 Key menu See key label descriptions in the User’s
guide for more information.
14 Frequency span or stop frequency
Span or Stop Freq
15a Sweep time/Points Sweep Time Auto Man, Sweep Points
16a Video bandwidth Video BW Auto Man
17 Frequency offset Freq Offset
18 Display status line Displays analyzer status and error
messages. Cleared by pressing
Esc key. See
your User’s guide for more information.
19a Resolution bandwidth
Resolution BW Auto Man
20 Center frequency or start frequency Center Freq or Start Freq
21 Signal track Frequency, Sig nal Track
22 Internal preamp Amplitude, Int Preamp
d
23
24 Amplitude corrections are on (This
Auto alignment routine is on Auto Align
Correction On Off
indicates that the overall correction state
is On. There may be any or none of the
individual corrections On.)
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Table 2-1 Screen Annotation (Continued)
Item Description Associated Function Key
25 Trigger/Sweep
Trig, Sweep
F - free-run trigger
L - line trigger
V - video trigger
E - external (front) trigger
T - TV trigger (Options BAA, B7B only)
B - RF burst trigger (Opt B7E only)
C - continuous sweep
S - single sweep
26 Trace mode
Trace
W - clear write
M - maximum hold
m - minimum hold
V - view
S - store blank
1 - trace 1
2 - trace 2
2 - trace 3
27 Average Average On Off
VAvg indicates video average on. PAvg
indicates power average on.
28 Display line
Display Line On Off
29 Amplitude offset Ref Lvl Offst
30 Amplitude scale Scale Type Log Lin
a. A # in front of any display annotation indicates that the function is uncoupled. (Refer to your
User’s guide)
b. When the analyzer is set to the external mixer state (Option AYZ), item 6 changes to display
Ext Mix in place of Atten XdB. In addition, if Mixer Bias is on, a +I or
−I is appended to Ex t
Mix.
c. When the (*) is displayed, it means that some or all trace data may not match the annotation
due to possible changes in analyzer settings.
d. AA indicates that auto alignment of all analyzer parameters, except the tracking generator
and FM demodulation options, will occur. AB in dicates th at auto alignment of all analyzer
functions except the RF section (and tracking generator and FM demodulation options) will
occur. No indicator will appear if auto alignment is off.
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Front and Rear Panel Features
Rear-Panel Features
1 Power input is the input for the ac line power source. Make sure that the
line-power source outlet has a protective ground contact.
2 DC Power is the input for the dc power source. Refer to the “Power
Requirements” section in the specifications guide for your analyzer.
CAUTION AC line power and dc power should not be plugged in simultaneously.
3 Line Fuse. The fuse is removed by twisting counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
Replace only with a fuse of the same rating. See the label on the rear
panel.
4 Service Connector. The service connector is for service use only.
5 Inputs/Outputs (Refer to the specifications guide for more
information.)
5a VGA OUTPUT drives an external VGA compatible
monitor with a signal that has 31.5 kHz horizontal, 60
Hz vertical synchronizing rate, non-interlaced.
5b GATE/HI SWP OUT (TTL) is high when the analyzer is
sweeping or w h en
5c GATE TRIG/EXT TRIG IN (TTL) accepts the pos iti ve ed ge of an
Gate (Option 1D6) is active.
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external voltage input that triggers the analyzer
internal sweep source or the gate function (Time Gate,
Option 1D6).
Table 2-6. and T able 2-7. show the appropriate rear panel slots to be used for the
optional cards available with the Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers. Refer to Table 2-6. if
you have an Agilent ESA-L Series Spectrum Analyzer. Refer to Table 2-7. if you have an
Agilent ESA-E Series Spectrum Analyzer.
(P) = Preferred Card Slot
(A) = Acceptable Card Slot
(–) = Unacceptable Card Slot
Table 2-2 Agilent ESA-L Series (E4403B, E4408B, E4411B)
Slot # 1256
GPIB and Parallel (Option A4H) P A ––
Serial and Parallel Interface (Option 1AX) P A ––
IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option A4J) ––P –
Frequency Extension
a
––P
a. The Frequency Extension Assembly comes standard with the Agilent E4408B.
Table 2-3 Agilent ESA-E Series (E4401B, E4402B, E4404B, E4405B,
E4407B)
Slot #
GPIB and Parallel Interface (Option A4H)
b
RS-232 and Parallel Interface (Option 1AX)b P A A A ––
Fast Time Domain Sweeps (Option AYX)
c
IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option A4J)c A A A A P A
FM Demodulation (Option BAA)
d
Noise Figure (Option 219) A A P A ––
Frequency Extension
e
Digital Signal Procession and Fast ADC
(Option B7D)
a
1
23456
PAAA––
– APA––
– APAAA
– AAAAP
–––P ––
RF Communications Hardware (Option B7E) ––––P –
ACPR Dynamic Range Extension (Option 120) – PAAAA
Bluetooth
f
FM Demodulation (Option 106)d
,g
– APAAA
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a. Some cards may not be installed due to mechanical interference.
b. Only one optional remote interface (Option A4H or Option 1AX) can be installed
at a time.
c. Only one IF and Sweep Port option (Option A4J or Option AYX) can be installed
at a time.
d. Only one demod option (Option BAA or Option 106) can be installed at a time.
e. The Frequency Extension Assembly comes standard with the Agilent E4404B,
E4405B and E4407B.
f. Bluetooth
Technologies under license.
g. Option 106 is required to mak e measurements in Bluetoot h™ Measurement
Personality (Option 228)
6 GPIB and parallel interface (Option A4H) is an optional inter face. GPIB
is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Agilent
supports remote analyzer operation. A parallel port is included for
printing only.
7 RS-232 and parallel interface (Option 1AX) is an optional interface.
RS-232 supports remote analyzer operation. A parallel port is included
for printing only.
NOTE Printing is only supported fro m the pa rallel port.
8 IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option A4J or Option AYX): (Refer to the
specifications guide for more information.)
SWP OUT provides a voltage ramp corresponding to the sweep of the
analyzer (0 V to 10 V).
HI SWP IN (TTL) can be grounded to sto p and reset the sweep . Once the
sweep has been stopped, removing the ground will t rigger the start of
a new sweep.
HI SWP OUT (TTL) is high when the analyzer is sweeping.
AUX VIDEO OUT provides detected video output (before the
analog-to-digital conversion) proportional to vertical deflection of the
trace. Output is from 0 V to 1 V. Amplitude-correction factors are not
applied to this signal.
NOTE The video output signal may be blanked during retr ace when automatic
alignment is on. This effect can be reduced with longer sweep times, or
eliminated by turning Auto Align of f. For more infor mation, re fer to the
Alignments key description in the ESA User’s and Programmers
Reference, Volume 1.
AUX IF OUT is a 50 Ω, 21.4 MHz IF output that is the down-converted
signal of the RF input of the analyzer. Amplitude-correction factors
are not applied to this signal. This output is taken after the
resolution bandwidth filters and step gains and before the log
amplifier.
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NOTE Only one IF and Sweep Port opti on (Option A4J or Option AYX) can be
installed at a time.
9 FM Demod (Option BAA) demodulates, displays, and measures
deviation on FM signals. You can listen to audio signals on a built-in
speaker or with an earphone. Refer to “Det/Demod” and “FM
Demodulation (Option BAA)” in the Optio n s cha p ter for more
information.
Bluetooth FM Demodulation (Option 106) demodulates, displays and
measures deviation on Bluetooth signals. Refer to “Det/Demod” and
“Bluetooth FM Demodulation (Option 106)” in the Options chapter for
more inf o rmation.
10 Frequency Extension Assembly controls the microwave front-end
components in the Agilent E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B.
PRESEL TUNE OUTPUT provides a signal to control external preselected
mixers if External Mixing (Option AYZ) is installed.
11 Card Slot Identification Numbers. Refer to Table 2-6. and Table 2-7.
for card slot versus option card comp atibility information.
12 10 MHz REF IN accepts an external frequency source to provide the 10
MHz,
−15 to +10 dBm as a timebase.
NOTE It is not necessary to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT to the 10 MHz REF
IN on the rear panel of the ana lyzer. Doing so will result in a Frequency
Reference Error message.
13 10 MHz REF OUT provides a 10 MHz, 0 dBm minimum, timebase
reference signal.
14 Power On S elec tion selects an analyzer power preference.
PWR ALW AYS ON setting turns the analyzer on whenever
The
external power is applied. This mode is useful if an external power
switch is use d to co n t rol a rack of severa l i ns tr u m e n t s. Neve r th e l e ss,
if you set the analyzer to standby using the front panel
Standby key
(see Figure 2-1. on page 22, item 23) and the external power is
removed and restored within 20 seconds, the analyzer will remain in
standby.
Power Always On
Analyzer state before removing
power
On On On
Standby Standby On
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A lapse in power
< 20 sec.
A lapse in power
> 20 sec.
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Rear-Panel Features
The PWR NORM setting assigns analyzer on/off control to the
front-panel
On and Standby keys (see Figure 2-1. on page 22, item
23). If the analyzer is on and the external power is removed and
restored within 20 seconds, the analyzer will turn on. On the other
hand, if the external power is removed an d restor ed after 20 secon ds,
the analyzer will remain in standby regardless of the front panel
switch settings.
Power Norm
Analyzer state before removing
power
On On Standby
Standby Standby Standby
15 DC Fuse protects the analyzer from drawing too much dc power. Replace
A lapse in power
< 20 sec.
A lapse in power
> 20 sec.
only with a fuse of the same rating. See the label on the rear panel.
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Key Overview
Key Overview
The keys labeled FREQUENCY Channel, System, and Marker are all examples of
front-panel keys. The front-panel keys are dark gray, light gray, green, or white in color.
Front-panel keys that are white perform an immediate action rather than bringing up a
menu. The only green key is the
summary of all front panel keys and their r elated menu keys can be f ound in user’s guide
for your analyzer). Pressing most of the dark or light gray front-panel keys accesses
menus of functions that are d isplayed along t he right side o f the disp lay. These are called
menu keys.
Menu keys list functions other than those access ed directly by the front panel keys. To
activate a menu key function, press the k ey immediately to the right of the annotation
on the screen. The menu keys that are displayed depend on which front -p a nel ke y is
pressed and which menu level is enabled.
If a menu key function’s value can be changed, it is called an active function. The
function label of the active function is highlighted after that key has been selected. For
example, press
AMPLITUDE Y Scale. This calls up the menu of related amplitude
functions. Note the function labeled
menu) is highlighted.
Ref Level also appears in the active function block, indicating that
it is the active amplitude function and can now be changed using any of the data entry
controls.
Preset key, which performs an analyzer reset (A
Ref Level (the default selected key in the Amplitude
A menu key with On and Off in its label can be used to turn the menu key’s function on
or off. To turn the function on, press the menu key so that On is underlined. To turn the
function off, press the menu key so that Off is underlined. In the manual, when On
should be underlined, it will be indicated as
Function (On).
A function with Auto and Man in the label can either be auto-coupled or have its value
manually changed. The value of the function can be changed manually using the
numeric keypad, knob, or step keys. To auto-couple a function, press the menu key so
that Auto is underlined. In the manual, when
indicated as
Function (Auto).
Auto should be underlined, it will be
In some key menus, one key label will always be highlighted to show which key has been
selected. For example, when you press Marker, you will access a menu of keys in which
some of the keys are grouped together by a blue bar (on analyzers with a color display)
on the left side of the menu. The
be highlighted. When you press another key within the blue bar region, such as
Normal key, which is the Marker menu default key, will
Delta,
the highlight will move to that key to show it has been selected.
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In other key menus, one key label will always be highlighted to show which key has been
selected but the menu is immediately exited when a selection is made. For example,
when you press the
menu of keys. The
highlighted. When you press the
show it has been selected and the screen will return to the
Orientation key (on the Print Setup menu), it will bring up its own
Portrait key, which is the Orientation menu default key, will be
Landscape key, the highlight will move to that key to
Print Setup menu.
The arrow keys located below the analyzer display (sometimes ref erred to as Tab ke ys)
can be used to navigate within tables, for example the Limit-Line table . These keys are
used to move between rows. The Left-arrow key moves up, while the right-arrow key
moves down. While navigating through the table, the cursor (inverse video highlight)
stays in the same column. Navigating left or right in the table is accomplished by
choosing the desired field using the front-panel keys.
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Front and Rear Panel Symbols
Front and Rear Panel Symbols
This symbol is used to indicate power ON.
This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode.
This symbol indicates the input power required is AC.
Th e instr ucti on docum entation sym bol. The pro duct is marked with this
symbol wh en it is necessa r y for the user to refer to instr u ctions in the
documentation.
The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community.
The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Spectrum
Management Agency.
Th is is a symbol of an Industr ial Sc ientific and Medi cal Gro up 1 Class A
product.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards
Association.
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3 Making a Basic Measurement
This chapter provides information on basic analyzer operation. For more information on
making measurements, see the measurement guide for your analyzer.
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Making a Basic Measurement
This chapter is divided into the following sections:
•“Using the Front Pa nel ” on page 41
•“Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer” on page 42
•“Viewing a Signal” on page 43
CAUTION Ensure that the total power of all signals at the analyzer input does not
exceed +30 dBm (1 watt).
Basic Assumption
The material in this chapter is prese nted with the assumption that you understand the
front and rear panel la yout, and displ ay annot ations of your analyzer. If you do not, refer
to “Front and Rear Panel Features” on page 23.
NOTE The display examples in this book are made using various analyzer
models, you may see some variations depending upon your analyzer.
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Using the Front Panel
Using the Front Panel
Entering Data
When setting measurement parameters, there are several ways to enter or modify the
value of the active function:
Knob
Arrow Keys
Numeric Keypad
Unit Softkeys
Enter Key
Increments or decrements the current value.
Increments or decrements the current value.
Enters a specific value. Then press the desired terminator (either
a unit softkey, or the
Terminate a value that requir es a unit-of-measure ment.
Terminates an entry when either no unit of measure is needed, or
you want to use the default unit.
Enter key).
Using Menu Keys
Menu Keys (which appear along the right side of the display) provide access to many
analyzer functions. Here are examples of menu key types:
Toggle Allows you to activate/deactivate states.
Example: Toggles the selection (underlined choice)
Submenu Displays a new menu of softkeys.
Example: A submenu key allows you to view a new
Signal Track
On Off
Catalog
each time you press the key.
menu of softkeys related to the submenu
key category.
Choice Allows you to make a selection from a list of values.
Example: A choice key displays the currently selected
Adjust Highlights the softkey and sets the active function.
Examples: Press this type of key and enter a value.
Y Axis Units
dBm
CF Step
13.2550000 GHz
Attenuation
10.00 dB
Auto Man
submenu choice, in this example, dBm.
When the choice is made, the submenu
automatically returns.
The default for softkeys with an automatic
Auto) or manual (Man) choice is automatic.
(
After you enter a value, the selection
changes to manual. You can also press the
softkey twice to change to manual.
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Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer
Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer
Preset provides a known starting point for making measure me nts. The analyzer has
three type s of preset:
Factory Preset Restores the analyzer to its factory-defined state.
User Preset Restores the analyzer to a user-defined state.
Mode Preset This type of preset restores the currently selected mode to a known
state.
For details, see the User’s/Programmer’s manual.
When
preset. When
Preset
If
Preset Type is set to Factory, pressing the green Preset key triggers a factory
Preset Type is set to User, pressing Preset displays the softkeys Factory
, User Preset, and Mode Preset (if applicable); you then select the preset you want.
Preset Type is set to Mode, but a personality is not installed, pressing Preset triggers a
factory preset.
Creating a User Preset
If you constantly use settings which are not the factory defaults, use the following steps
to create a user- defined preset:
1. Set analyzer parameters as desired.
2. Press
user preset state.
3. Press
option.
Disabling User Preset
Go to the Power On/Preset menu (press
of Factory or Mode.
System, Power On/Preset, Save User Preset to set the current parameters as the
Preset to select User in the same softkey menu to enable user preset as an
System, Powe r On/Preset) and select a Preset T ype
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Viewing a Signal
1. Press Preset. If the softkeys Factory Preset and User Preset appear, select
Factory Preset.
2. Connect the analyzer’s rear panel 10 MHz REF OUT to the front-panel input.
Setting Reference Level and Center Frequency
NOTE The display examples in this section are made using various analyzer
models, you may see some variations depending upon your analyzer.
3. Set the reference level to 10 dBm: Press
4. Set the center frequency to 30 MHz: Press
AMPLITUDE, 10, dBm.
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 30, MHz.
The 10 MHz reference signal spectrum appears on the display, as shown in
Figure 3-1.
NOTE The display examples in this book are made using various analyzer
models, you may see some variations depending upon your analyzer.
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Figure 3-1 10 MHz Internal Reference Signal and Associated Spectrum
10 MHz Peak
Setting Frequency Span
5. Set the frequency span to 50 MHz: Press
This displays the signal as shown in Figure 3-2.
SPAN, 5, 0, MHz.
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Figure 3-2 Span Changed to 50 MHz
10 MHz Peak
Making a Basic Measurement
Viewing a Signal
Reading Frequency & Amplitude
6. Place a marker (labeled 1) on the 10 MHz peak, as shown in Figure 3-3.
Press
Peak Search.
Note that the frequency and amplitude of the marker appear both in the active
function block, and in the upper-right corner of the screen. You can use the knob, the
arrow keys, or the softkeys in the Peak Search menu to move the marker. Pressing
Esc removes the value from the display.
7. If you have moved the marker, return it to the peak of the 10 MHz signal.
Changing Reference Level
8. Press
Press
AMPLITUDE, and note that reference level (Ref Level) is now the active f unction.
Marker ➞, Mkr ➞ Ref Lvl.
Note that changing the reference level changes the amplitude value of the top
graticule line.
Figure 3-4 shows the relationship between center frequency and reference level. The
box represents the analyzer display. Changing the center frequency changes the
horizontal placement of the signal on the display. Changing the reference level
changes th e vertical pla c ement of the s ig na l on th e display. Increasing the sp a n
increases the frequency range that appears horizontally across the display.
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Figure 3-3 A Marker on the 10 MHz Peak
Marker AnnotationActive function block
Figure 3-4 Relationship Between Frequency and Amplitude
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Improving Frequency Accuracy
9. While not all of the zeros following the decimal in the active function block are
significant, the numbers after the decimal in the marke r annotation (upper-rig ht
corner of screen) are significant. To increase the accuracy of the frequency reading in
the marker annotation, turn on the frequency count function.
a. Press
• The
b. Press
• The
Mkr Fctn.
Marker Fctn softkeys appear.
Marker Count.
Marker Count softkeys appear.
10.While not all of the zeros following the decimal in the active function block are
significant, the numbers after the decimal in the marke r annotation (upper-rig ht
corner of screen) are significant. To improve the accuracy of the frequency reading in
the marker annotation, turn on the frequency count function by pressing
11.Note softkey
Marker Count On Off. If Off is underlined, press the softkey to toggle
Freq Count.
marker co u n t on.
As shown in Figure 3-5:
• The marker annotation changes from Mkr1 to Cntr1.
• The displayed resolution in the marker annotation improves.
NOTE When you use the frequency count f unction, if the ratio of the r esolution
bandwidth to the span is less than 0.002, the following message
appears on the display: Marker Count: Widen Res BW
This indicates that the resolution bandwidth is too narrow.
12.Press
Marker ➞, Mkr ➞ CF to move the 10 MHz peak to the center of the display.
Valid Marker Count Range
13.Move the marker down the skirt of the 10 MHz peak. Note that although the readout
in the active function changes, as long as the marker is at least 26 dB above the noise,
the counted value (upper -right corner of display) does not c hange (see Figure 3-6). For
an accurate count, the marker does not have to be at the exact peak.
NOTE Marker count functions properly only on CW signals or discrete peaks.
For a valid reading, the marker must be ≥26 dB above the noise.
14.Press
BW/Avg, Res BW, then enter a new value. T hi s ac ti on makes the re so l u ti o n
bandwidth the active func tion and allows you to ex periment with different resolution
bandwidth (RBW) values.
15.Press
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NOTE After properly setting the analyzer to display your signal, you can sa ve
the settings as either a user preset (press
User Preset), or a file (see “Savi ng a Fi le” on page 57).
System, Power On/Pres et, Save
Figure 3-5 Increasing Marker Frequency Accuracy
Frequency Count
increases accuracy
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Figure 3-6 Using Marker Counter
Making a Basic Measurement
Viewing a Signal
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4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files
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Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files
The analyzer stores and retriev es data similarly to the way that a personal computer (PC)
does: both have internal storage and a floppy disk drive . Whil e a PC has an internal drive,
the analyzer’s internal s torage is nonvolatile (flash) memory, which acts as an internal
drive. As with a PC , both the inte rnal s torage and the floppy di sk dri ve ha ve di rectory and
sub-directory capability; in the analyzer, directories and subdirectories are called catalogs.
This chapter tells you how to:
• locate catalogs and view files, on page 53.
• save a file, on page 57.
For more information on catalogs and files, see the Measurement guide.
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File Menu Functions
File Menu Functions
This chapter describes how to use the functio ns located under the front-p anel File key. Data
storage and retrieval are handled s imilarly to that of personal computer s (PCs). Like PCs,
these analyzers include an internal st orage drive and a floppy disk drive, both of which
have directory and sub-d irectory capability.
NOTE The descriptions in this section assume the analyzer has firmware revision
A.04.00 or later. The file menu functions in earlier firmware are different. If
you would like to upgrade your analyzer to the latest firmware revis ion,
please visit the fo l l owing web site:
http://www.agilent.com/find/esa
You will learn how to do all of the following:
• locate and view files in the catalog
• create a dire ctory
• format a floppy disk
• save a file
• load a file
• rename a file
• copy a file
• delete a file
NOTE The display examples in this book are made using various analyzer models,
you may see some variations depending upon your analyzer.
Locating and viewing files in the catalog
Techniques for locating files and directories are consistent throughout the various file
menu functions. Although this section provides specific information about navigation in
the catalog, you may wish to refer back to this section when performing other operations of
the file menu.
The analyzer has three default catalogs (direct ories):
• State, which stores analyzer settings.
• Trace, which stores trace information.
• Screen, which stores screen captures of the display in .gif or .wmf format.
NOTE Trace files are not bitmap files. Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into
other applications or converted. If you require the use of other applications,
for example
.gif or .wmf formats using Screen for your file Type.
Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel, be sure to save your files as
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File Menu Functions
Press File, Catalog to bring up a screen display as shown in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1. Catalog Menu
NOTE Use the front-panel Step Keys or Knob and the Dir Up or Dir Select keys to
move up and down within the directory informati on box .
1. The entry fields show the parameters for the files viewed. Entry fields that are being
modified or are modifiable are indi cate d by highli ghting (i nvers e video). Eac h file menu
function has its own unique set of e ntry fields pertaining t o that function. Bel ow are the
fields listed under the catalog key:
a. Name: field states the filename.
b. Show Type: field displays the type of files viewed.
c. Path: field displays the drive and directory location of the files.
2. The directory information box displays the drives, directories , and/or files currently
described in the entry f ields. Highlighting a r ow of info rmation se lects th at location and
updates the entry fields. There are four column headings in this area of the display.
They are described as follows:
a. Name: column st at e s th e dr i v e ([-A-] or [-C-]) if at the top level on the drive,
directory name, or filename.
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b. Type: column displays the extension of the filename, for example, .SET, .STA,
.TRC. Directories are displayed a s DI R and drives have nothing lis ted under Type:.
They are only designated by the Name: column ([-A-] or [-C-]).
c. Size: column displays the size of the file in bytes.
d. Modified: column di splays the date a n d ti me the last cha n g e occ u r re d.
3. The softkey menu has four options:
a. Type: allows you to choose the type of file you wish t o view. (You may view all types by
using the
All key under Type.)
b. Sort: Under the Sor t key, you can sort by any of the four columns and you can choose
up (ascending) or down (descending).
c.
Dir Up: moves you up one directory level. If you are already at the top level, this key
moves you up to the drive level, displaying the available disk drives.
Dir Select: moves you down into the highlighted directory or up into the next level
d.
(directory or drive) if the “. .” under the Name: column is highlighted.
NOTE Navigation keys: Use the front-panel Step Keys or Knob and the Dir Up or Dir
Select keys to mo ve around in the directory in f ormation bo x .
4. The drive space line shows the number of bytes used on the drive and the number of
bytes still free on the drive.
Creating a directory
Directories and sub-direc tories can be created on both the A: floppy di sc and the internal
C: drive. This allows maximum flexibility in organizing files. For this example, we will
create a directory on the C: drive.
1. Press
the entry fi el ds will be Dir Name: and Path: and the Heading will read: Directories.
2. Navigate through the file system until th e Path: field displays C:\. (Use the Step Keys,
Knob, Dir Up, and/or Dir Select keys.)
3. Press
is also available for the filename.) Press
contains this directory title. (Use the
corrections.)
4. Press Create Dir Now to execute th e operation . The messag e: Creating Directory
appears on the screen. Then the status bar displays: Directory C:\START created.
File, More 1 of 2, Create Dir. Your screen should look similar to Figure 4-1, except
Name and enter the name, “START” using the Alpha Editor. (The numeric keypad
Enter (hardkey) when the Dir Name: field
Bk Sp hardkey on the front panel to make
5. To make a sub-dire ct ory, scr oll down to th e START directory you just created and press
Dir Select. The Path: field should now read: C:\START\. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 above ,
using a new name. The status bar now should read: Directory C:\START\new name
created.
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Formatting a Floppy Disk
You can format a floppy disk in the analyzer. The format is MS-DOS1. Note that it is not
necessary to format your floppy disk with the analyzer; preformatted disks can be used
with the anal y z e r.
1. Place the 1.44-MB disk you wish to format into the floppy drive (A:\) of the analyzer.
Only 1.44-MB floppy disks are supported by the analyzer. Therefore, 720-kB floppy
disks will not w ork reliabl y.
2. Access the
Format key by pressi ng File, More, and then Format. The directory information
box is active (highlighted), however, only the floppy disk volume [-A-] is shown on the
display.
The directory information box displays all files present on the floppy di sk inserted in
drive “A:”. If you hav e not inse rte d a disk into dri ve “A:”, or the disk you are attempting
to format has no pre-existing formatting, the error message: bad, missing, or
unformatted disk is displayed in the status line.
3. Press
Format Now. The following message appears in the display window: WARNING: You
are about to destroy ALL data on Volume A:. Press Format Now again to
proceed or any other key to abort. T o abort d isk for mat, p ress any key but
. When a disk is formatted, all data on the disk is destroyed.
Now
4. Press
Format Now a second time to format the disk. You will see the message:
Formatting Disk in the display window. Pressing any other key after receiving the
warning in step 3 on page 56, will abort the formatting process. See Figure 4-2. The
format process takes approximately three minute s.
Figure 4-2. Format Menu
Format
5. When formatting is complete, a message, Volume A: formatted appears on the status
line. The disk is now ready to save files.
1. MS-DOS is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Saving a File
Saving a File
You can save files (setups, states, traces, limits, corrections, measurement results, or
screens) to a floppy disk (A:\), or the internal drive (C:\). In this example you will save a
trace to the internal C: drive.
NOTE Trace files are not bitmap files. Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into
other applications or converted. If you require the use of other applications,
for example
.gif or .wmf formats using Screen for your file Type.
Step 1. Set up the analyzer trace
1. Perform a factory preset by pressing Preset, Factory Preset (if present).
2. Turn on the internal 50 MHz alignment signal of the analyzer as follows:
Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel, be sure to save your files as
• For the Agilent E4401B and E4411B, use the internal 50 MHz alignment signal of
the analyzer as the signal being measured. Press
Input/Output, Amptd Ref (On).
• For all other models connect a cable between the front-panel AMPTD REF OUT to
the analyzer INPUT, then press
3. Set the center frequency to 5 0 MHz by pressing press
4. Set the span to 75 MHz by pressing
Input/Output, Amptd Ref Out (On).
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50, MHz.
SPAN, Span, 75, MHz. The reference signal will
appear on the display.
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5. View trace 1 and put it into maximum hold by pressing View/Trace, Max Hold. (Trace 1
should already by underlined, but if not, pr ess
Max Hold.) Your analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4-3.
press
T race 1 2 3 until 1 is under lined and t hen
Figure 4-3. Viewing Trace 1
6. Activate trace 2 and put it into minimum hold by pressing
analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4. Viewing Traces 1 and 2
Trace (2), Min Hold. Your
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7. Activate trace 3 by pressing Trace (3), Clear Write. Your analyzer display should look
similar to Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5. Viewing Traces 1, 2, and 3
Step 2. Save the file
1. To access the Save menu, press, File, Save.
2. Select the type of file you want to save. In this example you are saving a trace; press
Type, Trace.
NOTE Trace files are not bitmap files. Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into
other applications or converted. If you require the use of other applications,
for example
.gif or .wmf formats using Screen for your file Type.
3. Select the trace you wish to save (1, 2, 3, or all traces). In this example you will save
trace 3; press
Source (softkey), Trace 3.
4. Select the format you wish to use for saving the trace, either trace plus state
(
Trace + State) or comma separated value (CSV). In this example you will save as trace
plus state; press
5. Enter a filename by pressing
will name the file, “TEST1”. (The numeric keypad is also available for the filename. )
Note that the file extension is alwa ys set by the system and for this file type the
extension is TRC. You must now press the
Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel, be sure to save your files as
Format, Trace + State.
Name. The Alpha Editor appears. For this example you
Enter (hardkey) to get back to the Save menu.
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NOTE You need to use a filename that does not already ex ist in the current
directory. The filename is limited to eight characters, alpha (A-Z) or numeric
(0-9) in any combination. The analyzer will not allow you to overwrite an
existing file. If you select a filename that already exists, the status bar will
display the message: File already exists. If you do not choose a filename,
the analyzer will automatically generate a name based on the type of file you
are saving (Setup: SETUP, State: STATE, Trace: TRACE, Limits: LIMIT,
Corrections: COREC, Screen: SCREN). It also gener a tes a three digit integer
(starting at 000 and extending through 999, remembering the previously
saved value through a power cyc le) which it adds to the name, for example:
TRACE056.TRC. Also no t e that this thr e e digit inte ger increments upon each
attempted save until a unique filename is created, without regard to the
success of the save.
6. The destination for the sa ved file is shown in the Path: field. In this example, you will
select the path as C:\START\. If the correct location is not listed in the Path: field,
change directories as follows:
a. Press
Dir Up or Dir Select and use the step keys or knob, to highlight the desired
destination directory.
b. Press
7. Press
Dir Select and confirm your choice displayed in the Path: field.
Save Now or Save (hardkey) to save the file to the C:\Start\ location. The
message Saving Now is displayed during this operation. F or this example, the status
line displays: C:\START\TEST1.TRC file saved.
NOTE When saving to dr i ve (A :), ne ve r re mo ve the fl o ppy disk during the save
operation. To do so could corrupt all data on the flopp y disk.
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Loading a file
1. Reset the analyzer by pressing Preset, Factory Preset (if present).
Saving a File
2. To access the Load menu, press
File, Load.
3. Select the type of fi le you w ant to load (setup, state , trac e , li mit s, or corrections) . In this
example you are loading a trace file; press
Type, Trace.
NOTE Not all file types can be loaded back into the analyzer. For example, Screen
files and CSV (comma separated value) files cannot be loaded. CSV and
Screen files are designed for use with a PC.
4. Select the directory where your file is located. In this example, select the C:\START\
directory. (Use the front-panel step keys, knob,
Dir Up, and/or Dir Select keys to locate
the directory.)
5. Select the file you want to load into the analyzer by moving the cursor with the
front-panel knob to highlight the file na me. In this exampl e the file is TEST1.TRC. Select
the trace into which you wish to load the file. In this example, load it into Trace 2.
Destination, Trace 2).
(
6. Press
Load Now to load the specified file. Your display should look similar to Figure 4-6.
The status bar reads: C:\START\TEST1.TRC file loaded.
Figure 4-6. File Loaded
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NOTE You should notice that the trace you saved, in this example trace 3, is loaded
to trace 2. If you wish to verify this condition, remove the signal input. For
Agilent E4401B and E4411B, press
models, pr ess
Input/Output, Amptd Ref Out (Off).
Input/Output, Amptd Ref (Off), for all other
Note that when a trace is loaded, it is placed in view mo de . To see that trac e 2
is in view mode, blank traces 1 and 3 by pressing
Trace 3, Blank. Then press Trace 2. Notice that trace 2 is the only trace
View/Trace, Trace 1, Blank,
displayed in view mode (t h e vie w key is sel ec t e d, and th e tr a ce is no t
sweeping). Your display should look similar to Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7. Verifying Trace 1
CAUTION When operating in dc coupled mode, ensure protection of the input mixer by
limiting th e in put level to 0 V d c a nd +30 dBm.
NOTE When loading Limits files, be sure you have selected the appropriate X Axis
Units: frequency or time (
Display, Limits, Properties, X Axis Units). If you are in
time X-Axis Units, and you load frequency limits, all current limit line data
will be erased and the analyzer will switch to the frequency domain. The
reverse of the this situation also holds true.
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Saving a File
Renaming a File
1. To access the Rename menu, press File, Rename.
2. Select the type of file you want to rename (setup, state, trace, limits, screens, or
corrections). In this example you are renaming a trace file; press
3. Select the drive and directory where your file is located. In this example, choose drive
C:\START.
4. Select th e f i l e yo u want to rename. In th i s example, choose the file TEST1.TRC.
Type, Trace.
5. Press
Name to open the Alpha Editor menu. For this example, rename the fil e to RENAME
using the Alpha Editor softkeys. (The Name: field is limited to eight characters.) Your
display should look similar to Figure 4-8.
6. Press
Enter, Rename Now: your file is now renamed and visible within the directory
displayed on your analyzer. The status line displays the message: C:\START\TEST1.TRC
file renamed to C:\START\RENAME.TRC.
Figure 4-8. Renaming a File
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Saving a File
Copying a File
1. To access the Copy menu, press File, Copy. This menu function brings up 2 directory
boxes as described by the From: and To: fields located d irectly abo ve the boxes . Ref er to
Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9. Copy Menu
2. Put a formatted floppy in the A: drive.
3. Select the type of file you want to copy (setup, state, trace, limits, screens, or
corrections). In this example you are copying a trace file from the C: drive to the A:
drive; press,
4. Press
Dir (in the key menu) to underline From:. Notice the From: field (just above the
Type, Trace.
top directory box) highlights the location from which you will be copying. Using the
navigation keys (
Dir Up, Direct select, step keys, or front panel knob), locate the
C:\START\ directory.
5. Scroll to highlight the fi le disp layed i n the dire ctory box from which y ou wish to copy. In
this example, you will need to highlight the file RENAME.
6. Press
Dir (in the key menu) to underline To:. The To: field (just above the bottom
directory box) is highlighting the location to which you will be copying. Using the
navigation keys as described above, highlight the A:\ drive.
NOTE When pressi n g Dir (To), the file chosen in the From: location is no longer
highlighted, however the Name: field above the From directory box displays
the chosen file; in this example: RENAME.TRC.
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Saving a File
NOTE Highlighting a filename in the To: directory box has no significance. The file
cannot be placed inside another file.
7. Press
Copy Now to execute the operation. The message: “Copying file” is displayed
during the copying process. Upon completion, the status bar reads:
“C:\START\RENAME.TRC file copied”. You have now copied the file RENAME from the
C: drive to the A: drive.
Deleting a File
1. To access the Delete menu, press File, Delete.
2. Select the type of file you want to delete (setup, state, trace, limits, screens, or
corrections). In this example, you are deleting a trace file; press
3. Select the drive and directory where the file you wish to delete is located. In this
example, choose C:\START\. Use the navigation ke ys (
Dir Up, Dir Select, step keys, front
panel knob) to highlight this loca tion in t he Path: field. (Refer to “Locating and viewing
files in the catalog” on page 53 for more instructions.)
4. Select the file you want to delete . In this example , choos e the fil e RENAME.TRC. Move the
cursor with the navigation keys to highlight the file name.
5. Press
Delete Now. The messag e : Deleting file pops up on the display during the
operation. Upon completion, the status bar reads: C:\START\RENAME.TRC file
deleted. Your file is now deleted and is no longer visible in the directory displayed on
your analyzer.
Type, Trace.
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Using the Alpha Editor
Using the Alpha Editor
The Alpha Editor enables you to select letters to enter a name for a file or directory (File,
Rename, for exampl e) .
1. Use the
More keys to display the softkey that lists the character you want. Each softkey
has several characters on it.
2. When you press a softkey, its characters are displayed on individual softkeys.
3. Select the one you want.
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Ordering Options and Accessories
Ordering Options and Accessories
Options and accessories hel p you configure the analyzer for your specific applications, and
enable you to use the analyzer.
Options (see page 69)
Unless specified otherwise, all options are available when you order a spectrum analyzer;
some options are also available as kits that you can order and install after you receive the
analyzer. Order kits through your local Agilent Sales and Service Office.
At the time of analyzer purchase, options can be ordered using your product number and
the number of the option you are ordering . For example, if you are ordering Option 1D6 for
an Agilent E4402B, you would order E4402B- 1D6.
If you are ordering an option after the purchase of your analyzer, you will need to add a U
(for upgrade) to the product number and then specify which option you are ordering (for
example, E4402BU-1D6.)
If you know the option you wish to order, refer to “Options” on page 69 which is in
ascending order by option number and type. Complete option descriptions can be found in
the following section, listed in alphabetical order by option name under “Option
Descriptions” on page 72.
For the latest information on Agilent Spectrum Analyzer options and upgrad e kit s, visit
the following In ternet URL:
http://www.agilent.com/find/sa_upgrades
Accessories (see page 85)
Order accessories through your local Agilent Sales and Servi ce Office.
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Options
Options
ESA E-Series ESA L-Series
Option
E4401B
E4402B
E4404B
E4405B
E4407B
E4411B
E4403B
E4408B
042 Gray Backpack Carrying Case ••••••••
044 Yellow Backpack Carrying Case ••••••••
049
060
106
Color Display
Low Emission
Bluetooth
a
bc
FM Demodulation
•••••
d
••••
120 ACPR Dynamic Range Extension ••••
219 Noise Figure Measurement Personality and
•••••
Hardware
225 Distance to Fault Measurement Personality •••••
226 Phase Noise Measurement Personality •••••
227 Cable TV Measurement Personality •••••
228 Bluetooth Measurement Personality ••••
229 Modulation Analysis ••••
230
Benchlink Web Remote Control Software
e
•••••
231 ESA to 89600 Series Software Link Utility ••••
252
EDGE Upgrade GSM to Personality
266 8566 Series Programming Code
Compatibility
e
f
••••
•••••
•••
290 8590 Series Programming Code
Compatibility
g
••••••••
304 Bluetooth Premium Bundle ••••
0B0 Delete Manual Set ••••••••
0B1 Add Manual Set ••••••••
0BV Service Documentation, Component Level ••••••••
0BW Service Documentation, Assembly Level ••••••••
1AX
RS-232 and Parallel Interface
h
••••••••
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Options
ESA E-Series ESA L-Series
Option
E4401B
E4402B
E4404B
E4405B
E4407B
E4411B
E4403B
E4408B
1CP Rack Mount with Handles ••••••••
1D5 High Stability Frequency Reference •••••
1D6 Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis •••••
1D7 50 to 75 Ohm Matching Pad ••••••••
1DN 50 Ohm Tracking Generator ••••••••
1DP
1DQ
75 Ohm input
75 Ohm Tracking Generator
i
j
••
••
1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidths ••••••••
1DS RF Preamplif ier •••••
8ZE Refurbished Analyzer ••••••••
A4H
A4J
GPIB and Parallel Interface
IF, Video and Sweep Ports
k
l
••••••••
••••••••
A5D DC Power Cable ••••••••
AXT Hard Transit Case ••••••••
AYQ
FM Demod / Quasi Peak Detector
m
••••
AYT Gray Soft Carrying/Operating Case ••••••••
AYU Yellow Carrying/Operating Case ••••••••
AYX Fast Time Domain Sweeps •••••
AYZ External Mixing •
B70 Benchlink Spectrum Analyzer Connectivity
••••••••
Software
B72
B74
B75
B7B
B7D
B7E
Enhanced Memory
RF and Digital Communications Hardware
Performance Bundle
TV Trigger and Picture on Screen
Digital Signal Processing and Fast ADC
RF Communications Hardware
n
h
o
p
q
••••••••
i
••••
•••••
•••••
••••
••••
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Option
E4401B
E4402B
E4404B
E4405B
E4407B
B7K Distance to Fault Accessory Kit •••••
E4411B
Options
E4403B
E4408B
BAA
FM Demodulation
r
•••••
BAB APC 3.5 Input Connector ••
BAC cdmaOne Measurement Personality ••••
BAH GSM Measurement Personality ••••
BAS
Express Option: Basic Analyzer
BTG Express Option: Basic Analyzer with
Tracking Generator
i
COM Express Option: Communications Test
i
STD
Analyzer
Express Option: Standard Analyzer
STG Express Option: Standard Analyzer with
Tracking Generator
i
i
•••
•••
••••
i
••••
••••
UE2 Firmware Upgrade Kit ••••••••
UKB
UK6
Low Frequency Extension
Commercial Calibration
s
h
••••
••••••••
UK9 Front Panel Cover ••••••••
R-50C-011-3: 3 Year Inclusive Calibration Contract ••••••••
R-50C-011-5: 5 Year Inclusive Calibration Contract ••••••••
R-51B-001-3C: 3 Year Service Support ••••••••
R-51B-001-5C: 5 Year Service Support ••••••••
a. Included with new analyzer purchase.
b. This option is incompatible with Option B7B and Option 1DP.
c. Option 060 performance is obtained only when using ac input power. Standard performance is
obtained when using battery or dc power.
d. Option 106 is incompatible with Option BAA and AYQ.
e. This option requires Option A4H.
f. Option 252 requires Option BAH.
g. This option requires Option A4H or Option 1AX.
h. Option 1AX is incompatible with Option A4H
i. This option is only available at time of purchase.
j. This option has a 75 Ohm output impedance, and is only available with Option 1DP.
k. Option A4H is incompatible with Option 1AX.
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l. Option A4J is incompatible with Option AYX (Option AYX contains functionality of Option
A4J).
m. Option AYQ is incompatible with Option BAA and 106.
n. Standard on analyzers with serial numbers greater than US41440000 or MY41440000
o. Option B7B requires Option BAA.
p. Option B7D requires Options B7E and 1D5, and contains Fast ADC compatibility of Option
AYX, but does not contain functionality of Option A4J.
q. Option B7E requires Options B7D and 1D5.
r. Option BAA is incompatible with Option 106 and AYQ.
s. Option UKB requires Option 1DR.
Option Descriptions
Option
Number
STD Express Option:
Standard Analyzer
STG Express Option:
Standard Analyzer with
Tracking Generator
BAS Express Option:
Basic Analyzer
BTG Express Option:
Basic Analyzer with
Tracking Generator
COM Express Option:
Communications Test
Analyzer
Name Description
Option STD simplifies ordering and speeds delivery of
ESA-E Series analyzers with the following included
options:
• Fast Digitize d Tim e Do ma i n Sw e eps wi th add it io n a l
IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option AYX)
• FM Demodulation (Option BAA)
Option STG includes the 50 Ohm Tracking Generator
(Option 1DN) with the same included options listed in
the Option STD description.
Option BAS simplifies ordering and speeds delivery of
ESA-L Series analyzers with the following option:
• IF, Video, and Sweep Ports (Option A4J)
Option BTG includes the 50 Ohm Tracking Generator
(Option 1DN) with the IF, Video, and Sweep Ports
(Option A4J) listed in the Option BAS description.
Option STD simplifies ordering and speeds delivery of
ESA-E Series analyzers with the following included
options:
• Digital Signal Processing & Fast ADC (Option B7D)
• FM Demodulation (Option BAA)
• High Stability Frequency Reference (Option 1D5)
• Narrow Resolution Bandwidth (Option 1DR)
• RF Communications Hardware (Option B7E)
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Option
Number
B72 Enhanced Memory
Upgrade
UE2 Firmware Upgrade Kit Option UE2 provides the most current ESA spectrum
1D7 50
Ω to 75 Ω Matching
Pad
Name Description
Option B72 provides 2 SIMMS which increases the
analyzer’s RAM to 32 MBytes and its flash or data
storage memory to 16 MBytes (8 MBytes of which are
available to the user for data storage and measurement
personalities). Note, this option is standard in analyzers
with prefixes of US4144 and MY4144 and above.
analyzer firmware on 3-1/2 inch floppy disks.
This option provides a 50 Ω to 75 Ω matching pad
with dc block to be used on the analyzer input. The
pad has a frequency range of
adapts your standard 50
compatible with a 75
Connector types are 50
Ω analyzer to be
Ω system under test.
Ω Type-N (m) to 75 Ω BNC
≤ MHz to 2 GHz. It
(f).
1DN 50 Ω Tracking Generator
Option 1DN provides a 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz built-in
tracking generator for the Agilent E4401B and the
Agilent E4411B. Option 1DN provides a 9 kHz to 3
GHz built-in tracking generator for the Agilent
E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and
E4408B. This sourc e creates a source-receiver
combination that allows insertion-loss, frequency
response, and return-loss measurements. The
source-receiver combination has a wide
distortion-free dy namic range , plus good sensitivity
and selectivity.
1DP 75 Ω Input Impedance
This option provides a 75 Ω input impedance
instead of the standard 50
Ω impedance. Ana lyzers
with this option use cables , circuit board s, and front
panels that are different from the standard units.
Option 1DP is only available on the Agilent E4401B
and E4411B.
Option 1DP is not available after the purchase of
your analyzer.
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Option
Number
1DQ 75 Ω Tracking Generator
1D6 Time-Gated Spectrum
Analysis
B7B TV Trigger and Picture
on Screen
Name Description
Option 1DQ provides a 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz built-in
tracking generator for the Agilent E4401B and the
Agilent E4411B. This source creates a
source-receiver combination that allows
insertion-loss, frequency response , and return-loss
measurements. The source-receiver combination
has a wide distortion-free dynamic ran ge, plus goo d
sensitivity and selectivity.
Option 1DQ has a 75
Ω output impedance, and is
only available with Option 1DP.
Option 1D6 allows you to selectively measure the
spectrum of signals th at may overlap in the frequency
domain, but are separated in the time domain. By
adjusting a time gate based on a user-supplied trigger
signal, you can significantly increase the diagnostic
capability of your spectrum analyzer for
time-interleaved signals.
Option B7B requires Option BAA.
Option B7B allows you to trigger the analyzer sweep on
a TV line of a d emodulated TV waveform and view TV
images in NTSC, PAL and SEC AM standards on the
analyzer display.
Option B7B provides the following additional ports:
EXT VIDEO IN/TV TRIG OUT - provides a shared
baseband video input and a TTL output for the TV
Ω source impedance).
Ω).
120 ACPR Dynamic Range
Extension
trigger (output through 75
EXT VIDEO OUT - provides a detected video output
(before the analog-to-digital conversion) proportional to
the vertical deflection of the trace (similar to Option
BAA alone), and provides pass through of the signal at
EXT VIDEO IN/TV TRIG OUT, if selected (75
Option 120 provides extended dynamic range for
ACPR measurements by improving phase noise at
offsets 800 kHz to 8 MHz.
BAB APC 3.5 Input
Connector
The type-N female connector is replaced with an
APC 3.5 mm male connector. An APC 3.5 (f) to APC
3.5 (f), and BNC (f) to SMA (m) adapters are
included for alignment purposes .
049 Color Display Option 049 changes the monochrome display in the ESA
L-Series to a color display. Included with new analyzer
purchases.
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Options
Option
Number
B7D Digital Signal
Processing and Fast
ADC
A Y Z External Mixing Option AYZ allows the use of Agilent 11970 Series, and
AYX Fast Digitized Time
Domain Sweeps
Name Description
Option B7D provides digital sig nal processing , fast ADC ,
and a faster RMS detector. This option is required for
many of the mobile communication measurements in the
GSM and cdmaOne measurement personalities. Option
B7D must be ordered with Option B7E (RF
communications hardware) and Option 1D5 (high
stability frequency referen ce ).
For A.07.00 firmware revisions and later, either this
option or Option AYX (Fast Digitized Time Domain
Sweeps) is required to perform the PowerStat
Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function
(PowerStat CCDF) for all radio standards.
Agilent 11974 external mixers with the Agilent E4407B
analyzer to extend the frequency range to 110 GHz.
Operation to 325 GHz is also possible with non-Agilent
mixers.
Option AYX allows fast digitized sweep times as fast as
µsec in spans of 0 Hz. Refer to the Sweep key
20
description in your User’s guide for information about
possible sweep times. It also provides the following
additional inputs and outp uts:
SWP OUT - sweep ramp output, provides a voltage
ramp proportional to the sweep of the analyzer (0 V
to 10 V).
HI SWP OUT (TTL) - provides the HI SWP TTL
signal as an output (TTL high during a swe ep, TTL
low during a retrace). It indicates when the analyzer
is sweeping
HI SWP IN (TTL) - allows external sweep control. It
can be grounded to stop and reset the sweep.
AUX VIDEO OUT - provide s detected video output
(before the analog-to-digital conversion) proporti onal
to vertical deflection of the trace.
AUX IF OUT - provides a 50
that is the down-converted signal of the RF input of
the analyzer.
For A.07.00 firmware revisions and later, either this
option or Option B7D (Digital Signal Processing and
Fast ADC) is required to perform the PowerStat
Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function
(PowerStat CCDF) for all radio standards. It is also
required to perform the ACP measurement when the
NADC radio standard is selected.
Ω, 21.4 MHz IF output
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Option
Number
1D5 High Stability
Frequency Reference
A4J IF, Sweep and Video
Ports
Name Description
Option 1D5 improves the frequency reference accuracy.
The analyzer’s synthesizer is phase loc ked to an oven
controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO), instead of the
standard VCXO. When present with narrow resolution
bandwidth (Option 1DR) it provides 1 Hz and 10 Hz
resolution bandwidths.
Option A4J provide s the a nalyze r with addi tiona l inp uts
and outputs. They are as follows: SWP OUT, HI SWP
OUT (TTL), HI SWP IN (TTL), AUX VIDEO OUT, and
AUX IF OUT.
SWP OUT - sweep ramp output, provides a vo ltage ramp
proportional to the sweep of the analyzer (0 V to 10 V).
HI SWP OUT (TTL) - provides the HI SWP TTL signal
as an output (TTL high during a sweep, TTL low during
a retrace). It indicates when the analyzer is sweeping.
HI SWP IN (TTL) - allows external sweep c ontrol. It can
be grounded to stop sweeping.
AUX VIDEO OUT - provide s detected video output
(before the analog-to-digital conversion) proportional to
vertical deflection of the trace.
AUX IF OUT - provides a 50
is the down-converted signal of the RF input of the
analyzer.
060 Low Emission Option 060 provides reduced radiated and conducted
emissions to comply with EN55011 Class B
requirements. The reduced emissions applies during ac
operation only.
Option 060 is incompatible with TV Trigger (Option
Ω input impedance (Option 1DP).
UKB Low Frequency
Extension
1DR Narrow Resolution
Bandwidth
B7B) and 75
Option UKB extends t he frequency range of t he analyzer
on the low end to 100 Hz when DC coupling is selected.
This option requires installation of Option 1DR and is
only available on ESA models E4402B, E4404B, E4405B,
and E4407B.
This option provides additional narrow resolution
bandwidths of 10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100 Hz, and 300 Hz and
200 Hz EMI. These bandwidths improve the analyzer
sensitivity and allow you to resolve closely spaced
signals. If high st ability frequency reference (Option
1D5) is also installed then 1 Hz and 3 Hz resolution
bandwidth filters are available.
Ω, 21.4 MHz IF output that
1DS Preamplifier The preamplifier improves the analyzer’s sensitivity
(lowers the noise floor) by approximately 16 dB.
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Options
Option
Number
B74 RF and Digital
Communications
Hardware
B75 Performance Bundle Option B75 provides:
Name Description
Option B74 includes:
• RF Communications Hardware (Option B7E),
• Digital Signal Processing and Fast ADC (Option
B7D),
• Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis (Option 1D6),
• Memory Extension (Option B72),
• High Stability Frequency Reference (Option 1D5),
• Preamplifier (Option 1DS),
• Narrow Resolution Bandwidth (Option 1DR).
These options are required for optimum performance of
the cdmaOne (Option BAC) or GSM measurement
personality (Option BAH).
• RF Preamplifier (Option 1DS)
• Narrow Resolution Bandwidths (Option 1DR)
• High Stability Frequency Reference (Option 1D5)
Refer to Options 1DS, 1DR, and 1D5 for details.
This option is only available at time of purchase.
B7E RF Communications
Hardware
BAA FM Demodulation Option BAA allows you to demodulate, display and
AYQ FM Demodulation with
Quasi-Peak Detector
Option B7E provides the communications hardware
required for many digital communication
measurements. Option B7E must be ordered with
Option B7D (digital si gnal proce ssing and fast ADC) and
Option 1D5 (high stability frequency reference). This
provides burst carrier trigger capability.
measure deviation of FM modulated signals. You can
listen to audio signals on a built-in speaker or with an
earphone.
Option BAA provides the following additional port:
EXT VIDEO OUT - provides a detected video output
(before the analog-to-digital conversion) proportional to
the vertical deflection of the trace (75
Option AYQ allows you to de modulate, display and
measure deviation of FM modulated signals. You can
listen to audio signals on a built-in speaker or with an
earphone.
Option AYQ also provides your analyzer with squelch
and quasi-peak detector capabilities.
Ω).
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Options
Option
Number
Name Description
A4H GPIB and Parallel
Interface
1AX RS-232 and Parallel
Interface
Allows you to control your analyzer from a computer
that uses a general purpose interface bus (GP IB). Option
A4H includes a GPIB connector, a parallel interface
connector for printers, a CD-ROM containing IntuiLink
Toolbar software, and the programmer’s guide for you
analyzer.
The IntuiLink software allows you t o download spectrum
analyzer display or data files to a personal computer using
Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel. IntuiLink Toolbar
installation instructions are included with the CD-ROM.
Option A4H allows the analyzer to copy its display to a
printer connected to the parallel interface connector.
Option A4H is included with, or can be replaced with
Option 1AX with all new anal yzer orders. This o p tion
was formerly available as a separate option with
previous analyzers.
Allows you to control your analyzer from a computer
that uses an RS-232 interface. It includes a 2.5 meter
9-pin (f) to 9-pin (f) connector RS-232 cable (Agilent
5182-4794), a parallel interface connector for printers, a
CD-ROM containing IntuiLink Toolbar software, and the
programmer’s guide for your analyzer.
B7K Distance to Fault
Accessory Kit
225 Distance to Fault
Measurement
Personality
IntuiLink Toolbar allows you to download spectrum
analyzer display or data files to a personal computer using
Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel.
Option 1AX allows the analyzer to copy its display to a
printer connected to the parallel interface port.
Option 1AX can replace Option A4H, which is included
with all new analyzer orders. This option was formerly
available as a separate option with previous analyzers.
Option B7K includes the 86205A (RF bridge), 11636A
(power divider), 909A (coax termination), 11512A (coax
short), 8120-8687 (coax cable), in a padded case.
Performs a Fast Fourier Transform to calculate the
distance to a cable fault. This option must be ordered
with tracking generator (Option 1DN). This
measurement includes on-screen instructional dialog to
guide set up and calibration. Velocity factor and cable
loss can be user-defined or selected from several
different pre-defined cable types.
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Options
Option
Number
106 Bluetooth FM
Demodulation
228 Bluetooth
Measurement
Personality
Name Description
Option 106 is required to perform FM demodulation on
signals measured with the Bluetooth
Personality (Option 228).
Option 106 allows you to demodulate, display and
measure deviation of Bluetooth
You can listen to audio signals on a built-in speaker or
with an earphone.
Option 106 provides the following additional port:
Measurement
FM modulated signals .
EXT VIDEO OUT - provides a detected video
output (before the analog-to-digital con ve rsion)
proportional to the vertical deflection of the trace
Ω).
(75
Provides transmitter and receiver measurements
required to test Bluetooth
Bluetooth
• Modulation Overview
• Output Power
• Carrier Frequency Drift
• Monitor Band/Channel
• Initial Carrier Frequency Tolerance
• Modulation Characteristics
measurements includes:
devices. The set of
304 Bluetooth
Bundle
227 Cable TV Measurement
Personality
Premium
Option 228 includes: Bluetooth
Bluetooth
measurement guide, and Bluetooth
commands manual.
Bluetooth FM Demodulation (Option 106) is required
for full functionality of this personality.
Provides the following:
• Bluetooth
• Bluetooth
• high stability frequency reference (Option 1D5)
• digital signal processing and fast ADC (Option B7D)
• RF communications hardware (Option B7E)
• enhanced memory upgrade (Option B72)
• RF preamplifier (Option 1DS)
Provides measurement capabilities necessary for
installation and service of cable TV systems.
quick reference card, Bluetooth
FM demodulator (Option 106)
measurement personality (Option 228)
user’s guide,
programming
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Options
Option
Number
BAC cdmaOne Measurement
Personality
BAH GSM Measurement
Personality
Name Description
Provides transmitter and receiver mea surements that
comply with various international digital
communications standards. The measurements include:
• channel power
• receiver channel power
• modulation accuracy (RHO)
• code domain power
• receiver spurious
• out-of-band spurious
• harmonics
• occupied bandwidth
• monitor channel/band
• cl os e- in sp u r
For optimum performance of this personality, Option
COM with RF Preamplifier (Option 1DS) is
recommended.
Provides transmitter and receiver mea surements that
comply with various international digital
communications standards. The measurements include:
252 EDGE Measurement
Personality
• Transmit power
• Power steps
• Power versus time
• Spurious emissions suite
• Intermodulation attenuation suite
• Phase and frequency error
• Cable fault location suite
• Slow frequency hopping cycle verification
• Monitor suite
• Output RF spectrum suite
For optimum performance of this personality, Option
COM with Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis (Option 1D6)
and RF Preamplifier (Option 1DS) are recommended.
This option works with the GSM personality, Option
BAH. It provides additional transmitter and receiver
measurements that comply with the digital
communications standards. The measurements include:
• EDGE power versus time
• EDGE EVM (error vector magnitude)
• EDGE output RF spectrum suite
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Options
Option
Number
229 Modulation Analysis
Personality
219 Noise Figure
Measurement
Personality and
Hardware
Name Description
Adds demod ulation and analysis of the following
base-band modulation formats.
• QPSK
• Offset QPSK
• pi/4 dQPSK
• QA M 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256
• GMSK (GSM standard compliant only)
• 8 FSK (EDGE standard compliant only)
This option also includes the ability to connect the
analyzer to a Windows NT 4.0 or Win2000 based PC
running Agilent 89600 VSA software. The Agilent 89600
VSA software is not included with this option, it is
available separately.
Provides noise figure measurements including:
• L imit line s
• Loss compensation
• Extended frequency (measures up/down converters)
To have specified performance below 3 GHz, you need
the preamp Option 1DS.
226 Phase Noise
Measurement
Personality
266 HP 8566B/8568B
Programming Code
Compatibility
290 8590 Series
Programming Code
Compatibility
Option 226 is an automated phase noise (dBc/Hz)
measurement solution. It provides the ability to measure
SSB noise, RMS noise, DANL, as well as the real-time
generation of a phase noise vs. log offset frequency, and
phase noise vs. time.
High Stability Frequency Reference (Option 1D5) is
recommended. Narrow resolution bandwidth (Option
1DR) is highly recommended. Without Option 1DR, the
minimum offset frequency will be 10 kHz.
Option 266 allows use of a limited set of
8566B/8568B programming commands to control
the ESA Series analyzers. When this option is
enabled, SCPI commands are disabled if the re mote
language selected is not SCPI.
Option 290 allows use of a limited set of 8590 Series
programming commands to control the ESA Series
analyzers. When this option is installed on an ESA
analyzer, remote programming using SCPI
commands is not possible. This option must be
uninstalled to restore SCPI programming
functionality.
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Options
Option
Number
231 ESA to 89600 Series
Software Link Utility
B70 Benchlink Spectrum
Analyzer
230 Web Remote Control
Software
Name Description
Option 231 adds connectivity of an ESA analyzer to a
Windows NT 4.0 or Wi ndows 2000 based PC running
Agilent 89600 VSA software. The Agilent 89600 VSA
software is not included with this option. It is available
separately.
Option B70 provides the Benchlink Spectrum
Analyzer software which can be used to capture
screen images and trace data using a personal
computer (PC). The captured information can then
be used in other PC applications, including word
processors and spread sheets.
Option 230 provides software which can be used to
control the analyzer remotely over the web. When the
analyzer is connected via GP-IB to one personal
computer (PC), access to the analyzer is available
through any internet connection by specifying the IP
address of the physically connected PC. The following
analyzer functions are available through remote web
access:
A5D 12 Vdc Power Cable
UK9 Front Panel Protective
Cover
042
044
Backpack Operating and
Carrying Cases
• front panel control
• capture screen images
• capture trace data
• remote programming commands (SCPI)
Option A5D provides a 12 Vdc power cable that
allows your analyzer to be powered from 12 V
automotive or truck batteries.
The cover assembly snaps o nto the front of your anal yzer
to protect the front panel during travel and when the
unit is not in use. The front panel protective cover
includes a storage compartment to house small
accessories or cables.
Options 042 and 044 are protective soft operating and
backpack carrying cases. Option 042 is made of gray
rip-stop nylon and Option 044 is made of yellow rip-stop
nylon. An outside pocket holds manuals or other
accessories. Reinforced adjustable padded shoulder
straps provides ergonomic distribution between your
shoulders. The front and rear panel soft covers adjust to
be compatible with the front panel protective hard cover
(Option UK9) and snap on battery pack (HP/Agilent
E1779A). Side ventilation allow s for opera tion withou t
removal, but the maximum operating temperature is
reduced to 45
°C.
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Options
Option
Number
AYT
AYU
AXT Hard Transit Case Option AXT provides a hard transit case. The hard
1CP Rack Mount Kit with
Operatin g an d Car r y in g
Cases
Handles
Name Description
Options AYT and AYU are protective soft operating and
carrying cases. Option AYT is made of gray rip-stop
nylon and Option AYU is made of yellow rip-stop nylon.
An outside pocket holds manuals or other accessories. A
reinforced adjustable padded shoulder strap provides
ergonomic distribution between your hand a nd shoulder.
The front and rear panel soft covers adjust to be
compatible with the front panel protective hard cover
(Option UK9) and snap on battery pack (Agilent
E1779A). Side ventilation allow s for opera tion withou t
removal, but the maximum operating temperature is
reduced to 45
transit case will survive commercial transportation. This
rugged case has two wheels and an ext endible handle fo r
easy transport. The case can also accommodate two
battery packs and ac adapters.
Option 1CP provides the parts necessary to mount the
analyzer in a standard 19 inch (482.6 mm) equipment
rack. It includes front handles and rack slides for added
convenience. Rack mount height is 8.75 in (222.3 mm).
°C.
0B1 Additional Manual Set
Option 0B1 provides an additional copy of the
User/Programmer, Measurements and
Specifications documentation for your instrument.
0B0 Delete Manual Set Option 0B0 deletes copies of the User’s/Programmer’s,
Specifications and Measurements guides.
0BW Service Documentation
and Performance
Verification and
Adjustment Software
0BV Component Level
Service Documentation
UK6 Commercial Calibration
with Test Data
R-50C-011-33 Year Inclusive
Calibration Contract
Option 0BW provides a copy of the Agilent ESA
Spectrum Analyzers Service Guide and PC-based
performance verification and adjustment software on
CD-ROM. The service guide describes assembly level
troubleshooting procedures, provides a parts list, and
documents the adjustment procedures.
Option 0BV provides a copy of the Agilent ESA/EMC
Spectrum Analyzers Component-Level Information. The
component-level information includes parts lists,
component-location diagrams, and schematic diagrams
for selected assemblies.
Option UK6 provides the factory calibration test data on
a floppy disk and the standard commercial calibration
certificate on the initial analyzer shipment.
Option UK6 is only available at time of purchase.
Provides your analyzer with a 3 year analyzer
calibration contract.
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Options
Option
Number
R-51B-001
-3C
3 Year Service Support
Name Description
Provides your analyzer with a total of 3 years of
service support. This ad ds a 2 year service contract
to the analyzer’s base 1 year warranty.
R-50C-011-55 Year Inclusive
Calibration Contract
R-51B-001
-5C
5 Year Service Support
Provides your analyzer with a 5 year analyzer
calibration contract.
Provides your analyzer with a total of 5 years of
service support. This ad ds a 4 year service contract
to the analyzer’s base 1 year warranty.
8ZE Refurbished Analyzer Refurbished ESA E-Series and L-Series Spectrum
Analyzers with various hardware options can be ordered
subject to availability. Measurement personalities may
be included or upgraded with Option 8ZE orders.
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Accessories
Accessories
A number of accessories are available from Agilent Technologies to help you configure your
analyzer for your specific applications. They can be ordered through your local Agilent
Sales and Service Office and are listed below.
50 Ohm/75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad
The HP/Agilent 11852B is a low VSWR minimum loss pad that allows you to make
measurements on 75 Ohm devices using an analyzer with a 50 Ohm input. It is effective
over a frequency range of dc to 2 GHz.
75 Ohm Matching Transformer
The HP/Agilent 11694A allows you to make measurements in 75 Ohm systems using an
analyzer with a 50 Ohm input. It is effective over a frequency range of 3 to 500 MHz.
AC Probe
The Agilent 85024A high frequency probe performs in-circuit measurements without
adversely loading the circuit under test. The probe has an input capacitance of 0.7 pF
shunted by 1 M Ohm of resistance and operates over a frequency range of 300 kHz to
3 GHz. High probe sensitivity and low distortion levels allow measurements to be made
while taking advantage of the full dynamic range of the spectrum analyzer.
AC Probe (Low Frequency)
The Agilent 41800A low frequency probe has a low input capacitance and a frequency
range of 5 Hz to 500 MHz.
Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers
Preamplifiers and power amplifiers can be used with your spectrum analyzer to enhance
measurements of very low-level signals.
• The Agilent 8447D preamplifier provides a minimum of 25 dB gain from 100 kHz to
1.3 GHz.
The Agilent 87405A preamplifier provides a minimum of 22 dB gain from 10 MHz to
3 GHz. (Power is supplied by the probe power output of the analyzer.)
The Agilent 83006A preamplifier provides a minimum of 26 dB gain from 10 MHz to
26.5 GHz.
• The Agilent 85905A CATV 75 ohm preamplifier provides a minimum of 18 dB gain from
45 MHz to 1 GHz. (Power is supplied by the probe power output of the analyzer.)
• The 11909A low noise preamplifier provides a minimum of 32 dB gain from 9 kHz to
1 GHz and a typical noise figure of 1.8 dB.
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Carrying Strap (Part Number E4401-60028)
This carrying strap comes with Options AYT and AYU. It can also be ordered separately
and used with Agilent ESA analyzers.
External Keyboard
You may use any IBM AT compatible keyboard with a mini DIN connector. Screen titles
and filenames can be entered with the external keyboard.
GPIB Cable
For use with Option A4H. The Agilent 10833 Series GPIB cables interconnect GPIB devices
and are available in four different lengths (0.5 to 4 meters). GPIB cables are used to
connect con trollers t o a spectrum ana l y z e r.
USB/GPIB Cable
For use with Option A4H. The Agilent 82357A USB/GPIB interface provides a direct
connection from the USB port on your laptop or desktop PC to GPIB instrument s . It comes
with the SIC L an d VISA software fo r Win dows® 98 (SE)/Me / 2 000 / XP. Using VISA
software, your exis ting GPIB progr ams wo rk immediately, without modification. The
82357A is a standard Plug and Play device and you can interface with up to 14 GPIB
instruments.
HP/Agilent 11970 Series Harmonic Mixers
The 11970 Series harmonic mixers are available to extend the frequency range of
analyzers with Option AYZ (external mixing) up to 110 GHz. The following six models are
available:
Table 5-1.
HP/Agilent Model
Number
11970K 18.0 to 26.5 GHz
11970A 26.5 to 40.0 GHz
11970Q 33.0 to 50.0 GHz
11970U 40.0 to 60.0 GHz
11970V 50.0 to 75.0 GHz
11970W 75.0 to 110 GHz
Frequency Range
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HP/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers
11974 Series preselected millimeter mixers are available to extend the frequency range of
analyzers with Option AYZ (external mixing) up to 75 GHz. Preselection red uces mixer
overload from broadband signals, red uces radiation of local oscillator harmonics back to
the device under test, and reduces the lev el of image and multiple responses displayed.
The following four models are available:
Table 5-2.
HP/Agilent Model
Number
11974A 26.5 to 40.0 GHz
11974Q 33.0 to 50.0 GHz
11974U 40.0 to 60.0 GHz
11974V 50.0 to 75.0 GHz
Frequency Range
Agilent E1779A Battery Pack
The E1779A is a battery pack that will power an Agilent analyzer for 80 to 114 minutes,
depending on the options installed in the analyzer. Refer to the E1779A Battery Pack
User’s Guide for more informa tion.
Parallel Interface Cable
For use with Option 1AX. A 36-pin to 25-pin male-to-male 2 meter cable can be used to
connect supported printers to an analyzer. This cable must be IEEE-1284 compliant.
Printer
For use with Option A4H or 1AX. The HP DeskJet personal printers provide black and
white or color printing for another form of permanent records of your test results. The HP
LaserJet series printers are also compatible. The printers connect to the parallel interface
installed on the analyzer with either Option A4H (standard) or 1AX.
RF and Transient Limiters
The Agilent 11867A and 11693A RF Limiters protect the analyzer input circuits from
damage due to high power levels. The 11867A operates over a frequency range of dc to
1800 MHz and begins reflecting signal levels over 1 mW up to 10 W average power and
100 watts peak power. The 11693A microwave limiter (0.1 to 12.4 GHz, usable to 18 GHz)
guards against input signals over 1 milliwatt up to 1 watt average power and 10 watts
peak power.
The Agilent 11947A Transient Limiter protects the analy z er input circuits from damage
due to signal transients. It specifically is needed for use with a line impedance
stabilization network (LISN). It opera tes over a frequency range of 9 kHz to 200 MHz, with
10 dB of insertion loss.
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RF Bridges
The Agilent 86205A 50 Ω RF bridge and 86207A 75 Ω RF bridge can be used to make
reflection measurements usi ng an analyzer with tracking generator Option 1DN or 1DQ or
with an external signal generator. These external directional bridges offer hi gh directivity
and excellent port match. The 86205A operates over a frequency range of 300 kHz to 6
GHz. The 86207A operates over a frequency range of 300 kHz to 3 GHz.
RS-232 Cable
For use with Option 1AX. The 24542GC is a 3 meter 9-pin (f) to 25-pin (m) RS-232 cable.
The Agilent 24542U is a 3 meter 9-pin (f) to 9-pin (f) RS-232 cable for serial 9-pin PC
connection to an analyzer. The modem cable required is Agilent 24542M 9 -pin (f) to 25-pin
(m), and the PC cable is Agilent 24542U. The Agilent 5182-4794 is a 2.5 meter 9-pin (f) to
9-pin (f) RS-232 cable for serial 9-pin PC connection to an analyzer (i ncluded with Option
1AX).
Static Safe Accessories
9300-0797 3M static control mat 0.6 m × 1.2 m (2 ft. × 4 ft.) wit h a 4 .6 cm (15 ft.)
ground wire. Does not include wrist strap or cord
9300-1367 Wrist-strap, color black, s tainless steel. F our adjustable links and a 7 mm
post-type connection.
9300-0980 Wrist-strap cord 1.5 m (5 ft.)
9300-1308 ESD heel-strap (reusable 6 to 12 months)
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6 In Case of Difficulty
This chapter includes information on how to chec k for a problem with your Agilent
Technologies spectrum analyzer, and how to return it for service.
If you experience a problem or would like additional information about your analyzer,
Agilent Technologies’ worldwide organization is ready to provide the support you need.
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Before calling Agilent T echnol ogies , or returning an analyzer f or service, pe rform the quick
checks listed in “Check the Basics” on page 92. This check may eliminate the problem.
If a problem persists, you may choose to:
• Repair the an alyzer your se l f. See “Service Options” on page 93.
• Return the analyzer to Agilent Technologies for repair. See “Returning an Analyzer for
Service” on page 94, for more information.
WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.
NOTE If the analyzer is still under warranty or is covered by a maintenance
contract, it will be repaired under the terms of the warranty or plan (the
warranty is located at the front of this manual).
If the analyzer is no longer under warranty or is not covered by an Agilent
Technologies maintenance plan, Agilent Technologies will notify you of the
cost of the repair after examining the analyzer.
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Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages
Types of Spectrum Analyzer Mes sages
The analyzer can generate various messages that appear on the display during operation.
For a complete list of spectrum analyzer messages, see the Instrument Messages and
Functional Tests manual. The following table describes the four types of spectrum
analyzer messages.
Table 6-1 Types of Messages
Type of Message Location Notes
Informational messages
typically provide verification
that an action has occurred. In
general, no user intervention is
required.
Pop-up messages prompt you
to verify that an action will be
performed or tell you that an
action is currently being
performed.
Status messages indicate a
condition that may result in
erroneous data being displayed.
Multiple status messages may
be displayed at the same time.
User Error messages appear
when an attempt has been
made to set a parameter
incorrectly or an operation has
failed (such as saving a file).
Bottom of the
display in the
status line (in
green on analyzers
with a color
display).
Middle of the
display in a
framed box.
Right side of the
display and/or in
the SCPI Status
Register system.
Bottom of the
display in the
status line (in
yellow on
analyzers with a
color display) and
in the SCPI Error
Queue.
Messages will remain until the
message is cleared by pressing
Esc or Preset, or is overwritten
by another message.
Message remains until you
acknowledge the pro mpt, o r t he
action is completed.
Most messages remain only
until the erroneous condition is
corrected.
Messages remain until you
clear the error (press
Show Errors, Clear Error Queue
or another message is displayed
in the status line.
Pressing the
will clear error messages from
the display, but the messages
will remain in the error queue.
Esc or Preset keys
System,
),
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Before Calling Agilent Technologies
Check the Basics
❏ Is there power at the receptacle?
❏ Is the analyzer turned on? Listen for inter nal fan noise to determine if the analyzer
cooling fan is running. Feel the right side of the analyzer to feel for air flow.
❏ If other equipment, cables , and conne cto rs are being used wit h your sp ectrum analyzer,
make sure they are connected properly and operating correctly.
❏ Review the measurement proc edures being per formed when the problem fir st appeared.
Are all of the settings correct?
❏ If the analyzer is not functioning as expected, return the analyzer to a known state by
pressing
Preset, and Factory Preset (if displaye d) .
NOTE Some analyzer settings are not affected by a Preset. If you wish to reset the
analyzer configuration to the state it was in when it was originally sent from
the factory, press
System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type, Factory. Then press
the green Preset key on the front panel.
❏ Is the measurement being performed, and the results that are expected, within the
specifications and capabil ities of the analyzer ? Refer t o the Specificat ions guide f or your
analyzer.
❏ To meet specifications , the analyzer mus t be aligned. Either the Auto Align (On) feature
must be selected (p re ss
System, Alignments, Auto Align, On), or the analyzer must be
manually aligned at least once every hour (see your specifications guide for more
information), or whenever the temperature changes mor e than 3 °C. When
On is selected, the AA screen annotation appears on the lef t edge of the display.
❏ Perform an Alignment. Press
System, Alignments, Align Now, All.
❏ If the previously performed alignments did not resolve the problem, press
Alignments, Load Defaults. Then press System, Alignments, Align Now, All.
Auto Align,
System,
❏ Is the analyzer displaying an error message? If so, refer to the Instrument Messages
and Functional Tests manual.
❏ If the necessary equipment is available, perform the functional tests in the Instrument
Messages and Functional Tests document for your analyzer.
TIP You can get automatic electronic notific a tion of new firmware releases and
other product updates/information by subscribing to the Agilent Technologies
T e st & Meas urement E- Mail No tifi cation Service for t he PSA or ESA Serie s at
http://wwwdb.tm.agilent.com/cgi-bin/notification/user.pl
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Read the Warranty
The warranty for your analyzer is do cumented in t he front of your specs guide . Pleas e read
it and become familiar with its terms.
If your analyzer is covered by a separate maintenance agreement, please be famil iar with
its terms.
Service Options
Agilent Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your analyzer
after the warranty has expired. Call your Agilent Technologies office for full details.
If you want to service the analyzer your self after the warranty expi res, you can purchase
the service documentation that provide s all necessary test and maintenance information.
You can order the service documentation, Option 0BW (assembly level troubleshootin g and
adjustment software) through your Agilent Technologies office.
Calling Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for
your analy z er. To obtain servic i n g in f or m a tion or to order replace m e n t pa rts, contact the
nearest Agilent Technologies office lis ted in Table 6-2. on page 93. In any correspondence
or telephone conversations, refer to your analyzer by its product number, full serial
number, and firmware revision.
Press
System, More (1 of 3), Show System, and the product number, serial number, and
firmware revision information will be displayed on your analyzer screen. A serial number
label is also attached to the rear panel of the analyz er.
Table 6-2. Contacting Agilent Technologies
Online assistance: www.agilent.com/find/as sis t
United States
(tel) 1 800 452 4844
Canada
(tel) 1 877 894 4414
(fax) (905) 282-6495
Europe
(tel) (31 20) 547 2323
(fax) (31 20) 547 2390
Latin America
(tel) (305) 269 7500
(fax) (305) 269 7599
Japan
(tel) (81) 426 56 7832
(fax) (81) 426 56 7840
Australia
(tel) 1 800 629 485
(fax) (61 3) 9210 5947
New Zealand
(tel) 0 800 738 378
(fax) 64 4 495 8950
Asia Pacific
(tel) (852) 3197 7777
(fax) (852) 2506 9284
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Returning an Analyzer for Service
Returning an Analyzer for Service
Service Tag
When you are returning an analyzer to Agilent Technologies for service, fill out and attach
one of the blue service tags provided at the end of this chapter. Please be as specific as
possible about the problem. If you have recorded any error messages that appeared on the
display, have completed a functional test, or have any other specific data on the
performance of your analyzer, please include a copy of this information.
Original Packaging
Before shipping, pack the unit in the original factory packaging materials if they are
available. If the ori ginal materials were not retained, see "Other Packaging" (below).
NOTE Install the transportation disk into the floppy drive to reduce the po ss ibility
of damage during transportation. If the original transportation disk is not
available, a blank floppy may be substituted.
Other Packa ging
CAUTION Analyzer damage can result from using pack aging materials other than those
specified. Never use styrene pellets in any shape as packaging materials.
They do not adequately cushion the equipment or prevent it fr om sh ifting in
the carton. They cause equipment d amage by generating static elect ricity and
by lodging in the analyzer louvers, blocking airflow.
You can repackage the analyzer with commercially available materials, as follows:
1. Attach a co mpleted service tag to th e analyzer.
2. Install the transportation disk or a blank floppy disk into the disk drive.
3. Wrap the analyzer in antistatic plastic to reduce the possibility of damage caused by
electrostatic discharge.
4. Use a strong shipping container. The carton must be both large enough and strong
enough to accommodate the analyzer. A double-walled, corrugated cardboard carton
with 159 kg (350 lb) bursting strength is adequate. Allow at least 3 to 4 inches on all
sides of the analyzer for packing material.
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5. Surround the equipment with three to four inches of packing material and prevent the
equipment from moving in the carton. If packing foam is not available, the best
alternative is S.D.-240 Air Cap™ from Sealed Air Corporation (Hayward, California,
94545). Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet filled with 1-1/4 inch air bubbles. Use the
pink-colored Air Cap to reduce st atic el ectric ity. Wrapping the equipment sever al times
in this material should both protect the equipme nt and prevent it from moving in the
carton.
6. Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive tape.
7. Mark the shipping container “FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE” to assure careful
handling.
8. Retain copies of all shipping papers.
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Index
Numerics
10 MHz REF INPUT, 34
10 MHz REF OUTPUT
50 ohm RF bridge
50 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss
, 85
pad
75 ohm matching transformer
85, 87
75 ohm RF bridge
A
AC probe
Accessories
carrying strap, 86
accessories
50 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss
75 ohm matching transformer
AC probe, 85
battery pack
broadband preamplifiers
External Keyboard
GPIB cable
harmonic mixers
Parallel Interface Cable
preselected millimeter mixers
printer
RF bridge
RF limiters
RS-232 cable
transient limite rs
ACPR
card slot location
active function
Agilent Technologi es, calling
alignments, internal, 17
alpha editor, using
amplifiers
Amplitude key, 25
AMPTD REF OUT
analyzer battery
annotations, display, 28
application information
arrow keys
arrow keys, using, 41
AUX IF OUT
AUX VIDEO OUT
B
battery
analyzer
battery information
battery pack, 87
pad
85
87
, 85
, 85
, 85
, 87
, 86
, 87
, 88
, 87
, 88
, 36
, 85
, 26
, 33
, 13
, 34
, 88
, 88
, 85
, 86
, 86
, 87
, 87
, 32
, 93
, 66
, 27
, 13
, 2
, 33
, 13
Benchlink Web Remote Control
Software
Bluetooth
card slot location
FM Demodulation
General Purpose Bundle
,
,
,
Measurement Personality
Premium Bundle
broadband preamplifiers
C
cable
GPIB, 86
parallel inte rface, 87
RS-232
Cable TV Measurement
Personality
carrying strap
Catalog Menu
catalogs
definition
naming
checking the fuse
clock, battery
connectivity
tools
connector
10 MHz ref input
10 MHz ref output
aux if output
aux video output
ext trig input
external keyb oard
GPIB
hi sweep in
hi sweep out
INPUT 50 ohm
parallel inte rface, 33
probe power
RF OUT 50 ohm
RS-232, 33
service
CONTROL functions
copy files, 64
D
data controls
data keys
data, entering from front panel,
41
DC Fuse
DC probes
use of
delete files
demodulation
Bluetooth FM
, 82
, 32
, 79
, 79
, 79
, 79
, 85
, 88
, 79
, 86
, 54
, 52
, 66
, 10
, 13
, 7
, 34
, 34
, 33
, 33
, 32
, 26
, 33
, 33
, 31, 33
, 27
, 26
, 27
, 31
, 25
, 25
, 26
, 35
, 85
, 65
, 79
Digital Signal Processing and
Fast ADC
card slot location
Dir Select key
Dir Up key
directories, definition
directory
creating
disk format
display annotations
display, information screen
Distance to Fault Measurement
documentation
CD-ROM
standard set
down arrow key
E
earphone connector
electrostatic discharge (ESD)
protecting against
EMI
Low Emission (Option 060)
Enter key, using
Esc key
escape key
ESD safety accessories
examples
frequency accuracy
signals, viewing
EXT KEYBOARD
EXT TRIG IN
External Keyboard
external keyboard connector
external reference
F
factory preset, description
Fast ADC
card slot location
features
front panel
file copying
file deleting
file formats, 53, 57, 59
File key
file menu functions
copy, 64
delete
format
rename, 63
save
file renaming
file saving, 57, 59, 61
files
naming
, 55
, 55
Personality
, 8
, 24
, 24
, 64
, 25
, 65
, 56
, 57, 59, 61
, 66
, 32
, 55
, 52
, 56
, 28
, 14
, 78
, 7
, 26
, 25
, 21
, 76
, 41
, 88
, 47
, 43
, 26
, 32
, 86
, 26
, 15
, 42
, 32
, 24
, 65
, 53
, 63
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firmware upgrade information, 2
floppy disk format
FM Demodulation
Bluetooth
card slot location
format a disk
frequenc y accurac y, increasing
frequency count, using
Frequency Extension
card slot location
Frequency Extension Assembly
34
Frequency key
front panel
display annotations
entering data
symbols
front panel features, 24
fuse
fuse holder
fuse location, 31
G
GATE TRIG/EXT TRIG IN (TTL)
GATE/HI SWP OUT (TTL)
GPIB
card slot location
GPIB cable
GPIB connector
GSM Measurement Personality
H
Help key
HI SWEEP IN
HI SWEEP OUT, 31, 33
hold key
I
information screen
information, additional, 2
INPUT 50 ohm
instrument preset
interface bus
GPIB
RS-232
internal alignments, 17
IntuiLink software
K
key overview
keypad, using, 41
knob
knob, using
, 38
, 10
32
, 78
80
, 27
, 24
, 78
, 78
, 25
, 56
, 34
, 34
, 32
, 56
, 47
, 47
, 32
, 25
, 28
, 41
, 31
, 31
, 32
, 86
, 33
, 33
, 14
, 27
, 25
, 7
, 36
, 41
L
limiters
RF and transient
line fuse
Load key
M
manuals, standard set
marker
,
marker annotation
MARKER functions, 25
Measure key
Media Door
Menu keys
,
menu keys
missing options
mixers
,
modulation analysis
monitor output
moving
N
navigating
Navigation keys
Next Window key, 27
number/units keypad
numeric keypad, using
O
on/off switch
Option 1AX
Option 226
Option B7B (TV trigger and
Options
, 31
, 25
frequency and amplitude,
reading
moving
to peak
to reference level, 45
with knob or arrow key
turning off
change with frequency count
location
, 45
, 47
, 45
, 25
, 25
, 24
, 36
External Mixing (Option AYZ)
75
harmonic
preselected millimeter
data from analyzer
data to PC
catalogs, 54
files, 54
tables
, 86
, 7
, 37
, 14, 27
, 78, 79, 81
, 81
picture on screen)
RS-232 and parallel interface
78, 79, 81
, 45
, 15
, 31
, 54, 55
, 87
, 81
, 7
, 7
, 26
, 41
, 74
, 87
, 45
, 47
,
,
options not in instrument
memory
ordering options
overview, keys and key menus
P
packaging
Parallel Interface Cable
parallel interfa ce co nne ct o r
PC connectivit y
Personality
Bluetooth
Cable TV
Distance to Fault, 78
GSM
personalit y opt io n s not in
instrument
Phase Noise Measurement
Personality
power amplifiers, 85
power input
power on key
preamplifiers
preset
factory
types
user, creating
Print key
printer
printer connector
parallel
printer control
printer setup
probe power conne ct o r
probes
AC and DC
product information
R
rear panel
symbols
rear panel features
rear-panel battery information
label
reference level, settin g
remote control
Benchlink Web Remote Control
rename files, 63
Return key
RF bridge
RF limiters, 87
RF OUT 50 ohm
RPG knob
RPG, using, 41
RS-232
card slot location
, 15
, 94
, 79
, 79
, 80
, 31
, 42
, 42
, 25
, 87
, 78
, 38
, 13
Software
, 27
, 88
, 25
, 78
, 72
, 87
, 33
, 7
, 15
, 81
, 14, 27
, 85
, 42
, 25
, 18
, 26
, 85
, 2
, 31
, 45
, 82
, 27
, 32
, 36
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RS-232 Cable, 88
RS-232 cable
RS-232 interface connector
S
save files
Save key
saving
bitmaps
trace files
screen annotation
screen, informatio n
service connector
service optio ns, 93
signals, increasing accuracy
signals, viewing
softkeys, auto and man mode, 41
softkeys, basic types
software
IntuiLink
Span key
speaker on/off co ntro l
speaker vo lume control
static safety accessories
step keys
sweep output connector
SWEEP OUT
symbols in titles
symbols, on front and rear p anels
38
System key
, 88
, 33
, 57, 59, 61
, 25
, 53, 57, 59
, 53, 57, 59
, 28
, 14
, 31
, 47
, 43
, 41
, 7
, 25
, 25
, 26
, 88
, 26
, 33
, 66
, 25
V
VGA connector
video connector
Viewing Angle keys
volume control
VOLUME knob
W
warm-up tim e
warranty
,
, 31
, 31
, 24
, 26
, 26
, 15
, 93
T
Tab
, 27
, 37
tab key
Tab Keys
table
navigation
text, entering
titles, editing, 66
transient limiter
turning on the analyzer for the
TV Trigger and Picture on Screen
U
unit softkeys, using
up arrow key
URL, PSA analyzers
URL, sales and service, 93
user preset
creating
description, 42
disabling
Index-99
, 27
first time
74
, 42
, 42
, 37
, 66
, 87
, 14
,
, 41
, 26
, 2
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