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2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent Technologies...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents 3 T a b le of Conten ts 1. Installation and Setup Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Installation and Setup
5 In st al latio n a n d Set u p 1 Installation and Setup
Page 6 - Chapter 1; on page 7
6 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup In st al la tio n a n d Se tu p 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...
Page 7 - Initial Inspection
Chapter 1 7 Installation and Setup Initial Inspection In st al latio n a n d Set u p Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress. Retain the shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the analyzer to another location or to Agilent...
Page 8 - Service documentation is; If There Is a Problem; “Contacting Agilent Technologies”
8 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Initial Inspection In st al la tio n a n d Se tu p 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 “Optio...
Page 9 - Power Requirements; Line voltage does; only; C for
Chapter 1 9 Installation and Setup Power Requirements In st al latio n a n d Set u p Power Requirements The only physical installation of your Agilent spectrum analyzer is a connection to a power source. Line voltage does not need to be selected. This analyzer does not contain customer serviceable f...
Page 10 - AC Power Cord; AC Power Cords; The front panel switch is a standby switch
10 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Power Requirements In st al la tio n a n d Se tu p AC Power Cord The analyzer is equipped with a three-wire power cord, in accordance with international safety standards. This cable grounds the analyzer cabinet when connected to an appropriate power line outlet. T...
Page 12 - Battery Information; “Options”; “Returning an Analyzer for Service”
12 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Power Requirements In st al la tio n a n d Se tu p Battery Information The analyzer uses a Lithium Polycarbon Monofloride battery to power the analyzer clock. The battery is located on the CPU board. You can order the service documentation for Agilent spectrum ana...
Page 13 - Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time; Plug in the power cord.
Chapter 1 13 Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time In st al latio n a n d Set u p 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 com...
Page 14 - “Rear-Panel Features”; “Running Internal Alignments”; If Option 117 is Loaded in Memory
14 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time In st al la tio n a n d Se tu p ❏ If using LAN, set the IP address of the analyzer to an appropriate number for your network; one that the network recognizes, but that is not yet in use. (Consult your local IT group): — P...
Page 15 - Using an External Reference; EXT REF IN; Features”; System
Chapter 1 15 Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time In st al latio n a n d Set u p procedure (on the Agilent Web site) to reinstall the firmware and completely reconfigure your instrument. Refer to “Managing Security” in Chapter 4 of the “User ’s and Programmer ’s Referenc...
Page 16 - Firmware Revision; To view the firmware revision of your analyzer, press; . If you call Agilent Technologies regarding your analyzer,; TIP; Agilent
16 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Firmware Revision In st al la tio n a n d Se tu p 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 s...
Page 17 - Running Internal Alignments; not; Manually Performing an Alignment; If; Auto Align; is selected, refer to the Specifications guide for the
Chapter 1 17 Installation and Setup Running Internal Alignments In st al latio n a n d Set u p Running Internal Alignments Each time the analyzer is powered on, the internal alignment routine runs automatically. The analyzer was shipped from the factory with the Alignments mode set to Auto. This set...
Page 18 - Printer Setup and Operation; Equipment; IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable.; The following printers are not compatible with your analyzer.
18 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Operation In st al la tio n a n d Se tu p Printer Setup and Operation A printer can be connected to your analyzer if it is equipped with an external I/O interface. Supported printers accept Hewlett-Packard Printer Control Language Level 3 (PCL3) ...
Page 20 - Interconnection and Setup; Print Setup; Testing Printer Operation; Print; Printer not responding
20 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Operation In st al la tio n a n d Se tu p Interconnection and Setup 1. Turn off the printer and the analyzer. 2. Using an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel printer cable, connect the printer to the analyzer parallel I/O interface connector on the rear...
Page 21 - Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge; Test Equipment and ESD; Personnel should be grounded with a 1 M; Store or transport components in static-shielding containers.; Additional Information about ESD
Chapter 1 21 Installation and Setup Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge In st al latio n a n d Set u p Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components (the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever compo...
Page 22 - Safety Information
22 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Safety Information In st al la tio n a n d Se tu p 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 pro...
Page 23 - Front and Rear Panel Features
23 Front a nd Re ar P a n e l F eat ure s 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 Reference. For connector specifications (including i...
Page 24 - Chapter 2; Front Panel Overview; Front Panel Connectors and Keys, see below; Front-Panel Connectors and Keys
24 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Fr ont a nd Rear P a nel F eat ure s Front Panel Overview This section provides information on the analyzer ’s front panel, including: • Front Panel Connectors and Keys, see below • “Display Annotations” on page 26 Front-Panel Connector...
Page 26 - Display Annotations
26 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Fr ont a nd Rear P a nel F eat ure s Display Annotations Ite m Description Associated Function Keys 1 Detector type 1 Det/Demod, Detector 2 Reference level Amplitude, Ref Level 3 Active function block Refer to the description of the act...
Page 28 - ) symbol in front of this annotation
28 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Fr ont a nd Rear P a nel F eat ure s 29 Phase noise optimization a Auto Couple, PhNoise Opt Phase noise can be optimized for: f<50k : frequencies less than 50 kHz from carrier. f>50k : frequencies greater than 50 kHz from carrier....
Page 29 - nd Re
Chapter 2 29 Front and Rear Panel Features Rear-Panel Features Front a nd Re ar P a n e l F eat ure s Rear-Panel Features Item Description # Name 1 NOISE SOURCE DRIVE OUT +28 V (PULSED) Provides 28 V to drive a noise source. Used on Option 219 Noise Figure personality. 2 PRESEL TUNE OUT Outputs tuni...
Page 31 - Key Overview
Chapter 2 31 Front and Rear Panel Features Key Overview Front a nd Re ar P a n e l F eat ure s 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 a...
Page 32 - the; key, the highlight will move to that key
32 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Key Overview Fr ont a nd Rear P a nel F eat ure s 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 Orientation key (...
Page 33 - Front and Rear Panel Symbols; Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
Chapter 2 33 Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Symbols Front a nd Re ar P a n e l F eat ure s Front and Rear Panel Symbols This symbol is used to indicate power ON (green LED). This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode (yellow LED). This symbol is used to indicate the ON po...
Page 35 - Making a Basic Measurement
35 Mak in g a Ba si c Mea s urement 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.
Page 36 - Chapter 3; This chapter is divided into the following sections:; Basic Assumption; “Front and Rear Panel Features”
36 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Ma ki ng a Basi c Me as ureme n t This chapter is divided into the following sections: • “Using the Front Panel” on page 37 • “Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer” on page 39 • “Viewing a Signal” on page 40 CAUTION Ensure that the total power of all signals at th...
Page 37 - Using the Front Panel; Entering Data; active; Using Menu Keys
Chapter 3 37 Making a Basic Measurement Using the Front Panel Mak in g a Ba si c Mea s urement Using the Front Panel Entering Data When setting measurement parameters, there are several ways to enter or modify the value of the active function: Using Menu Keys Menu Keys (which appear along the right ...
Page 39 - Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer; Creating a User Preset; Disabling User Preset
Chapter 3 39 Making a Basic Measurement Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer Mak in g a Ba si c Mea s urement Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer Preset provides a known starting point for making measurements. The analyzer has three types of preset: Factory Preset Restores the analyzer to its factory-defin...
Page 40 - Viewing a Signal; SWITCHED; Setting Reference Level and Center Frequency
40 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Ma ki ng a Basi c Me as ureme n t Viewing a Signal 1. Press Preset . If the softkeys Factory Preset and User Preset appear, select Factory Preset . 2. Press System , Reference , then note the 10 MHz Out setting. If Off is active (underlined), ...
Page 41 - 0 MHz Internal Reference Signal and Associated Spectrum; Set the frequency span to 50 MHz: Press; SPAN; This displays the signal as shown in
Chapter 3 41 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Mak in g a Ba si c Mea s urement Figure 3-1 10 MHz Internal Reference Signal and Associated Spectrum Setting Frequency Span 6. Set the frequency span to 50 MHz: Press SPAN , 5 , 0 , MHz . This displays the signal as shown in Figure 3-2 . 10 MH...
Page 42 - Span Changed to 50 MHz; Peak Search; Changing Reference Level; Ref Level
42 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Ma ki ng a Basi c Me as ureme n t Figure 3-2 Span Changed to 50 MHz Reading Frequency & Amplitude 7. 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 ...
Page 43 - A Marker on the 10 MHz Peak
Chapter 3 43 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Mak in g a Ba si c Mea s urement Figure 3-3 A Marker on the 10 MHz Peak Figure 3-4 Relationship Between Frequency and Amplitude Marker Annotation Active function block
Page 44 - Improving Frequency Accuracy; are; Valid Marker Count Range
44 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Ma ki ng a Basi c Me as ureme n t Improving Frequency Accuracy 10. While not all of the zeros following the decimal in the active function block are significant, the numbers after the decimal in the marker annotation (upper-right corner of scr...
Page 45 - “Saving a File”; Increasing Marker Frequency Accuracy
Chapter 3 45 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Mak in g a Ba si c Mea s urement User Preset ), or a file (see “Saving a File” on page 53). Figure 3-5 Increasing Marker Frequency Accuracy Frequency Count increases accuracy
Page 46 - Using Marker Counter
46 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Ma ki ng a Basi c Me as ureme n t Figure 3-6 Using Marker Counter
Page 48 - Chapter 4; Vie; drive
48 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Vie w in g Ca talog s and Sa ving Files The analyzer stores and retrieves data similarly to the way that a personal computer (PC) does: both have internal storage and a floppy disk drive. While a PC has an internal drive , the analyzer ’s internal stora...
Page 49 - File Menu Functions; Locating and viewing files in the catalog
Chapter 4 49 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions t\ Vie w ing Cat a logs a nd Saving Files File Menu Functions This chapter describes how to use the functions located under the front-panel File key. Data storage and retrieval are handled similarly to that of personal computers (PCs...
Page 50 - Catalog Menu
50 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions Vie w in g Ca talog s and Sa ving Files 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 dow...
Page 51 - DIR; Creating a directory; Directories
Chapter 4 51 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions t\ Vie w ing Cat a logs a nd Saving Files on the drive, directory name, or filename. b. Type: column displays the extension of the filename, for example, .STA or .TRC . Directories are displayed as DIR and drives have nothing listed ...
Page 52 - Creating Directory; Dir Select; new name
52 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions Vie w in g Ca talog s and Sa ving Files Creating Directory appears on the screen. Then the status bar displays: Directory C:\START created . 5. To make a sub-directory, scroll down to the START directory you just created and press Di...
Page 53 - Saving a File; Step 1. Set up the analyzer trace
Chapter 4 53 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File t\ Vie w ing Cat a logs a nd Saving Files 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 ...
Page 54 - Viewing Trace 1; Activate trace 2 and put it into minimum hold by pressing; Min Hold; Viewing Traces 1 and 2; Activate trace 3 by pressing; Clear Write; display should look similar to Figure 4-5.
54 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Vie w in g Ca talog s and Sa ving Files Figure 4-2 Viewing Trace 1 6. Activate trace 2 and put it into minimum hold by pressing Trace (2) , Min Hold . Your analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4-4. Figure 4-3 Viewing Traces 1 and...
Page 55 - Step 2. Save the file; TRC
Chapter 4 55 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File t\ Vie w ing Cat a logs a nd Saving Files Figure 4-4 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; pre...
Page 56 - Saving Now; all
56 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Vie w in g Ca talog s and Sa ving Files NOTE You need to use a filename that does not already exist in the current directory. The filename is limited to eight characters, alpha (A-Z) or numeric (0-9) in any combination. The analyzer will n...
Page 57 - Loading a file; file loaded; File Loaded
Chapter 4 57 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File t\ Vie w ing Cat a logs a nd Saving Files Loading a file 1. Reset the analyzer by pressing Preset , Factory Preset (if present). 2. To access the Load menu, press File , Load . 3. Select the type of file you want to load (setup, state, tra...
Page 58 - Verifying Trace 1; When operating in dc coupled mode, ensure protection of the input
58 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Vie w in g Ca talog s and Sa ving Files 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. Press Input/Output , Input Port , Amptd ...
Page 59 - RENAME; Renaming a File
Chapter 4 59 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File t\ Vie w ing Cat a logs a nd Saving Files 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 ren...
Page 60 - Copying a File; Copy Menu
60 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Vie w in g Ca talog s and Sa ving Files 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 directly above the boxes. Refer to Figur...
Page 61 - “Copying; Deleting a File; “Locating and viewing files in
Chapter 4 61 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File t\ Vie w ing Cat a logs a nd Saving Files displays the chosen file; in this example: RENAME.TRC . NOTE Highlighting a filename in the To: directory box has no significance. The file cannot be placed inside another file. 7. Press Copy Now t...
Page 62 - Using the Alpha Editor; File; Use the; More; keys to display the softkey that lists the character you
62 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Using the Alpha Editor Vie w in g Ca talog s and Sa ving Files Using the Alpha Editor The Alpha Editor enables you to select letters to enter a name for a file or directory ( File , Rename , for example). 1. Use the More keys to display the softkey that...
Page 63 - Options and Accessories
63 Op tions a nd Accesso ries 5 Options and Accessories This chapter lists options and accessories available for your analyzer.
Page 64 - Chapter 5; Ordering Options and Accessories
64 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Ordering Options and Accessories Opt ions an d Ac ces sor ie s Ordering Options and Accessories Options and accessories help you configure the analyzer for your specific applications, and enable you to use the analyzer. Options (see page 65 ) Unless specified oth...
Page 65 - Options
Chapter 5 65 Options and Accessories Options Op tions a nd Accesso ries Options Option Number Name Description 0B0 Manual Set on CD-ROM Only The documentation CD-ROM contains the standard documentation set as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search. 0B1 Additional Manual Set An additional set of th...
Page 71 - Accessories; 0 Ohm/75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad
Chapter 5 71 Options and Accessories Accessories Op tions a nd Accesso ries 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 ...
Page 72 - Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers; Frequency Range
72 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Accessories Opt ions an d Ac ces sor ie s 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 minimu...
Page 73 - RF and Transient Limiters; impedance. The tracking
Chapter 5 73 Options and Accessories Accessories Op tions a nd Accesso ries 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 reduces m...
Page 74 - RF Bridges; Noise Sources (for use with PSA Option 119)
74 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Accessories Opt ions an d Ac ces sor ie s RF Bridges The Agilent 86205A 50 Ω RF bridge and 86207A 75 Ω RF bridge can be used with the ESA series to make reflection measurements using an analyzer with tracking generator Option 1DN or 1DQ or with an external signal...
Page 75 - In Ca; In Case of Difficulty
75 In Ca se of Difficult y 6 In Case of Difficulty This chapter includes information on how to check 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 Technol...
Page 76 - Chapter 6; “Check the Basics” on page 78
76 Chapter 6 In Case of Difficulty In Case of Difficulty provide the support you need. Before calling Agilent Technologies, however (or returning an analyzer for service), perform the quick checks listed in “Check the Basics” on page 78 . This check may eliminate the problem. If a problem persists, ...
Page 77 - Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages; Types of Messages; Type of Message
Chapter 6 77 In Case of Difficulty Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages In Ca se of Difficult y Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages 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 an...
Page 78 - Before Calling Agilent Technologies; Check the Basics
78 Chapter 6 In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies Check the Basics ❏ Is there power at the receptacle? ❏ Make sure there is no disk in the front-panel disk drive. ❏ Is the analyzer turned on? Check to see if the green LED...
Page 79 - Perform an Alignment. Press
Chapter 6 79 In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies In Ca se of Difficult y ❏ Perform an Alignment. Press System , Alignments , Align Now, All . ❏ If the previously performed alignments did not resolve the problem, press System , Alignments , Restore Align Defaults . Then press Sy...
Page 80 - Read the Warranty; You can order the service documentation,; Calling Agilent Technologies; Press; Contacting Agilent Technologies
80 Chapter 6 In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies In Case of Difficulty Read the Warranty The warranty for your analyzer is in the front of your Specifications Guide. Please read it and become familiar with its terms. If your analyzer is covered by a separate maintenance agreeme...
Page 81 - Returning an Analyzer for Service; Service Tag; Other Packaging; Attach a completed service tag to the analyzer.
Chapter 6 81 In Case of Difficulty Returning an Analyzer for Service In Ca se of Difficult y 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. Ple...
Page 82 - Mark the shipping container “; FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE; to assure careful handling.
82 Chapter 6 In Case of Difficulty Returning an Analyzer for Service In Case of Difficulty 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 Sea...
Page 83 - Index
Index 83 In dex Numerics 10 MHz reference, turning on 40 50 ohm load 71 , 74 50 ohm RF bridge 74 50 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss pad 71 75 ohm RF bridge 74 A AC probe 71 Accessories 71 accessories 50 ohm directional bridge 74 50 ohm load 71 50 ohm short/load 74 50 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss pad 71 AC probe ...
