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Page 3 - Legal Information; Notice
Legal Information 3 Legal Information 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 part...
Page 4 - Limitation of Warranty
Legal Information 4 Limitation of Warranty The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product,...
Page 5 - General Safety Information; WARNING; Sound Emission; Herstellerbescheinigung; At operator position.
General Safety Information 5 General Safety Information The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this sensor. Failure to comply with these precautions or specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of des...
Page 6 - Conventions; This guide uses cautions and warnings to denote hazards.; Caution; Power Meter Front Panel Operation; A function name in display-font indicates the use of
General Safety Information 6 Conventions The following text and format conventions are used to highlight items of safety and the operation of the associated power meter. Safety This guide uses cautions and warnings to denote hazards. Caution Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedur...
Page 7 - Documentation; Sensors Covered by Manual
Documentation 7 Documentation Sensors Covered by Manual These sensors have a two-part serial number: the prefix (two letters and the first four numbers), and the suffix (the last four numbers). The two letters identify the country in which the unit was manufactured. The four numbers of the prefix ar...
Page 9 - Table of Contents; Page
Table of Contents Page 9 Legal Information..................................................................................... 3 Notice ................................................................................................. 3Certification......................................................
Page 11 - Introduction
Page 12 - Figure 1 Typical HP E-series E9300 power sensors.
12 What You’ll FindIn This Chapter This Chapter introduces you to the HP E-series E9300 power sensors, some detail on their operation, the minimum power meter requirements and connecting to your power meter. It contains the following sections: • “General Information” on page 13 • “The Agilent E-Seri...
Page 13 - General Information; Welcome to the HP E-series E9300 power sensors; Power Meter Requirements
General Information 13 General Information Welcome to the HP E-series E9300 power sensors Operating and Service Guide ! This guide contains information about the initial inspection, operation, specifications and repair of the HP E-series E9300 power sensors. Use this guide as a supplement to the Agi...
Page 14 - The Agilent E-Series E9300 Power Sensors in Detail; shows a block diagram of this technique.; Figure 2 Simplified Block Diagram of Diode Pair/Attenuator/Diode
General Information 14 The Agilent E-Series E9300 Power Sensors in Detail Most power sensors used for measuring average power employ either thermocouple or diode technologies. Diode based sensors frequently rely on the application of correction factors to extend their dynamic range beyond their squa...
Page 16 - Getting Started; Initial Inspection; On the power meter press; Figure 3 Power Meter Firmware Version Screen; Service
Getting Started 16 Getting Started Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or packaging material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked mechanically and electrically. If there is mechanical damage, notify the...
Page 17 - Interconnections and Calibration
Getting Started 17 First check the section labelled '635HYLVLRQ . Release A.01.11 or later is required. If your power meter has an earlier release, please contact your nearest Service Office (listed on page -70) to arrange an upgrade. Next check the section labelled 0DLQ):5HY . Release A1.04.00 or l...
Page 18 - Specifications; Calibration Procedure Using Agilent E-Series
Getting Started 18 • On the power meter, press , (or / ). During zeroing the wait symbol is displayed. • When the wait period is complete connect the Agilent E-series power sensor to the power meter’s POWER REF output. • Press (or , / ). The wait symbol is again displayed during calibration. On comp...
Page 19 - Making Measurements
Page 21 - Power Meter Configuration Changes; Figure 4 Auto-averaging Settings
Power Meter Configuration Changes 21 Power Meter Configuration Changes The Agilent EPM series power meter recognizes when an Agilent E-series E9300 power sensor is connected. The sensor calibration data is automatically read by the power meter. In addition, the HP E-series E9300 power sensors change...
Page 22 - Measuring Spread Spectrum and Multitone Signals; Figure 5 Spread Spectrum Signal
Measuring Spread Spectrum and Multitone Signals 22 Measuring Spread Spectrum and Multitone Signals To achieve high data transfer rates within a given bandwidth, many transmission schemes are based around phase and amplitude (I and Q) modulation. These include CDMA, W-CDMA and digital television. The...
Page 23 - CDMA Signal Measurements; Figure 6 Wideband CDMA Error of Agilent E-series E9300 power
Measuring Spread Spectrum and Multitone Signals 23 CDMA Signal Measurements Figure 6 and Figure 7 show typical results obtained when measuring a CDMA signal. In these examples, the error is determined by measuring the source at the amplitude of interest, with and without CDMA modulation, adding atte...
Page 24 - Multitone Signal Measurements; Figure 8 Calibration Factors versus Frequency; key on the power meter.; l F
Measuring Spread Spectrum and Multitone Signals 24 Multitone Signal Measurements In addition to wide dynamic range, the HP E-series E9300 power sensors also have an exceptionally flat calibration factor versus frequency response across the entire frequency range as shown in Figure 8. This is ideal f...
Page 25 - Measuring TDMA Signals; Power Meter and Sensor Operation; Note
Measuring TDMA Signals 25 Measuring TDMA Signals Power Meter and Sensor Operation The voltages generated by the diode detectors in the power sensor can be very small. Gain and signal conditioning are required to allow accurate measurement. This is achieved using a 220 Hz (440 Hz in fast mode) square...
Page 26 - Programming Guide; Achieving Stable Results with GSM Signals
Measuring TDMA Signals 26 Note You should also ensure the filter is not reset when a step increase or decrease in power is detected by switching the step detection off. Switch off step detection as follows: 1. Press , , . 2. Press the softkey to access the filter menu. 3. Press to highlight . The se...
Page 27 - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Measurements
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Measurements 27 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Measurements The low frequency range of the Agilent 9304A make it the ideal choice for making EMC measurements to CISPR (Comite International Special Perturbations Radioelectriques) requirements, and electromagne...
Page 28 - Measurement Accuracy and Speed; Setting the Range; Table 1 Sensor Ranges; dBm
Measurement Accuracy and Speed 28 Measurement Accuracy and Speed The power meter has no internal ranges. The only ranges you can set are those of the HP E-series E9300 power sensors (and other HP E-series power sensors). With an Agilent E-series E9300 power sensor the range can be set either automat...
Page 29 - Measurement Considerations; Characteristic; Input Settings
Measurement Accuracy and Speed 29 Configure the power meter as follows: Note The example shows the key labels for a single channel power meter. Dual channel meters are similar, adding channel identification to the softkey labels. 1. Press , . The current setting is displayed under the softkey. 2. To...
Page 30 - Speed and Averaging
Measurement Accuracy and Speed 30 power path (-10 dBm to +20 dBm) should be used to ensure a more accurate measurement of this signal. However, range holding in “UPPER” (the high power path), for a more accurate measurement, results in considerably more filtering. Speed and Averaging The same signal...
Page 32 - 5°C unless otherwise; Sensor; dBm to
Introduction 32 Introduction The Agilent E-series E9300 power sensors are average, wide dynamic range power sensors designed for use with the Agilent EPM series power meters. These specifications are valid ONLY after proper calibration of the power meter and apply for continuous wave (CW) signals un...
Page 33 - Frequency Range; GHz to 6 GHz
E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 33 E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications Frequency Range Connector Type Type - N (Male) 50 ohm Maximum SWR(25°C ± 10°C) Frequency Range E9300A 10 MHz to 18.0 GHz E9301A 10 MHz to 6.0 GHz E9304A 9 kHz to 6.0 GHz Frequency SWR E9300A 10 MHz to 30 MHz 1.15 30 M...
Page 34 - GHz
E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 34 Maximum SWR(0°C to +55°C) Figure 9 Typical SWR 10 MHz to 18 GHz (25°C ± 10°C) Frequency SWR E9300A 10 MHz to 30 MHz 1.21 30 MHz to 2 GHz 1.15 2 GHz to 14 GHz 1.20 14 GHz to 16 GHz 1.23 16 GHz to 18 GHz 1.27 E9301A 10 MHz to 30 MHz 1.21 30 MHz to 2 GHz 1.15 ...
Page 35 - Figure 10 Typical SWR 9 kHz to 6 GHz; Maximum Power
E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 35 Figure 10 Typical SWR 9 kHz to 6 GHz (25°C ± 10°C) E9304A Maximum Power +25 dBm (320 mW) average+33 dBm peak (2 W) <10 µ s Maximum DC Voltage The Agilent E9304A sensor is dc coupled. DC coupling of the input allows excellent low frequency coverage. Howev...
Page 36 - Power Linearity; After Zero and Calibration at ambient environmental conditions.; Power Level
E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 36 Figure 11 Typical Power Error Introduced in an Agilent E9304A power sensor by DC Voltage Power Linearity After Zero and Calibration at ambient environmental conditions. Power Level Linearity 25°C ± 10°C Linearity 0°C to 55°C -60 dBm to -10 dBm ± 3.0% ± 3.5%...
Page 37 - or small changes; Measurement
E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 37 Figure 12 Typical Power Linearity at 25°C, after zero and calibration, with associated Measurement Uncertainty Note If the temperature changes after calibration and you choose not to re-calibrate the sensor, Additional Power Linearity Error (next table) sho...
Page 39 - Switching Point; Switching Point Hysteresis; has been added. This hysteresis causes; Normal
E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 39 Switching Point The Agilent E-series E9300 power sensors have two paths, a low power path covering -60 dBm to -10 dBm, and a high power path covering -10 dBm to +20 dBm. The power meter automatically selects the proper power level path. To avoid unnecessary...
Page 40 - Settling Time; In; FAST
E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 40 Settling Time In FAST mode (using Free Run trigger), for a 10 dB decreasing power step, the settling time is: Time E4418B 10 ms 1 1. When a power step crosses the auto-range switch point of the sensor, add 25 ms. E4419B 20 ms a Number of Averages 1 2 4 8 16...
Page 41 - Calibration Factor and Reflection Coefficient; ) relates to the SWR according to the; Normal Mode; X2 Mode; S W R
E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 41 Figure 14 Autofilter, default resolution, 10 dB decreasing power step (not across the switching point ) Calibration Factor and Reflection Coefficient Calibration Factor (CF) and Reflection Coefficient (Rho) data are provided on a data sheet included with th...
Page 42 - Frequency
E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 42 Cal Factor Uncertainty (Low Power Path,-60 to -10 dBm) Cal Factor Uncertainty (High Power Path,-10 to +20 dBm) Frequency Uncertainty (25 °C ±± 10° C) Uncertainty (0 °C to 55°C) E9300A E9301A E9304A E9300A E9301A E9304A 9 kHz to 10 MHz - - ± 1.7% - - ± 2.0% ...
Page 43 - General; Storage and Shipment
E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 43 General Physical Characteristics Net Weight 0.18 kg (0.4 lb) Dimensions Length: 130 mm (5.1 in) Width: 38 mm (1.5 in)Height: 30 mm (1.2 in) Storage and Shipment Environment The sensor should be stored in a clean, dry environment Temperature -55°C to +75°C R...
Page 44 - E9300/1B and H Power Sensor Specifications
E9300/1B and H Power Sensor Specifications 44 E9300/1B and H Power Sensor Specifications Frequency Range Connector Type Type - N (Male) 50 ohm Maximum SWR (25°C ± 10°C) Frequency Range E9300B/H 10 MHz to 18.0 GHz E9301B/H 10 MHz to 6.0 GHz Frequency SWR E9300B 10 MHz to 2 GHz 1.12 2 GHz to 12.4 GHz ...
Page 45 - Maximum SWR
E9300/1B and H Power Sensor Specifications 45 Maximum SWR (0°C to +55°C) Figure 15 E9300B Typical SWR (25°C ± 10°C) Frequency SWR E9300B 10 MHz to 2 GHz 1.14 2 GHz to 12.4 GHz 1.18 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz 1.25 E9301B 10 MHz to 6 GHz 1.14 E9300H 10 MHz to 8 GHz 1.17 8 GHz to 12.4 GHz 1.26 12.4 GHz to 18 G...
Page 49 - °C, for small changes
E9300/1B and H Power Sensor Specifications 49 Figure 18 E9300H Typical Power Linearity at 25°C, after zero and calibration with associated Measurement Uncertainty Note If the temperature changes after calibration and you choose not to re-calibrate the sensor, Additional Power Linearity Error (next t...
Page 50 - Additional Power Linearity Error due to Change in Temperature
E9300/1B and H Power Sensor Specifications 50 Additional Power Linearity Error due to Change in Temperature Figure 19 shows the typical uncertainty in making a relative power measurement, using the same power meter channel and same power sensor to obtain the reference and measured values. It assumes...
Page 51 - EPM power meter at 25°C; Reference Power
E9300/1B and H Power Sensor Specifications 51 Figure 19 Relative Mode Power Measurement Linearity with Agilent EPM power meter at 25°C ± 10°C (typical) Switching Point The Agilent E-series E9300 power sensors have two paths, a lower path and a higher path. The power meter automatically selects the p...
Page 54 - decreasing power step (not across the switching point); Mode
E9300/1B and H Power Sensor Specifications 54 Figure 20 E9300/1B & H Autofilter, default resolution, 10 dB decreasing power step (not across the switching point) Calibration Factor and Reflection Coefficient Calibration Factor (CF) and Reflection Coefficient (Rho) data are provided on a data she...
Page 55 - GHz to
E9300/1B and H Power Sensor Specifications 55 Maximum uncertainties of the CF data are listed in the following tables. As the Agilent E-series E9300 power sensors have two independent measurement paths (high and low power paths), there are two calibration factor uncertainty tables for each sensor. T...
Page 60 - Cleaning
General Information 60 General Information This chapter contains information about general maintenance, performance tests, troubleshooting and repair of Agilent E-series E9300 power sensors. Cleaning Use a clean, damp cloth to clean the body of the Agilent E-series E9300 power sensor. Connector Clea...
Page 61 - Performance Test
Performance Test 61 Performance Test Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) and Reflection Coefficient (Rho) Performance Test This section does not establish preset SWR test procedures since there are several test methods and different equipment available for testing the SWR or reflection coefficient. Therefore,...
Page 63 - Replaceable Parts
Replaceable Parts 63 Replaceable Parts Figure 25 is the illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) that identifies all of the replaceable parts. To order a part, quote the Agilent part number, specify the quantity required, and address the order to the nearest Agilent office. Note Within the USA, it is bette...
Page 64 - Figure 25 Illustrated Parts Break down
Replaceable Parts 64 Figure 25 Illustrated Parts Break down
Page 67 - Principles of Operation
Service 67 Service Service instructions consist of principles of operation, troubleshooting, and repairs. Principles of Operation The A1 Bulkhead assembly on the Agilent E-series E9300 power sensors provides a 50 ohm load to the RF signal applied to the power sensor. The A1 Bulkhead assembly on the ...
Page 68 - Troubleshooting; Repair of Defective Sensor; Disassemble the power sensor by performing the following steps:
Service 68 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting information is intended to first isolate the power sensor, the cable, or the power meter as the defective component. When the power sensor is isolated, an appropriate Sensor Module must be used for repair. If error message 241 or 310 is indicated on the pow...
Page 69 - Figure 26 Removing Power Sensor Shell; Reassembly Procedure
Service 69 Figure 26 Removing Power Sensor Shell 1. At the rear of the power sensor, insert the blade of a screwdriver between the plastic shells (See Figure 26). To prevent damage to the plastic shells use a screwdriver blade as wide as the slot between the two shells. 2. Pry alternately at both si...
Page 70 - Sales and Service Offices
Sales and Service Offices 70 Sales and Service Offices For more information about Agilent Technologies test and measurement products, applications, services, and for a current sales office listing, visit our web site:http://www.agilent.com You can also contact one of the following centers and ask fo...
