Agilent 83434A - Manuals

1 Step 1. Inspect the Shipment 1-3 Step 2. Check the Fuse 1-5 Step 3. Connect the Line-Power Cable 1-6 Step 4. Turn on the Agilent 83434A 1-8 Step 5. Avoid costly repairs 1-9 Step 6. Learn more about our products 1-10 Getting Started

1-2 Getting Started Setting Up the Agilent 83434A Setting Up the Agilent 83434A This chapter shows you how to install your lightwave receiver. After you’ve completed this chapter, continue with Chapter 2, “Using the Agilent 83434A” . Refer to Chapter 3, “Reference” for the following additional infor...

1-3 Getting Started Setting Up the Agilent 83434A Step 1. Inspect the Shipment ❒ Inspect the shipping container for damage. ❒ Inspect the instrument. ❒ Verify that you received the accessories you ordered. Keep the shipping container and cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of t...

1-4 Getting Started Setting Up the Agilent 83434A lent Technologies Sales Office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. The Agilent Sales Office will arrange for repair or replacement at Agilent Technologies’ option without waiting for claim settlement. Serial numbers Agilent Tec...

1-5 Getting Started Setting Up the Agilent 83434A Step 2. Check the Fuse 1 Locate the line-input connector on the instrument’s rear panel. 2 Disconnect the line-power cable if it is connected. 3 Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pry open the fuse holder door. 4 The fuse is housed in a small cont...

1-6 Getting Started Setting Up the Agilent 83434A Step 3. Connect the Line-Power Cable C A U T I O N Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this instrument. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause instrument damage. C A U T I O N Do not connect ac ...

1-7 Getting Started Setting Up the Agilent 83434A 1 Verify that the line power meets the requirements shown in the following table. 2 Connect the line-power cord to the rear-panel connector of the instrument. 3 Connect the other end of the line-power cord to the power receptacle. Various power cable...

1-8 Getting Started Setting Up the Agilent 83434A Step 4. Turn on the Agilent 83434A With the power cable inserted into the line module, turn the lightwave receiver on by pressing the line switch. The green light-emitting diode (LED) should light. N O T E The front panel LINE switch disconnects the ...

1-9 Getting Started Setting Up the Agilent 83434A Step 5. Avoid costly repairs C A U T I O N Fiber-optic connectors are easily damaged when connected to dirty or damaged cables and accessories. The front-panel connectors of the Agilent 83434A are no exception. When you use improper cleaning and hand...

1-10 Getting Started Setting Up the Agilent 83434A Step 6. Learn more about our products To learn more about Agilent Technologies products, visit our website at http://www.agilent.com. If you wish to find out more about your new lightwave receiver, use the key-word “83434A” in your search.

2-2 Using the Agilent 83434A Front-Panel Features Front-Panel Features Figure 2-1. The Agilent 83434A front panel. CLOCK OUT Output is nominally 9.95328 GHz or 10.66423 GHz (option 106). DATA OUT Provides an amplified, non-retimed signal corresponding to the incoming data stream. OPTICAL IN Maximum ...

2-4 Using the Agilent 83434A Quick Confidence Check Quick Confidence Check This procedure verifies the basic functionality of the lightwave receiver. The following equipment is used: • Agilent 83434A lightwave receiver• Pattern generator• Clock source• Optical oscilloscope• Optical source 1 Turn on ...

2-6 Using the Agilent 83434A Agilent 83434A Connection to a Bit-Error-Ratio Test Set Agilent 83434A Connection to a Bit-Error-Ratio Test Set The following procedure describes how to connect the lightwave receiver to a bit-error-ratio test set (BERT). Refer to Figure 2-3 on page 2-7 . Note Before sta...

2-9 Using the Agilent 83434A BER Performance Verification BER Performance Verification This procedure verifies BER performance of the of the Agilent 83434A light-wave receiver with the Agilent 83433A and 71612B. The following equipment is used: • Agilent 83434A lightwave receiver• Agilent 83433A lig...

3 Accessories Supplied 3-2 Options 3-3 Replacement Parts 3-4 Front-Panel Fiber-Optic Adapters 3-5 Power Cords 3-7 Fiber-Optic Connectors 3-8 Choosing the Right Connector 3-8 Inspecting Connectors 3-11 Cleaning Connectors 3-15 Instrument Service 3-18 Preparing the Instrument for Shipping 3-19 Agilent...

3-2 Reference Accessories Supplied Accessories Supplied The Agilent 83434A lightwave receiver is shipped with: • FC/PC connector interface on the optical input of the lightwave receiver unless a different option was ordered. Refer to “Agilent 83434A Options” on page 3-3 for a complete list of the av...

3-3 Reference Options Options Table 3-1. Agilent 83434A Options Option Description Option 011 Diamond (HMS-10) connector interface on the optical input of the lightwave receiver Option 013 DIN connector interface on the optical input of the lightwave receiver Option 014 ST connector interface on the...

3-4 Reference Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Table 3-2. Replacement Parts Description Agilent Part Number APC 3.5 F-to-F (connector saver) 5061-5311 APC 3.5 50 ohm termination 1810-0118 FC/PC connector interface 81000FI

3-7 Reference Power Cords Power Cords Plug Type Cable Part No. Plug Description Length (in/cm) Color Country 250V 8120-13518120-1703 Straight *BS1363A90° 90/22890/228 GrayMint Gray United Kingdom, Cyprus, Nigeria, Zimba-bwe, Singapore 250V 8120-1369 8120-0696 Straight *NZSS198/ASC90° 79/200 87/221 G...

3-8 Reference Fiber-Optic Connectors Fiber-Optic Connectors Today, advances in measurement capabilities make connectors and connec-tion techniques more important than ever. Damage to the connectors on cali-bration and verification devices, test ports, cables, and other devices can degrade measuremen...

3-11 Reference Fiber-Optic Connectors The soft core, while allowing precise centering, is also the chief liability of the connector. The soft material is easily damaged. Care must be taken to mini-mize excessive scratching and wear. While minor wear is not a problem if the glass face is not affected...

3-15 Reference Fiber-Optic Connectors Visual inspection of fiber ends Visual inspection of fiber ends can be helpful. Contamination or imperfections on the cable end face can be detected as well as cracks or chips in the fiber itself. Use a microscope (100X to 200X magnification) to inspect the enti...

3-16 Reference Fiber-Optic Connectors To clean a non-lensed connector C A U T I O N Do not use any type of foam swab to clean optical fiber ends. Foam swabs can leave filmy deposits on fiber ends that can degrade performance. 1 Apply pure isopropyl alcohol to a clean lint-free cotton swab or lens pa...

3-17 Reference Fiber-Optic Connectors C A U T I O N Do not shake, tip, or invert compressed air canisters, because this releases particles in the can into the air. Refer to instructions provided on the compressed air canister. 7 As soon as the connector is dry, connect or cover it for later use. If ...

3-18 Reference Instrument Service Instrument Service Before returning your instrument for servicing, you may want to refer to the Agilent website, www.agilent.com (quick search “83434A”). It contains appli-cation notes and frequently asked questions (FAQ) specific to the 83434A that may answer many ...

3-19 Reference Instrument Service Preparing the Instrument for Shipping 1 Write a complete description of the failure and attach it to the instrument. Include any specific performance details related to the problem. The following information should be returned with the instrument. • Type of service ...

3-21 Reference Instrument Service Agilent TechnologiesService Offices Before returning an instrument for service, call the Agilent Technologies Instrument Support Center at 1 (800) 403-0801. If you continue to experience difficulties, please call one of the numbers listed below. Agilent Technologies...

3-22 Reference Instrument Service Sweden 08-5064 8700 Switzerland (01) 735 7200 Taiwan (886 2) 2-712-0404 United Kingdom 01 344 366666 United States and Canada (800) 403-0801 Agilent Technologies Service Numbers (2 of 2)

4-2 Specifications and Regulatory Information Specifications and Regulatory Information Specifications and Regulatory Information This chapter lists specification and characteristics of the instrument. The dis-tinction between these terms is described as follows: • Specifications describe warranted ...

4-4 Specifications and Regulatory Information Agilent 83434A Specifications and Characteristics Recovered Clock Output Amplitude h Frequency k Frequency (opt. 106) Duty cycle Clock to data alignment l 3 dB bandwidth k Jitter generation g, m Return loss n Impedance 0.5 to 1. 5 V pk-pk 9953.26 to 9953...

4-5 Specifications and Regulatory Information Agilent 83434A Specifications and Characteristics l. Falling clock edge to data transition measured with 2 31 –1 PRBS. m. Integrated phase noise measurement method.n. 9,940 to 9,960 MHz standard, 10624 to 10684 MHz (option 106).o. Standard instrument has...

4-6 Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POL-LUTION DEGREE 2, per IEC 61010-1 and 664 respectively. Notice for Germany: Noise Declaration This is to declare that this instrument is in ...

4-7 Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity

Index Index-1 A ac power cables , 1-7 accessories , 3-2 adapters fiber optic , 3-5 Agilent sales and service offices , 3-21 B BER performance verifying , 2-9 bit-error-ratio test set , 2-6 C cabinet, cleaning , i-iii calibration cycle , 4-2 care of cabinet , i-iii care of fiber optics , 1-9 characte...