Page 2 - ii; Notice
ii 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 aparticular purpose. Agilent Technologies ...
Page 3 - iii; Certification; Regulatory and Warranty Information; The regulatory and warranty information is in the User's Guide.; Assistance; for the nearest office.; Safety Notes; WARNING
iii Certification Agilent Technologies Company certifies that this product met its published specificationsat the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that itscalibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute ofStandards and Technolog...
Page 4 - iv; General Safety Considerations; C for every 100 watts; How to Use This Guide; This guide uses the following conventions:; SOFTKEY
iv General Safety Considerations WARNING For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse onlywith same type and rating (115V operation: T 5A 125V UL/ 230Voperation: T 4A H 250V IEC). The use of other fuses or material isprohibited. WARNING This is a Safety Class I product (provided wi...
Page 5 - Documentation Map
v Documentation Map The Installation and Quick Start Guide provides procedures forinstalling, configuring, and verifying the operation of the analyzer. Italso will help you familiarize yourself with the basic operation of theanalyzer. The User’s Guide shows how to make measurements, explainscommonly...
Page 6 - Contents; Installing Your Analyzer
Contents Contents-vii 1. Installing Your Analyzer Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2STEP 1. Verify the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Installing Your Analyzer
Page 8 - Chapter 1; Introduction; STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements on page 1-7
1-2 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer Introduction Introduction This chapter shows you how to install your analyzer and confirm the correct operation, byfollowing the steps below: • STEP 1. Verify the Shipment on page 1-3 • STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels on pag...
Page 9 - STEP 1. Verify the Shipment; NOTE; Unpack the contents of all the shipping containers.
Chapter 1 1-3 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 1. Verify the Shipment STEP 1. Verify the Shipment NOTE If your analyzer was damaged during shipment, contact your nearest AgilentTechnologies office or sales representative. A list of Agilent Technologies sales andservice offices is provided in Table 2-1 ...
Page 11 - STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and; Analyzer Front Panel; CAUTION; and
Chapter 1 1-5 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels Analyzer Front Panel CAUTION Do not mistake the line switch for the disk eject button. See the figure below. If theline swi...
Page 12 - Analyzer Rear Panel; OUTPUT
1-6 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels Analyzer Rear Panel 1 10 MHZ REFERENCE ADJUST a 2 10 MHZ PRECISION REFERENCE OUTPUT a 3 Fan 4 Line voltage selector switch 5 Power cord receptacle, with fuse 6 KEYBOARD input (mini-DIN) 7 RS-2...
Page 13 - STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements; Ensure the available AC power source; meets the following requirements:; Ensure the operating environment meets; the following requirements:; Verify that the power cable is not
Chapter 1 1-7 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements 1. Set the line-voltage selector to the position that corresponds to the AC powersource. 2. Ensure the available AC power source meets the following re...
Page 15 - STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer; • standard configuration
Chapter 1 1-9 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer This step shows you how to set up your particular analyzer configuration. • standard configuration • Option 1D5 configuration − high stability frequency reference • printer or plotter configuration •...
Page 16 - To Configure the Standard Analyzer; Connect the jumper cable on the analyzer rear panel as shown.
1-10 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer To Configure the Standard Analyzer To Configure an Analyzer with a High Stability FrequencyReference (Option 1D5) Connect test port cables and optional adapters if you are using other connector types. Connect the jumper cable on ...
Page 17 - To Configure the Analyzer with Printers or Plotters; Local
Chapter 1 1-11 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer To Configure the Analyzer with Printers or Plotters 1. Connect your printer or plotter to the corresponding interface. 2. If you are using the parallel interface, press and toggle until your choice of or appears. If you choose: t...
Page 19 - PLOTTER BAUD RATE
Chapter 1 1-13 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer 5. If you will be using the serial port, adjust the analyzer's baud rate until it is equal to the baud rate set on the peripheral by pressing or and the and front panel keys. NOTE The plotter menu is shown as an example. It will ...
Page 21 - to begin; Press each of the following softkeys to; set the date and time, followed by; SET CLOCK
Chapter 1 1-15 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer 9. Press to begin setting and activating the time stampfeature so the analyzer places the timeand date on your hardcopies and diskdirectories. 10. Press each of the following softkeys to set the date and time, followed by . 11. P...
Page 22 - To Configure the Analyzer for Bench Top or Rack Mount Use; There are three kits available for the analyzer:
1-16 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer To Configure the Analyzer for Bench Top or Rack Mount Use There are three kits available for the analyzer: • instrument front handles kit (standard: part number 5062-3990) • cabinet flange kit without front handles (Option 1CM: p...
Page 23 - To Attach Front Handles to the Analyzer (Standard); Ensure that the front handle kit is complete.; Attach the handles to the sides of the front; panel, using three screws for each handle.; Place the new trim strip over the screws on
Chapter 1 1-17 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer To Attach Front Handles to the Analyzer (Standard) 1. Ensure that the front handle kit is complete. 2. Remove the side trim strips. • (2) front handles • (6) screws • (2) trim strips NOTE If any items are damaged ormissing from t...
Page 24 - cabinet mounting the instrument.
1-18 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer To Attach Cabinet Flanges without Front Handles to the Analyzer(Option 1CM) 1. Ensure that the cabinet flange kit is complete. 2. Remove side trim strips. • (2) cabinet mount flanges • (6) screws 3. Attach the cabinet flanges to ...
Page 26 - STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation; • viewing installed options
1-20 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation The following procedures show you how to check your analyzer for correct operation: • viewing installed options • initiating self-test • running operator's check • testing transmission...
Page 27 - To View the Installed Options; Cycle the AC power using the LINE switch, or press; System; SERVICE MENU
Chapter 1 1-21 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation To View the Installed Options 1. Cycle the AC power using the LINE switch, or press . 2. Locate the serial number and configuration options. Compare them to the shipment documents. System SERVICE MENU FIRMWARE REVISION
Page 28 - To Initiate the Analyzer Self-Test; Cycle the AC power using the LINE switch.
1-22 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation To Initiate the Analyzer Self-Test 1. Cycle the AC power using the LINE switch. 2. Watch for the following indications that the analyzer is operating correctly:
Page 29 - To Run the Operator's Check; Preset
Chapter 1 1-23 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation To Run the Operator's Check 1. Connect the equipment as shown. 2. Press . Follow the prompts shown on the analyzer display and then press . 3. ET models only: Press . Follow the prompts shown on the analyzer display and th...
Page 30 - To Test the Transmission Mode; Connect the equipment as shown and press; or; Look at the measurement trace displayed; transmission mode for channel 2, press; TRANSMISSN; Meas
1-24 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation To Test the Transmission Mode 1. Connect the equipment as shown and press . 2. To check the forward transmission mode for channel 2, press or . NOTE The test port return cableshould have low-losscharacteristics to avoid ad...
Page 31 - To Test the Reflection Mode; Connect the equipment as shown and; press; Look at the measurement trace displayed; reflection mode for channel 1, press; If you are ready to start making; measurements, continue with
Chapter 1 1-25 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation To Test the Reflection Mode 1. Connect the equipment as shown and press . 2. Look at the measurement trace displayed on the analyzer. It should be similar tothe trace below. 3. ES models only: To check the reverse reflecti...
Page 32 - STEP 6. Back Up the EEPROM Disk; Description; EEPROM Backup Disk Procedure
1-26 Chapter 1 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 6. Back Up the EEPROM Disk STEP 6. Back Up the EEPROM Disk Description Correction constants are stored in EEPROM on the A7 controller assembly. The advantageof having an EEPROM backup disk is the ability to store all the correction-constant data toa new o...
Page 33 - . Use the front panel knob; The EEPROM backup disk procedure is now complete.; FILE UTILITIES RENAME FILE ERASE TITLE
Chapter 1 1-27 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 6. Back Up the EEPROM Disk 5. Press . Use the front panel knob and the softkey to rename the file “FILE00” to “N12345” where 12345 represents the last 5 digits of the instrument's serial number. (The first characterin the file name must be a letter.) When...
Page 35 - Chapter 2; Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements; Analyzer Front Panel on page 2-3
2-2 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Introduction Introduction The information and procedures in this chapter teach you how to make measurements andwhat to do if you encounter a problem with your analyzer. The following sections areincluded: • Analyzer Front Panel on page 2-3...
Page 36 - measurement results for later analysis.; Disk eject button. This button ejects the disk from the disk drive.; measurement and display functions of the active display channel.; Return
Chapter 2 2-3 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Analyzer Front Panel Analyzer Front Panel CAUTION Do not mistake the line switch for the disk eject button. See the figure below.If the line switch is mistakenly pushed, the instrument will be turned off,losing all settings and data that h...
Page 38 - Measurement Procedure; Step 1. Choose measurement parameters with your test device; Step 2. Make a measurement calibration
Chapter 2 2-5 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Measurement Procedure Measurement Procedure This is a general measurement procedure that is used throughout the guide to illustratethe use of the analyzer. Step 1. Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected • Press the k...
Page 39 - Learning to Make Transmission Measurements; Step 1. Choose the measurement parameters with your test device; key to return the analyzer to a known state.; Device Connections for a Transmission Measurement; Choose the following measurement settings:
2-6 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements This example procedure shows you how to measure the transmission response of a10.24 GHz bandpass filter. The measurement parameters listed are unique to ...
Page 40 - Step 2. Perform a measurement calibration; Figure 2-3 Connections for a “Thru” Calibration Standard; Cal
Chapter 2 2-7 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Step 2. Perform a measurement calibration 1. Disconnect your test device from the analyzer. 2. Connect a “thru” between the measurement cables, as shown in Figure 2-3 . Include all the adapters th...
Page 41 - Step 3. Measure the device; Measuring Insertion Loss; Reconnect your test device as in; Figure 2-4 Example Measurement of Insertion Loss; Scale Ref; AUTO SCALE; Marker
2-8 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Step 3. Measure the device Measuring Insertion Loss 1. Reconnect your test device as in Figure 2-1 on page 2-3 . 2. Reposition the measurement trace for the best view. This can be done by pressing...
Page 42 - Step 4. Output measurement results
Chapter 2 2-9 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Step 4. Output measurement results This example procedure shows how to output (store) measurement results to a disk. For more information on creating a hardcopy of the measurement results, refer t...
Page 43 - Measuring Other Transmission Characteristics; Measuring 3 dB Bandwidth.; MKR ZERO; Marker Search; WIDTHS on OFF
2-10 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Measuring Other Transmission Characteristics Using the analyzer marker functions, you can derive several important filter parametersfrom the measurement trace that is shown on the analyzer displa...
Page 45 - Measuring Passband Flatness or Ripple.; the
2-12 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Transmission Measurements Measuring Passband Flatness or Ripple. Passband flatness (or ripple) is the variation in insertion loss over a specified portion of thepassband. Continue with the following steps to measure passb...
Page 46 - Learning to Make Reflection Measurements; illustrates two ways to; reflection coefficient (; or S
Chapter 2 2-13 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements This example procedure shows you how to measure the reflection response of a 10.24 GHzbandpass filter. The measurement parameter values listed are unique to...
Page 47 - Choose the following measurement parameters:; REFLECTION
2-14 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Step 1. Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected 1. Press the key to return the analyzer to a known state. 2. Connect your test device as shown in Figure 2-8 . If using a load,...
Page 48 - Connections for an S; RETURN
Chapter 2 2-15 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Step 2. Make a measurement calibration Follow these instructions to perform an S 11 or reflection 1-port error correction: 1. Select a calibration kit that is appropriate to your device under test....
Page 49 - to complete the process.; Measuring Return Loss.; Connect your device to PORT 1 or the REFLECTION port.; Figure 2-10 Example Measurement of Return Loss; SAVE STATE
2-16 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements 6. Press to complete the process. Step 3. Measure the device Measuring Return Loss. 1. Connect your device to PORT 1 or the REFLECTION port. 2. Press to reposition the trace. 3. Press to read the r...
Page 50 - “To Configure the Analyzer with; “To Configure; Figure 2-11 Example Measurement Title; Display; MORE TITLE ERASE TITLE; SYSTEM CONTROLLER; Copy; PRINT MONOCHROME
Chapter 2 2-17 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Step 4. Output measurement results This step in the procedure shows you how to output the measurement results to a printer. For in-depth information on creating a hardcopy of the measurement result...
Page 51 - Measuring Other Reflection Characteristics; Measuring Reflection Coefficient; to recall the calibrated reflection measurement; Figure 2-12 Example Reflection Coefficient Measurement Trace; RECALL STATE; Format; LIN MAG
2-18 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Measuring Other Reflection Characteristics You can derive several important filter parameters from the measurement shown on theanalyzer display. The following set of procedures is a continuation of...
Page 52 - Press; SWR
Chapter 2 2-19 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Measuring Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) Press so the analyzer shows the same data in terms of standing-wave-ratio (SWR), as shown in Figure 2-13 . Now the analyzer shows the measurement data in the uni...
Page 53 - Measuring S; units full scale; POLAR; Marker Fctn; MARKER MODE MENU POLAR MKR MENU
2-20 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Measuring S 11 and S 22 or Reflection in a Polar Format. 1. Press . 2. Press to reposition the trace, as shown in Figure 2-14 . The analyzer shows the results of an S 11 or reflection measurement w...
Page 55 - Figure 2-15 Example Impedance Measurement Trace; • Measuring Admittance; To change the display to an inverse Smith chart graticule and; Figure 2-16 Example Admittance Measurement Trace
2-22 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements Learning to Make Reflection Measurements Figure 2-15 Example Impedance Measurement Trace • Measuring Admittance To change the display to an inverse Smith chart graticule and the marker information to read admittance, press . As shown in F...
Page 56 - If You Encounter a Problem; If the analyzer display does not light:; analyzer power module.; Refer to; Figure 2-17 Line Fuse Removal and Replacement
Chapter 2 2-23 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements If You Encounter a Problem If You Encounter a Problem If you have difficulty when installing or using the analyzer, check the following list ofcommonly encountered problems and troubleshooting procedures. If the problem that youencounter ...
Page 57 - If the display lights, but the ventilation fan does not start:; Data Entry Problems; If there is no RF signal at the front-panel port:; SOURCE PWR
2-24 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements If You Encounter a Problem If the display lights, but the ventilation fan does not start: ❏ Check that the fan is not obstructed. To check the fan, follow these steps: 1. Switch the LINE power to the off position. 2. Check that the fan bl...
Page 58 - If the error message:
Chapter 2 2-25 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements If You Encounter a Problem CAUTION If the error message: CAUTION: OVERLOAD ON INPUT X, POWER REDUCED appears on the analyzer display, too much source power is being applied atthe input. In such a case, the input power will need to be redu...
Page 59 - Table 2-1 Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices; UNITED STATES
2-26 Chapter 2 Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements If You Encounter a Problem Table 2-1 Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices UNITED STATES Instrument Support CenterAgilent Technologies(800) 403-0801 EUROPEAN FIELD OPERATIONS HeadquartersAgilent Technologies S.A.150, Route du Nan...
Page 60 - Index
Index Index 1 Numerics 3 dB bandwidth measuring , 2-10 6 dB bandwidth measuring , 2-11 A active channel keys location , 2-4 admittance measuring , 2-22 Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices , 2-26 analyzer configuration , 1-9 – 1-19 attaching cabinet flanges with front handles , 1-19 attach...
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