Page 3 - Contents; Instrument Messages
Contents 3 T a bl e of Co n tents 1. Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Error Queues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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4 Contents T a b le of C o nten ts Procedure (10 MHz to 500 MHz) E4401B and E4411B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Procedure (501 MHz to 1.0 GHz) E4401B and E4411B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Procedure (1.01 GHz to 1.5 GHz) E4401B and E4411B . . ...
Page 7 - Alphabetical Listing; In
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing 7 In st ru m e n t Me s sag es (ADC Align Failure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 (FM Demod Align Failure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 30 - Chapter 1; Instrument Messages Introduction; Error
30 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Instrument Messages Introduction The analyzer can generate various messages that appear on the display during operation. There are four types of messages. This chapter describes the following types of mess...
Page 31 - Error Queues; for more information on the; System; then; Show Errors; Table 1-1. Characteristics of the Error Queue; Characteristic; Overflow Handling; the error message, and the number of times the error occurred.; Use SCPI query
Chapter 1 31 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Error Queues There are two types of error queues, front panel and remote interface. These two queues are viewed and managed separately. Refer to Table 1-1. for more information on the characteristics of th...
Page 32 - Error Message Format
32 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Error Message Format The system–defined error numbers are chosen on an enumerated (“1 of N”) basis. The error messages are listed in numerical order according to the error message number. Status and Inform...
Page 33 - Error Message Types; Query Errors
Chapter 1 33 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Error Message Types Events do not generate more than one type of error. For example, an event that generates a query error will not generate a device-specific, execution, or command error. − 499 to − 400: ...
Page 34 - Error Messages; NOTE
34 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Instrument Messages Error Messages NOTE Error numbers are displayed in the error queue, not on the display. To see an error number, press System , Show Errors . None Hardware Fail ESA message NOT USED A hardware failur...
Page 36 - Missing device hardware. For example, an option is not installed.
36 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es − 253 Corrupt media A removable media was found to be bad or incorrectly formatted. Any existing data on the media may have been lost. − 250 Mass storage error; EEPROM write timeout on EEPROM Failure to initialize EEPR...
Page 37 - User in ext mix and tries turning on internal preamp.; Error numbers are displayed in the error queue, not on the display.
Chapter 1 37 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es … External mixing unavailable when preamp on Internal preamp is on and user tries to select external mixing. … FFT unavailable when Sig ID is on User in ext mix with Sig ID on and try to select Manual:FFT … Settings Co...
Page 38 - message was received before the end length
38 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es –178 Expression data not allowed A legal expression data was encountered, but was not allowed by the device at this point in parsing. –171 Invalid expression The expression data element was invalid (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7...
Page 42 - Auto Couple; with no tracking generator; Peak Search
42 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 108 Cal Oscillator Unlock Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office. 129 Meas Uncal The measurement is uncalibrated, usually due to sweeping a narrow RBW filter too quickly. Check th...
Page 43 - Preselection of frequencies below
Chapter 1 43 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 206 Unable to initialize flatness data A failure occurred in setting the flatness data in the internal EEROM. Get in touch with your local Agilent Technologies sales and service office. 207 Unable to store flatness dat...
Page 44 - Presel Center
44 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 221 Invalid option, unable to uninstall package You have attempted to remove a personality that is not currently installed. Verify command was entered correctly. 222 Command not valid when no measurement is active Indi...
Page 45 - The analyzer could not find the specified file.
Chapter 1 45 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 601 PSA only612 ESA only File not found The analyzer could not find the specified file. 601 Floppy disk full The floppy disk is full. Clear some space by deleting unwanted files. 602 PSA only605 ESA only Media is prote...
Page 46 - WARNING; : Contact the factory if you see this error.
46 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 605 Data corrupt or stale; EEPROM copy of <file> WARNING : Contact the factory if you see this error. This error indicates that a file stored in EEPROM has become corrupt and the Hamming codes are unable to repai...
Page 47 - IS ALREADY
Chapter 1 47 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 609 Restoration of NVRAM data This error indicates that a file stored in Non-Volatile RAM has been corrected based on the Hamming codes stored with the file. After the correction, the file will contain the same data as...
Page 48 - The file that you were trying to load is corrupt.
48 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 603 PSA only615 ESA only File is corrupt Corrupted file The file that you were trying to load is corrupt. 617 Wrong density floppy inserted The floppy disk has the wrong density. It should be 1.44 MB. 618 Illegal write...
Page 50 - HEADER; or; MERGE; commands does not have the expected length for the; DATA; limit or corrections file.
50 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 728 In <filename>, line <nnn>: separator missing The [ HEADER ] section of a file contains entries requiring an equal (=) sign, such as <keyword> = <value>. This message appears if the equal sig...
Page 52 - Query of state over the remote interface was unsuccessful.; Attempt to load a file failed the file was not loaded.
52 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 759 Unable to load state saved from firmware Rev A.xx.xx; Restore Sys\nDefaults Unable to load state A saved state file from a newer firmware revision was attempted to be loaded into an older instrument. 760 ESA only U...
Page 53 - ) was entered correctly and that the requested personality is; Normalize; key function is explained in detail.; File; You sent a remote command to do one of the following:
Chapter 1 53 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 769 ESA only Invalid instrument mode You have attempted to switch to an instrument mode that is currently not installed. Confirm that the mode name (for INST:SEL ) or number (for INST:NSEL ) was entered correctly and t...
Page 54 - Greater than 10000: Measurement Applications Errors
54 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 787 WBIF Self Test Failed Variable resistor 122 performs a loop-back self-test on power up. It does an ADC image calibration, then stores a sine wave in RAM and plays it out the DAC. It then measures the carrier power,...
Page 56 - Demodulation is in an unknown state. Press; Preset; get in touch with your service center.
56 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10141 Sync word not found in frame (Burst Type) One or more active GSM bursts that match the selected burst type have been detected in the RF input signal, but none contain the selected Training Sequence Code (TSC). Th...
Page 57 - The measurement requires a built-in tracking generator.
Chapter 1 57 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10149 Opt BAH DSP algorithm code file requires upgrade. The Digital Signal Processing algorithm code file revision is not supported by the currently loaded personality version. Refer to the user’s guide for the persona...
Page 58 - Measure; key is grayed out. Reinstall the; Meas Setup
58 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10158 This operation requires a measurement to be active. 10159 Entire trace is below threshold level The measurement cannot operate properly because the trace has completely fallen below the threshold level. Change th...
Page 59 - Inspect Spur
Chapter 1 59 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10166 Cannot locate the file that contains the list of cable types. The cable file may have been moved or deleted accidentally. Reinstall the measurement personality. This message is applicable to the GSM (Option BAH) ...
Page 61 - Mode Setup; Check instrument settings and restart measurement.
Chapter 1 61 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10219 Awaiting trigger The measurement requires a trigger to be present. If the trigger does not occur or is delayed, this message will be displayed. Check your trigger settings. 10227 Measurement suspended until carri...
Page 62 - RF Board SR Osc Unlocked. Contact service center.; key and the frequency on the same; key before trying to load a; Load Table
62 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10238 RF Board SR Osc Unlocked. Contact service center. This message occurs if the sample rate (SR) oscillator on Option B7E is in an unlocked state. This indicates broken hardware. 10239 Opt Freq Ref setting does not ...
Page 63 - Table could not be saved.; Save Table; key to save a valid table. Then edit the valid; Center the signal. (There must be a point on the trace that is “X dB”
Chapter 1 63 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10259 Table could not be saved. This message occurs if the C: drive is full or corrupt. Check the amount of space left on the drive. 10260 Table could not be loaded. When trying to load a table, the previous table has ...
Page 65 - You have attempted to hold either
Chapter 1 65 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10353 There is no valid result to hold. You have attempted to hold either ∆ f1 or ∆ f2 before it has been measured. 10360 Can’t compute result - not enough transitions. This message is displayed when the measurement ca...
Page 66 - Wideband calibration not valid until Align Now, All performed.; Wideband Cal; has been selected and successfully; Symbol Rate; and the
66 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10401 Valid burst not found in frame (Burst Type). No active bursts that match the Burst Type have been detected in the RF input signal. The search was performed over the complete frame. 10402 Valid burst not found in ...
Page 67 - This error only occurs when; RF Amptd; is selected for; Burst Sync
Chapter 1 67 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10413 B7D DSP Code Install Fail Opt.229. Contact your Service Center. The Digital Signal Processor algorithm files required to perform the demodulation are not present in the analyzer. Reinstall the measurement persona...
Page 68 - Cannot lock to carrier.
68 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10421 Cannot lock to carrier. This error only occurs when attempting to demodulate OFFSET QPSK signals. It indicates that the demodulation algorithm is unable to lock to your signal. Possible causes may be: 1. There is...
Page 71 - Check the Ref Trace is turned on, and contains some valid trace data.
Chapter 1 71 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10529 Failed to Load trace. Bad file format. The load trace operation could not be completed, as the input file was not in the expected format. You can only load traces that were previously saved using the ’Save Trace’...
Page 72 - Restart; key to clear the problem. This can be; Burst Type; Cannot synchronize the frame trigger to the even second clock.
72 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10537 Cancellation trace has different X-Scale to Smoothed trace. When performing phase noise cancellation, you need to supply a reference trace that will be used to cancel out the background noise of the analyzer. The...
Page 73 - Change RF Sync Delay.
Chapter 1 73 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10618 Dynamic range not optimum 10620 Cannot synchronize to RF amplitude (burst error) 10622 GSM RF sync delay is out of range Change RF Sync Delay. 10624 Sync word not found In a GSM measurement using demodulation, th...
Page 74 - if the; This error message appears when an in Slot power measurement
74 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10652 EVM Measurement only supports EDGE TCH burst type 10654 Unable to demodulate signal 10655 Input overload Excessive input power has been detected which will cause the ADC to clip the signal. Reduce the signal leve...
Page 75 - Sync Word
Chapter 1 75 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10778 Valid PRACH burst not found. This error message appears when an PRACH power measurement ( Waveform/Chip Power ) is selected and a valid PRACH burst is not found. 10801 to 10900: cdma2000 Error Messages (Option B7...
Page 77 - LOG FILE FULL, CLEAR FOR FURTHER ERROR LOGGING
Chapter 1 77 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 10977 PARAMETER ERROR, <name of offending parameter> When the “GRAT” or “ANNOT” 8566 series commands are used with arguments other than ON, OFF, 1 or 0. 10978 INVALID ITEM, <offending item> The invalid item...
Page 78 - A mode setup error occurred because of one of the following:
78 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 12304 Alignment Failed Calibration failed because an error was encountered at some point during the calibration (for example gain < 0) 12305 Mode Setup Error A mode setup error occurred because of one of the followi...
Page 80 - Noise Figure DLP requires Noise Source Control Hardware
80 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Attempt to load/store table data with an incorrect extension. 12775 Failed to store Limit line Attempt to load/store table data with an incorrect extension. 12776 Incorrect filename, allowable extensions LIM Attempt to...
Page 81 - Instrument Messages Without Numbers; Error Messages Without Numbers; Attempt to change signal data failed.
Chapter 1 81 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es 13101 to 13200: Flexible Digital Modulation Analysis Error Messages (Option 241) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the Flexible Digital Modulation Analysis persona...
Page 82 - Awaiting valid signal.; Informational Messages
82 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Error Awaiting valid signal. This indicates that software enhanced triggering is ON and 5 successive failures have been detected within a demod measurement Error Signal frequency malformed. Signal not added. Error Unab...
Page 83 - Atten auto set to 15 dB; Amplitude; Channel frequency outside device’s transmit band.; Meas Setup, Edit Table
Chapter 1 83 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Informational <name1> <filename1> file renamed to <name2> <filename2> File name1 has been successfully renamed to file name2. Informational Atten auto set to 15 dB Indicates that an input signal...
Page 86 - Delete Now; Waiting for end of data acquisition to access floppy disk; Status Messages
86 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Informational The file containing the list of cable types has been updated. The file update was successful. Informational This measurement does not support the *.CSV file format. When utilizing the Phase Noise Personal...
Page 87 - status bit only, no message
Chapter 1 87 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Status (ADC Align Failure) status bit only, no message The alignment routine was unable to align the analog-to-digital converter (ADC). Status Align Now All Needed (Align Needed) The instrument requires complete alignm...
Page 88 - Coupling
88 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Status DC Coupled Indicates the input of the analyzer is DC coupled ( Input/Output , Coupling (DC) ). This setting is necessary when measuring frequencies below 100 kHz on E4402B with Option UKB, E4404B, and E4405B ana...
Page 90 - Log Corr Off (no corresponding status bit); Measurement outside Internal Preamp range; ESC; CAUTION
90 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Status LO Out Unlevel (LO Out Unleveled) Indicates the output of the local oscillator (LO) has become unleveled. This condition must be corrected to make valid measurements. Status LO Unlevel (LO Unleveled) Indicates t...
Page 92 - Annunciator Bar Messages; Align Now All Needed (Align Needed) on page 87
92 Chapter 1 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages In st ru m e n t Me s sag es Status Stop freq must be less than fixed LO freq The current measurement mode requires that the stop frequency must be less than the fixed LO frequency. Status Stop freq must be less than stop RF freq The current measu...
Page 95 - Functional Tests
Page 96 - Chapter 2; unct; What You Will Find in This Chapter; What Are the Functional Tests?; This chapter includes the following:
96 Chapter 2 Functional Tests What You Will Find in This Chapter F unct iona l T ests What You Will Find in This Chapter This chapter describes the functional tests and provides information on how to perform them. What Are the Functional Tests? Functional tests are tests of various instrument parame...
Page 97 - onal; Before Performing a Functional Test
Chapter 2 97 Functional Tests What You Will Find in This Chapter Functi onal T e sts — Frequency Readout Accuracy on page 139 — Marker Count Accuracy on page 141 — Frequency Response (Flatness) on page 142 — Reference Level Accuracy on page 146 — Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty on page 15...
Page 98 - Test Equipment; EST
98 Chapter 2 Functional Tests Test Equipment F unct iona l T ests T EST E QUIPMENT The table below summarizes the test equipment needed to perform all of the functional tests. Alternate equipment model numbers are given in case the recommended equipment is not available. If neither the recommended n...
Page 101 - PSA Functional Tests
101 PSA Fun ctio nal T e sts 3 PSA Functional Tests
Page 102 - Chapter 3; PSA Fun; Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz; Test Limits; Amplitude Accuracy should remain within; Test Description; Item
102 Chapter 3 PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz PSA Fun ction a l T e s ts Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz Test Limits Amplitude Accuracy should remain within ± 1.0 dB of the measured source value across the range of source levels and changes in resolution bandwidth. Option 1DS (preamp ...
Page 103 - Figure 3-1. Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup; Procedure
Chapter 3 103 PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz PSA Fun ctio nal T e sts Figure 3-1. Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup Procedure 1. Zero and calibrate the power meter. 2. Configure equipment as shown in Figure 3-1. , with the power splitter connected to the spectrum analyzer input. CAUTI...
Page 104 - Average
104 Chapter 3 PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz PSA Fun ction a l T e s ts 7. On the spectrum analyzer, press: BW/Avg , Average (On) 20, Enter 8. Perform the following steps for each row listed in Table 3-1 : a. Set the synthesized sweeper amplitude to the value listed in the Nominal...
Page 105 - Figure 3-2. Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup
Chapter 3 105 PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz PSA Fun ctio nal T e sts Figure 3-2. Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup Table 3-1 Amplitude Accuracy Results Nominal Source Amplitude (dBm) Preamp (Option 1DS) Attenuation (dB) Span (MHz) Measured Amplitude Meas_amp (dBm) Power Meter Amplitu...
Page 107 - Test Limits (with 0 dB input attenuation); See; Figure 3-3 DANL Test Setup; Configure the equipment as shown in; Termination
Chapter 3 107 PSA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) PSA Fun ctio nal T e sts Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) Test Limits (with 0 dB input attenuation) See Table 3-3 for values. Test Description The Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) of the spectrum analyzer is measured acr...
Page 108 - Display; Center; Normalized Average Noise
108 Chapter 3 PSA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) PSA Fun ction a l T e s ts 4. Press Display , then press the Display Line key. 5. Rotate the RPG knob and set the display line at the average amplitude of the displayed noise floor by visual inspection. 6. Confirm that the measu...
Page 109 - Frequency Readout Accuracy; See results table for actual values.; Figure 3-4. Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Setup; Adapter
Chapter 3 109 PSA Functional Tests Frequency Readout Accuracy PSA Fun ctio nal T e sts Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Limits Frequency Readout Accuracy is equivalent to the following equation: ± (0.25% x span + 5% X RBW + 2 Hz + 0.5 x horizontal resolution) NOTE See results table for actual values....
Page 111 - Frequency Range; Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 50 GHz
Chapter 3 111 PSA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) PSA Fun ctio nal T e sts Frequency Response (Flatness) Test Limits Test Description The frequency response test measures the spectrum analyzer’s amplitude error as a function of the tuned frequency. Measurements are made ranging from 5...
Page 112 - Figure 3-5. Frequency Response Test Setup; Configure the equipment as shown in; Set up the synthesized sweeper by pressing:; MHz; Power Splitter; for testing all PSA models.
112 Chapter 3 PSA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) PSA Fun ction a l T e s ts Figure 3-5. Frequency Response Test Setup Procedure 1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor as described in the power meter operation manual. 2. Configure the equipment as shown in Figure 3-5. ...
Page 115 - Amplitude Linearity; The linearity error will be
Chapter 3 115 PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Linearity PSA Fun ctio nal T e sts Amplitude Linearity Test Limits The linearity error will be ≤ ± 1.0 dB with ≤ − 10 dBm at the mixer. Test Description This test checks the amplitude linearity of the instrument by maintaining a constant reference level a...
Page 117 - a. Select the next External attenuator setting.; Single; key to trigger a 10 sweep average.; Amplitude Linearity Results; External Attenuator
Chapter 3 117 PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Linearity PSA Fun ctio nal T e sts 8. Perform the following steps for each attenuator setting listed in the table below: a. Select the next External attenuator setting. b. Press the Single key to trigger a 10 sweep average. c. Enter the delta marker value...
Page 119 - Figure 3-7. Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup
Chapter 3 119 PSA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD) PSA Fun ctio nal T e sts Figure 3-7. Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup Procedure 1. Configure the equipment as shown in Figure 3-7. . 2. Press Preset (Factory Preset) on the spectrum analyzer and the synthesized sweeper. 3. Set ...
Page 120 - Second Harmonic Distortion Results; Applied
120 Chapter 3 PSA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD) PSA Fun ction a l T e s ts Table 3-7 Second Harmonic Distortion Results Applied Frequency (MHz) Measured Second Harmonic Distortion (dBc) Specification (dBc) 40 < − 55
Page 121 - ESA Functional Tests
121 ESA Fun ction a l Te sts 4 ESA Functional Tests
Page 122 - Chapter 4; ESA Fun; Displayed Average Noise Level
122 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts Displayed Average Noise Level Test Limits Frequency Range Model (50 Ω Input) Maximum (50 Ω Input) TR Entry 10 MHz to 500 MHz E4401B, E4411B – 119 dBm 1 501 MHz to 1.0 GHz E4401B, E4411B – 117 dBm 2 1.01 GHz t...
Page 123 - Figure 4-1 Equipment Setup; Critical Specifications
Chapter 4 123 ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level ESA Fun ction a l Te sts Test Description The Displayed Average Noise Level is measured within the frequency range specified. The analyzer input is terminated in either 50 Ω or 75 Ω , depending on analyzer options. The test tunes the a...
Page 138 - Display Average Noise Level Worksheet
138 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts Table 4-1 Display Average Noise Level Worksheet Model Number Frequency Range Measured Frequency Average Noise Level (TR Entry) Maximum 50 Ω Input 75 Ω Input E4401B 10 MHz to 500 MHz (a) _________ ( 1 ) or ( 1...
Page 140 - Figure 4-2 Equipment Setup
140 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Frequency Readout Accuracy ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts Figure 4-2 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-2 . Remember to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT of the analyzer to the 10 MHz REF IN of the synthesized sweeper. 2. Perform the follo...
Page 141 - Marker Count Accuracy; on the analyzer, then wait; Frequency Readout and Marker Count Accuracy Worksheet
Chapter 4 141 ESA Functional Tests Marker Count Accuracy ESA Fun ction a l Te sts Marker Count Accuracy Procedure 1. Press System , Power On/Preset , Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer, then wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the analyzer to measure the marker count accuracy by pr...
Page 143 - Figure 4-3 Equipment Setup
Chapter 4 143 ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) ESA Fun ction a l Te sts Figure 4-3 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor as described in the power meter operation manual. Type-N (m), to APC 3.5(m) 1250-1743 Cables (2) APC 3.5mm (36 in) E44...
Page 145 - FREQUENCY; Frequency Response Worksheet; Flatness
Chapter 4 145 ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) ESA Fun ction a l Te sts c. Tune the analyzer center frequency by pressing the ⇑ key or press FREQUENCY , Center Freq , “n”, and MHz (where “n” is the next test frequency in Table 4-3 on page 145 ). d. Press Peak Search . e. Enter the ...
Page 146 - Reference Level Accuracy; dBm
146 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts Reference Level Accuracy Test Limits Test Description A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the Input of the analyzer. The amplitude of the source and the analyzer’s reference level are decreased in 10 dB steps. The an...
Page 147 - Figure 4-4 Equipment Setup; Log Mode Procedure; Connect the equipment as shown in; Recommended
Chapter 4 147 ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy ESA Fun ction a l Te sts Figure 4-4 Equipment Setup Log Mode Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-4 . 2. Press PRESET on the synthesized sweeper. Set the synthesized sweeper controls as follows: CW , 50, MHz Power Level ,...
Page 148 - on the analyzer. Adjust the amplitude on the synthesized sweeper; power level and the analyzer reference level according to; , wait for a sweep to finish, and then press; press the following keys on the analyzer:; Reference Level Accuracy Worksheet (Log Mode)
148 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts 4. Press Peak Search on the analyzer. Adjust the amplitude on the synthesized sweeper until the marker amplitude on the analyzer reads –30 dBm +/– 0.10 dB. Enter the synthesized sweeper power level as the Synthesi...
Page 149 - Linear Mode Procedure
Chapter 4 149 ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy ESA Fun ction a l Te sts Linear Mode Procedure 1. Set the power level on the synthesized sweeper to –30 dBm by pressing Power Level , –30, dBm . 2. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys: Sweep , Sweep (Cont) AMPLITUDE , More , Y A...
Page 150 - Reference Level Accuracy Worksheet (Linear Mode)
150 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts Table 4-5 Reference Level Accuracy Worksheet (Linear Mode) Analyzer Reference Level Synthesized Sweeper Amplitude (dBm) Minimum (dB) Analyzer Marker ∆ Amplitude (dB) Maximum (dB) dBm dBmV –30 21.76 Reference = ___...
Page 151 - Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty; No equipment required for analyzer models E4401B and E4411B.; Resolution Bandwidth
Chapter 4 151 ESA Functional Tests Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty ESA Fun ction a l Te sts Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Test Limits Test Description To measure the resolution-bandwidth switching uncertainty, an amplitude reference is taken with the resolution bandwidth set ...
Page 152 - Figure 4-5 Equipment Setup; on the analyzer. Wait for the; AMPLITUDE; Set the analyzer Resolution Bandwidth and Span according to
152 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts Figure 4-5 Equipment Setup Procedure NOTE The 50 MHz reference output will automatically be switched internally on the E4401B and E4411B and will not require any external connections. All other E...
Page 153 - listed in; Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Worksheet; Resolution; SPAN
Chapter 4 153 ESA Functional Tests Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty ESA Fun ction a l Te sts 5. Repeat step 3 and 4 for each of the remaining resolution bandwidth and span settings listed in Table 4-6 . The ∆ Mkr 1 amplitude reading should be within the range indicated in the table “Test L...
Page 154 - Scale Fidelity; dB from Reference Level
154 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Scale Fidelity ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts Scale Fidelity Test Limits Test Description A 50 MHz CW signal is applied from a synthesized sweeper to the input of the analyzer. The source is adjusted for a response at the reference level. The synthesized sweeper amplit...
Page 155 - Figure 4-6 Equipment Setup; Input only. Adjust the synthesized sweeper amplitude until the
Chapter 4 155 ESA Functional Tests Scale Fidelity ESA Fun ction a l Te sts Figure 4-6 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-6 . 2. Preset the synthesized sweeper. Set the synthesized sweeper controls as follows: CW , 50, MHz Power Level , 0, dBm (50 Ω Input) Power L...
Page 156 - Record the marker delta reading in; Scale Fidelity Worksheet; Synthesized
156 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Scale Fidelity ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts 6. Record the marker delta reading in Table 4-7 . At each new synthesized sweeper power level, press Single , Peak Search , and record the marker amplitude level. Table 4-7 Scale Fidelity Worksheet Synthesized Sweeper Level...
Page 157 - Second Harmonic Spurious Responses; Model Number
Chapter 4 157 ESA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Spurious Responses ESA Fun ction a l Te sts Second Harmonic Spurious Responses Test Limits Test Description To test second harmonic distortion, a 50 MHz low pass filter is used to filter the source output, ensuring that harmonics read by the analyze...
Page 158 - Figure 4-7 Equipment Setup; Input only. Connect the minimum loss adapter between the low pass; Additional Equipment for 75
158 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Spurious Responses ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts Figure 4-7 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-7 . 2. Set the synthesized sweeper controls as follows: Frequency , 40, MHz POWER LEVEL , –10, dBm (50 Ω Input only) POW...
Page 160 - tracking generators are only tested from 1 MHz to 1500 MHz.; Maximum
160 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B, Options 1DN and 1DQ ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B, Options 1DN and 1DQ Test Limits Test Description A calibrated power sensor is connected to the t...
Page 161 - Figure 4-8 Equipment Setup; RF Out only: Zero and calibrate the 75; RF Out only: Connect the 75; RF Out only: Set the analyzer center frequency to 1 MHz.
Chapter 4 161 ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B, Options 1DN and 1DQ ESA Fun ction a l Te sts Figure 4-8 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Calibrate the tracking generator by pressing System , Alignments , Align Now , TG . Connect the RF Out to the Input whe...
Page 162 - in; RF Out only: Repeat steps 5 through 7 to measure the flatness at the; Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet; Center Frequency; a. This frequency is 100 kHz for analyzers with 50
162 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B, Options 1DN and 1DQ ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts 9. Repeat steps 7 through 8 to measure the flatness at each center frequency setting listed in Table 4-8 . The ⇑ may be used to tune to center frequencies ab...
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Chapter 4 163 ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B, Option 1DN ESA Fun ction a l Te sts Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B, Option 1DN Test Limits Test Description A calibrated powe...
Page 164 - Figure 4-9 Equipment Setup
164 Chapter 4 ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B, Option 1DN ESA Fun ction a l T e s ts Figure 4-9 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Calibrate the tracking generator by pressing System , Alignments , Align Now , TG . Connect the RF OU...
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Index Index 167 In dex Numerics 1xEV-DO error messages 13001 to 13100 , 80 , 81 A Agilent Technologies URL , 2 amplitude accuracy test , 102 option 1DS , 106 amplitude linearity test , 115 C cdma2000 error messages 10801 to 10900 , 75 cdmaOne error messages 10951 to 10975 , 76 command error messages...
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