Page 2 - Notice; WARNING; Additional Information
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; Installation and Setup
Contents 3 1. Installation and Setup Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AC P...
Page 4 - In Case of Difficulty
4 Contents Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 50 Ohm/75 Ohm Mini...
Page 5 - Installation and Setup
Page 6 - Chapter 1; Agilent Technologies Performance Spectrum Analyzer (PSA)
6 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup 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 13 • “Printer Setup and Operati...
Page 7 - Initial Inspection; NOTE
Chapter 1 7 Installation and Setup Initial Inspection 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 Technologies for service. Veri...
Page 8 - If There Is a Problem; • Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.
8 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Initial Inspection If There Is a Problem If the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are incomplete: • Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office to arrange for repair or replacement ( Table 6-2. on page 75 ). You will not need to wa...
Page 9 - Power Requirements; Line voltage does not need to be selected.; C for every 100 watts dissipated in the
Chapter 1 9 Installation and Setup Power Requirements 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 fuses. WARNING Failure to ground...
Page 10 - AC Power Cord
10 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Power Requirements NOTE For more information regarding analyzer specifications, see the Specifications guide. AC Power Cord The analyzer is equipped with a three-wire power cord, in accordance with international safety standards. This cable grounds the analyzer ca...
Page 12 - Battery Information; If the analyzer’s clock does not work, the problem is the battery. See
12 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Power Requirements 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 analyzers through your Agilent Sale...
Page 13 - Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time; Plug in the power cord.; Do not connect anything else to the analyzer yet.; “Additional Information” on page 2; System
Chapter 1 13 Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time 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 common terminal is connected to a ...
Page 14 - “Running Internal Alignments” on page 16; Why Aren’t All the Personality Options Loaded in Memory?; “Rear-Panel Features” on page 27
14 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time ❏ 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): — Press System , Config I/O , and note the IP address. — If the c...
Page 15 - Firmware Revision; To view the firmware revision of your analyzer, press; TIP
Chapter 1 15 Installation and Setup Firmware Revision 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 serial number available. TIP You ...
Page 16 - Running Internal Alignments; If; Auto Align; maintain calibration.
16 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Running Internal Alignments 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 setting enables the alignment rout...
Page 17 - Printer Setup and Operation; Equipment; • IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable.; The following printers are not compatible with your analyzer.
Chapter 1 17 Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Operation 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) or 5 (PCL5). Refer to the docume...
Page 18 - Interconnection and Setup; Turn off the printer and the analyzer.; Print Setup; above this section for a list of some compatible printers.; Testing Printer Operation; Print; Printer not responding
18 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Operation 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 panel (see “Rear-Panel Features...
Page 19 - 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 19 Installation and Setup Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components (the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever components are transported, stored, ...
Page 20 - Safety Information
20 Chapter 1 Installation and Setup Safety Information 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 protective earth contact. Any inter...
Page 21 - Front and Rear Panel Features
21 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 input/output levels), see the Specificatio...
Page 22 - Chapter 2; Front Panel Overview; • Front Panel Connectors and Keys, see below; Front-Panel Connectors and Keys
22 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview 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 24 Front-Panel Connectors and Keys Item Description # Name 1 I...
Page 24 - Display Annotations
24 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Display Annotations Item Description Associated Function Keys 1 Detector type a Det/Demod, Detector 2 Reference level Amplitude, Ref Level 3 Active function block Refer to the description of the activated function. 4 Screen title Displa...
Page 29 - Key Overview
Chapter 2 29 Front and Rear Panel Features Key Overview 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 are white perform an immediate action ra...
Page 30 - menu), it will bring up its own menu of; Portrait; key, which is the Orientation menu default key, will be highlighted.; Landscape; key, the highlight will move to that key to show it has been
30 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel Features Key Overview 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 (on the Print Setup menu), it will bri...
Page 31 - Front and Rear Panel Symbols; This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode (yellow LED).
Chapter 2 31 Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Symbols 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 position of the power button. This symbol...
Page 33 - Making a Basic Measurement
33 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 34 - Chapter 3; This chapter is divided into the following sections:; CAUTION; Front and Rear Panel Features” on page 21
34 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement This chapter is divided into the following sections: • “ Using the Front Panel” on page 35 • “ Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer” on page 36 • “ Viewing a Signal” on page 37 CAUTION Ensure that the total power of all signals at the analyzer input does not excee...
Page 35 - Using the Front Panel; Entering Data
Chapter 3 35 Making a Basic Measurement Using the Front Panel 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 side of the display) provide acce...
Page 36 - Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer; Creating a User Preset; Disabling User Preset
36 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer 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-defined state. User Preset Restores th...
Page 37 - Viewing a Signal; and; Setting Reference Level and Center Frequency; Set the reference level to 10 dBm: Press
Chapter 3 37 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal 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 10MHz Out setting. If Off is active (underlined), press the softkey to toggle the ref...
Page 38 - 0 MHz Internal Reference Signal and Associated Spectrum; Set the frequency span to 50 MHz: Press; SPAN; This displays the signal as shown in
38 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal 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 MHz Peak
Page 39 - Span Changed to 50 MHz; Press; Peak Search; removes the value from the display.; Changing Reference Level; Ref Level
Chapter 3 39 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal 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 marker appear both in the active f...
Page 40 - A Marker on the 10 MHz Peak
40 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Figure 3-3 A Marker on the 10 MHz Peak Figure 3-4 Relationship Between Frequency and Amplitude Marker Annotation Active function block
Page 41 - Improving Frequency Accuracy; Saving a File” on page 48
Chapter 3 41 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal 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 screen) are significant. To increase t...
Page 42 - Increasing Marker Frequency Accuracy
42 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Figure 3-5 Increasing Marker Frequency Accuracy Figure 3-6 Using Marker Counter Frequency Count increases accuracy
Page 43 - Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files
Page 44 - Chapter 4; This chapter tells you how to:
44 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving 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 storage is nonvolatile (flash) memory, which ac...
Page 45 - File Menu Functions; File; You will learn how to do all of the following:; Locating and viewing files in the catalog; Trace files are not bitmap files. Files saved as; Trace; cannot be imported into; Screen; for your file; Type
Chapter 4 45 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions 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). Like PCs, these analyzers include an in...
Page 47 - DIR; Creating a directory; Directories; created
Chapter 4 47 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions b. Type: column displays the extension of the filename, for example, .SET , .STA , .TRC . Directories are displayed as DIR and drives have nothing listed under Type: . They are only designated by the Name: column ( [-A-] or [-C-] ). ...
Page 48 - Saving a File; Microsoft; Step 1. Set up the analyzer trace
48 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File 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 trace to the internal C: drive. NOTE Trace...
Page 49 - Activate trace 2 and put it into minimum hold by pressing; Min Hold; analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4-4.; Clear Write; . Your analyzer display should look
Chapter 4 49 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File 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 2 7. Activate trace 3 by pressing Trace (3) , Clear Write . Your ...
Page 50 - Step 2. Save the file
50 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File 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; press Type, Trace . NOTE Trace files are not...
Page 52 - Loading a file; Reset the analyzer by pressing; keys to locate
52 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File 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, trace, limits, or corrections). In this examp...
Page 53 - Input Port; . Then press Trace 2. Notice that trace 2 is the only trace
Chapter 4 53 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File 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 Ref (Off) . Note that when a trace is lo...
Page 54 - Renaming a File; RENAME
54 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File 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 renaming a trace file; press Type , Trace . 3...
Page 55 - Copying a File; From
Chapter 4 55 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File 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 Figure 4-9. Figure 4-8. Copy Menu 2. Put a fo...
Page 56 - Copy Now; “Copying file”; Deleting a File; Locating and viewing; Deleting file
56 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File NOTE Highlighting a filename in the To: directory box has no significance. The file cannot be placed inside another file. 7. Press Copy Now to execute the operation. The message: “Copying file” is displayed during the copying process. Upon...
Page 57 - Using the Alpha Editor; has several characters on it.
Chapter 4 57 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Using the Alpha Editor 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 lists the character you want. Each soft...
Page 59 - Options and Accessories
59 5 Options and Accessories This chapter lists options and accessories available for your analyzer.
Page 60 - Chapter 5; Ordering Options and Accessories
60 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Ordering Options and Accessories 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 61 ) Unless specified otherwise, all options are availa...
Page 61 - Options
Chapter 5 61 Options and Accessories Options 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 the standard documentation sh...
Page 66 - Accessories; 0 Ohm/75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad; GHz and a typical noise figure of 1.8 dB.
66 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Accessories 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 listed below. 50 Ohm/75 Ohm...
Page 67 - GPIB Cable; Frequency Range
Chapter 5 67 Options and Accessories Accessories GPIB Cable For use with Option A4H. The Agilent 10833 Series GPIB cables interconnect GPIB devices and are available in four different lengths (0.5 to 4 meters). GPIB cables are used to connect controllers to a spectrum analyzer. USB/GPIB Cable For us...
Page 68 - HP/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers; M static control mat 0.6 m
68 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Accessories 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 mixer overload from broadban...
Page 69 - In Case of Difficulty
69 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 Technologies’ worldwide organiz...
Page 70 - Chapter 6; Check the Basics
70 Chapter 6 In Case of Difficulty Before calling Agilent Technologies, however (or returning an analyzer for service), perform the quick checks listed in “ Check the Basics ” on page 72. This check may eliminate the problem. If a problem persists, you may choose to: • Repair the analyzer yourself. ...
Page 71 - Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages; Types of Messages; Type of Message
Chapter 6 71 In Case of Difficulty Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages 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 and Functional Tests manua...
Page 72 - Before Calling Agilent Technologies
72 Chapter 6 In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies 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 above the power switc...
Page 73 - Perform an Alignment. Press
Chapter 6 73 In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies ❏ 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 System , Alignments , Alig...
Page 74 - Read the Warranty; on page 75. In any correspondence
74 Chapter 6 In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies 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 agreement, please be familiar...
Page 75 - Table 6-2. Contacting Agilent Technologies
Chapter 6 75 In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies Table 6-2. Contacting Agilent Technologies Online assistance: www.agilent.com/find/assist United States(tel) 1 800 452 4844 Latin America(tel) (305) 269 7500(fax) (305) 269 7599 New Zealand(tel) 0 800 738 378(fax) 64 4 495 8950 C...
Page 76 - Returning an Analyzer for Service; Service Tag; Other Packaging; Attach a completed service tag to the analyzer.
76 Chapter 6 In Case of Difficulty Returning an Analyzer for Service 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. Please be as specific as po...
Page 77 - Retain copies of all shipping papers.
Chapter 6 77 In Case of Difficulty Returning an Analyzer for Service 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 Sealed Air Corporation (H...
Page 79 - Index
Index Index-79 Numerics 10 MHz reference, turning on , 37 50 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss pad , 66 75 ohm matching transformer , 66 A AC probe , 66 Accessories , 66 accessories 50 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss pad , 66 75 ohm matching transformer , 66 AC probe , 66 broadband preamplifiers , 66 GPIB cable , 67 ...
