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Agilent Technologies 8757d Operating Manual

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Agilent Technologies
8757D
Scalar Network Analyzer
Manufacturing Part Number: 08757-90109
Printed in USA
Print Date: March 2005
Supersedes: November 2000
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1993, 2000, 2005

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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    Operating Manual Agilent Technologies 8757D Scalar Network Analyzer Manufacturing Part Number: 08757-90109 Printed in USA Print Date: March 2005 Supersedes: November 2000 © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1993, 2000, 2005...
  • Page 2 This manual may contain references to HP or Hewlett-Packard. Please note that Hewlett-Packard's former test and measurement, semiconductor products and chemical analysis businesses are now part of Agilent Technologies. To reduce potential confusion, the only change to product numbers and names has been in the company name prefix: where a product number/name was HP XXXX the current name/number is now Agilent XXXX.
  • Page 3 Printing Copies of Documentation from the Web To print copies of documentation from the Web, download the PDF file from the Agilent web site: • Go to http://www.agilent.com. • Enter the document’s part number (located on the title page) in the Quick Search box. •...
  • Page 4 Contacting Agilent This information supersedes all prior HP contact information. Online assistance: www.agilent.com/find/assist Americas Brazil Canada Mexico United States (tel) 1 800 254 2440 (tel) +1 877 894 4414 (tel) (+55) 11 3351 7012 (tel) 800 829 4444 (fax) 1 800 254 4222 (fax) +1 303 662 3369 (fax) (+55) 11 3351 7024 (alt) (+1) 303 662 3998...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety Considerations ......he HP 8757D Analyzer ......
  • Page 6 Local Operation HP 8757D User's Guide (wire-o book) ....1. Operating ......
  • Page 7 Autozero of DC Detectors ..... . Save/Recall Registers ......System Interface On/O .

  • Page 9: General Information

    General Information his chapter provides information on the following topics: general safety considerations serial numbers analyzer description power calibrator option available options speci cations operating characteristics manufacturer's radio interference declaration manufacturer's sound emission declaration manufacturer's ISO declaration ordering accessories and supplies General Information 1-1...

  • Page 10: Contents

    Warning To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Agilent Technologies 8757D from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.
  • Page 11 he AC symbol is used to indicate the required nature of the line module input power. he C- ick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Spectrum Management Agency. Warning The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury.
  • Page 12 Preface his manual applies directly to all HP/Agilent 8757D network analyzers. See the serial number plate (Figure 1-1) attached to the analyzer back panel. he rst four digits followed by a letter are the serial number pre x. he last ve digits are the sequential sux, which are unique to each instrument.
  • Page 13 Figure 1-2. HP 8757D calar Network Analyzer and Accessories upplied General Information 1-5...

  • Page 14: He Hp 8757D Analyzer

    The HP 8757D Analyzer he HP 8757D (Figure 1-2) is a microprocessor-based receiver capable of making scalar (magnitude only) re ection and transmission measurements. he external detectors used determine the frequency range. he raster display provides high resolution for viewing measurements.

  • Page 15: Options Available

    Options Available Option 001 adds a fourth detector input (C). Option 002 adds the power calibrator. Option 001 and 002 adds the fourth detector input and the power calibrator. (See both the front panel options table on the following page and the descriptions below it for more detailed information on these options.) Figure 1-3.
  • Page 16 Option W30, Extended ervice his option (identi ed on the serial number tag) adds two additional years of return-to-HP hardware support following the rst year of warranty. You can order this option only at time-of-purchase. Option W32, Three-Year Calibration his option (identi ed on the serial number tag) provides a three-year return-to-HP calibration service.

  • Page 17: Speci Cations, General Requirements, And Operating Characteristics

    Specifications, General Requirements, and Operating haracteristics Specifications Speci cations (listed in able 1-1) are the performance standards or limits against which the instrument is tested. Speci cations apply from +20 C to +30 C (unless otherwise noted), and only after the instrument's temperature stabilizes after one hour of continuous operation.

  • Page 18: Dynamic Range

    Table 1-1. HP 8757D pecifications 1 (1 of 2) unction Four indep endent display channels pro cess signals from the HP 85025, 85026, 11664, or 85037 detectors and the HP 85020 or 85027 bridges. The analyzer displays the data logarithmically, in single input or ratio mode, with resp ect to frequency, on the internal CRT/LCD.
  • Page 19 HP 8757D pecifications 1 (2 of 2) Power Calibrator (Option 002) The internal power calibrator option (Option 002) provides a 50 MHz reference standard for characterizing the absolute power accuracy and dynamic power accuracy of HP 85037 Series precision detectors.
  • Page 20 Table 1-2. HP 8757D General Requirements eneral requirements de ne speci cations required of the source for proper analyzer operation. : Minimum sweep time and maximum number of displayed CRT/LCD traces depend on the weep Time horizontal resolution (number of points): Number of...
  • Page 21 Table 1-3. Operating Characteristics 1 (1 of 4) Display : All analyzer channels can display any detector input, or any ratio combination of Display Modes detector inputs. The CRT/LCD can display data in one of the following modes. Log Magnitude: dBm: Single channel power measurement.
  • Page 22 Table 1-3. Operating Characteristics 1 (2 of 4) (cont'd) Display Horizontal Resolution Number of Traces Number of Points 101, 201, 401, 801, 1601 101, 201, 401, 801 3, 4 101, 201, 401 : 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256 successive traces. Averaging : Provides a linear moving average of adjacent data points.
  • Page 23 : Separate front panel states may be saved in registers 1 through 9. If an General Capability appropriate source is connected to the 8757D system interface, the front panel state of the source is included in the saved state. : For channels 1 and 2, the states saved in registers 1 through 4 also Memory Trace and Limit Lines include the appropriate trace and limit line data.
  • Page 24 Table 1-3. Operating Characteristics 1 (4 of 4) HP-IB : HP-IB operates according to IEEE 488-1978 and IEC-625 interface standards. Note that Interface the HP-IB interface does not support the IEEE 488.2 standard. : SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E1. Interface Function Codes : You may transfer data either as ASCII characters, or as 16-bit integers (most Transfer Formats...

  • Page 25: Manufacturer's Declarations

    Model HP/Agilent 8757D Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass dieses Gerat/System in Ubereinstimmung Note mit den Bestimmungen von Postverfugung 1046/84 funkentstort ist.
  • Page 26 (at the operator position) 70 Sound Pressure Lp 70 dB (A). At Operator Position. Normal Operation. According to ISO 7779 ( ype est). Model HP/Agilent 8757D Herstellerbescheinigung Note Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der Maschinenlarminformationsverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.
  • Page 27 General Information 1-19...

  • Page 28: Accessories And Supplies

    Accessories and Supplies See Figure 2-2, \Example of a Static-Safe Workstation," and able 1-4 for a list available parts. o order a listed item, provide the part number and the quantity required; send the order to the nearest Agilent echnologies sales and service oce, listed at the back of this chapter.
  • Page 29 Table 1-4. Replaceable Parts for the HP/Agilent 8757D Description HP/Agilent Part Number Documentation Manual Set (includes 08757-90109 and 08757-90110) 08757-90107 Operating Manual (includes programming guides) 08757-90109 Programming uides: HP 9000 Series 200/300 08757-90116 HP Vectra Microsoft Quick Basic 4.5 08757-90117 HP Vectra Microsoft C 2.5...
  • Page 30 Table 1-5. Agilent Technologies ales and ervice Offices UNITED STATES Instrument Support Center Agilent Technologies (800) 403-0801 EUROPEAN IELD OPERATIONS Headquarters rance Germany Agilent Technologies S.A. Agilent Technologies France Agilent Technologies GmbH 150, Route du Nant-d'Avril 1 Avenue Du Canada...

  • Page 31: Installation

    Introduction his section provides installation instructions for your HP/Agilent 8757D scalar network analyzer. his section also includes information about initial inspection, damage claims, preparation for using the analyzer, packaging, storage and shipment. Installation 2-1...

  • Page 32: Initial Inspection

    Shipment Contents A complete shipment consists of one box (see chapter 1 for part numbers). he box will contain one each of the following: HP/Agilent 8757D scalar network analyzer HP-IB cable power cable type-N to 3.5 mm adapter (Option 002 only)

  • Page 33: Operating Environment

    Figure 2-1. Typical erial Number Label Operating Environment VEN ILA ION REQUIREMEN S: When installing the product in a cabinet, Caution the convection into and out of the product must not be restricted. he ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet.

  • Page 34: Electrostatic Discharge

    Electrostatic Discharge Because electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components, perform all work on assemblies consisting of electronic components at a static-safe work station. tatic- afe Accessories See chapter 1 \General Information" for static-safe accessories available from Agilent echnologies.

  • Page 35: Power Requirements

    Power Requirements Table 2-1. HP/Agilent 8757D Power Requirements Characteristic Requirement Input Voltage 100, 120, 220, or 240 V ( 10%) Frequency 48 to 66 Hz Power 155 VA (max) Before switching on this instrument, make sure Cautions the line voltage selector switch is set to the voltage of the mains supply...

  • Page 36: Checking The Power Cable

    Figure 2-3. etting the Voltage elector witch and Checking the Fuse Checking the Power Cable he analyzer is shipped with a three-wire power cable (appropriate for its original destination), in accordance with international safety standards. When connected to an appropriate power line outlet, this cable grounds the analyzer chassis. Warning This is a afety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord).

  • Page 37: Equipment Required But Not Supplied

    (four with an Option 001). AC Detection AC detection measurements require square wave modulation capability at 27.778 kHz. Firmware Compatibility able 2-3 lists the sweeper rmware revisions required for complete compatibility with the HP/Agilent 8757D. Table 2-3. Firmware Revisions HP/Agilent Firmware weeper...

  • Page 38: Rack Mounting

    Rack Mounting Use only the speci ed screws to install the rack mount kit. Longer screws can Caution damage internal components located behind the screw mounting holes. ack Mounting without Front Handles (Option 908) Option 908 instruments are shipped with a rack mount kit. he kit supplies the hardware and installation instructions to prepare the instrument to mount on an equipment rack with 482.6 mm (19 in) support spacing.
  • Page 39 Figure 2-4. Rack Mounting the Analyzer Installation 2-9...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Analyzer To A Source

    onnecting the Analyzer to a Source Figure 2-5, Figure 2-6, Figure 2-7, and Figure 2-8 show the interconnections between the analyzer and three commonly used sources. External Modulation Unlike the HP/Agilent 8350, 8360, and 83750 Series sources, HP/Agilent 8340 and 8341 Series synthesizers do not provide an internal 27.778 kHz modulated signal (used in AC measurements).
  • Page 41 Figure 2-5. Analyzer to HP/Agilent 8350 weep Oscillator Interconnections Installation 2-11...
  • Page 42 Figure 2-6. Analyzer to HP/Agilent 8340 and 8341 eries ynthesizer Interconnections 2-12 Installation...
  • Page 43 Figure 2-7. Analyzer to HP/Agilent 8360 eries ynthesizer Interconnections Installation 2-13...
  • Page 44 Figure 2-8. Analyzer to HP/Agilent 83750 eries ynthesizer Interconnections 2-14 Installation...
  • Page 45 Figure 2-9. Rear Panel Display Connectors Installation 2-15...

  • Page 46: Connecting The Analyzer To An External Monitor

    onnecting the Analyzer to an External Monitor Use the three rear panel outputs (RGB) to drive an external monitor (see chapter 1 for speci c video output characteristics). Connect the three BNC analyzer outputs (RGB) to the corresponding monitor inputs. If you use a monochrome monitor, operate the analyzer in monochrome mode and connect only the green (G) output to the monitor.
  • Page 47 Checking the Address o display the current HP-IB address on the CR : 1. Press LOCAL 5 2. Select Changing the Address o change the HP-IB address: 1. Press LOCAL 5 2. Select he CR displays the current address. 3. Using the front panel keypad, enter the new address. 4.
  • Page 48 HP-IB onnectors and ables A tutorial description of HP-IB is available from Agilent echnologies (see chapter 1 for ordering information). See also \Remote Operation," which describes the analyzer's HP-IB capabilities. Figure 2-11 illustrates an HP-IB connector pin con guration and signals. Connectors he analyzer has two rear panel HP-IB connectors: 1.
  • Page 49 Figure 2-11. HP-IB Connectors: ignals and Pin Configuration Installation 2-19...

  • Page 50: Storing And Shipping

    Storing and Shipping Environment Store or ship the instrument in environments within the following limits: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : emperature 40 to + 70 C ( 40 to + 167 F)
  • Page 51 When making inquiries, either by correspondence or by telephone, please refer to the instrument by model number and full serial number. Installation 2-21...
  • Page 53 Operation he original HP/Agilent 8757D incorporated a cathode ray tube (CR ) based Note display. he current design incorporates a liquid crystal display (LCD) based display. In this manual, references to either CR or LCD apply to both display designs unless noted otherwise.
  • Page 54 emote Operation (see white tab) For reference only. he three introductory programming guides may refer to osolete hardware and software. his section contains: information on converting HP/Agilent 8757A software quick reference guide introductory programming guides with example programs and programming codes In Case of Difficulty (see white tab) his section contains information on what to do if you encounter a problem with the analyzer.

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