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  • Page 1 Agilent E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2 Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1998, 2001, Warranty Safety Notices 2008-2010 The material contained in this No part of this manual may be reproduced document is provided “as is,” and is in any form or by any means (including C A U T I O N...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Agilent Technologies will at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Agilent Technologies.

  • Page 4: Exclusive Remedies

    Do not proceed beyond a caution until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Recommended Calibration Interval Agilent Technologies recommends a two- years calibration cycle for the E4419B power meter. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety Symbols

    This terminal is for use where the earthing cannot be assured. At least an 18AWG earthing conductor should be used in such an instance, to ground the instrument to an assured earth terminal. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Personal Safety Considerations

    Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the C A U T I O N instrument with protective covers removed should be performed only by trained service personnel. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Regulatory Markings

    Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada. This is the symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product. The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: Iec 1010-1 Compliance

    This product has been designed and tested for compliance with IEC 60529 (1989) Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code). Level IPx4 is attained if, and only if, the carry case( Agilent Technologies part number 34141A) is fitted. User Environment...

  • Page 9: Regulatory Information

    Australian EMC Regulations N279 The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency of Australia. This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework Regulations under the terms of the Radiocommunications Act of 1992. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this instrument is available on the Web site. You can search the DoC by its product model or description. http://regulations.corporate.agilent.com/DoC/search.htm If you are unable to search for the respective DoC, please contact your N O T E local Agilent representative. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: List Of Related Publications

    List of Related Publications The Agilent E4419B is also available in the following languages: • English Language User’s Guide - Option ABA • German Language User’s Guide - Option ABD • Spanish Language User’s Guide - Option ABE • French Language User’s Guide - Option ABF •...

  • Page 12: Agilent Technologies E4419B Options

    • Option 909, provides rackmount kit for two instruments. • Option 915, provides the Agilent E4418B/E4419B Service Guide. • Option 916, provides an additional Agilent E4419B User’s Guide and Agilent E4418B/E4419B Programming Guide. • Option 1BN, provides MIL-STD 45662A, Certificate of Calibration.

  • Page 13: About This Guide

    Each description contains information to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Chapter 5 This chapter lists the power meter’s Specifications specifications and describes how to interpret these specifications. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide xiii...
  • Page 14 E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    The Display Layout Selecting Your Display Layout Display Tutorial Window Symbols Warning Symbol Confirmation Window Wait Symbol One of N Entry Window Numeric or Alphanumeric Entry Window The Rear Panel at a Glance Adjusting the Carrying Handle E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 Making Measurements using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables Selecting a Frequency Dependent Offset Table Making the Measurement Editing Frequency Dependent Offset Tables Setting the Units of Measurement Selecting Units of Measurement from the Softkeys Making Relative Measurements E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations How Measurements are Calculated Presetting the Power Meter Preset Conditions Self Test Power On Self Test Front Panel Selection of Self Tests Remote Testing Test Descriptions Operator Maintenance Replacing the Power Line Fuse E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide xvii...
  • Page 18 System Inputs Menu (4 of 4) Zero/Cal Menu Front Panel Menu Reference Diagrammatical keys 4 Error Messages Introduction Error Messages 5 Specifications Introduction Power Meter Specifications Meter Accuracy 1 mW Power Reference1 Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics Measurement Speed xviii E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 Zero Drift of Sensors Measurement Noise Settling Time Power Sensor Specifications Definitions Battery Option 001 Operational Characteristics General Characteristics Rear Panel Connectors Environmental Characteristics General Conditions Operating Environment Storage Conditions General Dimensions Weight Safety Remote Programming Nonvolatile Memory E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Figure 4-1 Other errors can also be generated when the power meter is being operated over the remote interface. These errors also display the error annunciator and are written to the error queue.Error Annunciator Position 154 E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 Combination of Sensor Type and Correction Applied to Current Measurement 127 Table 5-1 Zero Set Specifications 166 Table 5-2 Noise Multiplier 170 Table 5-3 Power Sensor Specifications 170 Table 5-4 Settling Time 173 Table 5-5 Settling Time 174 Table 5-6 Settling Time 176 E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 22 E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide Getting Started Introduction Turning On the Power Meter The Front Panel at a Glance The Display Layout Display Tutorial Window Symbols The Rear Panel at a Glance Adjusting the Carrying Handle Rack Mounting the Power Meter...

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    If you are using the power meter remotely, refer to the Agilent Technologies E4418B/4419B Programming Guide for remote operating details. The N8480 Series power sensors stated in this user’s guide is refering to all sensors from N O T E the N8480 Series unless otherwise stated. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Turning On The Power Meter

    The power meter performs its power on self test. If the self test is not successful, the error annunciator turns on. If this occurs, contact your Agilent Technologies Sales and Service office for instructions on returning the power meter to Agilent Technologies for service.

  • Page 26: The Front Panel At A Glance

    The window which is selected is highlighted by a shadowed box. Any measurement setup you create is implemented in the selected window. This key allows you to choose either a one or a two window display. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 8 Channel Inputs. The Agilent E4419B has two sensor inputs. Power meters configured with Options 002 or 003 have the sensor inputs on the rear panel and the front panel.
  • Page 28 This key allows you to move back one level in the softkey menu. Repeatedly pressing accesses a menu which allows you to increase and decrease the display contrast. 12 Softkeys. These four keys are used to make a selection from the menus. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: The Display Layout

    The fourth field indicates “ERR” for any error conditions. The last field is used to report error and warning messages. 2 This field displays the channel setup being measured, either A, B, A/B, B/A, A–B, or B–A. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 30 85 for further information. 14 This field displays “Dty Cyc” if a duty cycle is set. This allows you to measure the power of a pulsed signal. Refer to “Measuring Pulsed Signals” on page 71 for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Table 1-1 Relevant Softkeys In Various Mode Of Operation

    CF:xxx.x% CF:xxx.x% xxx.xyHz(a) xxx.xyHz (nn) xxx.xyHz (nn,a) xxx.xyHz xxx.xyHz Where “y” is the frequency multiplier (M or G), “nn” is the sensor calibration table number and “a” is the frequency dependent off- set table letter. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Table 1-2 List Of Possible Combinations For The Upper And Lower Display Lines

    From offset table sensors with Option Frequency dependent - None from selected sensor From offset table calibration table E-Series sensors Frequency dependent - None /N8480 Series downloaded directly from From offset table sensors (excluding sensor Option CFT) E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Selecting Your Display Layout

    Input Select Display Format Measurement Type Measurement Type A, B, A/B, B/A, A, B, A/B, B/A, Digital Analog A–B, B–A A–B, B–A Display Display Select using Display Format Digital Digital Analog Analog Display Display Display Display E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Display Tutorial

    4 Press . The display now only shows one window. This is the analog window which was selected in the previous step. 5 Press . The display now shows only the digital window. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 B over channel A ratio measurement. to select the lower window. Press 8Press . Notice that the lower window is now set up to make a channel A over channel B ratio measurement. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Window Symbols

    Confirmation Window This pop-up window is displayed when you are required to press Confirm verify your previous selection. For example, prior to a preset being carried out. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Wait Symbol

    This pop-up window is displayed when you are required to modify numeric, or alphanumeric data. The keys move the position of the cursor. The keys increment and decrement the alphanumeric digit on which the cursor is currently positioned. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: The Rear Panel At A Glance

    6 Fuse An F3.15AH fuse is installed for all voltage supplies. 7 GPIB This connector allows the power meter to be controlled remotely using the General Purpose Interface Bus. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 TTL logic level output when a measurement exceeds a predetermined limit. TTL inputs are also provided to initiate zero and calibration cycles. 11 Ground Connector Binding post, accepts 4 mm plug or bare wire connection. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Carrying Handle

    Getting Started Adjusting the Carrying Handle To adjust the position, grasp the handle by the sides and pull outward. Rotate the handle to the desired position. Bench top viewing positions Carrying position E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Rack Mounting The Power Meter

    Instructions and mounting hardware are included with each rack mounting kit. Any Agilent System II instrument can be rack mounted besides the Agilent E4419B power meter. To rack mount the power meter: 1 Remove the handle by rotating it to the vertical position and pulling the ends outward 2 Remove the rubber bumper by stretching a corner and sliding it off.
  • Page 42 To rack mount two instruments side by side, order Option 909 or lock-link kit 5061-9694 and flange kit 5063-9212. To install one or two instruments in a sliding support shelf, order shelf 5063-9255 and slide kit 1494-0015 (for a single instrument, also order filler panel 5002-3999). E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide Power Meter Operation Introduction Battery Operation (Option 001) Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter Making Measurements with the Agilent E-Series Power sensors and N8480 Series Power Sensors (excluding Option CFT) Making Measurements with the Agilent 8480 Series and N8480 Series...
  • Page 44 Power Meter Operation Contacting Agilent Technologies E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Introduction

    85. • “Configuring the Remote Interface” on page 86. • “Recorder Outputs” on page 92. • “Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations” on page 94. • “How Measurements are Calculated” on page 96 • E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Power Meter Operation

    Power Meter Operation “Presetting the Power Meter” on page 97. • “Self Test” on page 100. • “Operator Maintenance” on page 107. • “Contacting Agilent Technologies” on page 109. • E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Battery Operation (Option 001)

    To obtain a carry case, order Agilent part number 34141A. Do not attempt to recharge the power meter or operate the power meter from an AC power C A U T I O N source while it is contained in the carry case. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Running Time

    When the power meter is running on battery power and there are less than 10 minutes of run-time remaining, the message “Battery Low” appears at the top of the screen. In addition, a pop-up window appears every minute with the message “Battery Power Low”. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Charging Times

    , or On Off Timed If the power meter is connected to an AC power source, the backlight menu is greyed out N O T E and the backlight is permanently on. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 50: Battery Removal/Replacement

    Do not dispose of by burning. Refer to your local country regulatory requirements on the disposal of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Observe static precautions while removing and replacing the battery module. C A U T I O N E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Figure 2-2 Battery Removal/Replacement

    4 Pinch the release tab between finger and thumb while - 5 lightly pressing down on the battery module. Replacing the battery is basically a reversal of the removal procedure. Release Tab Battery Module Closure Assembly Figure 2-2 Battery Removal/Replacement E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Zeroing And Calibrating The Power Meter

    “Please Zero + Cal ChA” or “Please Zero + Cal ChB” depending on which channel the sensor is connected to. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Calibrating The Power Meter

    During calibration, the power meter automatically switches the power reference calibrator N O T E on (if it is not already on), then after calibration, it switches it to the state it was in prior to the calibration. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Calibration Procedure Using Agilent E-Series Power Sensors And N8480 Series Power Sensors (Excluding Option Cft)

    • Remove the channel A power sensor from the POWER REF output. • Connect the channel B power sensor to the POWER REF output. • Press , then wait till the calibration is completed. Cal B E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Calibration Procedure Using Agilent 8480 Series Sensors And N8480 Series Power Sensors With Option Cft

    2 Verify the reference calibration factor of your power sensor with that displayed under . The value shown is obtained from the sensor A Ref CF calibration table if one is selected, otherwise it is the last value set or the E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 56 • Connect the channel A power sensor to the POWER REF output. • Press Cal A • Remove the channel A power sensor from the POWER REF output. • Connect the channel B power sensor to the POWER REF output. • Press Cal B E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Table 2-1 Power Sensor Connection Requirements

    This power sensor requires an APC 3.5 (f) to 50 Ω (m) N-Type adapter Agilent N8485A (08485-60005) to connect to the reference calibrator. Remove this adapter Agilent E4413A before making measurements. Agilent E9300A H24 Agilent E9300A H25 E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 58 30 dB reference attenuator and an APC 2.4 (f) to 50 Ω (m) N-Type adapter (08487-60001) should be connected between the power sensor and the reference calibrator. Remove this attenuator from the power sensor input before making measurements. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Zeroing And Calibrating Using Ttl Inputs

    The TTL inputs are active low and control the zero and calibration functions as shown in Table 2-2 Table 2-2 TTL Inputs Control Logic Input 1 Input 2 Operation None CAL A ZERO BOTH CAL B E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Table 2-3 Ttl Input Timing Diagram 1

    1024 averages x 50 ms = 51.2 s. For front panel operation (in free run mode) the time is 1 x 50 ms. Maximum width of input. Longer inputs may cause a subsequent zero/cal operation some time after the current one is complete. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Table 2-4 Ttl Inputs Timing Diagram 2

    All timings based on 100 ms firmware polling. Table 2-4 TTL Inputs Timing Diagram 2 Timing of zero/cal inputs for condition “00”. Inputs Operation Time Description Value Maximum time between inputs going low. 100 ms Minimum overlap of low inputs. 200 ms E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 62 Option CFT) 6 s (N8480 Series with Option CFT) All timings based on 100 ms firmware polling. If both TTL inputs are simultaneously low under any circumstances other than those shown above, the operation is undefined. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Making Measurements With The Agilent E-Series Power Sensors And N8480 Series Power Sensors (Excluding Option Cft)

    . The current setting of the frequency is displayed under softkey. A Freq 7 To change this setting, press A Freq . The power meter displays the frequency in a pop-up window. Modify this frequency (see below) as desired. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 Cal Cal A • Press A Freq . Use the , and keys to enter 100. Press • Connect the power sensor to the signal to be measured. • The measurement result is now displayed. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Procedure

    The following procedure details how to make a measurement on channel A. To make a measurement on channel B, use the same procedure using the equivalent channel B softkeys. 1 Ensure that no power is applied to the power sensor. 2 Press E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Use the following key presses: Press . Select the appropriate softkey for the Input Select measurement you require, , or , then A B A/B B/A 13 The measurement result is now displayed. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 Cal A • Press . Use the , and keys to A Cal Fac enter 97.8. Press • Connect the power sensor to the signal to be measured. • The measurement result is now displayed. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Making Measurements Using Sensor Calibration Tables

    3 Specify the frequency of the signal you want to measure. The calibration factor is automatically set by the power meter from the sensor calibration table. Refer to “Making the Measurement” on page 48 for further information. 4 Make the measurement. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Selecting A Sensor Calibration Table

    Sensor Cal tables A Table Off On B Table Off On indicates if any sensor calibration tables are currently selected. The “Sensor Tbls” screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 “Sensor Tbls” Screen E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Making The Measurement

    • Use to move to other digits. 8 To confirm your choice, press the appropriate frequency unit. 9 Connect the power sensor to the signal to be measured. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Editing Sensor Calibration Tables

    You can edit sensor calibration tables using the “Edit Cal” menu as shown in Figure 2-5. To view the sensor calibration tables currently stored in the power meter, press . The “Sensr Tbls” screen is Tables Sensor Cal Tables displayed as shown in Figure 2-5. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Figure 2-5 "Edit Cal" Screen

    1 DEFAULT is a sensor calibration table in which the reference calibration factor and calibration factors are 100%. This sensor calibration table can be used during the performance testing of the power meter. 2 The Agilent 8482B and Agilent 8482H power sensors use the same data as the Agilent 8482A. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 3 To confirm your choice, press the appropriate softkey. 4 To add a new sensor calibration table entry, press Insert . You are prompted for the frequency and calibration factor. The entry is sorted by frequency. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 74 If you measure a signal with a frequency outside the frequency range defined in the sensor calibration table, the power meter uses the highest or lowest frequency point in the sensor calibration table to calculate the calibration factor. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 75 13 GHz 98.9 30 MHz 98.1 14 GHz 99.4 100 MHz 97.6 15 GHz 98.9 300 MHz 97.5 16 GHz 99.1 1 GHz 17 GHz 98.4 2 GHz 18 GHz 100.1 3 GHz 4.2 GHz E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 76 8 GHz 98.3 35 GHz 97.6 10 GHz 98.1 36 GHz 11 GHz 97.8 37 GHz 98.2 12 GHz 97.6 38 GHz 97.4 12.4 GHz 97.6 39 GHz 97.6 14 GHz 97.4 40 GHz 16 GHz E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 Agilent Q8486A 29 GHz 94.4 45 GHz 88.2 30 GHz 46 GHz 31 GHz 93.7 47 GHz 86.4 32 GHz 93.8 48 GHz 85.3 33 GHz 49 GHz 84.7 34 GHz 93.2 50 GHz 82.9 E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 78: Making Measurements Using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables

    (if selected) and the frequency dependent offset table. Refer to “Making the Measurement” on page 58 for further information. 4 Make the measurement. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Selecting A Frequency Dependent Offset Table

    A Table Off On B Table Off On field indicates if any frequency dependent offset tables are currently selected. The “Offset Tbls” screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6 “Offset Tbls” Screen E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 80: Making The Measurement

    10 You must set the display to the type of measurement you require. This can either be a direct channel measurement, a ratio measurement of both channels or a difference measurement between both channels. Use the E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 81 The value of the calibration factors being used by the power meter to make a measurement is displayed under the softkeys. A Cal Fac B Cal Fac E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Editing Frequency Dependent Offset Tables

    Use the , and keys to move between the table name and its frequencies and offsets. A frequency in the range of 0.001 MHz to 999.999 GHz can be entered. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 If you measure a signal with a frequency outside the frequency range defined in the frequency dependent offset table, the power meter uses the highest or lowest frequency point in the frequency dependent offset table to calculate the offset. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 84: Setting The Units Of Measurement

    Relative Mode Off Relative Mode On Linear Linear Single Channel Watt Ratio Difference Watt is “On”) 1 When relative mode is on (that is, , the measurement is Rel Off On compared to a reference value. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Selecting Units Of Measurement From The Softkeys

    Some softkeys may be grayed out so that an invalid value cannot be entered. N O T E Pressing Increment Multiplier Decrement Multiplier increases or decreases the multiplier shown in front of . Pressing after the correct multiplier has been selected confirms the entry. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Making Relative Measurements

    “On” when is pressed. Rel Off On Successive measurements are now displayed relative to the reference value. The relative mode can be disabled and re-enabled simply by pressing Rel Off On E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Setting The Resolution

    . The current setting of the resolution is highlighted on the softkey. Resolution 1 2 3 4 2 To change this setting, press until the required Resolution 1 2 3 4 resolution setting is highlighted. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 88: Setting Offsets

    “On” when a value is entered using Offset Channel offsets can be disabled and re-enabled simply by pressing Offset Off On Setting Display Offsets The display offset function provides a method for entering display offset values. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Figure 2-8 Effect Of Offsets On A Channel Measurement

    ChB Input ChB Input with Ch Offset Figure 2-9 Effect of Offsets on a Maths Measurement † Channel Offset entered using , or A Input Settings B Input Settings Offset †† Display Offset entered using Offset E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 90: Setting Averaging

    A - channel B and the lower window has a resolution of four and is measuring channel A. In this instance, channel A averaging is calculated with a resolution of four and channel B with a resolution of two. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Figure 2-10 Averaged Readings

    . A pop-up window appears. Use the , or keys to set your filter length. 3 To confirm your choice, press Enter The filter can be disabled and re-enabled simply by pressing Filter Off On E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 92: Step Detection

    ChA Filter softkey to access the filter menu. 3 Use the Step Det Off On softkey to enable or disable step detection. For channel B, use the steps above except use A Input Settings ChB Filter E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Measuring Pulsed Signals

    Pulse measurements are not recommended using Agilent E4412A and E4413A power N O T E sensors. An example of a pulsed signal is shown in Figure 2-11. Power Duty Cycle = Time Figure 2-11 Pulsed Signal E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 94 In order to ensure accurate pulse power readings, the input signal must be pulsed with a rectangular pulse. Other pulse shapes (such as triangle, chirp, or Gaussian) will cause erroneous results. The pulse power on/off ratio must be much greater than the duty cycle ratio. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Setting Measurement Limits

    • Use to move to other digits. 3 To confirm your choice, press the appropriate measurement units. Limits can be disabled and re-enabled simply by pressing Limits Off On E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 96: Figure 2-12 Limits Checking Application

    Device Under Test. The power meter measures the output power. The limits have been set at +4 dBm and +10 dBm. A fail occurs each time the output power is outside these limits as shown in Figure 2-13. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 97: Setting Window Limits

    TTL output represents an over limit condition, under limit condition or both. The TTL connector is an RJ-45 Series shielded modular jack assembly with the TTL output pins connected as shown in Figure 2-14. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 98: Figure 2-14 Remote I/O Ttl Outputs

    • Use to move to other digits. 3 To confirm your choice, press the appropriate measurement units. Limits Off On Limits can be disabled and re-enabled simply by pressing E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Checking For Limit Failures

    Limit failures are displayed in the appropriate field in the measurement window on the power meter’s display as shown in Figure 2-15. The same limit fail field is used by both channel and window limits. N O T E E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 100: Figure 2-15 Pass/Fail Limit Indicators

    “Undr Lmt”. This measurement has failed as the result is more than the maximum limit level set of –65 dBm. This is indicated with the text “Over Lmt”. Figure 2-15 Pass/Fail Limit Indicators E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Channel Measurements

    Single channel measurements can be displayed relative to a stored reference. In relative mode, readings are displayed in either dB or %. Refer to “Making Relative Measurements” on page 64 for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 102: Making Difference Measurements

    Difference measurements can be displayed relative to a stored reference. In relative mode, readings are displayed in either dB or %. Refer to “Making Relative Measurements” on page 64 for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Making Ratio Measurements

    Ratio measurements can be displayed relative to a stored reference. In relative mode, readings are displayed in either dB or %. Refer to “Making Relative Measurements” on page 64 for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 104: Selecting A Digital Or Analog Display

    The measurement windows can display the result in either a digital or analog format or both as shown in the following figures. Figure 2-16 Digital Display Analog Display Figure 2-17 Figure 2-18 Digital and Analog Display E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 105 Increment Multiplier Multiplier Decrement Decrement Multiplier Multiplier Cancel Cancel Pressing Increment Multiplier Decrement Multiplier increases or decreases the multiplier shown in front of . Pressing after the correct multiplier has been selected confirms the entry. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 106 That is, it does not indicate when duty cycle, range hold, offset, or relative mode are enabled. In addition, it does not indicate if the measurement is within the test limits if any are set. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Setting The Range

    . The current setting of the range is displayed under the softkey. Range 2 To change this setting, press Range . A pop-up window appears. Use to highlight your choice. 3 To confirm your choice, press Enter E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 108: Configuring The Remote Interface

    • Use to move to other digits. 3 To confirm your choice, press Enter To set the GPIB address from the remote interface, use the: • SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess command. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 109: Rs232/Rs422

    RTS+ CTS+ RTS- Figure 2-19 RS232/422 Pin Assignment Setting the RS232/422 Parameters This section explains how to set the baud rate, word size, parity, number of stop bits, pacing, and echo for the serial interface. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 110 When enabled “Xon” is highlighted, otherwise “None” is highlighted. RTS/CTS 11 Press and use any of the arrow keys to select one of the following from the pop-up menu: OFF - Sets the RTS signal line permanently low. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 IBFull - Sets the DTR signal line high while the receiver buffer can accept more data and sets DTR low when the data buffer is full. The transmitter is inhibited when DSR is low. DTR/DSR softkey is greyed out if the RS422 interface is selected. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 112: Remote Interface Overview

    Remote Interface Interface Overview . Examples of an GPIB and RS422 interface overview are shown in Figure 2-20. Figure 2-20 Interface Overview Examples Pressing the Done softkey returns the power meter display to the previous screen. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Programming Language Selection

    To select the interface language from the front panel: 1 Press Remote Interface Command Set 2 Select the language you require from HP 438A SCPI To select the interface language from the remote interface, use the SYSTem:LANGuage command E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 114: Recorder Outputs

    This menu allows you to switch the Recorder Output signal either on or off. softkeys allow you to enter the input power Max Power Min Power level that you want to represent the 1 V maximum and 0 V minimum output voltage of the Recorder Output. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Leveling A Source Output

    –50 dBm (10 nW) –60 dBm (1 nW) To set the maximum value, press and enter the appropriate Max Power value. 3 Press and enter 0 W. Min Power 4 Press to “On”. Output Off On E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 116: Saving And Recalling Power Meter Configurations

    3 To confirm your choice, press Enter To recall a measurement setup: 1 Press 2 Use the keys to scroll through the displayed files. When the required file is highlighted, press Recall 3 Press Confirm E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Figure 2-22 "Save/Recall" Screen

    Power Meter Operation “Save/Recall” Screen Figure 2-22 E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 118: How Measurements Are Calculated

    B/A,A-B,B-A Limits Window Recorder Limits Output Channel B Averaging Cal Factor LowerWindow Display Math,A,B,A/B Relative Channel Duty Freq Dep Offset B/A,A-B,B-A Offset Cycle Offset Window Limits Limits Recorder Output Figure 2-23 How Measurements are Calculated E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 119: Presetting The Power Meter

    90.000 dBm ( ) and –90.000 dBm ( Limits • is set to “Off”. TTL Output Off/On • is set to “OVER”. Limits OVER, UNDER, EITHER • is set to “Low” Fail O/P High/Low • E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 120 Power Ref Off/On • is set to 100.0 mW ( ) and 0.00 W Recorder Output Max Power • Min Power is set to “Off”. • Output Off/On is set to “A”. Ouput A B • E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 121 “On” • Backlight Off/On is set to 100%. • A Ref CF is set to 100%. • B Ref CF is not affected. • Must Cal Off/On is set to “Off”. • TTL Inputs Off/On E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 122: Self Test

    “Failed”. The Option 001 Battery test can also produce the message “Not Present”. If a failure occurs, the message “Power-up H/W Err” appears. Any errors are also written to the error queue and can be examined in the “Errors” screen by pressing Error List E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 123: Front Panel Selection Of Self Tests

    Each of these tests can be run individually. Information on the instrument self test and confidence check are described on page 102. Refer to “Test Descriptions” on page 104 if you require a description of the other tests. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 124 35 for connection requirements for the Agilent 8480 Series power sensors). The power reference signal is turned on automatically after any key is pressed. 2 The power meter automatically makes a power measurement. If the measured error is within the instrument accuracy specification, the E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: Remote Testing

    While a test is running, the message “Testing...” appears next to the name of the test. As each stage of the test is completed, the message “Testing...” is replaced by either the message “Passed” or “Failed”. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 126: Test Descriptions

    Four tests are available for the serial interface: UART configuration, local loop back, RS232 loop back and RS422 loop back. Both the RS232 and RS422 loop back tests require a specially wired connector - refer to the Agilent E4418B/E4419B Service Guide. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 127 • Local Loop Back - Tx and Rx on the UART are internally connected and a test message is sent to confirm correct operation. • RS232/RS422 Loop Back - A message is sent via the UART and transceivers using an external loop back connector (refer to the Agilent E4418B/E4419B Service Guide). Option 001 Battery This test checks that the capacity of the Option 001 battery has not decayed below 70% of its original value.
  • Page 128 A series of bitmaps are displayed on the power meter showing: two checkboards, vertical lines, horizontal lines, oblique lines, all pixels on and all pixels off. Pressing cycles you through these bitmaps. The stops the display and returns you to the previous menu. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 129: Operator Maintenance

    This section describes how to replace the power line fuse and clean the power meter. If you need additional information about replacing parts or repairing the power meter, refer to the Agilent E4418B/E4419B Service Guide. To clean the power meter, disconnect its supply power and wipe with a damp cloth only.

  • Page 130: Replacing The Power Line Fuse

    3 Install the correct fuse in the “In line” position as shown in Figure 2-24. (A spare fuse can be stored in the fuse holder assembly.) 4 Replace the fuse holder assembly in the rear panel. In line fuse Spare fuse Figure 2-24 Replacing the Fuse E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 131: Contacting Agilent Technologies

    If you have a problem with your power meter, first refer to the section. This chapter contains a checklist that will help identify some of the most common problems. If you wish to contact Agilent Technologies about any aspect of the power meter, from service problems to ordering information, refer to “Sales and Service Offices”...

  • Page 132: Check The Basics

    Whenever you contact Agilent Technologies about your power meter, have a complete serial number available. This will ensure that you obtain the most complete and accurate service information.
  • Page 133 Power Meter Operation • from the serial number label. The serial number label is attached to the rear of each Agilent Technologies instrument. This label has two instrument identification entries. The first provides the instruments serial number and the second provides the identification number for each option built into the instrument.

  • Page 134: Sales And Service Offices

    Power Meter Operation Sales and Service Offices For more information about Agilent Technologies test and measurement products, applications, services, and for a current sales office listing, visit our web site:http://www.agilent.com You can also contact one of the following centers and ask for a test and measurement sales representative.

  • Page 135: Returning Your Power Meter For Service

    4 Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive tape. 5 Mark the shipping container “FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE” to ensure careful handling. 6 Retain copies of all shipping papers. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 136 Power Meter Operation E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 137: Menu Reference

    E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide Menu Reference Introduction The Front Panel Menu Maps Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 138: Introduction

    This chapter is a reference to the softkey menu structure of the power meter. “The Front Panel Menu Maps” starting on page 117 details the menus diagrammatically. “Front Panel Menu Reference” starting on page 126 details the menus descriptively. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 139: The Front Panel Menu Maps

    On your power meter, some softkey labels have numeric values displayed under them. N O T E These values show the current setting of that softkey. Since these values are variable, they are shown in a grayed out text on the following menu maps. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 140: Dbm/W Menu

    Depending on the power meter’s setup, you will be unable to select certain softkeys. The N O T E text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 141: Meas Setup Menu

    Resolution 1 2 3 4 A‚Ä Limits B‚Ä 20.000 dBm Meter Dgtl Anlg –70.000 dBm Anlg Mtr Scaling Off On 90.000 dBm TTL Output Off On –90.000 dBm Limits OVER Output Fail O/P High Low E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 142: Rel/Offset Menu

    Depending on the power meter’s setup, you will be unable to select certain softkeys. The N O T E text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 143: System Inputs Menu (1 Of 4)

    Depending on the power meter’s setup, you will be unable to select certain softkeys. The N O T E text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 144: System Inputs Menu (2 Of 4)

    Display Memory Self Test Assy Lithium Display Confidence Battery Check Measure Displays Individual Assemblies Bitmap Calibrator Keyboard UART Config Local Loop Back RS232 Display Set Contrast Loop Back Serial RS422 Set Brightness Interface Loop Back E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 145: System Inputs Menu (3 Of 4)

    Interface Remote RS422 Interface Configure Interface Baud Rate Interface 9600 Overview GPIB page 121 Word Size Serial Stop Bits Tx Pacing None Xon Parity NONE Rx Pacing None Xon Pacing RTS/CTS Echo On Off DTR/DSR E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 146: System Inputs Menu (4 Of 4)

    Menu Reference System Inputs Menu (4 of 4) Power Ref Off On page 122 Error List Self Test Recorder Output page 122 Display Service Break Version Status Serial Diagnostic Reset Battery Backlight Backlight Backlight Timed Done E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 147: Zero/Cal Menu

    Depending on the power meter’s setup, you will be unable to select certain softkeys. The N O T E text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 148: Front Panel Menu Reference

    Press this softkey to display the measurement results in dBm. • Press this softkey to display the measurement results in Watts. • Press this softkey to display the measurement results in dB. • Press this softkey to display the measurement results in %. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 149: Table 3-1 Combination Of Sensor Type And Correction Applied To Current Measurement

    Default value sensors with value is 50 MHz. sensor calibration table frequency is 100%. Option CFT but can be overridden dependent offset by this softkey. table is selected. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 150 To confirm your choice, press . Entering a calibration factor using this softkey is only possible when you are using an Agilent 8480 Series power sensor or N8480 Series power sensor with Option CFT. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 151 80 for further information. B–A • Press this softkey to display the numerical difference between channel B power and channel A power (B–A). Refer to “Making Difference Measurements” on page 80 for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 152 (if enabled) at the rear panel TTL outputs. Refer to “Setting Window Limits” on page 75 for further information. Limits Off On • Press this softkey to toggle between the test limits being on or off. The default is “Off”. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 153 Press this softkey to select whether the TTL output reflects an overlimit condition, under limit condition, or both. Fail O/P HIGH LOW • Press this softkey to select whether a high or low level TTL output represents a limits failure. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 154 • Press this softkey to increase the display contrast. • Press this softkey to decrease the display contrast. The softkey menu structured to this key affects the currently selected window. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 155 Save Recall • Press this softkey to recall a required power meter setup from the highlighted file. First, use the keys to scroll through the displayed files. When the required file is highlighted, press Recall E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 156 It also allows you to review errors. Remote Interface • Press this softkey to access a menu which allows you to select and configure the remote interface, select the command set you want to use or obtain an interface overview E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 157 0 and 30. The default value is 13. A pop-up window appears on the screen. Use the , and keys to change the value. To confirm your choice, press Enter . Refer to “GPIB Address” on page 86 for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 158 Press this softkey to obtain a pop-up window which allows you to select one of the following: OFF - Sets the RTS signal line permanently low. ON - Sets the RTS signal line permanently high. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 159 Use the , and keys to move between the name, frequency, calibration factors and offsets. Press Change Insert , or Delete follows: E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 160 Press this softkey to modify the highlighted parameter, which is either a frequency, calibration factor, offset or table name. A pop-up window displays the parameter. Use the keys to change the parameter value. To confirm your choice, press Enter E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 161 A Input Settings B Input Settings • Press these softkeys to access a menu which allows you to modify the settings of the averaging, duty cycle, range and offset of channel and channel B respectively. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 162 Press this softkey to enter the lower measurement limit in the range –150 dBm to 230 dBm. The default value is –90.00 dBm. Use the , and keys to change the value. To confirm your choice, press the appropriate measurement units. must be less than E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 163 Press this softkey to switch step detection on or off. Step detection reduces the settling time of the filter by re-initialising the filter after a significant step (increase or decrease) has been detected in the measured power. The default is “On”. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 164 Recorder Output produces a DC voltage that corresponds to the selected input channel power level in Watts. Max Power • Press this softkey to enter the input power level that you want to represent the 1 V maximum output voltage of the Recorder Output. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 165 Press this softkey to run a self test on the measurement assemblies. Refer to “Measurement Assemblies” on page 104 for further information. Calibrator ■ Press this softkey to make internal voltage measurements on the 50 MHz reference oscillator. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 166 UART to check that the settings are correct. Local Loop Back ◆ Press this softkey to initiate a UART local loop back diagnostic with the transmitter (Tx) internally connected to the receiver (Rx). E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 167 Press this softkey to increase the display contrast. • Press this softkey to decrease the display contrast. Set Contrast • Press this softkey to set the default contrast to that currently displayed. Note, this key changes the factory default setting. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 168 This softkey also accesses the Battery menu which allows you to set the display backlight to On, Off or Timed mode. In Timed mode, the backlight turns off 10 minutes after the last key press. To turn the backlight on again, E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 169 Press this softkey to adjust channel B’s internal circuitry for a zero power reading with no power applied to the power sensor. Refer to “Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter” on page 30 for further information. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 170 Agilent E-Series power sensor or N8480 Series power sensor (excluding Option CFT). Power Ref Off On • Press this softkey to switch the POWER REF output on or off. This output is used as the signal source for calibration. The default is “Off”. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 171 This softkey is coupled to the equivalent softkey in the System Inputs menu. TTL Inputs Off On • Press this softkey to disable/enable (Off/On) the ZERO and CAL rear panel TTL inputs. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 172: Diagrammatical Keys

    Z through A, then underscore. • select fields for editing on the “Edit Table” screen. • select a table in the “Sensor Cal Tables” screen. • select a file in the “Save” and “Recall” screens. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 173 (that is, when this key is off but the power is connected to the instrument) the red LED is lit. When the power meter is switched on, the green LED is lit. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 174 Menu Reference E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 175: Error Messages

    User’s Guide Error Messages “Introduction” on page 154 “Error Messages” on page 156 Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 176: Introduction

    Errors are retrieved in a first in first out (FIFO) order. If more than 30 errors occur, the error queue overflows and the last error in the queue is replaced with error –350, “Queue Overflow”. Any time the queue overflows, the most recent error is discarded. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 177 Error Messages Once the errors are read, they are removed from the error queue. This opens a position at the end of the queue for a new error message, if one is subsequently detected. When all errors have been read from the queue, further error queries return +0, “No errors”.

  • Page 178: Error Messages

    For example, TRIG:SOUR IMM. –121 Invalid character in number An invalid character was found in the number specified for a parameter value. For example, SENS:AVER:COUN 128#H. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 179 Error Messages –123 Exponent too large A numeric parameter was found whose exponent was larger than 32,000. For example, SENS:COUN 1E34000. –124 Too many digits A numeric parameter was found whose mantissa contained more than 255 digits, excluding leading zeros. –128 Numeric data not allowed A numeric value was received within a command which does not accept a numeric value.
  • Page 180 A discrete parameter was received which was not a valid choice for the command. You may have used an invalid parameter choice. For example, TRIG:SOUR EXT. –226 Lists not same length This occurs when SENSe:CORRection:CSET[1]|CSET2:STATe is set to ON and the frequency and calibration/offset lists do not correspond in length. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 181: Table

    Error Messages –230 Data corrupt or stale This occurs when a FETC? is attempted and either a reset has been received or the power meter state has changed such that the current measurement is invalidated (for example, a change of frequency setting or triggering conditions). –230 Data corrupt or stale;Please zero and calibrate Channel A When CAL[1|2]:RCAL is set to ON and the sensor currently connected to channel A has...
  • Page 182 Self-test Failed;Serial Interface Fault Refer to “Serial Interface” on page 104 if you require a description of this test. –350 Queue overflow The error queue is full and another error has occurred which could not be recorded. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 183 Error Messages –361 Parity error in program The serial port receiver has detected a parity error and consequently, data integrity cannot be guaranteed. –362 Framing error in program The serial port receiver has detected a framing error and consequently, data integrity cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 184 Error Messages E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 185 E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide Specifications Introduction Power Meter Specifications Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics Power Sensor Specifications Battery Option 001 Operational Characteristics General Characteristics Environmental Characteristics General Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 186: Specifications

    These characteristics are shown in italics or denoted as “typical”, “nominal” or “approximate”. For information on measurement uncertainty calculations, refer to Agilent Application Note 64-1A, “Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements”, Literature Number 5965-6630E. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 187: Power Meter Specifications

    Selectable resolution of: 1.0, 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001 dB in logarithmic mode or 1, 2, 3 and 4 significant digits in linear mode Default Resolution 0.01 dB in logarithmic mode 3 digits in linear mode E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 188: Accuracy

    Agilent 8483A ±50 nW Agilent 8485A ±50 nW Agilent 8485D ±20 pW Agilent R8486A ±50 nW Agilent R8486D ±30 pW Agilent Q8486A ±50 nW Agilent Q8486D ±30 pW Agilent V8486A ±200 nW Agilent W8486A ±200 nW E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 189 Agilent N8485A with Option CFT ±63 nW Agilent N8486AR with Option CFT ±63 nW Agilent N8486AQ with Option CFT ±63 nW Agilent N8487A with Option CFT ±63 nW 1 The zero set specifications are tested at 50 MHz. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 190: Mw Power Reference1

    Poids et Mesures Mutual Recognition Arrangement. Further information is available from the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures, at http://www.bipm.fr/ 2. This SWR specification is only warranted for the E4418B and the E4419B Power Meters with serial prefix GB4331xxxx/MYxxxxxxxx and above. Prior to this prefix the values shown are supplemental characteristics.

  • Page 191: Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics

    • Fast: 200 readings/second, for Agilent E- Series power sensors only Maximum measurement speed is obtained using binary output in free run trigger mode. Zero Drift of Sensors Power sensor dependent (refer to Table 5-3). E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 192: Measurement Noise

    Agilent 8481D <±4 pW <45 pW Agilent 8481H <±1 mW <10 mW Agilent 8482A <±10 nW <110 nW Agilent 8482B <±10 mW <110 mW Agilent 8482H <±1 mW <10 mW Agilent 8483A <±10 nW <110 nW E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 193 Agilent N8482A (exclude Option CFT) <±3 nW <80 nW Agilent N8482B (exclude Option CFT) <±3 µW <80 µW Agilent N8482H (exclude Option CFT) <±0.3 µW <8 µW Agilent N8485A (exclude Option CFT) <±3 nW <80 nW E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 194 Agilent E-Series power sensors, the measurement noise is measured within the low range. Refer to the relevant power sensor manual for further information. 3 The zero drift and measurement noise specifications are tested at 50 MHz. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 195: Settling Time

    Settling 200 ms 180 ms 10 dB 10 dB Dynamic Times Dynamic Times Range Range 500 ms 350 ms 10 dB 10 dB 6.6 s 3.5 s 10 dB 10 dB Minimum dBm Minimum dBm E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 196: Table 5-5 Settling Time

    For Agilent E- Series power sensors in normal and x2 speed modes, manual filter, 10 dB decreasing power step: Table 5-5 Settling Time 1024 Number of Averages Settling Time (s) 0.07 0.12 0.21 (Normal Mode) Response Time (s) 0.04 0.07 0.12 0.21 14.2 (x2 mode) E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 197 Settling Dynamic Dynamic Times Times Range Range 120 ms 70 ms 10 dB 10 dB 400 ms 210 ms 10 dB 10 dB 6.5 s 3.4 s 10 dB 10 dB Minimum dBm Minimum dBm E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 198: Table 5-6 Settling Time

    Sensor Settling Settling Dynamic Dynamic Times Times Range Range 400 ms 10 dB 10 dB 6.6 s 3.6 s 10 dB 10 dB 13.5 s 6.6 s 5 dB 5 dB Minimum dBm Minimum dBm E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 199: Power Sensor Specifications

    This parameter is also known as short term stability and is specified as the change in the power meter indication over a short time interval (usually one minute) for a constant input power at a constant temperature. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 200: Battery Option 001 Operational Characteristics

    LED backlight OFF. Power meter is operational while it is charging. Service Life To 70% of initial capacity at 25 °C: approximately 450 charge/discharge cycles. Chemistry Nickel Metal Hydride. Weight 1 kg. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 201: General Characteristics

    Binding post, accepts 4 mm plug or bare wire connection. Line Power • Input Voltage Range: 85 to 264 Vac, automatic selection • Input Frequency Range: 50 to 440 Hz • Power Requirement: approximately 50 VA (14 Watts) E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 202: Environmental Characteristics

    15% at 40 ºC (non- condensing) Maximum Altitude 3000 meters (9840 feet) Storage Conditions Storage Temperature –20 ºC to +70 ºC Non-Operating Maximum Humidity 90% at 65 ºC (non- condensing) Non-Operating Maximum Altitude 15240 meters (50000 feet) E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 203: General

    212.6 mm W x 88.5 mm H x 348.3 mm D (8.5 in x 3.5 in x 13.7 in) Weight with Option 001 Shipping with Option 001 Safety Conforms to the following Product Specifications: • EN61010-1: 1993/IEC 1010-1:1990+A1/CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1:1993 • EN60825-1: 1994/IEC 825-1: 1993 Class 1 • Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...

  • Page 204: Remote Programming

    Command Language SCPI standard interface commands. code compatible. GPIB Compatibility SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP1, DC1, DT1, C0 Nonvolatile Memory Battery Lithium Polycarbon Monoflouride, approximate lifetime 5 years at 25 °C. E4419B Power Meter User’s Guide...
  • Page 205 Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice. Always refer to the Agilent Web site for the latest revision. © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1998, 2001, 2008-2010 Printed in Malaysia Sixth Edition, April 23, 2010 E4419-90006...

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