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E4419B Power Meter
Agilent Technologies Part no. E4419-90006
December, 1998

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Agilent Technologies E4419B Power Meter Agilent Technologies Part no. E4419-90006 December, 1998...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 1998 Agilent Technologies All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Printed in the UK. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Legal Information

    Notice 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 4: Limitation Of Warranty

    MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Exclusive Remedies THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

  • Page 5: Equipment Operation

    For continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuse(s) only with fuses of the same type and rating (for example, normal blow, time delay, etc.). The use of other fuses or material is prohibited. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: General Safety Considerations

    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. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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. viii Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    22 October 1998 Location Date R.M. Evans / Quality Manager Europe Contact: Your local Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office or Agilent Technologies GmbH, Department 2Q / Standards Europe, Herrenberger Strasse 130, D7030 Boblinger (Fax; +49-7031-143143). Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 10: List Of Related Publications

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

  • Page 11: Agilent Technologies E4419B Options

    Agilent Technologies E4419B Options Agilent Technologies E4419B Options The Agilent E4419B power meters have the following options available: • Option 001, supplies an internal rechargeable battery providing full instrument functionality when access to an ac power outlet is not available.

  • Page 12: About This Guide

    This chapter lists the error messages that may appear as you are working with the power meter. Each description contains information to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Chapter 5: Specifications This chapter lists the power meter’s specifications and describes how to interpret these specifications. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Installation Instructions ............vii Regulatory Information ............. viii Sound Emission ..............viii Australian EMC Regulations..........viii List of Related Publications ............x Agilent Technologies E4419B Options........xi Available Accessories ............xi About this Guide ................. xii Getting Started ..................1-1 Introduction................... 1-2 Turning On the Power Meter ............
  • Page 14 Setting the Units of Measurement..........2-35 Selecting Units of Measurement from the Softkeys ....2-36 Making Relative Measurements ..........2-37 Procedure ................2-37 Setting the Resolution ..............2-38 Setting Offsets................2-39 Setting Channel Offsets ............2-39 Contents-2 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Test Descriptions ..............2-77 Operator Maintenance..............2-80 Replacing the Power Line Fuse ..........2-80 Contacting Agilent Technologies..........2-81 Before calling Agilent Technologies ........2-81 Check the Basics..............2-82 Instrument serial numbers ............ 2-82 Sales and Service Offices ............2-84 Returning Your Power Meter for Service......2-86 Menu Reference...................
  • Page 16 Environmental Characteristics ............ 5-15 General Conditions..............5-15 Operating Environment ............5-15 Storage Conditions ..............5-15 General ..................5-16 Dimensions ................5-16 Weight ..................5-16 Safety ..................5-16 Remote Programming ............5-16 Non-Volatile Memory ............. 5-17 Contents-4 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Interface Overview Examples ........... 2-63 2-21 Test Setup for Recording Swept Measurements ...... 2-65 2-22 “Save/Recall” Screen ..............2-68 2-23 How Measurements are Calculated.......... 2-69 2-24 Replacing the Fuse ..............2-80 Error Annunciator Position............4-2 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide Contents-5...

  • Page 18: Agilent E4419B User's Guide

    Contents-6 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: List Of Tables

    Measurement Units ..............2-35 Range of Values for Window Limits ......... 2-48 ....................3-13 Zero Set Specifications .............. 5-4 Noise Multiplier ................. 5-7 Power Sensor Specifications± ........... 5-8 Settling Time ................5-9 Settling Time ................5-10 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide Contents-7...
  • Page 20 Contents-8 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting Started...

  • Page 22: Introduction

    When some hardkeys are selected the corresponding softkey labels are displayed on the power meter display. If you are using the power meter remotely refer to the Agilent Technologies E4418B/4419B Programming Guide for remote operating details. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Turning On The Power Meter

    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. This instrument is designed for use in Installation Category II and Caution Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 1010 and 664 respectively.

  • Page 24: 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 hardkey allows you to choose either a one or a two window display. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Refer to Chapter 3 for further information about these hardkeys and their softkey menus. 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 26 This hardkey allows you to move back one level in the Prev softkey menu. Repeatedly pressing accesses a menu which Prev allows you to increase and decrease the display contrast. 12. Softkeys. These four keys are used to make a selection from the menus. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: The Display Layout

    2. This field displays the channel setup being measured, either A, B, A/B, B/A, A-B or B-A. 3. The measurement data is displayed in either one or two rectangular windows depending on the setting of . Pressing Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 28 Table 1-1 shows all the possible combinations for the two lines of the display. Find the table entry which matches your display and use the Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Display Line 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 offset table letter. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Directly entered Calibration Factor 8480 From offset table Series Frequency dependent None Sensors - from selected sensor calibration table From offset table Frequency dependent None E-Series - downloaded directly Sensors from sensor From offset table 1-10 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Selecting Your Display Layout

    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 Meas , Display Format Setup Digital Analog Digital Analog Display Display Display Display Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 1-11...

  • Page 32: 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. 1-12 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 B over channel A ratio measurement. 8. Press to select the lower window. Press . Notice that the lower window is now set up to make a channel A over channel B ratio measurement. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 1-13...

  • Page 34: Window Symbols

    The wait symbol is displayed when the power meter is carrying out a procedure but no action is required from you. The symbol may appear directly in the measurement window or in a pop up window. It may appear, for example, during, zeroing or calibration. 1-14 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Of N Entry Window

    This pop up window is displayed when you are required to modify numeric or alphanumeric data. The keys move the position of the cursor. keys increment and decrement the alphanumeric digit on which the cursor is currently positioned. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 1-15...

  • Page 36: The Rear Panel At A Glance

    6. Fuse An F3.15AH fuse is installed for all voltage supplies. 7. GP-IB This connector allows the power meter to be controlled remotely using the General Purpose Interface Bus. 8. RS232/422 1-16 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 It provides a 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. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 1-17...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Carrying Handle

    Getting Started Adjusting the Carrying Handle 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 1-18 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: 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 beside 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.
  • Page 40 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). 1-20 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Power Meter Operation

    Power Meter Operation...

  • Page 42: Introduction

    “Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations”, on page 2-67. • “How Measurements are Calculated”, on page 2-69 • “Presetting the Power Meter”, on page 2-70. • “Self Test”, on page 2-73. • “Operator Maintenance”, on page 2-80. • “Contacting Agilent Technologies”, on page 2-81. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Battery Operation (Option 001)

    Battery shows the charge condition of the battery represented on an analog meter scale. Below the analog scale is a message indicating the estimated power meter running time under battery operation with the present charge level. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Charging Times

    Working with the backlight off reduces the drain on the battery and increases the operating time available by approximately 50%. The display can be comfortably read in ambient daylight with the backlight off. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Battery Removal/Replacement

    Do not subject the battery to excessive heat. Do not dispose of by burning. Refer to your local country regulatory requirements on the disposal of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Caution Observe static precautions while removing and replacing the battery module. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Battery Removal/Replacement

    Support the closure assembly on a flat surface. Pinch the release tab between finger and thumb while - lightly pressing down on the battery module. Replacing the battery is basically a reversal of the removal procedure. Release Tab Battery Module Closure Assembly Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Zeroing And Calibrating The Power Meter

    “Please Zero + Cal ChB” depending on which channel the sensor is connected to. If you zero the sensor before calibrating it, the message changes to “Please Cal ChA” or “Please Cal ChB” depending on which channel the sensor is connected to. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Calibrating The Power Meter

    The power meter identifies that an Agilent E-series power sensor is connected and will not allow you to select certain softkeys. The text on these softkeys appears grayed out. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Calibration Procedure Using Agilent 8480 Series Power Sensors

    V8486A and W8486A sensors the automatic selection must be overriden and the D type correction selected. Subsequent connection of another A type sensor will result in a warning message stating that “Linearity Override May be Required”. To select the linearity type to be applied: Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 50 To calibrate both channels of the power meter. The reference calibration factors for the power sensors being 98.8% and 99.4% for channel A and channel B respectively: Zero • Press • Press . Use the hardkeys to A Ref CF enter 98.8. Press 2-10 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 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 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-11...

  • Page 52: Connecting The Agilent 8480 Series Power Sensors During Calibration

    11708A 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. This attenuator must be removed from the power sensor input prior to making measurements. 2-12 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: 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 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-13...
  • Page 54 Time for zero/cal operation to complete. Zero Both: 10 s (each 8480 series sensor), 12 s (each E series sensor) Cal: 6 s (8480 series) 7 s (E series) All timings based on 100 ms firmware polling. 2-14 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 Cal: 6 s (8480 series) 7 s (E series) 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. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-15...

  • Page 56: Making Measurements With The Agilent E-Series Power Sensors

    8. To confirm your choice press the appropriate frequency units. 9. Connect the power sensor to the signal to be measured. 2-16 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 Cal Cal A Frequency • Press . Use the A Freq Cal Fac hardkeys to enter 100. Press • Connect the power sensor to the signal to be measured. • The measurement result is now displayed. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-17...

  • Page 58: Making Measurements With The Agilent 8480 Series Power Sensors

    1. Ensure that no power is applied to the power sensor. Zero 2. Press 3. Press . During zeroing, which takes approximately 10 Zero A seconds, the wait symbol is displayed. 4. Press 5. Connect the power sensor to the POWER REF output. 2-18 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 To make a measurement on channel A with a power sensor which has a reference calibration factor of 99.8% and a calibration factor of 97.8% at the measurement frequency. • Disconnect the power sensor from any source. Zero • Press • Press Zero A • Press Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-19...
  • Page 60 Cal A Frequency • Press . Use the A Cal Fac Cal Fac hardkeys to enter 97.8. Press • Connect the power sensor to the signal to be measured. • The measurement result is now displayed. 2-20 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Making Measurements Using Sensor Calibration Tables

    Selecting a Sensor Calibration Table System You can select a sensor calibration table for use by pressing Inputs Tables Sensor Cal Tables A Table Off On . The “State” field indicates if any sensor calibration B Table Off On Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-21...

  • Page 62: Making The Measurement

    4. Connect the power sensor to the POWER REF output. 5. Press to calibrate the power meter. During calibration the Cal A wait symbol is displayed. (The power meter automatically turns on the POWER REF output.) 2-22 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: 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, System press . The “Sensr Tbls” screen is Tables Sensor Cal Tables Inputs displayed as shown in Figure 2-4. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-23...

  • Page 64: Edit Cal" Screen

    Figure 2-5: “Edit Cal” Screen The power meter is shipped with a set of predefined sensor calibration tables. The data in these tables is based on statistical averages for a range of Agilent Technologies power sensors. These power sensors are: •...
  • Page 65 5. To remove a sensor calibration table entry use the hardkeys to select the entry, press . If you Delete delete the frequency the equivalent calibration factor is also removed and vice versa. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-25...
  • Page 66 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. 2-26 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 94.3 3 MHz 98.4 14 GHz 93.2 10 MHz 99.3 15 GHz 30 MHz 98.7 16 GHz 100 MHz 97.8 17 GHz 92.7 300 MHz 97.5 18 GHz 91.8 1 GHz 97.2 2 GHz 96.4 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-27...
  • Page 68 35 GHz 94.4 34.5 GHz 36 GHz 93.7 35 GHz 97.6 37 GHz 94.9 36 GHz 38 GHz 93.5 37 GHz 98.2 39 GHz 93.9 38 GHz 97.4 40 GHz 92.3 39 GHz 97.6 40 GHz 2-28 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 47 GHz 86.4 29 GHz 94.4 48 GHz 85.3 30 GHz 49 GHz 84.7 31 GHz 93.7 50 GHz 82.9 32 GHz 93.8 33 GHz 34 GHz 93.2 34.5 GHz 93.5 35 GHz 93.1 36 GHz Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-29...

  • Page 70: Making Measurements Using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables

    Tables Freq Dep Offset A Table Off On Inputs . The “State” field indicates if any frequency B Table Off On dependent offset tables are currently selected. The “Offset Tbls” screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-6. 2-30 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Making The Measurement

    4. Connect the power sensor to the POWER REF output. 5. Press to calibrate the power meter. During calibration the Cal A wait symbol is displayed. (The power meter automatically turns on the POWER REF output.) Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-31...

  • Page 72: Editing Frequency Dependent Offset Tables

    A Cal Fac softkeys. B Cal Fac Editing Frequency Dependent Offset Tables You can edit frequency dependent offset tables using the “Edit” menu as shown in Figure 2-7. 2-32 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Edit" Screen

    A frequency in the range of 0.001 MHz to 999.999 GHz can be entered. An offset in the range of 1% to 150% can be entered. The following rules apply to naming frequency dependent offset tables: The name must consist of no more than 12 characters. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-33...
  • Page 74 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. 2-34 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Setting The Units Of Measurement

    Relative Mode On Measurement Mode Linear Linear Single Channel Watt Ratio Difference Watt is “On”) 1. When relative mode is on (that is, Rel Off On , the Offset measurement is compared to a reference value. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-35...

  • Page 76: Selecting Units Of Measurement From The Softkeys

    Some softkeys may be grayed out so that an invalid value cannot Note be entered. 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. 2-36 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: 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 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-37...

  • Page 78: Setting The Resolution

    . The current setting of the resolution is highlighted Setup on the Resolution 1 2 3 4 softkey. 2. To change this setting press until the Resolution 1 2 3 4 required resolution setting is highlighted. 2-38 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Setting Offsets

    The display offset function provides a method for entering display offset values. If either a channel or a display offset is set then “Ofs” is displayed. To enter a display offset on the currently selected window: 1. Press Offset Offset Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-39...

  • Page 80: Effect Of Offsets On A Channel Measurement

    METER B-A, A/B, B/A, DISPLAY † Offset ChB Input ChB Input with Ch Offset System A Input Settings † Channel Offset entered using Inputs B Input Settings Offset Offset †† Display Offset entered using Offset 2-40 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Setting Averaging

    Figure 2-10 lists the number of readings averaged for each range and resolution when the power meter is in auto filter mode and is set to normal speed mode (refer to the Agilent E4418B/E4419B Programming Guide for details of the readings averaged in the other speed modes).

  • Page 82: Averaged Readings

    . A pop up window Length appears. Use the 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 2-42 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Step Detection

    ChA Filter 3. Use the softkey to enable /disable step Step Det Off On detection. For channel B use the steps above except use B Input Settings ChB Filter Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-43...

  • Page 84: Measuring Pulsed Signals

    If duty cycle is enabled then “Dty Cyc” is displayed. Note Pulse measurements are not recommended using Agilent E4412A and E4413A power sensors. An example of a pulsed signal is shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11: Pulsed Signal Power Duty Cycle = A Time 2-44 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 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. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-45...

  • Page 86: Setting Measurement Limits

    3. To confirm your choice press the appropriate measurement units. Limits can be disabled and re-enabled simply by pressing Limits Off On A typical application for this feature is shown in Figure 2-12. 2-46 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Setting Window Limits

    The power meter can be configured to verify the current measurement in either window against predefined upper and/or lower limit values. The range of values that can be set for the upper and lower limits and the Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-47...

  • Page 88: Range Of Values For 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. 2-48 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Remote I/O Ttl Outputs

    3. To confirm your choice press the appropriate measurement units. Limits can be disabled and re-enabled simply by pressing Limits Off On Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-49...

  • Page 90: 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 Note limits. 2-50 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Pass/Fail Limit Indicators

    -60 dBm. This is indicated with the text “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”. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-51...

  • Page 92: 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 2-37 for further information. 2-52 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: 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 2-37 for further information. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-53...

  • Page 94: 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 2-37 for further information. 2-54 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: 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 Figure 2-17: Analog Display Figure 2-18: Digital and Analog Display Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-55...
  • Page 96 µW Cancel Cancel Increment Increment Multiplier Multiplier More More Decrement Decrement Multiplier Multiplier Cancel Cancel Pressing Increment Multiplier increases or decreases the multiplier Decrement Multiplier 2-56 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 97 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. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-57...

  • Page 98: Setting The Range

    A Input Settings Inputs range is displayed under the softkey. Range 2. To change this setting press . A pop up window appears. Range to highlight your choice. 3. To confirm your choice press Enter 2-58 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Configuring The Remote Interface

    This section explains how to configure the power meter for remote control using either the GP-IB parallel interface or the RS232/422 serial interface. For further information on using the power meter remotely, refer to the Agilent E4418B/E4419B Programming Guide. GP-IB System...

  • Page 100: Rs232/Rs422

    Remote Interface Select Interface RS232 RS422 RS232/422 Connector The serial port connector is a 9 pin male D-type wired as shown in Figure 2-19. Figure 2-19: RS232/422 Pin Assignment RS232 RS422 CTS- RTS+ CTS+ RTS- 2-60 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 101 Xon/Xoff transmitter software handshake. When enabled “Xon” is highlighted, otherwise “None” is highlighted. 10. Press to toggle between enabling and disabling the Rx Pacing Xon/Xoff receiver software handshake. When enabled “Xon” is highlighted, otherwise “None” is highlighted. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-61...

  • Page 102: Remote Interface Overview

    Remote Interface Overview You can view a summary of your remote interface settings at any time by System pressing Remote Interface Interface Overview Inputs Examples of an GP-IB and RS422 interface overview are shown in Figure 2-20. 2-62 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Interface Overview Examples

    Power Meter Operation Configuring the Remote Interface Figure 2-20: Interface Overview Examples Pressing the softkey returns the power meter display to the Done previous screen. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-63...

  • Page 104: Programming Language Selection

    To select the interface language from the front panel: System 1. Press Remote Interface Command Set Inputs 2. Select the language you require from HP 438A SCPI To select the interface language from the remote interface use the: • SYSTem:LANGuage command 2-64 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 105: Recorder Outputs

    Output signal either on or off. The Max Power Min Power softkeys allow you to enter the input power level that you want to represent the maximum and 0 V minimum output voltage of the Recorder Output. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-65...

  • Page 106: Leveling A Source Output

    -50 dBm (10 nW) -60 dBm (1 nW) To set the maximum value press and enter the Max Power appropriate value. 3. Press and enter 0 W. Min Power 4. Press Output Off On to “On”. 2-66 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Saving And Recalling Power Meter Configurations

    3. To confirm your choice press Enter To recall a measurement setup: Save 1. Press Recall 2. Use the hardkeys to scroll through the displayed files. When the required file is highlighted press Recall 3. Press Confirm Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-67...

  • Page 108: Save/Recall" Screen

    Power Meter Operation Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations Figure 2-22: “Save/Recall” Screen 2-68 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 109: How Measurements Are Calculated

    Math,A,B,A/B Offset Offset Cycle Relative Offset B/A,A-B,B-A Limits Window Recorder Limits Output Channel B Averaging Cal Factor LowerWindow Display Math,A,B,A/B Relative Freq Dep Channel Duty Offset B/A,A-B,B-A Offset Cycle Offset Window Limits Limits Recorder Output Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-69...

  • Page 110: Presetting The Power Meter

    TTL Output Off/On • Limits OVER UNDER EITHER is set to “OVER”. • is set to “Low” Fail O/P High Low Offset • is set to “Off”. Rel Off/On • Offset Off/On is set to “Off”. 2-70 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 Must Cal Off/On • is set to “On” Backlight Zero • is set to 100%. A Ref CF • is set to 100%. B Ref CF • is not affected. Must Cal Off/On Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-71...
  • Page 112 Power Meter Operation Presetting the Power Meter • is set to “Off”. TTL Inputs Off/On 2-72 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Self Test

    “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 System examined in the “Errors” screen by pressing More Inputs Error List Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-73...

  • Page 114: Front Panel Selection Of Self Tests

    Note The RS232 and RS422 loop back tests require a specially wired connector - refer to the Agilent E4418B/E4419B Service Guide. Each of these tests can be run individually. Information on the instrument self test and confidence check are described on page 2-75. Refer to “Test Descriptions”, on page 2-77 if you require a description of the other tests.
  • Page 115 “Passed” is displayed, otherwise “Failed” is displayed. If the confidence check fails, the failure appears in the error queue. To examine the error queue go to the “Errors” screen (refer to Chapter 4). Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-75...

  • Page 116: 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”. 2-76 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: 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. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-77...
  • Page 118 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 119 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 More Prev key stops the display and returns you to the previous menu. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-79...

  • Page 120: 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 it’s supply power and wipe with a damp cloth only.

  • Page 121: Contacting Agilent Technologies

    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”, on page 2-84.

  • Page 122: Check The Basics

    Problems can be solved by repeating what was being performed when the problem occurred. A few minutes spent in performing these simple checks may eliminate time spent waiting for instrument repair. Before calling Agilent Technologies or returning the power meter for service, please make the following checks: •...
  • Page 123 Power Meter Operation Contacting Agilent Technologies 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. The serial number can be obtained by: •...

  • Page 124: Sales And Service Offices

    Power Meter Operation Contacting Agilent Technologies 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 125 In any correspondence or telephone conversations, refer to the power sensor by its model number and full serial number. With this information, the Agilent Technologies representative can quickly determine whether your unit is still within its warranty period. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 2-85...

  • Page 126: 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. 2-86 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 127: Menu Reference

    Menu Reference...

  • Page 128: Introduction

    This chapter is a reference to the softkey menu structure of the power meter. “The Front Panel Menu Maps” starting on page 3-3 details the menus diagrammatically. “Front Panel Menu Reference” starting on page 3-12 details the menus descriptively. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 129: The Front Panel Menu Maps

    Menu dBm/W Depending on the power meter’s setup you will be unable to select Note certain softkeys. The text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further information. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 130: Frequency/Cal Fac Menu

    B Cal Fac 100.0% Note Depending on the power meter’s setup you will be unable to select certain softkeys. The text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further information. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 131: Meas Setup Menu

    Meas Setup Resolution 1 2 3 4 Limits More 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 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 132: Rel/Offset Menu

    Char Done Cancel Depending on the power meter’s setup you will be unable to select Note certain softkeys. The text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further information. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 133: System Inputs Menu (1 Of 4)

    Agilent E-series power sensors only † Depending on the power meter’s setup you will be unable to select Note certain softkeys. The text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further information. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 134: System Inputs Menu (2 Of 4)

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

  • Page 135: System Inputs Menu (3 Of 4)

    Interface Configure Interface Baud Rate System Interface 9600 Inputs Overview GPIB See page 3-7 Word Size Serial Stop Bits Tx Pacing None Xon Parity NONE Rx Pacing More None Xon Pacing RTS/CTS Echo On Off DTR/DSR Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 136: System Inputs Menu (4 Of 4)

    System Inputs Menu (4 of 4) Power Ref Off On Error List See page 3-8 System More Self Test Inputs Recorder Output See page 3-8 Display Service Break Version Status Serial Diagnostic Reset Battery Backlight More Backlight Backlight Timed Done 3-10 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 137: Zero/Cal Menu

    Off On More Note Depending on the power meter’s setup you will be unable to select certain softkeys. The text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further information. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-11...

  • Page 138: 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 %. 3-12 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 139 Entering a frequency using this softkey is only possible when you have a sensor calibration table or frequency dependent offset table selected or you are using an Agilent E-series power sensor. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-13...
  • Page 140 B in the range of 1% to 150%. The default value is 100%. Use the hardkeys to change the calibration factor. 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. 3-14 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 141 Difference Measurements”, on page 2-53 for further information. 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 2-53 for further information. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-15...
  • Page 142 TTL logic level (if enabled) at the rear panel TTL Outputs. Refer to “Setting Window Limits”, on page 2-47 for further information. Limits Off On Press this softkey to toggle between the test limits being on or off. The default is “Off”. 3-16 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 143 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. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-17...
  • Page 144 Pressing this hardkey numerous times eventually returns you to the “Contrast” menu which allows you to increase or decrease the display contrast. • Press this softkey to increase the display contrast. • Press this softkey to decrease the display contrast. 3-18 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 145 Press this softkey to enter a display offset value. Use the hardkeys to change the value. To confirm your choice press is automatically set to dB Offset Off On “On” when a value is entered using Offset Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-19...
  • Page 146 The minimum number of characters allowed is 1. Cancel Press this softkey to revert back to the original file name, ignoring your editing. • Done Press this softkey to return to the measurement screen. 3-20 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 147 GP-IB, RS232 and RS422 as the remote interfaace standard. GP-IB Press this softkey to select the GP-IB port for remote operation. RS232 Press this softkey to select the serial port for remote operation using the RS232 Standard. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-21...
  • Page 148 A pop up window appears on the screen giving a selection of 1 or 2. Parity Press this softkey to enable /disable parity and set the parity type for the serial interface. A pop up window 3-22 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 149 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. This key is greyed out if RS422 interface is selected. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-23...
  • Page 150 Done Press this softkey to return to the measurement screen. The softkeys from the first level of the “System/Inputs” menu are displayed. 3-24 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 151 B Table Off On Press this softkey to enable and disable the highlighted table for channel B. “A” or “B” is displayed beside each table to indicate it’s current state and use. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-25...
  • Page 152 Choose either “UPPER”, “LOWER” or “AUTO” from the selection available using the hardkeys. The default is “AUTO”. Refer to “Setting the Range”, on page 2-58 for further information. 3-26 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 153 ChB Filter Press this softkey to access a menu which allows you to switch the filter off and on, set the filter length, select automatic or manual mode and switch step detection off and on. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-27...
  • Page 154 The errors are viewed in a first in first out (FIFO) basis. Clear Errors Press this softkey to clear all the errors which are stored in the power meter’s memory. 3-28 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 155 Refer to “Instrument Self Test”, on page 2-75 for further information on the tests run. Confidence Check Press this softkey to verify that the power meter makes an accurate measurement of it’s 1 mW POWER REF output. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-29...
  • Page 156 Press this softkey to perform a display RAM read/write test. Bitmap Displays Press this softkey to display test patterns. Instructions appear on the screen detailing the use of to cycle More through the various bitmaps and to end the Prev displays. 3-30 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 157 This test will only run if the RS422 interface is currently selected. A softkey menu offers the following choices: Run Test - performs the RS422 loop back test and reports the results. Cancel Test -quit test and return to previous menu. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-31...
  • Page 158 Press this softkey to reset and initialize the UART and to flush both the receiver and transmitter buffers. Interface Overview Press this softkey to produce a screen showing a summary of the remote interface configuration. 3-32 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 159 10 minutes after the last key press. To turn the backlight back on, press any key. Done Pressing this softkey returns the display to the previous screen. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-33...
  • Page 160 100%. Use the hardkeys to change the value. To confirm your choice press . This softkey cannot be selected when you are using an Agilent E-series power sensor. 3-34 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 161 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. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-35...

  • Page 162: Diagrammatical Hardkeys

    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. 3-36 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 163 When the power meter is switched to standby (that is, when this hardkey 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. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 3-37...
  • Page 164 Menu Reference Front Panel Menu Reference Diagramatical Keys 3-38 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 165: Error Messages

    Error Messages...

  • Page 166: Introduction

    To read the error queue from the remote interface use: • the SYSTem:ERRor? command. Error queue messages have the following format: Error Device Error “ ” Number Dependent Info Description For example, -330, “Self-test Failed;Battery Fault”. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 167 Error List Clear Errors More Inputs To delete all the errors in the queue remotely use: • the *CLS (clear status) command. The error queue is also cleared when the instrument power has been switched off. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 168: Error Messages

    For example, AVER:COUN. -112 Program mnemonic too long A command header was received which contained more than the maximum 12 characters allowed. For example, SENSeAVERageCOUNt 8. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 169 Suffix too long A suffix used contained more than 12 characters. For example, SENS:FREQ 2MHZZZZZZZZZZZ. -138 Suffix not allowed A suffix was received following a numeric parameter which does not accept a suffix. For example, INIT:CONT 0Hz. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 170 -213 Init ignored Indicates that a request for a measurement initiation was ignored as the power meter was already initiated. For example, INIT:CONT ON INIT. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 171 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). Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 172 MEAS?) will generate this error message -231 Data questionable;CAL ERROR ChA Power meter calibration failed on channel A. The most likely cause is attempting to calibrate without applying a 1 mW power to the power sensor. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 173 Agilent E-series power sensor and one is not connected. -310 System error;Ch A Dty Cyc may impair accuracy with ECP sensor This indicates that the sensor connected to channel A is for use with CW signals only. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 174 -330 Self-test Failed; The -330, “Self-test Failed” errors indicate that you have a problem with your power meter. Refer to “Contacting Agilent Technologies”, on page 2-81 for details of what to do with your faulty power meter. 4-10 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 175 Refer to “Confidence Check”, on page 2-75 if you require a description of this test. -330 Self-test Failed;Serial Interface Fault Refer to “Serial Interface”, on page 2-77 if you require a description of this test. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 4-11...
  • Page 176 Command execution continues but data is lost. -440 Query UNTERMINATED after indefinite response The *IDN? command must be the last query command within a command string. 4-12 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 177: Specifications

    Specifications...

  • Page 178: Introduction

    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 5965-6630. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 179: Power Meter Specifications

    Display Resolution 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 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 180: Accuracy

    ±30 pW Agilent R8486D ±50 nW Agilent Q8486A ±30 pW Agilent Q8486D ±200 nW Agilent V8486A ±200 nW Agilent W8486A ±50 nW Agilent 8487A ±20 pW Agilent 8487D ±50 pW Agilent E4412A ±50 pW Agilent E4413A Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 181: Power Reference

    Specifications Power Meter Specifications Power Reference Power Output 1.00 mW (0.0 dBm). Factory set to ±0.7% traceable to the US National Institute of Standards and Technology. Accuracy ±1.2% worst case (±0.9% rss) for one year. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 182: Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics

    • Normal: 20 readings/second • x2: 40 readings/second • Fast: 200 readings/second, for Agilent E-series power sensors only Maximum measurement speed is obtained using binary output in free run trigger mode. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 183: Zero Drift Of Sensors

    (<45 pW x 2.75) = <124 pW Table 5-2: Noise Multiplier Number of 1024 Averages Noise Multiplier 3.89 2.75 1.94 0.85 0.61 0.49 0.34 0.24 0.17 (Normal Mode) Noise Multiplier 3.25 1.63 0.72 0.57 0.41 0.29 (x2 mode) Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 184: Power Sensor Specifications

    1 minute interval and 2 standard deviations. For Agilent E-series power sensors the measurement noise is measured within the low range. Refer to the relevant power sensor manual for further information. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 185: Settling Time

    10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 6.6 s 3.5 s 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB Minimum dBm Minimum dBm Minimum dBm Minimum dBm Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 186: 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 Number of 1024 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) 5-10 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 187 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 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 5-11...

  • Page 188: 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. 5-12 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 189: Battery Option 001 Operational Characteristics

    1 hour of operation with the LED backlight OFF. Power meter is operational whilst charging. Service Life ° To 70% of initial capacity at 25 C: approximately 450 charge/discharge cycles. Chemistry Nickel Metal Hydride. Weight 1 kg. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 5-13...

  • Page 190: 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) 5-14 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 191: Environmental Characteristics

    95% at 40ºC (non-condensing) Minimum Humidity 15% at 40ºC (non-condensing) Maximum Altitude 3,000 meters (9,840 feet) Storage Conditions Storage Temperature -20ºC to +70ºC Non-Operating Maximum Humidity 90% at 65ºC (non-condensing) Non-Operating Maximum Altitude 15,240 meters (50,000 feet) Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 5-15...

  • Page 192: General

    EN60825-1: 1994/IEC 825-1: 1993 Class 1 • Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC Remote Programming Interface GP-IB interface operates to IEEE 488.2. RS-232 and RS-422 interfaces are supplied as standard. Command Language SCPI standard interface commands.Agilent 438A code compatible. 5-16 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

  • Page 193: Non-Volatile Memory

    Specifications General GP-IB Compatibility SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP1, DC1, DT1, C0 Non-Volatile Memory Battery Lithium Polycarbon Monoflouride, approximate lifetime 5 years at 25ºC. Agilent E4419B User’s Guide 5-17...
  • Page 194 Specifications General 5-18 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 195 "A-B" key description 3-15 charging times absolute accuracy, specification 5-4 general information accessories xi accuracy, of power reference 5-5 removal/replacement address running time of Agilent Technologies 2-84 battery option 001 5-13 of GP-IB 2-59 charge time 5-13 Agilent Technologies chemistry...
  • Page 196 POWER REF output "Done" key description 3-20 3-24 3-25 3-26 Recorder Output 1-16 2-65 "DTR/DSR" key description 3-23 remote input output 5-14 duty cycle 1-8 RS232 5-14 "Duty Cycle" key description 3-27 RS232/RS422 2-60 Index-2 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 197 2-39 GET not allowed, error message 4-4 "Keyboard" key description 3-30 getting started 1-1 keyboard self-test 2-78 GP-IB 1-16 keys 3-3 compatibility 5-17 connector characteristic 5-14 language selection 2-64 language 2-64 5-16 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide Index-3...
  • Page 198 2-37 parity error in program, error message 4-12 single channel 2-52 "Parity" key description 3-22 speed pass units 2-35 indicator using calibration tables 2-21 limits 2-46 using frequency dependent offset tables power sensor cables 2-30 Index-4 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...
  • Page 199 Recorder Output connector 1-16 2-65 key description 3-20 characteristic 5-14 menu map "Recorder Output" key description 3-29 "SCPI" key description 3-21 reference 2-8 screen 1-4 setting of 2-37 layout regulatory information viii "Select Interface" key description 3-21 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide Index-5...
  • Page 200 2-77 self-test failed, error messages 4-10 sensor cables xi "Tables" key description 3-24 "Sensor Cal Tables" key description 3-24 telephone numbers of Agilent Technologies 2-84 sensor calibration table temperature characteristic 5-15 editing 2-23 test. See self-test selection of...
  • Page 201 TTL inputs 2-13 "Zero A" key description 3-34 "Zero B" key description 3-34 "Zero Both" key description 3-34 zero set definition 5-12 specification "Zero/Cal" key description 3-34 menu map 3-11 zero/cal lockout 2-7 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide Index-7...
  • Page 202 Index-8 Agilent E4419B User’s Guide...

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