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- Page 1 Keysight Technologies N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Demonstration Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..........................Demonstration Preparation ..................... Panel Tour Front panel ........................Top panel .......................... Demonstrations Auto-brightness and back-lit keys .................. Measurement basics: frequency, span, amplitude ............Save, recall, and the unique User key ................GPS ........................... Task planner ........................Spectrum monitoring and interference hunting ............. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction This demonstration guide shows you how to use the basic functions of the N9342C/43C/44C handheld spectrum analyzers (HSAs) and take advantage of their extensive features. The demonstrations apply to all of the HSA models, which are collectively referred to as N934xC HSAs in this document. -
Page 4: Demonstration Preparation
04 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration Preparation This demonstration provides the step-by step instructions for using the extensive features of N934xC HSAs. All demonstration key strokes surrounded by [ ] indicate front panel hard keys and key strokes surrounded by { } indicate soft keys on the right edge of the display. -
Page 5: Panel Tour
05 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Panel Tour Front panel 12 11 Caption Function Power switch Toggles the analyzer between on and off Function keys Includes function hard keys for measurements Preset Returns the analyzer to a known state, also On/Off power save features (press and hold for 1 sec) -
Page 6: Top Panel
06 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Panel Tour (continued) Top panel Caption Function External DC power connector Provides input for the DC power source via an AC-DC adapter, or automotive type DC adapter LED indictor (charging) -
Page 7: Demonstrations
07 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 1 Auto-brightness and back-lit keys Communication system maintenance and repair often require a technician to trouble- shoot in bright daylight or in the darkness of night. The light sensor on the front panel of the N934xC HSA senses the ambient light and automatically adjusts the brightness of the display and the back-lit keys. -
Page 8: Measurement Basics: Frequency, Span, Amplitude
08 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 2 Measurement basics: frequency, span, amplitude The key measurement setup parameters of a spectrum analyzer are: – Frequency Adjust the frequency range measured – Span Adjust how closely you look at the signal –... -
Page 9: Save, Recall, And The Unique User Key
09 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 3 Save, recall, and the unique User key The N934xC HSAs let you save the state, trace data, measurement results (peak and marker table), limit lines, and screen captures to an internal file, a USB drive, or remotely via LAN or USB. -
Page 10: Gps
10 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 4 The HSA has a built-in GPS receiver and antenna (Option GPS). In addition to the internal antenna, the HSA also supports the external GPS antenna (Option GPA), providing convenience in the field. -
Page 11: Task Planner
One task planner file (*.tpf) can execute up to 20 test tasks. In this demonstration, we will compile a task planner file (w_cdma.tpf) and run it. Before compiling it, you must install N934xC HSA PC software and the Keysight Technologies, Inc. I/O library on your PC (download available at www.keysight.com/find/hsapc). - Page 12 Click the shortcut key of Keysight HSA PC software on the PC screen Note: In order for the Keysight I/O library to “discover” the HSA USB con- nection, you must connect the instrument to the PC via the USB cable and follow the “wizard”...
- Page 13 13 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 5 Task planner (continued) Figure 9. Task list Figure 10. Edit a task Action 2: Compile task plan file (.TPF) with the free N934xC HSA PC software...
- Page 14 14 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 5 Task planner (continued) Figure 11. Task plan running mode Figure 12. Test measurement result (manual mode) Instructions for HSA Keystrokes for HSA Edit the task plan description, running mode, and save the task plan –...
- Page 15 15 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 5 Task planner (continued) There are two ways to transfer the task plan file to the N934xC HSA: via a USB flash drive or using the N934xC HSA PC software. In this example we will use N934xC HSA PC software to transfer the task plan file to the N934xC HSA.
- Page 16 16 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 5 Task planner (continued) Figure 17. Channel power measurement result Figure 19. ACPR measurement result Figure 18. OBW measurement result Step 3: Run task planner Instructions for the source...
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Page 17: Spectrum Monitoring And Interference Hunting
17 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 6 Spectrum monitoring and interference hunting Option SIM provides a spectrogram that provides a three-dimensional display of the spectrum with power over frequency and time. This feature helps find intermittent interference signals, as well as locate and identify unwanted signals that cause dropped calls and poor quality service in communications systems. -
Page 18: Remote Control Via Lan Or Usb Port
18 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 7 Remote control via LAN or USB port In order to keep a communication system working reliably long term, you need to monitor the spectrum routinely. Regular spectrum monitoring is usually accomplished automati- cally by using remote control software to drive the spectrum analyzer. -
Page 19: Advance Marker Functions
19 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 9 Advance marker functions The N934xC HSAs provide powerful marker functions. In addition to normal and delta marker modes, the instrument marker system provides noise markers, frequency counter markers, AM/FM tune and listen, and band power measurement. -
Page 20: Limit Lines And Limit Masks
20 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 10 Limit lines and limit masks The N934xC HSA offers two different limit lines. Limit lines/limit masks and associ- ated margins allow you to quickly and easily identify signals that do not meet specified requirements. -
Page 21: Multiple Traces And Simultaneous Detectors
21 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 11 Multiple traces and simultaneous detectors The N934xC HSA has a total of four traces and supports simultaneous detectors including peak, average, sample, negative peak, and the normal detector. Plus the N934xC HSA supports simultaneous detectors, meaning that different detectors can be used on four different traces in a single sweep—this will greatly increase the throughput... -
Page 22: Trace Math Functions
22 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 12 Trace math functions The math functions in the N934xC HSA are true power calculations, meaning that the measurements are converted to power, the math function is performed, and the results are displayed in dBm. -
Page 23: Tracking Generator
23 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Demonstration 13 Tracking generator In many cases, stimulus response characteristic measurements are important. A spectrum analyzer equipped with a tracking generator forms a stimulus response measurement system that can easily perform scalar component test with high dynamic range (due to the spectrum analyzer’s tuned receiver architecture and narrow IF... -
Page 24: Power Meter
Demonstration 14 Power meter The Keysight U2000 Series USB power sensor works with the N934xC HSA to provide high accuracy average power measurement. The frequency range for power measure- ments is from 9 kHz to 24 GHz and power levels from -60 dBm to +20 dBm at a mea- surement speed of up to 1,000 readings per second in buffered mode. - Page 25 25 | Keysight | N9342C/N9343C/N9344C HSA Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - Demonstration Guide Evolving Since 1939 For more information on Keysight Technologies’ products, applications or Our unique combination of hardware, software, services, and people can help you services, please contact your local Keysight reach your next breakthrough.