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Instrument Messages and
Functional Tests
Agilent Technologies
PSA Series Spectrum Analyzers
and
ESA Series Spectrum Analyzers
Manufacturing Part Number: E4440-90619
Supersedes: E4440-90334
Printed in USA
June 2008
© Copyright 2001-2008 Agilent Technologies, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Instrument Messages and Functional Tests Agilent Technologies PSA Series Spectrum Analyzers ESA Series Spectrum Analyzers Manufacturing Part Number: E4440-90619 Supersedes: E4440-90334 Printed in USA June 2008 © Copyright 2001-2008 Agilent Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction ..........34 Error Queues .
  • Page 4 Contents Procedure (10 MHz to 500 MHz) E4401B and E4411B E7401A .....142 Procedure (501 MHz to 1.0 GHz) E4401B and E4411B E7401A ....143 Procedure (1.01 GHz to 1.5 GHz) E4401B and E4411B E7401A .
  • Page 5 Contents Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B E7401A, Options 1DN and 1DQ ..............187 Test Limits .
  • Page 6 Contents...
  • Page 7 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing * (Invalid Data) ..............102 *CLS .
  • Page 8 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Align Now RF Needed (Align Now RF Needed) .........103 Align RF Skipped (Align RF Skipped) .
  • Page 9 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing B7D DSP Code Reload Fail Opt.229. Contact your Service Center......74 B7D DSP Code Reload Fail.
  • Page 10 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Cannot find the Power vs Time Limits File..........65 Cannot find the Power vs Time Limits File..
  • Page 11 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Command header error ............45 Command not recognized .
  • Page 12 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Device = Mobile. Mod Acc not available..........99 Device-specific error.
  • Page 13 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Entire trace is below threshold level ..........65 Error reading file: CDMASTUN.CSV.
  • Page 14 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Failed to store Trace ............. . .89 File access IO busy;...
  • Page 15 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing File Operation Status; <name> directory renamed to <name> ......47 File Operation Status;...
  • Page 16 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing GSM Hopping enabled, waiting for valid burst ......... .80 GSM Pwr Meas requires trig delay <...
  • Page 17 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Incorrect filename, allowable extension is .sta ......... . 59 Incorrect filename, allowable extension LOS .
  • Page 18 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Invalid frequency list for measurement mode ......... . .87 Invalid GSM burst timing .
  • Page 19 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Marker X value not adjusted when right of Rise&Fall mark....... 81 Mask unavailable for current Span - increase to display mask.
  • Page 20 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Media is not writable ............. . .53 Media is not writable .
  • Page 21 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing No trigger before timeout; auto-triggered ..........61 Noise Figure DLP requires Noise Source Control Hardware.
  • Page 22 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Opt Freq Ref setting does not match external reference........69 Option activated .
  • Page 23 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Power meter zero and calibration required..........95 Power meter zero failure .
  • Page 24 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Radio standard is not supported by the current measurement......67 RBW limited to 1 kHz when Span >...
  • Page 25 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Search Length is clipped to the lower value as allowed by current IF Band Width... . . 92 Search Length is clipped to the upper value according to the dependency of IF Band Width ..92 Select a valid Radio Standard/Measurement combination to enable.
  • Page 26 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Stop freq must be less than stop RF freq ..........108 Stop IF freq must be less than fixed LO freq .
  • Page 27 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Sync word not found ............. . . 85 Sync word not found .
  • Page 28 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing This operation requires a measurement to be active........101 This operation requires a measurement to be active.
  • Page 29 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Unable to query state ............. . 58 Unable to retrieve signal (remote).
  • Page 30 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Valid burst not found ............. . .91 Valid burst not found, extend search length.
  • Page 31 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing WBIF Self Test Failed............. . 61 Wideband calibration not valid until Align Now, All performed..
  • Page 32 Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing...
  • Page 33 Instrument Messages...

  • Page 34: Instrument Messages

    Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction Instrument Messages Introduction The analyzer can generate various messages that appear on the display during operation. There are four types of messages. This chapter describes the following types of messages displayed on the analyzer: User Error Beginning on page...

  • Page 35: Error Queues

    Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction Error Queues There are two types of error queues, front panel and remote interface. These two queues are viewed and managed separately. Refer to Table 1-1. for more information on the characteristics of the Error Queue. Front panel A summary of the last 11 error messages preceded by an error number may be viewed in the Error Queue by pressing,...

  • Page 36: Error Message Format

    Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction Error Message Format The system–defined error numbers are chosen on an enumerated (“1 of N”) basis. The error messages are listed in numerical order according to the error message number. Status and Informational messages without numbers will be listed in alphabetical order following the numerical listing.

  • Page 37: Error Message Types

    Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction Error Message Types Events do not generate more than one type of error. For example, an event that generates a query error will not generate a device-specific, execution, or command error. -499 to -400: These errors indicate that the analyzer output queue control has detected a Query Errors problem with the message exchange protocol described in IEEE 488.2, Chapter 6.

  • Page 38: Instrument Messages

    Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Error Messages NOTE Error numbers are displayed in the error queue, not on the display. To see an error number, press System Show Errors 0: No Error No error The queue is empty. Either every error in the queue has been read, or the queue was cleared by power-on or *CLS.
  • Page 39 EEPROM checksum for <card> The card identification header for a hardware card is incorrect. If the card is not properly identified, the instrument is likely to be non-functional. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office. −330 Self-test failed;...
  • Page 40 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages −299 to −200: Execution Errors NOTE Error numbers are displayed in the error queue, not on the display. To see an error number, press System Show Errors −253 Corrupt media A removable media was found to be bad or incorrectly formatted. Any existing data on the media may have been lost.
  • Page 41 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages −221 Settings conflict;… …Averaging unavailable when Sig ID is on When in external mixing, with signal identification on, Averaging Mode is not available as a selection. …Cannot center unpreselected external mixer Mixer type is Unpreselected. Preselector centering is not available for unpreselected mixers.
  • Page 42 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages …Signal ID unavailable with Presel Mixer Signal identification is not available with the preselected mixer selected. …Signal Track unavailable when Sig ID is on Signal tracking is not available as a selection when using external mixing with signal identification on. Settings conflict;...
  • Page 43 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages –160 Block data error This error, as well as errors –161 through –169, is generated when parsing a block data element. This particular error message is used if the device cannot detect a more specific error. –158 String data not allowed A string data element was encountered, but not allowed by the device at...
  • Page 44 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages –131 Invalid suffix Attempt to send a SCPI command with a suffix that does not match the current units for the function. The suffix does not follow the syntax described in IEEE 488.2, 7.7.3.2, or the suffix is inappropriate for this device. –130 Suffix error This error, as well as errors –131 through –139, is generated when parsing...
  • Page 45 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages –111 Header separator error A character which is not a legal header separator was encountered while parsing the header. –110 Command header error An error was detected in the header. This message is used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors –111 through –119.
  • Page 46 Reduce input power to less than 0 dBm and run alignments again. Sampling Oscillator Unlock; Failure acquiring SO frequency lock Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office. 1st LO Unlock; Failure acquiring FracN LO frequency lock 1st LO Unlock; Failure acquiring single loop FracN LO lock The first LO on has lost phase lock.
  • Page 47 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Meas Uncal The measurement is uncalibrated, usually due to sweeping a narrow RBW filter too quickly. Check the sweep time, span, and bandwidth settings, or press Auto Couple Final IF Overload Either increase input attenuation or decrease the input signal level. Freq Count: Reduce Span/RBW ratio The span is too wide for the current resolution bandwidth.
  • Page 48 Unable to initialize flatness data A failure occurred in setting the flatness data in the internal EEROM. Get in touch with your local Agilent Technologies sales and service office. Unable to store flatness data A failure occurred in setting the flatness data in the internal EEROM. Get in touch with your local Agilent Technologies sales and service office.
  • Page 49 Tracking generator uncalibrated at start frequencies below 1/2 the current resolution bandwidth. Invalid Baud Rate Attempt to use invalid baud rate. Refer to the programming language chapter of Agilent Technologies ESA Series Spectrum Analyzer Programmer’s Guide for more information. RS-232 Interface Error An error occurred on the serial interface.
  • Page 50 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 3 − 26.5 GHz preselector bypassed, can’t adjust The microwave preselector has been bypassed so it cannot be centered or adjusted. Pressing the key or send the SCPI commands for Presel Center will result in this error. Presel Adjust Unpreselected external mixing - no preselector If you are using an unpreselected mixer while doing external mixing then...
  • Page 51 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 602 PSA only 605 ESA only Media is protected A save was attempted to a write-protected device. Floppy disk error An unknown error has occurred while accessing the floppy disk. 603 PSA only 615 ESA only File is corrupt Corrupted file The file that you were trying to load is corrupt.
  • Page 52 RAM copy of the EEPROM copy using a default initialization. The actual EEPROM file is left as it is. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office. Media is corrupt A save was attempted to a corrupt device.
  • Page 53 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Restoration of NVRAM data This error indicates that a file stored in Non-Volatile RAM has been corrected based on the Hamming codes stored with the file. After the correction, the file will contain the same data as when the instrument was shut off.
  • Page 54 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 603 PSA only 615 ESA only File is corrupt Corrupted file The file that you were trying to load is corrupt. Wrong density floppy inserted The floppy disk has the wrong density. It should be 1.44 MB. Illegal write access of Flash memory Attempt to write to an unavailable area of internal flash memory.
  • Page 55 Attempt to align the tracking generator without its output connected. Connect the tracking generator RF OUT to the analyzer INPUT Connect Amptd Ref Output to Input For Agilent Technologies E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B only: you must connect the to the analyzer AMPTD REF OUTPUT with the appropriate cable.
  • Page 56 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Printer Type is None The current printer type is set to , so no print operations are possible. None Change the type in the menu and try again. Print Setup In <filename>: [DATA] header missing This message indicates that the data section of a file did not begin with the token [ DATA In <filename>, line <nnn>: separator missing...
  • Page 57 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Interpolation error: cannot compute log of <negative_frequency_value> Occurs when the frequency interpolation of a limit line is set to log and the start frequency of the instrument is negative. The <negative_frequency_value> is limited to – 80 MHz, so it may not match the frequency that caused the error. In <filename>: bad amplitude unit <unit>...
  • Page 58 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Unable to save state to register Attempt to save a state to an internal state register failed. See the associated error messages for the cause (press System Show Errors Unable to load user state, factory preset was done A user preset failed, so the factory preset values were used.
  • Page 59 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Unable to load file Attempt to load a file failed; the file was not loaded. Unable to format drive Failed to Initialize ISTATE regions. Fatal LDS error Attempt to initialize the instrument state has failed. Cycle instrument power.
  • Page 60 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Cannot load a directory Cannot load a directory, please choose a file You have selected a directory instead of a file when attempting to perform the Load function under the front-panel key. File Linear units unavailable with Normalize on Attempt to change amplitude units to an absolute unit which is not allowed with Normalize.
  • Page 61 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages WBIF Self Test Failed Option 122 or 140 performs a loop-back self-test on power up. It does an ADC image calibration, then stores a sine wave in RAM and plays it out the DAC. It then measures the carrier power, image rejection and signal-to-noise ratio.
  • Page 62 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Greater than 10000: Measurement Applications Errors NOTE Error numbers are displayed in the error queue, not on the display. To see an error number, press System Show Errors 10008 to 10522: Power Suite Error Messages An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the Power Suite functionality.
  • Page 63 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10140 Valid GSM burst not found in frame (Ref Burst) No active GSM bursts that match the selected burst type have been detected in the RF input signal. Search was performed over the specified complete GSM frame using the Ref Burst type setting. 10141 Sync word not found in frame (Burst Type) One or more active GSM bursts that match the selected burst type have...
  • Page 64 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10148 B7D DSP Code Fail. Reload Opt BAH. Contact your Service Center. The Digital Signal Processor algorithm files required to perform the demodulation are not present in the IDSP: drive. 10149 Opt BAH DSP algorithm code file requires upgrade. The Digital Signal Processing algorithm code file revision is not supported by the currently loaded personality version.
  • Page 65 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10156 No Fast ADC hardware installed. The analyzer cannot use sweep times of less than 5 msec when Option B7D or Option AYX is not installed resulting in all the radio standards not being supported. 10156 The calibration data is invalid, and has been cleared.
  • Page 66 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10165 Carrier Not Present. 10166 Cannot update the list of cable types. The cable file may have been moved or deleted accidentally. Reinstall the measurement personality. This message is applicable to the GSM (Option BAH) and Distance to Fault (Option 225) measurement personality options.
  • Page 67 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10182 Lower Custom Mask is Invalid! The user-specified lower custom mask cannot be resolved into a limit line. The format may be bad. Resolution BW < 300kHz. 10183 The test will not meet EDGE specifications because the resolution BW has fallen below 300 kHz.
  • Page 68 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10192 Sweep Point/Span ratio below minimum - results may be inaccurate. The sweep point to span ratio is below the minimum required to ensure the bucket ratio is large enough to test DVB-T masks 10218 Hardkeys are disabled. Some of the forms (for example Receiver Spurious in GSM) do not allow you to close the form without either formally accepting or cancelling the form settings.
  • Page 69 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10230 DSP timed out, resetting DSP. Digital Signal Processor was unable to finish the selected measurement within the given period of time. Restart the measurement. 10231 Measurement failed for unknown reasons. Check instrument settings and restart measurement. 10232 RF Signal not found.
  • Page 70 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10247 Error reading file: CDPDMDA. Please reinstall cdmaOne. The file is missing or corrupt. Please reinstall the cdmaOne personality. 10248 Error reading file: CDPPMCO. Please reinstall cdmaOne. The file is missing or corrupt. Please reinstall the cdmaOne personality. 10249 Error reading file: CDPPMDA.
  • Page 71 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 3. Center the signal. (There must be a point on the trace that is “X dB” down from the maximum on both sides of that maximum.) 10286 Burst not found. Either the signal being analyzed has insufficient power, the rising or falling edges cannot be detected, or the burst is less than 126 microseconds.
  • Page 72 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10340 ’10101010’ pattern not detected - results may be inaccurate. This message is displayed if the measurement cannot detect the ‘10101010’ pattern in the payload. The measurement will continue and carry out the calculations on the payload data supplied, but may not be correct.
  • Page 73 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10392 B7D DSP Code Fail. Reload Opt. 202. Contact your Service Center The DSP algorithm files required to perform the demodulation are not present in the instrument ISDP: drive. 10393 Opt 252 DSP algorithm code file requires upgrade. 10394 Opt 252 DSP algorithm coef.
  • Page 74 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10409 Wideband calibration not valid until Align Now, All performed. Wideband calibration corrections cannot be applied to current demodulation results. Results will not meet specified demodulation performance levels until an Align Now, All has been performed. 10410 Measurement uncalibrated, wideband calibration required.
  • Page 75 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10417 This operation requires a measurement to be active. The analyzer cannot perform this operation, because it requires a measurement to be running and no measurement is running. 10418 Demod Format setting does not allow this value for Points/Symbol.
  • Page 76 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10427 Opt 231 DSP algorithm coef. file requires upgrade. The Digital Signal Processor algorithm coefficient file revision is not supported by the currently loaded personality version. Refer to the user guide for the personality in use for more information on installation/upgrade.
  • Page 77 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10510 Signals do not fit expected Intermod (TOI) pattern. Based on the current analyzer settings, the measurement cannot find two signals of high enough amplitude that can be resolved in such a manner that the third order products would lie within the measured span. You need to widen the span to include TOI products.
  • Page 78 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10524 to 10561: Phase Noise Error Messages (Option 226) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the Phase Noise personality. 10524 This measurement does not support the *.CSV file format. You cannot load or save base instrument traces, as this is not supported by the Log Plot measurement.
  • Page 79 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10533 Cannot save Trace because it contains no data. Cannot save Ref Trace because it contains no data. Check the Ref Trace is turned on, and contains some valid trace data. 10534 Trace file saved successfully. The trace saving operation was successful.
  • Page 80 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10601 to 10700: GSM and EDGE Error Messages (Options BAH and 202) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the GSM or EDGE personality. 10602 Sync word not found An attempt to position a GSM trace into the mask, when not enough data was present.
  • Page 81 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10622 GSM RF sync delay is out of range Change RF Sync Delay. 10624 Sync word not found In a GSM measurement using demodulation, the training sequence code (sync word) could not be found. 10141 Sync word not found in frame (Burst Type) One or more active GSM bursts that match the selected Burst Type have been detected in the RF Input signal, but none contain the selected Training Sequence Code (TSC).
  • Page 82 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10644 Requested timeslot number not present The selected timeslot is not on. (Timeslot is referenced to the trigger point.) 10646 Tx Band Spur measurement not defined for mobiles Only base station testing is available. 10648 Carrier power too low for optimum dynamic range For better dynamic range, transmit band spur measurements require >10 dBm signal power at the RF input port.
  • Page 83 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10662 Inconsistent sync word The instrument detected the training sequence, but the training sequence number is inconsistent between the AM path and the PM path. 10701 to 10800: W-CDMA Error Messages (Option BAF) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the W-CDMA personality.
  • Page 84 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10788 Stored data length too short Stored acquisition data length is too short. You need to perform one or more of the following actions: • Use the same setting that was used when the data was Sync Type acquired.
  • Page 85 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10901 to 10925: NADC Error Messages (Option BAE) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the NADC personality. 10902 Sync word not found In an EVM measurement, the sync word is not found and the synchronization cannot be established when is selected in the Sync Word...
  • Page 86 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10956 Channel center frequency outside device’s transmit band. 10960 No power at carrier frequency No power was detected as a CW or a modulated signal. 10962 Cannot correlate to input signal A correlation failure with the pilot CDMA channel occurred during synchronous demodulation.
  • Page 87 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 12000 to 12999: Noise Figure Error Messages (Option 219) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the Noise Figure personality. 12116 Two entries already exist at frequency. When specifying limit line point, if there are more than two points at the same frequency, the new limit point is discarded and the existing limit is used.
  • Page 88 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 12309 No entries in frequency list A measurement was attempted with List frequency mode or a SCPI query of the frequency list table was made and the frequency list table is empty. 12310 No entries in ENR table A measurement was attempted or a SCPI query of an ENR table was made and there were no entries in the relevant ENR table (Common, Meas or Cal).
  • Page 89 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 12762 Incorrect filename, allowable extension CSV Attempt to load/store table data with an incorrect extension. 12768 Failed to load ENR data A problem occurred when trying to load or store table data. 12769 Failed to store ENR data A problem occurred when trying to load or store table data.
  • Page 90 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 13214 Frequency Hopping enabled, waiting for valid burst The demodulated burst type has not been found in the originally demodulated slot location within the frame. 13001 to 13100: 1xEV-DO Error Messages (Option 204) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the 1xEV personality.
  • Page 91 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 13086 PSA Memory shortage occurred; consider decreasing Capture Intvl This error message appears when memory shortage, related to long capture interval, occurs. The current measurement is aborted and all the results returned are invalid values. Decrease and restart the Capture Intvl measurement.
  • Page 92 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 13116 Search Length is clipped to the upper value according to the dependency of IF Band Width Search length upper limits: IF Band Width <= 1 MHz, Limit = 0.1 sec 1MHz < IF Band Width <= 10MHz, Limit = 0.05 sec 10MHz <...
  • Page 93 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 13227 Freq range of ext src exceeded, PSA setting adjustments required. The calculated external source start or stop frequency exceeds the frequency range of the external source. You need to adjust the PSA settings so that the required source frequency is within it’s available range.
  • Page 94 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 13301 to 13400: WLAN Error Messages (Option 217) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the WLAN measurement personality. 13338 Valid burst not found, extend search length The instrument cannot find a valid WLAN burst. You may need to extend the search length.
  • Page 95 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 13442 PSA Power meter zero and calibration required The power meter requires zeroing and calibration. 13444 PSA Power meter zero required The power meter requires zeroing. 13446 PSA Power meter calibration required The power meter requires calibration. 13448 PSA Power meter zero failure The power meter zero function has failed.
  • Page 96 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 13729 PSA Connection with the Presel could not be established at the IP A communication connection could not be established at the RF preselector IP Address. Check to make sure that the IP Address that was entered is correct.

  • Page 97: Instrument Messages Without Numbers

    Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 13753 PSA Frequency crossing Conducted and Radiated Band is not supported Option 239 does not support sweeping across Conducted and Radiated Bands. Refer to the “EMC Analyzer Guide” for further details. Instrument Messages Without Numbers Error Messages Without Numbers Error Attempt to change signal data failed.
  • Page 98 . Then press Amplitude Attenuation (Auto) Overload protection is only available in the Agilent Technologies E4401B and E4411B. Informational Auto ranging... Displayed during autoranging. Informational B7D and/or B7E not found. Code Domain not available.
  • Page 99 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Informational Channel frequency outside device’s transmit band. Reset channel number or frequency. Informational Default spur table values loaded. No spur table has been previously saved when the Out-of-Band Spurious measurement begins. Press to enter the frequency Meas Setup, Edit Table ranges of interest and press to save that information.
  • Page 100 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Informational Entire trace is below the threshold level. The measurement cannot operate properly because the trace has fallen completely below the threshold level. Change the threshold level to view signal. Informational Invalid format: CSV files are not supported by this measurement.
  • Page 101 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Informational Table loaded successfully. When the key was pressed on the second page of the edit table Load Table form while in the out-of-band spurious measurement, the file was present. The information has been loaded into the measurement where it may be edited again.
  • Page 102 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Informational WARNING: You are about to delete all of the contents of directory “x:\xxxxx\”. Press Delete Now again to proceed or any other key to abort. WARNING: You are about to delete all of the contents of directory xxxxxx.
  • Page 103 The instrument requires complete alignment. Press System Alignments . On all Agilent Technologies ESA spectrum analyzer models Align Now except Agilent Technologies E4401B and E4411B, you must connect the to the with the appropriate cable to perform this AMPTD REF OUT INPUT alignment.
  • Page 104 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Status Demod ON: reduce span for audible detection When the Demod function is active and the speaker is turned on, the ratio of the resolution bandwidth to span must be greater than 0.002 to properly demodulate and listen to the resulting audio signal. You must decrease the span to continue the measurement Status Ext Ref (no corresponding status bit)
  • Page 105 Press to clear the message. Status Input is internal (no corresponding status bit) This message applies to the Agilent Technologies E4401B and E4411B only. Indicates the selection is . With the 50 MHz amplitude 50 MHz Amptd Ref reference on, the input is routed through an internal signal path.
  • Page 106 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Status LO Out Unlevel (LO Out Unleveled) Indicates the output of the local oscillator (LO) has become unleveled. This condition must be corrected to make valid measurements. Status LO Unlevel (LO Unleveled) Indicates the internal circuitry of the local oscillator (LO) has become unleveled.
  • Page 107 Overload: Reduce Signal and press <ESC> (Input Overload Tripped) This message applies to the Agilent Technologies E4401B and E4411B only. A signal has been applied to the input connector that caused the overload protection circuitry to engage. The input signal must be reduced. After the...
  • Page 108 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Status Source LO Unlevel (Source LO Unleveled) The internal circuitry of the local oscillator (LO) in the tracking generator has become unleveled. This condition must be corrected to make valid measurements. Status Source LO Unlock (Source Synth Unlocked) The phase-locked circuitry of the local oscillator (LO) in the tracking generator has become unlocked.
  • Page 109 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Status System input frequency out of range One or more system input frequencies are out of range. If using a frequency list, check that all entries are valid for current measurement mode. Status System Alignments, Align Now, All Required Internal alignment correction data has been lost.
  • Page 110 Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Annunciator Overload This message appears in the left side of the annunciator bar in red. When this message appears it indicates that there is one or more condition that causes a system overload. For the possible conditions and suggested resolutions, refer to the Status IF Overload (IF/ADC Over Range) on page and the Status...
  • Page 111 Functional Tests...

  • Page 112: Functional Tests

    Functional Tests What You Will Find in Chapters 2, 3, and 4 What You Will Find in Chapters 2, 3, and 4 This chapter describes the functional tests and provides information on how to perform them. What Are the Functional Tests? Functional tests are tests of various instrument parameters that give a high degree of confidence that the analyzer is operating correctly.
  • Page 113 Functional Tests What You Will Find in Chapters 2, 3, and 4 • ESA Functional Tests (ESA only, Chapter 4): — “Displayed Average Noise Level” on page 140 — “EMI Detector Test” on page 159 — “Frequency Readout Accuracy” on page 163 —...

  • Page 114: Before Performing A Functional Test

    Functional Tests Before Performing a Functional Test Before Performing a Functional Test 1. Ensure that you have the proper test equipment. 2. Switch on the unit under test (UUT) and let it warm up (in accordance with warm-up requirements in the instrument specifications). 3.

  • Page 115: Test Equipment

    Functional Tests Test Equipment QUIPMENT The table below summarizes the test equipment needed to perform all of the functional tests. Alternate equipment model numbers are given in case the recommended equipment is not available. If neither the recommended nor the alternative test equipment are available, substitute equipment that meets or exceeds the critical specifications listed.
  • Page 116 Functional Tests Test Equipment Analyzer Alternate Recommended Item Critical Specifications Agilent Agilent Model Model PSA ESA Cable, BNC (2 required) 120 cm (48 in.) BNC cable 10503A Signal Source Synthesized Sweeper Frequency: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 83630B 83640B, Harmonic level: < −40 dBc 83650B Amplitude range: 10 to −20 dBm Frequency Accuracy: 0.02%...
  • Page 117 Functional Tests Test Equipment Analyzer Alternate Recommended Item Critical Specifications Agilent Agilent Model Model Power Splitter, 3.5 mm Nominal Insertion Loss: 6 dB 11667A Tracking Between Ports: < 0.25 dB E4401B, E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B and E4411B E7401A, E7402A, E7403A, and E7404A only Power Splitter, 3.5 mm Nominal Insertion Loss: 6 dB...
  • Page 118 Functional Tests Test Equipment Chapter 2...

  • Page 119: Psa Functional Tests (Psa Only, Chapter 3)

    PSA Functional Tests...

  • Page 120: Psa Functional Tests

    PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz Test Limits Amplitude Accuracy should remain within ±1.0 dB of the measured source value across the range of source levels and changes in resolution bandwidth. Option 1DS (preamp option) should remain within ±1.3 dB of measured values.

  • Page 121: Procedure

    PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz Figure 3-1. Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup Procedure 1. Zero and calibrate the power meter. 2. Configure equipment as shown in Figure 3-1., with the power splitter connected to the spectrum analyzer input. To minimize stress on the test equipment connections, support the power CAUTION sensor.
  • Page 122 PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz 7. On the spectrum analyzer, press: (On) BW/Avg Average Enter 8. Perform the following steps for each row listed in Table 3-1: a. Set the synthesized sweeper amplitude to the value listed in the Nominal Source Amplitude column in Table 3-1.
  • Page 123 PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz Table 3-1 Amplitude Accuracy Results Nominal Measured Power Meter Amplitude Preamp Source Attenuation Span Amplitude Amplitude Accuracy Test Limit (Option Amplitude (dB) (MHz) Meas_amp Power_meter Error (dB) 1DS) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dB) −4 ±...

  • Page 124: Testing Option 1Ds (Preamp)

    PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz Testing Option 1DS (Preamp) Instruments containing Option 1DS must have the preamp function turned on and tested. In order to enable this function, press (On). Amplitude More 1 of 3 Int Preamp Procedure 1.

  • Page 125: Displayed Average Noise Level (Danl)

    PSA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) Test Limits (with 0 dB input attenuation) Table 3-3 for values. Test Description The Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) of the spectrum analyzer is measured across a 10 kHz frequency span at several center frequencies.
  • Page 126 PSA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) 4. Press , then press the key. Display Display Line 5. Rotate the RPG knob and set the display line at the average amplitude of the displayed noise floor by visual inspection. 6.

  • Page 127: Frequency Readout Accuracy

    PSA Functional Tests Frequency Readout Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Limits Frequency Readout Accuracy is equivalent to the following equation: ± (0.25% x span + 5% X RBW + 2 Hz + 0.5 x horizontal resolution) NOTE See results table for actual values. Test Description The frequency readout accuracy is measured in several spans and center frequencies that allow both internal analyzer synthesizer modes and prefilter bandwidths to be tested.

  • Page 128: Procedure

    PSA Functional Tests Frequency Readout Accuracy Procedure 1. Configure the equipment as shown in Figure 3-4.. Confirm the analyzer’s built-in auto alignment has been performed within the past 24 hours. 2. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment: a.

  • Page 129: Frequency Response (Flatness)

    PSA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Frequency Response (Flatness) Test Limits Limit Relative to Frequency Range 50 MHz ±1.5 dB 3 Hz to 3 GHz > 3 GHz to 6.6 GHz ±2.5 dB > 6.6 GHz to 22 Ghz ±3.0 dB >...

  • Page 130: Procedure

    PSA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Critical Specifications Recommended Item (for this test) Agilent Model Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 50 GHz 11667C Power Splitter Tracking between ports: < 0.25 dB Synthesized Sweeper Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 26 GHz 83630B Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 50 GHz 83650B...
  • Page 131 PSA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) 6. Set up the spectrum analyzer by pressing: , 50, Frequency , 50, Span (ref level), –10, Amplitude (On), 10, BW/Avg Average Enter 7. Adjust the synthesized sweeper output power for a power meter display of –14 dBm ±0.1 dB.
  • Page 132 PSA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Table 3-5 Frequency Response (Flatness) Results Analyzer Power Meter Meas Error Flatness Flatness Error Amplitude Measurement Normalized Test Limits Center to 50 MHz (dB) Frequency Meas Power Meas Flat meter error Norm ±1.5 3 GHz ±2.5 3.5 GHz ±2.5...

  • Page 133: Amplitude Linearity

    PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Linearity Amplitude Linearity Test Limits The linearity error will be ≤ ±1.0 dB with ≤ −10 dBm at the mixer. Test Description This test checks the amplitude linearity of the instrument by maintaining a constant reference level and measuring signals of different amplitudes over most of the display range.

  • Page 134: Procedure

    PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Linearity Figure 3-6. Amplitude Linearity Setup NOTE Averaging is used for all measurements to improve repeatability and reduce measurement uncertainty. Procedure 1. Configure the equipment as shown in Figure 3-6.. 2. Set up the synthesized sweeper by pressing: , 50, Frequency , –2,...
  • Page 135 PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Linearity 8. Perform the following steps for each attenuator setting listed in the table below: a. Select the next External attenuator setting. b. Press the key to trigger a 10 sweep average. Single c. Enter the delta marker value into Table 3-6.

  • Page 136: Second Harmonic Distortion (Shd)

    PSA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD) Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD) Test Limits Applied Mixer Distortion Frequency Level 40 MHz –20 dBm < –55 dBc Test Description This test checks the second harmonic distortion of the spectrum analyzer by tuning to twice the input frequency and examining the level of the distortion product.

  • Page 137: Procedure

    PSA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD) Figure 3-7. Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup Procedure 1. Configure the equipment as shown in Figure 3-7.. 2. Press (Factory Preset) on the spectrum analyzer and the synthesized sweeper. Preset 3. Set up the spectrum analyzer by pressing: , 40, Frequency , –10,...
  • Page 138 PSA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD) Table 3-7. Second Harmonic Distortion Results Applied Measured Second Harmonic Distortion Specification Frequency (dBc) (dBc) (MHz) < – 55 Chapter 3...

  • Page 139: Esa Functional Tests (Esa Only, Chapter 4)

    ESA Functional Tests...

  • Page 140: Esa Functional Tests

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Displayed Average Noise Level Test Limits Maximum TR Entry Model (50 Ω Input) Frequency Range (50 Ω Input) 10 MHz to 500 MHz E4401B, E4411B E7401A – 119 dBm 501 MHz to 1.0 GHz E4401B, E4411B E7401A –...

  • Page 141: Test Description

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Maximum TR Entry Model (50 Ω Input) Frequency Range (50 Ω Input) 22.01 GHz to E7405A – 106 dBm 26.5 GHz Maximum TR Entry Model (75 Ω Input) Frequency Range (50 Ω Input) 10 MHz to 500 MHz E4401B –...

  • Page 142: Procedure (10 Mhz To 500 Mhz) E4401B And E4411B E7401A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Figure 4-1 Equipment Setup Figure 4-2 Equipment Setup Procedure (10 MHz to 500 MHz) E4401B and E4411B E7401A 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2. 2. Press (Factory), on the analyzer. Wait for the System Power On/Preset Preset Type...

  • Page 143: Procedure (501 Mhz To 1.0 Ghz) E4401B And E4411B E7401A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 4. Press . Record the marker frequency next to your analyzer model in the Peak Search Measured Frequency column as entry (a) or (b) in Table 4-1 on page 157 for 10 MHz to 500 MHz.
  • Page 144 ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 3. Press , and record the marker frequency next to your analyzer model in the Peak Search Measured Frequency column as entry (c) (b) in Table 4-1 on page 157 for 501 MHz to 1.0 GHz.

  • Page 145: Procedure (1.01 Ghz To 1.5 Ghz) E4401B And E4411B E7401A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 4. Press the following keys on the analyzer: (Cont) Sweep Sweep (Off) BW/Avg Average (Auto) BW/Avg Res BW Video (Auto) , 50, SPAN FREQUENCY 5. Press . Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency recorded in Center Freq the Measured Frequency column as entry (c) (b) in Table 4-1 on page 157...

  • Page 146: Procedure (10 Mhz To 1 Ghz) E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, And E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, And E7405A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 4. Press the following keys on the analyzer: (Cont) Sweep Sweep (Off) BW/Avg Average (Auto) BW/Avg Res BW Video (Auto) , 50, SPAN FREQUENCY 5. Press . Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency recorded in Center Freq the Measured Frequency column as entry (d) or (e) (c) in Table 4-1 on page 157...
  • Page 147 ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 2. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Single (On), 3, BW/Avg Average Enter Single Wait until AVG 3 is displayed to the left of the graticule (the analyzer will take three sweeps, then stop). 3.

  • Page 148: Procedure (1.01 Ghz To 2 Ghz) E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, And E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, And E7405A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Procedure (1.01 GHz to 2 GHz) E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, and E7405A 1. Press (Factory), on the analyzer. Wait for the System Power On/Preset Preset Type Preset preset routine to finish.

  • Page 149: Procedure (2.01 Ghz To 3.0 Ghz) E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, And E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, And E7405A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 8. If the analyzer is an E4402B or E4403B E7402A, record the display line amplitude setting as TR Entry 6 in Table 4-1 on page 157. Otherwise, record the display line amplitude setting as TR Entry 7 or 8 in Table 4-1 on page 157.

  • Page 150: And E7405A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 7. Press the following keys on the analyzer: (On) Display Display Line Adjust the display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise, ignoring any residual responses. 8. If the analyzer is an E4402B or E4403B E7402A, record the display line amplitude setting as TR Entry 9 8 in Table 4-1 on page 157 Otherwise, record the display line...

  • Page 151: Procedure (6.01 Ghz To 6.7 Ghz) E4404B E7403A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 6. Press the following keys on the analyzer: , 1, BW/Avg Res BW , 30, Video BW Single Wait for the sweep to finish. 7. Press the following keys on the analyzer: (On) Display Display Line Adjust the display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise, ignoring any...

  • Page 152: Procedure (6.01 Ghz To 12.0 Ghz) E4405B, E4407B, And E4408B E7404A And E7405A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 5. Press . Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency recorded in Center Freq the Measured Frequency column as entry (n) (k) in Table 4-1 on page 157 for 6.01 GHz to 6.7 GHz.

  • Page 153: Procedure (12.01 Ghz To 13.2 Ghz) E4405B E7404A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 4. Press the following keys on the analyzer: (Cont) Sweep Sweep (Off) BW/Avg, Average (Auto) BW/Avg Res BW (Auto) Video BW , 50, SPAN FREQUENCY 5. Press . Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency recorded in Center Freq the Measured Frequency column as entry (o) or (p) (l) in Table 4-1 on page 157...

  • Page 154: Procedure (12.01 Ghz To 22 Ghz) E4407B And E4408B E7405A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 3. Press . Record the marker frequency next to your analyzer model in the Peak Search Measured Frequency column as entry (q) (m) in Table 4-1 on page 157 for 12.01 GHz to 13.2 GHz.

  • Page 155: Procedure (22.01 Ghz To 26.5 Ghz) E4407B And E4408B E7405A

    ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 2. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Single (On), 3, BW/Avg Average Enter Single Wait until AVG 3 is displayed to the left of the graticule (the analyzer will take 3 sweeps and then stop).
  • Page 156 ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level , 1, BW/Avg Res BW , 10, Video BW 2. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Single (On), 3, BW/Avg Average Enter Single Wait until AVG 3 is displayed to the left of the graticule (the analyzer will take 3 sweeps and then stop).
  • Page 157 ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Table 4-1 Display Average Noise Level Worksheet Measured Average Maximum Frequency Noise Level Model Number Frequency Range 50 Ω Input 75 Ω Input (TR Entry) E4401B 10 MHz to 500 MHz (a) _________ (1) or –...
  • Page 158 ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Table 4-1 Display Average Noise Level Worksheet (Continued) Measured Average Maximum Frequency Noise Level Model Number Frequency Range 50 Ω Input 75 Ω Input (TR Entry) E7403A, E7404A, 3.01 GHz to 6.0 GHz (j) _________ (10) _________ –...

  • Page 159: Emi Detector Test

    ESA Functional Tests EMI Detector Test EMI Detector Test Test Limits Test Description Test Limits) EMI Detector Peak, Quasi-Peak, or Average Procedures Values 200 Hz Procedure +/– 2 dB 9 kHz Procedure 120 kHz Procedure Test Description The internal 50 MHz signal is applied to the input of the analyzer. For each of the CISPR filters (200 Hz, 9 kHz, and 120 kHz) a peak, quasi-peak, and average measurement is made on the 50 MHz CW signal.

  • Page 160: 200 Hz Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests EMI Detector Test Figure 4-4 Equipment Setup 200 Hz Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-3. on page 159. For the E7401A, it is not necessary to connect the AMPTD REF OUT to the NOTE analyzer’s 50Ω...

  • Page 161: 120 Khz Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests EMI Detector Test 2. Press on the analyzer and wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the analyzer Preset up by pressing the following keys: (On) Input/Output Amptd Ref Out (f=50 MHz) , 50, FREQUENCY Center Freq , 500, Span , 5,...
  • Page 162 ESA Functional Tests EMI Detector Test Table 4-2 EMI Detector Worksheet Test Description Detector EMI Detector Procedures Peak Quasi-peak Average 200 Hz Procedure 9 kHz Procedure 120 kHz Procedure Chapter 4...

  • Page 163: Frequency Readout Accuracy

    ESA Functional Tests Frequency Readout Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Limits Span Minimum) Maximum 10 MHz 1.48988 GHz 1.49012 GHz 100 kHz 1.4899988 GHz 1.4900012 GHz Marker Count Accuracy with Counter 1.489999999 GHz 1.490000001 GHz Resolution at 1 Hz Test Description The frequency readout accuracy of the analyzer is tested with an input signal of known frequency.

  • Page 164: Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests Frequency Readout Accuracy Figure 4-5 Equipment Setup Figure 4-6 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6. Remember to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT of the analyzer to the 10 MHz REF IN of the synthesized sweeper. 2.
  • Page 165 ESA Functional Tests Frequency Readout Accuracy b. Press (Factory), on the analyzer, then System Power On/Preset Preset Type Preset wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys: , Center Freq, 1.490, Frequency , 10, SPAN , 100, BW/Avg...

  • Page 166: Marker Count Accuracy

    ESA Functional Tests Marker Count Accuracy Marker Count Accuracy Procedure 1. Press (Factory), on the analyzer, then wait System Power On/Preset Preset Type Preset for the preset routine to finish. Set the analyzer to measure the marker count accuracy by pressing the following keys: , 1.490, Frequency Center Freq...

  • Page 167: Frequency Response (Flatness)

    ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Frequency Response (Flatness) Test Limits Minimum Maximum ESA EMC Model Frequency (dB) (dB) E4411B & E4401B 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz –1.5 E7401A E4402B & E4403B 9 kHz to 3 GHz –1.5 E7402A E4404B 9 kHz to 3 GHz –1.5 E7403A...
  • Page 168 ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Critical Specifications Recommended Item Agilent Model (for this test) Type-N (f) to BNC (f) 1250-1474 APC 3.5 (f) to APC 5061-5311 3.5 (f) BNC (f) to SMA (m) 1250-1237 Type-N (m), to APC 1250-1743 3.5(m) Cables (2) APC 3.5mm (36...

  • Page 169: Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Figure 4-8 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor as described in the power meter operation manual. 2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-7 Figure 4-8. Use only 75 Ω...
  • Page 170 ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) NOTE The power level of the synthesized sweeper remains unchanged for the duration of the test. For each new test frequency, the power sensor cal factor should be entered to minimize measurement errors. 6. Refer to Table 4-4 on page 171 Enter the marker readout amplitude for 50 MHz as displayed on the analyzer in the Analyzer Amplitude column.
  • Page 171 ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Table 4-4 Frequency Response Worksheet Analyzer Power Flatness Flatness Center Error Test Amplitude Meter Error Model Limits Freq Amplitude (dB) ± 1.5 All Models 50 MHz ± 1.5 100 MHz ± 1.5 750 MHz ±...

  • Page 172: Reference Level Accuracy

    ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy Reference Level Accuracy Test Limits Reference Level Minimum Maximum (dB) (dB) dBmV –30 21.76 Reference Reference –20 31.76 –1.40 1.40 –10 41.76 –1.40 1.40 –40 11.76 –1.40 1.40 –50 1.76 –1.40 1.40 –60 –8.24 –1.40 1.40 –70...

  • Page 173: Log Mode Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy Critical Specifications Recommended Item Agilent Model (for this test) Additional Equipment for 75-Ohm Input Pad, minimum loss 11852B Type-N (f), to 1250-1534 BNC (m) Figure 4-9 Equipment Setup Figure 4-10 Equipment Setup Log Mode Procedure 1.
  • Page 174 ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy , 50, , –30, Power Level 3. Press (Factory), on the analyzer, then wait System Power On/Preset Preset Type Preset for the preset routine to finish. Press . Set the System Alignments Auto Align analyzer by pressing the following keys: , 50, FREQUENCY...

  • Page 175: Linear Mode Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy Table 4-5 Reference Level Accuracy Worksheet (Log Mode) (Continued) Analyzer Synthesized Minimum Analyzer Maximum Marker ∆ Reference Level Sweeper Amplitude (dB) (dB) (dBm) Amplitude dBmV (dB) –40 11.76 Reference + (–10 dB) –11.40 –8.60 –50 1.76 Reference + (–20 dB)
  • Page 176 ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy Record the Analyzer Marker Amplitude reading in Table 4-6 Table 4-6 Reference Level Accuracy Worksheet (Linear Mode) Analyzer Synthesized Minimum Analyzer Maximum Marker ∆ Reference Level Sweeper Amplitude (dB) (dB) (dBm) Amplitude dBmV (dB) –30 21.76 Reference = _____...

  • Page 177: Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty

    ESA Functional Tests Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Test Limits Resolution Bandwidth Maximum (dB) Minimum (dB) 1 kHz 0 (Ref) 0 (Ref) 3 kHz –0.3 dB 0.3 dB 10 kHz –0.3 dB 0.3 dB 30 kHz –0.3 dB 0.3 dB 100 kHz –0.3 dB...

  • Page 178: Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Figure 4-11 Equipment Setup Figure 4-12 Equipment Setup Procedure The 50 MHz reference output will automatically be switched internally on the NOTE E4401B and E4411B or E7401A and will not require any external connections.
  • Page 179 ESA Functional Tests Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty , 1, Video BW 2. Press and use the knob to adjust the reference level until the signal appears AMPLITUDE five divisions (mid-screen) below the reference level. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Peak Search Marker...

  • Page 180: Scale Fidelity

    ESA Functional Tests Scale Fidelity Scale Fidelity Test Limits dB from Reference Level Minimum (dB Maximum (dB –4 –1.0 –16 –1.4 –28 –1.4 –40 –1.4 –52 –1.4 –64 –2.0 Test Description A 50 MHz CW signal is applied from a synthesized sweeper to the input of the analyzer. The source is adjusted for a response at the reference level.

  • Page 181: Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests Scale Fidelity Critical Specifications Recommended Item Agilent Model (for this test) Type-N (f), to 1250-1534 BNC (m) Figure 4-13 Equipment Setup Figure 4-14 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-13 Figure 4-14. 2.
  • Page 182 ESA Functional Tests Scale Fidelity 3. Press (Factory), on the analyzer, then wait System Power On/Preset Preset Type Preset for the preset routine to finish. Press . Set the System Alignments Auto Align analyzer by pressing the following keys: , 50, FREQUENCY Center Freq , 45,...

  • Page 183: Second Harmonic Spurious Responses

    ESA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Spurious Responses Second Harmonic Spurious Responses Test Limits Model Number Maximum E4401B –55 dBc E7401A E4402B –55 dBc E7402A E4403B –50 dBc E4404B –55 dBc E7403A E4405B –55 dBc E7404A E4407B –55 dBc E7405A E4408B –50 dBc E4411B –55 dBc...
  • Page 184 ESA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Spurious Responses Critical Specifications Recommended Item Agilent Model (for this test) Type-N (f), to APC 1250-1745 3.5(f) 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 5061-5311 mm (m) SMA (f) to BNC (m) 1250-2015 Cables (2) BNC, 122-cm 10503A (48-in) APC 3.5 mm...

  • Page 185: Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Spurious Responses Figure 4-16 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-15 Figure 4-16. 2. Set the synthesized sweeper controls as follows: , 40, Frequency (50 Ω Input only) , –10, POWER LEVEL (75 Ω...
  • Page 186 ESA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Spurious Responses 6. Wait for two sweeps to finish, then press the following analyzer keys: Peak Search Mkr → Mkr → CF Step Marker Delta FREQUENCY 7. Press the ⇑ key on the analyzer to step to the second harmonic (at 80 MHz). Press .

  • Page 187: 1Dq

    ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B E7401A, Options 1DN and Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B E7401A, Options 1DN and 1DQ Test Limits Maximum Maximum Flatness ≤ 10 50 Ω MHz, –2.5 dB 2.5 dB 50 Ω...

  • Page 188: Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B E7401A, Options 1DN and Figure 4-17 Equipment Setup Figure 4-18 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Calibrate the tracking generator by pressing System Alignments Align Now Connect the RF Out to the Input when prompted. 2.
  • Page 189 ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B E7401A, Options 1DN and 75 Ω RF Out only: Connect the 75 Ω power sensor through an adapter to the NOTE RF Out 75 Ω. 5. Press REL on the power meter. The power meter readout amplitudes are now relative to the power level at 50 MHz.

  • Page 190: Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B And E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, And E7405A, Option 1Dn

    ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, and E7405A, Option 1DN Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, and E7405A, Option 1DN Test Limits Maximum Maximum Flatness ≤...

  • Page 191: Procedure

    ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, and E7405A, Option 1DN Figure 4-19 Equipment Setup Figure 4-20 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Calibrate the tracking generator by pressing System Alignments Align Now Connect the RF OUT to the RF INPUT when prompted.
  • Page 192 ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, and E7405A, Option 1DN 6. Set the analyzer center frequency to 100 kHz by pressing , 100, FREQUENCY Center Freq 7. Enter the appropriate power sensor Cal Factor for the test frequency into the power meter as indicated on the label of the power sensor.
  • Page 193 13001 to 13100 (>10,000) Analysis error messages Measuring Receiver (13401 to 13101 to 13200 13500) frequency readout accuracy test Agilent Technologies URL NADC (10901 to 10925) amplitude accuracy test noise figure (12000 to 12999) frequency response option 1DS PDC (10926 to 10950)
  • Page 194 SCPI interface error queue second harmonic distortion test status messages descriptions display location test descriptions frequency response tests. See functional tests URL (Agilent Technologies) user error messages W-CDMA error messages 10701 to 10800 WLAN error messages 13301 to 13400 Index...

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