Table Of Contents - HP 8590 E-Series User Manual

Contents
1. Preparing For Use
What You'll Find in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introducing the HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing Your Spectrum Analyzer for Use
Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Line Voltage Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing the Tracking-Generator Self-Calibration Routine
Performing the YTF Self-Calibration Routine
Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reducing Damage Caused by ESD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Getting Started
What You'll Learn in this Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Acquainted with the Analyzer
Front-Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number/Units Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fine-Focus Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen Annotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu and Softkey Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurement Summary
Improving Accuracy with Self-Calibration Routines
Warm-Up Time
Performing the Tracking Generator Self-Calibration Routine (Option 010 or 011
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing the YTF Self-Calibration Routine (HP 8592L, HP 85933, HP 85953, or
HP 85963 Only)
When Is Self-Calibration Needed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Card Insertion and Battery Replacement
Changing the Memory Card Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure to Change the Memory Card Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analyzer Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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