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- Page 1 APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 APPH6000 User’s Manual Version 1.0, January 2011 - | Introduction to the APPH6000...
- Page 2 AnaPico AG reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content thereof without obligation of AnaPico AG to notify any person of such revision or change.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Contents Introduction to the APPH6000 ......................5 General Features and Functions ....................5 Options ............................6 Front Panel Overview ........................7 Rear Panel Connections ......................... 9 Getting Started ..........................11 ... - Page 4 Measurement time ........................25 Baseband Noise Measurement ....................28 Transient Measurement ....................... 30 Remote Programming the APPH6000 ..................... 31 Access via LAN ..........................31 Using and Configuring VXI-11 .......................31 Using the USB-TMC Interface with VISA (Firmware 1.0 and up) ..........32 ...
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Page 5: Introduction To The Apph6000
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Introduction to the APPH6000 Your APPH6000 Signal analyzer kit contains the following items: APPH6000 mainframe Universal power adaptor (AC 100 – 240V) with UK, US, EU plugs Ethernet & USB Cable ... -
Page 6: Options
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Options The following options are available for the APPH6000 signal analyzer: high-power detector (5 MHz to 1500 MHz) internal tuneable low noise reference (10 MHz to 6.2 GHz) IS400: internal tuneable low noise reference (5 MHz to 380 MHz) -
Page 7: Front Panel Overview
SMA connectors and five female BNC connectors. A green LED indicates the power on/off status of the instrument. Figure 1 shows the front panel of the APPH6000 with option CC. For a single channel model, the second channel IOs are sealed. - Page 8 In particular, there is the risk of the capacitor remaining charged. Connect the measurement sample (DUT) to the port (or the test fixture, cables, etc. connected to the port) after discharging DUT's electricity enough. - | Introduction to the APPH6000...
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Page 9: Rear Panel Connections
Used for connecting with a controller such as a PC or Laptop. Communication is via USBTMC protocol. Through this port, you can control the APPH6000 from external controllers. For more information on the measurement system using the USB port, see the programmer’s manual. - Page 10 The connection of an external controller through General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) connector allows you to configure an automatic measurement system. This GPIB connector is used only for controlling the APPH6000 from an external controller. You cannot control other devices from the APPH6000 through this GPIB connector.
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Page 11: Getting Started
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Getting Started System Requirements To ensure that your APPH6000 signal analyzer operates correctly with the remote control interface software, you must have a computer with at least the minimum system requirements to run one of the supported operating systems. -
Page 12: Applying Power
DHCP server is present and assign itself a default IP number. Connecting though USBTMC Connect the APPH6000 to the PC using the USB cable. The PC must be configured with a VISA runtime environment (NI or Agilent, or comparable Linux VISA). If connected properly, the VISA will detect the APPH6000 and you can use VISA Write to send the *IDN? query and use VISA Read to get the response. -
Page 13: Installing The Apph6000 Remote Client
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 VISA now allows you to communicate as a controller to the APPH6000. To use such the device, plug it in and Windows should detect the new hardware and launch the New Hardware Wizard. Instruct the wizard to search for the driver, which in this case is VISA. If the VISA runtime library is properly installed, the device will be installed as a USB Test &... -
Page 14: Shutting Down The Apph6000
Press the Line on/off switch on the rear panel to off. Perform Firmware Upgrade A firmware upgrade of the APPH6000 can be done directly via the GUI. Make sure you are connected to the right device and have the correct firmware binary ready. Then go to Controller ... -
Page 15: Measurement Using The Graphical User Interface (Gui)
Start the APPH6000 GUI Double-click the APPH6000 shortcut that will appear on your desktop after the software has been successfully installed. Make sure that the APPH6000 is turned on and is connected to the computer using either Ethernet or USB connectivity. - Page 16 APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Controller Connect automatically detects available APPH devices in the LAN or attached though USB and allows reconnection. Controller Set IP establishes connection to a user given IP. Controller Update Firmware performs automatic firmware update.
- Page 17 APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 On the upper left side the measurement configuration menu, where user input is required to prepare for the measurement. On the bottom left the status window are located, where messages about the progress are displayed and errors reported.
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Page 18: Phase Noise Measurement
The following section describes the basic measurement method of the DUT’s phase noise corresponding to the offset frequency from the carrier by using the APPH6000’s GUI phase noise measurement window. This section describes the following topics: ... - Page 19 APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Cross-Correlator measurement with DUT versus two internal or external sources (option CC or CCIS400): select this mode for low noise sources if lowest noise floor is required. The two references can be internal or external and may be equal or even worse in phase noise than the DUT.
- Page 20 C) Select frequency offset range to measure. Select start and stop frequency. The start frequency will mainly determine the measurement time. D) Set the APPH6000 locking bandwidth to the desired value. Recommended is to leave this setting on “auto” for automatic setting of bandwidth based on DUT sensitivity, optimum dynamic range and measurement accuracy.
- Page 21 APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Once your measurement is configured, press the “Start” button to initiate the calibration and measurement procedure. Depending on the measurement setup, the APPH6000 will perform several steps such as the detection of frequency, power level compression and tuning sensitivity and before acquiring lock and perform effective phase noise measurement.
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Page 22: Post Processing And Displaying Results
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Post processing and displaying results Once a measurement is completed, the results are displayed in the plot window as shown in Error! Reference source not found.. Using the plot configuration menu, the plots can be configured intuitively. Title, axis, and legends can be set as required. - Page 23 APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Figure 7 Plot window for SSB phase noise measurements - | Measurement using the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
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Page 24: Advanced Measurement Settings
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Advanced Measurement Settings Each measurement trace can be configured using the advanced measurement setting window. This window is opened when clicking on the “Meas. Setting” button in the measurement configuration window. (see Figure 8) Figure 8 Advanced measurement setting window... -
Page 25: Measurement Time
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz Table 2. APPH6000 typical measurement time (sec) for phase noise using internal source Post-processing time: the post-processing time depends on the computer performance, on which the remote client software is running. Post-processing time includes mathematical processing and visualization of measurement data. - Page 26 This function measures the amplitude noise of the signal in the specified offset frequency range. The following section describes the basic measurement method of the DUT’s amplitude noise corresponding to the offset frequency from the carrier by using the APPH6000’s GUI amplitude noise measurement window.
- Page 27 APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 D) Enable internal supply voltages and set output voltage, if your DUT shall be powered by the internal low noise DC supply. Note the maximum current is restricted to 150 mA. E) Press “Start” button...
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Page 28: Baseband Noise Measurement
The following section describes the basic measurement method of the baseband noise at a given frequency by using the APPH6000’s GUI baseband noise measurement window. Follow the steps below to measure the voltage noise in the baseband noise measurement tab of the GUI. - Page 29 APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Figure 10 Plot window for baseband noise measurements - | Measurement using the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
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Page 30: Transient Measurement
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Transient Measurement Transient measurements will be supported from firmware and remote client revision 2.0. Please contact support@anapico.com to check availability. - | Measurement using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) -
Page 31: Remote Programming The Apph6000
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Remote Programming the APPH6000 The APPH6000 can be remote controlled via three independent interfaces: USBTBC, LAN, and (optionally) GPIB. Access via LAN The signal analyzer can be remotely programmed via a 10/100/1000Base-T LAN interface and LAN-connected computer using one of several LAN interface protocols. -
Page 32: Using The Usb-Tmc Interface With Visa (Firmware 1.0 And Up)
LAN or GPIB. Connection is made through an interface in compliance with USBTMC-USB488 and USB 2.0 Type B: USB (USBTMC) interface port The APPH6000 conform to USB Test & Measurement Class (USBTMC) protocol. This simplifies instrument control considerably because such devices behave just like GPIB devices when communicating. -
Page 33: Using The Gpib Interface (Firmware 1.0 And Up)
The GPIB interface operates with IEEE488.2 and SCPI protocols. The instrument can be controlled by a GPIB external controller. When controlling the APPH6000 using GPIB commands from the external controller connected to the GPIB connector, you need to set the talker/listener GPIB address of the APPH6000. -
Page 34: Concepts Of The Command Tree
Semicolon (;) A semicolon does not change the current path and separates 2 commands in the same message. Please see the APPH6000 Programmer’s Manual for detailed description of supported SCPI commands. - | Remote Programming the APPH6000... -
Page 35: User Calibration (Firmware 1.0 And Up)
This chapter describes the correction method and how to set up the calibration procedure. Calibration and verification of the APPH6000 is performed by using the low frequency output (FUNCT OUT) at the rear of the instrument. For calibration, the output is connected though a short BNC cable to the BASEBAND IN input at the front panel. -
Page 36: Product Information
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Product Information... -
Page 37: Maintenance And Warranty Information
Adjustments and Calibration To maintain optimum measurement performance, the APSINX000 should be calibrated every 24 months. It is recommended that the APSINX000 be returned to AnaPico or to an authorized calibration facility. For more information please contact our Customer Service Department at support@anapico.com... -
Page 38: Warranty Information
All AnaPico instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment. AnaPico will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective during the warranty period, provided they are returned to AnaPico and provided the preventative maintenance procedures are followed. - Page 39 Full description of the failure condition. Note: Model and serial number can be found on the rear of the APPH6000 unit, next to the power plug. You will get a Return Mechandise Authorization (RMA) number from AnaPico, please put it on the outside of the package.
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Page 40: Company Details
APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010 Company Details Address: AnaPico AG Parkring 57 8002 Zurich Switzerland Phone: +41 (44) 440 00 51 Fax: +41 (44) 440 00 50 Email: Technical Support: support@anapico.com Sales: sales@anapico.com Web site: www.anapico.com - | Maintenance and Warranty Information...
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