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Agilent Technologies PSA Series Service Manual (436 pages)

Spectrum Analyzer

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 3.17 MB

Table of Contents

5
Section 1

70
Section 2

90
- Troubleshooting the RF Section (E4446A, E4447A, E4448A)
  90
- (E4446A, E4447A, E4448A)
  91
- RF Section Description (E4446A, E4447A, E4448A)
  91
- E4446A, E4447A, E4448A
  95
- Overall Front End
  95
- RF Assembly Quick Check - E4446A, E4447A, E4448A
  95
- Verifying a Faulty Front End Assembly
  95
- A14 and A15 Step Attenuators
  96
- A21 FELOMA and A29 FELOMA/SBTX Driver
  98
- A19 SBTX/RYTHM Assembly
  101
- A18 Yto
  103
- A20 Lowband
  104
- A13 Front End Driver
  107
- A22 Low Band Preamplifier (Option 1DS)
  108
- A27 Electronic Attenuator Description (Option B7J)
  109
- Troubleshooting the Synthesizer Section
  111
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  112
- A12 Synthesizer Assembly Description
  113
- Troubleshooting lo and Sampling Oscillator Unlock Conditions
  114
- Verifying the A12 Synthesizer Board
  114
- E4440-60049 Extender Board
  116
- A11 Reference Assembly Description
  118
- 100 Mhz VCXO
  119
- 300 Mhz Outputs
  119
- 50 Mhz Calibrator Output
  119
- Interconnections to Other Assemblies
  119
- Reference Unlock Detector
  119
- Reference Assembly Quick Check
  120
- Verifying the A11 Reference Board
  120
- Reference Assembly Detailed Troubleshooting
  121
- A9 Second Lo/Fan Control Assembly Description
  122
- Fan Control Circuitry
  122
- Second lo Circuitry
  122
- If the Fans Are Not Operating
  123
- Verifying the A9 2Nd LO/ Fan Control Board
  123
- Troubleshooting the if Section
  125
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  126
- 321.4 Mhz Filter
  127
- 50 Mhz Calibrator ALC
  127
- A10 Third Converter Assembly Description
  127
- Linearization Circuit
  127
- Step Attenuator
  127
- System Variable Gain Compensation Circuitry
  127
- 321.4 Mhz Cal Signal Mixer
  128
- 3Rd Mixer
  128
- Interconnections to Other Assemblies
  128
- Third Converter Troubleshooting
  129
- Verifying the A10 Third Converter Board
  129
- Verifying the A10 Third Converter Board E4440A, E4443A, E4445A, E4446A, E4448A)
  129
- (E4447A)
  131
- Third Converter Troubleshooting
  131
- A8 Analog if Assembly Description
  133
- Main Gain Amplifier
  133
- Pre-Filters
  133
- 21.4 Mhz Anti-Alias Filter
  134
- Calibration Generator
  134
- Clock Generator
  134
- Fourth L.O
  134
- Mixer
  134
- Post down Conversion Filtering
  134
- Interconnections to Other Assemblies
  135
- Power Supply Switching Reference
  135
- Triggering
  135
- Analog if Assembly Quick Check
  136
- Verifying the A8 Analog if Assembly Signal Path
  136
- Analog if Assembly Detailed Troubleshooting
  137
- 7.5 Mhz if
  139
- A7 Digital if Assembly Descriptions
  139
- Gain Range Select/Rules
  139
- Offset Adjust and Dither
  139
- Interconnections to Other Assemblies
  140
- Digital if Assembly Quick Check
  141
- Verifying the A7 Digital if Board
  141
- Digital if Assembly Detailed Troubleshooting
  142
- Troubleshooting the Processor, Power Supply, and Display What You will Find in this Chapter
  146
- A25 Motherboard Description
  147
- A26 CPU Assembly Description
  148
- CPU Assembly Quick Check
  149
- Verifying the A26 CPU Assembly
  149
- Battery Information
  152
- CPU Assembly Detailed Troubleshooting
  152
- A5 Power Supply Assembly Description
  153
- Isolating an A5 Power Supply Problem
  154
- Verifying the Individual Voltage Supplies
  155
- A6 SCSI Interface Board Description
  158
- A1 LCD Display
  159
- A2 Front Panel Interface Assembly
  159
- A23 Disk Drive
  159
- A3 Keyboard
  159
- Front Frame Description
  159
- Isolating a Display Problem
  160
- Verifying the Inverter Boards
  160
- Verifying HSYNC, VSYNC, and LCD Clock
  162
- Rear Panel Description
  164
- Hardware Options
  165
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  166
- Verifying Option 107 Audio Input
  167
- Verification of Option 107
  168
- Verification of Option 110
  169
- Verifying Option 110
  169
- (All PSA Series)
  172
- Overview of Option 115 Extended Memory
  172
- Verification of Option 115
  173
- Verifying Option 122 or 140, Wide Bandwidth Digitizer
  174
- Setting up the Instrument in Wideband Mode
  175
- Setting up the Instrument in Narrow Band Mode
  176
- If the Problem Only Exists in the Wideband Path
  177
- Viewing the Wide Band Response to a Comb Signal (Inner Loop Test)
  178
- Viewing the Wide Band Response to a Comb Signal (Outer Loop Test)
  179
- Wide Band Analog if Assembly Filter Path Test
  181
- Option 122 or 140 Lowband Filters
  183
- Overview and Verification of Option 123, Microwave and Millimeter Preselector Bypass
  187
- Overview of Option 123 in the E4440A, E4443A, or E4445A
  187
- Overview of Option 123 in the E4446A, E4447A, or E4448A
  197
- Procedure 1 - Quick Check of Video out Level
  203
- Verifying Option 124, Y-Axis Video out
  203
- Procedure 2 - Detailed View of the Video Signal
  204
- Block Diagrams What You will Find in this Chapter
  208
- Signal Mnemonics
  209
- Overall Block Diagrams
  212
- Replaceable Parts Lists and Locations
  221
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  222
- Replaceable Parts
  224
- Hardware
  249
- Assembly Replacement Procedures
  305
Section 3

306
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  306
- Before Starting
  307
- Safety
  307
- Adjustments after an Instrument Repair
  308
- Tools You will Need
  308
- Major Assembly Locations
  309
- Instrument Outer Case
  310
- Outer Case
  310
- Removal
  310
- Replacement
  311
- Removal
  312
- Top Brace
  312
- Replacement
  313
- Drop the Front Frame
  314
- Front Frame
  314
- Removal
  315
- Replacement
  316
- Complete RF Section
  317
- E4440A, E4443A, E4445A
  317
- RF Section
  317
- RF Section and Assemblies (E4440A,E4443A,E4445A)
  317
- E4440A, E4443A, E4445A
  320
- RF Assemblies
  320
- A18 YTO and A19 RYTHM
  322
- A21 Sloda
  323
- FL1 Low Pass Filter
  323
- A20 Lowband
  324
- FL2 Band Pass Filter
  324
- E4440A, E4443A, E4445A
  325
- RF Section Option Assemblies
  325
- A22 Preamplifier
  326
- A27 Electronic Attenuator
  326
- (E4440A, E4443A, E4445A)
  327
- Option 110 Assemblies
  327
- A36 Preamplifier
  329
- Option 123 Assemblies
  330
- Complete RF Section
  336
- E4446A, E4447A, E4448A
  336
- RF Section
  336
- RF Section and Assemblies (E4446A, E4447A, E4448A)
  336
- E4446A, E4447A, E4448A
  339
- RF Assemblies
  339
- A18 YTO and A19 SBTX/RYTHM
  341
- A21 Feloma
  342
- FL1 Low Pass Filter
  342
- A20 Lowband
  343
- A20 Lowband (E4446A, E4448A)
  343
- FL2 Band Pass Filter
  343
- A20 Lowband (E4447A Only)
  344
- A29 LOMA/SBTX Driver
  345
- A29 SBTX Driver Board
  345
- A30 Fifa
  345
- E4446A, E4447A, E4448A
  346
- RF Section Option Assemblies
  346
- A22 Preamplifier
  347
- A27 Electronic Attenuator
  347
- E4446A, E4447A, E4448A
  348
- Option 110 Assemblies
  348
- SW4 Millimeter Switch
  351
- A34 Mixer
  352
- E4446A, E4447A, E4448A
  352
- Option 123 Assemblies
  352
- A35 Mixer Bias Board
  353
- SW3 Switch
  353
- SW5 Switch
  355
- Assembly
  357
- Attenuator Assembly
  357
- E4440A, E4443A, E4445A
  357
- Removal
  357
- Replacement
  358
- Attenuator Assembly
  359
- E4446A, E4447A, E4448A
  359
- Removal
  359
- Replacement
  360
- A5 Power Supply
  361
- Removal
  361
- Replacement
  362
- A39 Usb/Memory Board
  363
- Removal
  363
- Replacement
  365
- A6 SCSI Board
  366
- A6 SCSI Board (Early Instruments)
  366
- Removal
  366
- Replacement
  366
- (Standard Instrument)
  367
- Vertical Board Assemblies
  367
- Removal
  371
- (E4447A Only)
  372
- A10 Third Converter Removal Procedure
  372
- Replacement
  372
- Fans
  374
- Fans/MID Web
  374
- MID-Web and Fan Assemblies
  374
- MID Web
  376
- A23 Disk Drive
  378
- Removal
  378
- Replacement
  381
- A25 Motherboard
  382
- Removal
  382
- Replacement
  384
- A26 CPU Assembly
  385
- Removal
  385
- Battery Replacement
  387
- Replacement
  387
- A26A1 DRAM and A26A2 Flash Boards
  388
- Removal
  388
- Replacement
  389
- Rear Frame
  390
- Removal
  390
- Replacement
  392
- Removal
  393
- RF Input Connector
  393
- Replacement
  394
- Front Frame Subassemblies
  395
- Front Frame Exploded View
  397
- A1 Display and Filter
  398
- A1 LCD Display, Backlights, and Filter
  398
- A2 Front Panel Interface Board
  402
- Bezel and Keypad
  404
- External Trigger Cable
  407
- Rpg
  407
- Post-Repair Procedures
  409
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  410
- Before Starting
  411
- Test Equipment You will Need
  411
- Post-Repair Procedures
  412
- Burst Trigger Check
  419
- Internal Front Panel Test
  420
- 28 V Rear Panel Output Check
  421
- Configuring a Replacement CPU Assembly
  422
- Description
  422
- Procedure
  422
- Configuring a Replacement Flash Memory Assembly
  425
- Description
  425
- Equipment Required
  425
- Procedure
  426
- Firmware Upgrades
  429
- Firmware Upgrades Including Measurement Personality Upgrades
  430

Agilent Technologies PSA Series User And Programming Manual (434 pages)

Spectrum Analyzers

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 7.15 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Using this Document

27
- About the User's and Programmer's Information
  28
  - What Is in this Book
    28
  - Terms Used in this Book
    29
2 Instrument Functions: a − L

31
- AMPLITUDE / y Scale
  33
  - Ref Level
    33
  - Attenuation
    34
  - Scale/DIV
    35
  - Scale Type
    36
  - Presel Center
    37
  - Presel Adjust
    38
  - Y Axis Units
    41
  - Ref Lvl Offset
    47
  - Int Preamp
    48
  - Corrections
    49
  - Ext Amp Gain
    55
  - Atten Step
    56
  - Max Mixer Lvl
    56
- Auto Couple
  57
  - Auto All
    57
  - FFT & Sweep
    58
  - Phnoise Opt
    63
  - Detector
    65
  - Avg/Vbw Type
    65
  - ADC Dither
    65
  - ADC Ranging
    67
- Bw/Avg
  69
  - Res BW
    69
  - Video BW
    71
  - Vbw/Rbw
    72
  - Average
    73
  - Avg/Vbw Type
    74
  - Span/Rbw
    78
- Det/Demod
  79
  - Detector
    79
- Display
  91
  - Full Screen
    91
  - Display Line
    92
  - Active Fctn Position
    93
  - Limits
    97
  - Title
    110
  - Preferences
    111
  - Display Enable (Remote Command Only)
    112
- File
  113
  - Catalog
    116
  - Save
    120
  - Load
    127
  - Delete
    132
  - Copy
    133
  - Rename
    135
  - Create dir
    137
  - Delete All
    139
  - Query Trace Data (Remote Command Only)
    139
  - Move Data to a File (Remote Command Only)
    140
  - Set Data Byte Order (Remote Command Only)
    141
  - Format Numeric Data (Remote Command Only)
    141
- FREQUENCY / Channel
  143
  - Center Freq
    144
  - Start Freq
    145
  - Stop Freq
    146
  - CF Step
    147
  - Freq Offset
    148
  - Signal Track
    149
- Input/Output
  151
  - Input Port
    151
  - RF Coupling
    152
  - Input Mixer (Option AYZ Only)
    152
  - Mhz if out Opt
    153
  - Microwave Preselector
    154
  - Ext MIX Band (Option AYZ Only)
    155
  - Signal ID (Option AYZ Only)
    160
  - Signal ID Mode
    161
  - Mixer Config
    162
3 Instrument Functions: M − O

165
- Marker
  167
  - Select Marker
    169
  - Normal
    169
  - Delta
    170
  - Delta Pair
    171
  - Span Pair
    172
  - Off
    174
  - Marker Trace
    175
  - Readout
    176
  - Marker Table
    178
  - Marker All off
    178
- Marker Fctn
  179
  - Select Marker
    179
  - Marker Noise
    179
  - Band/Intvl Power
    181
  - Function off
    182
  - Marker Count
    182
- Marker
  185
  - Mkr->CF
    185
  - Mkr->CF Step
    185
  - Mkr->Start
    186
  - Mkr->Stop
    186
  - Mkr∆->Span
    187
  - Mkr∆->CF
    187
  - Mkr->Ref Lvl
    188
- MEASURE (Spectrum Analysis Mode)
  189
  - Measurement Setup
    190
- Meas Control
  191
  - Restart
    191
  - Measure
    192
  - Pause or Resume
    192
  - Trigger a Sweep or Measurement (Remote Command Only)
    193
  - Abort the Sweep or Measurement (Remote Command Only)
    194
- MODE and Mode Setup
  195
4 Instrument Functions: P − Z

201
- Peak Search
  203
  - Next Peak
    204
  - Next Pk Right
    204
  - Next Pk Left
    205
  - Min Search
    205
  - Pk-Pk Search
    205
  - Mkr->CF
    206
  - Continuous Pk
    206
  - Search Param
    206
- Preset
  211
  - User Preset
    212
  - Mode Preset
    213
  - Factory Preset
    213
  - Save User Preset
    214
- Print
  215
  - Abort the Printout (Remote Command Only)
    215
  - Print Setup
    216
- Restart
  221
- Save
  223
- Single
  225
- SPAN / X Scale
  227
  - Span
    227
  - Span Zoom
    228
  - Full Span
    228
  - Zero Span
    228
  - Last Span
    229
- Sweep
  231
  - Sweep Time
    231
  - Sweep
    232
  - Auto Sweep Time
    233
  - Gate
    234
  - Gate Setup
    235
  - Points
    240
- System
  241
  - Show Errors
    241
  - Power On/Preset
    244
  - Time/Date
    248
  - Alignments
    251
  - Config I/O
    257
  - Reference
    262
  - Show System
    264
  - Show Hdwr
    265
  - Color Palette
    265
  - Diagnostics
    267
  - Restore Sys Defaults
    268
  - Licensing
    269
  - Personality
    273
  - Service
    274
  - Keyboard Lock (Remote Command Only)
    274
  - Remote Message
    275
  - Remote Message Turned off
    275
  - Power on Elapsed Time (Remote Command Only)
    275
  - SCPI Version Query (Remote Command Only)
    276
- Trace/View
  277
  - Query Trace Data (Remote Command Only)
    278
  - Trace
    278
  - Clear Write
    279
  - Max Hold
    279
  - Min Hold
    279
  - View
    280
  - Blank
    280
- Trig
  281
  - Free Run
    281
  - Video
    282
  - Line
    283
  - Ext Front (Ext Trig In)
    283
  - Ext Rear (Trigger In)
    283
  - RF Burst (Wideband)
    284
  - Trig Slope
    284
  - Trig Delay
    285
  - Trig Offset (Remote Command Only)
    285
5 Programming Fundamentals

287

Agilent Technologies PSA Series Manual (382 pages)

Spectrum Analyzer Measuring Receiver System Measuring Receiver Guide

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.94 MB

Table of Contents

3
List of Commands

17
- Introduction
  27
- N5531S Measuring Receiver System Overview
  28
- N5531S System Block Diagram
  29
- What Does PSA Option 233 Measuring Receiver Personality Do
  30
- Do You Have Enough Memory to Load All Your Personality Options
  31
- Installing Optional Measurement Personalities
  31
- How to Predict Your Memory Requirements
  33
- Loading an Optional Measurement Personality
  35
- Obtaining and Installing a License Key
  35
- Viewing a License Key
  36
- Ordering Optional Measurement Personalities
  37
- Using the Delete License Key on PSA
  37
- Instrument Updates at Www.agilent.com
  38
- Installation and Setup
  39
- N5531S System Requirements
  41
- Measurements Availability Vs. Optional Hardware
  42
- Setting up the System
  44
- System Hardware Connections
  44
- System Configuration
  47
- System Configuration Using Using a LAN Cross-Over Cable
  49
- Verifying the System Connections
  51
- Calibrating System Components
  52
- Load Cal Factors
  52
- Edit Cal Factors
  53
- Zero and Calibrate the Power Meter
  53
- File Operations
  54
- When to Recalibrate
  54
- PSA Range Calibration
  56
- Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
  60
- Making Measurements Measuring Receiver Measurements
  62
- Instrument Front Panel Highlights
  63
- Selected PSA Front-Panel Features
  64
- Mode Setup
  65
- Frequency Counter Measurement
  66
- Measurement Procedure
  67
- Frequency Counter Measurement Example
  69
- Measurement Procedure
  70
- RF Power Measurement
  70
- RF Power Measurement Example
  73
- Avoid Residual Responses
  74
- Tuned RF Level Measurement
  74
- Measurement Procedure
  75
- Tuned RF Level Measurement Example
  81
- AM Depth Measurement
  82
- Measurement Procedure
  82
- Measurement Settings
  83
- Adjusting the Detector, and High and Low Pass Filters
  84
- Adjusting the View
  85
- AM Depth Measurement Example
  86
- FM Deviation Measurement
  87
- Measurement Procedure
  87
- Measurement Settings
  88
- Adjusting the Detector, Auto Carrier Frequency, and High and Low Pass Filters
  89
- Adjusting the View
  91
- FM Deviation Measurement Example
  91
- Measurement Procedure
  93
- PM Deviation Measurement
  93
- Measurement Settings
  94
- Adjusting the Detector, Auto Carrier Frequency, and High and Low Pass Filters
  95
- Adjusting the View
  97
- PM Deviation Measurement Example
  97
- Measurement Procedure
  99
- Modulation Rate Measurement
  99
- Modulation Rate Measurement Example
  101
- Measurement Procedure
  103
- Modulation Distortion Measurement
  103
- Modulation Distortion Measurement Example
  105
- Measurement Procedure
  107
- Modulation SINAD Measurement
  107
- Modulation SINAD Measurement Example
  109
- Audio Frequency Measurement
  111
- Measurement Procedure
  111
- Audio AC Level Measurement
  113
- Measurement Procedure
  113
- Audio AC Level Measurement Example
  114
- Audio Distortion Measurement
  115
- Measurement Procedure
  115
- Audio Distortion Measurement Example
  116
- Audio SINAD Measurement
  117
- Measurement Procedure
  117
- Audio SINAD Measurement Example
  118
- Front-Panel Key and SCPI Command Reference
  119
- Across Model Numbers and Across Modes
  120
- Across PSA Modes: Command Subsystem Similarities
  120
- Programming Command Compatibility
  120
- Across PSA Modes: Specific Command Differences
  122
- Using Applications in PSA Series Vs. VSA E4406A
  123
- Det/Demod
  125
- Front-Panel Keys
  125
- Power Meter
  130
- System:communicate:pmeter:ip
  131
- System:communicate:pmeter:ip <String
  131
- System:communicate:pmeter:model
  132
- System:communicate:pmeter:gpib:logical:unit
  133
- System:communicate:pmeter:options
  133
- System:communicate:pmeter:resolution
  133
- System:communicate:pmeter:resolution D001|D01
  133
- System:communicate:pmeter:snumber
  134
- System:communicate:pmeter:tconnect:tout
  134
- System:communicate:pmeter:tconnect:tout <Time
  134
- System:communicate:pmeter:tconnect
  135
- System:communicate:pmeter:tconnect:state
  135
- Power Sensor
  137
- System:psensor:ddate
  137
- System:psensor:ddate <Integer
  137
- System:psensor:ddate:string
  137
- System:psensor:clr
  138
- System:psensor:mnumber
  140
- System:psensor:mnumber <String
  140
- System:psensor:option
  140
- System:psensor:option <String
  140
- System:psensor:recdefault
  140
- System:psensor:rcf
  141
- System:psensor:rcf <Real
  141
- System:psensor:snumber
  142
- System:psensor:snumber <String
  142
- System:psensor:udefault
  142
- Frequency/Channel
  143
- Input
  144
- [:Sense]:Amdepth:average:count
  202
- [:Sense]:Amdepth:average:count <Integer
  202
- [:Sense]:Amdepth:average:type
  204
- [:Sense]:Amdepth:average:type REP|EXP
  204

Agilent Technologies PSA Series Manual (194 pages)

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 2.98 MB

Table of Contents
3
Instrument Messages
34
Instrument Messages Introduction
34
Error Queues
35
Error Message Format
36
Error Message Types
37
Instrument Messages
38
Error Messages
38
Instrument Messages Without Numbers
97
Functional Tests
112
What You will Find in Chapters 2, 3, and 4
112
What Are the Functional Tests
112
Functional Test Versus Performance Verification
112
Chapters 2, 3, and 4 Include the Following
112
Before Performing a Functional Test
114
Test Equipment
115
PSA Functional Tests (PSA Only, Chapter 3)
119
PSA Functional Tests
120
Amplitude Accuracy at 50 Mhz
120
Test Limits
120
Test Description
120
Procedure
121
Testing Option 1DS (Preamp)
124
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)
125
Test Limits (with 0 Db Input Attenuation)
125
Test Description
125
Procedure
125
Frequency Readout Accuracy
127
Test Limits
127
Test Description
127
Procedure
128
Frequency Response (Flatness)
129
Test Limits
129
Test Description
129
Procedure
130
Amplitude Linearity
133
Test Limits
133
Test Description
133
Procedure
134
Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD)
136
Test Limits
136
Test Description
136
Procedure
137
ESA Functional Tests (ESA Only, Chapter 4)
139
ESA Functional Tests
140
Displayed Average Noise Level
140
Test Limits
140
Test Description
141
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
145
Procedure (10 Mhz to 1 Ghz) E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, and E7405A
146
Procedure (1.01 Ghz to 2 Ghz) E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, and E7405A
148
Procedure (2.01 Ghz to 3.0 Ghz) E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B E7402A, E7403A, E7404A, and E7405A
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And E7405A
150
Procedure (6.01 Ghz to 6.7 Ghz) E4404B E7403A
151
Procedure (6.01 Ghz to 12.0 Ghz) E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B E7404A and E7405A
152
Procedure (12.01 Ghz to 13.2 Ghz) E4405B E7404A
153
Procedure (12.01 Ghz to 22 Ghz) E4407B and E4408B E7405A
154
Procedure (22.01 Ghz to 26.5 Ghz) E4407B and E4408B E7405A
155
EMI Detector Test
159
Test Limits
159
Test Description
159
200 Hz Procedure
160
Khz Procedure
160
120 Khz Procedure
161
Frequency Readout Accuracy
163
Test Limits
163
Test Description
163
Procedure
164
Marker Count Accuracy
166
Procedure
166
Frequency Response (Flatness)
167
Test Limits
167
Test Description
167
Procedure
169
Reference Level Accuracy
172
Test Limits
172
Test Description
172
Log Mode Procedure
173
Linear Mode Procedure
175
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty
177
Test Limits
177
Test Description
177

Agilent Technologies PSA Series Manual (78 pages)

Spectrum Analyzers

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Table of Contents
3
Getting Started
6
Option 215 Description
6
Hardware and Firmware Requirements
7
Connection Hardware and Accessories
8
Using Option 215 External Sweep Control with >2000 Sweep Points
8
Option 215 Limitations
9
Frequency Bands
9
Further Frequency Limitations
10
Frequency Calculation Examples
11
Example 1: a Simple Sweep
11
Example 2: Sweep with an Offset
12
Example 3: Viewing Downconverted Signal Outputs Using Source Frequency Sweep
13
Reversal
13
Example 4: Second Harmonic Sweep with a Sweep Offset
15
Installing Option 215
16
Installing Optional Measurement Personalities
16
Do You Have Enough Memory to Load All Your Personality Options
17
How to Predict Your Memory Requirements
18
Measurement Personality Options and Memory Required
19
Memory Upgrade Kits
20
Loading an Optional Measurement Personality
20
Obtaining and Installing a License Key
20
Viewing a License Key
21
Using the Delete License Key
21
Ordering Optional Measurement Personalities
22
Setting up Your Signal Analyzer and Signal Source
23
Connecting Your PSA Analyzer to an External Source
24
Connecting the Cables
24
Configuring the PSA Series Analyzer
24
Documentation for Option 215
26
Spectrum Analyzers with Option 215
26
Spectrum Analyzer Updates
26
Updating the Firmware and Software
26
Measurement Concepts
28
Why Use the Spectrum Analyzer with a Tracking Source
28
Stimulus Response Measurements
29
Frequency and Amplitude Accuracy
30
Sweep Speed
30
Tracking Error
30
Power Leveling
30
Power Slope Correction
30
Calibration/Normalization
31
Types of Measurement Errors
31
Open/Short Calibration
31
Normalization Concepts
32
Equations and Conversion Table
34
Converting Return Loss to VSWR
36
Menu Maps
37
What You will Find in this Chapter
38
Key to this Chapter's Menu Map Diagrams
38
Menus
39
Source
39
Config Ext Source
40
Config Sweep
41
Normalize
42
Open/Short Cal
43
Source Key and Programming Commands
46
External Source Configuration
46
IP Address
47
Show Setup
48
Model Number
48
Serial Number
48
Start Frequency
49
Stop Frequency
49
Hardware Connection Instructions
51
Amplitude
52
Amplitude Step
54
Configure Sweep
55
Offset Sweep
55
Harmonic Sweep
57
Power Sweep
58
Normalize
59
Store Reference Trace
59
Normalize
60

Agilent Technologies PSA Series User Manual (74 pages)

Option 215 for the PSA series of spectrum analyzers

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Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Started

6
2 Measurement Concepts

28
- Why Use the Spectrum Analyzer with a Tracking Source
  28
- Stimulus Response Measurements
  29
- Frequency and Amplitude Accuracy
  30
  - Sweep Speed
    30
  - Tracking Error
    30
  - Power Leveling
    30
  - Power Slope Correction
    30
- Calibration/Normalization
  31
  - Types of Measurement Errors
    31
  - Open/Short Calibration
    31
  - Normalization Concepts
    32
- Equations and Conversion Table
  34
  - Converting Return Loss to VSWR
    36
3 Menu Maps

37
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  38
  - Key to this Chapter's Menu Map Diagrams
    38
- Menus
  39
  - Source
    39
  - Config Ext Source
    40
  - Config Sweep
    41
  - Normalize
    42
  - Open/Short Cal
    43
4 Source Key and Programming Commands

46
- External Source Configuration
  46
  - IP Address
    47
  - Show Setup
    48
  - Model Number
    48
  - Serial Number
    49
  - Start Frequency
    49
  - Stop Frequency
    50
  - Hardware Connection Instructions
    50
- Amplitude
  51
- Amplitude Step
  53
- Configure Sweep
  54
  - Offset Sweep
    54
  - Harmonic Sweep
    56
  - Power Sweep
    57
- Normalize
  58
  - Store Reference Trace
    58
  - Normalize
    59
  - Normalized Reference Level
    60
  - Normalized Reference Position
    60
  - Reference Trace Display
    61
- Open/Short CAL
  62
  - Continue Calibration
    63
  - Cancel Calibration
    63
  - Store Calibration
    64

Agilent Technologies PSA Series Getting Started Manual (82 pages)

Spectrum Analyzers

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Table of Contents
5
Installation and Setup

7
- Initial Inspection
  9
- Power Requirements
  11
  - AC Power Cord
    12
- Instrument Maintenance
  13
  - Cleaning the Instrument
    13
  - Connector Care
    13
  - Battery Information
    13
- Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time
  14
- Firmware Revision
  17
- Running Internal Alignments
  18
- Printer Setup and Operation
  19
- Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
  21
- Safety Information
  22
Front and Rear Panel Features

23
- Front Panel Overview
  24
  - Front-Panel Connectors and Keys
    24
  - Display Annotations
    26
- Rear-Panel Features
  29
- Key Overview
  31
- Front and Rear Panel Symbols
  33
  - Packaging
    34
Making a Basic Measurement

35
- Using the Front Panel
  37
  - Entering Data
    37
  - Using Menu Keys
    37
- Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer
  38
  - Creating a User Preset
    38
- Viewing a Signal
  39
Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files

45
- File Menu Functions
  47
  - Locating and Viewing Files in the Catalog
    47
  - Creating a Directory
    49
- Saving a File
  51
  - Step 1. Set up the Analyzer Trace
    51
  - Step 2. Save the File
    53
  - Loading a File
    55
  - Renaming a File
    57
  - Copying a File
    58
  - Deleting a File
    59
- Using the Alpha Editor
  60
Options and Accessories

61
- Ordering Options and Accessories
  62
- Options
  63
- Accessories
  69
  - 50  Load
    69
  - 50 /75  Minimum Loss Pad
    69
  - AC Probe
    69
  - AC Probe (Low Frequency)
    69
  - Close-Field Probes (for EMC Measurements with PSA)
    69
  - Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers
    70
  - GPIB Cable
    70
  - USB/GPIB Interface
    70
  - Hp/Agilent 11970 Series Harmonic Mixers
    70
  - Hp/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers
    71
  - RF and Transient Limiters
    71
  - Power Splitters
    71
  - RF Bridges
    72
  - 50  Transmission/Reflection Test Kit
    72
  - Static Safe Accessories
    72
  - Noise Sources (for Use with PSA Option 219)
    72

Agilent Technologies PSA Series Installation Note (44 pages)

Spectrum Analyzers Switchable Microwave Preselector Bypass Option 123

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Agilent Technologies PSA Series Installation Note (30 pages)

Spectrum Analyzers, Option 110 Preamplifier Retrofit Kit

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Agilent Technologies PSA Series Installation Note (26 pages)

Spectrum Analyzers Switchable Microwave Preselector Bypass Option 123

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Agilent Technologies PSA Series Installation Notes (20 pages)

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Agilent Technologies PSA Series Installation Note (18 pages)

Spectrum Analyzer, Option 322 Retrofit Kit (required to retrofit Option 122, 80 MHz Bandwidth Digitizer), Option 340 Retrofit Kit (required to retrofit Option 140, 40 MHz Bandwidth Digitizer)

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