Instrument Messages and Functional Tests Agilent Technologies PSA Series Spectrum Analyzers and ESA Series Spectrum Analyzers Manufacturing Part Number: E4440-90246 Supersedes: E4440-90228 Printed in USA April 2004 © Copyright 2001-2004 Agilent Technologies, Inc.
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Contents 2. 3. 4. Table of Contents 1. Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Queues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Contents Procedure (10 MHz to 500 MHz) E4401B and E4411B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Procedure (501 MHz to 1.0 GHz) E4401B and E4411B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Procedure (1.01 GHz to 1.5 GHz) E4401B and E4411B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Procedure (10 MHz to 1 GHz) E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B . . 127 Procedure (1.
Contents 5 Table of Contents Test Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing (ADC Align Failure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 (FM Demod Align Failure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 (IF Align Failure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 (IF/ADC Over Range) . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Align Now RF Needed (Align Now RF Needed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Align RF Skipped (Align RF Skipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Align RF Skipped, Align signal amplitude too low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Align . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Bad, missing, or unformatted disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Bad, missing, or unformatted disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Band Measurement not defined for Out of Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Block data error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Cannot locate the file that contains the list of cable types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Cannot lock to carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Cannot open trace file for writing. Save Failed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Cannot save Ref Trace because it contains no data. . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Connect Amptd Ref Output to Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Connect RF OUT to INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Corrupt media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Corrupted file . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing EDGE ORFS only supports EDGE TCH burst type (Ref Burst) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 EDGE PVT only supports EDGE TCH burst type (Burst Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 EDGE PVT only supports EDGE TCH burst type (Ref Burst) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 EDGE Upgrade (252) unlicensed. Please contact your Agilent Sales Rep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Failed to Load trace. Bad file format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Failed to store ENR data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Failed to store Frequency List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Failed to store Limit line . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing File not found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 File not found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 File Operation Status; directory deleted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Hardware Fail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Hardware missing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Hardware missing; no such SIO address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Header separator error. . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Incorrect trigger holdoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Input is internal (no corresponding status bit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Input overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Input overload . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Invalid suffix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 INVALID TRACE, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Level is low, results may degrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Measurement uncalibrated, symbol rate exceeds +/-10% nominal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Measurement uncalibrated, wideband calibration required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Media is corrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Media is not writable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Numeric data error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Numeric data error; VGR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Numeric data not allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing …Settings Conflict, Preamp unavailable in external mixing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 …Sig ID requires EXTERNAL mixing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 …Sig ID unavailable in Manual:FFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 …Sig ID unavailable when Averaging is on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Print failed; Unknown printer response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Printer interface error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Printer not responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Printer not responding; ioctl ERROR .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Sample Clock Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Sampling Oscillator Unlock; Failure acquiring SO frequency lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 SCPI marker query not available in GSM Rise&Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Search Length is shortened because of high IF Band Width . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Stop IF freq must be less than fixed LO freq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Stop Marker must be at least 1% > Start Marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Store Ref trace before turning on Normalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 String data error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing System, Alignments, Align All Now, Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 SYSTem:ERRor?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 T hot must be greater than T cold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Table could not be loaded. . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Tracking Generator hardware is not present. Meas unavailable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Tracking Peak Needed.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Trigger Offset unavailable in swept spans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Two entries already exist at frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Unknown demod status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Unknown printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Unlevel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Unlock. . . . . .
Instrument Messages Alphabetical Listing Valid signal not found. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Video shift off (no corresponding status bit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Video Trigger cannot be active with Average Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instrument Messages 1 Instrument Messages 29
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. Instrument Messages This chapter describes the following types of messages displayed on the analyzer: User Error Messages Beginning on page 34, User Error Messages appear when an attempt has been made to set a parameter incorrectly or an operation has failed (such as saving a file).
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, System then Show Errors.
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. In this chapter, an explanation is included with each error to further clarify its meaning.
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: Query Errors These errors indicate that the analyzer output queue control has detected a problem with the message exchange protocol described in IEEE 488.2, Chapter 6.
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. None Hardware Fail ESA message NOT USED A hardware failure has occurred. Get in touch with your service center. 0: No Error 0 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.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages occurred (see IEEE 488.2, 6.3.2.7). For example, a query was followed by DAB or GET before a response was completely sent. −400 Query Error This is a generic query error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. The code indicates only that a query error as defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.7 and 6.3 has occurred. −399 to −300: Device-Specific Errors NOTE Error numbers are displayed in the error queue, not on the display.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages −253 Corrupt media A removable media was found to be bad or incorrectly formatted. Any existing data on the media may have been lost. −250 Mass storage error; EEPROM write timeout on EEPROM Failure to initialize EEPROM. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office. −241 Hardware missing Hardware missing; no such SIO address Missing device hardware. For example, an option is not installed.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages …External mixing unavailable when preamp on Internal preamp is on and user tries to select external mixing. …FFT unavailable when Sig ID is on User in ext mix with Sig ID on and try to select Manual:FFT …Settings Conflict, Preamp unavailable in external mixing mode User in ext mix and tries turning on internal preamp. …Sig ID requires EXTERNAL mixing mode Input Mixer setting is INTERNAL and the user tries Sig ID.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages –178 Expression data not allowed A legal expression data was encountered, but was not allowed by the device at this point in parsing. –171 Invalid expression The expression data element was invalid (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7.7.2). For example, unmatched parentheses or an illegal character. –170 Expression data error This error, as well as errors –171 through –179, is generated when parsing an expression data element.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages –144 Character data too long The character data element contains more than twelve characters (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7.1.4). –141 Invalid character data Either the character data element contains an invalid character or the particular element received is not valid for the header. –140 Character data error This error, as well as errors –141 through –149, is generated when parsing a character data element.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages −120 Numeric data error; VGR Numeric data error This error, and errors −121 through −129, is generated when parsing a data element that appears to be numeric, including non-decimal numeric types. This message is used if the device cannot detect a more specific error. –114 Header suffix out of range The value of a header suffix attached to a program mnemonic makes the header invalid.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages –103 Invalid separator The parser was expecting a separator and encountered an illegal character. For example, the semicolon was omitted after a program message unit. –102 Syntax error An unrecognized command or data type was encountered. For example, a string was received when the device does not accept strings. –101 Invalid character A syntactic command contains a character which is invalid for that type.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 108 Cal Oscillator Unlock Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office. 129 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. 143 Final IF Overload Either increase input attenuation or decrease the input signal level.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 206 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. 207 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. 208 Preselector is not available at this frequency.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 221 Invalid option, unable to uninstall package You have attempted to remove a personality that is not currently installed. Verify command was entered correctly. 222 Command not valid when no measurement is active Indicates that the command sent from the remote interface must be issued while a measurement is running in the analyzer. 223 Trigger Offset unavailable in swept spans Trigger Offset is only available in Zero Span.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 601 PSA only 612 ESA only File not found The analyzer could not find the specified file. 601 Floppy disk full The floppy disk is full. Clear some space by deleting unwanted files. 602 PSA only 605 ESA only Media is protected A save was attempted to a write-protected device. 602 Floppy disk error An unknown error has occurred while accessing the floppy disk.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 605 Data corrupt or stale; EEPROM copy of WARNING: Contact the factory if you see this error. This error indicates that a file stored in EEPROM has become corrupt and the Hamming codes are unable to repair the data. When the EEPROM file has been corrupted, the system will store default values into both the Non-Volatile RAM and EEPROM copies of the file. If this error occurs often, it may indicate that there is a problem with the physical memory.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 609 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. If this error continues to occur on successive power cycles, it may indicate that there is a problem with the physical memory.
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. 617 Wrong density floppy inserted The floppy disk has the wrong density. It should be 1.44 MB. 618 Illegal write access of Flash memory Attempt to write to an unavailable area of internal flash memory. 619 Can’t Auto-Couple RBW in Zero Span You sent a remote command to set the RBW into auto while in zero span. (Remote interface only.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 651 Connect RF OUT to INPUT Attempt to align the tracking generator without its output connected. Connect the tracking generator RF OUT to the analyzer INPUT. 652 Connect Amptd Ref Output to Input For Agilent Technologies E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B only: you must connect the AMPTD REF OUTPUT to the analyzer INPUT with the appropriate cable.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 728 In , line : separator missing The [HEADER] section of a file contains entries requiring an equal (=) sign, such as = . This message appears if the equal sign does not appear on the line. 729 In : error reading file Appears when loading data from a limit line or corrections disk file and a failure to the file occurs.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 736 Too many data values at This message may appear when data is sent to a corrections or limit table using the DATA or MERGE commands. These tables limit the number of amplitudes associated with a frequency or time to 2 or less. This message will appear if an attempt is made to attach 3 or more values to a frequency or time.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 759 Unable to load state saved from firmware Rev A.xx.xx; Restore Sys\nDefaults Unable to load state A saved state file from a newer firmware revision was attempted to be loaded into an older instrument. 760 ESA only Unable to query state Query of state over the remote interface was unsuccessful. 761 ESA only Unable to set state Attempt to set the state over the remote interface was unsuccessful. 762 ESA only Incorrect filename, allowable extensions are .
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 769 ESA only Invalid instrument mode You have attempted to switch to an instrument mode that is currently not installed. Confirm that the mode name (for INST:SEL) or number (for INST:NSEL) was entered correctly and that the requested personality is actually installed in the instrument. 770 Incorrect filename, allowable extensions are .gif or .wmf You sent a remote command to save a screen file but did not specify a valid extension.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 787 WBIF Self Test Failed Variable resistor 122 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. If this test fails, the wideband IF pc assemblies are either incorrectly installed or have a hardware failure. Call your Agilent Service Representative. There is diagnostic information available for the CE.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10008 to 10517: Power Suite Error Messages An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the Power Suite functionality. 10008 Preferred resolution bandwidth not available. The calculated required resolution bandwidth for this measurement is not available. 10010 One or more harmonics past freq limit: number decreased.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 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). The search was performed over the complete GSM frame.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 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. Refer to the user’s guide for the personality in use for more information on installation/upgrade. 10150 Opt BAH DSP algorithm coef. file requires upgrade. The Digital Signal Processor algorithm coefficient file revision is not supported by the currently loaded personality version.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10158 This operation requires a measurement to be active. 10159 Entire trace is below threshold level The measurement cannot operate properly because the trace has completely fallen below the threshold level. Change the threshold level to view trace. 10160 Valid burst not found Cannot find a valid burst, either because it is not fully on the display, or the level is too low to be detected properly.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10166 Cannot locate the file that contains 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 226) measurement personality options. 10167 The file containing the list of cable types has been updated. 10168 Cannot update the list of cable types on drive C: The file update failed.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10184 Cannot find the Power vs Time Limits File. Cannot find the limit line definition file for the EDGE standards. This message is displayed while the Measure key is grayed out. 10185 Gate option not installed. Results may not be accurate. 10186 Measurement does not support the current radio standard. The measurement you have chosen is currently greyed out. Select a radio standard which is supported or configure this measurement manually (Mode Setup, Radio Std.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10219 Awaiting trigger The measurement requires a trigger to be present. If the trigger does not occur or is delayed, this message will be displayed. Check your trigger settings. 10227 Measurement suspended until carrier is turned off. The receive channel power and the receive spur measurements are specified with the attenuation set to 0 dB.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10238 RF Board SR Osc Unlocked. Contact service center. This message occurs if the sample rate (SR) oscillator on Option B7E is in an unlocked state. This indicates broken hardware. 10239 Opt Freq Ref setting does not match external reference.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10259 Table could not be saved. This message occurs if the C: drive is full or corrupt. Check the amount of space left on the drive. 10260 Table could not be loaded. When trying to load a table, the previous table has been somehow corrupted. Use the Save Table key to save a valid table. Then edit the valid table, save it, and try to load it again. 10264 Emission bandwidth not found. Consider increasing span.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10290 Parameter unavailable in demod measurements. You have selected (by remote SCPI command) either RF Amplitude sync or Video trigger while running one of the demod measurements. 10291 Opt B7E RF hardware required. RF Burst unavailable. You have selected (by remote SCPI command) RF Burst Trigger with no digital demodulation RF card present (RF Communications Hardware (Option B7E)). 10320 Opt 106 hardware required. Preamble sync unavailable.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10353 There is no valid result to hold. You have attempted to hold either ∆ f1 or ∆f2 before it has been measured. 10360 Can’t compute result - not enough transitions. This message is displayed when the measurement cannot find either a 111, 000, 101 or 010 pattern and is therefore unable to calculate the low or high frequency deviations.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10401 Valid burst not found in frame (Burst Type). No active bursts that match the Burst Type have been detected in the RF input signal. The search was performed over the complete frame. 10402 Valid burst not found in specified timeslot (Burst Type). No active bursts that match the Burst Type have been detected in the RF input signal. The search was only performed over the specified timeslot setting. 10403 Sync word not found in frame (TSC).
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10413 B7D DSP Code Install Fail Opt.229. Contact your Service Center. The Digital Signal Processor algorithm files required to perform the demodulation are not present in the analyzer. Reinstall the measurement personality and contact your service center. 10414 Opt 229 DSP algorithm code file requires upgrade. The Digital Signal Processing algorithm code file revision is not supported by the currently loaded personality version.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10421 Cannot lock to carrier. This error only occurs when attempting to demodulate OFFSET QPSK signals. It indicates that the demodulation algorithm is unable to lock to your signal. Possible causes may be: 1. There is no carrier signal. 2. Carrier signal is present, but Demod settings do not match the modulation format of the OFFSET QPSK signal being measured. 3. OFFSET QPSK signal is too noisy to achieve carrier lock. 10425 B7D DSP Code Install Fail Opt.231.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10450 Avg Mode changed to Repeat for Full Meas Type. Meas Type has been changed to Full. Exponential Average Mode is not available for Full Meas Type therefore Average Mode has been changed to Repeat. 10451 Avg Mode changed to Exp for Examine Meas Type. Meas Type has been changed to Examine. Repeat Average Mode is not available for Examine Meas Type therefore Average Mode has been changed to Exponential. 10452 Meas Type changed to Examine for Exp Avg Mode.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10514 Avg Mode changed to Repeat for Full Meas Type Meas Type has been changed to Full. Exponential Average Mode is not available for Full Meas Type therefore Average Mode has been changed to Repeat. 10515 Avg Mode changed to Exp for Examine Meas Type Meas Type has been changed to Examine. Repeat Average Mode is not available for Examine Meas Type therefore Average Mode has been changed to Exponential.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10529 Failed to Load trace. Bad file format. The load trace operation could not be completed, as the input file was not in the expected format. You can only load traces that were previously saved using the ’Save Trace’ feature. 10530 Trace file contains no compatible traces. The trace file may have been created by another version of the Phase Noise personality, which uses a different trace format that is incompatible with the version you are running.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10537 Cancellation trace has different X-Scale to Smoothed trace. When performing phase noise cancellation, you need to supply a reference trace that will be used to cancel out the background noise of the analyzer. The reference trace must have been measured over the same range of offsets, and on the same instrument as the current measurement being performed. 10560 Carrier Not Present. Verify frequency and amplitude settings.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10618 Dynamic range not optimum 10620 Cannot synchronize to RF amplitude (burst error) 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. 10626 Signal too noisy In a GSM measurement, indicates that a burst could not be found in a signal that appears noisy. 10628 Sync is RF Ampl (not Training Seq).
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10652 EVM Measurement only supports EDGE TCH burst type 10654 Unable to demodulate signal 10655 Input overload Excessive input power has been detected which will cause the ADC to clip the signal. Reduce the signal level, change the attenuator setting (under Input menu), or press Restart if the RF Input Range is Auto.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10778 Valid PRACH burst not found. This error message appears when an PRACH power measurement (Waveform/Chip Power) is selected and a valid PRACH burst is not found. 10801 to 10900: cdma2000 Error Messages (Option B78) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the cdma2000 personality.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10926 to 10950: PDC Error Messages (Option BAE) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the PDC personality. 10926 Sync word not found In an EVM measurement, the sync word is not found and the synchronization cannot be established when Sync Word is selected in the Burst Sync menu. 10928 Valid PDC burst not found A valid PDC burst is not found when the Device is MS.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 10977 PARAMETER ERROR, When the “GRAT” or “ANNOT” 8566 series commands are used with arguments other than ON, OFF, 1 or 0. 10978 INVALID ITEM, The invalid item message appears when a value that is not part of the commands list of enumerated arguments is entered.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 12304 Alignment Failed Calibration failed because an error was encountered at some point during the calibration (for example gain < 0) 12305 Mode Setup Error A mode setup error occurred because of one of the following: • • • • • • • • • • 12307 System input frequency out of range External LO frequency out of range Stop freq must be less than fixed LO freq Start freq must be greater than start IF freq LO – Stop freq must be >= min system input freq Start freq mus
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 12314 No entries in loss table A measurement is attempted or a SCPI query of a before or after loss table is made and there are no entries in the relevant loss table 12316 T hot must be greater than T cold A spot T hot has been specified which is not greater than T cold. 12603 Illegal MSDOS name given An invalid filename has been specified. Use filenames with a maximum of 8 characters (letters and digits only) and use a 3 character extension.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Attempt to load/store table data with an incorrect extension. 12775 Failed to store Limit line Attempt to load/store table data with an incorrect extension. 12776 Incorrect filename, allowable extensions LIM Attempt to load/store table data with an incorrect extension. 12778 Failed to store Trace A problem occurred when trying to load or store table data. 12779 Failed to load Loss data A problem occurred when trying to load or store table data.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages 13101 to 13200: Flexible Digital Modulation Analysis Error Messages (Option 241) An error number in this range indicates the instrument has detected an error relating to the Flexible Digital Modulation Analysis personality.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Error Awaiting valid signal. This indicates that software enhanced triggering is ON and 5 successive failures have been detected within a demod measurement Error Signal frequency malformed. Signal not added. Error Unable to retrieve signal (remote). EMC message NOT USED Error Unable to uninstall personality, file not deletable. This message occurs when you try to delete a personality which has been marked as non-deletable.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Informational file renamed to File name1 has been successfully renamed to file name2. Informational Atten auto set to 15 dB Indicates that an input signal has been detected which is of sufficient level to damage the input circuitry and the input attenuator has been automatically set to 15 dB. If the signal level is reduced, the attenuator will stay at 15 dB.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Informational Device = Mobile. Code Domain not available. Code Domain measurement is grayed out when the device is set to mobile under the Mode Setup front-panel key. Code Domain measurement is only accessible when the device is set to base and RF Communications Hardware (Option B7E) or Enhanced Memory Upgrade (Option B72) are installed. Informational Directory already exists Each directory and file must have a unique name.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Informational Measurement halted. Press a measurement key to continue. This error occurs after you choose Cancel to refrain from setting the attenuator to 0 dB during the Receive Channel Power and Receive Spur measurements. Informational No Fast ADC hardware installed. Meas unavailable. The analyzer cannot use sweep times of less than 5 milliseconds when Option B7D or Option AYX is not installed. Therefore the measurement will not be executed.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Informational The file containing the list of cable types has been updated. The file update was successful. Informational This measurement does not support the *.CSV file format. When utilizing the Phase Noise Personality: Option 226, *.CSV (comma separated values) file format is not available. Informational This operation requires a measurement to be active.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Status (ADC Align Failure) status bit only, no message The alignment routine was unable to align the analog-to-digital converter (ADC). Status Align Now All Needed (Align Needed) The instrument requires complete alignment. Press System, Alignments, Align Now, All.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Status DC Coupled Indicates the input of the analyzer is DC coupled (Input/Output, Coupling (DC)). This setting is necessary when measuring frequencies below 100 kHz on E4402B with Option UKB, E4404B, and E4405B analyzers. For E4407B analyzers with Option UKB, you must set the coupling to DC when measuring below 10 MHz. Take care to limit the input level to 0 Vdc and +30 dBm whenever you are in DC coupled mode.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Status Freq Count: Reduce Span/RBW ratio The span is too wide for the current resolution bandwidth. Either reduce the span or increase the RBW. Status Freq outside cal range The existing user cal has been invalidated because the current measurement frequencies lie partially or wholly outside the range of frequencies used for user-cal.
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. This condition must be corrected to make valid measurements.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Status Peaking Signal (no corresponding status bit) The instrument is executing a tracking generator peak. Status Preferred resolution bandwidth not available. The calculated required resolution bandwidth for this measurement is not available. Status (RF Align Failure) status bit only, no message A failure has occurred during the alignment of the RF section. Measurement results may be invalid.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Status Stop freq must be less than fixed LO freq The current measurement mode requires that the stop frequency must be less than the fixed LO frequency. Status Stop freq must be less than stop RF freq The current measurement mode requires that the stop IF (output to DUT) frequency must be less than the stop RF (input to DUT) frequency.
Instrument Messages Instrument Messages Annunciator Ext Ref This message appears in the right side of the annunciator bar in green. When this message appears it indicates that there is one or more condition that affects the reference source. For the possible conditions and suggested resolutions, refer to Ext Ref on page 88. Annunciator FreqRefUnlock This message appears in the left side of the annunciator bar in red.
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Functional Tests What You Will Find in This Chapter What You Will Find in This Chapter 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. They are recommended as a check of analyzer operation for incoming inspection or after a repair.
Functional Tests What You Will Find in This Chapter — — — — — — — — Frequency Readout Accuracy on page 139 Marker Count Accuracy on page 141 Frequency Response (Flatness) on page 142 Reference Level Accuracy on page 146 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty on page 151 Scale Fidelity on page 154 Second Harmonic Spurious Responses on page 157 Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B, Options 1DN and 1DQ on page 160 — Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,
Functional Tests Test Equipment TEST EQUIPMENT 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. Analyzer Item Critical Specifications Recommended Agilent Model Alternate Agilent Model Adapters PSA ESA 3.
Functional Tests Test Equipment Analyzer Item PSA ESA Cable, BNC (2 required) Critical Specifications Recommended Agilent Model 120 cm (48 in.) BNC cable 10503A Alternate Agilent Model Signal Source PSA Synthesized Sweeper Frequency: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz Harmonic level: < −40 dBc Amplitude range: 10 to −20 dBm Frequency Accuracy: 0.02% 83630B PSA Synthesized Sweeper Frequency: 10 MHz to 50 GHz Harmonic level: < −40 dBc Amplitude range: 10 to −20 dBm Frequency Accuracy: 0.
Functional Tests Test Equipment Analyzer Item ESA Power Splitter, 3.5 mm Critical Specifications Nominal Insertion Loss: 6 dB Tracking Between Ports: < 0.25 dB Recommended Agilent Model Alternate Agilent Model 11667A E4401B, E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B and E4411B only ESA Power Splitter, 3.5 mm Nominal Insertion Loss: 6 dB Tracking Between Ports: < 0.
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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. Test Description A synthesized sweeper is used as the signal source for the test. The source amplitude is varied using the signal source amplitude control.
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. CAUTION To minimize stress on the test equipment connections, support the power sensor. 3. If the auto alignment for the analyzer has not been performed within the past 24 hours, press System, Alignments, Align All Now to perform the auto alignment routine. 4.
PSA Functional Tests PSA Functional Tests Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz 7. On the spectrum analyzer, press: BW/Avg, Average (On) 20, 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. b. Set the Attenuation and Span as listed in each row of the table. c. Record the source amplitude, as measured by the power meter, in the Power Meter Amplitude column of Table 3-1. d.
Figure 3-2. Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup Table 3-1 Amplitude Accuracy Results Nominal Source Amplitude (dBm) Preamp (Option 1DS) −4 Off 10 2 ± 1.0 −9 Off 10 1 ± 1.0 −14 Off 10 0.5 ± 1.0 −4 Off 20 0.1 ± 1.3 −14 Off 20 0.1 ± 1.3 −4 Off 30 0.1 ± 1.3 −14 Off 30 0.1 ± 1.
PSA Functional Tests 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 Amplitude, More 1 of 3, Int Preamp (On). Procedure 1. Connect the 20 dB pad between the input of the spectrum analyzer and the power splitter, as shown in Figure 3-1.. 2. Set the synthesized sweeper amplitude to the value listed in the Nominal Source Amplitude column in Table 3-2. 3.
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) Test Limits (with 0 dB input attenuation) See 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. The analyzer input is terminated into a 50Ω load. A test is performed to assure the measurement is not performed in the presence of a residual response. The measurement is then averaged, and the result is normalized to a 1 Hz bandwidth.
PSA Functional Tests PSA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) 4. Press Display, then press the Display Line key. 5. Rotate the RPG knob and set the display line at the average amplitude of the displayed noise floor by visual inspection. 6. Confirm that the measurement will be performed on the spectrum analysis noise floor and not on a residual response within the displayed 10 kHz span. Ignore the residual response if one appears when taking the measurement. NOTE 7.
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) See results table for actual values. NOTE 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.
PSA Functional Tests 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. On the synthesized sweeper, press PRESET, then set the controls as follows: POWER LEVEL, –10, dBm CW, 1505, MHz, RF (On) b. On the spectrum analyzer, press Preset. 3.
Frequency Response (Flatness) Test Limits Frequency Range Limit Relative to 50 MHz 3 Hz to 3 GHz ±1.5 dB > 3 GHz to 6.6 GHz ±2.5 dB > 6.6 GHz to 22 Ghz ±3.0 dB > 22 GHz to 26.5 GHz ±3.5 dB > 26.5 GHz ±3.5 dB Test Description The frequency response test measures the spectrum analyzer’s amplitude error as a function of the tuned frequency. Measurements are made ranging from 50 MHz to the maximum frequency range of your analyzer.
PSA Functional Tests PSA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Critical Specifications (for this test) Item Recommended Agilent Model Power Splitter a Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 50 GHz Tracking between ports: < 0.25 dB 11667C Synthesized Sweeper Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 26 GHz 83630B Synthesized Sweeper a Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 50 GHz 83650B a. Only used for higher frequency PSA models (E4446A, E4448A), but can be used for testing all PSA models. Figure 3-5.
6. Set up the spectrum analyzer by pressing: Frequency, 50, MHz Span, 50, kHz Amplitude (ref level), –10, dBm BW/Avg, Average (On), 10, Enter 7. Adjust the synthesized sweeper output power for a power meter display of –14 dBm ±0.1 dB. NOTE The power level of the synthesized sweeper remains unchanged for the duration of the test. 8. Press the Peak Search key on the signal analyzer to position the marker on the peak of the signal. 9. Refer to Table 3-5, “Frequency Response (Flatness) Results.
PSA Functional Tests PSA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Table 3-5 Center Frequency Frequency Response (Flatness) Results Analyzer Amplitude Power Meter Measurement Meas Error Measamp Powermeter Measerror 50 MHz Flatness Normalized to 50 MHz FlatNorm 0 Flatness Error Test Limits (dB) Ref 1 GHz ±1.5 2 GHz ±1.5 3 GHz ±1.5 3.5 GHz ±2.5 5 GHz ±2.5 6 GHz ±2.5 7 GHz ±3.0 10 GHz ±3.0 13 GHz ±3.0 14 GHz ±3.0 16 GHz ±3.0 22 GHz ±3.0 23 GHz ±3.5 25 GHz ±3.5 26.
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. This test sets the input attenuator to 10 dB and the Reference Level to 0 dBm. The external attenuator is set to 0 dB, and the amplitude of the source is adjusted to set the displayed signal at the reference level.
PSA Functional Tests 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: Frequency, 50, MHz Amplitude, –2, dBm RF On/Off, On 3.
8. Perform the following steps for each attenuator setting listed in the table below: a. Select the next External attenuator setting. b. Press the Single key to trigger a 10 sweep average. c. Enter the delta marker value into Table 3-6. d. Check delta marker reading against the test limits. Table 3-6 Amplitude Linearity Results External Attenuator Setting Minimum (dB) Marker Delta Value (dB) Maximum (dB) 0 N/A Reference N/A 10 −11.0 −9.0 20 −21.0 −19.0 30 −31.0 −29.0 40 −41.0 −39.
PSA Functional Tests PSA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD) Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD) Test Limits Applied Frequency Mixer Level Distortion 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.
Figure 3-7. Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup Procedure 1. Configure the equipment as shown in Figure 3-7.. 2. Press Preset (Factory Preset) on the spectrum analyzer and the synthesized sweeper. 3. Set up the spectrum analyzer by pressing: Frequency, 40, MHz Amplitude, –10, dBm Span, 1 MHz 4. Set up the synthesized sweeper by pressing: CW Frequency, 40, MHz Level, –10, dBm RF (On) 5. On the analyzer, press Peak Search. 6.
PSA Functional Tests PSA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD) Table 3-7 Second Harmonic Distortion Results Applied Frequency (MHz) Measured Second Harmonic Distortion (dBc) 40 Specification (dBc) <−55 120 Chapter 3
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ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Displayed Average Noise Level Test Limits Model (50 Ω Input) ESA Functional Tests Frequency Range Maximum (50 Ω Input) TR Entry 10 MHz to 500 MHz E4401B, E4411B – 119 dBm 1 501 MHz to 1.0 GHz E4401B, E4411B – 117 dBm 2 1.01 GHz to 1.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Model (75 Ω Input) Frequency Range Maximum (50 Ω Input) TR Entry 10 MHz to 500 MHz E4401B – 66 dBmV 19 10 MHz to 500 MHz E4411B – 65 dBmV 20 501 MHz to 1.0 GHz E4401B, E4411B – 60 dBmV 21 1.01 GHz to 1.5 GHz E4401B – 56 dBmV 22 1.01 GHz to 1.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Procedure (10 MHz to 500 MHz) E4401B and E4411B 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-1. 2. Press System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer. Wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys: ESA Functional Tests FREQUENCY, Start Freq, 10, MHz Stop Freq, 500, MHz AMPLITUDE, –70, dBm (50 Ω Input only) AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units, dBmV (75 Ω Input only) AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –21.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 9. Record the display line amplitude setting as TR Entry 1 (TR Entry 19 or 20 for a 75 Ω Input) in Table 4-1 on page 138. The Average Noise Level should be less than the Maximum for the appropriate input impedance. Procedure (501 MHz to 1.0 GHz) E4401B and E4411B 1. Press the following keys on the analyzer: ESA Functional Tests Sweep, Sweep (Cont) FREQUENCY, Start Freq, 501, MHz Stop Freq, 1.0, GHz BW/Avg, Res BW, 1, MHz Video BW, 10, kHz 2.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level residual responses. 8. Record the display line amplitude setting as TR Entry 2 (TR Entry 21 for a 75 Ω Input) in Table 4-1 on page 138. The Average Noise Level should be less than the Maximum for the appropriate input impedance. Procedure (1.01 GHz to 1.5 GHz) E4401B and E4411B ESA Functional Tests 1. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Sweep, Sweep (Cont) FREQUENCY, Start Freq, 1.0 GHz Stop Freq, 1.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 7. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Display, Display Line (On) Adjust the display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise, ignoring any residual responses. 8. Record the display line amplitude setting as TR Entry 3 (TR Entry 22 or 23 for a 75 Ω Input) in Table 4-1 on page 138. The average noise level should be less than the Maximum for the appropriate input impedance. 1.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 6. Press the following keys on the analyzer: BW/Avg, Res BW, 1, kHz Video BW, 30, Hz Single Wait for the sweep to finish. 7. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Display, Display Line (On) ESA Functional Tests 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, record the display line amplitude setting as TR Entry 4 in Table 4-1 on page 138.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 4. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Sweep, Sweep (Cont) BW/Avg, Average (Off) BW/Avg, Res BW (Auto) Video BW (Auto) SPAN, 50, kHz FREQUENCY 5. Press Center Freq. Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency recorded in the Measured Frequency column as entry (h), (i) or (j) in Table 4-1 on page 138 for 1.01 GHz to 2 GHz. ESA Functional Tests 6.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 2. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Single BW/Avg, Average (On), 3, Enter Single Wait until AVG 3 is displayed to the left of the graticule (the analyzer will take 3 sweeps and then stop). ESA Functional Tests 3. Press Peak Search. Record the marker frequency next to your analyzer model in the Measured Frequency column as entry (k) or (l) in Table 4-1 on page 138 for 2.01 GHz to 3.0 GHz. 4.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Procedure (3.01 GHz to 6.0 GHz) E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B 1. Press System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer. Wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys: FREQUENCY, Start Freq, 3.01, GHz Stop Freq, 6.0. GHz 2.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 8. Record the display line amplitude setting as TR Entry 11 in Table 4-1 on page 138. The Average Noise Level should be less than the Maximum. Procedure (6.01 GHz to 6.7 GHz) E4404B ESA Functional Tests 1. Press System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer. Wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys: FREQUENCY, Start Freq, 6.01, GHz Stop Freq, 6.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 7. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Display, Display Line (On) Adjust the display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise, ignoring any residual responses. 8. Record the display line amplitude setting as TR Entry 12 in Table 4-1 on page 138. The Average Noise Level should be less than the Maximum. Procedure (6.01 GHz to 12.0 GHz) E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B FREQUENCY, Start Freq, 6.01, GHz Stop Freq, 12.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 6. Press the following keys on the analyzer: BW/Avg, Res BW, 1, kHz Video BW, 30, Hz Single Wait for the sweep to finish. 7. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Display, Display Line (On) ESA Functional Tests Adjust the display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise, ignoring any residual responses. 8. Record the display line amplitude setting as TR Entry 13 or 14 in Table 4-1 on page 138.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 5. Press Center Freq. Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency recorded in the Measured Frequency column as entry (q) in Table 4-1 on page 138 for 12.01 GHz to 13.2 GHz. 6. Press the following keys on the analyzer: BW/Avg, Res BW, 1, kHz Video BW, 30, Hz Single Wait for the sweep to finish. 7.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 4. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Sweep, Sweep (Cont) BW/Avg, Average (Off) BW/Avg, Res BW (Auto) Video BW (Auto) SPAN, 50, kHz FREQUENCY ESA Functional Tests 5. Press Center Freq. Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency recorded in the Measured Frequency column as entry (r) in Table 4-1 on page 138 for 12.01 GHz to 22 GHz. 6.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level 3. Press Peak Search. Record the marker frequency next to your analyzer model in the Measured Frequency column as entry (s) or (t) in Table 4-1 on page 138 for 22.01 GHz to 26.5 GHz. 4. Press the following keys on the analyzer: Sweep, Sweep (Cont) BW/Avg, Average (Off) BW/Avg, Res BW (Auto) Video BW (Auto) SPAN, 50, kHz FREQUENCY 6. Press the following keys on the analyzer: BW/Avg, Res BW, 1, kHz Video BW, 30, Hz Single Wait for the sweep to finish. 7.
ESA Functional Tests Displayed Average Noise Level Table 4-1 Display Average Noise Level Worksheet ESA Functional Tests Model Number Frequency Range Measured Frequency Average Noise Level (TR Entry) Maximum 50 Ω Input 75 Ω Input E4401B 10 MHz to 500 MHz (a) _________ (1) or (19) _________ – 119 dBm – 66 dBmV E4411B 10 MHz to 500 MHz (b) _________ (1) or (20) _________ – 119 dBm – 65 dBmV E4401B, E4411B 501 MHz to 1.
ESA Functional Tests Frequency Readout Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Limits Span Minimum) Maximum 1.48988 GHz 1.49012 GHz 100 kHz 1.4899988 GHz 1.4900012 GHz Marker Count Accuracy with Counter Resolution at 1 Hz 1.489999999 GHz 1.490000001 GHz Test Description The frequency readout accuracy of the analyzer is tested with an input signal of known frequency. Frequency reference error is eliminated by using the same frequency standard for the analyzer and the synthesized sweeper.
ESA Functional Tests Frequency Readout Accuracy ESA Functional Tests Figure 4-2 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-2. Remember to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT of the analyzer to the 10 MHz REF IN of the synthesized sweeper. 2. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment: a. Press INSTRUMENT PRESET on the synthesized sweeper, then set the controls to: CW, 1.490, GHz POWER LEVEL, 10, – dBm b.
ESA Functional Tests Marker Count Accuracy Marker Count Accuracy Procedure 1. Press System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer, then wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the analyzer to measure the marker count accuracy by pressing the following keys: ESA Functional Tests Frequency, 1.490, GHz SPAN, 10, MHz BW/Avg, Res BW, 100, kHz Freq Count, Resolution, 1, Hz 2. Press Peak Search, then wait for a count to be taken (it may take several seconds). 3.
ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Frequency Response (Flatness) Test Limits ESA Functional Tests ESA Model Frequency Minimum (dB) Maximum (dB) E4411B & E4401B 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz –1.5 1.5 E4402B & E4403B 9 kHz to 3 GHz –1.5 1.5 E4404B 9 kHz to 3 GHz –1.5 1.5 3.01 GHz to 6.7 GHz –3.0 3.0 9 kHz to 3 GHz –1.5 1.5 3.01 GHz to 6.7 GHz –3.0 3.0 6.71 GHz to 13.2 GHz –3.5 3.5 9 kHz to 3 GHz –1.5 1.5 3.01 GHz to 6.7 GHz –3.0 3.0 6.71 GHz to 13.2 GHz –3.5 3.5 13.
ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) Item Critical Specifications (for this test) Type-N (m), to APC 3.5(m) Recommended Agilent Model 1250-1743 Cables (2) APC 3.
ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) 2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-3. CAUTION Use only 75 Ω cables, connectors, or adapters on analyzers with 75 Ω connectors, or damage to the connectors will occur. 3. Set the synthesized sweeper controls as follows: FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50, MHz ESA Functional Tests POWER LEVEL, –8, dBm 4. Press System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer and wait for the preset routine to finish.
ESA Functional Tests Frequency Response (Flatness) c. Tune the analyzer center frequency by pressing the ⇑ key or press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, “n”, and MHz (where “n” is the next test frequency in Table 4-3 on page 145). d. Press Peak Search. e. Enter the power meter reading in the Power Meter Amplitude column. f. Enter the analyzer reading in the Analyzer Amplitude column. g.
ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy Reference Level Accuracy Test Limits Reference Level ESA Functional Tests dBm dBmV Minimum (dB) Maximum (dB) –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 –18.24 –2.0 2.0 Test Description A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the Input of the analyzer.
ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy Item Critical Specifications (for this test) Type-N (f), to BNC (m) Recommended Agilent Model 1250-1534 Figure 4-4 Equipment Setup ESA Functional Tests Log Mode Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-4. 2. Press PRESET on the synthesized sweeper. Set the synthesized sweeper controls as follows: CW, 50, MHz Power Level, –30, dBm 3.
ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy 4. Press Peak Search on the analyzer. Adjust the amplitude on the synthesized sweeper until the marker amplitude on the analyzer reads –30 dBm +/– 0.10 dB. Enter the synthesized sweeper power level as the Synthesized Sweeper Amplitude reference in Table 4-4 on page 148. Under these analyzer conditions, the sweep time is 1.7 seconds. Therefore, the marker amplitude updates are fairly slow when adjusting the synthesizer output power.
ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy Linear Mode Procedure 1. Set the power level on the synthesized sweeper to –30 dBm by pressing Power Level, –30, dBm. 2. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys: Sweep, Sweep (Cont) AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units, dBm (50 Ω Input) AMPLITUDE, –30, dBm (50 Ω Input) AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units, dBmV (75 Ω Input) AMPLITUDE, +21.76, dBmV (75 Ω Input) Scale Type (Lin) NOTE Under these analyzer conditions, the sweep time is 1.7 seconds.
ESA Functional Tests Reference Level Accuracy Table 4-5 Reference Level Accuracy Worksheet (Linear Mode) Analyzer Reference Level ESA Functional Tests dBm Synthesized Sweeper Amplitude (dBm) Minimum (dB) dBmV Analyzer Marker ∆ Amplitude (dB) –30 21.76 Reference = _____ 0 (Reference) –20 31.76 Reference + (10 dB) 8.60 11.40 –10 41.76 Reference + (20 dB) 18.60 21.40 –40 11.76 Reference + (–10 dB) –11.40 –8.60 –50 1.76 Reference + (–20 dB) –21.40 –18.60 –60 – 8.
ESA Functional Tests Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Test Limits Resolution Bandwidth Minimum (dB) Maximum (dB) 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 0.3 dB 300 kHz –0.3 dB 0.3 dB 1 MHz –0.3 dB 0.3 dB 3 MHz –0.3 dB 0.3 dB 5 MHz –0.6 dB 0.
ESA Functional Tests Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty ESA Functional Tests Figure 4-5 Equipment Setup Procedure NOTE The 50 MHz reference output will automatically be switched internally on the E4401B and E4411B and will not require any external connections. All other ESA analyzers require that the AMPTD REF OUT be connected to the INPUT to perform this test. 1. Press System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer. Wait for the preset routine to finish.
ESA Functional Tests Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty 5. Repeat step 3 and 4 for each of the remaining resolution bandwidth and span settings listed in Table 4-6. The ∆ Mkr 1 amplitude reading should be within the range indicated in the table “Test Limits” on page 151.
ESA Functional Tests Scale Fidelity Scale Fidelity Test Limits ESA Functional Tests dB from Reference Level Minimum (dB) Maximum (dB) –4 –1.0 1.0 –16 –1.4 1.4 –28 –1.4 1.4 –40 –1.4 1.4 –52 –1.4 1.4 –64 –2.0 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. The synthesized sweeper amplitude is adjusted to achieve a nominal amplitude below the reference level.
ESA Functional Tests Scale Fidelity Figure 4-6 Equipment Setup ESA Functional Tests Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-6. 2. Preset the synthesized sweeper. Set the synthesized sweeper controls as follows: CW, 50, MHz Power Level, 0, dBm (50 Ω Input) Power Level, 4, dBm (75 Ω Input) 3. Press System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer, then wait for the preset routine to finish. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off.
ESA Functional Tests Scale Fidelity 6. Record the marker delta reading in Table 4-7. At each new synthesized sweeper power level, press Single, Peak Search, and record the marker amplitude level. Table 4-7 Scale Fidelity Worksheet ESA Functional Tests Synthesized Sweeper Level Minimum (dB) Marker Level (dB) Maximum (dB) Reference=______ 0 (Reference) 0 (Reference) Reference –4 dB –5.0 –3.0 Reference –16 dB –17.40 –15.60 Reference –28 dB –29.40 –26.60 Reference –40 dB –41.40 –38.
ESA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Spurious Responses Second Harmonic Spurious Responses Test Limits Model Number Maximum –55 dBc E4402B –55 dBc E4403B –50 dBc E4404B –55 dBc E4405B –55 dBc E4407B –55 dBc E4408B –50 dBc E4411B –55 dBc ESA Functional Tests E4401B Test Description To test second harmonic distortion, a 50 MHz low pass filter is used to filter the source output, ensuring that harmonics read by the analyzer are internally generated and not coming from the source.
ESA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Spurious Responses Critical Specifications (for this test) Item Recommended Agilent Model Additional Equipment for 75 Ω Input Pad, minimum loss 11852B Type-N (f), to BNC (m) 1250-1534 ESA Functional Tests Figure 4-7 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-7. 2. Set the synthesized sweeper controls as follows: Frequency, 40, MHz POWER LEVEL, –10, dBm (50 Ω Input only) POWER LEVEL, –4.
ESA Functional Tests Second Harmonic Spurious Responses 3. Press System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer. Wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys: FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 40, MHz SPAN, 1, MHz AMPLITUDE, –10, dBm (50 Ω Input only) AMPLITUDE, 44, dBmV (75 Ω Input only) Attenuation (Man), 10, dB BW/Avg, Res BW, 30, kHz ESA Functional Tests 4.
ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B, Options 1DN and 1DQ Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B, Options 1DN and 1DQ Test Limits ESA Functional Tests Maximum Maximum Flatness ≤ 10 MHz, 50 Ω –2.5 dB 2.5 dB Flatness > 10 MHz, 50 Ω –2.0 dB 2.0 dB Flatness > 10 MHz, 75 Ω –3.0 dB 3.0 dB Flatness > 10 MHz, 75 Ω –2.5 dB 2.
ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B, Options 1DN and 1DQ Figure 4-8 Equipment Setup 1. Calibrate the tracking generator by pressing System, Alignments, Align Now, TG. Connect the RF Out to the Input when prompted. 2. Press System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer, then wait for the preset routine to finish.
ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Models E4401B and E4411B, Options 1DN and 1DQ 9. Repeat steps 7 through 8 to measure the flatness at each center frequency setting listed in Table 4-8. The ⇑ may be used to tune to center frequencies above 500 MHz. NOTE 75 Ω RF Out only: Repeat steps 5 through 7 to measure the flatness at the frequencies above 1 MHz listed in Table 4-8.
ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B, Option 1DN Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B, Option 1DN Test Limits Maximum Maximum −3.5 dBm +3.5 dBm Flatness > 10 MHz −2.5 dBm −2.5 dBm Test Description A calibrated power sensor is connected to the tracking generator output to measure the power level at 50 MHz.
ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B, Option 1DN ESA Functional Tests Figure 4-9 Equipment Setup Procedure 1. Calibrate the tracking generator by pressing System, Alignments, Align Now, TG. Connect the RF OUT to the RF INPUT when prompted. 2. Press System, Power On/Preset, Preset Type (Factory), Preset on the analyzer, then wait for the preset routine to finish.
ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B, Option 1DN Table 4-9 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet Center Frequency Level Flatness (dB) 100 kHz 5 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 0 (Ref) 80 MHz ESA Functional Tests 500 MHz 1000 MHz 1500 MHz 2000 MHz 2300 MHz 2500 MHz 2700 MHz 3.
ESA Functional Tests ESA Functional Tests Tracking Generator Level Flatness: E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B and E4408B, Option 1DN 166 Chapter 4
Index Numerics 1xEV-DO error messages 13001 to 13100, 80, 81 A Agilent Technologies URL, 2 amplitude accuracy test, 102 option 1DS, 106 amplitude linearity test, 115 C cdma2000 error messages 10801 to 10900, 75 cdmaOne error messages 10951 to 10975, 76 command error messages, 33, 37 D DANL test, 107 device-specific error messages -399 to -300, 33, 35 64 to 799, 33, 41 displayed average noise level.
Index performance verification tests vs functional tests, 96 personality error messages, 33, 54 phase noise error messages 10524 to 10561, 70 10976 to 11000, 76 pop-up messages, 30 power suite error messages 10008 to 10517, 55 Q queries error messages, 33, 34 R remote interface (SCPI) error queue, 31 Index S SCPI interface error queue, 31 second harmonic distortion test, 118 status messages, 30 descriptions, 86 display location, 86 T test descriptions frequency response, 139 tests.
