Getting Started Guide PSA Series Spectrum Analyzers This manual provides documentation for the following instruments: E4440A (3 Hz - 26.5 GHz) E4443A (3 Hz - 6.7 GHz) E4445A (3 Hz - 13.2 GHz) E4446A (3 Hz - 44 GHz) E4447A (3 Hz - 42.98 GHz) E4448A (3 Hz - 50 GHz) Manufacturing Part Number: E4440-90284 Supersedes: E4440-90274 Printed in USA March 2006 © Copyright 2001-2006 Agilent Technologies, Inc.
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Installation and Setup 1 Installation and Setup 5
Installation and Setup This chapter provides the following information that you may need when you first receive your spectrum analyzer: • “Initial Inspection” on page 7 • “Power Requirements” on page 9 • “Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time” on page 13 • “Printer Setup and Operation” on page 18 • “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” on page 21 Installation and Setup • “Running Internal Alignments” on page 17 • “Safety Information” on page 22 Agilent Technologies Performance Spectrum Analyz
Installation and Setup Initial Inspection Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress. Retain the shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the analyzer to another location or to Agilent Technologies for service. Verify that the contents of the shipping container are complete. The following table lists the items shipped with the analyzer.
Installation and Setup Initial Inspection NOTE If you purchased one or more optional measurement personalities, the related guides for the options you ordered are included. Service documentation is not included in the standard documentation set. See “Options” on page 65 for information on ordering.
Installation and Setup Power Requirements Power Requirements The only physical installation of your Agilent spectrum analyzer is a connection to a power source. Line voltage does not need to be selected. This analyzer does not contain customer serviceable fuses. WARNING Installation and Setup Failure to ground the analyzer properly can result in personal injury. Before turning on the analyzer, you must connect its protective earth terminals to the protective conductor of the main power cable.
Installation and Setup Power Requirements Table 1-1 Power Requirements Description Voltage, Frequency Specification1 100 to 120 Vrms, 50/60/400 Hz 220 to 240 Vrms, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption, On Base < 260 W Power Consumption, Standby < 20 W Fully Loaded < 450 W Installation and Setup 1. For greater detail, refer to the Specifications Guide. AC Power Cord The analyzer is equipped with a three-wire power cord, in accordance with international safety standards.
Installation and Setup Power Requirements Table 1-2 AC Power Cords Installation and Setup Chapter 1 11
Installation and Setup Power Requirements Battery Information The analyzer uses a Lithium Polycarbon Monofloride battery to power the analyzer clock. The battery is located on the CPU board. Installation and Setup You can order the service documentation for Agilent spectrum analyzers through your Agilent Sales and Service office. The documentation is described under “Options” on page 65. NOTE If the analyzer’s clock does not keep time when powered off, the problem is the battery.
Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time ❏ Plug in the power cord. WARNING The analyzer is shipped with a a transportation disk inserted in the disk drive to prevent damage to the disk drive during transportation. This transportation disk, or a blank floppy disk, should be inserted in the disk drive whenever transporting the analyzer.
Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time ❏ If using LAN, set the IP address of the analyzer to an appropriate number for your network; one that the network recognizes, but that is not yet in use. (Consult your local IT group): — Press System, Config I/O, and note the IP address. — If the current address is not appropriate, press IP Address and use the keypad to change it.
Installation and Setup Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time procedure (on the Agilent Web site) to reinstall the firmware and completely reconfigure your instrument. Refer to “Managing Security” in Chapter 4 of the “User’s and Programmer’s Reference, Volume 1.” When you are totally satisfied with the configuration of your PSA analyzer, enable the Secure Memory Erase option by pressing System, Security, Security, Enabled.
Installation and Setup Firmware Revision Firmware Revision To view the firmware revision of your analyzer, press System, More, Show System. If you call Agilent Technologies regarding your analyzer, it is helpful to have this revision and the analyzer serial number available.
Installation and Setup Running Internal Alignments Running Internal Alignments Each time the analyzer is powered on, the internal alignment routine runs automatically. The analyzer was shipped from the factory with the Alignments mode set to Auto. This setting enables the alignment routine to run automatically either every 24 hours, or when the internal analyzer temperature changes ±3°C. When the Alignment routine runs, you will hear the attenuator settings changing, which generates noise.
Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Operation Printer Setup and Operation A printer can be connected to your analyzer if it is equipped with an external I/O interface. Supported printers accept Hewlett-Packard Printer Control Language Level 3 (PCL3) or 5 (PCL5). Refer to the documentation or specifications supplied with your printer, or contact the manufacturer to identify your printer’s language. Equipment Installation and Setup • IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable.
Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Operation Printer Models HP Professional Series 2500CM Language Type Color Capable PCL3 yes Installation and Setup Chapter 1 19
Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Operation Interconnection and Setup 1. Turn off the printer and the analyzer. 2. Using an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel printer cable, connect the printer to the analyzer parallel I/O interface connector on the rear panel (see “Rear-Panel Features” on page 29). 3. Turn on the analyzer and printer. 4. On the front panel, press Print Setup, then press the Printer Setup menu key. Installation and Setup 5.
Installation and Setup Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components (the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever components are transported, stored, or used).
Installation and Setup Safety Information Safety Information Installation and Setup WARNING This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall be inserted only in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Front and Rear Panel Features 2 Front and Rear Panel Features This chapter gives you an overview of the front and rear panels of your analyzer. For details on analyzer keys and remote programming, refer to the User’s and Programmer’s Reference. For connector specifications (including input/output levels), see the Specifications guide.
Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Front Panel Overview This section provides information on the analyzer’s front panel, including: • Front Panel Connectors and Keys, see below • “Display Annotations” on page 26 Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Connectors and Keys Item Description # Name 1 AUDIO INPUT High-impedance input for audio signal path (Option 107).
Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Item Description # Name 7 System Keys Access features used with all analyzer modes and affect the state of the entire spectrum analyzer. 8 Vol. Control/ Earphones Not currently implemented. 9 PROBE PWR Supplies power for external high frequency probes and accessories (see “Accessories” on page 71). 10 Marker Keys Enable markers to obtain specific information about the displayed measurement.
Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Front and Rear Panel Features Display Annotations Ite m Description Associated Function Keys 1 Detector type1 Det/Demod, Detector 2 Reference level Amplitude, Ref Level 3 Active function block Refer to the description of the activated function.
Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Ite m Description Associated Function Keys 11 Data invalid indicator Asterisk (*) means some or all trace data may not match annotation due to possible analyzer setting changes. 12 Status message area Displays status messages (see “Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages” on page 77). 13 Key menu title Dependent on menu selection.
Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Overview Ite m Description 29 Phase noise optimizationa Associated Function Keys Auto Couple, PhNoise Opt Phase noise can be optimized for: f<50k: frequencies less than 50 kHz from carrier. f>50k: frequencies greater than 50 kHz from carrier. FTun: LO for fast tuning. 30 Sweep typea Sweep, Sweep Type 31 Signal track Frequency, Signal Track Could also be CP (Continuous Peak) Peak Search, Continuous Pk Front and Rear Panel Features 1.
Front and Rear Panel Features Rear-Panel Features Rear-Panel Features Item Description Name 1 NOISE SOURCE DRIVE OUT +28 V (PULSED) Provides 28 V to drive a noise source. Used on Option 219 Noise Figure personality. 2 PRESEL TUNE OUT Outputs tuning voltage for preselected harmonic mixer. 3 10 MHz OUT (SWITCHED) A switched output of the analyzer’s internal 10 MHz frequency reference signal used to lock the frequency reference of other test equipment to the analyzer.
Front and Rear Panel Features Rear-Panel Features Item # Description Name 11 KYBD Enables connection of an external PS-2 keyboard using a 6-pin mini-DIN connector. Always turn off power before plugging in keyboard. This feature not fully implemented. Currently used only for firmware upgrades. 12 Line power input The AC power connection. Also see “Power Requirements” on page 5. 13 GPIB Allows the connection of a General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB, IEEE 488.
Front and Rear Panel Features Key Overview Key Overview The keys labeled FREQUENCY Channel, System, and Marker are all examples of front-panel keys. The front-panel keys are dark gray, light gray, green, or white in color. Front-panel keys that are white perform an immediate action rather than bringing up a menu. The only green key is the Preset key, which performs an analyzer reset (A summary of all front panel keys and their related menu keys can be found in user’s guide for your analyzer).
Front and Rear Panel Features Key Overview In other key menus, one key label will always be highlighted to show which key has been selected but the menu is immediately exited when a selection is made. For example, when you press the Orientation key (on the Print Setup menu), it will bring up its own menu of keys. The Portrait key, which is the Orientation menu default key, will be highlighted.
Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Symbols Front and Rear Panel Symbols This symbol is used to indicate power ON (green LED). This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode (yellow LED). This symbol is used to indicate the ON position of the power button. This symbol is used to indicate the OFF position of the power button. This symbol indicates the input power required is AC. The instruction documentation symbol.
Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Symbols Front and Rear Panel Features more information.
Making a Basic Measurement Making a Basic Measurement 3 This chapter provides information on basic analyzer operation. For more information on making measurements, see the measurement guide for your analyzer.
Making a Basic Measurement This chapter is divided into the following sections: • “Using the Front Panel” on page 37 • “Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer” on page 39 • “Viewing a Signal” on page 40 CAUTION Ensure that the total power of all signals at the analyzer RF input does not exceed +33 dBm (2 watts). Basic Assumption The material in this chapter is presented with the assumption that you understand the front and rear panel layout, and display annotations of your analyzer.
Making a Basic Measurement Using the Front Panel Using the Front Panel Entering Data When setting measurement parameters, there are several ways to enter or modify the value of the active function: Knob Increments or decrements the current value. Arrow Keys Increments or decrements the current value. Numeric Keypad Enters a specific value. Then press the desired terminator (either a unit softkey, or the Enter key). Unit Softkeys Terminate a value that requires a unit-of-measurement.
Making a Basic Measurement Using the Front Panel The default for softkeys with an automatic (Auto) or manual (Man) choice is automatic. After you enter a value, the selection changes to manual. You can also press the softkey twice to change to manual. Making a Basic Measurement Attenuation 10.
Making a Basic Measurement Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer Preset provides a known starting point for making measurements. The analyzer has three types of preset: Factory Preset Restores the analyzer to its factory-defined state. User Preset Restores the analyzer to a user-defined state. Mode Preset This type of preset restores the currently selected mode to a known state. For details, see the User’s/Programmer’s manual.
Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Viewing a Signal 1. Press Preset. If the softkeys Factory Preset and User Preset appear, select Factory Preset. 2. Press System, Reference, then note the 10 MHz Out setting. If Off is active (underlined), press the softkey to toggle the reference on. 3. Connect the analyzer’s rear panel 10 MHz OUT (SWITCHED) to the front-panel input.
Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Figure 3-1 10 MHz Internal Reference Signal and Associated Spectrum 10 MHz Peak Setting Frequency Span 6. Set the frequency span to 50 MHz: Press SPAN, 5, 0, MHz. This displays the signal as shown in Figure 3-2.
Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Figure 3-2 Span Changed to 50 MHz 10 MHz Peak Reading Frequency & Amplitude 7. Place a marker (labeled 1) on the 10 MHz peak, as shown in Figure 3-3. Press Peak Search. Note that the frequency and amplitude of the marker appear both in the active function block, and in the upper-right corner of the screen. You can use the knob, the arrow keys, or the softkeys in the Peak Search menu to move the marker. Pressing Esc removes the value from the display. 8.
Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Figure 3-3 A Marker on the 10 MHz Peak Active function block Figure 3-4 Marker Annotation Relationship Between Frequency and Amplitude Making a Basic Measurement Chapter 3 43
Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Improving Frequency Accuracy 10. While not all of the zeros following the decimal in the active function block are significant, the numbers after the decimal in the marker annotation (upper-right corner of screen) are significant. To increase the accuracy of the frequency reading in the marker annotation, turn on the frequency count function. a. Press Mkr Fctn. • The Marker Fctn softkeys appear. b. Press Marker Count. • The Marker Count softkeys appear.
Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal User Preset), or a file (see “Saving a File” on page 53).
Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Using Marker Counter Making a Basic Measurement Figure 3-6 46 Chapter 3
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Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files The analyzer stores and retrieves data similarly to the way that a personal computer (PC) does: both have internal storage and a floppy disk drive. While a PC has an internal drive, the analyzer’s internal storage is nonvolatile (flash) memory, which acts as an internal drive. As with a PC, both the internal storage and the floppy disk drive have directory and sub-directory capability.
t\ File Menu Functions This chapter describes how to use the functions located under the front-panel File key. Data storage and retrieval are handled similarly to that of personal computers (PCs). Like PCs, these analyzers include an internal storage drive and a floppy disk drive, both of which have directory and sub-directory capability.
Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions Press File, Catalog to bring up a screen display as shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Catalog Menu NOTE Use the front-panel Step Keys or Knob and the Dir Up or Dir Select keys to move up and down within the directory information box. 1. The entry fields show the parameters for the files viewed. Entry fields that are being modified or are modifiable are indicated by highlighting (inverse video).
t\ on the drive, directory name, or filename. b. Type: column displays the extension of the filename, for example, .STA or .TRC. Directories are displayed as DIR and drives have nothing listed under Type:. They are only designated by the Name: column ([-A-] or [-C-]). c. Size: column displays the size of the file in bytes. d. Modified: column displays the date and time the last change occurred. 3. The softkey menu has four options: a. Type: allows you to choose the type of file you wish to view.
Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions Creating Directory appears on the screen. Then the status bar displays: Directory C:\START created. 5. To make a sub-directory, scroll down to the START directory you just created and press Dir Select. The Path: field should now read: C:\START\. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 above, using a new name. The status bar now should read: Directory C:\START\new name created.
t\ Saving a File You can save files (setups, states, traces, limits, corrections, measurement results, or screens) to a floppy disk (A:\), or the internal drive (C:\). In this example you will save a trace to the internal C: drive. NOTE Trace files are not bitmap files. Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into other applications or converted. If you require the use of other applications, for example Microsoft® Word or Microsoft® Excel, be sure to save your files as .gif or .
Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Figure 4-2 Viewing Trace 1 6. Activate trace 2 and put it into minimum hold by pressing Trace (2), Min Hold. Your analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4-4. Figure 4-3 Viewing Traces 1 and 2 7. Activate trace 3 by pressing Trace (3), Clear Write. Your analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4-5.
t\ Figure 4-4 Viewing Traces 1, 2, and 3 Step 2. Save the file 1. To access the Save menu, press, File, Save. 2. Select the type of file you want to save. In this example you are saving a trace; press Type, Trace. NOTE Trace files are not bitmap files. Files saved as Trace cannot be imported into other applications or converted. If you require the use of other applications, for example Microsoft® Word or Microsoft® Excel, be sure to save your files as .gif or .
Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File NOTE You need to use a filename that does not already exist in the current directory. The filename is limited to eight characters, alpha (A-Z) or numeric (0-9) in any combination. The analyzer will not allow you to overwrite an existing file. If you select a filename that already exists, the status bar will display the message: File already exists.
t\ Loading a file 1. Reset the analyzer by pressing Preset, Factory Preset (if present). 2. To access the Load menu, press File, Load. 3. Select the type of file you want to load (setup, state, trace, limits, or corrections). In this example you are loading a trace file; press Type, Trace. NOTE Not all file types can be loaded back into the analyzer. For example, Screen files and CSV (comma separated value) files cannot be loaded. CSV and Screen files are designed for use with a PC. 4.
Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File NOTE You should notice that the trace you saved, in this example trace 3, is loaded to trace 2. If you wish to verify this condition, remove the signal input. Press Input/Output, Input Port, Amptd Ref (Off). Note that when a trace is loaded, it is placed in view mode. To see that trace 2 is in view mode, blank traces 1 and 3 by pressing View/Trace, Trace 1, Blank, Trace 3, Blank. Then press Trace 2.
t\ Renaming a File 1. To access the Rename menu, press File, Rename. 2. Select the type of file you want to rename (setup, state, trace, limits, screens, or corrections). In this example you are renaming a trace file; press Type, Trace. 3. Select the drive and directory where your file is located. In this example, choose drive C:\START. 4. Select the file you want to rename. In this example, choose the file TEST1.TRC. 5. Press Name to open the Alpha Editor menu.
Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Copying a File 1. To access the Copy menu, press File, Copy. This menu function brings up 2 directory boxes as described by the From: and To: fields located directly above the boxes. Refer to Figure 4-9. Figure 4-8 Copy Menu 2. Put a formatted floppy in the A: drive. 3. Select the type of file you want to copy (setup, state, trace, limits, screens, or corrections).
t\ displays the chosen file; in this example: RENAME.TRC. NOTE Highlighting a filename in the To: directory box has no significance. The file cannot be placed inside another file. 7. Press Copy Now to execute the operation. The message: “Copying file” is displayed during the copying process. Upon completion, the status bar reads: “C:\START\RENAME.TRC file copied”. You have now copied the file RENAME from the C: drive to the A: drive. Deleting a File 1. To access the Delete menu, press File, Delete. 2.
Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Using the Alpha Editor Using the Alpha Editor The Alpha Editor enables you to select letters to enter a name for a file or directory (File, Rename, for example). 1. Use the More keys to display the softkey that lists the character you want. Each softkey has several characters on it. 2. When you press a softkey, its characters are displayed on individual softkeys. 3. Select the one you want. 4.
Options and Accessories 5 Options and Accessories This chapter lists options and accessories available for your analyzer.
Options and Accessories Ordering Options and Accessories Ordering Options and Accessories Options and accessories help you configure the analyzer for your specific applications, and enable you to use the analyzer. Options and Accessories Options (see page 65) Unless specified otherwise, all options are available when you order a spectrum analyzer; some options are also available as kits that you can order and install after you receive the analyzer.
Options and Accessories Options Options Option Number 0B0 Name Manual Set on CD-ROM Only Description The documentation CD-ROM contains the standard documentation set as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search. An additional set of the standard documentation shipped with the analyzer. See “Initial Inspection” on page 7 for information about the standard documentation set.
Options and Accessories Options Option Number Name Secure Memory Erase Provides the ability to quickly and easily perform a security erase, deleting all user-stored data, without affecting the useability of the analyzer. Option 117 cannot be installed if Option 115 is installed. 80 MHz Bandwidth Digitizer Adds an alternative 80 MHz wide IF path for making measurements. Cannot be installed if Option 107 is installed.
Options and Accessories Options Option Number 204 Name 1xEV-DO Measurement Personality Description Provides 1xEV transmitter measurements: channel power ACPR intermodulation spectrum emission mask occupied BW code domain power (pilot) EVM (pilot) QPSK EVM power statistics CCDF 210 HSDPA/HSUPA Measurement Personality Provides High-Speed Downlink/Uplink Packet Access to support 16 QAM and modulation accuracy. Requires Option BAF. Requires Option B7J hardware.
Options and Accessories Options Options and Accessories Option Number Name Description 233 Measuring Receiver Personality and PC software This option allows you to use your PSA and an Agilent power meter as a measuring receiver system through the PSA user interface (UI). It also provides PC software, as an extension of the built-in measuring receiver personality, offering graphic and remote UI on an external PC.
Options and Accessories Options Option Number B78 Name cdma2000 Measurement Personality Description Provides cdma2000 transmitter measurements: channel power ACPR intermodulation spectrum emission mask occupied BW code domain power modulation accuracy (composite rho) QPSK EVM power statistics CCDF B7J Digital Demod Hardware Adds 1 dB step, electronic attenuator in addition to the existing manual attenuator. This is required for the personality options: BAC, BAE, BAF, B78, 202, 204, 210, and 214.
Options and Accessories Options Options and Accessories Option Number Name Description UK6 Commercial Calibration with Test Data 1 Provides the factory calibration test data and the standard commercial calibration certificate at initial shipment. R-51-001-3 C 3-Year Warranty Service Support1 1-year return-to-Agilent warranty extended to 3 years of warranty service support. This adds a 2-year service contract to the base analyzer 1-year warranty.
Options and Accessories Accessories Accessories A number of accessories are available from Agilent Technologies to help you configure your analyzer for your specific applications. They can be ordered through your local Agilent Sales and Service Office and are listed below. 50 Ohm Load 909A: DC to 18 GHz 909C: DC to 2 GHz 909D: DC to 26.
Options and Accessories Accessories Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers Preamplifiers and power amplifiers can be used with your spectrum analyzer to enhance measurements of very low-level signals. • The Agilent 8447D preamplifier provides a minimum of 25 dB gain from 100 kHz to 1.3 GHz. • The Agilent 83006A preamplifier provides a minimum of 26 dB gain from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz.
Options and Accessories Accessories HP/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers 11974 Series preselected millimeter mixers are available to extend the frequency range of analyzers with Option AYZ (external mixing) up to 75 GHz. Preselection reduces mixer overload from broadband signals, reduces radiation of local oscillator harmonics back to the device under test, and reduces the level of image and multiple responses displayed.
Options and Accessories Accessories RF Bridges Options and Accessories The Agilent 86205A 50 Ω RF bridge and 86207A 75 Ω RF bridge can be used with the ESA series to make reflection measurements using an analyzer with tracking generator Option 1DN or 1DQ or with an external signal generator. The Agilent 86205A 50 Ω RF bridge can be used with the PSA series to make reflection measurements using an analyzer with the external source control, Option 215.
In Case of Difficulty 6 In Case of Difficulty This chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with your Agilent Technologies spectrum analyzer, and how to return it for service.
In Case of Difficulty provide the support you need. Before calling Agilent Technologies, however (or returning an analyzer for service), perform the quick checks listed in “Check the Basics” on page 78. This check may eliminate the problem. If a problem persists, you may choose to: • Repair the analyzer yourself. See “Service Options” on page 80. • Return the analyzer to Agilent Technologies for repair. See “Returning an Analyzer for Service” on page 81, for more information.
In Case of Difficulty Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages The analyzer can generate various messages that appear on the display during operation. For a complete list of spectrum analyzer messages, see the Instrument Messages and Functional Tests manual. The following table describes the four types of spectrum analyzer messages. Table 6-1 Types of Messages Location Notes Informational messages typically provide verification that an action has occurred.
In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies Before Calling Agilent Technologies Check the Basics ❏ Is there power at the receptacle? ❏ Make sure there is no disk in the front-panel disk drive. ❏ Is the analyzer turned on? Check to see if the green LED above the power switch is on. Also, listen for internal fan noise to determine if the analyzer cooling fans are running.
In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies ❏ Perform an Alignment. Press System, Alignments, Align Now, All. ❏ If the previously performed alignments did not resolve the problem, press System, Alignments, Restore Align Defaults. Then press System, Alignments, Align All Now. ❏ Is the analyzer displaying an error message? If so, refer to the Instrument Messages and Functional Tests manual.
In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent Technologies Read the Warranty The warranty for your analyzer is in the front of your Specifications Guide. Please read it and become familiar with its terms. If your analyzer is covered by a separate maintenance agreement, please be familiar with its terms. Service Options Agilent Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your analyzer after the warranty has expired. Call your Agilent Technologies office for full details.
In Case of Difficulty Returning an Analyzer for Service Returning an Analyzer for Service Service Tag When you are returning an analyzer to Agilent Technologies for service, fill out and attach one of the blue service tags provided at the end of this chapter. Please be as specific as possible about the problem.
In Case of Difficulty Returning an Analyzer for Service 5. Surround the equipment with three to four inches of packing material and prevent the equipment from moving in the carton. If packing foam is not available, the best alternative is S.D.-240 Air Cap™ from Sealed Air Corporation (Hayward, California, 94545). Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet filled with 1-1/4 inch air bubbles. Use the pink-colored Air Cap to reduce static electricity.
Index Numerics 10 MHz reference, turning on 40 50 ohm load 71, 74 50 ohm RF bridge 74 50 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss pad 71 75 ohm RF bridge 74 A AC probe 71 Accessories 71 accessories 50 ohm directional bridge 74 50 ohm load 71 50 ohm short/load 74 50 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss pad 71 AC probe 71 broadband preamplifiers 72 GPIB cable 72 harmonic mixers 72 power splitters 73 preselected millimeter mixers 73 RF bridge 74 RF limiters 73 transient limiters 73 active function 31 address, IP 14 Agilent Technologies, c
Index O options not in instrument memory 14 overview, keys and key menus 31 P packaging 81 parallel interface connector 30 PC connectivity 7 personality options not in instrument 14 power amplifiers 72 power splitters 73 preamplifiers 72 preset factory 39 types 39 user, creating 39 printer setup 18 probes AC and DC 71 product information 2 Index R rear panel symbols 33 rear panel features 29 reference level, setting 42 reference, turning on 10 MHz 40 rename files 59 RF bridge 74 RF limiters 73 RPG, using
