HP E4402B User Manual

Getting Started GuideAgilent Technologies ESA Spectrum Analyzers This manual provides documentation for the following instruments:ESA-E SeriesE4401B (

10 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupPower RequirementsPower RequirementsThe only physical installation of your Agilent spectrum analyzer is a connectio

Index-100 Index

Chapter 1 11Installation and SetupPower RequirementsChecking the Fuse Where IEC regulations apply, use a 5 by 20 mm, rated F5A, 250 V IEC approved fus

12 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupPower RequirementsNOTE The front panel switch is a standby switch only; it is not a LINE switch (power disconnectin

Chapter 1 13Installation and SetupPower RequirementsTable 1-3. AC Power Cords

14 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupPower RequirementsBattery InformationThe analyzer uses a lithium battery to enable the internal memory to retain da

Chapter 1 15Installation and SetupTurning on the Analyzer for the First TimeTurning on the Analyzer for the First Time❏ Plug in the power cord.WARNING

16 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupFirmware Revisionreadily available. You can also obtain the firmware revision and serial number by pressing System,

Chapter 1 17Installation and SetupFirmware RevisionTIP You can get automatic electronic notification of new firmware releases and other product update

18 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupRunning Internal AlignmentsRunning Internal AlignmentsEach time the analyzer is powered on, the internal alignment

Chapter 1 19Installation and SetupPrinter Setup and OperationPrinter Setup and OperationA printer can be connected to your analyzer if it is equipped

2 NoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with rega

20 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupPrinter Setup and OperationInterconnection and Setup1. Turn off the printer and the analyzer. 2. Connect the printe

Chapter 1 21Installation and SetupPrinter Setup and OperationUnsupported printer, Printer Type set to NoneThis indicates that the analyzer has success

22 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupProtecting Against Electrostatic DischargeProtecting Against Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic discharge (ESD) c

Chapter 1 23Installation and SetupLegal InformationLegal InformationWARNING This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing grou

24 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupLegal Information

252 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesThis chapter gives you an overview of the front and rear panels of your analyzer. For details on analyzer keys and re

26 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel Overview2.1 Front Panel OverviewThis section provides information on the analyzer’s front panel,

Chapter 2 27Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel Overviewparameters needed for making measurements.6 MEASURE accesses a menu of keys that automa

28 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel Overviewfrequency span are GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz, whereas the units for reference level are +dBm

Chapter 2 29Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel Overviewbetween the split-screen and full-sized display of the active window.21 Help. Press th

Contents31. Installation and SetupInitial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel Overview2.1.2 Display AnnotationsTable 2-1 Screen Annotation Item Description Associated Funct

Chapter 2 31Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel Overview9 GPIB annunciatorsR - remote operationL - GPIB listenT - GPIB talkS - GPIB SRQSee progra

32 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel Overview25 Trigger/SweepF - free-run triggerL - line triggerV - video triggerE - external (front

Chapter 2 33Front and Rear Panel FeaturesRear-Panel Features2.2 Rear-Panel Features1 Power input is the input for the ac line power source. Make sur

34 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesRear-Panel Featuresexternal voltage input that triggers the analyzer internal sweep source or the gate funct

Chapter 2 35Front and Rear Panel FeaturesRear-Panel Features6 GPIB and parallel interface (Option A4H) is an optional interface. GPIB supports remot

36 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesRear-Panel FeaturesPRESEL TUNE OUTPUT provides a signal to control external preselected mixers if External M

Chapter 2 37Front and Rear Panel FeaturesRear-Panel Features15 DC Fuse protects the analyzer from drawing too much dc power. Replace only with a fus

38 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesKey Overview2.3 Key Overview The keys labeled FREQUENCY Channel, System, and Marker are all examples of fron

Chapter 2 39Front and Rear Panel FeaturesKey OverviewIn other key menus, one key label will always be highlighted to show which key has been selected

4Contents5. Options and AccessoriesOrdering Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront and Rear Panel Symbols2.4 Front and Rear Panel Symbols This symbol is used to indicate power ON. T

413 Making a Basic MeasurementThis chapter provides information on basic analyzer operation. For more information on making measurements, see the meas

42 Chapter 3 Making a Basic MeasurementThis chapter is divided into the following sections:•“Using the Front Panel” on page 43•“Presetting the Spectru

Chapter 3 43Making a Basic MeasurementUsing the Front PanelUsing the Front PanelEntering DataWhen setting measurement parameters, there are several wa

44 Chapter 3 Making a Basic MeasurementPresetting the Spectrum AnalyzerPresetting the Spectrum AnalyzerPreset provides a known starting point for maki

Chapter 3 45Making a Basic MeasurementViewing a SignalViewing a Signal1. Press Preset. If the softkeys Factory Preset and User Preset appear, select F

46 Chapter 3 Making a Basic MeasurementViewing a SignalFigure 3-1 10 MHz Internal Reference Signal and Associated SpectrumSetting Frequency Span5. Se

Chapter 3 47Making a Basic MeasurementViewing a SignalFigure 3-2 Span Changed to 50 MHzReading Frequency & Amplitude6. Place a marker (labeled 1)

48 Chapter 3 Making a Basic MeasurementViewing a SignalFigure 3-3 A Marker on the 10 MHz PeakFigure 3-4 Relationship Between Frequency and Amplitude

Chapter 3 49Making a Basic MeasurementViewing a SignalImproving Frequency Accuracy9. While not all of the zeros following the decimal in the active fu

51 Installation and Setup

50 Chapter 3 Making a Basic MeasurementViewing a SignalNOTE After properly setting the analyzer to display your signal, you can save the settings as e

514 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files

52 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesThe analyzer stores and retrieves data similarly to the way that a personal computer (PC) does: both hav

Chapter 4 53Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesFile Menu FunctionsFile Menu FunctionsThis chapter describes how to use the functions located under the f

54 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesFile Menu FunctionsPress File, Catalog to bring up a screen display as shown in Figure 4-1.Figure 4-1. C

Chapter 4 55Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesFile Menu Functionsb. Type: column displays the extension of the filename, for example, .SET, .STA, .TR

56 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesFile Menu FunctionsFormatting a Floppy DiskYou can format a floppy disk in the analyzer. The format is M

Chapter 4 57Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesSaving a FileSaving a FileYou can save files (setups, states, traces, limits, corrections, measurement re

58 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesSaving a FileFigure 4-3. Viewing Trace 1 6. Activate trace 2 and put it into minimum hold by pressing Tr

Chapter 4 59Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesSaving a FileFigure 4-5. Viewing Traces 1, 2, and 3Step 2. Save the file1. To access the Save menu, press

6 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupThis chapter provides the following information that you may need when you first receive your spectrum analyzer:• “I

60 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesSaving a Fileexisting file. If you select a filename that already exists, the status bar will display th

Chapter 4 61Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesSaving a FileLoading a file1. Reset the analyzer by pressing Preset, Factory Preset (if present).2. To ac

62 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesSaving a FileAgilent E4401B and E4411B, press Input/Output, Amptd Ref (Off), for all other models, press

Chapter 4 63Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesSaving a FileRenaming a File1. To access the Rename menu, press File, Rename.2. Select the type of file y

64 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesSaving a FileCopying a File1. To access the Copy menu, press File, Copy. This menu function brings up 2

Chapter 4 65Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesSaving a FileNOTE Highlighting a filename in the To: directory box has no significance. The file cannot b

66 Chapter 4 Viewing Catalogs and Saving FilesUsing the Alpha EditorUsing the Alpha EditorThe Alpha Editor enables you to select letters to enter a na

675 Options and AccessoriesThis chapter lists options and accessories available for your analyzer.

68 Chapter 5 Options and AccessoriesOrdering Options and AccessoriesOrdering Options and AccessoriesOptions and accessories help you configure the ana

Chapter 5 69Options and AccessoriesOptionsOptionsOptionE4411B E4401BE4402BE4403BE4404BE4405BE4407BE4408B042 Gray Backpack Carrying Case ••••••••044 Ye

Chapter 1 7Installation and SetupInitial InspectionInitial InspectionInspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress. R

70 Chapter 5 Options and AccessoriesOptions1D7 50 to 75 Ohm Matching Pad ••••••••1DN 50 Ohm Tracking Generator ••••••••1DP75 Ohm inputf••1DQ75 Ohm Tra

Chapter 5 71Options and AccessoriesOptionsOption DescriptionsEach option is described below in alphabetical order.UKBLow Frequency Extensiono ••••UK6C

72 Chapter 5 Options and AccessoriesOptions5 Year Service Support W50Option W50 provides your analyzer with a total of 5 years of service support. Thi

Chapter 5 73Options and AccessoriesOptionsHP 8566B/8568B Programming Code Compatibility266Option 260 allows use of a limited set of 8566 Series progra

74 Chapter 5 Options and AccessoriesOptionsWeb Remote Control Software230 Option 230 provides software which can be used to control the analyzer remot

Chapter 5 75Options and AccessoriesOptionsBluetooth Premium Bundle304 Option 304 provides the following:• Bluetooth FM demodulator (Option 106)• Blu

76 Chapter 5 Options and AccessoriesOptionsComponent Level Service Documentation0BV Option 0BV provides a copy of the Agilent ESA/EMC Spectrum Analyze

Chapter 5 77Options and AccessoriesOptionsExternal Mixing AYZ Option AYZ allows the use of HP/Agilent 11970 Series, and HP/Agilent 11974 external mixe

78 Chapter 5 Options and AccessoriesOptionsFM Demodulation BAA Option BAA allows you to demodulate, display and measure deviation of FM modulated sign

Chapter 5 79Options and AccessoriesOptionsHigh Stability Frequency Reference1D5 Option 1D5 improves the frequency reference accuracy. The analyzer’s s

8 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupInitial InspectionDocumentation CD-ROM Includes the documents in the standard set (listed above). You can view and p

80 Chapter 5 Options and AccessoriesOptionsModulation Analysis Personality229 Option 229 adds demodulation and analysis of the following base-band mod

Chapter 5 81Options and AccessoriesOptionsPhase Noise Measurement Personality226 Option 226 is an automated phase noise (dBc/Hz) measurement solution,

82 Chapter 5 Options and AccessoriesOptionsService Documentation and Performance Verification and Adjustment Software0BW Option 0BW provides a copy of

Chapter 5 83Options and AccessoriesAccessoriesAccessoriesA number of accessories are available from Agilent Technologies to help you configure your an

84 Chapter 5 Options and AccessoriesAccessories45 MHz to 1 GHz. (Power is supplied by the probe power output of the analyzer.)• The 11909A low noise p

Chapter 5 85Options and AccessoriesAccessoriesThe following four models are available:Agilent E1779A Battery PackThe E1779A is a battery pack that wil

86 Chapter 5 Options and AccessoriesAccessorieswith an external signal generator. These external directional bridges offer high directivity and excell

876 In Case of DifficultyThis chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with your Agilent Technologies spectrum analyzer, and how to

88 Chapter 6 In Case of DifficultyBefore calling Agilent Technologies, however (or returning an analyzer for service), perform the quick checks listed

Chapter 6 89In Case of DifficultyTypes of Spectrum Analyzer MessagesTypes of Spectrum Analyzer MessagesThe analyzer can generate various messages that

Chapter 1 9Installation and SetupInitial InspectionIf There Is a ProblemIf the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are inc

90 Chapter 6 In Case of DifficultyBefore Calling Agilent TechnologiesBefore Calling Agilent TechnologiesCheck the Basics❏ Is there power at the recept

Chapter 6 91In Case of DifficultyBefore Calling Agilent Technologies❏ Perform an Alignment. Press System, Alignments, Align Now, All. ❏ If the previou

92 Chapter 6 In Case of DifficultyBefore Calling Agilent TechnologiesRead the Warranty The warranty for your analyzer is on page 23. Please read it an

Chapter 6 93In Case of DifficultyBefore Calling Agilent TechnologiesTable 6-2. Contacting Agilent TechnologiesOnline assistance: www.agilent.com/find

94 Chapter 6 In Case of DifficultyReturning an Analyzer for ServiceReturning an Analyzer for ServiceService Tag When you are returning an analyzer to

Chapter 6 95In Case of DifficultyReturning an Analyzer for Service5. Surround the equipment with three to four inches of packing material and prevent

96 Chapter 6 In Case of DifficultyReturning an Analyzer for Service

Index Index-97Numerics10 MHz REF INPUT, 3610 MHz REF OUTPUT, 3650 ohm RF bridge, 8650 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss pad, 8375 ohm matching transformer, 83

Index-98 Indexfirmware upgrade information, 2floppy disk format, 56FM Demodulation, 35Bluetooth, 35card slot location, 34format a disk, 56frequency

Index Index-99RS-232 Cable, 86RS-232 cable, 86RS-232 interface connector, 35Ssave files, 57, 59, 61Save key, 27savingbitmaps, 53, 57, 59trace files,