Agilent Technologies 8753ET User Manual

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Printing, Plotting, and Saving Measurement Results
Outputting Plot Files from a PC to a Plotter
1. Using the instructions on the Free Software Foundation website, FTP the hp2xx file and save it on a
floppy disk as “hp2xx.exe”.
2. Create the following batch file and save it on the same floppy disk as “hpglconv.bat”.
The batch file consists of the following two lines:
@ echo off
A:\hp2xx.exe -m pcx %1
(where “A” is the disk drive where the floppy disk in installed.)
3. Insert the floppy disk (with the two files already installed) into your analyzer.
4. Make sure the measurement that you want to convert is displayed on the analyzer display.
5. Create an HPGL file of the measurement and save it to the floppy disk by pressing
.
6. Remove the floppy disk from the analyzer and insert it back into the PC.
7. Using Explorer or File Manager, click and drag the icon of the newly-created hpgl file onto the icon of the
hpglconv.bat file. This process creates a PCX format file from the hpgl file.
NOTE This conversion method has been used to convert many measurement displays. However,
this conversion utility is not supported by Agilent Technologies.
Outputting Plot Files from a PC to a Plotter
1. Connect the plotter to an output port of the computer (for example, COM1).
2. If using the COM1 port, output the file to the plotter by using the following command:
C:> TYPE PLOT00.FP > COM1
Local
SET ADDRESSES
PLOTTER PORT
DISK
Copy
PLOT

Agilent Technologies 8753ET Specifications

General

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	8753ET
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

1 Making Measurements

Making a Basic Measurement

Step-by-step guide to performing a fundamental measurement on the network analyzer.

Measuring Magnitude and Insertion Phase Response

Example procedure for measuring magnitude and phase response of a device.

Using Markers

Covers using markers for obtaining readings, changing stimulus, and analyzing traces.

Measuring Amplifiers

Covers techniques for measuring transmission and reflection characteristics of amplifiers.

Using Test Sequencing

Automates repetitive measurement tasks by recording and replaying keystrokes.

2 Making Mixer Measurements

Mixer Measurement Capabilities

Details the parameters the analyzer can measure for mixers and frequency converters.

Measurement Considerations

Highlights challenges and factors to consider for successful mixer measurements.

Frequency Offset Mode Operation

Conversion Loss Using the Frequency Offset Mode

Phase or Group Delay Measurements

Isolation Example Measurements

3 Making Time Domain Measurements

Introduction to Time Domain Measurements

Making Transmission Response Measurements

Making Reflection Response Measurements

Time Domain Bandpass Mode

Time Domain Low Pass Mode

Transforming CW Time Measurements into the Frequency Domain

4 Printing, Plotting, and Saving Measurement Results

Printing or Plotting Your Measurement Results

Configuring a Print Function

Configuring a Plot Function

To View Plot Files on a PC

Saving and Recalling Instrument States

5 Optimizing Measurement Results

Increasing Measurement Accuracy

Discusses factors affecting accuracy and techniques to improve it, like cable care and calibration.

Making Accurate Measurements of Electrically Long Devices

Increasing Sweep Speed

Increasing Dynamic Range

Reducing Noise

6 Calibrating for Increased Measurement Accuracy

Calibration Considerations

Procedures for Error Correcting Your Measurements

Details various error correction types and their purposes.

Frequency Response Error Corrections

Full Two-Port Error Correction (ES Analyzers Only)

Calibrating Using Electronic Calibration (ECal)

Calibrating for Non-Coaxial Devices (ES Analyzers Only)

7 Operating Concepts

System Operation

Processing

Sweep Time

S-Parameters

Analyzer Display Formats

Measurement Calibration

Discusses measurement calibration, accuracy enhancement, and error sources.

8 Safety and Regulatory Information

General Information

Safety Symbols

Explains safety symbols used throughout the manual and their meanings.

Safety Considerations

Details precautions for safe operation, grounding, and power application.