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Measurement Personalities, Options, and

Accessories

What You’ll Find In This Chapter

Many measurement personalities, options, and accessories are available to enhance the

spectrum analyzer so that it will better meet the needs of your application. This chapter

contains a list of the available measurement personalities, options, and accessories for your

spectrum analyzer.

Measurement Personalities, Options, and Accessories

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Safety Symbols5
General Safety Considerations6
Regulatory Information7
Table of Contents9
Preparing for Use19
What You'll Find in this Chapter19
- Introducing the HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzers19
- Preparing Your Spectrum Analyzer for Use20
- L-L. Accessories Supplied with the Spectrum Analyzer21
Options21
- Initial Inspection21
- Power Requirements22
- Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time26
  - Performing the Tracking-Generator Self-Calibration Routine27
  - Performing the YTF Self-Calibration Routine28
- Electrostatic Discharge29
- Example of a Static-Safe Work Station29
  - Reducing Damage Caused by ESD30
- Static-Safe Accessories30
Getting Started31
- What You'll Learn in this Chapter31
- Getting Acquainted with the Analyzer31
  - Front-Panel Features31
- L. Front-Panel Feature Overview32
- L. RF Output Frequency Range34
  - Rear-Panel Features35
    - Only35
- Rear-Panel Feature Overview35
- Holdkey38
- Adjusting the Fine Focus39
- Screen Annotation40
- Screen Annotation41
- Screen Annotation for Trace, Trigger, and Sweep Modes42
- Relationship between Frequency and Amplitude44
- Reading the Amplitude and Frequency45
  - Performing the YTF Self-Calibration Routine48
- Inserting the Memory Card49
- Memory Card Battery Date Code Location50
- Memory Card Battery Replacement51
Rear-Panel Battery Information Label52
- HP 85963 Only)53
Making Basic Measurements53
- What You'll Learn in this Chapter53
- Resolving Signals of Equal Amplitude Using the Resolution Bandwidth Function54
- L. Set-Up for Obtaining Two Signals54
- Resolving Signals of Equal Amplitude55
- Resolving Small Signals Hidden by Large Signals Using the Resolution Bandwidth Function56
- Resolution Bandwidth Requirements for Resolving Small Signals56
- Signal Resolution with a 10 Khz Resolution Bandwidth57
- Signal Resolution with a 30 Khz Resolution Bandwidth57
- Increasing the Frequency Readout Resolution Using the Marker Counter58
- Decreasing the Frequency Span Using the Marker Track Function59
- After Zooming in on the Signal59
- Peaking Signal Amplitude with Preselector Peak60
- Peaking Signal Amplitude Using Preselector Peak60
- Tracking Unstable Signals Using Marker Track and the Maximum Hold and Minimum Hold Functions61
- Using Marker Tracking to Track an Unstable Signal62
Viewing an Unstable Signal Using Max Hold a63
- Comparing Signals Using Delta Markers64
Placing a Marker on the CAL out Signal64
Using the Marker Delta Function65
Using the Marker to Peak/Peak Function65
Frequency and Amplitude Difference between Signals66
- Measuring Low-Level Signals Using Attenuation, Video Bandwidth, and Video Averaging67
Low-Level Signal67
Using 0 Db Attenuation68
Decreasing Resolution Bandwidth68
Decreasing Video Bandwidth69
Using the Video Averaging Function71
- Identifying Distortion Products Using the RF Attenuator and Traces72
  - Distortion from the Analyzer72
Harmonic Distortion72
No Harmonic Distortion73
- Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion74
Third-Order Intermodulation Equipment Setup74
Measuring the Distortion Product75
- Using the Analyzer as a Receiver in Zero Frequency Span76
Viewing an am Signal77
Measuring Modulation in Zero Span77
- Measuring Signals Near Band Boundaries Using Harmonic Lock78
Using Harmonic Lock79
Harmonic Locking off79
Making Measurements80
- What You'll Learn in this Chapter80
- Measuring Amplitude Modulation with the Fast Fourier Transform Function81
- L. FFT Annotation81
- Percent Amplitude Modulation Measurement84
- Stimulus-Response Measurements86
  - What Are Stimulus-Response Measurements86
- Block Diagram of a Spectrum Analyzer/Tracking-Generator Measurement System86
  - Using a Spectrum Analyzer with a Tracking Generator87
  - Stepping through the Measurement87
- Transmission Measurement Test Setup87
- Tracking-Generator Output Power Activated88
- Spectrum Analyzer Settings According to the Measurement Requirement88
- Decrease the Resolution Bandwidth to Improve Sensitivity89
- Manual Tracking Adjustment Compensates for Tracking Error89
- Normalized Trace90
  - Tracking Generator Unleveled Condition91
4-10. Measure the Rejection Range with Delta Markers91
- Demodulating and Listening to an am or FM Signal92
Continuous Demodulation of an FM Signal93
- Triggering on a Selected Line of a Video Picture Field94
Triggering on an Odd Field of a Video Format94
Triggering on an Even Field of a Video Format95
- Making Reflection Calibration Measurements96
  - Reflection Calibration96
Reflection Measurement Short Calibration Test Setup96
- Measuring the Return Loss97
Measuring the Return Loss of the Filter97
- Using the Gate Utility to Simplify Time-Gated Measurements (Option 105 Only)98
Time-Gate Utility Display98
- Using the Time-Gated Spectrum Analyzer Capability Without the Gate Utility101
  - Introducing the Time-Gated Spectrum Analyzer Capability101
Viewing Time-Sharing of a Frequency with an Oscilloscope102
- Using the Time-Gated Spectrum Analyzer Capability to View Pulsed RF103
Viewing Time-Sharing of a Frequency with a Spectrum Analyzer103
Pulse Repetition Interval and Pulse Width (with Two Signals Present)104
- Example of a Time-Gated Pulsed RF Signal105
- Determining Spectrum Analyzer Settings for Viewing a Pulsed RF Signal105
Test Setup for Option106
- Pulse Generator Test Setup Settings106
Setting the Center Frequency, Span, and Reference Level107
Setting the Sweep Time107
- Signal Generator Test Setup Settings107
Setting the Gate Delay and Gate Length Using an Oscilloscope108
Using Time-Gating to View Signal109
Placing the Gate Output During the Second Signal110
Viewing both Signals with Time-Gating111
- Setting the Gate Delay and Gate Length Properly, When NOT Using the Gate Utility112
Gate Not Occurring During the Pulse112
Gate Is Occurring at the Beginning of the Pulse112
- Using the Self-Calibration Routines with Option 105114
- Sweep Time Settings114
  - Performing a Functional Check of Option 105115
Self-Calibration Data Results115
Rear Panel Connections for Option115
Gate on116
Using the Level Gate Control117
- Using the One Button Measurements to Measure N Db Bandwidth, Percent Amplitude Modulation, and Third Order Intercept (TOI)118
- N Db Bandwidth Measurement118
- Percent Amplitude Modulation Measurement119
- Third Order Intermodulation Measurement (TOI)120
Third-Order Intermodulation Measurement121
- Using the Power Measurement Functions to Make Transmitter Measurements122
  - Occupied Bandwidth and Transmitter Frequency Error122
Occupied Bandwidth123
- Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACP)124
Adjacent Channel Power125
Adjacent Channel Power Extended125
Adjacent Channel Power Graph126
- Channel Power Measurement127
Channel Power Graph128
Using Analyzer Features129
- What You'll Learn in this Chapter129
- Use the Marker Table to List All the Active Markers129
- Use the Peak Table to List the Displayed Signals129
- Peak 'Ihble Display132
- Saving and Recalling Data from Analyzer Memory134
- Summary of Save and Recall Operations, Analyzer Memory137
- Saving and Recalling Data from the Memory Card138
- Comparison of Analyzer Memory and Memory Card Operations138
  - Preparing the Memory Card for Use139
- Inserting the Memory Card139
- Save and Recall Functions Using Memory Card145
- Using Limit-Line Functions146
  - Procedure for Creating an Upper Limit Line146
- Typical Limit-Line Display147
  - Limit-Line Functions150
- Limit-Line Segments152
- Segment Types155
- Upper and Lower Limit-Line Testing158
- Learn about the Analog+ Display Mode (Option 101 Only)160
- Learn about the Windows Display161
Windows Display Mode161
- Learn How to Enter Amplitude Correction Factors163
Amplitude-Correction Points166
- Selecting the Frequency Coordinate167
- Selecting the Amplitude Coordinate167
- Completing Table Entry and Activating Amplitude Corrections167
- Saving or Recalling Amplitude Correction Lhbles167
- External Keyboard168
  - External Keyboard Functions168
  - Using the External Keyboard170
Printing and Plotting172
- Printing or Plotting with HP-IB172
- Three Printouts Per Page173
  - Printing Using an HP-IB Interface175
    - Equipment175
  - Interconnection and Printing Instructions175
- Thinkjet Printer Switch Settings175
- HP-IB to Centronics Converter Setup176
- Printer Configuration Menu Map176
  - Plotting Using an HP-IB Interface178
    - Equipment178
  - Interconnection and Plotting Instructions178
- HP 7475A Plotter Switch Settings178
- Plot Configure Menu179
- Printing or Plotting with181
  - Printing Using an RS-232 Interface181
    - Equipment181
  - Interconnection and Printing Instructions181
- Baud Settings for Serial Printers182
- Printer Configure Menu183
  - Plotting Using an RS-232 Interface185
    - Equipment185
  - Interconnection and Plotting Instructions185
Connecting the HP 7550A/B Plotter186
L 1. Baud Rate Menu Map186
Plot Configure Menu187
- Printing after Plotting or Plotting after Printing188
  - To Print after Plotting, Press188
  - To Plot after Printing, Press188
- Printing with a Parallel Interface189
  - Equipment189
  - Interconnection and Printing Instructions189
Parallel Printer Switch Settings189
Printer Configuration Menu Map190
- Plotting to an HP Laserjet Printer192
  - Equipment192
  - Interconnection and Plotting Instructions192
Plot Configure Menu193
Key Descriptions194
- Service Functions195
  - Service Calibration Functions195
  - Service Diagnostic Functions195
- Analyzer Functions197
- Commands Not Available with Analog+ Operation202
- Center Frequency and Span Settings for Harmonic Bands205
- L. Memory Card Catalog Information210
- Analyzer Memory Catalog Information211
- Analyzer Memory Catalog Information *212
- CATALOG on EVENT Display213
- Plots Per Page222
- Connecting a Printer to the Spectrum Analyzer222
- Default Configuration Values225
- Compatibility of FFT with Other Functions236
- Commands Altered/Not Available Within the Gate Utility240
- To Recall Limit-Line Tables or Amplitude Correction Factors243
- Functions Which Exit the Windows Display Format254
Model Specific Preset Conditions259
Common Preset Conditions260
Preset Spectrum Conditions for All Models261
- What You'll Find in this Chapter301
- Before You Call Hewlett-Packard302
- Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices305
- How to Return Your Analyzer for Service306
  - Original Packaging306
  - Other Packaging306
- Error Messages307
Measurement Personalities318
- Broadcast Measurements Personality318
- CATV Measurements Personality318
- CATV System Monitor Personality318
- Cable TV Measurements and System Monitor Personality318
- CDMA Measurements Personality318
- CT2-CA1 Measurements Personality319
- DECT Measurements Personality319
- Digital Radio Measurements Personality319
- EM1 Diagnostics Measurements Personality319
- GSMSOO and DCS1800 Transmitter Measurements Personalities319
- Link Measurement Personality320
- NADC-TDMA Measurements Personality320
- Noise Figure Measurements Personality320
- PDC Measurements Personality320
- PHS Measurements Personality320
- Scalar Measurements Personality320
- Memory Card Reader (Option 003)321
- Precision Frequency Reference (Option 004)321
- LO and Sweep+Tune Outputs on Rear Panel (Option 009)321
- Tracking Generator (Option 010 and Option 011)322
- Protective Yellow Operating/Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap (Option 016)322
- HP-IB and Parallel Interface (Option 041)322
- RS-232 and Parallel Interface (Option 043)323
- Frequency Extension to 26.5 Ghz with APC-3.5 Connector (Option 026)323
- Frequency Extension to 26.5 Ghz with N-Type Connector (Option 027)323
- Front Panel Protective Cover (Option 040)323
- Protective Soft Carrying Case/Back Pack (Option 042)323
- Improved Amplitude Accuracy for NADC Bands (Option 050)324
- Improved Amplitude Accuracy for PDC Bands (Option 051)324
- Improved Amplitude Accuracy for PHS (Option 052)324
- Improved Amplitude Accuracy for CDMA (Option 053)324
- Fast Time Domain Sweeps (Option 101)324
- AM/FM Demodulator with Speaker and TV Sync Trigger Circuitry (Option 102)325
- Quasi-Peak Detector and AM/FM Demodulator with Speaker (Option 103)325
- Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis (Option 105)325
- Rack Mount Kit with Handles (Option 909)328
- Service Documentation (Option 915)328
- Rack Mount Kit Without Handles (Option 908)328
Accessories329
- RF and Transient Limiters329
- Matching Transformer329
- RF Bridges329
- AC Power Source330
- Acprobe330
- Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers330
- Burst Carrier Trigger330
- Close Field Probes331
- External Keyboard331
- HP-IB Cable331
- Memory Cards331
- Parallel Interface Cable331
- PC Interface and Report Generator Software332
- Plotter332
- Printer332
- Rack Slide Kit332
- RS-232 Cable332
- Transit Case332
Service Requests333
- A-L. Status Byte Definition334
- Analog+ Display Mode335

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