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HP 8591C

HP 8591C
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Printed in USA March 2000
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Table of Contents

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HP 8591C Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution Bandwidths1 Hz to 3 MHz
Input Impedance50 ohms
Video Bandwidth1 Hz to 1 MHz
Third Order Intercept+20 dBm
Input VSWR< 1.5:1
DisplayCRT
Amplitude Accuracy+/- 1.5 dB
Phase Noise-100 dBc/Hz
Dimensions470 mm (18.5 in) D

Summary

Hewlett-Packard Software Product License Agreement and Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty

Outlines the warranty terms for software and media.

Safety Symbols

General Safety Considerations

Provides essential safety precautions for analyzer operation.

Analyzer Operation

Firmware Requirements

Specifies the necessary firmware version for analyzer operation.

Getting Started

Supported Spectrum Analyzer Requirements

Details hardware and firmware compatibility for spectrum analyzers.

Setup for Cable TV Measurements

Provides steps to prepare the analyzer for cable TV measurements.

Deleting the HP 85721 A Personality from the Analyzer

Outlines the procedure to remove the HP 85721A personality.

Channel Measurements

Making Channel Measurements

Explains the steps for performing channel measurements.

Carrier-to-noise test

Measures the ratio of carrier to noise.

Composite Second OrderComposite Triple Beat Test

Measures relative levels of inter-modulation products.

Digital Channel Power Measurement

Computes total power within the specified bandwidth of a channel.

In-channel frequency response test

Tests flatness of an individual cable TV channel.

System frequency response test

Compares frequency response at different system points.

System Measurements

Making System Measurements

Describes creating and saving test plans for system measurements.

Making Timed System Measurements

Explains how to schedule tests for later execution.

Creating a Test Plan

Details the process of building a test plan.

If You Have a Problem

Error Messages

Lists and explains common error messages and their solutions.

Other Problems

Addresses issues not indicated by error messages.

Channel Measurements Menu Map and Softkey Descriptions

System Measurements Menu Map and Softkey Descriptions

Measure Now Description

Initiates immediate testing and sends results.

START TIME Description

Specifies the date and time to begin timed measurements.

SYSTEM MEAS Description

Accesses the system measurement mode.

Timed Measure Description

Provides access to functions for initiating tests at a later time.

TV Receiver, Setup, and AUX CTRL Menu Maps and Softkey Descriptions

Test Descriptions

Carrier-to-Noise Ratio Test Description

Measures the ratio of carrier peak level to noise.

Composite Second Order (CSO) Test Description

Measures relative level of second order inter-modulation products.

Composite Triple Beat (CTB) Test Description

Measures relative level of third order inter-modulation products.

Specifications and Test Aids

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