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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)
E4448A (3 Hz - 50 GHz)
Manufacturing Part Number: E4440-90242 Supersedes: E4440-90229
Printed in USA
August 2004
© Copyright 2001-2004 Agilent Technologies, Inc.
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Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. The following safety symbols a
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Contents 1. Installation and Setup Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 50 Ohm/75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 75 Ohm Matching Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Installation and Setup 5
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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 17 “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” on page 19 “Running Internal Alignments” on page 16 “Safety Information” on page 20 Agilent Technologies Performance Spectrum Analyzer (PSA) 6 Ch
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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. Item Description Accessories Provides a set of connectivity tools that enable you to
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Installation and Setup Initial Inspection If There Is a Problem If the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are incomplete: Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office to arrange for repair or replacement (Table 6-2. on page 75). You will not need to wait for a claim settlement. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. If you must return an analyzer to Agilent Technologies, use the original (or comparable) shipping materials (see “Returning
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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 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. Insert the main powe
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Installation and Setup Power Requirements NOTE For more information regarding analyzer specifications, see the Specifications guide. Table 1-1. Power Requirements Description Specifications Voltage, 100 to 132 Vrms, 47 to 66 Hz/360 to 440Hz Frequency 195 to 250 Vrms, 47 to 66 Hz Power Consumption, On Base Fully Loaded < 260 W < 450 W Power Consumption, Standby < 20 W AC Power Cord The analyzer is equipped with a three-wire power cord, in accordance with international safety standards. This cab
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Installation and Setup Power Requirements Table 1-2. AC Power Cords Chapter 1 11
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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. 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 61. NOTE If the analyzer’s clock does not work, the problem is the battery. See “Returning an Analyzer for Service” on page 76. WAR
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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 If this product is to be energized via an external auto transformer for voltage reduction, make sure that its common terminal is connected to a neutral (earthed pole) of the power supply. CAUTION The analyzer is shipped with a a transportation disk inserted in the disk drive to prevent damage to the disk drive during transportation. This transportatio
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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): — 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. — Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector located on the rear panel of your analyzer (see “Rear-Panel Features” on page 27).
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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. TIP You can get automatic electronic notification of new firmware releases and other product updates/information by subscribing to the Agilent Technologies Test & Measurement E-Mail Notification Service for the PSA and
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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. NOTE When the Alignment routine runs, you will hear the attenuator settings changing, which generates noi
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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 IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable. Supported and tested printers are listed
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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 27). 3. Turn on the analyzer and printer. 4. On the front panel, press Print Setup, then press the Printer Setup menu key. 5. Select the printer language and color capability appropriate for your print
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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). Test Equipment and ESD To help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment: Before connecting any coaxial cable to an analyzer connector for the first time each day, momentarily shor
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Installation and Setup Safety Information Safety Information 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. If this product is not used as specified, the protection p
