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Agilent Technologies 85330A
Multiple Channel Controller
Operating, Programming,
and Service Manual
Part number: 85330-90019
Printed in USA
October 2002
Supersedes November 1999
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Notice Restricted Rights Legend Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 for DOD agencies, and subparagraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19 for other agencies. © Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1997,1999, 2002 ii 85330A Multiple Channel Controller
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What You’ll Find in This Manual… Chapter 1 • Installation - Shows how a standard Agilent 85330A system is installed. If you purchased a preconfigured system, Agilent has provided documentation that contains installation information for your specific system. Use the documentation for your special system instead of the information in this chapter. Chapter 2 • Performance Verification - Explains how to verify that the 85330A system is operating properly. Chapter 3 • Operator’s Check - This is a quick
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Appendix • Glossary of Terms - This glossary defines special terminology associated with this system. Words shown in bold text are defined in the glossary. Warranty Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, formerly NBS), to the extent allowed by the Institute’
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Service and Support Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed by qualified personnel. Contact your customer engineer through your local Agilent Technologies Service Center. You can find a list of local service representatives on the Web at: http://www.agilent.com/find/assist Click on “Contact Us” and select your country. If you do not have access to the Internet, one of these centers can direct you to your nearest Agilent Technologies representative: United States (8
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Safety and Regulatory Information Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with safety markings and instructions before you operate the instrument. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards. WARNING The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indi
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The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. (If accompanied by a year, it is when the design was proven.) The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association. This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product. ICES / This is a marking to indicate product compliance with the NMB-001 Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-001). The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Spectrum Management
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WARNING If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact). CAUTION Always use the three-prong ac power cord supplied with this product. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause product damage. CAUTION Install the instrument according to the enclosure protection provided. This instrument does not protect against the in
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Manufacturers Declaration This is to certify that this product meets the radio frequency interference requirements of Directive FTZ 1046/1984. The German Bundespost has been notified that this equipment was put into circulation and has been granted the right to check the product type for compliance with these requirements. This product has be designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus, and has been supplied in a safe conditi
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Manufacturers Declaration DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Co. Manufacturer’s Address: 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1799 USA Declares that the product: Product Name: Multiple Channel Controller Model Number: HP 85330A Product Options: This declaration covers all options of the above product. Conforms to the following product specifications: Safety: IEC 61010-1:1990 / EN 61010-1:1993 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010
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Typeface Conventions Typeface Conventions Italics • Used to emphasize important information: Use this software only with the Agilent 85330A system. • Used for the title of a publication: Refer to the Agilent Technologies 85330A System-Level User’s Guide. • Used to indicate a variable: Type LOAD BIN filename. Instrument Display • Used to show on-screen prompts and messages that you will see on the display of an instrument: The Agilent xxxxxX will display the message CAL1 SAVED. [Keycap] • Used for
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Contents Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii What You’ll Find in This Manual… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Documentation Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Voltage Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Output Trigger Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Pulse Receive and Cycle Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Counter Pulse Delay Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Measure
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5. Manual Operation In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 To Use the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 About the Softkeys Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Utility Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Softkey Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using More than One Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Starting Run-Time Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Run-Time Measurement Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Run-Time Measurement Sequence for Multiple Controllers . . . . . 6-18 Using IMM vs. TTL Trigger for Source 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Programming Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9. Service Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation 1 Installation Installation at a The installation procedure is composed of the following basic steps: Glance 1. If you just purchased an antenna measurement system, install all components as described in the documentation that came with that system. Do not connect the Agilent 85330A yet. 2. Turn on the system and perform a functional check. 3. If desired, verify the performance of the system components by referring to the Performance Verification chapter of the system manual. 4. Inst
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Installation Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System CAUTION As an antistatic precaution, do not touch exposed connector contacts! Information about installing, performing an operational check, and verifying the main antenna measurement system is explained in the appropriate documentation listed below: • Agilent 85301B Antenna Measurement System Manual • Agilent 85301C Antenna Measurement System Manual • Agilent 85310A Distributed Frequency Con
