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User’s Guide
HP 8591C
Cable TV Analyzer,
Spectrum Analyzer
Reference
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I I - - HP part number: 08591-90104 Printed in USA March 1994 Notice. The information contained in this document is subject to change without Hewlett-Packard 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. Hewlett-Packard shah not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this mat
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I I - - This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by HP Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. How
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I - Limitation of Warranty The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance. NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. iv
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I I - - Exclusive Remedies THEREMEDIESPROVIDEDHEREINAREBUYER'SSOLEANDEXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, HPSHALLNOTBELIABLEFORANYDIRECT,INDIRECT, V BASEDONCONTRACT,TORT,ORANYOTHERLEGALTHEORY, SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL,ORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,WHETHER
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I I - - Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Hewlett-Rxckard products. Fbr any assistance, contact gour nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Ome. vi
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I I - - Safety Notes The following safety notes are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each of the notes and its meaning before operating this instrument. The caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, CAUTION if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. The warning sign denotes a hazard. It call
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I - General Safety Considerations Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has been properly WARNING grounded through the protective conductor of the ac power cable to a socket outlet provided with protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside or outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal can result in personal injury. There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted, cause WARNING personal inju
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I I - - HP Cable TV Analyzer Documentation Description The following guides are shipped with your HP 8591C cable TV analyzer: HP 8590 E-Series Sjxctrum Analyze and HP 8591C Cable TV Analyzer Calibration Guide Tells you how to test your spectrum analyzer to determine if the spectrum analyzer meets its specifications. HP 8591 C CabLe TV Analyzer User’s Guides Cable TV Measurements l Tells you how to make cable TV measurements with your analyzer. l Describes the cable TV analyzer mode features. Sp
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Options Option 910: Additional User’s Documentation Provides an additional copy of the user’s guides, the calibration guide, and the quick reference guide. Option 915: Assembly-Level and Component-Level Repair Service Guides Describes troubleshooting and repair of the spectrum analyzer. Option 915 consists of two manuals: HP 8590 E-Series and L-Series Spectrum Analyzers and HP 8591C Cable TV Analyzer Assembly-Level Repair Service Guide adjustment and assembly level repair of the analyzer. HP 85
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I - How to Order Manuals Each of the manuals listed above can be ordered individually. To order, contact your local HP Sales and Service Office. xi
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I I - - Contents 1. Preparing For Use l-2 TV ....... l-4 l-5 ................. l-7 ....... l-8 ................. 1-9 ....... 1-13 1-15 or ................. ......... 1-17 1-17 ....... 1-18 ......... ....... 1-22 l-25 ....... l-30 l-30 ....... l-30 a l-33 ....... l-33 to ......... l-37 1-37 ....... l-37 ... l-39 ................ Contents-l 1-39 .......... ESD by Caused Damage Reducing Discharge
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I - 2. Getting Started 2-2 .......... 2-3 ................ 2-3 ................ 2-7 2-10 2-10 2-10 .............. 2-11 Step 2-11 ............... 2-12 2-13 2-16 a ............... ............... 2-20 ... 2-21 2-21 2-24 011 2-26 2-27 ......... to ... 2-31 3. Using Spectrum Analyzer Features 3-2 3-3 3-4 to 3-6 to 3-8 3-8 a a 3-10 a ................. 3-11 a To a 3-12 Tables 3-13 .
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I I - - ......... 3-17 a ........... 3-19 a 1 : 1 ........ 3-20 a ................. 3-21 a 3-22 a ................. 3-23 a .............. 3-24 a 3-25 Tables 3-26 Tables 3-27 a . a ................ 3-29 a ................ 3-30 .............. 3-33 3-34 ................ 3-39 a 3-39 ....... 3-40 ....... 3-41 Number 3-43 3-44 3-44 3-48 Tables ....... 3-49 About 3-52 About 3-54 to 3-57 .
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I I - - ................. 3-68 a 3-68 a ................ 4. Making Basic Measurements Using Spectrum Analyzer Mode . . . . . . . . . 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 . . . . 4-13 . . . . . . . . 4-18 4-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 . . . . . .
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I I - - 107 . . . . . 5-33 5-34 to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 a . . . . . 5-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54 a . . . . to N Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59 N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62 Order . . . . 5-64 to . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67 . 5-68 . . . . . . . . 5-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74 6. Spectrum Analyzer Mode Key Descriptions . . . . . .
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I I - - .... error stays 8-7 8-8 corrupt 8-8 8-8 to 8-10 8-12 TV 8-12 8-14 9. Options and Accessories ....... ....... ... ......... ................. ................ RS-232 9-10 Glossary Index Contents-6 Case Transit 9-10 ................... ................... Cable 9-10 .................. Kit Slide Rack ...................... Printer 9-10 ...................... Plotter 9-9 9-9 ...
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I I - - Figures l-l. HP 8591C Cable TV Analyzer ............... l-2 Setting the Line Voltage Selector Switch .......... l-8 1-3. Checking the Line Fuse ................. l-9 Reference Connector ................... 1-13 1-5. Example of a Static-Safe Work Station ........... l-40 1. Front-Panel Feature Overview .............. 2-3 2-2. Rear-Panel Feature Overview ............... 2-7 2-3. Adjusting the Fine Focus 2-12 ................. 2-4. Screen Annotation .................... 2-13 2-5. Relatio
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I I - - Contents 4-9. Viewing an Unstable Signal Using Max Hold A ....... 4-16 4-10. Viewing an Unstable Signal With Max Hold, Clear Write, and Min Hold ...................... 4-17 11. Placing a Marker on the CAL OUT Signal ......... 4-18 4-12. Using the Marker Delta Function ............. 4-19 Using the Marker to Peak/Peak Function .......... 4-20 4-14. Frequency and Amplitude Difference Between Signals .... 4-21 15. Low-Level Signal .................... 4-23 4-16. Using 0 Attenuation .....
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I - Contents 5-19. Test Setup for Time-Gated Spectrum Analyzer Capability . . 5-41 5-20. Setting the Center Frequency, Span, and Reference Level 5-43 5-21. Setting the Sweep Time ................. 5-44 5-22. Setting the Gate Delay and Gate Length Using an Oscilloscope 5-45 5-23. Using Time-Gating to View Signal 1 ............ 5-47 5-24. Placing the Gate Output During the Second Signal ..... 5-48 5-25. Viewing Both Signals with Time-Gating .......... 5-49 5-26. Gate Not Occurring During the Pulse
