Agilent Technologies E4438C Guide d'installation

Installation GuideAgilent TechnologiesESG Vector Signal GeneratorThis guide applies to signal generator models and associated serial number prefixes l

Getting StartedChecking the ShipmentChapter 26Checking the Shipment1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.Signs of damage may include a dented o

Getting StartedMeeting Electrical and Environmental RequirementsChapter 2 7Meeting Electrical and Environmental RequirementsEnvironmentThe signal gene

Getting StartedMeeting Electrical and Environmental RequirementsChapter 28Line SettingsThe signal generator has an autoranging line voltage input. The

Getting StartedMeeting Electrical and Environmental RequirementsChapter 2 9AC Power Cord LocalizationThe ac power cord included with the signal genera

Getting StartedConfiguring Global SettingsChapter 210Configuring Global SettingsAdjusting the DisplayYou can adjust the LCD display using features suc

Getting StartedConfiguring Global SettingsChapter 2 11Screen SaverPress Utility > Display > Screen Saver Off On.This toggles the operating mode

Getting StartedConfiguring for Remote ControlChapter 212Configuring for Remote ControlGPIB Interface Configuration1. Press Utility > GPIB/RS-232 LA

Getting StartedConfiguring for Remote ControlChapter 2 136. Press Enter > Proceed With Reconfiguration > Confirm Change (Instrument will Reboot)

Getting StartedOrdering AccessoriesChapter 214Ordering AccessoriesThe following accessories are available for order when a signal generator is purchas

Getting StartedOrdering AccessoriesChapter 2 15User’s Guide• description of features and functions• signal generator operation tutorials• troubleshoot

iiNoticeThe material contained in this document is provided “as is”, and is subject to being changed, without notice, in future editions.Further, to t

Getting StartedProper Usage and CleaningChapter 216Proper Usage and CleaningThe signal generator cover protects against physical contact with internal

Getting StartedContacting Agilent TechnologiesChapter 2 17Contacting Agilent TechnologiesContact information specific to your geographic location can

Getting StartedReturning a Signal Generator to Agilent TechnologiesChapter 218Returning a Signal Generator to Agilent TechnologiesTo return your signa

193 Operation Verification

Operation VerificationOperation VerificationChapter 320Operation VerificationOperation verification is a series of tests that, when completed, will ei

Operation VerificationPower On the Signal GeneratorChapter 3 21Power On the Signal GeneratorThis procedure verifies that the signal generator powers u

Operation VerificationCheck for Error MessagesChapter 322Check for Error Messages1. Check the display to see if the ERR annunciator is turned on.2. If

Operation VerificationFrequency Range and Accuracy CheckChapter 3 23Frequency Range and Accuracy CheckThe frequency range is tested by determining the

Operation VerificationFrequency Range and Accuracy CheckChapter 324Measure the Frequency Accuracy1. Set the signal generator to each frequency listed

Operation VerificationPower Level Accuracy CheckChapter 3 25Power Level Accuracy CheckPerforming this check will provide a high level of confidence th

Contents iii1. Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Warnings, Cautions

Operation VerificationPower Level Accuracy CheckChapter 326Configure the Power Meter1. Zero and calibrate the power meter to the sensor’s reference ca

Operation VerificationPower Level Accuracy CheckChapter 3 27Configure the Spectrum Analyzer1. Preset the spectrum analyzer.2. Set the analyzer to exte

Operation VerificationPower Level Accuracy CheckChapter 328Calculate the Actual Power Level1. Calculate and record the Actual Power Level, in Table 3-

Operation VerificationFM Accuracy CheckChapter 3 29FM Accuracy CheckConnect the Test EquipmentFigure 3-4 FM Accuracy Equipment SetupConfigure the Sign

Operation VerificationFM Accuracy CheckChapter 330Measure the Deviations1. Set the signal generator to the frequencies listed in Table 3-4, “FM Accura

Operation VerificationAM Accuracy CheckChapter 3 31AM Accuracy CheckConnect the Test EquipmentFigure 3-5 AM Accuracy Equipment SetupConfigure the Sign

Operation VerificationAM Accuracy CheckChapter 332Measure the Deviations1. Set the signal generator to the frequencies and depths listed in Table 3-5,

Operation VerificationI/Q Modulation CheckChapter 3 33I/Q Modulation Check 1. Press Preset.2. Press I/Q > I/Q Calibration > Calibration Type Use

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 334Test TablesTable 3-1 Frequency AccuracyFrequency (MHz)LimitsLower (Hz) Measured (Hz) Upper (Hz)0.25 249 99

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 3 35Table 3-2 Power Level Accuracy Setup 1Frequency SettingPower Level Setting(dBm)Lower Limit(dBm)Measured P

ContentsivConnect the Test Equipment for Setup 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Configure the Signal Generato

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 336−35−35.5−34.5−45−45.5−44.5510.1 MHz +13 12.1 13.9+7 6.5 7.50−0.5 0.5−5−5.5−4.5−15−15.5−14.5−25−25.5−24.5−3

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 3 37−15−15.5−14.5−25−25.5−24.5−35−35.5−34.5−45−45.5−44.51950.1 MHz +10 9.1 10.9+7 6.5 7.50−0.5 0.5−5−5.5−4.5−

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 3380−1.0 1.0−5−6.0−4.0−15−16.0−14.0−25−26.0−24.0−35−36.0−34.0−45−46.0−44.03225.1 MHz +7 6.0 8.00−1.0 1.0−5−6.

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 3 39Option 5065000 MHz +7 5.8 8.20−1.2 1.2−5−6.2−3.8−15−16.2−13.8−25−26.2−23.8−35−36.2−33.8−45−46.2−43.86000

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 340Table 3-3 Power Level Accuracy Setup 2Frequency SettingPower Level Setting(dBm)Power Meter Reading for −15

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 3 41990.1 MHz−45 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A−55−56−54−65−66−64−75−76−74−85−86−841350.1 MHz−45 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A−55−

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 3422985.1 MHz−45 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A−55−56.2−53.8−65−66.2−63.8−75−76.2−73.8−85−86.2−83.83225.1 MHz−45 0 (Ref)

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 3 43−85−86.5−83.56000 MHz−45 0 (Ref) N/A N/A N/A−55−56.5−53.5−65−66.5−63.5−75−76.5−73.5−85−86.5−83.5Table 3-3

Operation VerificationTest TablesChapter 344Table 3-4 FM AccuracyFrequency (MHz)Deviation (kHz)Limits (kHz)Lower Measured Upper500.001 100 kHz 96.48 1

454 Regulatory Information

11 Safety Information

Regulatory InformationStatement of ComplianceChapter 446Statement of ComplianceThis product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Public

Regulatory InformationAssistanceChapter 4 47AssistanceProduct maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilen

Regulatory InformationCertificationChapter 448CertificationAgilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the ti

Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityChapter 4 49Declaration of Conformity

Regulatory InformationCompliance with German Noise RequirementsChapter 450Compliance with German Noise RequirementsThis is to declare that this instru

Index 51Aac power cordconnection, 8localization, 9ac symbol, 3accessories, 14address, GPIB, 12adjusting display during remote operation, 11Agilent Te

Index52Oordering accessories, 14output power level check, 25Pparallel interface. See GPIB configuration, 12power on symbol, 3powering on, 21product su

Safety InformationWarnings, Cautions, and NotesChapter 12Warnings, Cautions, and NotesThe following safety notations are used throughout this manual.

Safety InformationInstrument MarkingsChapter 1 3Instrument MarkingsThe following markings are used on the signal generator. Familiarize yourself with

Safety InformationGeneral Safety ConsiderationsChapter 14General Safety ConsiderationsWARNING Personal injury may result if the signal generator cover

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