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x N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideGeneral Safety InformationThis is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a protective earthing gr

2 General Power Meter Functions74 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2-58 TRIG IN and TRIG OUT connection diagram between power met

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 754 Press . The Trigger menu is displayed.5 Press softkey to configur

2 General Power Meter Functions76 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide7 Press to configure the remaining trigger parameters. The trigger

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 7710 Press and select or to set the trigger edge.11 Set the trigg

2 General Power Meter Functions78 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide17 Poll the status of the power meter by sending *ESR?. *ESR? will re

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 79Average mode This feature is applicable for 8480 Series, N8480 Series

2 General Power Meter Functions80 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFrequency Sweep ModeFrequency sweep is generally used in a frequency

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 814 Press . The Trigger menu is displayed.5 Press softkey to configur

2 General Power Meter Functions82 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide10 Press or to setup measurement settings such as measurement ave

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 83Example of SCPI commands setRefer to the following SCPI commands set

N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide xiEnvironmental ConditionsThis instrument is designed for indoor use. The table below shows the genera

2 General Power Meter Functions84 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideAverage mode This feature is applicable for 8480 Series, N8480 Series

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 85Determine the Right Step to be Set Number of frequency step can be ca

2 General Power Meter Functions86 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting Measurement LimitsYou can configure the power meter to detect

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 87Setting LimitsThe power meter can be configured to verify the current

2 General Power Meter Functions88 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide5 Press to display the Minimum Limit pop- up.Figure 2-65 Minimum li

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 89Checking for Limit FailuresLimit failures are displayed in the approp

2 General Power Meter Functions90 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the Measurement DisplayUsing the gate settings, up to four me

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 91Figure 2-68 Measurement feed exampleEach displayed line has a measure

2 General Power Meter Functions92 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide• Press , to select the measurement window or measurement line you

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 932 Press to display the Function pop- up, and use the and to hig

xii N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideRegulatory MarkingsThe CE mark is a registered trademarkof the European Community. This CEmark show

2 General Power Meter Functions94 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide8 Press to display the Gate Number pop- up, and use the numeric key

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 95Combined MeasurementFigure 2- 73 shows a Combined Measurement configu

2 General Power Meter Functions96 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide5 Press to display the Feed Measurement pop- up (see Figure 2- 71)a

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 97Scaling the Analog DisplayConfigure a measurement displayed in form

2 General Power Meter Functions98 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideTip If you have selected linear scaling for the analog measurement an

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 99Recorder OutputThe rear panel Recorder Output connectors (1 and 2) pr

2 General Power Meter Functions100 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide4 Use the and keys to highlight the option you require.• The N19

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 10111 Use the numeric keys to enter the power level you want to generat

2 General Power Meter Functions102 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideTip If you have selected linear scaling for the recorder output and

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 103Figure 2-81 Measurement example for Option H02Measurement example fo

N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide xiiiDeclaration of Conformity (DoC)The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this instrument is availabl

2 General Power Meter Functions104 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSaving and Recalling Power Meter StatesTo reduce repeated setup sequ

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 1053 The power meter prompts you to press to proceed.Figure 2-84 Save

2 General Power Meter Functions106 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideRecalling a Measurement Setup1 Press , .2 Use the and keys to s

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 107Zeroing and Calibrating the P-Series SensorThis section describes ho

2 General Power Meter Functions108 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide• Press , and toggle the to On.The Zeroing pop- up is displayed

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 109Offset and relative settings are ignored during calibration.Manual C

2 General Power Meter Functions110 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideZero/Cal LockoutThe Zero/Cal Lockout facility can help you make sure

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 111Presetting the Power MeterThis section details the power meter’s pre

2 General Power Meter Functions112 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideTable 2 - 9 Preset compatibility matrix for E-Series E9320 power sen

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 113Setting the Cable Short/LongWhen connecting the power sensor with an

xiv N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideIn This Guide ...1Introduction Chapter 1 introduces you to the front panel display and instrument W

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115N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies3Using P-Series Power SensorIntroduction 116Configuring a Power Measurement 117Se

3 Using P-Series Power Sensor116 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe P- Series wideband power sensor’s mode of operation is

Using P-Series Power Sensor 3N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 117Configuring a Power MeasurementWhile the P- Series power meter may at

3 Using P-Series Power Sensor118 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the Trace DisplayThe P- Series power meter is optimized to ope

Using P-Series Power Sensor 3N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 119Step 1. Connecting the Power SensorWhen you initially connect a P- Ser

3 Using P-Series Power Sensor120 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideStep 3. Setting the TriggerTo use the measurement gates the power mete

Using P-Series Power Sensor 3N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 121• Use the , , or keys to select a measurement window. Choose the t

3 Using P-Series Power Sensor122 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideAfter you have completed this initial set up, you can, if required, re

Using P-Series Power Sensor 3N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 123Select Pressing displays the gate markers or trigger markers.Markers

N19121A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide xvContentsNotices iiCertification iiiGeneral Warranty iiiWarranty Service iiiLimitation of Warranty

3 Using P-Series Power Sensor124 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guidetrigger is shown.The configured value is displayed below the softkey

Using P-Series Power Sensor 3N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 125Figure 3-97 Trace display with trace control menuThe fields on the low

3 Using P-Series Power Sensor126 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideViewing the Results in a Full Screen WindowUse the key to display th

Using P-Series Power Sensor 3N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 127Improving the Accuracy with Additional SettingsYou can now return to t

3 Using P-Series Power Sensor128 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide•Video B/W: “Setting the Video Bandwidth” on page 54Setting OffsetsPr

Using P-Series Power Sensor 3N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 129the Trigger,” starting on page 66 for further information.Measurement

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131N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies4Using E9320 E-Series Power SensorsIntroduction 132Power Meter Configuration 134C

4 Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors132 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe E9320 E- Series power sensors have dual modes o

Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 133Figure 4- 101 shows the filter shapes associated with the E9323

xvi N19121A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideMaking Relative Measurements 34Setting the Pulse Reference Levels 36Setting Offsets 39Setting Mea

4 Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors134 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuidePower Meter ConfigurationThe P Series power meters automaticall

Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 135Configuring a Peak Power MeasurementWhile the P- Series power m

4 Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors136 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideMeasurement AccuracyPower sensors have small errors in their re

Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 137Now set the frequency of the signal you want to measure. The po

4 Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors138 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the Trace DisplayThe P- Series power meter is optimized

Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 139Step 1. Connecting the Power SensorWhen you initially connect a

4 Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors140 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 4-104 E-Series E9320 power sensor channel setup when tri

Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 141Step 5. Expanding the Trace DisplayExpanding the trace to displ

4 Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors142 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideAfter you have completed this initial set up, you can, if requi

Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 143Select Pressing displays the gate markers or trigger markers.

N19121A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide xviiMeasuring Spread Spectrum and Multitone Signals 157Measuring TDMA Signals 160Electromagnetic Com

4 Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors144 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideThe configured value is displayed below the softkey. This val

Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 145Figure 4-109Trace display with trace control menuThe fields on

4 Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors146 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideGate Control Press to display the Gate Ctrl menu. Setting the

Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 147Improving the Accuracy with Additional SettingsYou can now retu

4 Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors148 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting OffsetsPress . The Offsets Setup screen is displayed.Fi

Using E9320 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 149Measurement SetupPress . The Measurement Setup menu is displaye

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151N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies5Using E9300 E-Series Power SensorsIntroduction 152Power Meter Configuration 153M

5 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors152 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe E9300 E- Series power sensors are true average,

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 5N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 153Power Meter ConfigurationThe P- Series power meters automatical

xviii N19121A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideContacting Agilent Technologies 245Erasing Memory Data 248Returning Your Power Meter for Servic

5 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors154 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideDefault Channel SetupWhen an E- Series E9300 power sensor is c

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 5N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 155Measurement Accuracy Power sensors have small errors in their r

5 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors156 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide4 Press and the channel softkey to start the calibration ro

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 5N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 157Measuring Spread Spectrum and Multitone SignalsTo achieve high

5 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors158 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideCDMA Signal MeasurementsFigure 5- 117 and Figure 5- 118 show ty

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 5N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 159Multitone Signal MeasurementsIn addition to wide dynamic range,

5 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors160 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideMeasuring TDMA SignalsPower Meter and Sensor OperationThe volta

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 5N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 1615 press to display the Meas Avg Count pop- up.6 Use the numer

5 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors162 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) MeasurementsThe low frequen

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 5N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 163Measurement Accuracy and Speed The power meter has no internal

N19121A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide xixList of FiguresFigure 1-1 Dual numeric display 10Figure 1-2 Single numeric and analog display

5 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors164 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideProcedureSet the range as follows:1 Press . On dual channel met

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 5N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 165AccuracyThe value of –12 dBm lies in the lower range of the E-

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167N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies6Using E4410 E-Series Power SensorsIntroduction 168Power Meter Configuration 169M

6 Using E4410 E-Series Power Sensors168 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe E4410 E- Series power sensors are diode based p

Using E4410 E-Series Power Sensors 6N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 169Power Meter ConfigurationThe P- Series power meters automatical

6 Using E4410 E-Series Power Sensors170 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideDefault Channel SetupWhen an E- Series E4410 power sensor is co

Using E4410 E-Series Power Sensors 6N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 171Measurement AccuracyPower sensors have small errors in their re

6 Using E4410 E-Series Power Sensors172 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideNow set the frequency of the signal you want to measure. The po

173N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies7Using 8480 Series Power SensorsIntroduction 174Power Meter Configuration 175Meas

ii N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideNotices© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2006–2014No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or

xx N19121A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2-34 Video Avg Count pop-up 53Figure 2-35 Bandwidth filter shapes 55Figure 2-36 Video

7 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors174 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe 8480 Series offers a wide range of both thermocoup

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 7N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 175Power Meter ConfigurationThe P- Series power meters automatically

7 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors176 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideDefault Channel SetupFigure 7- 124 shows the Channel Setup configu

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 7N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 1778480 Series Sensors Connection RequirementsTable 7 - 12 8480 Serie

7 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors178 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide8487A This sensor requires an APC 2.4 (f) to 50 Ω (m) N-Type adapt

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 7N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 179Measurement AccuracyPower sensors have small errors in their respo

7 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors180 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFrequency Specific Calibration FactorsThis section shows you how t

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 7N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 181Figure 7-125Reference Calibration Factor pop-up window5 Press to

7 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors182 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideDoes this setting match the value for the sensor? (The power senso

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 7N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 183ExampleTo make a measurement on channel A with a power sensor whic

N19121A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide xxiFigure 2-68 Measurement feed example 91Figure 2-69 Measurement Setup showing single configurat

7 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors184 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSensor Calibration TablesThis section describes how to use sensor

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 7N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 185ProcedureFirst select the table for the sensor you are using as fo

7 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors186 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide5 To change the frequency, press and use the and keys to hig

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 7N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 187Editing/Generating Sensor Calibration TablesTo help achieve the be

7 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors188 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideEditing frequency dependent offset tables requires the following s

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 7N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 189Figure 7-132“Edit Cal” display 3 Highlight the table title using t

7 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors190 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide4 Press to complete the entry.Enter (or edit) the frequency and

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 7N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 191Pre-installed Calibration Table ContentsThe following lists detail

7 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors192 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide4.2 GHz 91Agilent R8486A Agilent N8485A continuedRCF 100 17 GHz 96

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 7N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 193Agilent 8487A Agilent 8487A continuedRCF 100 34.5 GHz 93.550 MHz 1

xxii N19121A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 4-107 Trace display with gate control menu 142Figure 4-108 Trace display with trigger

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195N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies8Using N8480 Series Power SensorsIntroduction 196Power Meter Configuration Change

8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors196 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe N8480 Series power sensors is a replacement for t

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 8N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 197Option CFT, and require that you use default calibration tables o

8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors198 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuidePower Meter Configuration ChangesThe Agilent P- Series power mete

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 8N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 199Default Channel SetupWhen a N8480 Series power sensor is connecte

8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors200 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideN8480 Series Sensors Connection RequirementsTable 8 - 15 N8480 Se

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 8N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 201N8480 Series Power Sensors (excluding Option CFT)Power sensors ha

8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors202 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideNow set the frequency of the signal you want to measure. The powe

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 8N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 203N8480 Series Power Sensors with Option CFTPower sensors have smal

N19121A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide xxiiiFigure 8-142 Frequency dependent offset indicator 210Figure 8-143 Frequency/calibration tabl

8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors204 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideProcedure1 Ensure the power sensor is disconnected from any signa

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 8N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 205Now set the sensor calibration factor for the frequency of the si

8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors206 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 8-140Calibration factor displayedExampleTo make a measurem

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 8N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 207• Use the and keys to highlight the Cal Fac value field and p

8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors208 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSensor Calibration TablesThis section describes how to use sensor

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 8N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 209Selecting a Sensor Calibration TableYou can select a calibration

8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors210 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide3 Press to complete the selection of the calibration factor tab

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 8N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 211Figure 8-143Frequency/calibration table displayNOTEWhen display

8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors212 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideEditing/Generating Sensor Calibration TablesTo help achieve the b

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 8N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 2132The Agilent 8482B and Agilent 8482H power sensors use the same

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8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors214 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 8-145“Edit Cal” display 3 Highlight the table title using

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 8N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 2154 Press to complete the entry.Enter (or edit) the frequency and

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217N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies9Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF)Introduction 218Setting the

9CCDF218 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionMany of the present digitally modulated signals now look noise- like in the time a

CCDF 9N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 219Setting the CCDF TableTo view the CCDF table, press , , , and . In the CCDF table, you c

9CCDF220 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideExpanded CCDF TablePress once for an expanded view of the CCDF table. Figure 9-148CCDF table

CCDF 9N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 221Full Screen CCDF TablePress twice for a full- screen view of the CCDF table. Figure 9-149C

9CCDF222 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the CCDF TraceThe CCDF Trace display allows you to view the CCDF traces for Channel A,

CCDF 9N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 223Step 2: Setting the MarkerBy using the marker, you can retrieve the data in between the limi

N19121A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide xxvList of TablesTa b l e 1 - 1 Type of Lan Status message. 25Ta b l e 2 - 2 Measurement unit

9CCDF224 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideWhile the marker is moving along the trace, the power (dB) and the probability (%) will be ref

CCDF 9N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 225Figure 9-152Scale/Div pop-upStep 4: Store the Trace for Reference• The function of is to s

9CCDF226 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 9-153Selection of CCDF trace to be stored as a reference trace

227N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies10MaintenanceSelf Test 228Error Messages 232Operator Maintenance 243Contacting Ag

10 Maintenance228 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSelf TestThe power meter has two self test modes:• Power on self test - occurs autom

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 229Instrument Self TestIf is selected, the following tests are run: (These are the sam

10 Maintenance230 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideRemote TestingTo invoke the remote self test, the IEEE 488.1 compliant standard comma

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 231and measured internally. A pass or fail result is returned.DisplayThree tests are ava

10 Maintenance232 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideError MessagesIntroductionThis section contains information about error messages. It

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 233To read the error queue from the remote interface use:•the SYSTem:ERRor? command.Erro

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10 Maintenance234 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideError Message List–101Invalid characterAn invalid character was found in the command

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 235–113Undefined headerA command was received that is not valid for this power meter. Yo

10 Maintenance236 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide–148Character data not allowedA discrete parameter was received but a character strin

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 237–213Init ignoredIndicates that a request for a measurement initiation was ignored as

10 Maintenance238 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide–230Data corrupt or staleThis occurs when a FETC? is attempted and either a reset has

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 239–231Data questionable;CAL ERRORPower meter calibration failed. The most likely cause

10 Maintenance240 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide–231Data questionable;ZERO ERROR ChBPower meter zeroing failed on Channel B. The most

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 241–310System error;Sensors connected to both front and rear inputs.You cannot connect t

10 Maintenance242 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide–362Framing error in programThe serial port receiver has detected a framing error and

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 243Operator MaintenanceThis section describes how to replace the power line fuse and cle

1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies1Introduction LXI Class-C Compliant Power Meter 2Rack Mounting 2Power Meter and Sen

10 Maintenance244 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 10-156Replacing the fuseIn-line FuseSpare Fuse

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 245Contacting Agilent TechnologiesThis section details what to do if you have a problem

10 Maintenance246 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide• Check that the line socket has power.• Check that the power meter is plugged into t

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 247The serial number label is attached to the rear of each Agilent Technologies instrume

10 Maintenance248 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideErasing Memory DataIf you need to erase the P- Series power meter’s memory, for examp

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 249Returning Your Power Meter for ServiceUse the information in this section if you need

10 Maintenance250 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide• Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive tape.• Mark the shi

Maintenance 10N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 251Agilent Sales and Service OfficesIn any correspondence or telephone conversations, re

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253N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies11Specifications and CharacteristicsIntroduction 254Power Meter Specifications 25

1 Introduction2 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideLXI Class-C Compliant Power MeterP- Series power meter is a LXI Class C compliant instr

11 Specifications and Characteristics254 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThis chapter details the P- Series power meters’s

Specifications and Characteristics 11N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 255• The second group of characteristic types describes 'sta

11 Specifications and Characteristics256 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuidePower Meter SpecificationsNumber of Channels• N1911A P- Series

Specifications and Characteristics 11N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 257Power Sensors CompatibilityP- Series power meters are compatib

11 Specifications and Characteristics258 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideRemote Programming3 The P-Series power meters are not compatib

Specifications and Characteristics 11N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 259Measurement CharacteristicsTrigger4 Latency is defined as the

11 Specifications and Characteristics260 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideMeasurement SpeedPulse CharacteristicThese pulse characteristi

Specifications and Characteristics 11N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 261Figure 11-158Measured rise time percentage error versus signal

11 Specifications and Characteristics262 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideRear Panel Inputs and Output Connections9 Two recorder outputs

Specifications and Characteristics 11N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 2631 mW Power ReferenceNOTEThe 1mW Power Reference is provided fo

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 3Power Meter and Sensor CapabilityYour P- Series power meter is compatible with Agilent

11 Specifications and Characteristics264 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideEnvironmental ConditionsGeneralComplies with the requirements

Specifications and Characteristics 11N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 265Physical CharacteristicsDimensionsThe following dimensions exc

11 Specifications and Characteristics266 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideRegulatory InformationElectromagnetic CompatibilityThis produc

Specifications and Characteristics 11N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 267System Specifications and CharacteristicsThe video bandwidth i

11 Specifications and Characteristics268 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideCharacteristic Peak FlatnessThe peak flatness is the flatness

Specifications and Characteristics 11N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 269Noise and Drift11 Within 1 hour after a zero, at a constant te

11 Specifications and Characteristics270 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideEffect of time-gating on measurement noiseThe measurement nois

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N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide iiiCertificationAgilent Technologies certifies that this product met its publishedspecifications at th

1 Introduction4 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideConventions Used in this GuideThe following conventions are used throughout this guide.

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 5Front Panel Keys and ConnectionsThis section briefly describes the functions of the fro

1 Introduction6 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideThese keys are located along the lower edge of the display.Key FunctionPress this key t

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 7These keys are all associated with the menu labels and data entry. They are located to

1 Introduction8 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideThese keys and connectors are associated with the measurement channels and are located

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 9Connector FunctionThe power reference is a 1 mW (0 dBm) 50 MHz signal available from a

1 Introduction10 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideThe Display LayoutFigure 1- 1 shows the display layout when two windows are configured

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 115 This displays the measurement units, either dBm, dB, Watts, or percent (%).6 With a

1 Introduction12 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 1-2 Single numeric and analog display10 Figure 1- 2 shows the default display m

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 13Figure 1-3 Full screen numeric display16 Figure 1- 3 shows a single numeric full scree

iv N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideLimitation of WarrantyThe foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or i

1 Introduction14 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 1-4 Trace display in both windows22 Figure 1- 4 shows both windows configured t

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 15Figure 1-5 Trace display in single enlarged window in markers modeFigure 1- 5 shows a

1 Introduction16 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 1-6 Trace display in single enlarged window in trigger delay modeFigure 1- 6 sh

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 17Figure 1-7 Trace display in single enlarged window in trace control modeFigure 1- 7 sh

1 Introduction18 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideWindow Symbols and Pop-upsThere are several different graphic symbols and pop- up wind

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 19Wait Symbol Pop-upThe wait symbol is displayed when the power meter is carrying out a

1 Introduction20 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideText Entry Pop-upThis type of pop- up window is displayed when you need to modify alph

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 21List Pop-upThis pop- up window is displayed when you are required to select an entry f

1 Introduction22 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideUsing the Instrument Web BrowserP- Series power meters network settings can be configu

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 23An example of the Web browser is shown in “N1912A P- Series power meter Web browser (W

N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide vRestricted Rights LegendThe Software and Documentation have been developed entirely at privateexpense

1 Introduction24 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 1-10 Status message before Toggle ID is selected.Figure 1-11 Status message whe

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 25Table 1 - 1 Typ e o f Lan Status message.Figure 1-12 Example of Lan Status message.Typ

1 Introduction26 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideEditing the Instrument’s LAN SettingsOnce communication path to the instrument has bee

Introduction 1N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 27Figure 1-14 Password security dialog box.Click the Submit (accept the default passwor

1 Introduction28 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 1-15 Changing the instrument LAN interface configuration

29N1911A/1912A P-Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies2General Power Meter FunctionsSetting the Units of Measurement 30Setting the Measu

2 General Power Meter Functions30 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the Units of MeasurementThe Units menu is used to select the

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 31Selecting Units of Measurement from the SoftkeysIn some menus, for ex

2 General Power Meter Functions32 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the Measurement FrequencyEntering the frequency of the RF sig

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 33Setting the ResolutionThe resolution of each of the power meter’s num

vi N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSafety SummaryThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operati

2 General Power Meter Functions34 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideMaking Relative MeasurementsRelative mode enables comparison of a mea

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 356 Press the , , key to highlight the Rel field. 7 Press and the o

2 General Power Meter Functions36 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the Pulse Reference Levels• Press and proceed to the second

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 37Figure 2-20 Pulse duration measurement between two reference levels1

2 General Power Meter Functions38 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide5 Press to display the Trace Ref Lvl 2 pop- up, and use the numeric

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 39Setting OffsetsThe power meter can be configured to compensate for a

2 General Power Meter Functions40 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideProcedure To enter a channel offset:1 Press to display the Channel

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 41Figure 2-26 Channel offset indicatorSetting Display OffsetsThis gain

2 General Power Meter Functions42 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2-27 Typical display offset display5 Press to highlight the

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 43To use frequency dependent offset tables:1 Select the table to be app

N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide viiSafety SymbolsThe following symbol on the instrument and in the documentation indicates precautions

2 General Power Meter Functions44 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideProcedureSelect an offset table as follows:1 Press, either:a. ,

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 45Figure 2-29 Frequency dependent offset indicator5 To change the frequ

2 General Power Meter Functions46 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideTo view the frequency dependent offset tables currently stored in the

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 473 Highlight the table title using the and keys. Press and usethe

2 General Power Meter Functions48 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideEnter (or edit) the frequency and offset pairs as follows:1 Press t

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 49Setting Measurement AveragingThe power meter uses a digital filter to

2 General Power Meter Functions50 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideResolution is a measurement display function and not a channel functi

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 51Step DetectionTo reduce the filter settling time after a significant

2 General Power Meter Functions52 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the Video AveragingVideo averaging uses a digital filter to a

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 53Figure 2-34 Video Avg Count pop-up6 Use the and keys to highlight

viii N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuidePROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL.Frame or chasis TERMINAL.Equipotentiality.On (Supply).Off (Supply).E

2 General Power Meter Functions54 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the Video BandwidthSelecting a bandwidth value close to or sl

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 55Figure 2-35 Bandwidth filter shapesWhen video bandwidth is set to Off

2 General Power Meter Functions56 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2-36 Video bandwidth pop-up4 Use the and keys to highlight

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 57Setting Measurement Channel GatesA system of gates, controlled by and

2 General Power Meter Functions58 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideProcedure• Press . The Channel Gate Setup screen is displayed.Figure

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 592 Press and use the numeric keypad to enter the required value in t

2 General Power Meter Functions60 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide• To change the Auto Gate setup:1 Press softkey.Figure 2-41 Auto G

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 61Figure 2-43 Marker 2 Ref Percentage pop-up5 Use the numeric keys to c

2 General Power Meter Functions62 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting up the Channel TraceProcedure1 Press , to display the Trac

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 633 Press to display the Trace Start Time pop- up and use the numeric

N1911/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide ixOut position of bi-stable push control.

2 General Power Meter Functions64 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide8 Use the and keys to highlight the Units field.If you want to vi

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 65Figure 2-50 Y Scale/Division pop-up16 Complete the entry by pressing

2 General Power Meter Functions66 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the TriggerThe trigger can be taken from a rising or falling

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 67Procedure1 Press softkey to configure a trigger. 2 Select either

2 General Power Meter Functions68 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideMode The key is only available when trigger is selected. To chang

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 69Figure 2-54 Trigger Delay pop-upComplete the entry by pressing the re

2 General Power Meter Functions70 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSlope The current setting is displayed below the label and the o

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 71Falling EdgeWhen a falling power transition triggers the power meter,

2 General Power Meter Functions72 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting External Trigger for Normal and Average Power MeasurementTher

General Power Meter Functions 2N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide 73Table 2- 6 shows the available measurement functions during normal a