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x In This Guide...1 IntroductionThis chapter introduces you to the front panel display and instrument Web browser of the N1913/1914A EPM Series power

2 General Power Meter Functions78 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideZero/Cal LockoutThe Zero/Cal Lockout facility provides a mean of ens

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 79CalibrationCalibration sets the gain of the power meter using a 50 M

2 General Power Meter Functions80 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideCalibration Procedure Using E-Series Power Sensors and N8480 Series

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 81Calibration Procedure Using 8480 Series Power Sensors and N8480 Seri

2 General Power Meter Functions82 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideTable 2 - 5 Power Sensor Connection RequirementsSensor Model Connect

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 83Agilent 8485D Prior to the power meter being zeroed and calibrated,

2 General Power Meter Functions84 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideBlank ScreenThe blank screen feature enables you to blank the whole

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 85Secure BlankThe secure blank feature is the next level of security t

2 General Power Meter Functions86 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2-46 Enter 6-digit Password pop-up4 The entered password will

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 87Figure 2-48 Warning message6 The reconfirm password pop- up will be

xi9 MaintenanceThis chapter describes the built-in tests, error messages, and general maintenance.10 Specifications and CharacteristicsThis chapter

2 General Power Meter Functions88 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2-50 Warning message8 When the correct password is successful

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 89Figure 2-52 Enter password to restore displayNOTEIf you have forgott

2 General Power Meter Functions90 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideBacklight Intensity ControlThe backlight intensity control allows yo

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 91Memory Erase/Secure EraseThe memory erase and secure erase features

2 General Power Meter Functions92 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideSecure Erase1 Press , and select . In the Service menu, select

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 933 A warning pop- up will be displayed to inform you that the secure

2 General Power Meter Functions94 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideVGA Output (Optional)The VGA output is used to project the meter’s s

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 95Warm Start The warm start feature allows you to retain the meter’s s

2 General Power Meter Functions96 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideBattery Information (Optional)The battery pack is designed for porta

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 97Figure 2-62 Battery indicatorBattery MenuFor power meters with batte

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2 General Power Meter Functions98 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideBattery Status DisplayThe meter’s system will stop charging the batt

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 99Display Backlight ControlWhen the battery power is being used, the d

2 General Power Meter Functions100 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideBattery General InformationPlease use this information to maintain

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 101Running TimeTypical running times and conditions as follows:WARNING

2 General Power Meter Functions102 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the Cable Short/LongWhen connecting the power sensor with A

103N1913/1914A EPM Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies3Using E9300 E-Series Power SensorsIntroduction 104Power Meter Configuration 105

3 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors104 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe E9300 E- Series power sensors are true average

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 3N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 105Power Meter ConfigurationThe N1913/1914A EPM Seri

3 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors106 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideDefault Channel SetupWhen an E- Series E9300 power sensor is

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 3N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 107Measurement Accuracy Power sensors have small err

xiiiContentsNotices iiCertification iiiGeneral Warranty iiiWarranty Service iiiLimitation of Warranty ivExclusive Remedies ivRestricted Rights Lege

3 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors108 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideProcedure1 Zero and calibrate the power meter/sensor combinati

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 3N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 109Figure 3-4 Frequency pop-up8 Confirm your choice

3 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors110 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideMeasuring Spread Spectrum and Multitone SignalsTo achieve high

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 3N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 111CDMA Signal MeasurementsFigure 3- 6 and Figure 3-

3 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors112 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideMultitone Signal MeasurementsIn addition to wide dynamic range

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 3N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 113Measuring TDMA SignalsPower Meter and Sensor Oper

3 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors114 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide5 Press to display the Meas Avg Count pop- up.6 Use the nume

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 3N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 115Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) MeasurementsT

3 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors116 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideMeasurement Accuracy and Speed The power meter has no internal

Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors 3N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 117ProcedureSet the range as follows:1 Press . On du

xiv Step Detection 51Measuring Pulsed Signals 52Setting External Trigger for Average Power Measurement 54Setting Measurement Limits 62Single Functio

3 Using E9300 E-Series Power Sensors118 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideAccuracyThe value of –12 dBm lies in the lower range of the E

119N1913/1914A EPM Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies4Using E4410 E-Series Power SensorsIntroduction 120Power Meter Configuration 121

4 Using E4410 E-Series Power Sensors120 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe E4410 E- Series power sensors are diode based

Using E4410 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 121Power Meter ConfigurationThe N1913/1914A EPM Series power mete

4 Using E4410 E-Series Power Sensors122 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideDefault Channel SetupWhen an E- Series E4410 power sensor is c

Using E4410 E-Series Power Sensors 4N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 123Measurement AccuracyPower sensors have small errors in their r

4 Using E4410 E-Series Power Sensors124 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideNow, set the frequency of the signal you want to measure. The

125N1913/1914A EPM Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies5Using 8480 Series Power SensorsIntroduction 126Power Meter Configuration 127Mea

5 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors126 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe 8480 Series offers a wide range of both thermocou

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 5N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 127Power Meter ConfigurationThe N1913/1914A EPM Series power meters

xvPower Meter Configuration 127Measurement Accuracy 131Frequency Specific Calibration Factors 132Sensor Calibration Tables 1366 Using N8480 Serie

5 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors128 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideDefault Channel SetupFigure 5- 2 shows the Channel Setup configur

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 5N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 1298480 Series Sensors Connection RequirementsTable 5 - 1 8480 Serie

5 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors130 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide8487A This sensor requires an APC 2.4 (f) to 50 Ω (m) N-Type adap

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 5N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 131Measurement AccuracyPower sensors have small errors in their resp

5 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors132 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFrequency Specific Calibration FactorsThis section shows you how

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 5N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 133Figure 5-3 Reference Calibration Factor pop-up window5 Press to

5 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors134 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide10 To change the settings, use the and keys to highlight the

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 5N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 135ExampleTo make a measurement on channel A with a power sensor whi

5 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors136 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideSensor Calibration TablesThis section describes how to use sensor

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 5N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 137ProcedureFirst select the table for the sensor you are using as f

xvi Contacting Agilent Technologies 208Erasing Memory Data 211Returning Your Power Meter for Service 212Agilent Sales and Service Offices 21410 Sp

5 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors138 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide5 Press to display the Frequency pop- up window. Use the numeri

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 5N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 139Editing/Generating Sensor Calibration TablesTo help achieve the b

5 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors140 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideEditing frequency dependent offset tables requires the following

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 5N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 141Figure 5-10 “Edit Cal” display 3 Highlight the table title using

5 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors142 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideEnter (or edit) the frequency and cal factor pairs as follows:1

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 5N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 143Pre-installed Calibration Table ContentsThe following lists detai

5 Using 8480 Series Power Sensors144 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide4.2 GHz 91Agilent R8486A Agilent N8485A continuedRCF 100 17 GHz 9

Using 8480 Series Power Sensors 5N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 145Agilent 8487A Agilent 8487A continuedRCF 100 34.5 GHz 93.550 MHz

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147N1913/1914A EPM Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies6Using N8480 Series Power SensorsIntroduction 148Power Meter Configuration Chang

xviiList of FiguresFigure 1-1 Dual numeric display 10Figure 1-2 Single numeric and analog display 11Figure 1-3 Full screen numeric display

6 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors148 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe N8480 Series power sensors are replacement for t

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 6N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 149Power Meter Configuration ChangesThe N1913/1914A EPM Series powe

6 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors150 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideDefault Channel SetupWhen a N8480 Series power sensor is connect

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 6N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 151N8480 Series Sensors Connection RequirementsTable 6 - 2 N8480 Se

6 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors152 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideN8480 Series Power Sensors (excluding Option CFT)Power sensors h

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 6N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 153Now, set the frequency of the signal you want to measure. The po

6 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors154 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideN8480 Series Power Sensors with Option CFTPower sensors have sma

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 6N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 155Procedure1 Ensure that the power sensor is disconnected from any

6 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors156 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideNow, set the sensor calibration factor for the frequency of the

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 6N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 15711 Press to complete the entry.12 Connect the power sensor to t

xviii Figure 2-25 Minimum limit pop-up 64Figure 2-26 Limit failures 65Figure 2-27 Measurement Setup showing single configuration 66Figure 2

6 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors158 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide6 Connect the power sensor to the POWER REF output.7 Press and

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 6N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 159Sensor Calibration TablesThis section describes how to use senso

6 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors160 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideSelecting a Sensor Calibration TableYou can select a calibration

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 6N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 1613 Press to complete the selection of the calibration factor ta

6 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors162 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 6-10 Frequency/calibration table displayNOTEWhen displa

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 6N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 163Editing/Generating Sensor Calibration TablesTo help achieve the

6 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors164 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide2The 8482B and 8482H power sensors use the same data as the 8482

Using N8480 Series Power Sensors 6N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 165Figure 6-12 “Edit Cal” display 3 Highlight the table title using

6 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors166 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideEnter (or edit) the frequency and cal factor pairs as follows:1

167N1913/1914A EPM Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies7Using U2000 Series USB Power SensorsIntroduction 168Power Meter Configuration 1

xixFigure 2-61 “Running under battery power” pop-up 96Figure 2-62 Battery indicator 97Figure 2-63 Battery menu 97Figure 2-64 Battery statu

7 Using U2000 Series USB Power Sensors168 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe U2000 Series USB power sensors are true ave

Using U2000 Series USB Power Sensors 7N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 169Power Meter ConfigurationThe N1913/1914A EPM S

7 Using U2000 Series USB Power Sensors170 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 7-1 U2000 Series auto-averaging settings123411111111

Using U2000 Series USB Power Sensors 7N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 171Default Channel SetupWhen an U2000 Series USB

7 Using U2000 Series USB Power Sensors172 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideMeasurement Accuracy Power sensors have small errors in the

Using U2000 Series USB Power Sensors 7N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 173Now, set the frequency of the signal you want

7 Using U2000 Series USB Power Sensors174 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) MeasurementsThe low fre

Using U2000 Series USB Power Sensors 7N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 175Measurement Accuracy and Speed The power meter

7 Using U2000 Series USB Power Sensors176 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideProcedureSet the range as follows:1 Press . On dual channel

Using U2000 Series USB Power Sensors 7N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 177AccuracyThe value of –12 dBm lies in the lower

ii Notices© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2009–2013No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including elec-tronic storage a

xx Figure 6-7 Calibration factor displayed 157Figure 6-8 Sensor table selected 160Figure 6-9 Frequency dependent offset indicator 161Figure

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179N1913/1914A EPM Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies8Using U8480 Series USB Thermocouple SensorsIntroduction 180Power Meter Configur

8 Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors180 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThe U8480 Series is a USB- based standalone the

Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors 8N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 181Power Meter ConfigurationThe N1913/1914A EPM S

8 Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors182 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideDefault Channel SetupWhen an U8480 Series USB thermocouple

Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors 8N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 183Measurement Accuracy Thermocouple sensors have

8 Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors184 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 8-3 Frequency pop-up6 Confirm your choice by pressin

Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors 8N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 185ZeroingThe N1913/1914A EPM Series power meters

8 Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors186 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 8-5 Zeroing error pop-up messageError messages will

Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors 8N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 187CalibratingThe N1913/1914A EPM Series power me

xxiList of TablesTa b l e 1 - 1 Type of Lan Status message 19Ta b l e 2 - 1 Measurement units - Single channel meters 32Ta b l e 2 - 2

8 Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors188 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 8-7 Calibration pop-up messageShould an error occur

Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors 8N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide User’s Guide 189Zero+CalThe N1913/1914A EPM Series power meter

8 Using U8480 Series USB Power Sensors190 N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideReference ManualA link to the reference manuals is availabl

191Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies9MaintenanceSelf Test 192Error Messages 196Operator Maintenance 207Cont

9Maintenance192 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideSelf TestThe power meter’s troubleshooting mode self test can accessed via th

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 193Instrument Self TestIf is selected, the following tests are run: (These ar

9Maintenance194 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideRemote TestingTo invoke the remote self test, the IEEE 488.1 compliant standa

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 195and measured internally. A pass or fail result is returned.FanThis test conf

9Maintenance196 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideError MessagesIntroductionThis section contains information about error messa

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 197To read the error queue from the front panel:• Press , and use to scrol

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9Maintenance198 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideError Message List–101Invalid characterAn invalid character was found in the

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 199–113Undefined headerA command was received that is not valid for this power

9Maintenance200 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide–148Character data not allowedA discrete parameter was received but a charact

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 201–213Init ignoredIndicates that a request for a measurement initiation was ig

9Maintenance202 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide–230Data corrupt or staleThis occurs when a FETC? is attempted and either a r

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 203–231Data questionable;CAL ERRORPower meter calibration failed. The most like

9Maintenance204 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide–231Data questionable;ZERO ERROR ChBPower meter zeroing failed on Channel B.

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 205–310System error;Sensors connected to both front and rear inputs.You cannot

9Maintenance206 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide–362Framing error in programThe serial port receiver has detected a framing e

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 207Operator MaintenanceThis section describes how to replace the power line fus

1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies1Introduction LXI Class-C Compliant Power Meter 2Power Meter and Sensor Ca

9Maintenance208 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideContacting Agilent TechnologiesThis section details what to do if you have a

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 209Check the BasicsProblems can be solved by repeating what was being performed

9Maintenance210 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide• from the front panel by pressing , , , .• from the serial number label.T

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 211Erasing Memory DataIf you need to erase the EPM Series Power Meter’s memory,

9Maintenance212 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideReturning Your Power Meter for ServiceUse the information in this section if

Maintenance 9Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 213• Surround the power meter with at least 3 to 4 inches of packing material,

9Maintenance214 Agilent N1913A/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideAgilent Sales and Service OfficesIn any correspondence or telephone conversat

215Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies10Specifications and CharacteristicsIntroduction 216Power Meter Specific

10 Specifications and Characteristics216 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideIntroductionThis chapter details the N1913/1914A EPM

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 217• The second group of characteristic types describes

1 Introduction2 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideLXI Class-C Compliant Power MeterThe N1913/1914A EPM Series power meter is a L

10 Specifications and Characteristics218 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuidePower Meter SpecificationsFrequency Range9 kHz to 110

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 219Power Sensor SpecificationsDefinitionsZero SetIn any

10 Specifications and Characteristics220 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideZero Set (digital settability of zero): Power sensor

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 221Power sensor Zero setN8482A (exclude Option CFT)2±25

10 Specifications and Characteristics222 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideTable 1 0 -2 Zero Set (Internal and External) for U20

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 223Power Meter Supplemental CharacteristicsZero Drift of

10 Specifications and Characteristics224 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideTable 1 0 -4 Power sensor specifications Power Sensor

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 225N8486A R (exclude Option CFT)4<±3 nW <80 nWN848

10 Specifications and Characteristics226 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideTable 1 0 -5 U2000 Series power sensors specification

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 227Settling TimeFor Agilent 8480 Series power sensors0 t

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 3Power Meter and Sensor CapabilityYour N1913/1914A EPM Series power meter is co

10 Specifications and Characteristics228 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFor Agilent E-Series power sensorsFor E441X series an

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 229Figure 10-3 E9300 Series Settling Time with Auto-Filt

10 Specifications and Characteristics230 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFor Agilent N8480 Series power sensorsTypical Settlin

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 231For Agilent U2000 Series power sensorsIn FAST mode (u

10 Specifications and Characteristics232 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideMeasurement CharacteristicsMeasurement SpeedOver the

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 233Rear Panel Inputs and Output ConnectionsLine PowerRec

10 Specifications and Characteristics234 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide1 mW Power ReferenceNOTEThe 1 mW Power Reference is p

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 235Environmental ConditionsGeneralComplies with the requ

10 Specifications and Characteristics236 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuidePhysical CharacteristicsDimensionsThe following dimen

Specifications and Characteristics 10Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 237Regulatory InformationElectromagnetic CompatibilityTh

1 Introduction4 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideConventions Used in this GuideThe following conventions are used throughout th

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Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 5Front Panel Keys and ConnectionsThis section briefly describes the functions o

1 Introduction6 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideThese keys are located along the lower edge of the display.Key FunctionPress t

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 7These keys are all associated with the menu labels and data entry. They are lo

iiiCertificationAgilent Technologies certifies that this product met its publishedspecifications at the time of shipment. Agilent further certifies

1 Introduction8 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideThese keys and connectors are associated with the measurement channels and are

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 9Connector FunctionThe power reference is a 1mW (0dBm) 50MHz signal available f

1 Introduction10 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideThe Display LayoutFigure 1- 1 shows the display layout when two windows are c

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 11Softkeys labels that are grayed out cannot be selected.6 This displays the me

1 Introduction12 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 1-3 Full screen numeric displayFigure 1- 3 shows a single numeric full

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 13Window Symbols and Pop-upsThere are several different graphic symbols and pop

1 Introduction14 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideWait Symbol Pop-upThe wait symbol is displayed when the power meter is carryi

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 15Text Entry Pop-upThis type of pop- up window is displayed when you need to mo

1 Introduction16 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideRear Panel Connections786943215No. Connections1 VGA Output (Option 010)2 Grou

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 17Using the Instrument Web InterfaceYou can communicate with the N1913/1914A EP

iv Limitation of WarrantyThe foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, Buyer-supp

1 Introduction18 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideAn example of the instrument Web interface (Welcome Page) is shown in Figure

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 19When the front panel identification indicator is turned on, a blinking “IDENT

1 Introduction20 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 1-7 Example of Lan Status messageLan: DHCP Not AvailableStatus: Runnin

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 21Using the Remote Front Panel The instrument Web interface also provides a vir

1 Introduction22 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideEditing the Instrument’s LAN SettingsOnce communication path to the instrumen

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 23Figure 1-9 Password security dialog boxClick the Submit (accept the default

1 Introduction24 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 1-10 Changing the instrument LAN interface configuration

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 25Capturing the Screen ImageTo save the instrument’s display from the Web inter

1 Introduction26 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideGetting the Instrument DataThe instrument Web interface allows you to transpo

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 27Making Socket Connection The power meter can be remotely connected via socket

vRestricted Rights LegendThe Software and Documentation have been developed entirely at privateexpense. They are delivered and licensed as “commerci

1 Introduction28 Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 1-12 Add LAN Instruments windowFigure 1-13 N1914A meter connected via

Introduction 1Agilent N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 29Programming Language Selection (Option 200)The programming language selection

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31N1913/1914A EPM Series Power MetersUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies2General Power Meter FunctionsSetting the Units of Measurement 32Setting the Meas

2 General Power Meter Functions32 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the Units of MeasurementThe Units menu is used to select th

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 33Setting the Measurement FrequencyEntering the frequency of the RF si

2 General Power Meter Functions34 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting the ResolutionThe resolution of each of the power meter’s nu

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 35Making Relative MeasurementsRelative mode enables comparison of a me

2 General Power Meter Functions36 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide7 Press and the original result value will appear on the right han

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 37Setting OffsetsThe power meter can be configured to compensate for a

vi Safety SummaryThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with

2 General Power Meter Functions38 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2- 4 shows that how you can apply a Channel Offset or a Frequ

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 396 Confirm your choice by pressing .7 Press key to complete the of

2 General Power Meter Functions40 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2-7 Typical display offset display5 Press to highlight the

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 41Setting Frequency Dependent OffsetsFrequency dependent offset tables

2 General Power Meter Functions42 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideThe State column indicates if any frequency dependent offset tables

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 432 Use the and keys to highlight one of the 10 table titles and p

2 General Power Meter Functions44 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideEditing Frequency Dependent Offset TablesThere are ten frequency dep

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 45Figure 2-10 “Edit Offset” display with data added3 Highlight the tab

2 General Power Meter Functions46 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideEnter (or edit) the frequency and offset pairs as follows:1 Press

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 47Selectable Frequency Dependent Offset Unit (dB or %)The offset in dB

viiSafety SymbolsThe following symbol on the instrument and in the documentation indicates precautions that must be taken to maintain safe operation

2 General Power Meter Functions48 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideIf the selected offset unit is %, the display of the offset will be

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 49Setting Measurement AveragingThe power meter uses a digital filter t

2 General Power Meter Functions50 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideResolution is a measurement display function and not a channel funct

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 51Step DetectionTo reduce the filter settling time after a significant

2 General Power Meter Functions52 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideMeasuring Pulsed SignalsThe power meter can be used to measure the p

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 53ProcedureSet duty cycle as follows:1 Press to display the Channel

2 General Power Meter Functions54 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting External Trigger for Average Power MeasurementThere are two

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 55Power Sweep ModePower sweep is generally used in power level calibra

2 General Power Meter Functions56 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2-20 Channel Setup display4 Press . The Trigger menu is displ

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 57Figure 2-21 Trigger setting menu 1 of 2Figure 2-22 Trigger setting m

viii General Safety InformationThis is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a protective earthing ground, incorporated in the power cord). The

2 General Power Meter Functions58 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide12 Press or to setup measurement setting such as measurement ave

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 59Frequency Sweep ModeFrequency sweep is generally used in a frequency

2 General Power Meter Functions60 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide10 Press or to setup measurement settings such as measurement av

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 6117 Poll the status of the power meter by sending *ESR?. *ESR? will r

2 General Power Meter Functions62 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideSetting Measurement LimitsYou can configure the power meter to detec

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 63Setting LimitsThe power meter can be configured to verify the curren

2 General Power Meter Functions64 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2-25 Minimum limit pop-up6 Use the numeric keys to enter the

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 65Checking for Limit FailuresLimit failures are displayed in the appro

2 General Power Meter Functions66 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideNumeric FormatConfigure a measurement displayed in or format as

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 67Single Function MeasurementFigure 2- 27 shows an average measurement

ixDeclaration of Conformity (DoC)The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this instrument is available on the Agilent Web site. You can search the Do

2 General Power Meter Functions68 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideCombined MeasurementFigure 2- 29 shows a Combined Measurement config

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 69Max Hold/Min HoldThe max hold/min hold setting on the measurement se

2 General Power Meter Functions70 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideTo set max hold/min hold,1 Press to display the Measurement Setup

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 716 Press to display the measurement window in full screen mode. The

2 General Power Meter Functions72 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideRecorder OutputThe rear panel Recorder Output connectors (1 and 2) p

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 733 Press to reveal the Recorder option menu.4 Use the and keys

2 General Power Meter Functions74 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideFigure 2-36 Recorder Maximum pop-up11 Use the numeric keys to enter

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 75Saving and Recalling Power Meter StatesTo reduce repeated setup sequ

2 General Power Meter Functions76 N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s GuideEditing a Register’s Name1 If you have not already done so, press ,

General Power Meter Functions 2N1913/1914A EPM Series Power Meters User’s Guide 77Zeroing and Calibrating the Power MeterThis section describes how to