Agilent Technologies E8403A Service Manual

Agilent E7501A Arbitrary AnalogSignal Development System(...a component of Signal Studio™)Getting StartedPart Number: E7501-90001Printed in USANovembe

x Agilent E7501A Getting Started How to proceed…First, review the hardware and software requirements for using thisproduct. After installing the Agil

ContentsAgilent E7501A Getting StartedContents-11Notice ... iiIn This Book... ...

Agilent E7501A Getting StartedContents-12Test 6. Verify Synchronization of the Racal 3153 ...2-16Description ...

Agilent E7501A Getting Started1-11Installation and ConfigurationPreconfigured SystemA preconfigured system includes a computer shipped from Agilent Te

1-2Agilent E7501A Getting StartedInstallation and ConfigurationHardware and Software RequirementsHardware and Software Requirements• Pentiummicroproc

Agilent E7501A Getting Started1-3Installation and ConfigurationStep 1. Unpacking the Agilent E7501A SystemStep 1. Unpacking the Agilent E7501A System1

1-4Agilent E7501A Getting StartedInstallation and ConfigurationStep 2. Installing the System HardwareStep 2. Installing the System HardwareNOTE If you

Agilent E7501A Getting Started1-5Installation and ConfigurationStep 2. Installing the System Hardware6. Depending on the Slot 0 module being used, per

1-6Agilent E7501A Getting StartedInstallation and ConfigurationStep 2. Installing the System HardwareIf NOT using a VXI Embedded PC Controller as the

Agilent E7501A Getting Started1-7Installation and ConfigurationStep 3. Installing the Agilent E7501A SoftwareStep 3. Installing the Agilent E7501A Sof

ii Agilent E7501A Getting StartedNoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change withoutnotice.Agilent Technologies makes no war

1-8Agilent E7501A Getting StartedInstallation and ConfigurationStep 3. Installing the Agilent E7501A SoftwareUseDemoModeorselectaSlot 0 Module• If Dem

Agilent E7501A Getting Started1-9Installation and ConfigurationStep 3. Installing the Agilent E7501A Softwareg. Reboot the Windows NT computer and VXI

1-10Agilent E7501A Getting StartedInstallation and ConfigurationStep 4. Configuring Hardware/Software AssetsStep 4. Configuring Hardware/Software Asse

Agilent E7501A Getting Started1-11The following procedures demonstrate how to use the Asset Manager toconfigure a Stimulus Server with one RF Source a

1-12Agilent E7501A Getting StartedInstallation and ConfigurationStep 4. Configuring Hardware/Software AssetsSelecting aConfigurationSelect either the

Agilent E7501A Getting Started1-13Installation and ConfigurationStep 4. Configuring Hardware/Software AssetsConfiguring anRF Source1. From the list of

1-14Agilent E7501A Getting StartedInstallation and ConfigurationStep 4. Configuring Hardware/Software AssetsTo Edit the VISA Library FieldSelect the V

Agilent E7501A Getting Started1-15Installation and ConfigurationStep 4. Configuring Hardware/Software AssetsConfiguring aModulation Source1. From the

1-16Agilent E7501A Getting StartedInstallation and ConfigurationStep 4. Configuring Hardware/Software AssetsTo Edit the Channel FieldSelect the Channe

Agilent E7501A Getting Started1-17Installation and ConfigurationStep 4. Configuring Hardware/Software Assets(Optional) Adding aHardware/SoftwareAsset1

Agilent E7501A Getting Started iiiWarrantyCertification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its publishedspecifications at the time o

1-18Agilent E7501A Getting StartedInstallation and ConfigurationStep 4. Configuring Hardware/Software Assets4. Edit the name that you would like assig

Agilent E7501A Getting Started1-19Installation and ConfigurationStep 4. Configuring Hardware/Software Assets(Optional) Removing aHardware/SoftwareAsse

1-20Agilent E7501A Getting StartedInstallation and ConfigurationStep 5. Starting the Agilent E7501A SoftwareStep 5. Starting the Agilent E7501A Softwa

Agilent E7501A Getting Started2-12Performing Acceptance Test ProceduresIn this chapter, you will learn about:• Performing Acceptance Test ProceduresAf

2-2Agilent E7501A Getting StartedPerforming Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 1. CW Frequency and PowerTest 1. CW Frequency and PowerDescription During t

Agilent E7501A Getting Started2-3Performing Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 1. CW Frequency and PowerStep 2.Step 3.Agilent E7501A Summary Agilent E7501

2-4Agilent E7501A Getting StartedPerforming Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 1. CW Frequency and PowerStep 4.Step 5.Table 2-1 Maximum Power TableAgilent

Agilent E7501A Getting Started2-5Performing Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 2. AM AccuracyTest 2. AM AccuracyDescription This test is used to verify th

2-6Agilent E7501A Getting StartedPerforming Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 2. AM AccuracyStep 2.Agilent E7501A Summary Agilent E7501A DetailsReset 1.

Agilent E7501A Getting Started2-7Performing Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 2. AM AccuracyStep 3.Table 2-2 AM Accuracy TableAM Accuracy Test Limit = ±1

iv Agilent E7501A Getting StartedLIMITATION OF WARRANTY. The foregoing warranty shall not applyto defects resulting from improper or inadequate mainte

2-8Agilent E7501A Getting StartedPerforming Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 3. FM AccuracyTest 3. FM AccuracyDescription This test is used to verify th

Agilent E7501A Getting Started2-9Performing Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 3. FM AccuracyStep 2.Agilent E7501A Summary Agilent E7501A DetailsReset 1.

2-10Agilent E7501A Getting StartedPerforming Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 3. FM AccuracyStep 3.Test Limit = +40%Table 2-3 FM Accuracy TableAgilent E

Agilent E7501A Getting Started2-11Test 4. Pulse Modulation Level AccuracyDescription The Agilent E6432A microwave synthesizer and the Agilent E7501Aar

2-12Agilent E7501A Getting StartedPerforming Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 4. Pulse Modulation Level AccuracyStep 2.Agilent E7501A Summary Agilent E7

Agilent E7501A Getting Started2-13Performing Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 4. Pulse Modulation Level AccuracyStep 3.Table 2-4 Pulse Leveled Accuracy

2-14Agilent E7501A Getting StartedPerforming Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 5. Verify Hopping with Two Pulse Modulated SignalsTest 5. Verify Hoppingwi

Agilent E7501A Getting Started2-15Performing Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 5. Verify Hopping with Two Pulse Modulated SignalsStep 2.Agilent E7501A Su

2-16Agilent E7501A Getting StartedPerforming Acceptance Test ProceduresTest 6. Verify Synchronization of the Racal 3153Test 6. Verify Synchronization

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-173Using SCPI InterfacesIn this chapter, you will learn about:• “Using the E7501A SCPI Assistant” on page 3-19• “Using

Agilent E7501A Getting Started vService and SupportAny adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performedby qualified personnel. Con

3-18Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesOverview of SCPI InterfacesOverview of SCPI InterfacesIn addition to the Agilent E7501A arbitra

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-19Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI AssistantUsing the E7501A SCPI Assistant

3-20Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI AssistantTo Start theE7501ASCPI Assistant1. Click the Start menu,point to

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-21Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI AssistantE7501ASCPI Assistant GUIThe E7501A SCPI assistant consists of th

3-22Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI AssistantSCPI AssistantSCPI CommandEntry BoxThe SCPI Command Entry Box al

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-23Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI AssistantSCPI AssistantQuery Response BoxThe Query Response Box displays

3-24Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI AssistantSCPI AssistantIndicators andRelated FunctionsThe following Indic

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-25Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI AssistantLogging FunctionThe Logging function is available in both the E7

3-26Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI AssistantTo display the contents of the log file1. Select the View Log bu

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-27Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceUnderstanding theE7501ASCPI Inter

vi Agilent E7501A Getting StartedSafety and Regulatory InformationReview this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself withsafety mar

3-28Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceMaking a Connection Before sending any SCPI commands from an ext

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-29Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceConfiguring aVXI-11 ConnectionOverview of Steps:• Configure an I

3-30Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI Interface2. Select Internal Instrument in the left pane and click the Con

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-31Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI Interface3. When the following dialog box appears, accept the default set

3-32Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI Interface4. When the following dialog box appears, verify that theInterna

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-33Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceNOTE You must activate the LAN Server if you wish to communicate

3-34Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceThe LAN Server dialog box should appear and be ready to communic

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-35Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceNOTE You must open an E7501A SCPI Interface before running any a

3-36Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI Interface10. The E7501A SCPI Interface Monitor opens and displays informa

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-37Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceSICL Interface NameThe SICL Interface Name is a symbolic name th

Agilent E7501A Getting Started viiSafety EarthGroundThis is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthingterminal). An uninterruptible

3-38Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceLogging FunctionThe Logging function is available in both the E7

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-39Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceExamples UsingHPBW and VXI-11These examples are language specifi

3-40Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceConfiguring a Telnet,Sockets, or RS-232ConnectionOverview of Ste

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-41Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI Interface3. Select the Enable check box for the type of connection being

3-42Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceEnabling a Telnet ConnectionTelnet uses a LAN interface along wi

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-43Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceIP AddressThe IP address is used to identify a node on a network

3-44Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceExamples Using aTelnet ConnectionThe Telnet program can be runni

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-45Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceUsing a Remote PC such as Unix1. From a Unix prompt, type: telne

3-46Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceEnabling a Sockets ConnectionSockets use a LAN interface along w

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-47Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceIP AddressThe IP address is used to identify a node on a network

viii Agilent E7501A Getting StartedTypeface ConventionsItalics • Used to emphasize important information:Use this software only with the Agilent Techn

3-48Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceEnabling an RS-232 ConnectionRS-232 is a serial COM port interfa

Agilent E7501A Getting Started3-49Using SCPI InterfacesUsing the E7501A SCPI InterfaceIP AddressThe IP address is used to identify a node on a network

3-50Agilent E7501A Getting StartedUsing SCPI InterfacesStarting the E7501A SCPI Interface ProgrammaticallyStarting the E7501A SCPI InterfaceProgrammat

Agilent E7501A Getting Started4-514Specifications and CharacteristicsIn this chapter, you will learn about:• System Specifications for the Agilent E75

4-52Agilent E7501A Getting StartedSpecifications and CharacteristicsWarm-Up Time Required Warm-up time is required before the system can meet specific

Agilent E7501A Getting Started4-53Specifications and CharacteristicsDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYAccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014Man

4-54Agilent E7501A Getting StartedSpecifications and Characteristics

IndexAgilent E7501A Getting StartedIndex-lvLlocalhost, 44Nnull-modem cable, 27Ssystemunpacking, 1-3Uunpacking your system, 1-3

Agilent E7501A Getting StartedIndex-lvi

Agilent E7501A Getting Started ixIn This Book...In this book, you will learn about:• Installation of Hardware and Software• Performing Manual Acceptan