Agilent Technologies 54503A User's Guide

User’s GuideAgilent Technologies 8560 E-Series and EC-SeriesSpectrum AnalyzersManufacturing Part Number: 08560-90158Printed in USANovember 2000© Copyr

10ContentsServicing the Spectrum Analyzer Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .678Calling Agilent Te

100 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 8: External Millimeter Mixers (Unpreselected)d. In the external mixer menu, press FULL BAND, then press thestep

Chapter 2 101Making MeasurementsExample 8: External Millimeter Mixers (Unpreselected)Figure 2-45 Select the band of interest.Save the average conversi

102 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 8: External Millimeter Mixers (Unpreselected)Figure 2-46 Store and correct for conversion loss.The second metho

Chapter 2 103Making MeasurementsExample 8: External Millimeter Mixers (Unpreselected)Figure 2-47 Signal Responses Produced by a 50 GHz Signal in U Ban

104 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 8: External Millimeter Mixers (Unpreselected)Figure 2-48 Response for Invalid SignalsFigure 2-49 Response for V

Chapter 2 105Making MeasurementsExample 8: External Millimeter Mixers (Unpreselected)Identify signals in wide frequency spans7.SIG ID AT MKR identifies

106 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 8: External Millimeter Mixers (Unpreselected)Figure 2-51 SIG ID AT MKR Performed on a True SignalBiasThe Agilen

Chapter 2 107Making MeasurementsExample 8: External Millimeter Mixers (Unpreselected)WARNING The open-circuit bias voltage can be as great as +3.5 V t

108 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementExample 9: Adjacent Channel PowerMeasurementWhat Is Adjacent Channel Power

Chapter 2 109Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementStepping Through a Basic ACP MeasurementIn this example, we will be using

11FiguresFigure 1-1 . Accessories Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Figure 1-2 .

110 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementFigure 2-53 Adjacent Channel Power ParametersThe first step is to set the s

Chapter 2 111Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementAccess the adjacent channel power (ACP) softkey functions and set upthe m

112 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementNOTE The adjacent channel power measurement also can be performed withthe

Chapter 2 113Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementACP Analog Method DefinitionWhen using the analog method and the ACP auto

114 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power Measurement DETECTION: RMS VOLTAGE(POWER DETECTOR)NOTE Power detection is

Chapter 2 115Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementAdjacent Channel Power (ACP) Instrument SetupSettings of the reference le

116 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power Measurementwhere:ATTNopt is the optimum choice of attenuation.ATTN is the attenuator

Chapter 2 117Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementP(x) is the power ratio of the indicated trace data at point x to therefe

118 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementThis correction to x1 through x4 will help the spectrum analyzerresults ag

Chapter 2 119Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementSet up the spectrum analyzer to display the signal before going to theadj

12FiguresFigure 2-33 . Decrease the resolution bandwidth to improve sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Figure 2-34 . Manual tracking adju

120 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementNow that the parameters are set, you can activate the measurement.1. Press

Chapter 2 121Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementThe user may want to add +7.25 dB to the (negative) ACP ratiosmeasured, t

122 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementPwideis measured with the channel power function, using thesame trace data

Chapter 2 123Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementIn this implementation , α and the edge of the −∞ dB region arecompensate

124 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 9: Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementFigure 2-57 Trigger Configuration for Gated Method, Option 001

Chapter 2 125Making MeasurementsExample 10: Power Measurement FunctionsExample 10: Power Measurement FunctionsWhat are the Power Measurement Functions

126 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 10: Power Measurement Functions• The resolution bandwidth may not exceed 100 kHz in the 8560E-Series and EC-Ser

Chapter 2 127Making MeasurementsExample 10: Power Measurement FunctionsMaking Carrier "Off" Power MeasurementsCarrier "Off" power

128 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 10: Power Measurement FunctionsStepping through a Carrier Power MeasurementA carrier power measurement will be

Chapter 2 129Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementWhat Is Time-Gating?Traditional frequency-domain s

13FiguresFigure 2-78 . Resolution Bandwidth Filter Charge-Up Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Figure 2-79 . Gate Positioning

130 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-59 Frequency of the Combined Signals of the RadiosUsing the time-gate capabi

Chapter 2 131Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-61 Time-Gated Spectrum of Signal Number 2Time-gating lets you define a time

132 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-62 Block Diagram of the Spectrum Analyzer with Time GateThe gate within the

Chapter 2 133Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementBecause the pulse trains of signal number 1 and signal number 2 havealmost the same

134 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-65 Using Time-Gating to View Signal 1Moving the gate so that it is positione

Chapter 2 135Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-67 Using Time-Gating to View Signal 2Time-gating serves as a useful measure

136 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementThe equation below can be used to calculate a correction value for themeasured noise.

Chapter 2 137Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementUsing this measurement setup will allow you to view all signal spectraon the spectru

138 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementInstrument configurations for the measurement are:Pulse Generator: Agilent 8112A or eq

Chapter 2 139Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementOscilloscope: Agilent 54503A or equivalent with 3 or more inputchannelsInstrument Co

14FiguresFigure 5-3 . Output Statement Example (II). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294Figure 5-4 . Output

140 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-70 Frequency Spectrum of Signal without GatingTo see the effect of time-gati

Chapter 2 141Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-72 Spectrum Analyzer DisplayNotice that the gated spectrum is much cleaner

142 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-73 Using Positive or Negative TriggeringLevel ModeIn level gate-control mode

Chapter 2 143Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementTo make a time-gated measurement:1. Determine how your signal under test appears in

144 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated Measurement2. Set analyzer sweep time greater than 601 times PRI (pulserepetition interval), or

Chapter 2 145Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-75 Positioning the GateYou have flexibility in positioning the gate, but som

146 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementYou can set the gate length to any value you desire that lets youselect the proper po

Chapter 2 147Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-78 Resolution Bandwidth Filter Charge-Up EffectsBecause the resolution-band

148 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementVideo BandwidthJust as the resolution-bandwidth filter needs a finite amount of timeto

Chapter 2 149Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementSummary of Time-Gated Measurement ProcedureThe following is a description of the ste

15FiguresFigure 7-36 . ACPT Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405Figure 7-3

150 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated Measurement"Rules" for Making a Time-Gated SpectrumMeasurementThis section summarizes

Chapter 2 151Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementFigure 2-79 Gate Positioning ParametersMost control settings are determined by two k

152 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementTable 2-8 Suggested Sweep Times for a Known Pulse Repetition Interval(PRI) or Pulse R

Chapter 2 153Making MeasurementsExample 11: Time-Gated MeasurementDisplayed spectrum too lowin amplitude.Resolution bandwidth orvideo bandwidth filters

154 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 12: Making Time-Domain Measurements with Sweep DelayExample 12: Making Time-DomainMeasurements with Sweep Delay

Chapter 2 155Making MeasurementsExample 12: Making Time-Domain Measurements with Sweep DelayUnless the delay sweep function is used, the sweep starts

156 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 12: Making Time-Domain Measurements with Sweep DelayFigure 2-81 Display of Zero-Span without Sweep DelayThe swe

Chapter 2 157Making MeasurementsExample 12: Making Time-Domain Measurements with Sweep DelayThe following procedure shows how you can use the sweep de

158 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 13: Making Pulsed RF MeasurementsExample 13: Making Pulsed RF MeasurementsWhat Is Pulsed RF?A pulsed RF signal

Chapter 2 159Making MeasurementsExample 13: Making Pulsed RF Measurements6. Increase the sweep time (that is, the sweep becomes slower) until thedispl

16FiguresFigure 7-81 . CNVLOSS Query Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442Figure 7-82 . CONTS Sy

160 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 13: Making Pulsed RF MeasurementsFigure 2-84 Trace Displayed as a Solid LineCenter Frequency, Sidelobe Ratio, a

Chapter 2 161Making MeasurementsExample 13: Making Pulsed RF Measurements2. To measure the side lobe ratio, with the marker still at the centerfrequen

162 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 13: Making Pulsed RF MeasurementsFigure 2-87 Markers Show Pulse WidthPulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)Pulse repe

Chapter 2 163Making MeasurementsExample 13: Making Pulsed RF MeasurementsFigure 2-88 Measuring Pulse Repetition FrequencyPeak Pulse Power and Desensit

164 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 13: Making Pulsed RF Measurements

1653 Softkey Menus

166 Chapter3Softkey MenusMenu TreesMenu TreesFigure 3-1 AMPLITUDE Key Menu Tree* Becomes NORM REF LVL when NORMLIZE ON OFF is set to ON.† Available on

Chapter 3 167Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-2 AUTO COUPLE Menu Tree* Available only with internal mixing.

168 Chapter3Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-3 AUX CTRL (1 of 3) Key Menu Tree* The TRACKING GENRATOR menu shown here is for spectrum analyzers without

Chapter 3 169Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-4 AUX CTRL (2 of 3) Key Menu Tree* This key is not shown for an 8560E/EC with Option 002 installed and is

17FiguresFigure 7-126 . GD Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484Figure 7-

170 Chapter3Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-5 AUX CTRL (3 of 3) Key Menu TreeFigure 3-6 BW Key Menu

Chapter 3 171Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-7 CAL Key Menu Tree* Changes to STOP ADJUST if FULL IF ADJ is pressed.† Changes to STORE REF LVL if REF L

172 Chapter3Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-8 CONFIG Key Menu Tree* Changes to STORE HPIB ADR if pressed.† Not available for an 8560E/EC with Option 0

Chapter 3 173Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-9 COPY KeyFigure 3-10 DISPLAY Key Menu Tree* Changes to STORE INTENSTY if INTENSTY is pressed. E-series i

174 Chapter3Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-11 FREQ COUNT Key MenuFigure 3-12 FREQUENCY Key Menu TreeFigure 3-13 HOLD Key* MORE 1 OF 2 is displayed un

Chapter 3 175Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-14 MEAS/USER Key Menu Tree* Spectrum analyzers with firmware revisions ≤930809 have fewer power andadjacen

176 Chapter3Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-15 ACP MENU Key Menu TreeFigure 3-16 MKR Key Menu*The ACP MENU softkey is under the MEAS/USER key. See the

Chapter 3 177Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-17 MKR-> Key MenuFigure 3-18 MODULE Key MenusNOTE The Agilent 8562E/TAM Interface Software is required

178 Chapter3Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-19 PEAK SEARCH Key Menu TreeFigure 3-20 PRESET Key* Changes to MARKER NORMAL if the spectrum analyzer is i

Chapter 3 179Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-21 RECALL Key Menu Tree* Available only with internal mixing above 2.9 GHz.† Available with preselected e

18FiguresFigure 7-171 . MKN Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523Figure 7-17

180 Chapter3Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-22 SAVE Key Menu TreeFigure 3-23 SGL SWP KeyFigure 3-24 SPAN Key Menu* Available with preselected external

Chapter 3 181Softkey MenusMenu TreesFigure 3-25 SWEEP Key Menu TreeFigure 3-26 TRACE Key Menu TreeFigure 3-27 TRIG Key Menu* This softkey is blanked i

182 Chapter3Softkey MenusMenu Trees

1834 Key Function Descriptions

184 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesKey Function TablesThis chapter describes the functions that are available from the frontpanel

Chapter 4 185Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesdBµV AMPLITUDE Selects absolute decibels relative to 1 µV as theamplitude units.dBmV AMPLITUD

186 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesSPAN — Activates the frequency span, sets the spectrum analyzerto center-frequency span mode,

Chapter 4 187Key Function DescriptionsKey Function Tables3dB POINTS MEAS/USERA peak search is performed, and the 3 dB bandwidth ofthe largest signal o

188 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesAMPCOR MENU CALAccesses functions that allow you to enter amplitudecorrection (ampcor) factors

Chapter 4 189Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesCAL THR AUX CTRLStores thru calibration in trace B and in instrumentstate register 9.CARRIER

19FiguresFigure 7-216 . PWRBW Query Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567Figure 7-217 . RB Synt

190 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesDATECODE OPTIONS CONFIGDisplays the analyzer firmware datecode, itsinstrument serial number, it

Chapter 4 191Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesFULL BAND AUX CTRLSelects commonly used frequency bands above 18 GHzand activates the harmoni

192 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesMKR∆→ CH PWR BW MEAS/USERSets the channel power bandwidth parameter to thevalue of the differe

Chapter 4 193Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesPLOT TRACE A CONFIGPlots only the contents of trace A and any markersassociated with the trac

194 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesPWR ON STATE SAVESaves the current state in the power-on register. Thespectrum analyzer is set

Chapter 4 195Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesREF LVL ADJ CALPermits adjusting the spectrum analyzer internal gainso that when the calibrat

196 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesSOURCE CAL MENU AUX CTRLAccesses a menu of functions used to calibratefrequency response error

Chapter 4 197Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesTable 4-3 Marker FunctionsMarker Keys Access Key DescriptionCOUNTER ON OFF FREQ COUNT Switche

198 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesMKR 1/∆→ CF MKR→ Sets the center frequency equal to thereciprocal of the delta value. For use

Chapter 4 199Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesTable 4-4 Control FunctionsControl Keys Access Key DescriptionA+B→A TRACE Adds the contents o

2NoticeAgilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard tothis material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties ofmerchan

20FiguresFigure 7-261 . SS Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614Figure

200 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesCF STEP AUTO MAN AUTO COUPLE Adjusts the center frequency step size sothat when a step key is

Chapter 4 201Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesEXTERNAL TRIG Sets the trigger to external mode. Connectexternal trigger source to J5 (EXT/GA

202 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesMAX HOLD B TRACE Displays and holds the maximum responsesof the input signal in trace B.NORM R

Chapter 4 203Key Function DescriptionsKey Function TablesTRIG POL POS NEG TRIG Sets the external trigger to trigger on therising edge (POS) or the fal

204 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsKey DescriptionsDescriptions are listed alphabetically by the front-panel key or softkeylabel.∆MA

Chapter 4 205Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThis is also referred to as the frequency analog voltage(FAV). Connector J8 is labeled LO SWP|FA

206 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsWhen used remotely, the MKBW command finds thesignal bandwidth at 3 dB below the on-screen marker(

Chapter 4 207Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe trace math function is executed on all subsequentsweeps until it is turned off. An M appears

208 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsPEAK METHOD The sweep is changed from onesweep, to cover the range of allalternate and adjacent c

Chapter 4 209Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsInternationalstandards (MKK method)are written around this so the fastestmode has minimal errors

211 Quick Start Guide

210 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsACP AUTO MEASURE turns off the followingfunctions if they are on:• Trace Math• Video Averaging Fu

Chapter 4 211Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsACP COMPUTE Performs an adjacent channel power (ACP)computation on the current trace data withou

212 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsIn addition to the warning messages for invalidinstrument-state parameters listed above,thefollow

Chapter 4 213Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe graph can demonstrate how rapidly the ACP ratiochanges with channel spacing. The peak method

214 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe measurement state parameters that may bechanged include:• resolution bandwidth• video bandwid

Chapter 4 215Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe spectrum analyzer chooses appropriate values forthese functions depending on the selected fr

216 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey Descriptions A W appears on the left edge of the display to indicatethe function is active. If you have not p

Chapter 4 217Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsNOTE Amplitude units are not available in normalized mode.ANALOG METHOD Makes adjacentchannel po

218 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFront-panel key access: DISPLAYANNOT ON OFF Blanks the annotation from the display (OFF) orreacti

Chapter 4 219Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFront-panel key access: AUTO COUPLEAUX CTRL Accesses the softkeys that control auxiliary functio

22 Chapter1Quick Start GuideWhat You'll Find in This ChapterWhat You'll Find in This Chapter• How to Use This Guide• Differences between 856

220 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFront-panel key access: MEAS/USERBW Selects operation with a monochrome printer, such asan HP Thi

Chapter 4 221Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFront-panel key access: MEAS/USERBURST PERIOD Allows you to enter the period (cycle time) of the

222 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe SAVELOCK ON OFF function must be off. If thisprocedure needs to be interrupted at any time, p

Chapter 4 223Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFront-panel key access: FREQUENCYCF STEP AUTO MAN Adjusts the center-frequency step-size. When t

224 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsCHAN UP Moves the center frequency of the spectrum analyzerhigher in frequency by one channel spa

Chapter 4 225Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThis allows amplitude correction to be entered tocompensate for changes in conversion loss withf

226 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFront-panel key access: CONFIGCONTMEASURE Sets the measurements, available under the front panelM

Chapter 4 227Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe counted value appears in the upper right corner ofthe display.Front-panel key access: FREQ C

228 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFigure 4-3 CRT Alignment Pattern

Chapter 4 229Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsDATE CODE OPTIONS Displays the analyzer firmware datecode, theinstrument serial number, the model

Chapter 1 23Quick Start GuideWhat You'll Find in This ChapterThis manual uses the following conventions:Differences between 8560 EC-Series andE-S

230 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFor the Agilent 8563E/EC, valid options are:• Option 001 Second IF output• Option 005 Alternate

Chapter 4 231Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsdBm Selects absolute decibels relative to 1 milliwatt as theamplitude units.Front-panel key acce

232 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsDETECTORNEG PEAK Selects the negative-peak detector mode. Used to detectthe negative-peak noise l

Chapter 4 233Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsDETECTORPOS PEAK Selects the positive-peak detector mode. Used to detectthe positive-peak noise

234 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsDSPL LINON OFF Activates a display line that can be adjusted with thedata keys, the step keys, or

Chapter 4 235Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsData entry is simplified if you are entering newcorrection pairs in frequency order. After using

236 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsELAPSEDTIME Displays the cumulativeoperating time ofthe spectrumanalyzer. The value, which is exp

Chapter 4 237Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsEXTERNAL Sets the trigger to external mode. Connect an externaltrigger source to J5 EXT/GATE TRI

238 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe FFT results are displayed on the spectrumanalyzer in a 10 dB per division logarithmic scale.

Chapter 4 239Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFront-panel key access: DISPLAYFRAC N FREQ Displays the fractional N frequency corresponding tot

24 Chapter1Quick Start GuideWhat You'll Find in This ChapterIntroducing Your New Spectrum AnalyzerTable 1-1 Spectrum Analyzer Operating RangeSpec

240 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFREQ DSP OFF Turns off all frequency annotation. This includes thestart and stop frequencies, cen

Chapter 4 241Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFULL SPAN Sets the spectrum analyzer to the center-frequencyspan mode and sets the span to the m

242 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe gate function requires a gate trigger signal beconnected to the rear panel. If the gate is tu

Chapter 4 243Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThis function is automatically deactivated when thespectrum analyzer is set to zero span, with a

244 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsLAST SPAN Sets the spectrum analyzer to the previously selectedspan, allowing you to toggle betwe

Chapter 4 245Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsLOCK ON OFF Displays the current external mixing harmonicnumber. When LOCK ON OFF is ON, only ce

246 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsLVL POL POS NEG Selects the polarity for turning the gate on whenusing level triggering for a gat

Chapter 4 247Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFigure 4-4 Tracking ErrorMARKER→CF Sets the center frequency equal to the markerfrequency. This

248 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsIf a single marker is already on, MARKER DELTAplaces both an anchor marker and an active (movable

Chapter 4 249Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsMAX HOLD B Displays and holds the maximum responses of theinput signal in trace B. In this mode,

Chapter 1 25Quick Start GuideInitial InspectionInitial InspectionInspect the shipping container upon receipt. Retain it and thecushioning materials. I

250 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsANALOG METHOD Continuous powerintegration versus frequencymeasurement Selects the analogmethod wh

Chapter 4 251Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe characteristics of these two typesof power change differently withresolution bandwidth chang

252 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe impulsive part of the power isfound by the power difference betweenan ungated measurement and

Chapter 4 253Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThis function is useful in harmonic distortionmeasurements, where the delta marker can be used t

254 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe MKR∆→ CHPWR BW softkey can be used tochange the desired channel power bandwidth to thefrequen

Chapter 4 255Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsNEW CORR PT Moves you to a new point at the end of the list offrequency-amplitude correction poi

256 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe normalized reference position may be adjustedbetween 0.0 and 10.0 (corresponding to the botto

Chapter 4 257Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsTo avoid this error, update the CAL THRU or CALOPN/SHRT state register with the current state be

258 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe excursion values range from 0 dB to 30 dB in logmode, and 0.1 to 10.0 divisions in linear mod

Chapter 4 259Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsPEAK SEARCH and PEAKSEARCH Places a marker on the highestpoint on a trace. The frequency and amp

26 Chapter1Quick Start GuideInitial InspectionPart Numbers of Accessories SuppliedItem Part NumberFront cover 5063-0274Mass memory module 85620A(not i

260 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsWhen DSP is selected, the analyzer scales the fulldisplay (excluding the softkey area), so that t

Chapter 4 261Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsPLOTTER CONFIG Accesses plotter configuration options to set theplotter address, to assign the or

262 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFor internal mixing the marker must be positionedabove band 0. Set the trace to clear-write mode,

Chapter 4 263Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsPlace a marker on the desired signal on a trace, thenpress PRESEL MAN ADJ. The current preselect

264 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsPRESET Sets the spectrum analyzer to a known, predefinedstate.PRESET does not affect the spectrum

Chapter 4 265Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFREQUENCY COUNTER OFFFREQUENCY COUNTERRESOLUTION10 kHzFREQUENCY DISPLAY ONFREQUENCY MODE CENTER

266 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsPRINTER ADDRESS Displays the current GPIB address of thedesignated printer. A new address can be

Chapter 4 267Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFront-panel key access: CONFIGPRINTER CONFIG Accesses printer configuration options to set thepri

268 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsRANGE LVL Appears only when NORMLIZE ON OFF is set toON.Activates the dynamic-range-level functio

Chapter 4 269Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsRBW/SPAN RATIO Displays the current coupling ratio between theresolution bandwidth and thefreque

Chapter 1 27Quick Start GuideInitial InspectionFigure 1-1 Accessories Supplied* See Figure 9-2 on page 672 for part numbers.

270 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsRECALL AMPCOR Recalls a table of frequency-amplitude correctionpoints that was previously saved.F

Chapter 4 271Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsThe data in this table is sufficient for virtually allapplications, because thisis the table that

272 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsRECALL TO TR A Displays a menu of eight registers from which tracedata can be recalled and placed

Chapter 4 273Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsWhen the desired calibration level is reached, STOREREF LVL may be pressed to store the new valu

274 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsSAVE AMPCOR Saves the current table of frequency-amplitudecorrection points. Front-panel key acce

Chapter 4 275Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsNOTE When PRESET is pressed, the preselector data stored by the user doesnot change. However, th

276 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsNOTE SAVE TRACE A and SAVE TRACE B use exactly the same eight save-traceregisters in which to sto

Chapter 4 277Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsSCROLL CORR PTS Activates a 3 line display of the currentfrequency-amplitude correction data. Ea

278 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsSIG ID AT MKR For firmware revisions ≤920528 or for Option 008 only.Activates a signal-identificati

Chapter 4 279Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsSINGLE MEASURE Puts the spectrum analyzer in single sweep.Completes the current measurement and

28 Chapter1Quick Start GuideTurning the Spectrum Analyzer On for the First TimeTurning the Spectrum Analyzer On for theFirst TimeThe spectrum analyzer

280 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsSQUELCH ON OFF Adjusts the squelch level. The value is displayed inthe active function block, in

Chapter 4 281Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsFront-panel key access: FREQUENCYSTATE 0 through STATE 9 Allows you to select which state regist

282 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsSWEEP Activates the sweep time function and accesses a menuof sweep-related functions, which are

Chapter 4 283Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsAn E appears in the special functions area at the leftside of the display screen when the stimul

284 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsTRACKING GENRATOR For an 8560E/EC Option 002 see the alternatesoftkey description below. Displays

Chapter 4 285Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsTRIG Accesses a menu of trigger functions: SWEEP CONTSGL, FREE RUN, VIDEO, LINE, EXTERNAL, andTR

286 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsVID AVG ON OFF Turns the video averaging ON or OFF. Videoaveraging smooths the displayed trace wi

Chapter 4 287Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsVIEW TBL TRCE Sets the display mode for an adjacent channel powermeasurement to show a table (TB

288 Chapter4Key Function DescriptionsKey DescriptionsWEIGHTNG √ COS OFF Turns on or off the function that doesroot-raised-cosine weighting of the spec

2895 Programming

Chapter 1 29Quick Start GuideTurning the Spectrum Analyzer On for the First Time1. Press LINE to turn the analyzer on.2. The analyzer takes about half

290 Chapter5ProgrammingProgramming FeaturesProgramming FeaturesThis chapter describes how to operate an 8560 E-Series or EC-Seriesspectrum analyzer by

Chapter 5 291ProgrammingSetup Procedure for Remote OperationSetup Procedure for Remote OperationThe following procedure describes how to connect your

292 Chapter5ProgrammingSetup Procedure for Remote OperationFigure 5-1 8560E connected to an HP 9000 Series 300 computer.

Chapter 5 293ProgrammingCommunication with the SystemCommunication with the SystemThis section develops some fundamental techniques for controlling th

294 Chapter5ProgrammingCommunication with the SystemFigure 5-2 Output Statement Example (I)An ENTER statement used in conjunction with a spectrum anal

Chapter 5 295ProgrammingCommunication with the SystemFigure 5-4 Output Statement Example (III)The value of the center frequency above is placed in the

296 Chapter5ProgrammingCommunication with the SystemLocal and Remote ControlWhenever the spectrum analyzer is remotely addressed, all front-panelkeys

Chapter 5 297ProgrammingInitial Program ConsiderationsInitial Program ConsiderationsPrograms should begin with a series of HP BASIC statements andsign

298 Chapter5ProgrammingProgram TimingProgram TimingMost remotely controlled measurements require control of the sweep.The TS (take sweep) command init

Chapter 5 299ProgrammingProgram TimingConnect the calibrator signal to the analyzer 50Ω INPUT beforeperforming this example.10 CLEAR 71820 OUTPUT 718;

3CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if notcorrectly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to ordestru

30 Chapter1Quick Start GuideMaking a Basic MeasurementMaking a Basic MeasurementA basic measurement involves tuning the spectrum analyzer to place asi

300 Chapter5ProgrammingProgram TimingThe previous program example does not measure with the newanalyzer settings as depicted by the data-invalid indic

Chapter 5 301ProgrammingProgram TimingThe next example processes trace information with a marker command,MKPK HI (marker peak highest), which selects

302 Chapter5ProgrammingProgram TimingFigure 5-7 Update trace with TS before executing marker commands.As the example shows, TS is executed after analy

Chapter 5 303ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerData Transfer to ComputerAn important part of spectrum-analyzer remote operation is sendingand receiv

304 Chapter5ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerUse the TDF (trace data format) command to specify the formatbefore sending data from the spectrum ana

Chapter 5 305ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerThe TDF (trace data format) command is used to select measurementor parameter units. Traces are store

306 Chapter5ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerThe left edge of the trace corresponds to the start frequency and theright edge corresponds to the sto

Chapter 5 307ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerLine 10 dimensions array A to 601 elements (one element for eachpoint of trace data). The array is di

308 Chapter5ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerTDF M (M-format): Return Decimal Numbers in MeasurementUnits (output only)The measurement units (M) fo

Chapter 5 309ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerFigure 5-8 Data Transferred in TDF M FormatSee Table 5-1 on page 304 for an example of how data is s

Chapter 1 31Quick Start GuideMaking a Basic MeasurementConnect a short cable from the analyzer CAL OUTPUT connector to theINPUT 50 Ω connector (both c

310 Chapter5ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerExample 6 shows how to transfer data in B-format from the spectrumanalyzer to a computer.EXAMPLE 610 I

Chapter 5 311ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerExample 7 converts binary values to measurement data and printsthem on the computer display.EXAMPLE 7

312 Chapter5ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerThe first two characters indicate that the transferred data is in A-blockformat. "1202" indic

Chapter 5 313ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerTo send trace data from the computer to the analyzer, refer to Example9.EXAMPLE 910 INTEGER Tra_binar

314 Chapter5ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerExample 10 uses the I-block format to separate the # and I charactersfrom the trace data.EXAMPLE 1010

Chapter 5 315ProgrammingData Transfer to ComputerTransmission Sequence of Data on GPIBTable 5-2 on page 315 shows a GPIB transmission sequence for ea

316 Chapter5ProgrammingInput and Output BuffersInput and Output BuffersFeatures of the 8560 E-Series and EC-Series include the input andoutput data bu

Chapter 5 317ProgrammingInput and Output BuffersIf you are entering multiple values into multiple variables with oneENTER statement, use a "K&quo

318 Chapter5ProgrammingInput and Output BuffersIf you have a timeout statement in your program, the timeout canoccur; this depends on whether the time

Chapter 5 319ProgrammingMath FunctionsMath FunctionsThe analyzer processes and stores measurement results that can bedisplayed or manipulated arithmet

32 Chapter1Quick Start GuideMaking a Basic MeasurementFigure 1-5 300 MHz Center Frequency2. Set the frequency span.a. PressSPAN. Note that SPAN is now

320 Chapter5ProgrammingMath FunctionsAdding and Subtracting in dBmTrace-math functions allow easy addition and subtraction of correctionvalues in dBm

Chapter 5 321ProgrammingMath FunctionsEXAMPLE 110 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;CF 300MHZ;SP 20KHZ;RB 10KHZ;RL−10DBM;LG 5DB;TS;"20 OUTPUT 718;"C

322 Chapter5ProgrammingMath FunctionsEXAMPLE 210 ! PUT TRACES ON SCREEN20 INTEGER Atrace(1:601)30 FOR I=1 TO 60140 Atrace(I)=30050 NEXT I60 OUTPUT 718

Chapter 5 323ProgrammingMath FunctionsFigure 5-10 Display Units

324 Chapter5ProgrammingCreating Screen TitlesCreating Screen TitlesScreen titles allow you to label instrument data as shown in Figure5-11. They can h

Chapter 5 325ProgrammingCreating Screen TitlesNo-Format MethodThis is the simplest method for creating a title. No format is used; yousimply enclose t

326 Chapter5ProgrammingCreating Screen TitlesLine 30 sends the TITLE command to the analyzer: the #A to specifythat the title is in A-block format; th

Chapter 5 327ProgrammingGenerating Plots and Prints RemotelyGenerating Plots and Prints RemotelyIn addition to the plot and print functions available

328 Chapter5ProgrammingGenerating Plots and Prints RemotelyFigure 5-12 P1 and P2 CoordinatesMaking a Basic PlotTo make a basic plot, choose P1 and P2

Chapter 5 329ProgrammingGenerating Plots and Prints RemotelyLine 10 queries the plotter for its P1 and P2 coordinates.Line 20 enters the P1 and P2 coo

Chapter 1 33Quick Start GuideMaking a Basic MeasurementFigure 1-6 20 MHz Frequency Span3. Activate the marker.a. PressMKR, which is located in the MAR

330 Chapter5ProgrammingGenerating Plots and Prints RemotelyLine 100 returns the spectrum analyzer service requests to their initialcondition.Line 110

Chapter 5 331ProgrammingGenerating Plots and Prints Remotely2. Set the printer to address 1, turn the printer off, and then turn theprinter back on. I

332 Chapter5ProgrammingMonitoring System OperationMonitoring System OperationThe programming techniques discussed so far describe communicationbetween

Chapter 5 333ProgrammingMonitoring System OperationSome of the routines (that are shown above) can be omitted, if only oneinstrument has been instruct

334 Chapter5ProgrammingMonitoring System OperationThe Service-Request MaskThe service-request mode is enabled and controlled by therequest-service-con

Chapter 5 335ProgrammingMonitoring System OperationIn this example, Line 20 indicates that if an interrupt appears (ONINTR 7), the computer is to go t

336 Chapter5ProgrammingMonitoring System OperationLines 50 and 60 sends the take-sweep command; during the 10 videoaverages that will now occur, the c

Chapter 5 337ProgrammingMonitoring System OperationSee Example 3.EXAMPLE 310 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;CF 300MHZ;SP 20MHZ;TS;"20 OUTPUT 718;"

338 Chapter5ProgrammingMonitoring System OperationEXAMPLE 410 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;CF 300MHZ;SP 20MHZ;TS;"20 OUTPUT 718;"RQS 16;"3

3396 Programming Command CrossReference

34 Chapter1Quick Start GuideMaking a Basic Measurement4. Set the amplitude.a. Generally, placing the signal peak at the reference level providesthe be

340 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Cross Reference FeaturesProgramming Command Cross ReferenceFeatures• Front Panel Ke

Chapter 6 341Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandFront Panel Key Versus CommandTable 6-1 Front Panel Key Versus CommandKe

342 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandAM DEMOD ON OFF DEMODAM/FM DEMOD —AMP COR MENU —AMP COR ON OFF AMPCORAMPL

Chapter 6 343Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandBURST PWR METHOD ACPMETHODBW RBCCAL —CAL OPN/SHRT STOREOPEN, STORESHORTC

344 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandCOUNTER RES MKFCRCOUPLING AC DC COUPLECRT ADJ PATTERN ADJCRTDDATECODE &am

Chapter 6 345Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandEXTERNAL TMEXTERNAL MIXER MXRMODEEXT MXR PRE UNPR EXTMXRFFACTORY PRSEL P

346 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandIIF ADJ ON OFF ADJIFINTENSTY —INTERNAL MIXER MXRMODELLAST SPAN SPLAST STA

Chapter 6 347Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandMKR→ MKNMKR ∆→CF MKCFMKR ∆→CF STEP MKSSMKR ∆→CHPWR BW MKDELCHBWMKR ∆→SPA

348 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandPLOT ANNOT PLOTSRCPLOT GRATICUL PLOTSRCPLOT ORG DSP GRAT PLOTORGPLOT TRAC

Chapter 6 349Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandRECALL ERRORS ERRRECALL OPN/SHRT RCLOSCALRECALL PRSEL PK —RECALL STATE R

Chapter 1 35Quick Start GuideReference Level CalibrationReference Level CalibrationRecalibrating the reference level is usually necessary only when th

350 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandSIG TRK ON OFF MKTRACKSINGLE MEASURE MEASSOURCE CAL MENU —SPACE —SPACING/

Chapter 6 351Programming Command Cross ReferenceFront Panel Key Versus CommandVVBW/RBW RATIO VBRV/GHz .25 .50 SWPOUTVID AVG ON OFF VAVGVIDEO TM, VTLVI

352 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyProgramming Command Versus Front PanelKeyThis table is a func

Chapter 6 353Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeySS AUTO CF STEP AUTO MAN(AUTO)Auto-couples center-frequencys

354 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyAUXILIARYCONTROLPSDAC PRESEL MAN ADJ Adjusts or returnspresel

Chapter 6 355Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyCALIBRA TION ADJALL REALIGN LO &IF Initiates power-on ad

356 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyDISPLAY ANNOT ANNOT ON OFF Turns annotation on or off.BLANK B

Chapter 6 357Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyPSDAC PRESEL MAN ADJ Adjusts or returnspreselector-peak DAC

358 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyACPBRPER BURST PERIOD Sets the burst period for anadjacent ch

Chapter 6 359Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyMEASURE/USERCHPWRBW CHPWR BW [ ] Sets the bandwidth for the

36 Chapter1Quick Start GuideFront Panel OverviewFront Panel OverviewFigure 1-10 Front Panel of an 8560 E-Series or EC- Series SpectrumAnalyzer1. FREQU

360 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyPSTATE SAVELOCK ON OFF Protects saved states (save lock).RCLS

Chapter 6 361Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyTRACE DET DETECTOR MODES Specifies video detector type.TRACE

362 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyAgilent 8566A and Agilent 8568A CompatibleCommandsThis is a l

Chapter 6 363Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyE1 MKPK HI Marker to highest peakE2 MKCF Marker to Center Fr

364 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyTB TRB? Trace B DataTable 6-3 Backward-Compatible CommandsAgi

Chapter 6 365Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyMass Memory Module CommandsThe following commands are availa

366 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyIF IF THEN ELSE ENDIF forms a decision and branchingconstruct

Chapter 6 367Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeyOR Sets the origin.OUTPUT Allows the spectrum analyzer to se

368 Chapter6Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Versus Front Panel KeySUM Returns the sum of the amplitudes of the trace elements i

3697 Language Reference

Chapter 1 37Quick Start GuideFront Panel Overview6. The front-panel connectors include an RF input, an active-probepower, a 300 MHz calibrator signal,

370 Chapter7Language ReferenceLanguage Reference FeaturesLanguage Reference FeaturesThis chapter contains complete information for the programmingcomm

Chapter 7 371Language ReferenceSyntax Diagram ConventionsSyntax Diagram ConventionsCommand syntax is represented pictorially.Figure 7-1 Command Syntax

372 Chapter7Language ReferenceSyntax Diagram ConventionsQuery ResponsesFigure 7-2 Numeric Value Query ResponseCommands that set a function to a numeri

Chapter 7 373Language ReferenceSyntax Diagram Conventionsdelimiter !$%&'/:=\@&^`|~A character, chosen from the above list, marks thebegin

374 Chapter7Language ReferenceSyntax Diagram ConventionsIn the syntax diagrams, characters and secondary keywords are shownwithin circles or ovals. Ch

Chapter 7 375Language ReferenceSyntax Diagram ConventionsINT internal (reference, mixer mode)J external mixer frequency bandK external mixer frequency

376 Chapter7Language ReferenceSyntax Diagram ConventionsNOTE After executing a command with EP as a secondary keyword, select anumeric value using the

Chapter 7 377Language ReferenceProgramming CommandsProgramming CommandsThis chapter contains the programming commands. Each spectrumanalyzer command i

378 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPACCL Accelerate Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementACPACCL Accelerate Adjacent Channel PowerMeasurementSyntaxFigure 7-

Chapter 7 379Language ReferenceACPACCL Accelerate Adjacent Channel Power MeasurementQuery ResponseFigure 7-5 ACPACCL Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 71

38 Chapter1Quick Start GuideFront Panel OverviewTable 1-2Connector Frequency Range Amplitude/ VoltageLimitsINPUT 50 Ω 8560E/EC:30 Hz–2.9 GHz (dc coupl

380 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPALPHA Adjacent Channel Power Alpha WeightingACPALPHA Adjacent Channel Power AlphaWeightingSyntaxFigure 7-6 ACPALPHA S

Chapter 7 381Language ReferenceACPALTCH Adjacent Channel Power Alternate ChannelsACPALTCH Adjacent Channel PowerAlternate ChannelsSyntaxFigure 7-8 ACP

382 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPBRPER Adjacent Channel Power Burst PeriodACPBRPER Adjacent Channel Power BurstPeriodSyntaxFigure 7-10 ACPBRPER Syntax

Chapter 7 383Language ReferenceACPBRWID Adjacent Channel Power Burst WidthACPBRWID Adjacent Channel Power BurstWidthSyntaxFigure 7-12 ACPBRWID SyntaxD

384 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPBW Adjacent Channel Power Channel BandwidthACPBW Adjacent Channel Power ChannelBandwidthSyntaxFigure 7-14 ACPBW Synta

Chapter 7 385Language ReferenceACPCOMPUTE Adjacent Channel Power ComputeACPCOMPUTE Adjacent Channel PowerComputeSyntaxFigure 7-16 ACPCOMPUTE SyntaxDes

386 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPCOMPUTE Adjacent Channel Power Computeto obtain a valid measurement.• ERR 910 SPAN>ACP indicates that the frequenc

Chapter 7 387Language ReferenceACPFRQWT Adjacent Channel Power Frequency WeightingACPFRQWT Adjacent Channel PowerFrequency WeightingSyntaxFigure 7-17

388 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPGRAPH Adjacent Channel Power GraphACPGRAPH Adjacent Channel Power GraphSyntaxFigure 7-19 ACPGRAPH SyntaxDescriptionTh

Chapter 7 389Language ReferenceACPGRAPH Adjacent Channel Power GraphQuery ResponseFigure 7-20 ACPGRAPH Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"ACPGRA

Chapter 1 39Quick Start GuideFront Panel OverviewDisplay AnnotationFigure 1-11 Display Annotation1. Number of video averages.2. Logarithmic or linear

390 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPLOWER Lower Adjacent Channel PowerACPLOWER Lower Adjacent Channel PowerSyntaxFigure 7-21 ACPLOWER SyntaxDescriptionTh

Chapter 7 391Language ReferenceACPMAX Maximum Adjacent Channel PowerACPMAX Maximum Adjacent Channel PowerSyntaxFigure 7-23 ACPMAX SyntaxDescriptionThe

392 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPMEAS Measure Adjacent Channel PowerACPMEAS Measure Adjacent Channel PowerSyntaxFigure 7-25 ACPMEAS SyntaxDescriptionT

Chapter 7 393Language ReferenceACPMEAS Measure Adjacent Channel PowerThe current channel spacing and channel bandwidth values are alsodisplayed as fol

394 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPMETHOD Adjacent Channel Power Measurement MethodACPMETHOD Adjacent Channel PowerMeasurement MethodSyntaxFigure 7-26 A

Chapter 7 395Language ReferenceACPMETHOD Adjacent Channel Power Measurement MethodThere are 600 measurement cells per sweep, so thissets one burst RF

396 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPMETHOD Adjacent Channel Power Measurement MethodThe impulsive part of the power is found by the powerdifference betwe

Chapter 7 397Language ReferenceACPMSTATE Adjacent Channel Power Measurement StateACPMSTATE Adjacent Channel PowerMeasurement StateSyntaxFigure 7-28 AC

398 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPMSTATE Adjacent Channel Power Measurement StateParametersCURR (current), DFLT (default)Query ResponseFigure 7-29 ACPM

Chapter 7 399Language ReferenceACPPWRTX Total Power TransmittedACPPWRTX Total Power TransmittedSyntaxFigure 7-30 ACPPWRTX SyntaxDescriptionThe ACPPWRT

4WarrantyThis Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted againstdefects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from dateof shi

40 Chapter1Quick Start GuideFront Panel Overview14.Active special functions: the following characters appear in avertical line alongside the graticule

400 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPRSLTS Adjacent Channel Power Measurement ResultsACPRSLTS Adjacent Channel PowerMeasurement ResultsSyntaxFigure 7-32 A

Chapter 7 401Language ReferenceACPRSLTS Adjacent Channel Power Measurement ResultsThe measurement method and the number of alternate channels youhave

402 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPRSLTS Adjacent Channel Power Measurement ResultsQuery ResponseFigure 7-33 ACPRSLTS Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718

Chapter 7 403Language ReferenceACPSP Adjacent Channel Power Channel SpacingACPSP Adjacent Channel Power ChannelSpacingSyntaxFigure 7-34 ACPSP SyntaxDe

404 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPSP Adjacent Channel Power Channel SpacingQuery ResponseFigure 7-35 ACPSP Query ResponseExample10 REAL Channelsp20 Cha

Chapter 7 405Language ReferenceACPT Adjacent Channel Power T WeightingACPT Adjacent Channel Power T WeightingSyntaxFigure 7-36 ACPT SyntaxDescriptionT

406 Chapter7Language ReferenceACPUPPER Upper Adjacent Channel PowerACPUPPER Upper Adjacent Channel PowerSyntaxFigure 7-38 ACPUPPER SyntaxDescriptionTh

Chapter 7 407Language ReferenceADJALL LO and IF AdjustmentsADJALL LO and IF AdjustmentsSyntaxFigure 7-40 ADJALL SyntaxDescriptionThe ADJALL command ac

408 Chapter7Language ReferenceADJCRT Adjust CRT AlignmentADJCRT Adjust CRT AlignmentSyntaxFigure 7-41 ADJCRT SyntaxDescriptionThe ADJCRT command activ

Chapter 7 409Language ReferenceADJCRT Adjust CRT AlignmentFigure 7-42 CRT Alignment PatternExample10 OUTPUT 718;"ADJCRT;"20 OUTPUT 2;CHR$(25

Chapter 1 41Quick Start GuideRear Panel OverviewRear Panel OverviewThe rear panels of the E-series and EC-series are identical exceptthe earjack on th

410 Chapter7Language ReferenceADJIF Adjust IFADJIF Adjust IFSyntaxFigure 7-43 ADJIF SyntaxDescriptionThe ADJIF command turns the automatic IF adjustme

Chapter 7 411Language ReferenceADJIF Adjust IFQuery ResponseFigure 7-44 ADJIF Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"ADJIF OFF;"20 OUTPUT 718;&

412 Chapter7Language ReferenceAMB Trace A Minus Trace BAMB Trace A Minus Trace BSyntaxFigure 7-45 AMB SyntaxDescriptionThe AMB command subtracts the c

Chapter 7 413Language ReferenceAMB Trace A Minus Trace BQuery ResponseFigure 7-46 AMB Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;"20 OUTPUT 718;

414 Chapter7Language ReferenceAMBPL Trace A Minus Trace B Plus Display LineAMBPL Trace A Minus Trace B Plus DisplayLineSyntaxFigure 7-47 AMBPL SyntaxD

Chapter 7 415Language ReferenceAMBPL Trace A Minus Trace B Plus Display LineQuery ResponseFigure 7-48 AMBPL Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"I

416 Chapter7Language ReferenceAMPCOR Amplitude CorrectionAMPCOR Amplitude CorrectionSyntaxFigure 7-49 AMPCOR SyntaxDescriptionUse AMPCOR to turn the a

Chapter 7 417Language ReferenceAMPCORDATA Amplitude Correction DataAMPCORDATA Amplitude Correction DataSyntaxFigure 7-51 AMPCORDATA SyntaxDescriptionT

418 Chapter7Language ReferenceAMPCORDATA Amplitude Correction DataThe values of the correction points are applied across the activemeasurement range.

Chapter 7 419Language ReferenceAMPCORSIZE Amplitude Correction Data Array SizeAMPCORSIZE Amplitude Correction DataArray SizeSyntaxFigure 7-53 AMPCORSI

42 Chapter1Quick Start GuideRear Panel OverviewCAUTION To prevent damage to the instrument, be sure to set the voltage selectorto the appropriate valu

420 Chapter7Language ReferenceAMPCORRCL Amplitude Correction RecallAMPCORRCL Amplitude Correction RecallSyntaxFigure 7-55 AMPCORRCL SyntaxDescriptionT

Chapter 7 421Language ReferenceAMPCORSAVE Amplitude Correction SaveAMPCORSAVE Amplitude Correction SaveSyntaxFigure 7-56 AMPCORSAVE SyntaxDescriptionT

422 Chapter7Language ReferenceANNOT Annotation On/OffANNOT Annotation On/OffSyntaxFigure 7-57 ANNOT SyntaxDescriptionThe ANNOT command turns the displ

Chapter 7 423Language ReferenceAPB Trace A Plus Trace BAPB Trace A Plus Trace BSyntaxFigure 7-59 APB SyntaxDescriptionThe APB command adds the content

424 Chapter7Language ReferenceAT Input AttenuationAT Input AttenuationSyntaxFigure 7-60 AT SyntaxDescriptionThe AT command sets the amount of attenuat

Chapter 7 425Language ReferenceAT Input AttenuationQuery ResponseFigure 7-61 AT Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"AT UP;"20 OUTPUT 718;&qu

426 Chapter7Language ReferenceAUNITS Absolute Amplitude UnitsAUNITS Absolute Amplitude UnitsSyntaxFigure 7-62 AUNITS SyntaxDescriptionThe AUNITS comma

Chapter 7 427Language ReferenceAUNITS Absolute Amplitude UnitsQuery ResponseFigure 7-63 AUNITS Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"AUNITS DBUV;&q

428 Chapter7Language ReferenceAUTOCPL Auto CoupledAUTOCPL Auto CoupledSyntaxFigure 7-64 AUTOCPL SyntaxDescriptionThe AUTOCPL command sets video bandwi

Chapter 7 429Language ReferenceAXB Trace A Exchange Trace BAXB Trace A Exchange Trace BSyntaxFigure 7-65 AXB SyntaxDescriptionThe AXB command exchange

Chapter 1 43Quick Start GuideRear Panel Overview7. X POSN, Y POSN, and TRACE ALIGN on 8560 E-seriesinstruments allow you to align the spectrum analyz

430 Chapter7Language ReferenceBLANK Blank TraceBLANK Blank TraceSyntaxFigure 7-66 BLANK SyntaxDescriptionThe BLANK command blanks the chosen trace fro

Chapter 7 431Language ReferenceBML Trace B Minus Display LineBML Trace B Minus Display LineSyntaxFigure 7-67 BML SyntaxDescriptionThe BML command subt

432 Chapter7Language ReferenceCARROFF Carrier Off PowerCARROFF Carrier Off PowerSyntaxFigure 7-68 CARROFF SyntaxDescriptionThe CARROFF command measure

Chapter 7 433Language ReferenceCARRON Carrier On PowerCARRON Carrier On PowerSyntaxFigure 7-70 CARRON SyntaxDescriptionThe CARRON command measures the

434 Chapter7Language ReferenceCF Center FrequencyCF Center FrequencySyntaxFigure 7-72 CF SyntaxDescriptionThe CF command sets the center frequency and

Chapter 7 435Language ReferenceCF Center Frequency0 to 13.2E+9 (Agilent 8562E/EC)0 to 26.5E+9 (Agilent 8563E/EC)0 to 40E+9 (Agilent 8564E/EC)0 to 50E+

436 Chapter7Language ReferenceCHANPWR Channel PowerCHANPWR Channel PowerSyntaxFigure 7-74 CHANPWR SyntaxDescriptionThe CHANPWR command measures the po

Chapter 7 437Language ReferenceCHANPWR Channel PowerQuery ResponseFigure 7-75 CHANPWR Query ResponseExample10 REAL Chanbw, Chan_pwr20 Chanbw = 12.830

438 Chapter7Language ReferenceCHANNEL Channel SelectionCHANNEL Channel SelectionSyntaxFigure 7-76 CHANNEL SyntaxDescriptionThe CHANNEL command changes

Chapter 7 439Language ReferenceCHPWRBW Channel Power BandwidthCHPWRBW Channel Power BandwidthSyntaxFigure 7-77 CHPWRBW SyntaxDescriptionThe CHPWRBW co

44 Chapter1Quick Start GuideAssistanceAssistanceProduct maintenance agreements and other customer assistanceagreements are available for Agilent Techn

440 Chapter7Language ReferenceCLRW Clear WriteCLRW Clear WriteSyntaxFigure 7-79 CLRW SyntaxDescriptionThe CLRW command sets the chosen trace to clear-

Chapter 7 441Language ReferenceCNVLOSS Conversion LossCNVLOSS Conversion LossSyntaxFigure 7-80 CNVLOSS SyntaxDescriptionThe CNVLOSS command compensate

442 Chapter7Language ReferenceCNVLOSS Conversion LossQuery ResponseFigure 7-81 CNVLOSS Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;MXRMODE EXT;"2

Chapter 7 443Language ReferenceCONTS Continuous SweepCONTS Continuous SweepSyntaxFigure 7-82 CONTS SyntaxDescriptionThe CONTS command activates the co

444 Chapter7Language ReferenceCOUPLE Input CouplingCOUPLE Input CouplingSyntaxFigure 7-83 COUPLE SyntaxDescriptionThe COUPLE command sets the input co

Chapter 7 445Language ReferenceDELMKBW Occupied Power Bandwidth Within Delta MarkerDELMKBW Occupied Power BandwidthWithin Delta MarkerSyntaxFigure 7-8

446 Chapter7Language ReferenceDELMKBW Occupied Power Bandwidth Within Delta MarkerQuery ResponseFigure 7-86 DELMKBW Query ResponseExample10 REAL Perce

Chapter 7 447Language ReferenceDEMOD DemodulationDEMOD DemodulationSyntaxFigure 7-87 DEMOD SyntaxDescriptionThe DEMOD command activates either AM or F

448 Chapter7Language ReferenceDEMOD DemodulationExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;"20 OUTPUT 718;"FA 88MHZ;FB 108MHZ;"30 OUTPUT 718;"M

Chapter 7 449Language ReferenceDEMODAGC Demodulation Automatic Gain ControlDEMODAGC Demodulation Automatic GainControlSyntaxFigure 7-89 DEMODAGC Synta

Chapter 1 45Quick Start GuideGeneral Safety ConsiderationsGeneral Safety ConsiderationsWARNING Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has

450 Chapter7Language ReferenceDEMODAGC Demodulation Automatic Gain ControlExampleOUTPUT 718;"IP;"OUTPUT 718;"FA 550KHZ;FB 1600KHZ;"

Chapter 7 451Language ReferenceDEMODT Demodulation TimeDEMODT Demodulation TimeSyntaxFigure 7-91 DEMODT SyntaxDescriptionThe DEMODT command selects th

452 Chapter7Language ReferenceDEMODT Demodulation TimeQuery ResponseFigure 7-92 DEMODT Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;"20 OUTPUT 718

Chapter 7 453Language ReferenceDET Detection ModesDET Detection ModesSyntaxFigure 7-93 DET SyntaxDescriptionThe DET command specifies the IF detector u

454 Chapter7Language ReferenceDET Detection ModesIf no detector mode is specified, the following rules determine thechosen detector.1. If video averagi

Chapter 7 455Language ReferenceDL Display LineDL Display LineSyntaxFigure 7-95 DL SyntaxDescriptionThe DL command activates a horizontal display line

456 Chapter7Language ReferenceDL Display LineParametersnumber real. Dependent on the selected amplitude units.UP or DN changes the display line by one

Chapter 7 457Language ReferenceDLYSWP Delay SweepDLYSWP Delay SweepSyntaxFigure 7-97 DLYSWP SyntaxDescriptionDLYSWP delays the start of the sweep unti

458 Chapter7Language ReferenceDLYSWP Delay SweepParametersnumber real from 2 µs to 65,535 msnon-zero Turns on DLYSWP.0 Turns off DLYSWP.Range with Opt

Chapter 7 459Language ReferenceDONE DoneDONE DoneSyntaxFigure 7-99 DONE SyntaxDescriptionThe DONE command sends a "1" to the controller when

46 Chapter1Quick Start Guide8560 E-Series and EC-Series Spectrum Analyzer Documentation Description8560 E-Series and EC-Series SpectrumAnalyzer Docume

460 Chapter7Language ReferenceERR ErrorERR ErrorSyntaxFigure 7-101 ERR SyntaxDescriptionThe ERR command outputs a list of errors present. An error cod

Chapter 7 461Language ReferenceERR ErrorExample10 DIM Err$[200]20 OUTPUT 718;"ERR?;"30 ENTER 718;Err$40 PRINT Err$50 !the following routine

462 Chapter7Language ReferenceET Elapsed TimeET Elapsed TimeSyntaxFigure 7-103 ET SyntaxDescriptionThe ET command returns to the controller the elapse

Chapter 7 463Language ReferenceEXTMXR External Mixer ModeEXTMXR External Mixer ModeSyntaxFigure 7-105 EXTMXR SyntaxDescriptionThe EXTMXR command speci

464 Chapter7Language ReferenceFA Start FrequencyFA Start FrequencySyntaxFigure 7-107 FA SyntaxDescriptionThe FA command sets the start frequency and s

Chapter 7 465Language ReferenceFA Start Frequency0 to 13.2E+9 (Agilent 8562E/EC)0 to 26.5E+9 (Agilent 8563E/EC)0 to 40E+9 (Agilent 8564E/EC)0 to 50E+9

466 Chapter7Language ReferenceFB Stop FrequencyFB Stop FrequencySyntaxFigure 7-109 FB SyntaxDescriptionThe FB command sets the stop frequency and sets

Chapter 7 467Language ReferenceFB Stop FrequencyParametersnumber real from 0 to 2.9E+9 (8560E/EC)0 to 6.5E+9 (Agilent 8561E/EC)0 to 13.2E+9 (Agilent 8

468 Chapter7Language ReferenceFDIAG Frequency DiagnosticsFDIAG Frequency DiagnosticsSyntaxFigure 7-111 FDIAG SyntaxDescriptionThe FDIAG command activa

Chapter 7 469Language ReferenceFDIAG Frequency DiagnosticsQuery ResponseFigure 7-112 FDIAG Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"FDIAG SMP,?;"

Chapter 1 47Quick Start GuideManuals Available SeparatelyManuals Available SeparatelyService GuideThe service guide provides information for servicing

470 Chapter7Language ReferenceFDSP Frequency Display OffFDSP Frequency Display OffSyntaxFigure 7-113 FDSP SyntaxDescriptionThe FDSP command turns off

Chapter 7 471Language ReferenceFDSP Frequency Display OffExample10 OUTPUT 718;"FDSP OFF;"20 OUTPUT 718;"FDSP?;"30 ENTER 718;Fdsp40

472 Chapter7Language ReferenceFFT Fast Fourier TransformFFT Fast Fourier TransformSyntaxFigure 7-115 FFT SyntaxDescriptionThe FFT command performs a d

Chapter 7 473Language ReferenceFFT Fast Fourier TransformThe FFT algorithm assumes that the sampled signal is periodic with anintegral number of perio

474 Chapter7Language ReferenceFFT Fast Fourier TransformExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;"20 OUTPUT 718;"CF 300 MHZ;"30 OUTPUT 718;"S

Chapter 7 475Language ReferenceFOFFSET Frequency OffsetFOFFSET Frequency OffsetSyntaxFigure 7-116 FOFFSET SyntaxDescriptionThe FOFFSET command adds a

476 Chapter7Language ReferenceFOFFSET Frequency OffsetParametersnumber real from 0 to 2.9E+9 (8560E/EC)real from 0 to 6.5E+9 (Agilent 8561E/EC)real fr

Chapter 7 477Language ReferenceFREF Frequency ReferenceFREF Frequency ReferenceSyntaxFigure 7-118 FREF SyntaxDescriptionThe FREF command specifies the

478 Chapter7Language ReferenceFS Full SpanFS Full SpanSyntaxFigure 7-120 FS SyntaxDescriptionThe FS command selects the full frequency span as defined

Chapter 7 479Language ReferenceFULBAND Full BandFULBAND Full BandSyntaxFigure 7-121 FULBAND SyntaxNOTE When in preselected external mixing mode, band

48 Chapter1Quick Start GuideManuals Available Separately

480 Chapter7Language ReferenceFULBAND Full BandExampleLines 40 through 160 are only applicable with firmware revisions≤920528 or with Option 008.10 OUT

Chapter 7 481Language ReferenceGATE GateGATE GateSyntaxFigure 7-122 GATE SyntaxDescriptionThe GATE command turns on or off the time-gating function. W

482 Chapter7Language ReferenceGATE GateFigure 7-123 GATE Query ResponseExampleOUTPUT 718;"GATE ON;"Turns on the gating.

Chapter 7 483Language ReferenceGATECTL Gate ControlGATECTL Gate ControlSyntaxFigure 7-124 GATECTL SyntaxDescriptionThe GATECTL command selects between

484 Chapter7Language ReferenceGD Gate DelayGD Gate DelaySyntaxFigure 7-126 GD SyntaxDescriptionThe GD command sets the delay time from when the gate t

Chapter 7 485Language ReferenceGL Gate LengthGL Gate LengthSyntaxFigure 7-128 GL SyntaxDescriptionThe GL command sets the length of time the time gate

486 Chapter7Language ReferenceGP Gate PolarityGP Gate PolaritySyntaxFigure 7-130 GP SyntaxDescriptionThe GP command sets the polarity (positive or neg

Chapter 7 487Language ReferenceGRAT Graticule On/OffGRAT Graticule On/OffSyntaxFigure 7-132 GRAT SyntaxDescriptionThe GRAT command turns the display g

488 Chapter7Language ReferenceHD HoldHD HoldSyntaxFigure 7-134 HD SyntaxDescriptionThe HD command freezes the active function at its current value. If

Chapter 7 489Language ReferenceHNLOCK Harmonic Number LockHNLOCK Harmonic Number LockSyntaxFigure 7-135 HNLOCK SyntaxDescriptionThe HNLOCK command loc

492 Making Measurements

490 Chapter7Language ReferenceHNLOCK Harmonic Number LockParametersnumber integer from 1 to 54 (for best results, choose fromharmonic numbers shown in

Chapter 7 491Language ReferenceHNUNLK Unlock Harmonic NumberHNUNLK Unlock Harmonic NumberSyntaxFigure 7-137 HNUNLK SyntaxDescriptionThe HNUNLK command

492 Chapter7Language ReferenceID Output IdentificationID Output IdentificationSyntaxFigure 7-138 ID SyntaxDescriptionThe ID command returns the model nu

Chapter 7 493Language ReferenceIDCF Signal Identification to Center FrequencyIDCF Signal Identification to CenterFrequencySyntaxFigure 7-140 IDCF Syntax

494 Chapter7Language ReferenceIDFREQ Signal Identified FrequencyIDFREQ Signal Identified FrequencySyntaxFigure 7-141 IDFREQ SyntaxDescriptionThe IDFREQ

Chapter 7 495Language ReferenceIP Instrument PresetIP Instrument PresetSyntaxFigure 7-143 IP SyntaxDescriptionThe IP command sets the spectrum analyze

496 Chapter7Language ReferenceIP Instrument PresetDEMODULATION FM OFF; AM OFFDEMODULATION TIME 1 secondDETECTOR NORMALDISPLAY LINE 0 dBm, OFFEXT MIXER

Chapter 7 497Language ReferenceIP Instrument PresetExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;"20 ENDSQUELCH OFFSQUELCH LEVEL −120 dBmSWEEP TIME 60 ms,

498 Chapter7Language ReferenceLG Logarithmic ScaleLG Logarithmic ScaleSyntaxFigure 7-144 LG SyntaxDescriptionThe LG command selects a 1, 2, 5, or 10 d

Chapter 7 499Language ReferenceLG Logarithmic ScaleExample10 OUTPUT 718;"LG 10DB;"20 OUTPUT 718;"AUNITS DBMV;"30 OUTPUT 718;"

Contents51. Quick Start GuideWhat You'll Find in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Chapter2Making MeasurementsMaking MeasurementsMaking MeasurementsThis chapter demonstrates spectrum analyzer measurementtechniques with examples of

500 Chapter7Language ReferenceLN Linear ScaleLN Linear ScaleSyntaxFigure 7-146 LN SyntaxDescriptionThe LN commandselects a linear amplitude scale.Meas

Chapter 7 501Language ReferenceMBIAS Mixer BiasMBIAS Mixer BiasSyntaxFigure 7-147 MBIAS SyntaxDescriptionThe MBIAS command sets the bias for an extern

502 Chapter7Language ReferenceMBIAS Mixer BiasParametersnumber real from 0.01 mA to −0.01 mA.UP or DN increments of 0.1 mA.Preset StateOffQuery Respon

Chapter 7 503Language ReferenceMEANPWR Mean Power MeasurementMEANPWR Mean Power MeasurementSyntaxFigure 7-149 MEANPWR SyntaxDescriptionThe MEANPWR com

504 Chapter7Language ReferenceMEANPWR Mean Power MeasurementQuery ResponseFigure 7-150 MEANPWR Query ResponseExample10 REAL Onrange20 Onrange = 1030 O

Chapter 7 505Language ReferenceMEAS Measurement StatusMEAS Measurement StatusSyntaxFigure 7-151 MEAS SyntaxDescriptionThe MEAS command query returns t

506 Chapter7Language ReferenceMINH Minimum HoldMINH Minimum HoldSyntaxFigure 7-153 MINH SyntaxDescriptionThe MINH command updates the chosen trace wit

Chapter 7 507Language ReferenceMKA Marker AmplitudeMKA Marker AmplitudeSyntaxFigure 7-154 MKA SyntaxDescriptionThe MKA command returns the amplitude o

508 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKBW Marker BandwidthMKBW Marker BandwidthSyntaxFigure 7-156 MKBW SyntaxDescriptionWhen used remotely, the MKBW command

Chapter 7 509Language ReferenceMKCF Marker to Center FrequencyMKCF Marker to Center FrequencySyntaxFigure 7-157 MKCF SyntaxDescriptionThe MKCF command

Chapter 2 51Making MeasurementsExample 1: Resolving Closely Spaced Signals (with Resolution Bandwidth)Example 1: Resolving Closely Spaced Signals(with

510 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKCHEDGE Marker to Channel EdgesMKCHEDGE Marker to Channel EdgesSyntaxFigure 7-158 MKCHEDGE SyntaxDescriptionThe MKCHEDG

Chapter 7 511Language ReferenceMKD Marker DeltaMKD Marker DeltaSyntaxFigure 7-159 MKD SyntaxDescriptionThe MKD command places a second marker on the t

512 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKD Marker DeltaQuery ResponseFigure 7-160 MKD Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;CF 450MHZ;SP 400MHZ;"20

Chapter 7 513Language ReferenceMKDELCHBW Delta Markers to Channel Power BandwidthMKDELCHBW Delta Markers to ChannelPower BandwidthSyntaxFigure 7-161 M

514 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKDR Reciprocal of Marker DeltaMKDR Reciprocal of Marker DeltaSyntaxFigure 7-162 MKDR SyntaxDescriptionThe MKDR command

Chapter 7 515Language ReferenceMKDR Reciprocal of Marker DeltaQuery ResponseFigure 7-163 MKDR Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"CF 300MHZ;SP 20

516 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKF Marker FrequencyMKF Marker FrequencySyntaxFigure 7-164 MKF SyntaxDescriptionThe MKF command places an active marker

Chapter 7 517Language ReferenceMKF Marker Frequencyfrom 18E+9 to 325E+9 in external mixer mode.Query ResponseFigure 7-165 MKF Query ResponseExample10

518 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKFC Frequency CounterMKFC Frequency CounterSyntaxFigure 7-166 MKFC SyntaxDescriptionThe MKFC command activates a freque

Chapter 7 519Language ReferenceMKFCR Frequency Counter ResolutionMKFCR Frequency Counter ResolutionSyntaxFigure 7-167 MKFCR SyntaxDescriptionThe MKFCR

52 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 1: Resolving Closely Spaced Signals (with Resolution Bandwidth)To resolve two signals with a frequency separatio

520 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKFCR Frequency Counter ResolutionExample10 INPUT "ENTER IN THE DESIRED CENTER FREQUENCY, IN MHZ",Freq20 INPUT

Chapter 7 521Language ReferenceMKMCF Marker Mean to the Center FrequencyMKMCF Marker Mean to the CenterFrequencySyntaxFigure 7-169 MKMCF SyntaxDescrip

522 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKMIN Marker to MinimumMKMIN Marker to MinimumSyntaxFigure 7-170 MKMIN SyntaxDescriptionThe MKMIN command places an acti

Chapter 7 523Language ReferenceMKN Marker NormalMKN Marker NormalSyntaxFigure 7-171 MKN SyntaxDescriptionThe MKN command places an active marker on th

524 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKN Marker NormalParametersnumber real from 0 to 2.9E+9 (8560E/EC)0 to 6.5E+9 (Agilent 8561E/EC)0 to 13.2E+9 (Agilent 85

Chapter 7 525Language ReferenceMKNOISE Marker NoiseMKNOISE Marker NoiseSyntaxFigure 7-173 MKNOISE SyntaxDescriptionThe MKNOISE command sets the detect

526 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKNOISE Marker Noise20 ENTER 718;Amp_130 OUTPUT 718;"MKD UP UP;MKNOISE ON;MKA?;MKNOISE OFF;"40 ENTER 718;Amp_2

Chapter 7 527Language ReferenceMKOFF Marker OffMKOFF Marker OffSyntaxFigure 7-175 MKOFF SyntaxDescriptionThe MKOFF command turns off the active marker

528 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKPK Peak SearchMKPK Peak SearchSyntaxFigure 7-176 MKPK SyntaxDescriptionThe MKPK command places a marker on the highest

Chapter 7 529Language ReferenceMKPK Peak Search60 OUTPUT 718;"TS;MKPK HI;MKD;MKPK NH;"70 OUTPUT 718;"MKA?;"80 ENTER 718;Delta_ampl

Chapter 2 53Making MeasurementsExample 1: Resolving Closely Spaced Signals (with Resolution Bandwidth)Stepping Through a Measurement of Two Signals of

530 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKPT Marker ThresholdMKPT Marker ThresholdSyntaxFigure 7-177 MKPT SyntaxDescriptionThe MKPT command sets the minimum amp

Chapter 7 531Language ReferenceMKPT Marker ThresholdExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;"20 INPUT "ENTER START FREQUENCY, IN MHZ",Start

532 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKPX Peak ExcursionMKPX Peak ExcursionSyntaxFigure 7-179 MKPX SyntaxDescriptionThe MKPX command defines what constitutes

Chapter 7 533Language ReferenceMKPX Peak ExcursionFigure 7-180 MKPX Determines Which Signals are Considered PeaksParametersnumber real from 0.1 to 10

534 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKPX Peak ExcursionExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;FA 250MHZ;FB 1300MHZ;"20 INPUT "ENTER IN PEAK EXCURSION, IN D

Chapter 7 535Language ReferenceMKRL Marker to Reference LevelMKRL Marker to Reference LevelSyntaxFigure 7-182 MKRL SyntaxDescriptionThe MKRL command s

536 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKSP Marker Delta to SpanMKSP Marker Delta to SpanSyntaxFigure 7-183 MKSP SyntaxDescriptionThe MKSP command sets the fre

Chapter 7 537Language ReferenceMKSS Marker to Center Frequency Step-SizeMKSS Marker to Center Frequency Step-SizeSyntaxFigure 7-184 MKSS SyntaxDescrip

538 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKT Marker TimeMKT Marker TimeSyntaxFigure 7-185 MKT SyntaxDescriptionThe MKT command places a marker at a position that

Chapter 7 539Language ReferenceMKTRACK Signal TrackMKTRACK Signal TrackSyntaxFigure 7-187 MKTRACK SyntaxDescriptionThe MKTRACK command locates the act

54 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 1: Resolving Closely Spaced Signals (with Resolution Bandwidth)Figure 2-3 Bandwidth Shape FactorUse a 100 kHz re

540 Chapter7Language ReferenceMKTRACK Signal TrackQuery ResponseFigure 7-188 MKTRACK Query ResponseExample10 INPUT "ENTER IN CENTER FREQUENCY, IN

Chapter 7 541Language ReferenceML Mixer LevelML Mixer LevelSyntaxFigure 7-189 ML SyntaxDescriptionThe ML command specifies the maximum signal level tha

542 Chapter7Language ReferenceML Mixer LevelExample10 OUTPUT 718;"ML −40DBM;"20 OUTPUT 718;"ML?;"30 ENTER 718;Ml40 PRINT Ml50 END

Chapter 7 543Language ReferenceMXMH Maximum HoldMXMH Maximum HoldSyntaxFigure 7-191 MXMH SyntaxDescriptionThe MXMH command updates the chosen trace wi

544 Chapter7Language ReferenceMXRMODE Mixer ModeMXRMODE Mixer ModeSyntaxFigure 7-192 MXRMODE SyntaxDescriptionThe MXRMODE command specifies the mixer m

Chapter 7 545Language ReferenceNORMLIZE Normalize Trace DataNORMLIZE Normalize Trace DataSyntaxFigure 7-194 NORMALIZE SyntaxDescriptionThe NORMLIZE co

546 Chapter7Language ReferenceNORMLIZE Normalize Trace DataQuery ResponseFigure 7-195 NORMALIZE Query ResponseExampleThe following example is for use

Chapter 7 547Language ReferenceNRL Normalized Reference LevelNRL Normalized Reference LevelSyntaxFigure 7-196 NRL SyntaxDescriptionThe NRL command set

548 Chapter7Language ReferenceNRL Normalized Reference LevelThe NRL command recalls the last calibration run. If one of the earliershort or thru state

Chapter 7 549Language ReferenceNRL Normalized Reference Level210 OUTPUT 718;"TS;DONE?;"220 ENTER 718;Done230 LOCAL 718240 END

Chapter 2 55Making MeasurementsExample 1: Resolving Closely Spaced Signals (with Resolution Bandwidth)Figure 2-4 100 kHz Bandwidth ResolutionFigure 2-

550 Chapter7Language ReferenceNRPOS Normalized Reference PositionNRPOS Normalized Reference PositionSyntaxFigure 7-198 NRPOS SyntaxDescriptionThe NRPO

Chapter 7 551Language ReferenceNRPOS Normalized Reference PositionQuery ResponseFigure 7-199 NRPOS Query ResponseExampleThe following example is for u

552 Chapter7Language ReferenceOCCUP Percent Occupied Power BandwidthOCCUP Percent Occupied Power BandwidthSyntaxFigure 7-200 OCCUP SyntaxDescriptionTh

Chapter 7 553Language ReferenceOP Output Display ParametersOP Output Display ParametersSyntaxFigure 7-202 OP SyntaxDescriptionThe OP command requests

554 Chapter7Language ReferencePLOT Plot DisplayPLOT Plot DisplaySyntaxFigure 7-204 PLOT SyntaxDescriptionThe PLOT command copies the specified display

Chapter 7 555Language ReferencePLOT Plot DisplayExample10 OUTPUT 705;"OP;"20 ENTER 705;P1x,P1y,P2x,P2y30 ON INTR 7 GOTO Done40 ENABLE INTR 7

556 Chapter7Language ReferencePLOTORG Display OriginsPLOTORG Display OriginsSyntaxFigure 7-205 PLOTORG SyntaxDescriptionThe PLOTORG command specifies w

Chapter 7 557Language ReferencePLOTORG Display OriginsExample10 OUTPUT 705;"OP;"20 ENTER 705;P1x,P1y,P2x,P2y30 OUTPUT 718;"PLOTORG GRT;

558 Chapter7Language ReferencePLOTSRC Plot SourcePLOTSRC Plot SourceSyntaxFigure 7-207 PLOTSRC SyntaxDescriptionThe PLOTSRC command specifies the sourc

Chapter 7 559Language ReferencePLOTSRC Plot SourceQuery ResponseFigure 7-208 PLOT SRC Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 705;"OP;"20 ENTER 705;P

56 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 2: Improving Amplitude Measurements with AmpcorExample 2: Improving AmplitudeMeasurements with AmpcorWhat Is Amp

560 Chapter7Language ReferencePP Preselector PeakPP Preselector PeakSyntaxFigure 7-209 PP SyntaxDescriptionThe PP command peaks the preselector in the

Chapter 7 561Language ReferencePRINT PrintPRINT PrintSyntaxFigure 7-210 PRINT SyntaxDescriptionThe PRINT command initiates an output of the screen dat

562 Chapter7Language ReferencePRINT PrintExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;"20 OUTPUT 718;"CF 300MHZ;SP 1MHZ;TS;DONE?;"30 ENTER 718;Done40

Chapter 7 563Language ReferencePSDAC Preselector DAC NumberPSDAC Preselector DAC NumberSyntaxFigure 7-211 PSDAC SyntaxDescriptionThe PSDAC command adj

564 Chapter7Language ReferencePSDAC Preselector DAC NumberExample10 OUTPUT 718;"CF 3GHZ;SP 500KHZ;"20 OUTPUT 718;"TS;MKPK HI;MKCF;TS;PP

Chapter 7 565Language ReferencePSTATE Protect StatePSTATE Protect StateSyntaxFigure 7-213 PSTATE SyntaxDescriptionThe PSTATE command prevents storing

566 Chapter7Language ReferencePSTATE Protect StateExample10 OUTPUT 718;"PSTATE ON;"20 OUTPUT 718;"PSTATE?;"30 ENTER 718;State40 PR

Chapter 7 567Language ReferencePWRBW Power Bandwidth (Full Trace)PWRBW Power Bandwidth (Full Trace)SyntaxFigure 7-215 PWRBW SyntaxDescriptionThe PWRBW

568 Chapter7Language ReferencePWRBW Power Bandwidth (Full Trace)Example10 DISP "CONNECT CAL OUT TO INPUT"20 OUTPUT 718;"IP;"30 OUT

Chapter 7 569Language ReferenceRB Resolution BandwidthRB Resolution BandwidthSyntaxFigure 7-217 RB SyntaxDescriptionThe RB command sets the resolution

Chapter 2 57Making MeasurementsExample 2: Improving Amplitude Measurements with AmpcorFigure 2-6 Ampcor Measurement SetupSet up the measurement.1. Zer

570 Chapter7Language ReferenceRB Resolution BandwidthParametersnumber integer from 1 to 2E+6, or 10 to 2E+6 for Option 103.Numbers are rounded to the

Chapter 7 571Language ReferenceRBR Resolution Bandwidth to Span RatioRBR Resolution Bandwidth to Span RatioSyntaxFigure 7-219 RBR SyntaxDescriptionThe

572 Chapter7Language ReferenceRBR Resolution Bandwidth to Span RatioExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;"20 OUTPUT 718;"CF 1.2GHZ;SP 200MHZ;"

Chapter 7 573Language ReferenceRCLOSCAL Recall Open/Short AverageRCLOSCAL Recall Open/Short AverageSyntaxFigure 7-221 RCLOSCAL SyntaxDescriptionThe RC

574 Chapter7Language ReferenceRCLOSCAL Recall Open/Short Average160 ENTER 718;Done170 PRINT "RECONNECT DUT. PRESS CONTINUE WHEN READY."180 P

Chapter 7 575Language ReferenceRCLS Recall StateRCLS Recall StateSyntaxFigure 7-222 RCLS SyntaxDescriptionThe RCLS command recalls to the display a pr

576 Chapter7Language ReferenceRCLT Recall TraceRCLT Recall TraceSyntaxFigure 7-223 RCLT SyntaxDescriptionThe RCLT command recalls previously saved tra

Chapter 7 577Language ReferenceRCLTHRU Recall ThruRCLTHRU Recall ThruSyntaxFigure 7-224 RCLTHRU SyntaxDescriptionThe RCLTHRU command recalls the inter

578 Chapter7Language ReferenceRCLTHRU Recall Thru170 ENTER 718;Done180 OUTPUT 718;"NRPOS 8;TS;"190 PAUSE200 !demonstrate recall of thru trac

Chapter 7 579Language ReferenceREV Revision NumberREV Revision NumberSyntaxFigure 7-225 REV SyntaxDescriptionThe REV command sends to the computer the

58 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 2: Improving Amplitude Measurements with Ampcor6. On the spectrum analyzer, press CAL, MORE 1 OF 2, AMPCOR MENU,

580 Chapter7Language ReferenceRL Reference/Range LevelRL Reference/Range LevelSyntaxFigure 7-227 RL SyntaxDescriptionThe RL command sets the reference

Chapter 7 581Language ReferenceRL Reference/Range LevelTable 7-8 Frequency Ranges and Minimum Reference Level (0 dB InputAttenuation)Minimum Reference

582 Chapter7Language ReferenceRL Reference/Range LevelParametersnumber dependent on the chosen amplitude units.UP or DN increments by one vertical div

Chapter 7 583Language ReferenceRLCAL Reference Level CalibrationRLCAL Reference Level CalibrationSyntaxFigure 7-229 RLCAL SyntaxDescriptionThe RLCAL c

584 Chapter7Language ReferenceRLCAL Reference Level CalibrationExample10 INTEGER Rlcal,Fw_rev20 DIM Model$[80]30 OUTPUT 718;"Revision?;"40 E

Chapter 7 585Language ReferenceROFFSET Amplitude Reference OffsetROFFSET Amplitude Reference OffsetSyntaxFigure 7-230 ROFFSET SyntaxDescriptionThe ROF

586 Chapter7Language ReferenceROFFSET Amplitude Reference OffsetQuery ResponseFigure 7-231 ROFFSET Query ResponseExample10 INPUT "ENTER REFERENCE

Chapter 7 587Language ReferenceRQS Request Service ConditionsRQS Request Service ConditionsSyntaxFigure 7-232 RQS SyntaxDescriptionThe RQS command set

588 Chapter7Language ReferenceRQS Request Service ConditionsQuery ResponseFigure 7-233 RQS Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;CF 300MHZ

Chapter 7 589Language ReferenceSAVES Save StateSAVES Save StateSyntaxFigure 7-234 SAVES SyntaxDescriptionThe SAVES commandsavesthe currently displayed

Chapter 2 59Making MeasurementsExample 2: Improving Amplitude Measurements with AmpcorUsing the ampcor data.1. With ampcor on, the amplitude measured

590 Chapter7Language ReferenceSAVET Save TraceSAVET Save TraceSyntaxFigure 7-235 SAVET SyntaxDescriptionThe SAVET command saves the selected trace in

Chapter 7 591Language ReferenceSER Serial NumberSER Serial NumberSyntaxFigure 7-236 SER SyntaxDescriptionThe SER command returns the spectrum analyzer

592 Chapter7Language ReferenceSIGID Signal IdentificationSIGID Signal IdentificationSyntaxFigure 7-238 SIGID SyntaxDescriptionThe SIGID command identifie

Chapter 7 593Language ReferenceSIGID Signal IdentificationQuery ResponseFigure 7-239 SIGID Query Responsewhere 1 = manual mode is active and 0 = auto m

594 Chapter7Language ReferenceSNGLS Single SweepSNGLS Single SweepSyntaxFigure 7-240 SNGLS SyntaxDescriptionThe SNGLS command selects the single-sweep

Chapter 7 595Language ReferenceSP Frequency SpanSP Frequency SpanSyntaxFigure 7-241 SP SyntaxDescriptionThe SP command sets the frequency span. The ce

596 Chapter7Language ReferenceSP Frequency SpanParametersnumber real from 0 to 2.9E+9 (8560E/EC)0 to 6.5E+9 (Agilent 8561E/EC)0 to 13.2E+9 (Agilent 85

Chapter 7 597Language ReferenceSQUELCH SquelchSQUELCH SquelchSyntaxFigure 7-243 SQUELCH SyntaxDescriptionThe SQUELCH command adjusts the squelch level

598 Chapter7Language ReferenceSQUELCH SquelchParametersnumber real from −220 to 30.UP or DN increments by 1 vertical division.Preset StateOffQuery Res

Chapter 7 599Language ReferenceSRCALC Source Leveling ControlSRCALC Source Leveling ControlSyntaxFigure 7-245 SRCALC SyntaxDescriptionThe SRCALC comma

6Contents6. Programming Command Cross ReferenceProgramming Command Cross Reference Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 3: ModulationExample 3: ModulationWhat Is Modulation?Modulation is the act of translating some low frequency or

600 Chapter7Language ReferenceSRCCRSTK Coarse Tracking AdjustSRCCRSTK Coarse Tracking AdjustSyntaxFigure 7-247 SRCCRSTK SyntaxDescriptionThe SRCCRSTK

Chapter 7 601Language ReferenceSRCCRSTK Coarse Tracking AdjustExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;"20 OUTPUT 718;"FA 300KHZ;FB 1GHZ;"30 OUTPU

602 Chapter7Language ReferenceSRCFINTK Fine Tracking AdjustSRCFINTK Fine Tracking AdjustSyntaxFigure 7-249 SRCFINTK SyntaxDescriptionThe SRCFINTK comm

Chapter 7 603Language ReferenceSRCFINTK Fine Tracking AdjustQuery ResponseFigure 7-250 SRCFINTK Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;"20 O

604 Chapter7Language ReferenceSRCPOFS Source Power OffsetSRCPOFS Source Power OffsetSyntaxFigure 7-251 SRCPOFS SyntaxDescriptionThe SRCPOFS command of

Chapter 7 605Language ReferenceSRCPOFS Source Power OffsetQuery ResponseFigure 7-252 SRCPOFS Query ResponseExampleOUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;"OUTP

606 Chapter7Language ReferenceSRCPSTP Source Power StepSRCPSTP Source Power StepSyntaxFigure 7-253 SRCPSTP SyntaxDescriptionThe SRCPSTP command sets t

Chapter 7 607Language ReferenceSRCPSTP Source Power StepExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;"20 OUTPUT 718;"CF 300MHZ;SP 0HZ;TS;"30 OUT

608 Chapter7Language ReferenceSRCPSWP Source Power SweepSRCPSWP Source Power SweepSyntaxFigure 7-255 SRCPSWP SyntaxDescriptionThe SRCPSWP command acti

Chapter 7 609Language ReferenceSRCPSWP Source Power SweepQuery ResponseFigure 7-256 SRCPSWP Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;"20

Chapter 2 61Making MeasurementsExample 3: ModulationFigure 2-7 An Amplitude-Modulated SignalNOTE Unequal amplitudes of the lower and upper sidebands i

610 Chapter7Language ReferenceSRCPWR Source PowerSRCPWR Source PowerSyntaxFigure 7-257 SRCPWR SyntaxDescriptionThe SRCPWR command turns the built-in t

Chapter 7 611Language ReferenceSRCPWR Source PowerParametersnumber real from −10 dBm to +2.8 dBm; 0.05 dB resolution viaGPIB.UP or DN increments in st

612 Chapter7Language ReferenceSRCTKPK Source Tracking PeakSRCTKPK Source Tracking PeakSyntaxFigure 7-259 SRCTKPK SyntaxDescriptionThe SRCTKPK command

Chapter 7 613Language ReferenceSRQ Service RequestSRQ Service RequestSyntaxFigure 7-260 SRQ SyntaxDescriptionThe SRQ command triggers a service reques

614 Chapter7Language ReferenceSS Center Frequency Step-SizeSS Center Frequency Step-SizeSyntaxFigure 7-261 SS SyntaxDescriptionThe SS command sets the

Chapter 7 615Language ReferenceSS Center Frequency Step-SizeParametersnumber real from 25 to 26.50E+9 (hardware dependent).UP or DN increments in a 1,

616 Chapter7Language ReferenceST Sweep TimeST Sweep TimeSyntaxFigure 7-263 ST SyntaxDescriptionThe ST command sets the sweep time. This is normally a

Chapter 7 617Language ReferenceST Sweep TimeParametersnumber real from 50 ms to 100s with spans greater than 0 Hz(50 ms to 2000s for Agilent 8562E/EC,

618 Chapter7Language ReferenceSTB Status Byte QuerySTB Status Byte QuerySyntaxFigure 7-265 STB SyntaxDescriptionThe STB command returns to the control

Chapter 7 619Language ReferenceSTB Status Byte QueryQuery ResponseFigure 7-266 STB Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;CF 300MHZ;SP 20MH

62 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 3: ModulationThe following equation also determines percentage of modulation usingamplitude units in volts:Frequ

620 Chapter7Language ReferenceSTOREOPEN Store OpenSTOREOPEN Store OpenSyntaxFigure 7-267 STOREOPEN SyntaxDescriptionThe STOREOPEN command saves the cu

Chapter 7 621Language ReferenceSTOREOPEN Store OpenExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;"20 OUTPUT 718;"FA 300KHZ;FB 1GHZ;"30 OUTPUT 718

622 Chapter7Language ReferenceSTORESHORT Store ShortSTORESHORT Store ShortSyntaxFigure 7-268 STORESHORT SyntaxDescriptionThe STORESHORT command takes

Chapter 7 623Language ReferenceSTORESHORT Store ShortExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;"20 OUTPUT 718;"FA 300KHZ;FB 1GHZ;"30 OUTPUT 7

624 Chapter7Language ReferenceSTORETHRU Store ThruSTORETHRU Store ThruSyntaxFigure 7-269 STORETHRU SyntaxDescriptionThe STORETHRU command stores a thr

Chapter 7 625Language ReferenceSTORETHRU Store ThruExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;"20 OUTPUT 718;"FA 300KHZ;FB 1GHZ;"30 OUTPUT 718

626 Chapter7Language ReferenceSWPCPL Sweep CoupleSWPCPL Sweep CoupleSyntaxFigure 7-270 SWPCPL SyntaxDescriptionThe SWPCPL command selects either a sti

Chapter 7 627Language ReferenceSWPCPL Sweep CoupleExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;"20 OUTPUT 718;"FA 300KHZ;FB 1GHZ;"30 OUTPUT 718;

628 Chapter7Language ReferenceSWPOUT Sweep OutputSWPOUT Sweep OutputSyntaxFigure 7-272 SWPOUT SyntaxDescriptionThe SWPOUT command selects the sweep-re

Chapter 7 629Language ReferenceSWPOUT Sweep OutputQuery ResponseFigure 7-273 SWPOUT Query ResponseExample10 INPUT "SELECT THE SIGNAL OUTPUT OF J8

Chapter 2 63Making MeasurementsExample 3: Modulation3. Figure 2-10 contains Bessel functions for determining modulation.(Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 on pa

630 Chapter7Language ReferenceTDF Trace Data FormatTDF Trace Data FormatSyntaxFigure 7-274 TDF SyntaxDescriptionThe TDF command selects the format use

Chapter 7 631Language ReferenceTDF Trace Data FormatQuery ResponseFigure 7-275 TDF Query ResponseExample10 REAL A(1:601)20 OUTPUT 718;"IP;CF 300M

632 Chapter7Language ReferenceTH ThresholdTH ThresholdSyntaxFigure 7-276 TH SyntaxDescriptionThe TH command sets the minimum amplitude level and clips

Chapter 7 633Language ReferenceTH ThresholdParametersnumber dependent upon the chosen amplitude units.UP or DN increments by one vertical division.Pre

634 Chapter7Language ReferenceTITLE Title EntryTITLE Title EntrySyntaxFigure 7-278 TITLE SyntaxDescriptionThe TITLE command places character data in t

Chapter 7 635Language ReferenceTITLE Title EntrySee the programming example for an example of a title with a specialcharacter in it.Parametermsb lengt

636 Chapter7Language ReferenceTM Trigger ModeTM Trigger ModeSyntaxFigure 7-279 TM SyntaxDescriptionThe TM command selects a trigger mode. Selected tri

Chapter 7 637Language ReferenceTM Trigger Modeselected level. Video triggering is not available forresolution bandwidths ≤100 Hz.Preset StateFree-run

638 Chapter7Language ReferenceTRA/TRB Trace Data Input/OutputTRA/TRB Trace Data Input/OutputSyntaxFigure 7-281 TRA/TRB SyntaxDescriptionThe TRA and TR

Chapter 7 639Language ReferenceTRA/TRB Trace Data Input/OutputQuery ResponseFigure 7-282 TRA/TRB Query ResponseExample10 REAL A(1:601)20 OUTPUT 718;&q

64 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 3: Modulation4. Knowing that the desired deviation is 25 kHz, and choosing themodulation index of the first carri

640 Chapter7Language ReferenceTRA/TRB Trace Data Input/Output270 END IF280 SUBEND290 SUB Get_data(Fa,Fb,Rl,Rb,Vb,St,Lg,Aunits$)300 OUTPUT 718;"FA

Chapter 7 641Language ReferenceTRIGPOL Trigger PolarityTRIGPOL Trigger PolaritySyntaxFigure 7-283 TRIGPOL SyntaxDescriptionSelects the edge (positive

642 Chapter7Language ReferenceTS Take SweepTS Take SweepSyntaxFigure 7-285 TS SyntaxDescriptionTS commands the spectrum analyzer to take one full swee

Chapter 7 643Language ReferenceTWNDOW Trace WindowTWNDOW Trace WindowSyntaxFigure 7-286 TWNDOW SyntaxNOTE The destination trace is not currently used,

644 Chapter7Language ReferenceTWNDOW Trace WindowPreset StateHANNINGExample10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;"20 OUTPUT 718;"CF 300 MHZ;"30 OUTPUT

Chapter 7 645Language ReferenceVAVG Video AverageVAVG Video AverageSyntaxFigure 7-287 VAVG SyntaxDescriptionThe VAVG command activates the video avera

646 Chapter7Language ReferenceVAVG Video AverageParametersnumber integer from 1 to 999.UP or DN increments by 1.Preset State100, offQuery ResponseFigu

Chapter 7 647Language ReferenceVB Video BandwidthVB Video BandwidthSyntaxFigure 7-289 VB SyntaxDescriptionThe VB command specifies the video bandwidth.

648 Chapter7Language ReferenceVB Video BandwidthWhen the sweep time is <30 ms and the resolution bandwidth is ≥300Hz, then the narrowest video band

Chapter 7 649Language ReferenceVBR Video Bandwidth to Resolution Bandwidth RatioVBR Video Bandwidth to ResolutionBandwidth RatioSyntaxFigure 7-291 VBR

Chapter 2 65Making MeasurementsExample 3: Modulation• Gradually change the modulation frequency (or change theamplitude of the modulation signal) and

650 Chapter7Language ReferenceVBR Video Bandwidth to Resolution Bandwidth RatioQuery ResponseFigure 7-292 VBR Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"

Chapter 7 651Language ReferenceVIEW View TraceVIEW View TraceSyntaxFigure 7-293 VIEW SyntaxDescriptionThe VIEW command displays the current contents o

652 Chapter7Language ReferenceVTL Video Trigger LevelVTL Video Trigger LevelSyntaxFigure 7-294 VTL SyntaxDescriptionThe VTL commands sets the video tr

Chapter 7 653Language ReferenceVTL Video Trigger LevelPreset State0 dBmQuery ResponseFigure 7-295 VTL Query ResponseExample10 OUTPUT 718;"TM VID;

654 Chapter7Language ReferenceVTL Video Trigger Level

6558 Options and Accessories

656 Chapter8Options and AccessoriesOptionsOptionsOptions tailor the spectrum analyzer to your needs. Order options bythe option number when you order

Chapter 8 657Options and AccessoriesOptionsDelete mass memory module (Option 104) deletes the moduleused to expand user memory which allows storage an

658 Chapter8Options and AccessoriesOptionsCommercial calibration with test data(Option UK6) spectrum analyzer is shipped with a commercialcalibration

Chapter 8 659Options and AccessoriesAccessories AvailableAccessories AvailableA number of accessories are available from Agilent Technologies to helpy

66 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 3: ModulationFigure 2-13 FM Signal with Carrier at a NullFigure 2-14 FM Signal with First Sidebands at a NullNOT

660 Chapter8Options and AccessoriesAccessories AvailableAgilent 86205A RF bridge has a frequency range of 300 kHz to 6GHz. This general-purpose, 50Ω b

Chapter 8 661Options and AccessoriesAccessories AvailableAgilent 11970V millimeter harmonic mixer is a broadbandharmonic mixer used to extend the freq

662 Chapter8Options and AccessoriesAccessories AvailableAgilent 85671A Phase Noise Measurement Utility is a softwaremeasurement utility that makes it

Chapter 8 663Options and AccessoriesAccessories Availablepart number 8120-6164 50 GHz RF cable is used for connecting thedevice under test to the RF i

664 Chapter8Options and AccessoriesAccessories AvailableTransit case (p/n 9211-5604) provides extra protection for frequenttravel situations. The tran

6659 If You Have a Problem

666 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemWhat You'll Find in This ChapterWhat You'll Find in This ChapterThis chapter provides information for troub

Chapter 9 667If You Have a ProblemSpectrum Analyzer ProblemsSpectrum Analyzer ProblemsIf you need additional information, or want to order parts, opti

668 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemSpectrum Analyzer Problems• Review the test procedure that was being used when the problemoccurred. Are all the setti

Chapter 9 669If You Have a ProblemAgilent 85629B Test and Adjustment ModuleAgilent 85629B Test and Adjustment ModuleThe test and adjustment module (TA

Chapter 2 67Making MeasurementsExample 4: Harmonic DistortionExample 4: Harmonic DistortionWhat Is Harmonic Distortion?Most transmitting devices and s

670 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemAgilent 85620A Mass Memory ModuleAgilent 85620A Mass Memory ModuleIf the mass memory module functions are missing whe

Chapter 9 671If You Have a ProblemReplacing the BatteryReplacing the BatteryIf the battery that maintains the spectrum analyzer random accessmemory is

672 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemPower RequirementsPower RequirementsThe power requirements for the spectrum analyzer are listed in Table9-2.Setting t

Chapter 9 673If You Have a ProblemPower RequirementsChecking the FuseThe type of ac line input fuse depends on the input line voltage. Use thefollowin

674 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemPower RequirementsFigure 9-2 AC Power Cables Available

Chapter 9 675If You Have a ProblemProceduresProceduresThe following adjustment and troubleshooting procedures are includedhere.:• Trace Alignment - us

676 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemProceduresReference Level Calibration1. Press PRESET.2. Connect a 50Ω coaxial cable (such as Agilent 10503A) between

Chapter 9 677If You Have a ProblemProceduresPlotting and Printing Directly1. The printer or plotter must be connected to the spectrum analyzerGPIB bus

678 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemServicing the Spectrum Analyzer YourselfServicing the Spectrum Analyzer YourselfIf you want to service the spectrum a

Chapter 9 679If You Have a ProblemCalling Agilent Technologies Sales and Service OfficesCalling Agilent Technologies Sales and ServiceOfficesAgilent Tec

68 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 4: Harmonic DistortionFigure 2-15 Input Signal and Harmonics1. Set the video bandwidth to improve visibility by

680 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemReturning Your Spectrum Analyzer for ServiceReturning Your Spectrum Analyzer for ServiceIf you are returning the anal

Chapter 9 681If You Have a ProblemReturning Your Spectrum Analyzer for ServiceFigure 9-4 Shipping Container and Cushioning MaterialsItem Description P

682 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemReturning Your Spectrum Analyzer for ServiceOther PackagingCAUTION Spectrum Analyzer damage can result from using pac

Chapter 9 683If You Have a ProblemReturning Your Spectrum Analyzer for ServiceTable 9-3 Agilent Technologies Sales and Service OfficesUNITED STATESInst

684 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemSerial NumbersSerial NumbersAgilent Technologies makes frequent improvements to its products toenhance their performa

Chapter 9 685If You Have a ProblemElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electroniccomponen

686 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemElectrostatic DischargeReducing Potential for ESD DamageThe suggestions that follow may help reduce ESD damage that o

Chapter 9 687If You Have a ProblemElectrostatic DischargeTable 9-4 Static-Safe AccessoriesAccessory Description PartNumberStatic-control mat andground

688 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemError MessagesError MessagesError messages are displayed in the lower right-hand corner of theanalyzer display. These

Chapter 9 689If You Have a ProblemError MessagesEliminating Error MessagesIt might be possible to eliminate some error messages by running theLO and I

Chapter 2 69Making MeasurementsExample 4: Harmonic DistortionFigure 2-16 Peak of Signal is Positioned at Reference Level for MaximumAccuracyPlace a se

690 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemError MessagesError Code ListingError codes and their associated messages are listed in numeric orderbelow. Error cod

Chapter 9 691If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 124 NOP IBLK I-block format not valid here.ERR 125 NOP STRNG Strings are not valid for this comm

692 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemError MessagesError codes 200 through 299 relate to ADC hardware/firmwarefailures. Instrument service is required.ERR

Chapter 9 693If You Have a ProblemError MessagesError codes 300 through 399 relate to LO and RFhardware/firmware failures. Instrument service is requir

694 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 321 FREQ ACC Main roller tuning sensitivity is not greaterthan zero.ERR 322 FREQ ACC Main roller

Chapter 9 695If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 356 SPAC CAL Sweep data problem finding "bucket 1" of thespan accuracy calibration sweep

696 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 411 RBW 10K Unable to adjust 10 kHz RES BW pole 3.ERR 412 RBW 10K Unable to adjust 10 kHz RES BW

Chapter 9 697If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 443 RBW 3K Unable to adjust 3 kHz RES BW pole 2.ERR 444 RBW 3K Unable to adjust 3 kHz RES BW pol

698 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 474 RBW 1M Unable to adjust 1 MHz RES BW.ERR 475 RBW 30K Unable to adjust 30 kHz RES BW.ERR 476

Chapter 9 699If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 507 AMPL 1M Unable to adjust amplitude of 1 MHz RES BW.ERR 508 AMPL 30K Insufficient gain during

Contents7CHANPWR Channel Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436CHANNEL Channel

70 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 4: Harmonic DistortionFigure 2-17 Harmonic Distortion in dBc (marker threshold set to −70 dB)Find the harmonic d

700 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 528 RBW <300 Unable to adjust less than 300 Hz RES BWs.DC level at ADC cannot be calibrated.ERR

Chapter 9 701If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 558 LOG AMPL Unable to adjust amplitude in log scale.ERR 559 LOG AMPL Unable to adjust amplitude

702 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 585 RBW 300K Unable to adjust 300 kHz RES BW.ERR 586 RBW 1M Unable to adjust 1 MHz RES BW.ERR 587

Chapter 9 703If You Have a ProblemError MessagesError codes 700 through 799 relate to digital and checksumfailures. Instrument service is required.ERR

704 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 751 SYSTEM Hardware/firmware interaction, floatingoverflow; check other errors.ERR 752 SYSTEM Hardwa

Chapter 9 705If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 902 BAD NORM A normalization error will occur if the currentspectrum analyzer state is not the sa

706 Chapter9If You Have a ProblemError MessagesERR 920 RBW>CHBW The resolution bandwidth is too wide,compared to the channel bandwidth, to obtain

IndexIndex 707Symbols# ALT CHANNELS softkey, 204OCCUPIED, 257% occupied power, 257.5 V/GHz (FAV) softkey, 204Numerics0 10V LO SWP softkey, 20410 MHz E

708 IndexIndexanalyzer status byte, 333ANNOT command, 422ANNOT HELP softkey, 217ANNOT ON OFF softkey, 218annotation on/off, 422annotation plots, 259AP

IndexIndex 709CRT adjustmentalignment, 227TRACE ALIGN, 43X POSN, 43Y POSN, 43CRT alignment, 408CTRLA command, 365CTRLB command, 365CTRLC command, 365C

Chapter 2 71Making MeasurementsExample 4: Harmonic DistortionFigure 2-18 Percentage of Distortion versus Harmonic AmplitudeFind the harmonic distortio

710 IndexIndexFFA command, 464FACTORY PRSEL PK softkey,237fast Fourier transform, 237, 472fault isolation routine, 669FAV output, 43FB command, 466FDI

IndexIndex 711input connectorsalternate sweep output, 43external leveling, 43external trigger and gatedvideo, 42IF, 38RF, 38input coupling, 444input m

712 IndexIndexMEAN command, 366MEANPWR command, 503MEAS command, 505MEAS/USER key, 249measure adjacent channel power,392measurement techniques, 50meas

IndexIndex 713peak excursion, 532PEAK EXCURSN softkey, 70,257peak method, 121PEAK METHOD softkey, 258peak pulse power, 163peak response routine, 284pe

714 IndexIndexrecommended path, 371REF LVL ADJ softkey, 272REF LVL OFFSET softkey, 273REF LVL softkey, 92, 93, 272reference frequency, 477reference le

IndexIndex 715SQUELCH ON OFF softkey, 279SRC PWR OFFSET softkey, 280SRC PWR ON OFF softkey, 86,280SRC PWR STP SIZE softkey, 280SRCALC command, 599SRCC

716 IndexIndexparameter, 306TRACE key, 283trace mathA + B, 423A B, 412A B + DL, 414A+BA, 206A-B+DLA, 206A-BA, 206B DL, 431B-DLB, 220functions, 319rule

72 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 4: Harmonic DistortionAn Alternative Harmonic Measurement Method:Procedure BThis method is somewhat longer, but

Chapter 2 73Making MeasurementsExample 4: Harmonic DistortionFigure 2-19 Input Signal Displayed in a 1 MHz SpanMeasure the second harmonic1. PressMKR,

74 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 4: Harmonic DistortionFigure 2-20 Second Harmonic Displayed in dBcPercent of Harmonic DistortionThe total percen

Chapter 2 75Making MeasurementsExample 5: Third-Order Intermodulation DistortionExample 5: Third-Order IntermodulationDistortionWhat Is Intermodulatio

76 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 5: Third-Order Intermodulation DistortionFigure 2-21 Third-Order Intermodulation Test Setup2. Set one source to

Chapter 2 77Making MeasurementsExample 5: Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion8. To resolve the distortion products, reduce the resolution bandwidth

78 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 5: Third-Order Intermodulation Distortionb. Set the reference level to this value by pressing MKR →,MARKER → REF

Chapter 2 79Making MeasurementsExample 5: Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion13.To measure a distortion product:a. PressPEAK SEARCH to place a mark

8ContentsMKCHEDGE Marker to Channel Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .510MKD Marker Delta . . . .

80 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 5: Third-Order Intermodulation DistortionFigure 2-25 Display with TitleSave the measurement informationThe save

Chapter 2 81Making MeasurementsExample 6: AM and FM DemodulationExample 6: AM and FM DemodulationWhat is AM and FM Demodulation?Amplitude modulation (

82 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 6: AM and FM DemodulationFigure 2-26 AM and FM Demodulation Test SetupSet the start and stop frequencies2. Tune

Chapter 2 83Making MeasurementsExample 6: AM and FM Demodulationa. Press AUX CTRL AM/FM DEMOD to access the demodulation menu.b. Activate a marker by

84 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsWhat Are Stimulus-Response Measurement

Chapter 2 85Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response Measurements The same measurement can be made using an 8560E/EC (withoutOption 002), Agile

86 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsSet the spectrum analyzer2. To activate the tracking generator menu, pressAUX C

Chapter 2 87Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsFigure 2-32 Adjust analyzer settings according to the measurementrequirement.6

88 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsFigure 2-33 Decrease the resolution bandwidth to improve sensitivity.NOTE Track

Chapter 2 89Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsFigure 2-34 Manual tracking adjustment compensates for tracking error.Calibrat

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90 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsFigure 2-35 Guided calibration routines prompt the user.Figure 2-36 The thru tr

Chapter 2 91Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsThe units of the reference level, dB, reflect this relative measurement(see Fig

92 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsFigure 2-38 Measure the rejection range with delta markers.Activating normaliza

Chapter 2 93Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsFigure 2-39 NORM REF LVL adjusts the trace without changing analyzersettings.R

94 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsFigure 2-40 Increase the dynamic measurement range by using RANGE LVL.If the ac

Chapter 2 95Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsUsing Range Level versus Using Normalized Reference LevelThe following example

96 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsFigure 2-42 NORM REF LVL is a trace function.After returningNORM REF LVL to 0 d

Chapter 2 97Making MeasurementsExample 7: Stimulus-Response MeasurementsFigure 2-42 shows that NORM REF LVL is a trace function that canposition the a

98 Chapter2Making MeasurementsExample 8: External Millimeter Mixers (Unpreselected)Example 8: External Millimeter Mixers(Unpreselected)External millim

Chapter 2 99Making MeasurementsExample 8: External Millimeter Mixers (Unpreselected)Figure 2-44 External Mixer Setup (a) without Bias; (b) with BiasNO