Agilent Technologies 8510C Owner's manual

Agilent Technologies
8510C Network Analyzer System
Operating and Programming Manual
For use with Firmware Revision C.07.XX with CRT display
For use with Firmware Revision C.08.XX or greater with LCD
Serial Numbers
This manual applies directly to instruments with
this serial prefix number or above: 3031A.
Part Number: 08510-90281
Printed in USA
May 2001
Edition 3.0
Supersedes January 31, 1994
© Copyright Agilent Technologies 1989, 1994, 2001

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Safety and Regulatory Information
Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with safety markings
and instructions b efore you operate this instrument.
This pro duct has been designed and tested in accordance with the standards listed on the
Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The
documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure
safe op eration and to maintain the pro duct in a safe condition.
Caution
The CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of the instrument. Do not pro ceed b eyond a caution sign until the
indicated conditions are fully understo o d and met.
Warning
The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do
not proceed beyondaWARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
When you see this symbol on your instrument, you should refer to the
instrument's instruction manual for imp ortant information.
The CSA mark is the Canadian Standards Association safet
y mark.
The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Communit
y.Ifitis
accompanied byayear, it indicates the year the design was proven.
This symb ol indicates that the instrument requires alternating current (ac) input.
This symbol is used to mark the STANDBY/OFF p osition of the power line
switch.
This symbol is used to mark the ON p osition of the p o
wer line switch.
This text indicates that the instrument is an industrial Scientic and Medical
Group 1 Class A product (CISPER 11, Clause 4).
The C-tick mark is a registered trademark of the Sp ectrum Management Agency
of Australia. This signies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework
regulations under the terms of Radio communications Act of 1992.
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General Safety Considerations
Warning
This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing ground
incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a
socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the
protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the
product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Before applying power, verify that the product is configured to match the
available main power source as described in the input power configuration
instructions. If this product is to be powered by autotransformer, make sure
the common terminal is connected to the neutral (grounded) side of the ac
power supply.
If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal
condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.
Caution
Always use the three-prong ACpower cord supplied with this pro duct.
Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause
pro duct damage.
Ventilation Requirements: When installing the pro duct in a cabinet, the
convection into and out of the pro duct must not be restricted. The ambient
temperature (outside the cabinet) must not b e restricted. The ambient
temperature (outside the cabinet) must b e less than the maximum op erating
temperature of the pro duct by4
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for every 100 watts dissipated in the
cabinet. If the total p ower dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800
watts forced convection must b e used.
This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and P
ollution
Degree 2 p er IEC 1010 and 664 resp ectiv
ely.
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Acoustic Noise Emissions Declaration
This is to declare that this instrument is in conformance with the German Regulation on
Noise Declaration for Machines (Laermangab e nach der Maschinenlaermrerordnung 0 3.
GSGV Deutschland).
Acoustic Noise Emission/Geraeuschemission
LpA < 70 dB LpA < 70 dB
Operator p osition am Arbeitsplatz
normal op eration normaler Betrieb
Per ISO 7779 nach DIN 45635 t. 19
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Introduction
This 8510C Operating and Programming Manual is designed to provide you with
comprehensive tutorial material to help you learn typical applications and operating details of
the Agilent 8510 network analyzer system.
A companion volume, the 8510 Keyword Dictionary provides a complete alphab etical list of
8510 front-panel hardkeys, menu softkeys, and programming mnemonics. Eachentry also
includes information ab out how to use the function in programmed op eration.
Note
The original 8510C incorp orated a catho de ray tub e (CRT) based display. The
current design incorp orates a liquid crystal display (LCD). In this manual
references to either CRT or LCD apply to both display designs unless noted
otherwise.
Systems with a CRT based display in the 85101C use rmware revision
C.07.XX or greater.
Systems with an LCD require rmware revision C.08.00 or greater.
Note
In this manual, the terms GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) and
HP-IB (Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus) refer to the same proto col.
Instrument softkeys for HP-IB related functions use \HP-IB", for example,
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
HP-IB ADDRESSES or
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
HP-IB CONFIGURE .
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Typeface Conventions
The following conventions are used in the 8510C Operating and Programming Manual and the
Keyword Dictionary .
Italics
Italic type is used for emphasis, and for titles of manuals and other publications. It is also
used to designate a variable entry value.
Computer
Computer typ e is used for information displayed on the instrument and to designate a
programming command or series of commands.
4
Hardkeys
5
Instrumentkeys are represented in \key cap." You are instructed to press a hardkey.
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Softkeys
Softkeys are lo cated along side of the displa
y, and their functions depend on the current
display. These keys are represented in \softkey." You are instructed to select a softkey.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014
Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1799
USA
Declares that the product:
Product Name: Network Analyzer
Model Number: 8510C
Product Options: This declaration covers all options of the above product.
Conforms to the following product specifications:
EMC: IEC 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998
CISPR 11:1990 / EN 55011-1991 (Group 1, Class A)
IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1998 / EN 61000-4-2:1995 (4 kV CD, 8 kV AD)
IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1995 (3 V/m, 80 - 1000 MHz)
IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995 (0.5 kV sig. lines, 1 kV power lines)
IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1996 (0.5 kV L-L, 1 kV L-G)
IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1998 (3 V, 0.15 – 80 MHz)
IEC 61000-4-11:1994 / EN 61000-4-11:1998 (1 cycle, 100%)
Safety: IEC 61010-1:1990 + A1:1992 + A2:1995 / EN 61010-1:1993 +A2:1995
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE-marking accordingly.
Santa Rosa, CA, USA 28 February, 2001 Greg Pfeiffer/Quality Engineering Manager
For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or distributor.

Contents
1. Introduction to the 8510C Network Analyzer System
Intro duction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
8510 Network Analyzer System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
FrontPanel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Display Mo des and Annotation Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Channel/Parameter Identication Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Stimulus Values Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
ActiveEntry Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Knowing When a Function Is Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Recognizing Mutually-Exclusiv e Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Title Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
System Messages Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Enhancement Annotation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Softkey Menu and Marker List Display Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Using ENTRY Blo ck Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Uparrow( 4
85
) and Downarrow( 4
95
) Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Using Numeric Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Using Units Terminator Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Using the Prior Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Using the Backspace Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Using the 4
=MARKER
5 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Using ACTIVE CHANNEL Blo ck Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Coupling Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Coupling Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Using MENUS Blo ck Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Using STIMULUS, PARAMETER, FORMAT, and RESPONSE Blo cks Keys . 1-11
Using INSTRUMENT STATE Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Using AUXILIARY MODE Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Using MEASUREMENT Blo ck Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Using the Menus, Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
To Create, Edit, or Delete a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
To Adjust the Date/Time Clo ck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
The Analyzer Remembers Previous Settings (Limited Instrument State) . 1-14
INSTRUMENT STATE Blo ck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
4
USER PRESET
5 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Saving and Recalling Complete Instrument States . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
4
LOCAL
5 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
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