Agilent Technologies E4418B User manual

Agilent EPM and EPM-P Series
Power Meters
E-series Power Sensors
Configuration Guide
EPM Series Power Meters:
E4418B Power Meter (single channel)
E4419B Power Meter (dual channel)
EPM-P Series Power Meters:
E4416A Power Meter (single channel)
E4417A Power Meter (dual channel)
E-series Power Sensors:
E441XA C Power Sensors
(10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, sensor dependent)
E9300 Average Power Sensors
(9 kHz to 18 GHz, sensor dependent)
E9320 Peak and Average Power Sensors
(50 MHz to 18 GHz, sensor dependent)
Introduction
This configuration guide describes standard configurations, options
and compatible accessories. For full specifications, see EPM Series
Power Meters and E-Series Power Sensors Technical Specifications
(Agilent literature number 5965-6382E), or EPM-P Series Power
Meters and E9320 Power Sensors Technical Specifications
(Agilent literature number 5980-1469E). Contact your local
Agilent Technologies representative at the offices listed on the
back of this guide if you need more information.
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EPM-P series power meters
The EPM-P series power meters provide peak, peak-to-average ratio,
average and time-gated power measurements. For peak, peak-to-average
ratio and time-gated measurements, the EPM-P series must operate
with the E-series E9320 power sensors. For average power measure-
ments only, the EPM-P series power meters are compatible with all the
8480 series power sensors, the E-series C , the E-series E9300 average
power sensors, and the E-series E9320 power sensors.
The standard EPM-P series power meters include:
• Single-channel power meter, order E4416A
or dual-channel power meter, order E4417A
• Input sensor connector(s) on front panel
• Reference calibrator connector on front panel
• Hardcopy English-language Installations Guide
•CD- om, the English-language and localized User’s Guide,
the English-language Programming Guide and the
Agilent EPM-P analyzer software
• Supplied accessories:
Power sensor cable (1.5 meter (5 ft) E9288A)
One per E4416A and two per E4417A
Power cord (plug matches destination requirements)
EPM series power meters
The EPM series power meters provide average power measurements.
The standard E4418B and E4419B power meters include:
• Single-channel power meter, order E4418B
or Dual-channel power meter, order E4419B
• Input sensor connector(s) on front panel
• Reference calibrator connector on front panel
• English-language User’s Guide and Programming Guide
• Supplied Accessories:
Power sensor cable (1.5 meter (5 ft) 11730A).
One per E4418B and two per E4419B
Power cord (plug matches destination requirements)
E-series power sensors
The standard E4412A and E4413A C power sensors include:
• Power sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz, order E4412A
Power sensor 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz, order E4413A
• English-language Operating and Service Manual
The standard E9300 average power sensors include:
+20 to –60 dBm:
• Power sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz, order E9300A
• Power sensor 10 MHz to 6 GHz, order E9301A
• Power sensor 9 kHz to 6 GHz, order E9304A
+30 to –50 dBm:
• Power sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz, order E9300
• Power sensor 10 MHz to 6 GHz, order E9301

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+44 to –30 dBm:
• Power sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz, order E9300B
• Power sensor 10 MHz to 6 GHz, order E9301B
•English-language Operating and Service Manual
(also available as Agilent part number E9300-90009)
The standard E9320 Peak and Average Power Sensors include:
• Power sensor, 50 MHz to 6 GHz, 300 kHz bandwidth, order E9321A
• Power sensor, 50 MHz to 6 GHz, 1.5 MHz bandwidth, order E9322A
• Power sensor, 50 MHz to 6 GHz, 5 MHz bandwidth, order E9323A
• Power sensor, 50 MHz to 18 GHz, 300 kHz bandwidth, order E9325A
• Power sensor, 50 MHz to 18 GHz, 1.5 MHz bandwidth, order E9326A
• Power sensor, 50 MHz to 18 GHz, 5 MHz bandwidth, order E9327A
• English-Language Operating and Service Manual
Compatibility
Power sensor compatibility
For compatibility of Power Meters, Power Sensors and Power Sensor
Cables please refer to the table below.
Firmware compatibility
The table below shows the required revision of firmware for operation
of the E9300 power sensors as well as the part number of the required
hardware upgrade kit.
Firmware upgrade information can be accessed from the orld ide
eb, free of charge. It can also be purchased as a firmware upgrade kit,
Agilent part number E4418-61035. The hardware upgrade is a simple
upgrade and the kit provides the parts required. The upgrade can be
performed at any local Service Center or at a customer site.
1. Please refer to the firmware compatibility table to ensure compatibility for this combination.
Power sensors Power meters Power sensor cables
EPM-P series EPM series 11730 E9288
power meters power meters sensor cables sensor cables
(grey) (blue)
E441X family Yes Yes Yes Yes
E9300 family Yes Yes1Yes Yes
E9320 family Yes No No Yes
8480 series Yes Yes Yes Yes
E4418A/E4419A E4418B/E4419B
Firmware Hardware Firmware
E9300A/01A/04A Rev A1.04.00/A2.04.00 E4418-60021 Rev A1.04.00/A2.04.00
E9300H/01H Rev A1.06.00/A2.06.00 E4418-60021 Rev A1.06.00/A2.06.00
E9300B/01B Rev A1.06.00/A2.06.00 E4418-60021 Rev A1.06.00/A2.06.00

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Hardware options
The following options are available on the EPM and EPM-P power
meters.
Service and support options
Special options
Special options for EPM-P series power meters, EPM series power
meters, and E-series sensors are available. Contact your local Agilent
representative for more information.
Option Description EPM-P series EPM series
power meters power meters
001 Internal rechargeable battery No Yes
002 Rear panel sensor input(s)
(Power ref on front panel) Yes Yes
003 Rear panel sensor input(s)
(Power ref on rear panel) Yes Yes
004 Delete the power sensor cable Yes Yes
9081One instrument rackmount kit Yes Yes
9092 Two instrument rackmount kit Yes Yes
Option Description EPM-P series EPM series
power meters power meters
W30 3 years customer return repair service n/a3 n/a3
W32 3 years customer return
calibration service Yes Yes
W34 3 years customer return standards
compliance calibration service Yes Yes
W50 5 years customer return repair service Yes Yes
W52 5 years customer return
calibration service Yes Yes
W54 5 years customer return standards
compliance calibration service Yes Yes
1. Also available as Agilent part number 5063-9240.
2. Also available as Agilent part numbers 5063-9212 and 5061-9694.
3. The EPM and EPM-P series power meters are supplied with a 3-year customer return
repair service as standard.

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Documentation
• The EPM power meters supply the standard documentation in
hard copy.
• The EPM-P power meters provide a hardcopy Installation Guide
which includes all languages and a CD-ROM which contains the
Agilent EPM-P analyzer software, User’s Guide and Programming
Guide. The localized versions of the Users Guide are included
on the CD.
Localization options
The following table supplies the option number as well as the Agilent
part number to order the documentation.
The following options provide a hardcopy of the localized User’s Guide.
For the EPM-P the localized manuals are all available on the CD-ROM
supplied with the product. The localized options for the EPM-P provide
a hardcopy of the localized User’s Guide and an English hardcopy of the
Programming Guide.
Calibration options
Supplies ANSI Z540 certificate of calibration with data, Option A6J
Note: Option A6J supercedes Options 1BN, 1BP and UK6.
Power sensors E4412A/13A E9300 E9320
User’s Guide E4412-90001 E9300-90016 E9321-90001
Add manual set Opt 0B1 Opt 0B1 Opt 0B1
Agilent part numbers
Option E4418B E4419B EPM-P series E4412/3A E9300
power meter power meter power meters sensors sensors
ABD - German E4418-90033 E4419-90007 E4416-90006 E4412-90003 E9300-90011
ABE - Spanish E4418-90036 E4419-90010 E4416-90007 E4412-90005 E9300-90013
ABF - French E4418-90034 E4419-90008 E4416-90008 E4412-90002 E9300-90010
ABJ - Japan E4418-90037 E4419-90013 E4416-90009 E4412-90006 E9300-90014
ABZ - Italian E4418-90035 E4419-90009 E4416-90010 E4412-90004 E9300-90012
AB1 - Korean E9300-90015
Power meters EPM-P series EPM series
power meters power meters
User’s Guide Opt 0BK (hard copy) Opt 916 (additional)
E4416-90004 E4418-90032 (E4418B)
E4419-90006 (E4419B)
Programming Guide Opt 0BK (hard copy) Opt 916 (additional)
E4416-90005 E4418-90029
Service Manual Opt 0B3 Opt 915
E4416-90014 E4418-90030
Component level Opt 0BV
Service documentation E4418-90031
Delete manual set Opt 0B0
Add manual set Opt 0BK Opt 916

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Accessories available
•E9288A-C power sensor cables (refer to the compatibility section):
1.5 meters (5 ft) E9288A
3 meters (10 ft) E9288B
10 meters (31 ft) E9288C
•11730A-F power sensor cables: (refer to the compatibility section)
1.5 meters (5 ft) 11730A
3 meters (10 ft) 11730B
6.1 meters (20 ft) 11730C
15.2 meters (50 ft) 11730D
30.5 meters (100 ft) 11730E
61 meters (200 ft) 11730F
•Accessory pouch, 34161A
Holds accessories supplied or ordered
•Basic instrument transit case, 34131A
Protects the power meter during transit
•Soft carry/operating case, 34141A
Power meter with battery option can be operated in case
•Spare battery, E9287A
Extra battery for EPM series power meters with Option 001
Auxiliary equipment
The 11683A range calibrator verifies the accuracy and linearity of the
EPM-P and EPM series power meters. Outputs corresponding to meter
readings of 3, 10, 30, 100 and 300 µ and 1, 3, 10, 30 and 100 m are
provided. Calibration uncertainty is ±0.25% on all ranges.

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Literature reference
EPM-P Series Power Meters and E9320 Sensors, Product Overview,
5980-1471E
EPM-P Series Power Meters and E9320 Sensors, Technical Specifications,
5980-1469E
EPM-P Series Single and Dual Channel Power Meters, Demo Guide,
5988-1605EN
EPM-P Series Power Meters, CD- OM,
E4416-90022
Choosing the ight Power Meter and Sensor, Product Note,
5968-7150E
EPM Series Power Meter and E-Series Power Sensors, Technical Specifications,
5965-6382E
EPM Series Power Meter and E-Series Power Sensors, Brochure,
5965-6380E
Fundamentals of F and Microwave Power Measurements,
Application Note 64-1,
5965-6630E
4 Steps for better Power Measurements, Application Note 64-4,
5965-8167E
E-Series E9300 Power Sensors, Product Overview,
5968-4960E

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