Agilent Technologies E4418B User manual

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E4418B Power Meter
User’s Guide
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Power Meter User's Guide
This Power Meter User's Guide for the Agilent Technologies Model E4418B Power
Meter being delivered under U.S. Navy Contract Number N00104-07-R-DC15 has been
modified to comply with the requirements of that contract.
Manual Part Number E4418-90065
August 2007
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Legal Information
Notice
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Certification
Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the
time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its
calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of
Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility,
and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization
members.
Warranty
This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty
period, Agilent Technologies will at its option, either repair or replace products which
prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to
a service facility designated by Agilent Technologies. Buyer shall prepay shipping
charges to Agilent Technologies and Agilent Technologies shall pay shipping charges,
duties, and taxes for products returned to Aglent Technologies from another country.
Agilent Technologies warrants that its software and firmware designated by Agilent
Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions
when properly installed on that instrument. Agilent Technologies does not warrant
that the operation of the instrument, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free.

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Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or
inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing,
unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental
specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance. NO
OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. HP SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exclusive Remedies
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY.

Equipment Operation
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Equipment Operation
Warnings and Cautions
This guide uses warnings and cautions to denote hazards.
WARNING A warning calls attention to a procedure, practice or the like, which, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or the loss
of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning until the indicated conditions
are fully understood and met.
Caution A caution calls attention to a procedure, practice or the like which, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or the
destruction of part or all of the equipment. Do not proceed beyond a caution
until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Personal Safety Considerations
WARNING This is a Safety Class I 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 the
instrument, is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional
interruption is prohibited.
If this instrument is not used as specified, the protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired. This instrument must be used in a normal
condition (in which all means of protection are intact) only.
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.
For continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuse(s)
only with fuses of the same type and rating (for example, normal blow,
time delay, etc.). The use of other fuses or material is prohibited.

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General Safety Considerations
WARNING Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has been properly
grounded through the protective conductor of the ac power cable to a
socket outlet provided with protective earth contact.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside or
outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal
can result in personal injury.
Caution Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the
instrument with protective covers removed should be performed only by
trained service personnel.
Markings
The CE mark shows that the product complies with all the
relevant European legal Directives (if accompanied by a
year, it signifies when the design was proven.
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du
Canada.
This is the symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical
Group 1 Class A product.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian
Standards Association.
External Protective Earth Terminal.
While this is a Class I product, provided with a protective
earthing conductor in a power cord, an external protective
earthing terminal has also been provided. This terminal is for
use where the earthing cannot be assured. At least an 18AWG
earthing conductor should be used in such an instance, to
ground the instrument to an assured earth terminal.
ICES/NMB-001
ISMGROUP 1
CLASS A

General Safety Considerations
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IEC 1010-1 Compliance
This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication
61010-1 +A1:1992 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use and has been supplied in a safe condition. The instruction
documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the
user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in a safe condition.
Statement of Compliance
This product has been designed and tested for compliance with IEC 60529 (1989)
Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code). Level IPx4 is attained if,
and only if, the carry case( Agilent Technologies part number 34141A) is fitted.
User Environment
This product is designed for use in a sheltered environment (avoiding extreme
weather conditions) in accordance with Pollution Degree 3 defined in IEC 60664-1,
with the carry case (Agilent Technologies part number 34141A) fitted over the
instrument.
The product is suitable for indoor use only, when this carry case is not fitted.
Installation Instructions
To avoid unnecessary over-temperature conditions, while this carry case is fitted do
not apply an ac mains supply voltage, only operate your Agilent Technologies
E4418B from the battery pack.

Regulatory Information
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Regulatory Information
Sound Emission
Herstellerbescheinigung
Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der
Maschinenlarminformationsverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.
• Sound Pressure LpA < 70 dB.
• Am Arbeitsplatz.
• Normaler Betrieb.
• Nach DIN 45635 T. 19 (Typprufung).
Manufacturers Declaration
This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound
DIN 45635 T. 19 (Typprufung).
• Sound Pressure LpA < 70 dB.
• At operator position.
• Normal operation.
• According to ISO 7779 (Type Test).
Australian EMC Regulations
The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency of
Australia. This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework
Regulations under the terms of the Radiocommunications Act of 1992.
Europe Contact:
N279

Regulatory Information
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Your local Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office or Agilent Technologies GmbH, Department 2Q / Standards
Europe, Herrenberger Strasse 130, D7030 Boblinger (Fax; [phone]).
Declaration of Conformity
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014
Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies
Manufacturer's Address: South Queensferry
West Lothian, EH30 9TG
Scotland, United Kingdom
Declares that the product
Product Name:Single Channel Power Meter
Model Numbers: Agilent E4418B
Product Options: This declaration covers all options of the above products as detailed in
TCF A-5951-9852-02
Conforms with the protection requirements of European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation
of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Against EMC test specifications EN 55011:1991 (Group 1, Class A) and EN 50082-1:1992
As Detailed in: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Technical Construction File (TCF) No. A-5951-9852-01
Assessed by: Dti Appointed Competent Body
EMC Test Centre,
GEC-Marconi Avionics Ltd.,
Maxwell Building,
Donibristle Industrial Park,
KY11 5LB
Scotland, United Kingdom
Technical Report Number:6893/2200/CBR, dated 23 September 1997
Supplementary Information: The product conforms to the following safety standards
EN61010-1 (1993) / IEC 1010-1 (1990) + A1 (1992)
CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
EN60825-1 (1994) / IEC 825-1 (1993)
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the
CE-marking accordingly. This product is also designed to meet IPx4 in accordance with IEC 60529:1989 / EN
60529:1992.
South Queensferry, Scotland 22 October 1998
Location Date R.M. Evans / Quality Manager

List of Related Publications
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List of Related Publications
The Agilent E4418B is also available in the following languages:
• English Language User’s Guide - Standard
• German Language User’s Guide - Option ABD
• Spanish Language User’s Guide - Option ABE
• French Language User’s Guide - Option ABF
• Italian Language User’s Guide - Option ABZ
• Japanese Language User’s Guide - Option ABJ
Agilent Technologies E4418B/E4419B Programming Guide is shipped as standard.
Agilent Technologies E4418B/E4419B Service Guide is available by ordering Option
915.
Agilent Technologies E4418B/E4419B CLIPs (Component Location and Information
Pack) is available by ordering E4418-90031.
Useful information on SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)
can be found in:
•A Beginner’s Guide to SCPI, which is available by ordering Agilent
Technologies Part Number 5010-7166.
• The SCPI reference manuals which are available from:
SCPI Consortium,
8380 Hercules Drive, Suite P3,
La Mesa, CA 91942, USA.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Agilent Technologies E4418B Options
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Agilent Technologies E4418B Options
The Agilent E4418B power meters have the following options available:
• Option 001, supplies an internal rechargeable battery providing full
instrument functionality when access to an ac power outlet is not available.
• Option 002, supplies parallel rear panel sensor input(s). The power reference
oscillator output is on the front panel.
• Option 003, supplies parallel rear panel sensor input(s). The power reference
oscillator output is also on the rear panel.
• Option 004, deletes the Agilent 11730A sensor cable(s) provided.
• Option 0BO, deletes manual set.
• Option 908, provides rackmount kit for one instrument.
• Option 909, provides rackmount kit for two instruments.
• Option 915, provides the Agilent E4418B/E4419B Service Guide.
• Option 916, provides an additional Agilent E4418B User’s Guide and
Agilent E4418B/E4419B Programming Guide.
• Option 1BN, provides MIL-STD 45662A, Certificate of Calibration.
• Option 1BP, provides MIL-STD-45662A, Certificate of Calibration and
data.
Available Accessories
• Agilent 34161A Accessory Pouch
• Agilent 34141A Yellow soft carry/operating case
• Agilent 34131A basic instrument transit case
• Agilent E9287A Spare battery pack - for instruments fitted with option 001
only
• Agilent 34397A 12 Vdc to 115 Vac inverter (Option 0E3 230 V)
• The following Agilent power sensor cables are available:
nAgilent 11730A 1.5 m (7.5 ft)
nAgilent 11730B 3 m (10 ft)
nAgilent 11730C 6.1 m (20 ft)
nAgilent 11730D 15.2 m (50 ft)
nAgilent 11730E 30.5 m (100 ft)
nAgilent 11730F 61 m (200 ft)

About this Guide
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About this Guide
Chapter 1: Getting Started
This chapter prepares the power meter for use and helps you to get familiar with a few
of the front panel features.
Chapter 2: Power Meter Operation
This chapter gives a detailed description of the capabilities and operation of the power
meter. You will find this chapter useful when you are operating the power meter from
the front panel.
Chapter 3: Menu Map Reference
This chapter details diagrammatically the menu maps for the power meter. It also
gives a description of all the power meter’s keys.
Chapter 4: Error Messages
This chapter lists the error messages that may appear as you are working with the
power meter. Each description contains information to help you diagnose and solve
the problem.
Chapter 5: Specifications
This chapter lists the power meter’s specifications and describes how to interpret
these specifications.

Table of Contents
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Agilent E4418B User’s Guide Contents-1
Legal Information......................................................................................iii
Notice .................................................................................................iii
Certification .......................................................................................iii
Warranty.............................................................................................iii
Limitation of Warranty ......................................................................iv
Exclusive Remedies ...........................................................................iv
Equipment Operation ................................................................................. v
Personal Safety Considerations........................................................... v
General Safety Considerations ..................................................................vi
Markings ............................................................................................vi
IEC 1010-1 Compliance....................................................................vii
Statement of Compliance ..................................................................vii
User Environment .............................................................................vii
Installation Instructions.....................................................................vii
Regulatory Information ...........................................................................viii
Sound Emission................................................................................viii
Australian EMC Regulations ...........................................................viii
List of Related Publications .......................................................................x
Agilent Technologies E4418B Options.....................................................xi
Available Accessories ........................................................................xi
About this Guide ......................................................................................xii
Getting Started.................................................................................................... 1-1
Introduction ................................................................................................ 1-2
Turning On the Power Meter ..................................................................... 1-3
The Front Panel at a Glance ....................................................................... 1-4
The Display Layout .................................................................................... 1-7
Selecting Your Display Layout........................................................... 1-11
Window Symbols ....................................................................................... 1-14
Warning Symbol ................................................................................. 1-14
Confirmation Window ........................................................................ 1-14
Wait Symbol ....................................................................................... 1-14
1 of N Entry Window.......................................................................... 1-15
Numeric or Alphanumeric Entry Window.......................................... 1-15

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The Rear Panel at a Glance.........................................................................1-16
Adjusting the Carrying Handle...................................................................1-18
Rack Mounting the Power Meter................................................................1-19
Power Meter Operation......................................................................................2-1
Introduction ................................................................................................2-2
Battery Operation (Option 001)..................................................................2-3
General Information ............................................................................2-3
Running Time......................................................................................2-3
Charging Times ...................................................................................2-4
Backlight..............................................................................................2-4
Battery Removal/Replacement............................................................2-5
Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter ..................................................2-7
Zeroing the Power Meter.....................................................................2-7
Zero/Cal Lockout.................................................................................2-7
Calibrating the Power Meter ...............................................................2-8
Calibration Procedure Using Agilent E-Series
Power Sensors .....................................................................................2-8
Calibration Procedure using Agilent 8480 Series
Power Sensors .....................................................................................2-9
Zeroing and Calibrating Using TTL Inputs.........................................2-12
Making Measurements with the Agilent E-Series
Power Sensors.............................................................................................2-15
Procedure.............................................................................................2-15
Making Measurements with the Agilent 8480 Series
Power Sensors.............................................................................................2-17
Procedure.............................................................................................2-17
Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables ...........................2-19
Selecting a Sensor Calibration Table ..................................................2-19
Making the Measurement....................................................................2-20
Editing Sensor Calibration Tables.......................................................2-21
Making Measurements using Frequency Dependent
Offset Tables...............................................................................................2-27
Selecting a Frequency Dependent Offset Table ..................................2-27
Making the Measurement....................................................................2-28
Editing Frequency Dependent Offset Tables ......................................2-29
Setting the Units of Measurement ..............................................................2-32
Selecting Units of Measurement from the Softkeys...................................2-33
Making Relative Measurements .................................................................2-34
Procedure.............................................................................................2-34
Setting the Resolution.................................................................................2-35
Setting Offsets ............................................................................................2-36
Setting Channel Offsets.......................................................................2-36

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Setting Display Offsets .......................................................................2-36
Setting Averaging....................................................................................... 2-38
Step Detection ..................................................................................... 2-39
Measuring Pulsed Signals ..........................................................................2-41
Setting Measurement Limits ...................................................................... 2-43
Setting Channel Limits........................................................................ 2-43
Setting Window Limits ....................................................................... 2-44
Checking for Limit Failures................................................................ 2-47
Selecting a Digital or Analog Display........................................................2-49
Setting the Range ....................................................................................... 2-52
Configuring the Remote Interface.............................................................. 2-53
GP-IB .................................................................................................. 2-53
RS232/RS422...................................................................................... 2-54
Remote Interface Overview ................................................................ 2-56
Programming Language Selection ...................................................... 2-58
Recorder Output ......................................................................................... 2-59
Leveling a Source Output ...................................................................2-60
Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations................................... 2-61
How Measurements are Calculated............................................................ 2-63
Presetting the Power Meter ........................................................................2-64
Preset Conditions ................................................................................ 2-64
Self Test...................................................................................................... 2-66
Power On Self Test ............................................................................. 2-66
Front Panel Selection of Self Tests .....................................................2-67
Remote Testing ................................................................................... 2-69
Test Descriptions................................................................................. 2-70
Operator Maintenance ................................................................................ 2-73
Replacing the Power Line Fuse ..........................................................2-73
Contacting Agilent Technologies............................................................... 2-74
Before calling Agilent Technologies .................................................. 2-74
Check the Basics .................................................................................2-75
Instrument serial numbers ................................................................... 2-75
Sales and Service Offices....................................................................2-77
Returning Your Power Meter for Service ........................................... 2-79
Menu Reference................................................................................................... 3-1
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3-2
The Front Panel Menu Maps...................................................................... 3-3
dBm/W Menu...................................................................................... 3-3
Frequency/Cal Fac Menu .................................................................... 3-4
Meas Setup Menu................................................................................ 3-5
Rel/Offset Menu.................................................................................. 3-6
Save/Recall Menu ............................................................................... 3-6

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System Inputs Menu (1 of 4) ...............................................................3-7
System Inputs Menu (2 of 4) ...............................................................3-8
System Inputs Menu (3 of 4) ...............................................................3-9
System Inputs Menu (4 of 4) ...............................................................3-10
Zero/Cal Menu.....................................................................................3-11
Front Panel Menu Reference ......................................................................3-12
Diagrammatical Hardkeys ..................................................................3-36
Error Messages....................................................................................................4-1
Introduction ................................................................................................4-2
Error Messages ...........................................................................................4-4
Specifications........................................................................................................5-1
Introduction ................................................................................................5-2
Power Meter Specifications........................................................................5-3
Meter....................................................................................................5-3
Accuracy..............................................................................................5-4
Power Reference..................................................................................5-5
Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics................................................5-6
Power Reference..................................................................................5-6
Measurement Speed.............................................................................5-6
Zero Drift of Sensors...........................................................................5-7
Measurement Noise.............................................................................5-7
Settling Time .......................................................................................5-9
Power Sensor Specifications ...............................................................5-12
Battery Option 001 Operational Characteristics.........................................5-13
General Characteristics...............................................................................5-14
Rear Panel Connectors ........................................................................5-14
Environmental Characteristics....................................................................5-15
General Conditions..............................................................................5-15
Operating Environment .......................................................................5-15
Storage Conditions ..............................................................................5-15
General........................................................................................................5-16
Dimensions..........................................................................................5-16
Weight .................................................................................................5-16
Safety...................................................................................................5-16
Remote Programming..........................................................................5-16
Non-Volatile Memory .........................................................................5-17

List of Figures
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2-1 Battery Status.......................................................................................... 2-4
2-2 Battery Removal/Replacement ............................................................... 2-6
2-3 Rmt I/O Port TTL Inputs ........................................................................2-12
2-4 “Sensor Tbls” Screen.............................................................................. 2-20
2-5 “Edit Cal” Screen....................................................................................2-21
2-6 “Offset Tbls” Screen............................................................................... 2-28
2-7 “Edit” Screen .......................................................................................... 2-29
2-8 Effect of Offsets on a Channel Measurement......................................... 2-37
2-9 Averaged Readings................................................................................. 2-39
2-10 Pulsed Signal .......................................................................................... 2-41
2-11 Limits Checking Application.................................................................. 2-44
2-12 Limits Checking Results......................................................................... 2-44
2-13 Remote I/O TTL Outputs ....................................................................... 2-46
2-14 Pass/Fail Limit Indicators ...................................................................... 2-48
2-15 Digital Display........................................................................................ 2-49
2-16 Analog Display ....................................................................................... 2-49
2-17 Digital and Analog Display .................................................................... 2-49
2-18 RS232/422 Pin Assignment.................................................................... 2-54
2-19 Interface Overview Examples ................................................................ 2-57
2-20 Test Setup for Recording Swept Measurements..................................... 2-59
2-21 “Save/Recall” Screen.............................................................................. 2-62
2-22 How Measurements are Calculated ........................................................2-63
2-23 Replacing the Fuse.................................................................................. 2-73
4-1 Error Annunciator Position..................................................................... 4-2

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