Agilent Technologies E4419B User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent
E4419B Power Meter
User’s Guide

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E4419-90006
Edition
Sixth Edition, April 23, 2010
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indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.

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Certification
Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published
specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent
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traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and
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the operation of the instrument, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error
free.
Limitation of Warranty
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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.
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Exclusive Remedies
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REMEDIES. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
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LEGAL THEORY.
Warnings and Cautions
This guide uses warnings and cautions to denote hazards.
Recommended Calibration Interval
Agilent Technologies recommends a two- years calibration cycle for the
E4419B power meter.
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.

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Safety Symbols
The following symbol on the instrument and in the documentation
indicates precautions that must be taken to maintain safe operation of
the instrument.
Caution, risk of danger.
The Instruction Documentation Symbol. The product is marked with this
symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the
supplied documentation.
Alternating current (AC).
This symbol indicates the operating switch for ‘Stand-by’ mode. Note, the
instrument is NOT isolated from the mains when the switch is pressed.
To isolate the instrument, the mains coupler (mains input cord) should be
removed from the power supply.
This symbol indicates the operating switch for ‘On’ mode).
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.

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Personal Safety Considerations
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
General Safety Considerations
WARNING 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.
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.

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Regulatory 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.

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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 E4419B from the battery pack.

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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.
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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this instrument is available on the
Web site. You can search the DoC by its product model or description.
http://regulations.corporate.agilent.com/DoC/search.htm
NOTE If you are unable to search for the respective DoC, please contact your
local Agilent representative.

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List of Related Publications
The Agilent E4419B is also available in the following
languages:
• English Language User’s Guide - Option ABA
• 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 (English
language only) is also supplied with the above options except Option
ABA. For Option ABA, the Programming Guide is available only by
ordering Option 0BF.
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]

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Agilent Technologies E4419B Options
The Agilent E4419B 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 E4419B 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:
• Agilent 11730A 1.5 m (7.5 ft)
• Agilent 11730B 3 m (10 ft)
• Agilent 11730C 6.1 m (20 ft)
• Agilent 11730D 15.2 m (50 ft)
• Agilent 11730E 30.5 m (100 ft)
• Agilent 11730F 61 m (200 ft)

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About this Guide
1Getting Started Chapter 1 This chapter prepares the power meter for
use and helps you to get familiar with a few of the front panel features.
2Power Meter Operation Chapter 2 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.
3Menu Reference Chapter 3 This chapter details diagrammatically the
menu maps for the power meter. It also gives a description of all the
power meter’s keys.
4Error Messages Chapter 4 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.
5Specifications Chapter 5 This chapter lists the power meter’s
specifications and describes how to interpret these specifications.

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Contents
Certification iii
Warranty iii
Limitation of Warranty iii
Exclusive Remedies iv
Warnings and Cautions iv
Safety Symbols v
Personal Safety Considerations vi
General Safety Considerations vi
Regulatory Markings vii
IEC 1010-1 Compliance viii
Statement of Compliance viii
User Environment viii
Installation Instructions viii
Regulatory Information ix
List of Related Publications xi
Agilent Technologies E4419B Options xii
Available Accessories xii
About this Guide xiii
1 Getting Started
Introduction 2
Turning On the Power Meter 3
The Front Panel at a Glance 4
The Display Layout 7
Selecting Your Display Layout 11
Display Tutorial 12
Window Symbols 14
Warning Symbol 14
Confirmation Window 14
Wait Symbol 15
One of N Entry Window 15
Numeric or Alphanumeric Entry Window 15
The Rear Panel at a Glance 16
Adjusting the Carrying Handle 18

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Rack Mounting the Power Meter 19
2 Power Meter Operation
Introduction 23
Battery Operation (Option 001) 25
General Information 25
Running Time 26
Charging Times 27
Backlight 27
Battery Removal/Replacement 28
Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter 30
Zeroing the Power Meter 30
Zero/Cal Lockout 30
Calibrating the Power Meter 31
Calibration Procedure Using Agilent E-Series Power sensors and N8480 Series Power
Sensors (excluding Option CFT) 32
Calibration Procedure Using Agilent 8480 Series Sensors and N8480 Series Power Sensors
with Option CFT 33
Zeroing and Calibrating Using TTL Inputs 37
Making Measurements with the Agilent E-Series Power sensors and N8480 Series Power
Sensors (excluding Option CFT) 41
Procedure 43
Making Measurements with the Agilent 8480 Series and N8480 Series Power Sensors with
Option CFT 43
Procedure 43
Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables 46
Selecting a Sensor Calibration Table 47
Making the Measurement 48
Editing Sensor Calibration Tables 49
Making Measurements using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables 56
Selecting a Frequency Dependent Offset Table 57
Making the Measurement 58
Editing Frequency Dependent Offset Tables 60
Setting the Units of Measurement 62
Selecting Units of Measurement from the Softkeys 63
Making Relative Measurements 64

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Procedure 64
Setting the Resolution 65
Setting Offsets 66
Setting Channel Offsets 66
Setting Display Offsets 66
Setting Averaging 68
Step Detection 70
Measuring Pulsed Signals 71
Setting Measurement Limits 73
Setting Channel Limits 73
Setting Window Limits 75
Checking for Limit Failures 77
Channel Measurements 79
Making Difference Measurements 80
Making Ratio Measurements 81
Selecting a Digital or Analog Display 82
Setting the Range 85
Configuring the Remote Interface 86
GPIB 86
RS232/RS422 87
Remote Interface Overview 90
Programming Language Selection 91
Recorder Outputs 92
Leveling a Source Output 93
Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations 94
How Measurements are Calculated 96
Presetting the Power Meter 97
Preset Conditions 97
Self Test 100
Power On Self Test 100
Front Panel Selection of Self Tests 101
Remote Testing 103
Test Descriptions 104
Operator Maintenance 107
Replacing the Power Line Fuse 108

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Contacting Agilent Technologies 109
Before calling Agilent Technologies 109
Check the Basics 110
Instrument serial numbers 110
Sales and Service Offices 112
Returning Your Power Meter for Service 113
3 Menu Reference
Introduction 116
The Front Panel Menu Maps 117
dBm/W Menu 118
Frequency/Cal Fac Menu 118
Meas Setup Menu 119
Rel/Offset Menu 120
Save/Recall Menu 120
System Inputs Menu (1 of 4) 121
System Inputs Menu (2 of 4) 122
System Inputs Menu (3 of 4) 123
System Inputs Menu (4 of 4) 124
Zero/Cal Menu 125
Front Panel Menu Reference 126
Diagrammatical keys 150
4 Error Messages
Introduction 154
Error Messages 156
5 Specifications
Introduction 164
Power Meter Specifications 165
Meter 165
Accuracy 166
1 mW Power Reference1 168
Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics 169
Measurement Speed 169

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Measurement Speed 169
Zero Drift of Sensors 169
Measurement Noise 170
Settling Time 173
Power Sensor Specifications 177
Definitions 177
Battery Option 001 Operational Characteristics 178
General Characteristics 179
Rear Panel Connectors 179
Environmental Characteristics 180
General Conditions 180
Operating Environment 180
Storage Conditions 180
General 181
Dimensions 181
Weight 181
Safety 181
Remote Programming 182
Nonvolatile Memory 182

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1 Battery Status 26
Figure 2-2 Battery Removal/Replacement 29
Figure 2-3 Rmt I/O Port TTL Inputs 37
Figure 2-4 “Sensor Tbls” Screen 47
Figure 2-5 “Edit Cal” Screen 50
Figure 2-6 “Offset Tbls” Screen 57
Figure 2-7 “Edit” Screen 60
Figure 2-8 Effect of Offsets on a Channel Measurement 67
Figure 2-9 Effect of Offsets on a Maths Measurement 67
Figure 2-10 Averaged Readings 69
Figure 2-11 Pulsed Signal 71
Figure 2-12 Limits Checking Application 74
Figure 2-13 Limits Checking Results 74
Figure 2-14 Remote I/O TTL Outputs 76
Figure 2-15 Pass/Fail Limit Indicators 78
Figure 2-16 Digital Display 82
Figure 2-17 Analog Display 82
Figure 2-18 Digital and Analog Display 82
Figure 2-19 RS232/422 Pin Assignment 87
Figure 2-20 Interface Overview Examples 90
Figure 2-21 Te st Set u p f or Rec o rd i ng Swept Measurements 92
Figure 2-22 “Save/Recall” Screen 95
Figure 2-23 How Measurements are Calculated 96
Figure 2-24 Replacing the Fuse 108
Figure 4-1 Other errors can also be generated when the power meter is being operated over the
remote interface. These errors also display the error annunciator and are written to the error
queue.Error Annunciator Position 154