Agilent Technologies E5053A User manual

Caution
Do not exceed the operating input power, voltage, and current
level and signal type appropriate for the instrument being used, refer to
your instrument's Function Reference.
Electrostatic discharge(ESD) can damage the highly sensitive
microcircuits in your instrument. ESD damage is most likely to occur as
the test fixtures are being connected or disconnected. Protect them from
ESD damage by wearing a grounding strap that provides a high
resistance path to ground. Alternatively, ground yourself to discharge any
static charge built-up by touching the outer shell of any grounded
instrument chassis before touching the test port connectors.

Safety Summary
When you notice any of the unusual conditions listed below, immediately
terminate operation and disconnect the power cable.
Contact your local Agilent Technologies sales representative or
authorized service company for repair of the instrument. If you continue
to operate without repairing the instrument, there is a potential fire or
shock hazard for the operator.
- Instrument operates abnormally.
- Instrument emits abnormal noise, smell, smoke or a spark-like
light during operation.
- Instrument generates high temperature or electrical shock
during operation.
- Power cable, plug, or receptacle on instrument is damaged.
- Foreign substance or liquid has fallen into the instrument.

Herstellerbescheinigung
GER
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AUSCHEMISSION
LpA < 70 dB
am Arbeitsplatz
normaler Betrieb
nach DIN 45635 T.19
Manufacturer's Declaration
ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION
LpA < 70 dB
operator position
normal operation
per ISO 7779

Regulatory compliance information
This product complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives, and
carries the CE marking accordingly:
The Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC
The EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC
To obtain Declaration of Conformity, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or
distributor.

Safety notice supplement
・This equipment complies with EN/IEC61010-1:2001.
・This equipment is MEASUREMENT CATEGORY I (CAT I). Do not use for CAT II, III, or IV.
・Do not connect the measuring terminals to mains.
・This equipment is POLLUTION DEGREE 2, INDOOR USE product.
・This equipment is tested with stand-alone condition or with the combination with the accessories supplied
by Agilent Technologies against the requirement of the standards described in the Declaration of
Conformity. If it is used as a system component, compliance of related regulations and safety requirements
are to be confirmed by the builder of the system.

Agilent E5053A Microwave Downconverter
User’s Guide
Third Edition
FIRMWARE REVISIONS
This manual applies directly to instruments that have the E5052A firmware revision A.02.00 and later.
For additional information about firmware revisions, see Appendix A.
Manufacturing No. E5053-90020
November 2008

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Notices
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Manual Printing History
The manual’s printing date and part number indicate its current edition. The printing date
changes when a new edition is printed (minor corrections and updates that are incorporated
at reprint do not cause the date to change). The manual part number changes when
extensive technical changes are incorporated.
August 2005 First Edition (part number: E5053-90000)
November 2007 Second Edition (part number: E5053-90010)
November 2008 Third Edition (part number: E5053-90020)

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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the
equipment. Such noncompliance would also violate safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no
liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these precautions.
NOTE The E5053A complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as well as POLLUTION
DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. The E5053A is an INDOOR USE product.
NOTE The LEDs in the E5053A are Class 1 in accordance with IEC60825-1,
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
NOTE This equipment is MEASUREMENT CATEGORY I (CAT I). Do not use for CAT II, III,
or IV.
NOTE This equipment is tested with stand-alone condition or with the combination with the
accessories supplied by Agilent Technologies against the requirement of the standards
described in the Declaration of Conformity. If it is used as a system component,
compliance of related regulations and safety requirements are to be confirmed by the
builder of the system.
• Ground the Instrument
To avoid electric shock, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be grounded with the
supplied power cable’s grounding prong.
• DO NOT Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of inflammable gasses or fumes.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment clearly constitutes a
safety hazard.
• Keep Away from Live Circuits
Operators must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace
components with the power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous
voltage levels may remain even after the power cable has been disconnected. To avoid
injuries, always disconnect the power and discharge circuits before touching them.
• DO NOT Service or Adjust the Instrument Alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
• DO NOT Substitute Parts or Modify the Instrument
To avoid the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or
perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument. Return the instrument to an
Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that

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safety features are maintained in operational condition.
• Dangerous Procedure Warnings
Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures
throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.
WARNING Dangerous voltage levels, capable of causing death, are present in this instrument.
Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting this instrument.
Safety Symbols
General definitions of safety symbols used on the instrument or in manuals are listed
below.
Instruction Manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for
the user to refer to the instrument manual.
Alternating current.
Direct current.
On (Supply).
Off (Supply).
In-position of push-button switch.
Out-position of push-button switch.
A chassis terminal; a connection to the instrument’s chassis, which includes all exposed
metal structure.
Stand-by.
WARNING This warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or
condition that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or
death to personnel.
CAUTION This Caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition
that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of
part or all of the instrument.
NOTE This Note sign denotes important information. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or
condition that is essential for the user to understand.

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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 Institution’s calibration facility or by the
calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
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.
Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available
for Agilent Technologies products.
For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office.
Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.

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Typeface Conventions
Sample (bold) Boldface type is used when a term is defined or
emphasized.
Sample (Italic) Italic type is used for emphasis and for titles of
manuals and other publications.
Sample menu/button/box/tab Indicates a menu/button/box/tab on the screen
labeled “Sample” which can be selected/executed
by clicking. “menu”, “button”, “box”, or “tab“
may be omitted.
key Indicates a hardkey (key on the front panel or
external keyboard) labeled “Sample.” “key” may
be omitted.
[Sample] Indicates the hardkey whose key label is
“Sample“.
[Sample] - Item Indicates a series of key operations in which you
press the [Sample] key, make the item called
“Item” on the displayed menu blink by using the
[ ↓]or in other ways, and then press the [Enter]
key.

Contents
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1. Installation
Incoming inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Requirements for installation environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heat dissipation clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Antistatic measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Providing space to disconnect the power cable’s plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mounting front handles/flanges for rackmount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mounting handle kit (Option 1CN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mounting rackmount kit (Option 1CM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mounting rackmount/handle kit (Option 1CP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power supply and fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Checking the power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting up the fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Checking and connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Starting up E5053A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning ON/OFF the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cutting power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2. Overview of Product
About This Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Names and Functions of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3. Connecting Devices to E5052A for Operation
Connecting E5052A and E5053A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Required Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connection on Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connection on Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning on Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4. Specifications and Supplemental Information
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5. Information on Maintenance
Cleaning this Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Maintenance of Interconnection Ports and Test Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cleaning a Display Other than Interconnection Ports and Test Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cautions Applicable to Requesting Repair, Replacement, Regular Calibration, etc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Devices to be Sent Back for Repair or Regular Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Recommended Calibration Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
A. Manual Changes
Manual Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Contents

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1. Installation
1 Installation
This chapter provides information on how to set up the Agilent E5053A microwave
downconverter.

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Installation
Incoming inspection
Incoming inspection
When you receive the product, follow the steps below to perform the incoming inspection.
WARNING If there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer enclosure when
opening the package (for example, the cover, front/rear panel, power switch, and port
connectors), do not turn on the power. You may get an electrical shock.
Step 1. Check the shipping container and cushioning material for damage.
NOTE If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until all the
other inspections have been done.
Step 2. Check the contents of the package for mechanical damage or defects.
Step 3. Check the contents of the shipment using Table 1-1 and Figure 1-1 to see if all your
specified options are complete.
Step 4. If you detect any of the following in the inspection, contact you nearest Agilent
Technologies sales office.
1. If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged or the cushioning material
shows signs of unusual stress.
2. If you find any mechanical damage or defect to the contents.
3. If the contents of the shipment are not complete.
4. If you find any fault with the product during operational checks described below.
In the case of 1, notify the carrier as well as your nearest Agilent Technologies sales office.
Keep the shipping container, cushioning material, and the contents of the shipment for the
carrier's inspection.

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Installation
Incoming inspection
1. Installation
Table 1-1 Contents of the E5053A package
Name Agilent product/part
number Qua ntity
Standard contents
RE5053A E5053A 1
RPower cable*1
*1.This accessory varies from country to country. For the power cable option, see Figure
1-6.
8120-4753 1
RUSB cable 8121-0770 1
RRF SMA cable E5053-61621 2
RRF SMA cable E5053-61622 2
RBNC(m)-BNC(m) cable, 61 cm 8120-1839 1
R3.5(f)-3.5(f) adapter*2
*2.The contents of these accessories are not shown in Figure 1-1.
5061-5311 1
RBNC adapter 1250-1859 1
RCD-ROM (of the manual)*3
*3.The CD-ROM contains the same information as in the User’s Guide. The ‘xx’ in the
part number is a number that is incremented each time a revision is made, with ‘00’
regarded as the first edition. The latest edition comes with the product.
E5053-905xx 1
RTermination-Coaxial SMA, 0.5W, 50ohm 1810-0118 4
Option
RManual (Option ABA)*4
*4.The number of “x” in the part number of the manual, 0 for the first edition, is incre-
mented by 1 each time a revision is made. The latest edition comes with the product.
• User’s Guide E5053-900x0 1
RHandle kit (Option 1CN)*5
*5.The contents of these accessories are not shown in Figure 1-1. For more information on
them, refer to Table 1-5 on page 16.
5063-9227 1
RRackmount kit (Option 1CM)*5 5063-9214 1
E5053-61623 2
E5053-61624 2
RRackmount/handle kit (Option 1CP)*5 5063-9221 1
E5053-61623 2
E5053-61624 2

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Installation
Incoming inspection
Figure 1-1 Accessories

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Installation
Requirements for installation environment
1. Installation
Requirements for installation environment
Install the E5053A under an environment that satisfies the following conditions.
Operating environment
Use the E5053A under the following environmental conditions.
CAUTION The above environmental requirements are not intended for the specifications and
measurement accuracy of the analyzer but for the operating environment of the analyzer.
Table 1-2
Temperature 10 °C to 40 °C
Temperature range for
error-correction 23 °C ±5 °C (< 1 °C deviation from the temperature when performing the error-correction)
Humidity 20 % to 80 % at wet bulb temperature < +28 °C (non-
condensation)
Altitude 0 m to 2,000 m (0 to 6,561 feet)
Vibration 0.21 G maximum, 5 Hz to 500 Hz

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Installation
Requirements for installation environment
Heat dissipation clearance
To satisfy the safety, specifications, and measurement accuracy of the product, you need to
keep the temperature around the product within a specific range by providing proper heat
dissipation clearance around the product or by forcefully air-cooling the inside of the rack.
For information on ambient temperature to satisfy the specifications and measurement
accuracy of the product, refer to the “Specifications and supplemental performance
characteristics” Chapter in the User’s Guide.
When the temperature around the product is kept within the specified temperature range,
the product will comply with the safety standards. Furthermore, the product will also
comply with the safety standards when the product is installed with clearance for heat
dissipation according to Table 1-3 and Figure 1-2 below.
Figure 1-2 Providing heat dissipation clearance
Table 1-3
Condition
Rear ≥180 mm
Sides ≥60 mm (both right and left)