Agilent Technologies N4010A User manual

Getting Started Guide
Wireless Connectivity Test Set
N4010A
Manufacturing Part Number: N4010-90086
Printed in Malaysia
November 2013
©Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2006, 2009, 2013
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General
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permitted by applicable law, Agilent disclaims all warranties, either express or
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particular purpose. Agilent shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or
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Legal Information
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.
Safety Symbols
The following symbols on the Test Set and in the documentation indicate
precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of the Test Set.
This is the ‘Caution - Refer to 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 position of the operating
switch for ‘Stand-by’ mode. Note, the Test Set is NOT
isolated from the mains when the switch is in this
position. To isolate the Test Set, the mains coupler
(mains input cord) should be removed from the power
supply.
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Safety Notices
This guide uses warnings and cautions to denote hazards
WARNING Warning 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 beyond
a warning until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION Caution 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 proceed beyond a caution until the indicated conditions are fully understood
and met.
General Safety Information
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this Test Set. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the Test Set. Agilent
Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.
WARNING This is a Safety Class I Test Set (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 Test Set is likely to make the Test
Set dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of
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flammable gasses or fumes.
DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are
qualified to do so: Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or
shields. Procedures involving the removal of covers and shields are for use by
service-trained personnel only.
DO NOT service or adjust alone: Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may
exist even with the equipment switched off. To avoid dangerous electrical shock,
service personnel must not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another
person, capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
DO NOT operate damaged equipment: Whenever it is possible that the safety
protection features built into this product have been impaired, either through
physical damage, excessive moisture, or any other reason, REMOVE POWER and
do not use the product until safe operation can be verified by service-trained
personnel. If necessary, return the product to a Agilent Sales and Service Office for
service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.
DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment: Because of the danger of
introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any
unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to an Agilent Sales and
Service Office for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.
CAUTION Before switching on this Test Set, make sure that the correct fuse is installed and
ensure the power supply voltage is in the specified range.
CAUTION Mains supply voltage fluctuations should not exceed +/- 10% of the nominal
selected line voltage.
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WARNING Appliance coupler (mains input power cord) is the power disconnect device. Do
not position the Test Set such that access to the coupler is impaired.
Acknowledgements
Bluetooth® and the Bluetooth Logo® are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
U.S.A. and licensed to Agilent Technologies, Inc.
MATLAB® is a U.S. registered trademark of The Math Works, Inc.
Microsoft® is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows®
and MS Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium® is a U.S. registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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Contents
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1. Getting Started
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Interfacing with the N4010A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the Carrying Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning the Test Set On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Minimum PC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Measurement Software, Applications, and Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2. Making Your First Measurements
Selecting the Application Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Running a Confidence Check on the Front Panel (Bluetooth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Running a SCPI Confidence Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Running a WLAN Confidence Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Running the Graphical Measurement Application (GMA) N4017A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rack Mounting the Test Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3. Regulatory Information
General Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Compliance and Markings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Responsibilities of the Customer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Agilent Sales and Service Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Contents
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Chapter 1 1
1 Getting Started
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Getting Started
Welcome
Chapter 12
Welcome
Welcome to the Agilent Technologies N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set’s
Getting Started Guide.
Use this guide with the N4010A, equipped with any option, to help you:
• Inspect the Test Set.
• Adjust the carrying handle.
• Switch the Test Set on and confirm it passes the power-on self test.
• Determine the minimum requirements for your PC.
• Install the Measurement Software, Applications, and Help from the N4010A
CD-ROM.
• Make connections to the rear panel.
• Run a SCPI confidence check using the Connection Expert application.
• Run a Bluetooth confidence check using front panel operation.
•RunaBluetooth confidence check using the remote interface option.
• Run a WLAN confidence check using the Test Harness example application.
• Attach the rack mounting kits (supplied with option N4010A-AX4).
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