HP 8753ES User manual

Installation and Quick Start Guide
HP 8753ES Option 011
Network Analyzer
HP Part Number: 08753-90478
Printed in USA
Print Date: August 1999

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Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including
but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this
material.
© Copyright 1999 Hewlett-Packard Company

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Certification
Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at
the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard 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.
Regulatory and Warranty Information
The regulatory and warranty information is in the User's Guide.
Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available
for Hewlett-Packard products. For any assistance, contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard
sales or service office. See Table 2-1 on page 2-26 for the nearest office.
Safety Notes
The following safety notes are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with
each of the notes and its meaning before operating this instrument.
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 note until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, would result in damage to or destruction of
the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.

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General Safety Considerations
WARNING For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only
with same type and rating (3A/250V). The use of other fuses or
material is prohibited.
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.
CAUTION Ventilation Requirements: When installing the instrument in a cabinet,
the convection into and out of the instrument must not be restricted. The
ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum
operating temperature of the instrument by 4 °C for every 100 watts
dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is
greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used.
How to Use This Guide
This guide uses the following conventions:
This represents a key physically located on the
instrument.
This represents a “softkey,” a key whose label is
determined by the instrument’s firmware.
Screen Text This represents text displayed on the instrument’s screen.
Front-Panel Key
SOFTKEY

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Documentation Map
The Installation and Quick Start Guide provides procedures for
installing, configuring, and verifying the operation of the analyzer. It
also will help you familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the
analyzer.
The User’s Guide shows how to make measurements, explains
commonly-used features, and tells you how to get the most
performance from your analyzer.
The Reference Guide provides reference information, such as
specifications, menu maps, and key definitions.
The Programmer’s Guide provides general HP-IB programming
information, a command reference, and example programs. The
Programmer’s Guide contains a CD-ROM with example programs.
The CD-ROM provides the Installation and Quick Start Guide, the
User’s Guide, the Reference Guide, and the Programmer’s Guide in
PDF format for viewing or printing from a PC.
The Service Guide provides information on calibrating,
troubleshooting, and servicing your analyzer. The Service Guide is not
part of a standard shipment and is available only as Option 0BW, or
by ordering HP part number 08753-90485. A CD-ROM with the
Service Guide in PDF format is included for viewing or printing from
a PC.

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Contents
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1. Installing Your Analyzer
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
STEP 1. Verify the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Analyzer Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Analyzer Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
To Configure the Analyzer with an S-Parameter Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
To Configure the Analyzer with a Transmission/Reflection (T/R) Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
To Configure an Analyzer with a High Stability Frequency Reference (Option 1D5) . . .1-11
To Configure the Analyzer with Printers or Plotters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
To Configure the Analyzer for Bench Top or Rack Mount Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
STEP 5. Verify the Analyzer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
To View the Installed Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
To Initiate the Analyzer Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
To Run the Operator's Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24
To Test the Transmission Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
To Test the Reflection Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
STEP 6. Back Up the EEPROM Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
EEPROM Backup Disk Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
2. Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Analyzer Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Measurement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Step 1. Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Step 2. Make a measurement calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Step 3. Measure the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Step 4. Output measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Learning to Make Transmission Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Step 1. Choose the measurement parameters with your test device connected . . . . . . . . .2-6
Step 2. Perform a measurement calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Step 3. Measure the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Step 4. Output measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Measuring Other Transmission Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Learning to Make Reflection Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Step 1. Choose measurement parameters with your test device connected . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Step 2. Make a measurement calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Step 3. Measure the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Step 4. Output measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Measuring Other Reflection Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
If You Encounter a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Power-up Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Data Entry Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
No RF Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

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Contents

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Installing Your Analyzer
Introduction
Introduction
This chapter shows you how to install your analyzer and confirm the correct operation, by
following the steps below:
1. Verify the shipment.
2. Familiarize yourself with the analyzer front and rear panels.
3. Meet electrical and environmental requirements.
4. Configure the analyzer.
5. Verify the analyzer operation.
6. Back up the EEPROM disk.

Chapter 1 1-3
Installing Your Analyzer
STEP 1. Verify the Shipment
STEP 1. Verify the Shipment
NOTE If your analyzer was damaged during shipment, contact your nearest
Hewlett-Packard office or sales representative. A list of HP sales and service
offices is provided in Table 2-1 on page 2-26.
1. Unpack the contents of all the shipping containers. WARNING: The analyzer weighs
approximately 45 pounds (20.4 kilograms). Use correct lifting techniques.
2. Carefully inspect the analyzer to ensure that it was not damaged during shipment.

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STEP 1. Verify the Shipment
3. Verify that all the accessories have been included with the analyzer.
Part Number Item
Number Description
08753-90478 1 Installation and Quick Start Guide
08753-90479 2 User's Guide
08753-90480 3 Reference Guide
08753-90475 4 Programmer’s Guide
08753-90469 5 CD-ROM
08753-10013 6 EEPROM Backup Disk
unique to
country 7 AC power cable
5062-9216 8 Rack Flange Kit (Option 1CM only)
5062-9236 8 Rack Flange Kit with Handles (Option 1CP only)
5062-9229 8 Front Handle Kit (standard)

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STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels
STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and
Rear Panels
Analyzer Front Panel
CAUTION Do not mistake the line switch for the disk eject button. See the figure below. If the
line switch is mistakenly pushed, the instrument will be turned off, losing all settings
and data that have not been saved.
1LINE (power on/off) switch 8RESPONSE function block
2Display 9ACTIVE CHANNEL keys
3Disk drive 10 ENTRY block
4Disk eject button 11 INSTRUMENT STATE function block
5Softkeys 12 key
6key 13 PROBE POWER connectors
7STIMULUS function block 14 R, A, and B connectors
15 RF OUT connector
Preset
Return

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STEP 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Analyzer Front and Rear Panels
Analyzer Rear Panel
1HP-IB connector 11 AUXILIARY INPUT connector
2PARALLEL interface 12 EXTERNAL AM connector
3RS-232 interface 13 EXTERNAL TRIGGER connector
4KEYBOARD input
(mini-DIN) 14 TEST SEQUENCE
5Power cord receptacle,
with fuse 15 LIMIT TEST
6Line voltage selector switch 16 MEASURE RESTART
7Fan 17 TEST SET I/O INTERCONNECT
810 MHZ PRECISION
REFERENCE OUTPUT* 18 Serial number plate
910 MHZ REFERENCE
ADJUST* 19 EXTERNAL MONITOR: VGA
10 EXTERNAL REFERENCE
INPUT connector
*Option 1D5 only.

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STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements
STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements
1. Set the line-voltage selector to the
position that corresponds to the AC power
source.
2. Ensure the available AC power source
meets the following requirements:
• 90–132 VAC
• 47–66 Hz / 400 Hz (single phase)
OR
• 198–265 VAC
• 47–66 Hz (single phase)
The analyzer power consumption is 350 VA
maximum.
3. Ensure the operating environment meets
the following requirements: 4. Verify that the power cable is not damaged, and that the power-source outlet
provides a protective earth contact.
• 0 to 55 °C
• < 95% relative humidity at 40 °C
(non-condensing)
• < 15,000 feet (≈4,500 meters) altitude
Some analyzer performance parameters are
specified for 25 °C±5°C. Refer to the
Reference Guide for information on the
environmental compatibility of warranted
performance.
WARNING: Any interruption of the
protective (grounding) conductor or
disconnection of the protective earth
terminal, can result in personal injury,
or may damage the analyzer.

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STEP 3. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements
5. Ensure there are at least six inches of clearance between the sides and back of either the
stand-alone analyzer or the system cabinet.
CAUTION: The environmental temperature must be 4 °C less than the maximum
operating temperature of the analyzer for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the
total power dissipated in the cabinet is >800 watts, then you must provide forced
convection.
6. Set up a static-safe workstation. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy
electronic components.
• static-control table mat and earth
ground wire: HP part number 9300-0797
• wrist-strap cord: HP part number
9300-0980
• wrist-strap: HP part number 9300-1367
• heel-straps: HP part number 9300-1308
• floor mat: not available through
Hewlett-Packard

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STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer
STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer
This step shows you how to set up your particular analyzer configuration.
• S-parameter test set configuration
• T/R test set configuration
• Option 1D5 configuration −high stability frequency reference
• printer or plotter configuration
• rack-mount configuration

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STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer
To Configure the Analyzer with an S-Parameter Test Set
1. Connect type-N cables and test set interconnect cable as shown. These cables are
supplied with the test set.
2. Connect 7-mm cables and optional adapter(s) if you are using other connector types.

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STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer
To Configure the Analyzer with a Transmission/Reflection (T/R)
Test Set
NOTE The T/R test set has been discontinued and is no longer available for
purchase. The following information is provided for customers who have
previously purchased one.
To Configure an Analyzer with a High Stability Frequency
Reference (Option 1D5)
Connect 7-mm cables, DUT, and type-N cables shown.
Connect the jumper cable on the analyzer rear panel as shown.

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STEP 4. Configure the Analyzer
To Configure the Analyzer with Printers or Plotters
1. Connect your printer or plotter to the corresponding interface.
2. If you are using the parallel interface, press and toggle until your
choice of or appears.
If you choose , the parallel port is
dedicated for normal copy device use
(printers or plotters).
If you choose , the parallel port is
dedicated for general purpose I/O. The
analyzer controls the data input or output
through the sequencing capability of the
analyzer.
Local
PARALLEL
COPY
GPIO
COPY
GPIO