Keysight N8262A User manual

Keysight N8262A
P-Series Modular Power Meter
and Power Sensors
Configuration Guide

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Introduction
This configuration guide describes standard configurations, options and compatible
accessories. Contact your local Keysight Technologies, Inc. representative for additional
information.
P-Series modular power meter
The P-Series modular power meter provides peak, average, peak-to-average ratio power
measurements, time-gated and free run modes, as well as pulse parameters measurements
such as rise time, fall time, pulse width, pulse period, PRI, PRF, time to positive and negative
occurrences.
The P-Series modular power meter is compatible with the 8480, E-Series (except E9320
range) and P-Series power sensors. The P-Series modular power meter has a different sensor
input connector than the EPM and EPM-P Series power meter, so it is necessary to use
adapter cables. These adapter cables come in three different lengths. When using the 8480 or
E-Series (except E9320 range) sensors, refer to the Cable Accessories section in this guide. For
additional information, refer to the Literature reference section.
The standard P-Series modular power meter includes:
– P-Series modular power meter unit
– Certificate of calibration
– Documentation CD-ROM
– Keysight Instrument Control DVD
– IO Libraries Suite
– Command Expert
– BenchVue Software Platform
– 30-day free trial of BenchVue Power Meter/Sensor Control and Analysis app
– N8262A P-Series Modular Power Meter Installation Guide
– Power cord
P-Series wideband power sensors
The P-Series wideband power sensors are designed specifically for operation with the P-Series
modular power meter for wide bandwidth power and time measurements. These sensors are
the only Keysight power sensors that have their cable permanently wired (hard-wired) into
sensor. This provides better wide bandwidth specifications compared to a removable cable.
Refer to the Sensor Cable Lengths section in this guide for part number and cable length
information.
The standard P-Series power sensors include:
– Power sensor 50 MHz to 18 GHz, order N1921A
– Power sensor 50 MHz to 40 GHz, order N1922A
– Documentation CD-ROM

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Compatibility
Power sensor compatibility
The P-Series modular power meter is compatible with all current 8480, E-Series (except E9320
range) and P-Series power sensors. You may also refer to the Cable Accessories section for
power sensors compatibility.
P-Series modular power meter accessories
Standard accessories available, for example, rack mount kit.
Table 1. Standard accessories.
Accessory part number Description
N8262A-908 Rack mount kit (one instrument)
N8262A-909 Rack mount kit (two instruments)
34111A Transit case
34120A Soft carrying case

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Calibration option
The P-Series modular power meter and sensors are available with:
– Option N8262A-A6J (ISO17025 compliance calibration test data including measurement
uncertainties)
– Option N8262A-1A7 (ANSI Z540 compliance calibration test data including measurement
uncertainties)
Cable Accessories
Power sensor adapters for use with 8480 and E-Series (except E9320 range) power sensors:
Table 2. Cable accessories for use with 8480 and E-Series (except E9320 range) power sensors.
Accessory part number Description
N1917A P-Series meter cable adaptor, 1.5 m (5 ft)
N1917B P-Series meter cable adaptor, 3 m (10 ft)
N1917C P-Series meter cable adaptor, 10 m (31 ft)
Software Accessories
BenchVue Software Power Meter/Sensor Control and Analysis app
The N8262A power meter is supported by the Keysight BenchVue software, BV0007B Power
Meter/Sensor Control and Analysis app. The BV0007B app extends the capability of the
N8262A P-Series modular power meter. It provides comprehensive power measurements,
flexible display formats, 15 point pulse parameters characterization, multi-channel
operations, limit and alert, recording and playback, and other features. For more information,
www.keysight.com/find/BenchVue
P-Series Wideband Power Sensor Cable Lengths
Three fixed cable length options are available for the P-Series modular power sensors at 1.5 m,
3.0 m and 10 m.
Option 105 is the standard (default) option.
Table 3. P-Series wideband power sensor cable lengths.
Accessories part number Description
N1921A-105
N1922A-105
Fixed 1.5 m (5 ft) cable length
N1921A-106
N1922A-106
Fixed 3.0 m (10 ft) cable length
N1921A-107
N1922A-107
Fixed 10 m (31 ft) cable length

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Service and support options
The P-Series modular power meters and sensors are supplied with a one year customer return
repair service as standard. For extended initial service to three years, refer to Table 4.
Table 4. Service and support options.
Option Description
R1282A Return-to-Keysight – calibration plan
–R-50C-011-3 Keysight Calibration Upfront Support Plan 3 years coverage
Documentation
The P-Series modular power meter is furnished with a CD-ROM which contains the Installation
Guide, User’s Guide, Programming Guide and Service Guide. The following table provides
option numbers and part numbers for printed documentation.
Table 5. Documentation.
Option Documentation
N8262A-0BK Additional English language manual set (User’s Guide, p/n N8262-90001 and
Programming Guide, p/n N8262-90008)
N8262A-0BF English language Programming Guide, p/n N8262-90008
N8262A-0BW English language Service Guide, p/n N8262-90004
N8262A-ABJ Japanese language User’s Guide, p/n N8262-90003
N1921A-0B1
N1922A-0B1
Additional English language manual set, Operating and Service Manual, p/n
N1920-90007
Literature References
Publication title Publication number
N8262A P-Series Modular Power Meter and Power Sensors - Technical Overview 5989-6606EN
N8262A P-Series Modular Power Meter and Power Sensors - Data Sheet 5989-6605EN
N1911A/N1912A P-Series Power Meters and N1921A/N1922A Wideband Power
Sensors - Data Sheet
5989-2471EN
E4416A/E4417A EPM-P Series Power Meters and E-Series E9320 Peak and Average
Power Sensors – Data Sheet
5980-1469E
EPM Series Power Meters E-Series and 8480 Series Power Sensors - Data Sheet 5965-6382E
Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements (Part 1) - Application Note 5988-9213EN
Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements (Part 2) - Application Note 5988-9214EN
Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements (Part 3) - Application Note 5988-9215EN
Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements (Part 4) - Application Note 5988-9216EN
4 Steps for Making Better Power Measurements - Application Note 5965-8167E
Choosing the Right Power Meter and Sensor - Application Note 5968-7150E

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© Keysight Technologies, 2009 - 2017
Published in USA, September 11, 2017
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