Agilent Technologies N9320B, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...Agilent N9320B RF Spectrum Analyzer Quick Start Guide...

Page 2: ...s the warranty terms in the separate agreement shall control Technology Licenses The hardware and or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in...

Page 3: ...Instrument Messages 8 Environmental Requirements 9 Electrostatic Discharge Protection 12 2 N9320B Overview 13 Agilent N9320B at a Glance 14 Front Panel at a Glance 15 Display Annotations 18 Rear Panel...

Page 4: ...e Options 28 Using an External Reference 28 Firmware Update 29 Remote Control 30 Installing Agilent IO libraries suite 30 USB Connection 31 LAN Connection 31 4 Troubleshooting 33 Check the basics 34 W...

Page 5: ...rements 9 Electrostatic Discharge Protection 12 This Quick Start Guide helps you in preparing the spectrum analyzer for use With this guide you will become familiar with its basic operating and progra...

Page 6: ...ged or the contents of the container are incomplete Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office to arrange for repair or replacement You will not need to wait for a claim settlement Keep the shipp...

Page 7: ...u are ordering Option TG3 you would order N9320B TG3 If you are ordering an option after the purchase of your analyzer you will need to add a K to the product number and then specify which option you...

Page 8: ...sult if the spectrum analyzer covers are removed There are no operator serviceable parts inside To avoid electrical shock refer servicing to qualified personnel WARNING Electrical shock may result if...

Page 9: ...with the analyzer Various AC power cables are available that are unique to specific geographic areas You can order additional AC power cables for use in different areas The table AC Power Cords lists...

Page 10: ...sia 8120 0696 AS 3112 2000 Option 901 Australia New Zealand 8120 1692 IEC 83 C4 Option 902 Continental Europe Korea Indonesia Italy Russia 8120 1521 CNS 10917 2 NEMA 5 15P Option 903 United States Can...

Page 11: ...ill light and the spectrum analyzer is in standby mode AC power applied 3 Press the standby switch on the front panel The On LED will light and the spectrum analyzer boots up Self initialization takes...

Page 12: ...licts or data input that is out of the range of a parameter An warning message may be triggered by hardware defects which could result in damage to instrument Here are some tips to check the instrumen...

Page 13: ...the rear panel and one side of the spectrum analyzer cover Do not allow these holes to be obstructed as they allow air flow through the spectrum analyzer When installing the spectrum analyzer in a ca...

Page 14: ...Do not attempt to rack mount the spectrum analyzer by the front panel handles only This rackmount kit will allow mounting of the spectrum analyzer with or without handles Refer to the following instr...

Page 15: ...kmount flanges with two dress screws per side Transit It is recommended to use the hard transit case option 1TC for instrument transportation CAUTION Installing the spectrum analyzers into other racks...

Page 16: ...um analyzer connector for the first time each day momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together to eliminate any potential electrostatic charges that may exist 2 Personnel sh...

Page 17: ...0B Overview Agilent N9320B at a Glance 14 Rear Panel Overview 20 Front and rear panel symbols 21 This chapter gives you an overview of the front and rear panels of your analyzer For details on analyze...

Page 18: ...20B RF Spectrum Analyzer is a swept portable spectrum analyzer with a frequency range of 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz It can be a fundamental component of an automated system and be widely used in electronic manu...

Page 19: ...The frequency span readout describes the total displayed frequency range 5 Frequency activates the center frequency function and accesses the menu of frequency functions 6 Function Keys relate direct...

Page 20: ...cts the measurement mode of your analyzer Meas accesses the softkeys that let you make transmitter power measurements such as adjacent channel power occupied bandwidth and harmonic distortion etc Mark...

Page 21: ...ast 2 seconds This deactivates all the functions but retains power to internal circuits so long as the analyzer is connected to line power 13 On LED green lights when the analyzer is switched on 14 St...

Page 22: ...use 5 Time and date display Preset System Time Date 6 RF attenuation Amplitude Attenuation Auto 7 Marker frequency Marker or Marker Function Frequency Counter 8 Uncal indicator The readout of amplitud...

Page 23: ...9 Trigger Sweep F free run trigger L line trigger V video trigger E external trigger C continuous sweep S single sweep Sweep Trig 20 Continuous peak Peak Search Continuous pk 21 Signal track SPAN Span...

Page 24: ...tage input the positive edge of which triggers the analyzer sweep function BNC female 6 Power switch isolates the analyzer from the AC line power After switch on the analyzer enters into standby mode...

Page 25: ...ws that this is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product CISPR 11 Clause 4 The instruction manual symbol indicates that the user must refer to specific instructions in the manual I...

Page 26: ...22 N9320B Spectrum Analyzer 2 N9320B Overview...

Page 27: ...0B Spectrum Analyzer Quick Start Guide 23 3 Basic Operation Making a Basic Measurement 24 Some helpful Tips 28 Remote Control 30 This chapter gives you the information to start using the spectrum anal...

Page 28: ...ways to enter or modify the value of the active function Knob Increments or decrements the current value Arrow Keys Increments or decrements the current value by a step unit Numeric Keys Enters a spe...

Page 29: ...strument will immediately return to the factory default instrument parameter setting When Preset Type is set to User pressing Preset displays both User Preset and Factory Preset softkeys The user may...

Page 30: ...ress 10 dBm to set 10 dBm reference level 2 Press 30 MHz to set 30 MHz to center frequency Setting Frequency Span Press 50 MHz to set 50 MHz frequency span Reading Frequency and Amplitude 1 Press to p...

Page 31: ...rrow keys or the softkeys in the Peak Search menu to move the marker The marker information will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen Changing Reference Level 1 Press and note that ref...

Page 32: ...e procedures below to activate the options you have purchased 1 Press More More Licensing Option 2 Enter the option number to be enabled Press Enter to confirm your input 3 Press More More Licensing L...

Page 33: ...o finish the firmware update 1 Download the firmware package from web Extract and copy the file version and folder n9320b into the root directory of a USB stick 2 Turn the N9320B off Then insert the U...

Page 34: ...ur own programs Installing Agilent IO libraries suite Before trying to remotely control your N9320B you need to install Agilent IO libraries suite on your PC The Agilent IO libraries suite is a genera...

Page 35: ...s Guide in the N9320B Help Kit CD LAN Connection After connect the N9320B to the PC with network cable please configure the LAN parameters before remote control Static IP The instrument is pre configu...

Page 36: ...32 N9320B Spectrum Analyzer 3 Basic Operation...

Page 37: ...s 36 This chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with your Agilent Technologies spectrum analyzer and how to return it for service If you experience a problem or would like additio...

Page 38: ...nctioning as expected return the analyzer to a known state by pressing Preset Is the measurement being performed and the results that are expected within the specifications and capabilities of the ana...

Page 39: ...pport plan 3 year coverage The calibration cycle of N9320B RF spectrum analyzer is one year NOTE If the analyzer is still under warranty or is covered by a maintenance contract it will be repaired und...

Page 40: ...uct number and full serial number Press More Show System to find those information Online assistance http www agilent com find assist United States tel 800 829 4444 fax 800 829 4433 Canada tel 877 894...

Page 41: ...ision 10 dB Delta Pair Delta Int Preamp Off Span Pair Center Trace 1 Clear Write Trigger Free Run Trace 2 3 4 Blank Markers Normal Off Sweep Time 100 2 ms Auto Marker Delta Off Sweep Continuous Marker...

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