Agilent Technologies N9342C, User Manual

Page 1: ... Agilent N9342C 43C 44C Handheld Spectrum Analyzer User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...e of a U S Government prime contract or subcontract Software is delivered and licensed as Commercial computer software as defined in DFAR 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a or as Restricted computer software as defined in FAR 52 227 19 June 1987 or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause Use duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to Agile...

Page 3: ... Electrostatic Discharge ESD Precautions 15 Working with Batteries 16 Installing a Battery 16 Viewing the Battery Status 16 Charging a Battery 17 Powering the Analyzer on for the First Time 18 Preparation for Use 19 Power On and Preset Settings 19 Factory Default Settings 20 Visual and Audio Adjustment 21 General System Settings 21 Timed Power On Off 22 IP configuration 22 Ext Input 22 Show System...

Page 4: ... Attenuation of a Low pass Filter 51 Making a Reflection Calibration 53 Measuring Return Loss Using the Reflection Calibration Routine 55 Making an Average Power Measurement 56 Spectrum Monitor 61 Demodulating an FM Signal 63 Modulation Analysis 65 AM FM Modulation Analysis 65 ASK FSK Modulation Analysis 68 Channel Scanner 71 Top Bottom N Channel Scanner 71 List N Channel Scanner 73 Channel Scanne...

Page 5: ...ger 97 Gated Sweep 97 Sweep Setup 99 Enter 100 ESC Bksp 100 Frequency 101 Auto Tune 101 Center Frequency 101 Start Frequency 102 Stop Frequency 102 CF Step 102 Channel Std 103 Freq Offset 103 Marker 104 Marker 104 Marker Trace 104 Mode 105 Marker To 107 Function 107 Marker Table 108 Read Out 108 Zoom In Out 109 Delta Ref 110 All Off 110 ...

Page 6: ...rum Analyzer 125 Tracking Generator 125 Power Meter 128 SPAN 136 Span 136 Full 136 Zero 136 Last Span 136 Trace 137 Trace 137 Clear Write 137 Max Hold 137 Minimum Hold 138 View 138 Blank 138 Detector 138 Average 140 Average Dura 140 Limit 141 Limit Type 141 Limit Line 141 Limits 141 Limits Edit 141 Margin 142 Save Limits 142 Recall Limits 142 ...

Page 7: ...tact Agilent Technologies 152 7 Menu Map Display 155 Sweep 156 FREQ 157 Limit 157 Marker 158 Peak 159 File Mode Task Planner 160 Mode Tracking Generator 161 Mode Modulation Analysis AM FM 162 Mode Modulation Analysis ASK FSK 163 Mode Cable Antenna Test 164 Mode Power Meter 165 Meas 1 166 Meas 2 167 Span 167 System 168 Trace 169 ...

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Page 9: ... and exceptional performance for installation and maintenance spectrum monitoring and on site repair tasks It provides several measurement modes for different applications Each mode offers a set of automatic measurements that pre configure the analyzer settings for ease of use For the latest product information please refer to the link below N9342C http www agilent com find n9342c N9343C http www ...

Page 10: ... source for scalar network analysis exclusive for N9342C Spectrum Monitor Option SIM Provides the capability to analyze the stability of a signal over the time The analyzer can be used to monitor the signal capturing performance or intermittent events over extended periods of time High sensitivity Measurement Option PA7 P13 P20 Includes a pre amplifier enabling highly sensitivity measurements this...

Page 11: ...6 5 inch TFT colorful LCD screen pixels enables you to read the scans easily and clearly both indoors and outdoors The arc shaped handle and rugged rubber casing ensure a comfortable and firm hold SCPI remote control via USB and LAN port The PC Software on help kit CD provides further editing and data analysis functions The 3 hour time battery provides continuous work time during field testing The...

Page 12: ...r 1 sec 4 SHIFT Switches alternate upper function of the function keys and Peak Marker hardkey 5 Enter Confirms a parameter selection or configuration 6 Peak Marker Activates the peak search or marker function 7 ESC Bksp Exits and closes the dialog box or clears the letter input as a back space key 8 Alphanumeric keys includes a positive negative a decimal point and ten alphanumeric keys 9 Arrow k...

Page 13: ...level Amptd 3 Amplitude scale Amptd Scale Div 4 Average Trace More Average 5 Trace and detector Trace More Detector 6 Preamplifier and sweep and trigger mode Amptd Preamp and Sweep Trigger 7 Sweep status and trig ger type Sweep Sweep Setup and System Port setting Ext Input 8 Center frequency or start frequency Freq 9 Resolution Bandwidth BW RBW 10 Display status line Displays status and messages ...

Page 14: ...ep Time 14 Status annunciator Power and USB stick status 15 Softkey menu See key label description in the Key Reference for more information 16 Softkey menu title Refers to the current activated function 17 Remote annunciator and shift annunciator Indicates the remote mode and shift key mode 18 Marker information Marker 19 GPS information System More GPS 20 Attenuation Amplitude Attenuation ...

Page 15: ...on nected 4 USB interface Device Connects to a PC 5 USB interface Host Connects to a USB memory stick or disk 6 Headphone Connects to a headphone 7 LAN Interface Connects to a PC for SCPI remote control 8 RF OUT Connector The output for the built in tracking generator Enabled with Option TG7 9 Probe power connnector Provides power for high impedance AC probes or other accessories 15 V 12 V 150 mA ...

Page 16: ... Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product CISPR 11 Clause 4 The ISM device complies with Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Stan dard 001 Indicates that the user must refer to specific instructions in User s Guide This symbol indicates a position of the instrument power switch Indicates that this product complies with the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC marking requirements Do not dispose in ...

Page 17: ...pectrum Analyzer 2 Getting Started Information on checking the analyzer when received preparation for use basic instrument use familiarity with controls defining preset conditions updating firmware and contacting Agilent Technologies 9 ...

Page 18: ...tainer or cushioning material that might indicate signs of unusual stress or com pacting Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container and verify if the standard accessories and your ordered options are included in the shipment For any questions contact the Agilent Technologies Customer Contact Center CCC See Contact Agilent Technologies on page 152 For the latest service information p...

Page 19: ... with the analyzer Various AC power cables are available from Agilent that are unique to specific geographic areas You can order additional AC power cords that are appropriate for use in different areas The AC Power Cord table provides a lists of the available AC power cords the plug configurations and identifies the geographic area in which each cable is typically used The detachable power cord i...

Page 20: ...0A 8120 1521 CNS 10917 2 NEMA 5 15P Option 903 Unite States Canada Taiwan Mexico 8120 2296 SEV 1011 Option 906 Switzerland 230V 15A 8120 4600 SABS 164 1 Option 917 South Africa India 8120 4754 JIS C8303 Option 918 Japan 250V 16A 8120 5181 SI 32 Option 919 Israel 8120 8377 GB 1002 Option 922 China 2 Getting Started 12 N9342C 43C 44C User s Guide AC Power Cords 250V 10A 250V 10A 125V 15A 250V 16A 25...

Page 21: ...yzer s cover is removed There are no operator serviceable parts inside Always contact Agilent qualified personnel for service Disconnect the product from all voltage sources while it is being opened WARNING This product is a Safety Class I analyzer The main plug should be inserted in a power socket outlet only if provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor...

Page 22: ...rage is recommended at a temperature of less than 25o C Never use a damaged or worn out adapter or battery Charging the batteries internally even while the analyzer is powered off the analyzer may keep warm To avoid overheating always disconnect the analyzer from the AC adapter before storing the analyzer into the soft carrying case CAU CAUTION Connect the automotive adapter to the power output co...

Page 23: ...because most of the semiconductor devices used in this analyzer are susceptible to damage by static discharge Depending on the magnitude of the charge device substrates can be punctured or destroyed by contact or proximity of a static charge The result can cause degradation of device performance early failure or immediate destruction These charges are generated in numerous ways such as simple cont...

Page 24: ...e battery icon in the lower right corner of the front panel screen it indicates the approximate level of charge Press System System Info Show System Page down to check the current battery information Step Notes 1 Open the battery cover Use a phillips type screwdriver loosen the retaining screw then pull the battery cover open 2 Insert the battery Observe correct battery polarity orientation when i...

Page 25: ...ng When the battery is fully charged the green charging indicator turns off During charging and discharging the battery voltage current and temperature are monitored If any of the monitored conditions exceed their safety limits the battery will terminate any further charging or discharging until the error condition is corrected The charging time for a fully depleted battery is approximately four h...

Page 26: ...the analyzer Allow the analyzer to warm up for 30 minutes before making a calibrated measurement To meet its specifications the analyzer must meet operating temperature conditions CAU CAUTION Use only the original AC DC adapter or originally supplied battery for the power source The maximum RF input level of an average continuous power is 30 dBm or 50 VDC signal input Avoid connecting a signal int...

Page 27: ...gs on page 20 User Restores the analyzer to a user defined setting Refer to the descriptions as below Last Restores the analyzer to the last setting Saving a User defined Preset If you frequently use system settings that are not the factory defaults refer to the following steps to create a user defined system settings that can be easily recalled 1 Set the analyzer parameters using the knob the arr...

Page 28: ...uct Reference Level 0 0 dBm Attenuation Auto 20 dB Scale DIV 10 dB DIV Scale Type Log RBW Auto 3 MHz VBW Auto 3 MHz Average Type Log Power Sweep time Auto Sweep Mode Normal Probe Power Off Trace 1 Clear write Trace 2 Blank Trace 3 Blank Trace 4 Blank Trace 1 Detection Pos Peak Trace 2 Detection Pos Peak Trace 3 Detection Pos Peak Trace 4 Detection Pos Peak Trace Average All Off Marker All Off Mode...

Page 29: ...and Man You can select the backlight brightness and the auto off idle time in manual mode Setting Key Beep Press System Key Settings Beeper to activate the key beep function as an indicator of key operation General System Settings Provides the following system setting options Time Date Press System Time Date to set the date and time of the analyzer The allowed input for the time is HHMMSS format a...

Page 30: ...ng IP Admin IP Address Static to manually set the IP address gateway and subnet mask with the proper LAN information Or just press System Setting IP Admin IP Address DCHP to get the IP address in LAN dynamically according DCHP Press Apply to enable all the configurations you set Ext Input Toggles the channel for external input between Ref and Trig Ref refers to a 10 MHz reference signal Trig refer...

Page 31: ... edge Ext Rise or the falling edge Ext Fall as the trigger threshold Show System Pressing System System Info Show system displays the following hardware software and battery information of the analyzer NOTE The trace will halt in external trigger mode until the trigger threshold is met or the free run function is activated Machine Model Battery Info MCU Firmware Version Name DSP Firmware Version S...

Page 32: ...ear at the bottom of the list If the error list is longer than 30 entries the analyzer reports an error message 350 Query overflow For more information refer to Error Messages on page 143 Perform Calibration The N934xC provides three manual calibration function to calibrate the time base and amplitude The analyzer should warm up for 30 minutes before calibration Time Base Calibration Perform a tim...

Page 33: ...ector The allowed amplitude range is from 2 dBm to 2 dBm Then press Enter to continue 3 Input the amplitude number of the 50 MHz signal in the pop up window and press Enter as a terminator The analyzer will perform a calibration according to the input amplitude value Press Clear data to set to the factory preset status with default amplitude calibration data The amplitude calibration function is o...

Page 34: ...B connector 4 Press System More Service Upgrade Firmware to activate the updating procedure Press Enter to upgrade the firmware The analyzer will perform the update automatically 5 Unplug the USB stick and restart the analyzer when message All modules have been upgraded please restart is displayed 6 Press System System Info Show System to find the updated MCU firmware version CAU CAUTION The memor...

Page 35: ...7 Probe Power Output The Probe Power provides power for high impedance AC probes or other accessories 15 V 12V 150 mA maximum The Power Power is set to off as default Press System More Port Setting Probe Power On to switch on the porbe power output ...

Page 36: ...etween the anaylzer and PC It also provides some data analysis function for your further use You can get this software in the Help Kit CD or download from http www agilent com find n9342c For the further descrption of the HSA PC software please refer to the online help embedded in this software NOTE To connect the analyzer via the USB LAN port to a PC no extra driver is required All you need is th...

Page 37: ...n setting measurement parameters there are several ways to enter or modify active function values 1 Using the Front Panel Knob Increases or decreases the current value 2 Using the Arrow Keys Increases or decreases the current value by the step unit defined Press Freq CF Step to set the frequency by an auto coupled step Step Span 10 when CF Step mode is set to Auto 3 Using the Numeric Keypad Enters...

Page 38: ...generator s RF OUT connector to the analyzer s RF IN connector 5 Press Freq 1 GHz to set the analyzer center frequency to 1 GHz 6 Press Span 5 MHz to set the analyzer frequency span to 5 MHz 7 Press Peak to place a marker M1 at the high est peak 1 GHz on the display The Marker amplitude and frequency values appear in the function block and in the upper right corner of the screen Use the front pane...

Page 39: ...31 AgilentN9342C 43C 44C Handheld Spectrum Analyzer 3 Functions and Measurements ...

Page 40: ...als on the same screen The Delta Marker function is demonstrated in this example 1 Press Preset to set the analyzer to the factory default setting 2 Input a signal 0 dB 50 MHz to the RF IN connector of the analyzer 3 Set the analyzer start frequency stop frequency and reference level to view the 50 MHz signal and its harmonics up to 100 MHz Press FREQ 40 MHz Press FREQ 110 MHz Press AMPTD 0 dBm 4 ...

Page 41: ... example the next peak is 100 MHz a harmonic of the 50 MHz signal Press Peak Next Right PK or Next Left PK Figure 3 2 Delta pair marker with signals same screen NOTE To increase the resolution of the marker readings turn on the frequency count function For more information please refer to Improving Frequency Resolution and Accuracy on page 42 ...

Page 42: ...er Pulse M Sw eep 8 5 Remot e Standby On N9310A RF Signal Generator 9 kHz 3 0 GHz REVERSE PW R 4W MAX 30VDC LF OUT RF OUT 50 FUNCTIONS Frequency Enter 7 M OD On Off RF 4 1 0 2 9 6 3 On Off Amplitude FM Ut ility LF Out Preset Local AM I Q File Trigger Pulse M Sw eep 8 5 Remote Standby On N9310A RF Signal Generator 9 kHz 3 0 GHz REVERSE PWR 4W MAX 30VDC LF OUT RF OUT 50 FUN CTIONS Directional couple...

Page 43: ...dth you improve the resolution of the individual signals and it also increases the sweep timing For fastest measurement times use the widest possible resolution bandwidth Under factory preset conditions the resolution bandwidth is coupled to the span Figure 3 4 Resolving signals of equal amplitude ...

Page 44: ...nalyzer input connector as shown in Figure 3 3 on page 34 2 Set one source to 300 MHz at 10 dBm Set the other source to 300 05 MHz at 70 dBm 3 Set the analyzer as follows Press PRESET Press FREQ 300 05 MHz Press SPAN 500 kHz Press BW 300 Hz 4 Reduce the resolution bandwidth filter to view the smaller hidden signal Place a delta marker on the smaller signal Press Peak Press MARKER Delta Press Peak ...

Page 45: ...ally generated noise in the spectrum analyzer The input attenuator affects the level of a signal passing through the analyzer If a signal is very close to the noise floor reducing input attenuation will bring the signal out of the noise 1 Preset the analyzer 2 Input a signal 1 GHz 80 dBm to RF IN 3 Set the CF span and reference level Press FREQ 1 GHz Press SPAN 5 MHz Press AMPTD 40 dBm 4 Move the ...

Page 46: ...AN 1 MHz 6 Set the attenuation to 20 dB Note that increas ing the attenuation moves the noise floor closer to the signal level Press AMPTD Attenuation 20 dB Figure 3 7 A signal closer to the noise level Atten 20 dB 7 Press AMPTD Attenuation 0 dB to set the attenuation to 0 dB Figure 3 8 A signal closer to the noise level Atten 0 dB ...

Page 47: ...ecreasing the RBW by a decade reduces the noise floor by 10 dB 1 Refer to Reducing Input Attenuation on page 37 and follow steps 1 2 and 3 2 Decrease the resolution bandwidth Press BW and toggle RBW setting to Man manual then decrease the resolution bandwidth using the knob the arrow keys or the numeric keypad The low level signal appears more clearly because the noise level is reduced Figure 3 9 ...

Page 48: ...gnal s visibility Slower sweep times are necessary to average noise variations 1 Refer to Reducing Input Attenuation on page 37 and follow steps 1 2 and 3 2 Press TRACE More Detector Average to select the average detector 3 Press Sweep Sweep Time to set the sweep time to 500 ms Note how the noise appears to smooth out The analyzer has more time to average the values for each of the displayed data ...

Page 49: ...e detection mode to sample smoothing the displayed noise level 1 Refer to the first procedure Reducing Input Attenuation on page 37 and follow steps 1 2 and 3 2 Press TRACE Average On to turn average on 3 Press 50 ENTER to set the average number to 50 As the averaging routine smooths the trace low level signals become more visible Figure 3 11 Trace averaging NOTE This is a trace processing functio...

Page 50: ...zer s RF IN connector 3 Set the center frequency to 1 GHz and the span to 5 MHz 4 Press MARKER Function Counter to turn the frequency counter on 5 Move the marker by rotating the knob to a point half way down the skirt of the signal response 6 Press MARKER Function Normal to turn off the marker counter Figure 3 12 Using the frequency counter NOTE Marker count properly functions only on CW signals ...

Page 51: ...ace and the RF attenuator to determine which signals if any may be internally generated distortion products In this example a signal from a signal generator is used to determine whether the harmonic distortion products are generated by the analyzer 1 Input a signal 200 MHz 10 dBm to the ana lyzer RF IN connector 2 Set the analyzer center frequency and span Press Preset factory preset Press Freq 40...

Page 52: ...ef 6 To determine whether the harmonic distortion products are generated by the analyzer first save the trace data in trace 2 as follows Press Trace Trace 2 Press Trace Clear Write 7 Allow trace 2 to update minimum two sweeps then store the data from trace 2 and place a delta marker on the harmonic of trace 2 Press Trace View Press Peak Press Marker Delta The Figure 3 14 shows the stored data in t...

Page 53: ...10 dB atten The marker readout comes from two sources Increased input attenuation causes poorer signal to noise ratio This causes the marker delta value to be positive Reduced contribution of the analyzer circuits to the harmonic measurement causes the marker to be negative A large marker delta value readout indicates significant measurement errors Set the input attenuator at a level to minimize t...

Page 54: ...ion of signal generators and directional coupler used as a combiner results in a two tone source with very low intermodulation distortion Although the distortion from this setup may be better than the specified performance of the analyzer it is useful for determining the TOI performance of the source analyzer combination Frequency Enter 7 MOD On Off RF 4 1 0 2 9 6 3 On Off Amplitude FM Utility LF ...

Page 55: ...cy and span Press PRESET Factory preset Press FREQ 300 5 MHz Press SPAN 5 MHz 4 Reduce the RBW until the distortion products are visible Press BW RBW and reduce the RBW using the knob the arrow keys or the numeric key pad 5 Move the signal to the reference level Press Peak Press MARKER Marker To To Ref 6 Reduce the RBW until the distortion products are visible Press BW RBW and reduce the RBW using...

Page 56: ...ide 8 Measure the other distortion product Press MARKER Normal Press Peak Next Left Right Peak 9 Measure the difference between this test signal and the second distortion product Press MARKER Normal Press Peak Next Left Right Peak Figure 3 16 TOI test screen ...

Page 57: ...surement Test Setup N9340A HANDHELD SPECTRUM ANALYZER 100kHz 3 0GHz PRESET ENTER FREQ SPAN AMPTD BW SWP SYS MODE MEAS TRACE ESC CLR 2DEF 3 GHI 1ABC 5M NO 4JKL 6PQR 8VWX 7STU 9YZ_ 0SAVE LIM IT M ARKER DUT 2 Press Preset to perform a factory preset 3 Set the start and stop frequencies and resolution bandwidth Press FREQ Start Freq 100 MHz Press FREQ Stop Freq 1 GHz Press BW RBW 1 MHz 4 Turn on the t...

Page 58: ...cable from the tracking generator output to the analyzer input Store the frequency response in trace 4 and normalize Press MEAS Normalize Store Ref 1 4 Normalize On 8 Reconnect the DUT to the analyzer and change the normalized reference position Press MEAS Normalize Norm Ref Posn 8 ENTER 9 Measure the rejection of the low pass filter Press Marker Normal 370 MHz Delta 130 MHz The marker readout dis...

Page 59: ...art and stop frequencies Press FREQ Start Freq 100 MHz Press FREQ Stop Freq 1 GHz Press AMPTD Scale Type Log 4 Press BW 10 kHz to set the resolution bandwidth to 10 kHz 5 Turn on the tracking generator and if necessary set the output power to 10 dBm Press MODE Track Generator Amplitude On 10 dBm 6 Press Sweep Sweep Time Auto to put the sweep time into stimulus response auto coupled mode Adjust the...

Page 60: ...eference marker at the specified cut off frequency Press MARKER Mode Normal 370 MHz 11Set the 2nd marker as a delta frequency of 37 MHz Press Delta 37 MHz 12In this example the attenuation over this frequency range is 19 16 dB octave one octave above the cutoff frequency 13Use the front panel knob to place the marker at the highest peak in the stop band to determine the minimum stop band attenuati...

Page 61: ...cuit has a reflection coefficient of 1 0 dB return loss It reflects all incident power and provides a convenient 0 dB reference 1 Connect the DUT to the directional bridge or coupler as shown below Terminate the unconnected port of the DUT Figure 3 20 Reflection Measurement Short Calibration Test Setup N9340A HANDHELD SPECTRUM ANALYZER 100 kHz 3 0GHz PRESET ENTER FREQ SPAN AMPTD BW SWP SYS MODE ME...

Page 62: ...ss BW 1 MHz 7 Replace the DUT with a short circuit 8 Press MEAS Normalize Store Ref 1 4 Normalize On to normalize the trace It activates the trace 1 minus trace 4 function and displays the results in trace 1 The normalized trace or flat line represents 0 dB return loss Normalization occurs in each sweep Replace the short cal device with the DUT Figure 3 21 Short Circuit Normalized CAU CAUTION Exce...

Page 63: ...te the return loss of the 370 MHz low pass filter 1 After calibrating the system with the above procedure reconnect the filter in place of the short cal device without changing any analyzer settings 2 Use the marker to read return loss Position the marker with the front panel knob to read the return loss at that frequency Rotate the knob to find the highest peak and the readout is the maximum retu...

Page 64: ...ibutions The analyzer supports the U2000 Series USB power sensors The U2000 Series USB power sensors do not need manual calibration and zero routines performed Calibration and zeroing are performed without removing the power sensor from the source through internal zeroing With internal zeroing of U2000 Series USB power sensors there is no need to disconnect the sensor or power off the DUT The U200...

Page 65: ...ou cycle the power on and off In most situations you can press Zero to complete the two steps zero and cal together NOTE If you suspect other signals may be present it is recommended that you turn off all the other channels and measure average power only on the signal of interest Another option is to measure channel power which is less accurate that filters out all other channels signals You can m...

Page 66: ...power sensor followed by a calibration operation 4 Connect the power sensor to the RF Input 50 MHz port The analyzer supports the U2000 series power sensors 5 Connect the external attenuation if required with the power sensor used 6 Connect the power sensor to the signal to be measured A typical base transceiver station connection is after the output of the power amplifier and duplexer The connect...

Page 67: ...er s Top and Bottom End Points Setting the end points Disk Range close to the expected measurement value changes the sensitivity of the Power Meter scale resolution This is an advantage in viewing small changes in power However this will not affect the overall range of the sensor 1 Press Preset to perform a factory preset 2 Press MODE Power Meter ENTER to turn on the power meter 3 Press Meas Disp ...

Page 68: ... a factory preset 2 Press MODE Power Meter ENTER to turn on the power meter 3 Press Meas Setup Limits to access the limits menu 4 Press Limits to activate the limits function Each time the softkey is pressed the selected option changes 5 Press Upper Limits and enter the high limit value using the numeric keypad Then press dBm to complete the setup Press Lower Limits and enter the low limit value u...

Page 69: ...esented by color red for a strong signal and blue for noise floor The Y axis represents time with the trace from the newest sweep displayed at the bottom of the screen Earlier traces move up toward the top with each new sweep Two coupled markers allow the user to place a marker on any trace in the Spectrum Monitor and view the normal spectrum for the time of that sweep The time interval between sw...

Page 70: ... trace or CSV data file for your future use With option GPS you can convert the CSV file into KML file in HSA PC software for review the test GPS location in Google Earth on PC Please refer to Loading a file on page 82 to load the saved spectrogram trace file Spectrum Monitor Audio Alert The spectrum monitor provides an audio alert with a frequency dependant on the different control parameters Thi...

Page 71: ...l source or an antenna for an FM signal to analyze In this example the signal source is used transmitting at 300 MHz with FM deviation of 10 kHz and FM rate of 1 kHz 3 Set the center frequency to the center of the FM signal in this case 300 MHz Press FREQ 300 MHz 4 Set the analyzer to zero span for time domain analysis Press SPAN Zero Span Press Sweep Sweep Time 4 ms 5 Turn off the input attenuati...

Page 72: ... Frequency Deviation 2 x Modulation Rate In our case the RBW should be 2 x 10 kHz 2 x 1 kHz 22 kHz With 1 3 10 sequence RBW selections choose the next highest RBW of 30 kHz Press BW 30 kHz 7 Turn on the FM demodulator Press Marker Function Demod Demod Setting Demod Type FM Listen to the FM audio signal Press Speaker Vol rotate the knob Alternatively you can also use the headphone jack ...

Page 73: ...ation and Minimum carrier frequency offset The user can save the waveforms with metrics for reporting as well as the set up parameters for future measurements or analysis In the following example you can use any source available such as AM FM radio as long as it has AM FM signal generation capability AM Modulation Analysis Please refer to the procedures below for the AM demodulation analysis 1 Con...

Page 74: ... modulation analysis FM Modulation Analysis Please refer to the procedures below for the FM modulation analysis 1 Connect the signal generator to RF IN connector and turn on the signal generator s FM and RF output 2 Turn on the FM modulation analysis function Press MODE Modulation Analysis FM 3 Press Freq 100 MHz to set the carrier frequency 4 Set the attenuation state to Auto default Press Attenu...

Page 75: ...Guide 67 6 Set the FM deviation limit and turn on the limit function Press Limits FreqDev UP 11 FreqDev Low 9 9 Limits on The red value in the result indicates the modulated FM deviation exceeds the limits set as above Figure 3 26 FM modulation analysis ...

Page 76: ... ASK depth FSK frequency deviation and ASK index etc The waveform with metrics and setup parameters can be saved for reports and future Measurements In the following example you can use any source available such as your remote key of the car as long as it has ASK FSK generation capability For ASK FSK signal its Filter is Nyquist and Alpha is 0 35 ASK Modulation Analysis Please refer to the procedu...

Page 77: ...uation state to Auto default Press Amptd Attenuation Auto 7 Press Disp Y Scale Scale Coupling On to set the Y scale auto coupling 8 Setting the ASK depth limit and turn on the limit function Press Limits ASK Depth UP 71 ASK Depth Low 70 Limits on 9 Press Disp Display Eye Diagram to view the eye diagram The figure below indicates the ASK eye diagram as a measurement result Figure 3 27 ASK Eye Diagr...

Page 78: ...ress MODE Modulation Analysis FSK 3 Press Freq 100 MHz to set the carrier frequency 4 Press Meas Symbol Rate 10 ksps to set the symbol rate 5 Press Filter Setup Ref Filter Nyquist Return to set the filter type 6 Set the attenuation state to Auto default Press Amptd Attenuation Auto 7 Press Disp Y Scale Scaling Coupling On to set the Y scale auto coupling 8 Setting the FSK deviation limit and turn ...

Page 79: ...data as CSV file for post processing or KML file for further use in Google Earth application on your PC Top Bottom N Channel Scanner Top Bottom N channel scan is used for searching the top bottom channels from specified channel range according channel power Figure 3 29 Top N Channel Scanner Measurement Please refer to the procedures below to perform a NOTE The CSV file has smaller size compared wi...

Page 80: ...s Begin Chn and End Chn to set the begin and end channel for scanning Press Apply to apply all the range settings If you toggle Edit Method to underline Custom it allows you to set the customer defined scan as your need Press Start Freq to set the scan start frequency Press Freq Step Size to set the frequency interval for adjacent channels Press Bandwidth to set the bandwidth of each frequency cha...

Page 81: ...e Press Insert to insert a channel and access the channel setting submenu to customize the channel parameters Press Edit Method Std It allows you to set the range according to the embedded communication standard such as CDMA and GSM which is used specifically in different countries Press Signal Std to load a standard file as your need Please refer to Loading a file on page 82 for details Press Chn...

Page 82: ...V KML file will be saved immediately Display In channel scanner mode the Disp hardkey is used to adjust the channel scanner display to review the customized scan result Press Freeze to pause the display refresh but the scan is still running You can sort the channel by ID or power in ascending or decending order Or you can press Disp Mode to toggle the display mode between bar mode and time mode Fi...

Page 83: ...ase refer to the Figure 3 31 on page 80 for the distance interval channel scan The Measure Rule and Search Rule is toggled between Speed and Accuracy For each scan process the analyzer will first search and find out the available channels according to the selected scan mode Then a precise measurement will perform to get the scan result The accuracy mode in measurement rule is set as default to get...

Page 84: ...tup are changed For example a short coaxial cable used to connect the tester to the DUT Press Freq and Span to set the measurement frequency range It is best to keep the calibration frequency range as close as possible to the actual sweep frequencies necessary for the measurements Calibrating over a larger frequency range than the actual measurement range will reduce the accuracy of the test resul...

Page 85: ...t of the T combo calibrator to the RF OUT connector of the tester Press ENTER to start the load calibration A Calibrated indicator is shown on the upper left corner of the screen when the calibration is completed Then the analyzer is ready for your further cable measurement Measuring Cable Reflection Press Mode Cable Antenna Test Reflection Measurement to select the Reflection Measurement Mode It ...

Page 86: ...e of 50 to 400 MHz perform the following steps 1 Press the MODE Cable Aetenna Test Distantce To Fault to select the DTF mode 2 Press FREQ Start 50 ENTER to set the start frequency to 50 MHz 3 Press Stop 400 ENTER to set the stop frequency to 400 MHz 4 Press Calibrate to bring up the calibration process guidance Follow the instructions to perform a calibration For more information about calibration...

Page 87: ...ype has a specific purpose as defined below Trace DAT A trace file records trace data and controls Screen JPG A screen file records graphic information of the current screen State STA A state file records the current controls and settings of the analyzer Use this file type for saving test parameters for future recall such as Frequency Amplitude and BW settings Limit LIM A limit file records the li...

Page 88: ...ns the frequency range and corresponding parameters for a specific communication standard It allows you to recall those default settings for the singal searching and testing in that range Amplitude Correction COR The amplitude correction file is used for trace amplitude offset compensation Please refer to Amp Correction on page 88 to edit and save the correction file on HSA PC software KML KML A K...

Page 89: ... quickly save a trace or a screen to either the local memory or an external USB device depending upon the setup of the save path Refer to the steps for saving a trace screen 1 Press File Setup Qsave Type to set the quick save file type 2 Press File Directory Media Type to select the file directory 3 Press Return Save to save a trace or a screen copy to the pre defined memory The trace or screen wi...

Page 90: ... the folder named State Press Browse Folder to access into this folder 6 Press Copy to copy the file into the User State folder The State file is available for your quick recall by pressing User Deleting a file 1 Press File Directory Media Type to select a directory 2 Rotate the knob to highlight a file 3 Press Return File Operation Delete to delete the selected file The file will be deleted once ...

Page 91: ...itiate the measurement in sequence For the automatic task all the measurement tasks are executed automatically without interruption For the manual task the program is paused and releases a result report when each measurement is finished The program will be continued once you input the next instruction See Figure 3 32 For the manual if failed task the measurement tasks are executed continuously unl...

Page 92: ...3 Functions and Measurements 84 N9342C 43C 44C User s Guide ...

Page 93: ...4 Key Reference This chapter provides descriptions of the instrument hardkeys and softkey menu functionality key access to softkey submenus and instrument parameter control options Additional reference information is provided in the Menu Map on page 153 ...

Page 94: ...he reference level use the arrow keys the knob or the numeric keypad Pressing any digit 0 through 9 on the numeric keypad brings up the terminator menu Attenuation Key access AMPTD Attenuation Toggles the input attenuation between Auto or Man The input attenuation ranges from 0 dB to 50 dB and allows you to set the attenuation level in 1 dB increments when attenuation is set to Man The input atten...

Page 95: ...ision on the display Scale Type Key access AMPTD Scale Type Toggles the scale type of vertical graticule divisions between logarithmic and linear When Scale Type is set to Log a logarithmic units is activated ranging from 1 to 10 dB per division When Scale Type is set to Lin the vertical divisions are linearly scaled and the default amplitude units are volts The top of the display is set to the re...

Page 96: ...the analyzer input Thus the signal level measured by the analyzer may be referred to as the level at the input of an external amplitude conversion device When an amplitude offset is entered its value appears in the lower left corner of the display Amp Correction Key access AMPTD More Press this softkey to perform the amplitude correction The amplitude correction is used to compensate the gain atte...

Page 97: ...s the correction file editing pop up menu 3 Refer to the Figure 4 1 to add the point date with frequency and amplitude offset value Figure 4 1 Editing correction file in PC software 4 When the editing is completed press Save Save As to save the correction file 2 Set a folder named N934xDATA in a USB disk and put the saved correction file in Insert the USB disk on top panel for further loading ...

Page 98: ...correction file name will be shown on the Correction1 softkey and the Apply Corrections is set to On automatically which indicates the amplitude compensation has been applied to the displayed trace Press Apply Corrections off to turn off all the correction from correction1 to 4 Set Antenna Unit to On to switch to graticule unit from dBm to dBmV m for field strength measurement Figure 4 2 Field Str...

Page 99: ...isp Activates an adjustable horizontal line that is used as a visual reference line The display line used for trace arithmetic has amplitude values that correspond to its vertical position when compared to the reference level The value of the display line appears in both the active function block and on the softkey The arrow keys knob or numeric keypad may be used to adjust the display line Pressi...

Page 100: ... related to span As span is decreased resolution bandwidth decreases As the resolution bandwidth changes the video bandwidth if in auto couple mode changes to maintain the VBW RBW ratio A mark appears next to RBW on the display when it is not coupled VBW Key access BW VBW Changes the analyzer post detector filter from 1 Hz to 1 MHz in a 1 3 10 sequence using the knob the step keys or the numeric k...

Page 101: ... step keys change the ratio in a 1 3 10 sequence Avg Type Key access BW Avg Type Accesses the functions to automatically or manually choose from one of the following averaging type Log Pwr Key access BW Avg Type Log Pwr Averages the data as appropriate for the logarithmic scaled y axis When average type is set to Log Pwr LgAv appears on the left side of the display NOTE If an unavailable bandwidth...

Page 102: ...age VAvg appears on the left side of the display There are actually four types of averaging processes within an N934xC All except VBW filtering are affected by this setting They are listed as follows Trace averaging Averages signal amplitudes on a trace to trace basis Press Log Pwr or Pwr Average detector Averages signal amplitudes during the time or frequency interval and represents the result as...

Page 103: ...hortest sweep time ranging from 10 ms to 1000 s The auto selection is determined by three measurement settings Frequency Span The selected Resolution Bandwidth The selected Video Bandwidth Note that changing one of the three factors above will change the sweep time The sweep time is in direct ratio to frequency span and is in reverse ratio to the selected resolution bandwidth and video bandwidth w...

Page 104: ...le sweep mode In this mode pressing Sweep Single Sweep enables a sweep Sweep Cont Performs one sweep after another as soon as it is triggered Pressing Preset When Preset Type is set to Default or turning the power on sets the sweep mode to continuous sweep as default Single Sweep Key access Sweep Single Sweep When the analyzer is in continuous sweep mode and not in a measurement mode MEAS Measure ...

Page 105: ...Trigger Free Run New sweep starts as soon as possible after the current sweep ends This is the default state of trigger mode Video Key access Sweep Trigger Video Activates the trigger condition that starts the next sweep if the detected RF envelope voltage rises to a level set by the video trigger level Ext Rise Key access Sweep Trigger External Activates the trigger condition that will start a sw...

Page 106: ...ccess Sweep Gated Sweep Toggles the Sweep type between Sweep and FFT mode The default setting is sweep mode Gate Delay Key access Sweep Gated Sweep Toggles the Sweep type between Sweep and FFT mode The default setting is sweep mode Gate Length Key access Sweep Gated Sweep Toggles the Sweep type between Sweep and FFT mode The default setting is sweep mode Gate Source Key access Sweep Gated Sweep To...

Page 107: ...eed Activates the default fast sweep time rule Accuracy Activates the normal sweep time rule to ensure the measurement accuracy Speed sweep time rule provides a fast measurement function that decreases the sweep time Using Fast Sweep will decrease the measurement accuracy Sweep Type Key access Sweep Sweep Setup Toggles the Sweep type between Sweep and FFT mode The default setting is sweep mode ...

Page 108: ...y and cancels the active function Clears any title entry and cause the title to revert to the previous name Clears input or output overloads Clears error messages from the status line along the bottom of the display Association with other functions Provides a permitted setting for triggering other functions such as Activates LIMIT function for pass fail judgements Activates SAVE function for curre...

Page 109: ... search in full span and set the marker frequency to center frequency and set appropriate reference level according to the amplitude of signal Then the RBW is set to 1 MHz and all auto coupled to display the signal The minimum detectable amplitude is 50 dBm Center Frequency Key access FREQ Center Freq Activates the center frequency function which allows you to set the horizontal center of the disp...

Page 110: ...le The left and right sides of the graticule correspond to the start and stop frequencies When these frequencies are activated their values are displayed below the graticule in place of center frequency and span CF Step Key access FREQ CF Step Changes the step size for the center frequency function Once a step size has been selected and the center frequency function is activated the arrow keys cha...

Page 111: ...in several countries Please refer to Loading a file on page 67 for how to recall a file Freq Offset Key access FREQ Freq Offset Allows you to input a frequency offset value that is added to the frequency readout of the marker to account for frequency conversions external to the analyzer Offset entries are added to all frequency readouts including marker start frequency and stop frequency Offsets a...

Page 112: ...dy been selected will become active when it is turned on If a marker has been turned on and assigned to a specific trace it will become active on that trace if that marker is selected Marker Trace Key access MARKER More Marker Trace Activates a marker on the trace if there are no markers turned on If a marker is currently active press Marker Trace until 1 2 3 or 4 is underlined The active marker w...

Page 113: ...moves the active marker to the delta marker position Delta Key access MARKER Delta Activates a second marker at the position of the first marker If no marker is present two markers appear at the center of the display The amplitude and frequency or time of the first marker is fixed The marker number is indicated above the delta marker and the same number is indicated with an R for example 1R above ...

Page 114: ...the stop marker is indicated with a marker number Adjusting the span changes the frequency difference between the two markers while maintaining the midpoint between the two markers at a fixed frequency Changing the center changes the center point between the two markers while maintaining the frequency difference This mode is useful in functions such as Band Power Off Key access MARKER Mode NOTE Th...

Page 115: ...sets the start frequency to the marker delta value To Start is not available in zero span To Stop Key access MARKER Marker To Changes the start frequency so that it is equal to the frequency of the active marker In Delta mode To Stop sets the stop frequency to the marker delta value To Stop is not available in zero span To Reference Key access MARKER Marker To Changes the reference level to the ac...

Page 116: ... Activates the demodulation mode Demod Setting Accesses the menu keys to select AM demodulation FM demodulation or demodulation Off It also accesses the Speaker Vol and Delay Time menu keys described below Marker Table Key access MARKER Marker Table Compresses the graticule and displays the marker number trace number marker type X axis value and the amplitude in the table demodulation In zero span...

Page 117: ...cy Time Sets the marker readout to Time The default selection in zero span displays the time interval between a normal marker and the start of the sweep or the time of the delta marker relative to the reference marker Zoom In Out Key access MARKER More Zoom In Activates the marker zoom in out function which triggers a series of operation as below Save current state as a backup state file Set cente...

Page 118: ...k and demodulation The marker annotation is also removed Logging Start Stop Key access MARKER More Logging Start Stop Press this softkey to start recording the marker value GPS information to a CSV file The frequency and amplitude value of the marker will be continuously recorded in the file Press this softkey Logging Stop again to stop logging and save the CSV file immediately With option GPS you...

Page 119: ...nd error message will appear on the display Next Right Peak Moves the marker to the next peak to the right of the current marker The signal peak must exceed the peak threshold value by the peak excursion value If there is no peak to the right the marker will not move and the No Peak Found error message will appear on the display Key access Peak Next Right PK Pk Pk Search Key access Peak Pk Pk Sear...

Page 120: ...s Peak More Peak Table Peak Table Displays a list of up to ten signal peaks that is updated at the end of each sweep The peaks can be sorted in order by descending amplitude or by ascending frequency Peaks above or below the display line can be excluded from the table The peak table function works with trace 1 only Export Table to CSV Press this softkey to save the current peak table to a CSV file...

Page 121: ... the power of the spectrum in the displayed green frame The measurement defaults to 99 of the occupied bandwidth power Occupied bandwidth measurement are made in either single or continuous sweep mode Selecting a Method Press MEAS OBW Method to toggle the occupied bandwidth measurement mode between percentage and dBc Setting Percentage Press OBW Method Percent to edit the percentage of signal powe...

Page 122: ...en the main channel power and the adjacent channel power ACPR measures the total power RMS voltage in the specified channel The measurement result reports the ratios of the two adjacent channel powers to the main channel power Center Frequency Key access MEAS ACPR Center Freq Sets the center frequency of the main channel power Main Channel Key access MEAS ACPR Main Channel Specifies the range of i...

Page 123: ...ermine the channel power is a traditional method known as the integration bandwidth IBW method A swept spectrum is used as the basis for this calculation Therefore it is important to set the resolution bandwidth correctly before making this measurement using the following formula Where k is a value between 1 2 and 4 0 and n is the number of trace points Center Frequency Key access MEAS Channel Pow...

Page 124: ...e spectrogram display Update Interval Key access MEAS Spectrum Monitor Enables you to set the interval of time to update data to 1 or more seconds Or you may set it to automatically determine the Update Interval that provides the maximum data collection speed A data sample is taken every time interval for display on the spectrogram Increasing the update time allows data capturing over a longer per...

Page 125: ... submenu for spectrogram file operation Start Stop Save This softkey allow you to start or stop the automatic save function Once the spectrogram measurement frames reached the file size set in the File Size a file SPE or CSV will be automatically saved and the spectrogram measurement will restart Timed Setting This submenu allows you to configure automatic time save function You can set start date...

Page 126: ...y band For WLAN the reference power is taken as the peak PSD in the signal and all offset results are also the peak PSD in that offset as opposed to the integrated power Avg Number Key access MEAS SEM Avg Number Press Avg Number On to specify the number of measurement averages used when calculating the measurement result The average will be displayed at the end of each sweep Meas Type Key access M...

Page 127: ... time used in measuring the power in the main channel Total Pwr Ref Key access MEAS SEM Ref Channel Total Pwr Ref is the power in the carrier that is used as the reference in computing the relative power values for the offsets When Man is selected this can be set by the user When Auto is selected this is the measured power in the reference carrier Offset Limits Key access MEAS SEM Displays the men...

Page 128: ...00 Couple 30 00 30 00 1 D On 4 000 8 000 1000 00 13 00 13 00 Couple 30 00 30 00 1 E On 8 000 12 500 1000 00 13 00 13 00 Couple 30 00 30 00 1 Offset Start Freq MHz Stop Freq MHz Res BW kHz Abs Start dBm Abs Stop dBm Rel Couple Rel Start dBc Rel Stop dBc Meas BW A On 2 515 3 485 30 00 71 07 71 07 Man 35 23 49 78 1 B On 4 000 7 500 1000 0 55 84 55 84 Man 35 50 39 00 1 C On 7 500 8 500 1000 00 55 84 5...

Page 129: ...e is shown on this key label Start Freq Key access MEAS SEM Offset Limits Specifies the inner limit frequency closest to the carrier for both segments of the specified offset pair When Start Freq Off is selected the offset pair is not measured Stop Freq Key access MEAS SEM Offset Limits Specifies the outer limit frequency furthest from the carrier for both segments of the specified offset pair The...

Page 130: ...ts More Enables you to enter an absolute level limit at Start Freq for the currently selected offset ranging from 200 00 to 50 00 dBm with 0 01 dB resolution Abs StopAmpt Key access MEAS SEM Offset Limits More Enters an absolute level limit at Stop Freq for the currently selected offset ranging from 200 00 to 50 00 dBm with 0 01 dB resolution and to toggle this function between Couple and Man If s...

Page 131: ...affected All the offsets are affected when remote control This is the multiplier applied to the resolution bandwidth to determine the bandwidth to integrate when calculating the power Meas BW is now restricted to be 1 and not changeable Fail Mask Key access MEAS SEM Offset Limits More Displays the menu to select one of the following logic keys for fail conditions between the measurement results an...

Page 132: ...results is larger than both the corresponding limit for Abs Start and Stop and the limit for Rel Start and Rel Stop Abs or Rel Set the limit test to show fail if one offset s the absolute emission mask measurement results is larger than the corresponding limit for Abs Start and Stop or the limit for Rel Start and Rel Stop ...

Page 133: ...rum analysis and measurement Tracking Generator Key access MODE Tracking Generator Select this mode and press ENTER to make specified measurement with tracking generator When selected the Meas softkey menu for the tracking generator mode will appear Amplitude Key access MODE Tracking Generator Amplitude Activates On or deactivates Off the output power of the tracking generator The power level can ...

Page 134: ...ce 1 into trace 4 Store Ref 1 4 must be pressed before pressing Normalize On If Normalize On is pressed before Store Ref 1 4 CAU CAUTION Power level sensitive devices connected to the tracking generator output may be accidentally damaged This is because the actual source amplitude will be greater than the amplitude indicated on the analyzer when the power sweep function is being used The source am...

Page 135: ...data to a trace while making a stimulus response measurement using a tracking generator Normalize will compensate for irregularities of the components used in the test setup isolating the performance of the DUT For example connect the cables and use a thru line in place of the device DUT to be measured between the tracking generator and the analyzer input Notice that the frequency response is not ...

Page 136: ... the reference trace on the display Power Meter Key access MODE Power Meter Use the arrow keys to highlight the mode Select this mode and press ENTER to make a measurement using the power meter function When selected the Power Meter softkey menu will be displayed and many of the instrument hardkeys will be disabled as they are not necessary for this mode Zeroing Key access MODE Power Meter Access ...

Page 137: ...range and resolution while in Power Meter mode Disp Range Access the associated Disp Range submenu Auto Range Toggles the auto range function between On and Off When the Auto Range is set to On the Top and Bottom value of the power meter s display range will be set automatically according to the measurement data Top Max data 0 5 Bottom Min data 0 5 The default setting is Off Top Set the top value ...

Page 138: ...s Meter Chart View Access the Chart View submenu This soft key is disabled when the measurement is in process or if the display mode is set to Meter This submenu is used to view the measurement chart Home View the first 21 points of current measurement chart End View the latest 21 points of current measurement chart Prev View the previous points of the chart Next View the next points of the chart ...

Page 139: ...the Power Range submenu Auto Range Enables and disable auto ranging When auto ranging is ON the power sensor selects the best measuring range for the measurement When auto ranging is OFF the power sensor remains in the current range and may be manually set by the user Range Selects the Lower or Upper of power ranges when the Auto Range is Off Limits Accesses the Limits submenu Limits Enables or di...

Page 140: ...nable or disable the display offset The display offset is applied to the measurement signal after any math calculation Average Accesses the Average submenu Average Enables or disables the Average function Avg Count Sets a value of the filter length and to set the average count value to be Auto or Manual The power sensor automatically sets the number of readings averaged together to satisfy most po...

Page 141: ...when the input power changes substantially Note that the result appears to settle faster although true settling to the final value is unaffected Meas Interval Sets the interval time between two measurements The default value is 100 ms Preset Key access MODE Power Meter Sets the power meter softkey menu options to the preset conditions For example the upper and lower limits are set to their preset ...

Page 142: ...bration type between full span calibration and selected span calibration Full span calibration runs an open short load calibration across the full frequency span A FullSpan calibration ignores the frequency changes during measurements Selected span calibration performs an open short load calibration across a user defined frequency span A SelectedSpan Cal requires a re calibration of the analyzer a...

Page 143: ...ace in memory is viewable Data Memory The trace both activated and in memory is viewable Disp Mode Key access Meas Disp Mode This softkey allows you to set the Y axis of the graticule as return loss VSWR or reflection coefficient value IIM On Off Key access Meas IIM This softkey toggles IIM between on and off When there is a need to measure the antenna feed line in field there are probably some in...

Page 144: ... when in linear frequency scale type divide the frequency span by 10 Span Key access SPAN Span Enter a frequency span range value Full Key access SPAN Full Changes the span to the full frequency range of the analyzer Zero Key access SPAN Zero Changes the frequency span to zero In this mode the current center frequency is displayed in the time domain the x axis is displayed in units of time like a ...

Page 145: ...E Clear Write Erases any previously stored trace data and continuously updates the display during following sweeps of the analyzer This function is activated for trace 1 at power on and factory preset Max Hold Key access TRACE Max Hold Maintains the displayed maximum level for each trace point of the selected trace A trace point is updated if a new maximum level is detected in successive sweeps NO...

Page 146: ...k Stores the amplitude data for the selected trace and removes it from the display The selected trace register will not be updated as the analyzer sweeps This function is activated for traces 2 3 and 4 at power on and Factory Preset Detector Key access TRACE More Detector Selects a specific detector type or allows the system to auto select the appropriate detector for a measurement For every trace...

Page 147: ...s selected A appears on the upper left corner Pos Peak Obtains the maximum video signal between the last display point and the present display point and stores this value in memory It is used primarily when measuring sinusoidal spectral components When Positive Peak is selected P appears in the upper left corner Sample Primarily used to display noise or noise like signals It should not be used to ...

Page 148: ... g center frequency is changed Press Average Off to turn off averaging The number of sweeps can only be set using the numeric keypad not the knob or arrow keys Average Dura Key access TRACE More Initiates a digital averaging routine that averages the trace points in an average duration resulting in trace smoothing Increasing the average duration will further smooth the trace For the information of...

Page 149: ...tical position when compared to the reference level The value of the display line appears in both the active function block and on the left side of the display The arrow keys knob or numeric keypad may be used to adjust the display line Pressing any digit 0 through 9 on the numeric keypad brings up the selected terminator menu To deactivate the display line press Display Line Off Limits Key access...

Page 150: ... Margin must be turned on for a limit test to work Save Limits Key access Limit Save Limits Saves the parameters of the current limit pattern in a file LIM Enter the user defined filename using the numeric keypad and press ENTER as a terminator Number alpha characters and underline are all valid components of a filename Recall Limits Key access Limit Recall Limits Recalls files previously saved co...

Page 151: ...143 AgilentN9342C 43C 44C Handheld Spectrum Analyzer 5 Error Messages This chapter contains Error Message information and definitions used by the analyzer ...

Page 152: ... messages Example In this example a failure explanation is generally included with each error to further define its meaning The instrument messages in this guide are listed numerically NOTE A symbol F at the beginning of an error message indicates this is an error caused by manual front panel operation A symbol R at the beginning of an error message indicates this is an error caused by remote cont...

Page 153: ... Too much data Indicates a legal program data element of block expression or string type was received that contained more data than the device could handle due to related device specific requirements or memory 222 Data out of range Indicates a legal data was parsed but could not be executed because of the interpreted value was outside the legal range defined by the analyzer The displayed results m...

Page 154: ...n licence 171 File loaded Indicates the file loading succeeded 170 The menu is unavailable in this case Indicates the memo is invalid in this case 166 Marker counter opened in fast sweep Indicates the counter s accuracy decreases when in fast sweep mode 162 Cannot open fast sweep in this case Indicates current settings do not allow you to open fast sweep For example currently in FFT zero span or a...

Page 155: ...put attenuation or decrease the input signal level 138 USB device NOT ready Indicates the USB device is not detected 136 RBW limit to 30 kHz when in fast sweep Indicates the analyzer automatically couple the RBW to 30 kHz when in fast sweep mode 130 Meas uncal Indicates the measurement is uncali brated due to fast sweeping through a narrow RBW filter Check the sweep time span and bandwidth setting...

Page 156: ...5 Error Messages 148 N9342C 43C 44C User s Guide ...

Page 157: ... 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 additional information about your analyzer Agilent Technologies worldwide organization is ready to provide the support you need ...

Page 158: ...er equipment cables and connectors are being used with your spectrum analyzer make sure they are connected properly and operating correctly Review the measurement procedures being per formed when the problem first appeared Make sure all of the settings are correct If the analyzer is not functioning as expected return the analyzer to a known state by pressing Preset Default Preset Type Is the measu...

Page 159: ...optional maintenance plans to service your analyzer after the warranty has expired R 51B 001 3C extends this service to 3 years R 50C 011 3 Agilent calibration upfront support plan 3 year coverage The calibration cycle of N934xC Handheld spectrum analyzer is one year NOTE If the analyzer is still under warranty or is covered by a maintenance contract it will be repaired under the terms of the warr...

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Page 161: ...m Analyzer 7 Menu Map This chapter contains menu maps that visually present the menus and submenus that are accessed by pressing the Hardkeys and Softkey menu selections in the instrument This is a quick reference guide for the experienced user ...

Page 162: ...On Scale DIV Scale Type Log Lin HiSensitivity More dBm 1 dB DIV 2 dB DIV 5 dB DIV 10 dB DIV dBmV dBuV W V Off On Y Axis Unit Ref Offset Correction Impedance 50 ohm 75 ohm dBmV EMF dBuV EMF V EMF Apply Corrections Off On Correction2 Impedance Off On Correction1 Correction3 Correction4 Off Load User ...

Page 163: ... On Off This menumap is for Spectrum Analyzer mode Disp Disp Mode Sort By Down Up View Back Threshold Bar Time On Off Freeze This menumap is for Channel Scanner measurement Disp X scale Y Scale Display waveform This menumap is for ASK FSK modulation analysis Scale Coupling Ref Value Ref Position Left On Off Scale DIV ...

Page 164: ... Cont Trigger Time Gating Optimization Speed Sweep Mode Normal Fast Auto Sweep FFT Free Run RF Burst Video External The trigger menu is available when span is set to zero span Gated Sweep Gated View On Off View Video Level Trigger Slope Rise Fall On Off Gated Delay SweepTime Gated Length Gated Source External Periodic Timer RF Burst Burst Level Trigger Slope Rise Fall Sweep ...

Page 165: ...Menu Map 7 N9342C 43C 44C User s Guide 157 FREQ Limit Type Margin Upper Lower Limit Limit Line Off On Off On Points Freq Amplitude Add Edit Limits Limit 1 Limit 2 Limit Fixed Rel X Axis Unit Freq Time Limit Off On Delete Point Delete All Limit Beep Off On Start Threshold Off On Recall Limits Save Limits Limit ...

Page 166: ... Out Frequency Delta Ref Marker To Counter To Stop Delta to Span Frequency Period Time More Demod Setting AM Demod Type AM FM Speaker Vol Delay Time Normal Delta Delta Pair Ref Delta Span Pair Span Center Relative to Noise Band Power Demod To Reference On Off Logging Start 7 Menu Map 158 N9342C 43C 44C User s Guide Marker ...

Page 167: ...Next Right PK Next Peak Pk Pk Search Continous Pk More Peak Table Peak Criterion On Off Export Table On Off Peak Table to CSV Peak Excursion Peak Threshold Peak Type Max Min To Center Menu Map 7 N9342C 43C 44C User s Guide 159 Peak ...

Page 168: ...lder Task Planner Save As Recall Rename Files Operation File Directory View FileType Setup Move To Delete Copy Move 1 The softkey Copy Move only exists in the submenu of Copy To Move To ALL STA TRC SET JPG more BMP CSV ANT LIM STD more COR TPF more 2 1 2 The softkey View FileType is fixed as TPF in Task Planner Mode QSave Type QSave Naming On Off Sort By Prefix Edit ...

Page 169: ...nerator MODE Spectrum Analyzer Tracking Generaotr Amplitude Off On Amptd Step Amptd Offset Normalize Store Ref 1 4 Normalize Norm Ref Lvl Norm Ref Posn Off On Ref Trace Blank View Power Meter Spectrum Monitor Task Planner Modulation Analysis Cable Anntena Test ...

Page 170: ... Value Return Auto S cale Ref P osition Left Scale DIV Peak Return Peak Peak 2 RMS MODE Y Scale Peak Hold On O ff On O ff Ext Gain AM FM Average Auto CarrFreq More CarrFreq Step Limits Sweep Single O n O ff O n O ff Single C ont Preamp More Attenuation On Off CarrPow Upr Limit AM Depth Up O n O ff AM Depth Low C arrFreOff Up FreqDev Up FreqDev Low ...

Page 171: ...n Symbol ASK FSK Error Eye Diagram MODE Y Scale On O ff Ext Gain ASK FSK Average Limits More Meas Length Trigger Sweep Single O n O ff Si ngl e C ont Auto CarrFreq More CarrFreq Step O n Off CarrPow Upr Limit FreqDev Up O n O ff FreqDev Lo w CarrFreOff Up Attenuation A uto Man Preamp O n Off RF Trigger Free Run Ext Rise Ext Fall Trig Delay O n O ff Ref Filter Meas Filter Alpha BbT Filter Symbols A...

Page 172: ...indow Limit Line Limits Limit On Off Edit Limits Limit Type Limit Beep On Off On Off Upper Lower b b The Meas submenu is specific for DTF measurement Cable Type Select Cable RG BTS Cust Cable Atten Vel Factor c None Rectangular Hamming 3 Sample Blackman 4 Sample Blackman Data Mem Data Trace Memory Data Memory Trace Math Average On Off c The Cable Type and Window submenu is specific for DTF measure...

Page 173: ...Return Limits Rel Offset Average Meas Interval MODE Zeroing Zero Type INT EXT Power Meter Disp Range Resolution 1 2 3 4 Disp Mode Meter Chart Chart View Continue Auto Range Range Lower Upper Limits On Off Upper Limit Lower Limit Limit Beep On Off Rel On Off Offset On Off Average On Off Avg count On Off Step Detect On Off ...

Page 174: ...an Adj Chn Space Auto Man Spectrum SEM Monitor Channel Scanner Avg Number Meas Type Ref Channel On Off Offset Limit Fail Setting Total Pwr Ref PSD Ref ChanIntegBW Chan Span Sweep Time Res Bw Auto Man Total Pwr Ref PSD Ref Offset Chan Span Stop Freq Sweep Time Auto Man Res BW Auto Man On Off More Abs StartAmpt Abs Stop Ampt Couple Man Rel StartAmpt Rel StopAmpt More Meas BW Fail Mask Log On Off Hol...

Page 175: ...e Type TRC CSV File Path File Size Home Page Up Page Down End Playback Play Stop Update Int On Off Spectrum SEM Monitor Channel Scanner Scan Start Scan Mode Recall Range Edit Logging Start Edit Method Start Freq Freq Step Size Bandwidth Numberof Chn Custom Std Apply List Top N Bottom N Setup Meas Interval Interval Type Measure Rule Speed Accuracy Top Cycle On Off Time Distance Speed Accuracy Speed...

Page 176: ...Name Gateway Subnet Mask Time Pwr On Time Pwr Off Repeat Mode Once Everyday Power On Time Date Apply Ext Input Trig Ref DFT User Last Off On BackLight Backlight Off Brightness Timer Beeper On Off Time Date Sync to GPS Preset DC Pwr In Standby Pwron Show System Installed Options IP Admin Upgrade Firmware Calibration Diagnostics Add Option Probe Power Off On Time Base By EXT Time Base By GPS Amplitu...

Page 177: ...4 1 of 2 Detector Average Number Normal Average Pos Peak Auto Man Off On Trace Math Sample Neg Peak Avg Restart Average Dura Off On Variable A Math Type Math By Variable B Variable C Log Pwr Pwr Off A B C A B C B A C Menu Map 7 N9342C 43C 44C User s Guide 169 Trace ...

Page 178: ...7 Menu Map 170 N9342C 43C 44C User s Guide ...

Page 179: ...e 141 Limit Pattern 141 Loading a file 82 M Marker 104 Marker Delta 105 Marker To 107 Measuring ACPR 114 Measuring OBW 113 P Peak Search 111 Power Manager 21 Preamp 87 R Reference Level 86 Reference Offset 88 Res BW 92 S Saving a file 81 Scale Type 87 Scale Div 87 Setting Key Beep 21 Show Error 24 Show SYS Info 23 Single Sweep 96 Span 136 Sweep Mode 96 Sweep Time 95 T Time Base Calibration 24 Top ...