HP (Hewlett-Packard) HP E4419B manual

HP4402.book : title.fm i Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 HP P art no. E4419-90006 December , 1998 User’ s Guide HP E4419B P ower Meter[...]

HP4402.book : title.fm ii Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 ii HP E4419B User’s Guide © Copyright Hewlett-P ackard Company All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws . Printed in the UK.[...]

HP4402.book : title.fm iii Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Legal Information HP E4419B User’s Guide iii Legal Inf ormation Notice Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-P ackard makes no w arranty of any kind with regard to this material, including , but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantabili[...]

HP4402.book : title.fm iv Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Legal Information iv HP E4419B User’s Guide Limitation of W arranty The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer , Buyer -supplied software or interfacing , unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental[...]

HP4402.book : title.fm v Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Equipment Operation HP E4419B User’s Guide v Equipment Operation W arnings and Cautions This guide uses warnings and cautions to denote hazards . W ARNING A warning calls attention to a procedure, practice or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or the [...]

HP4402.book : title.fm vi Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 General Safety Considerations vi HP E4419B User’s Guide General Safety Considerations W ARNING Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has been properly grounded through the protective conductor of the ac power cable to a socket outlet provided with protective earth contact. Any inter[...]

HP4402.book : title.fm vii Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 General Safety Considerations HP E4419B User’s Guide vii IEC 1010-1 Compliance This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 61010-1 +A1:1992 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use and has been supplied in a safe[...]

HP4402.book : title.fm viii Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Regulatory Information viii HP E4419B User’s Guide Regulatory Information Sound Emission Herstellerbesc heinigung Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der Maschinenlarminformationsverordnung vom 18 J anuar 1991. • Sound Pressure LpA < 70 dB . • Am Arbeitsplatz. ?[...]

HP4402.book : title.fm ix Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Regulatory Information HP E4419B User’s Guide ix Europe Contact: Y our local Hewlett-P ackard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department 2Q / Standards Europe, Herrenberger Strasse 130, D7030 Boblinger (F ax; +49-7031-143143). Declaration of Conf ormity according to ISO/IEC Gui[...]

HP4402.book : title.fm x Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 List of Related Publications x HP E4419B User’s Guide List of Related Publications The HP E4419B User’ s Guide is also available in the following languages: • English Language User’s Guide - Standard • German Language User’s Guide - Option ABD • Spanish Language User’s Guide - Option[...]

HP4402.book : title.fm xi Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 HP E4419B Options HP E4419B User’s Guide xi HP E4419B Options The HP E4419B power meters have the following options available: • Option 001, supplies an internal rechargeable battery providing full instrument functionality when access to an ac power outlet is not available . • Option 002, sup[...]

HP4402.book : title.fm xii Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 About this Guide xii HP E4419B User’s Guide About this Guide Chapter 1: Getting Started This chapter prepares the power meter for use and helps you to get familiar with a few of the front panel features. Chapter 2: P ower Meter Operation This chapter gives a detailed description of the capabilit[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402TOC.doc 1 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 T able of Contents P age HP E4419B User’s Guide Contents-1 Legal Information ........................................................................ iii Notice ..................................................................................... iii Certification ............................[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402TOC.doc 2 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Contents-2 HP E4419B User’s Guide The Rear Panel at a Glance .......................................................... 1-16 Adjusting the Carrying Handle .................................................... 1-18 Rack Mounting the Power Meter ................................................. [...]

HP4402.book : HP4402TOC.doc 3 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 HP E4419B User’s Guide Contents-3 Setting Display Offsets .......................................................... 2-36 Setting Averaging ......................................................................... 2-38 Step Detection ...........................................................[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402TOC.doc 4 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Contents-4 HP E4419B User’s Guide System Inputs Menu (1 of 4) .................................................. 3-7 System Inputs Menu (2 of 4) .................................................. 3-8 System Inputs Menu (3 of 4) .................................................. 3-9 System Inp[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402LOF.doc 5 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 List of F igures P age HP E4419B User’s Guide Contents-5 2-1 Battery Status ............................................................................ 2-4 2-2 Battery Removal/Replacement.................................................. 2-6 2-3 Rmt I/O Port TTL Inputs ......................[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402LOF.doc 6 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Contents-6 HP E4419B User’s Guide[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402LOT.doc 7 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 List of T ables P age HP E4419B User’s Guide Contents-7 2-1 Connecting the HP 8480 Series Power Sensors During Calibration .................................................................... 2-11 2-2 TTL Inputs Control Logic .......................................................... 2-12 2-3[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402LOT.doc 8 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Contents-8 HP E4419B User’s Guide[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 1 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 1 Getting Started[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 2 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted Introduction 1-2 HP E4419B User’s Guide Intr oduction One of the first things you will want to do with your power meter is to switch it on and become acquainted with its front panel. The sections in this chapter prepare the power meter for use and help you get familiar with so[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 3 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted Turning On the Power Meter HP E4419B User’s Guide 1-3 T urning On the P ower Meter The following steps show you how to turn on the power meter and verify that it is operating correctly . 1. Connect the power cord and turn on the power meter . The front panel display and the gre[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 4 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Front Panel at a Glance 1-4 HP E4419B User’s Guide The Fr ont P anel at a Glance 1. This hardkey allows you to preset the power meter if you are currently working in local mode (that is, front panel operation). In local mode a confirmation pop up window is displayed prior [...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 5 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Front Panel at a Glance HP E4419B User’s Guide 1-5 3. This hardkey switches the power meter between on and standby . When the power meter is switched to standby (that is , when this hardkey has not been selected but the line power is connected to the instrument) the red LED[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 6 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Front Panel at a Glance 1-6 HP E4419B User’s Guide 9. POWER REF Output. The power reference output is a 50 Ω type N connector . The output signal of 1 mW at 50 MHz is used for calibrating the sensor and meter combination. P ower meters configured with option 003 have the[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 7 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Display Layout HP E4419B User’s Guide 1-7 The Displa y La y out The following figure details the display layout when two measurement windows are displayed, one analog and one digital. However it is possible using the key to display just one measurement window . 1. The stat[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 8 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Display Layout 1-8 HP E4419B User’s Guide allows you to toggle between a one or two window display . When two windows are displayed and this hardkey is pressed the single window then displayed is the one which w as previously highlighted with the shadowed box. On the two wi[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 9 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Display Layout HP E4419B User’s Guide 1-9 reference number in the left-hand column to look up T able 1-2 for the combination of sensor type and correction being applied to the current measurement. F or example, the displa y shows: 50MHz ( 10,C) This is equivalent to referen[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 10 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Display Layout 1-10 HP E4419B User’s Guide T able 1-2 Reference Number Sensor Series Sensor Correction Frequency Dependent Offset Correction 1 8480 Series Sensors Directly entered Calibration F actor None 2 From offset table 3 Frequency dependent - from selected sensor cal[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 11 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Display Layout HP E4419B User’s Guide 1-11 Selecting Y our Display La yout Y our power meter display is extremely flexible. It can be used to display a variety of different measurements and windows depending on your needs. The following diagram details the various options[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 12 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Display Layout 1-12 HP E4419B User’s Guide Display T utorial If you wish to experiment with the display layout before you move on to make measurements, the following procedure guides you through a few of the display setups you can choose . 1.Press , . Notice that the upper[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 13 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Display Layout HP E4419B User’s Guide 1-13 6. Press . The display now shows both an analog and digital window . 7. Press , , . Notice that the upper window is now set up to make a channel B over channel A ratio measurement. 8. Press to select the lower window . Press . Not[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 14 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted Window Symbols 1-14 HP E4419B User’s Guide Window Symbols There are a number of different graphic symbols and pop up windows that can occur on the power meter display . These can occur for a variety of reasons such as when: • an error or warning occurs . • a confirmation [...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 15 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted Window Symbols HP E4419B User’s Guide 1-15 1 of N Entry Window This pop up window is displayed when you are required to select an entry using and from the list. Numeric or Alphanumeric Entry Window This pop up window is displayed when you are required to modify numeric or alph[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 16 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Rear Panel at a Glance 1-16 HP E4419B User’s Guide The Rear P anel at a Glance 1. Channel A (Option 002 or 003 only) 2. Channel B (Option 002 or 003 only) 3. Power Ref (Option 003 only) The power reference output is a 50 Ω type N connector . The output signal is used for[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 17 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted The Rear Panel at a Glance HP E4419B User’s Guide 1-17 This connector allows the power meter to be controlled remotely using either the RS232 or RS422 serial interface standards. 9. Serial Label Each power meter has it’ s own individual identification number . Refer to “I[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 18 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted Adjusting the Carrying Handle 1-18 HP E4419B User’s Guide Adjusting the Carrying Handle T o adjust the position, grasp the handle by the sides and pull outward. Rotate the handle to the desired position. Bench top viewing positions Carrying position[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 19 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted Rack Mounting the Power Meter HP E4419B User’s Guide 1-19 Rac k Mounting the P ower Meter Y ou can mount the power meter in a standard 19 inch rack cabinet using one of three optional kits. Instructions and mounting hardw are are included with each rack mounting kit. Any HP Sy[...]

HP4402.book : chapter1.fm 20 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Getting Star ted Rack Mounting the Power Meter 1-20 HP E4419B User’s Guide T o rack mount a single instrument, order option 908, or adapter kit 5063-9240. T o rack mount two instruments side by side, order option 909, or lock-link kit 5061-9694 and flange kit 5063-9212. T o install one or two[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 1 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 2 P ower Meter Operation[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 2 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Introduction 2-2 HP E4419B User’s Guide Intr oduction This chapter describes the parameters which configure the power meter to make measurements and help you determine settings to optimize performance. This chapter contains the following sections: • “Battery Operatio[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 3 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Battery Operation (Option 001) HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-3 Battery Operation (Option 001) The battery option (001) allows the power meter to be used in operating environments where there is no convenient access to an ac power source. General Information With the battery op[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 4 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Battery Operation (Option 001) 2-4 HP E4419B User’s Guide Running time can be increased by operating the power meter with the display backlight turned off (see “Backlight”, on page 2-4 ). Figure 2-1: Battery Status When the power meter is running on battery power and [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 5 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Battery Operation (Option 001) HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-5 T o access the backlight menu press , , , . Use the softkeys on the menu to select either , , or . Note If the power meter is connected to an ac power source the backlight menu is greyed out and the backlight is pe[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 6 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Battery Operation (Option 001) 2-6 HP E4419B User’s Guide Figure 2-2: Battery Removal/Replacement 1. Using a flat headed screwdriver , turn the two spring-loaded catches one quar ter turn anticlockwise. 2. Holding the catches, pull the battery assembly clear of its slot [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 7 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-7 Zer oing and Calibrating the P ower Meter This section describes how to zero and calibrate the power meter . Y ou should alwa ys zero the power meter prior to calibrating it. Zeroing the P o wer Meter Zero[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 8 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter 2-8 HP E4419B User’s Guide If you calibrate the sensor before zeroing it, the message changes to “Please Zero ChA ” or “Please Zero ChB” depending on which channel the sensor is connected to. The Zero/Cal Lockout facility ca[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 9 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-9 Note The following procedure details the calibration for channel A. T o calibrate channel B use the same procedure using the equivalent channel B softkeys . 1. Press . 2. Connect the power sensor to the PO[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 10 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter 2-10 HP E4419B User’s Guide There are a variety of methods to connect the power sensors to the power meter depending on the model of power sensor you are using. Refer to T able 2-1 on page 2-11 for details on connecting different p[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 11 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-11 • Remove the channel A power sensor from the POWER REF output. • Connect the channel B power sensor to the POWER REF output. • Press . Cal B[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 12 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter 2-12 HP E4419B User’s Guide T able 2-1: Connecting the HP 8480 Series P ower Sensors During Calibration Sensor Model Connection Requirements HP 8481A HP 8481H HP 8482A HP 8482H These power sensors connect directly to the reference [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 13 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-13 Zeroing and Calibrating Using TTL Inputs Y ou can use the TTL inputs on the rear panel Rmt I/O port to initiate zero and calibration cycles on the power meter . The connector is an RJ-45 series shielded [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 14 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter 2-14 HP E4419B User’s Guide Effective control of the zero and calibration cycles using the TTL inputs depends on correct timing of the input signals as shown in T able 2-3 and T able 2-4. T able 2-3: TTL Input Timing Diagram 1 Timi[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 15 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-15 T able 2-4: TTL Inputs T iming Diagram 2 Timing of zero/cal inputs for condition “00”. Time Description V alue T5 Maximum time between inputs going low . 100 ms T6 Minimum overlap of low inputs. 200 [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 16 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements with the HP E-Series Power Sensors 2-16 HP E4419B User’s Guide Making Measurements with the HP E-Series P ower Sensors This section describes how to make continuous wa ve measurements using the HP E-series power sensors . The HP E-series power sensors[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 17 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements with the HP E-Series Power Sensors HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-17 measurement of both channels , or a difference measurement between both channels . Use the following key presses: Press , . Select the appropriate softkey for the measurement you require, [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 18 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements with the HP 8480 Series Power Sensors 2-18 HP E4419B User’s Guide Making Measurements with the HP 8480 Series P ower Sensor s This section applies to all HP 8480 series power sensors. It does not apply to the HP E-series power sensors. F or the HP 848[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 19 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements with the HP 8480 Series Power Sensors HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-19 6. The current setting of the reference calibration factor is displayed under the softkey . T o change this setting press . The power meter displays the reference calibration factor in [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 20 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements with the HP 8480 Series Power Sensors 2-20 HP E4419B User’s Guide • Press . Use th e,, a n d hardkeys to enter 99.8. Press . • Connect the power sensor to the POWER REF output. • Press . • Press , . Use the , , and hardkeys to enter 97.8. Pres[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 21 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-21 Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration T ables This section applies to all HP 8480 series power sensors. It does not apply to the HP E-series power sensors. F or the HP 8480 series powe[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 22 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables 2-22 HP E4419B User’s Guide tables are currently selected. The “Sensor Tbls” screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4: “Sensor Tbls” Screen Making the Measurement T o make the power measurement, yo[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 23 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-23 6. Press . The current setting of the frequency is displayed under the softkey . 7. T o change this setting press . The power meter displays the frequency in a pop up window . Modify this fre[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 24 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables 2-24 HP E4419B User’s Guide Figure 2-5: “Edit Cal” Screen The power meter is shipped with a set of predefined sensor calibration tables . The data in these tables is based on statistical averages for a range of Hew[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 25 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-25 There are also ten sensor calibration tables named CUSTOM_0 through CUSTOM_9 which do not contain any data when the power meter is shipped from the factory . Y ou cannot delete any of the 20 [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 26 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables 2-26 HP E4419B User’s Guide Note Y ou can only edit the table name you cannot delete it. 6. When you have completed editing the sensor calibration table press to return to the “Sensor Tbles” screen. Note Ensure that[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 27 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-27 The following lists detail the contents of the predefined sensor calibration tables . DEFAUL T HP 8482A RCF 100 RCF 98 0.1 MHz 100 0.1 MHz 98 110 GHz 100 0.3 MHz 99.5 HP 8481A 1 MHz 99.3 RCF[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 28 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables 2-28 HP E4419B User’s Guide HP 8481D HP 8485A RCF 99 RCF 100 50 MHz 99 50 MHz 100 500 MHz 99.5 2 GHz 99.5 1 GHz 99.4 4 GHz 98.9 2 GHz 99.5 6 GHz 98.5 3 GHz 98.6 8 GHz 98.3 4 GHz 98.6 10 GHz 98.1 5 GHz 98.5 11 GHz 97.8 6[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 29 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Sensor Calibration Tables HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-29 HP 8487A HP 8487A continued RCF 100 37 GHz 92.4 50 MHz 100 38 GHz 90.9 100 MHz 99.9 39 GHz 91.3 500 MHz 98.6 40 GHz 91.4 1 GHz 99.8 41 GHz 90.6 2 GHz 99.5 42 GHz 89.9 3 GHz 98.9 43 GHz 89.1 4[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 30 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables 2-30 HP E4419B User’s Guide Making Measurements using Frequency Dependent Offset T ables This section describes how to use frequency dependent offset tables. Frequency dependent offset tables provide you with a [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 31 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-31 Figure 2-6: “Offset Tbls” Screen Making the Measurement T o make the power measurement, you zero and calibrate the power meter , then set it for the frequency of the signal you wa[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 32 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables 2-32 HP E4419B User’s Guide 6. Press . The current setting of the frequency is displayed under the softkey . 7. T o change this setting press . The power meter displays the frequency in a pop up window . Modify [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 33 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-33 T o view the frequency dependent offset tables currently stored in the power meter , press , , . The “Offset Tbls” screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-6. Figure 2-7: “Edit?[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 34 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Measurements using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables 2-34 HP E4419B User’s Guide ■ All characters must be upper or lower case alphabetic characters , or numeric (0-9), or an underscore (_). ■ No other characters are allowed. ■ No spaces are allowed in the na[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 35 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting the Units of Measurement HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-35 Setting the Units of Measurement The “dBm/W” menu is used to select the measurement units on the currently selected window . These can either be logarithmic (dBm or dB) or linear (W att or %) units. sets th[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 36 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Selecting Units of Measurement from the Softkeys 2-36 HP E4419B User’s Guide Selecting Units of Measurement fr om the Softkeys In various softkey menu structures you are required to enter the units of measurement for power . In some cases, due to the wide power range ava[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 37 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Relative Measurements HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-37 Making Relative Measurements Relative mode allows you to compare any measurement result to a reference value. The relative reading can be displa yed in either dB or % by pressing and selecting either or . When the [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 38 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting the Resolution 2-38 HP E4419B User’s Guide Setting the Resolution The resolution of each of the power meter’ s windows can be set to four different levels (1, 2, 3 or 4). These four levels represent: • 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 dB respectively if the measurement su[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 39 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Offsets HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-39 Setting Offsets Setting Channel Offsets The power meter can be configured to compensate for a signal loss or gain in your test setup (for example, to compensate for the loss of a 10 dB attenuator). This gain or loss, referred [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 40 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Offsets 2-40 HP E4419B User’s Guide 2. The power meter displays the offset value in a pop up window . Modify this offset (see below) as desired. ■ Use or to modify the digit on which the cursor is currently positioned. ■ Use or to move to other digits. 3. T o[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 41 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Averaging HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-41 Setting A veraging The power meter uses a digital filter to average power readings . The number of readings averaged can range from 1 to 1024. This filter is used to reduce noise, obtain the desired resolution and to reduce[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 42 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Averaging 2-42 HP E4419B User’s Guide Figure 2-10: A veraged Readings These four resolution levels represent: • 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 dB respectively if the measurement suffix is dBm or dB . • 1, 2, 3 or 4 significant digits respectively if the measurement su[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 43 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Averaging HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-43 Step Detection T o reduce the filter settling time after a significant step in the measured power the filter can be set to re-initialise upon detection of a step increase/decrease in the measured power . Step detection can[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 44 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Measuring Pulsed Signals 2-44 HP E4419B User’s Guide Measuring Pulsed Signals The power meter can be used to measure the power of a pulsed signal. The measurement result is a mathematical representation of the pulse power rather than an actual measurement (assumes consta[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 45 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Measuring Pulsed Signals HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-45 T o set the duty cycle: 1. Press , , . The current setting of the duty cycle is displayed under the softkey . 2. T o change this setting press . The power meter displays the duty cycle in a pop up window . Modify this [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 46 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Measurement Limits 2-46 HP E4419B User’s Guide Setting Measurement Limits Y ou can configure the power meter to detect when a measurement is outwith a predefined upper and/or lower limit value. There are two types of measurement limits you can set: • Channel [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 47 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Measurement Limits HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-47 Figure 2-12: Limits Checking Application Figure 2-13: Limits Checking Results In this application a swept frequency signal is applied to the input of the Device Under T est. The power meter measures the output power [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 48 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Measurement Limits 2-48 HP E4419B User’s Guide default values depends on the measurement units in the currently selected window - see T able 2-6. The window based limits can also be set to output a TTL logic level at the rear panel Rmt I/O port when the predefin[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 49 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Measurement Limits HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-49 Figure 2-14: Remote I/O TTL Outputs T o set the limits: 1. Press , . The current setting of the maximum and minimum limits are displayed under the and softkeys respectively . 2. T o change either of these settings pr[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 50 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Measurement Limits 2-50 HP E4419B User’s Guide T o set the TTL Output: 1. Press , , . The current settings for the TTL Output are displayed under the , and softkeys . 2. T o select whether the TTL output reflects an overlimit condition, under limit condition or [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 51 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting Measurement Limits HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-51 Figure 2-15: P ass/F ail Limit Indicators This measurement has passed which is indicated by the limit field being empty. This measurement has failed as the result is less than the minimum limit level set of -60 dBm. [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 52 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Channel Measurements 2-52 HP E4419B User’s Guide Channel Measurements Single channel measurements can be made on the currently selected window by pressing , and selecting or . Absolute power is displayed for the selected channel in either dBm or W atts. The filter , ran[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 53 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Difference Measurements HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-53 Making Difference Measurements Dual channel difference measurements can be made on the currently selected window by pressing , , and selecting or . The power meter always carries out “Maths” calculations in W[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 54 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Making Ratio Measurements 2-54 HP E4419B User’s Guide Making Ratio Measurements Dual channel ratio measurements can be made on the currently selected window by pressing , and selecting or . The power meter alwa ys carries out “Maths” calculations in W atts . The powe[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 55 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Selecting a Digital or Analog Display HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-55 Selecting a Digital or Analog Displa y The measurement windows can display the result in either a digital or analog format or both as shown in the following figures. Figure 2-16: Digital Display Figure 2-[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 56 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Selecting a Digital or Analog Display 2-56 HP E4419B User’s Guide T o select the format of the display in the currently selected window: 1. Press , . 2. Press to highlight the type of format you require. Pressing this key toggles between a digital and analog display . T [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 57 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Selecting a Digital or Analog Display HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-57 shown in front of or . Pressing or after the correct multiplier has been selected confirms the entry . T o select both an analog and digital display press until two windows are displayed. Select the forma[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 58 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Setting the Range 2-58 HP E4419B User’s Guide Setting the Range The power meter has no internal ranges which can be set. The only ranges that can be set are those of the HP E-series power sensors. With an HP E-series power sensor the range can be set either automatically[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 59 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Configuring the Remote Interface HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-59 Configuring the Remote Interface This section explains how to configure the power meter for remote control using either the HP-IB parallel interface or the RS232/422 serial interface. F or further information[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 60 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Configuring the Remote Interface 2-60 HP E4419B User’s Guide RS232/RS422 With RS232 selected as the serial interface the power meter communicates through the serial port with single ended drivers and receivers . With RS422 selsected, the serial port uses balanced drivers[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 61 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Configuring the Remote Interface HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-61 Setting the RS232/422 P arameters This section explains how to set the baud rate, word size , parity , number of stop bits , pacing and echo for the serial interface. T o set the serial interface parameters: 1.[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 62 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Configuring the Remote Interface 2-62 HP E4419B User’s Guide 11. Press and use any of the arrow hardkeys to select one of the following from the pop up menu: OFF - Sets the RTS signal line permanently low . ON - Sets the RTS signal line permanently high. IBFull - Sets th[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 63 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Configuring the Remote Interface HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-63 Figure 2-20: Interface Overview Examples Pressing the softkey returns the power meter display to the previous screen. Done[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 64 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Configuring the Remote Interface 2-64 HP E4419B User’s Guide Programming Langua g e Selection Y ou can select one of two languages to program the power meter from the remote interface. The language is SCPI when the power meter is shipped from the factory . The other lang[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 65 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Recorder Outputs HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-65 Recor der Outputs The rear panel Recorder Output connectors (A and B) produce a dc voltage that corresponds to the power level in W atts of the channel, depending on the measurement mode. This dc voltage ranges from 0 to +1 Vd[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 66 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Recorder Outputs 2-66 HP E4419B User’s Guide Leveling a Sour ce Output The Recorder output can be used to level an output from a source using external leveling . The following procedure explains how to do this: 1. Select the Recorder Output A or B, depending on which c h[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 67 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-67 Saving and Recalling P ower Meter Configurations T o reduce repeated setup sequences , up to ten power meter configurations can be stored in the power meter’s non-volatile memory . The HP-IB [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 68 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations 2-68 HP E4419B User’s Guide Figure 2-22: “Save/Recall” Screen[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 69 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation How Measurements are Calculated HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-69 How Measurements are Calculated Figure 2-22 details how measurements are calculated. It shows the position in which the various power meter functions are implemented in the measurement calculation. Figure 2-23: [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 70 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Presetting the Power Meter 2-70 HP E4419B User’s Guide Presetting the P ower Meter This section details the power meter’s preset conditions . The HP-IB address, the data stored in the sensor calibration tables and the zeroing and calibration data are not affected by a [...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 71 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Presetting the Power Meter HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-71 • is set to 0.000 dB. • is not affected. • is not affected. • is not affected. • is not affected. • is not affected. • is not affecetd. • is not affected. • is not affected. • is not affected. •[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 72 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Presetting the Power Meter 2-72 HP E4419B User’s Guide • is set to “ Off ”. TTL Inputs Off/On[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 73 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Self Test HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-73 Self T est The power meter has three distinct self test modes: • power on self test, which occurs automatically when you turn on the power meter . • confidence check, which is accessed via the front panel and requires your assis[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 74 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Self Test 2-74 HP E4419B User’s Guide Front P anel Selection of Self T ests Press , , , to access a test menu whic h consists of the following tests: • Instrument Self T est • Confidence Check • Individual, which accesses a menu which consists of the following tes[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 75 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Self Test HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-75 When the individual test is complete, the result is displayed until is selected. If the self test failed, information about the failure is displayed on the screen. Instrument Self T est If is selected, the following tests are run, th[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 76 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Self Test 2-76 HP E4419B User’s Guide Remote T esting T o invoke the remote self test, the IEEE 488.1 compliant standard command, *TST? is used. This command runs a full self test and returns one of the following codes: • 0 - no tests failed • 1 - one or more tests f[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 77 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Self Test HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-77 T est Descriptions This section specifies what is actually checked by each of the tests . Some of the tests may only be applicable to one method of invocation (for example, from the front panel). If this is the case , it is specifi[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 78 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Self Test 2-78 HP E4419B User’s Guide • U ART Configuration - confirms that the baud rate, stop bits and parity settings are correctly configured on the U ART . • Local Loop Back - Tx and Rx on the U ART are internally connected and a test message is sent to con?[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 79 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Self Test HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-79 Bitmap Display (Fr ont Panel onl y) A series of bitmaps are displayed on the power meter showing: two checkboards , vertical lines, horizontal lines , oblique lines, all pixels on and all pixels off . Pressing cycles you through thes[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 80 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Operator Maintenance 2-80 HP E4419B User’s Guide Operator Maintenance This section describes how to replace the power line fuse and clean the power meter . If you need additional information about replacing parts or repairing the power meter , refer to the HP E4418B/E441[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 81 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Contacting Hewlett-Packard HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-81 Contacting Hewlett-P ackar d This section details what to do if you have a problem with your power meter . If you have a problem with your power meter , first refer to the section “Before calling Hewlett-P ackard?[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 82 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Contacting Hewlett-Packard 2-82 HP E4419B User’s Guide Check the Basics Problems can be solved by repeating what was being performed when the problem occurred. A few minutes spent in performing these simple checks may eliminate time spent w aiting for instrument repair .[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 83 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Contacting Hewlett-Packard HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-83 Whenever you contact Hewlett-P ackard about your power meter have a complete serial number available . This will ensure that you obtain the most complete and accurate service information. The serial number can be obt[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 84 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Contacting Hewlett-Packard 2-84 HP E4419B User’s Guide Sales and Service Offices If you need technical assistance with a Hewlett-P ackard test and measurement product or application please contact the Hewlett-P ackard office or distributor in your country . Asia P aci?[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 85 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Contacting Hewlett-Packard HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-85 Australia/New Zealand: Hewlett-P ackard Australia Ltd. 31-41 J oseph Street Blackburn, V ictoria 3130 Australia 1 800 629 485 Canada: Hewlett-P ackard Canada Ltd. 5150 Spectrum W ay Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5G1 (905)[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 86 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Contacting Hewlett-Packard 2-86 HP E4419B User’s Guide P ortugal: (11) 482 85 00 Russia: tel (7/095) 928 6885, fax (7/095) 916 9844 South Africa: (011) 806 1000 Spain: (34) 1 631 1323 Sweden: (08) 444 22 77 Switzerland: (01) 735 7111 Turkey: (212) 224 59 25 United Kingdo[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 87 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Contacting Hewlett-Packard HP E4419B User’s Guide 2-87 Returning Y our P ower Meter f or Ser vice Use the information in this section if you need to return your power meter to Hewlett-P ackard. P acka g e the P ower Meter For Shipment Use the following steps to package t[...]

HP4402.book : chapter2.fm 88 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 P ower Meter Operation Contacting Hewlett-Packard 2-88 HP E4419B User’s Guide[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 1 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 3 Menu Reference[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 2 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Introduction 3-2 HP E4419B User’s Guide Intr oduction This chapter is a reference to the softkey menu structure of the power meter . “The Front P anel Menu Maps” starting on page 3-3 details the menus diagrammatically . “Front P anel Menu Reference” starting on page 3-12[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 3 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence The Front Panel Menu Maps HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-3 The Front P anel Menu Maps The following diagrams detail the structure of the softkey menus which are accessed through the following seven hardkeys: • • • • • • • Note On your power meter some softkey labels have[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 4 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence The Front Panel Menu Maps 3-4 HP E4419B User’s Guide Frequency/Cal F ac Menu Note Depending on the power meter’s setup you will be unable to select certain softkeys. The text on these softkey labels appears gra yed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 5 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence The Front Panel Menu Maps HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-5 Meas Setup Menu Resolution Meter Dgtl Anlg Anlg Mtr Scaling Meas Setup Limits Displa y F ormat Input Select Off On Max 90.000 dBm Min -90.000 dBm TTL Output A-B B-A A B A/B B/A 1 2 3 4 More Off On Limits O VER F ail O/P High L[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 6 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence The Front Panel Menu Maps 3-6 HP E4419B User’s Guide Rel/Offset Menu Save/Recall Men u Note Depending on the power meter’s setup you will be unable to select certain softkeys. The text on these softkey labels appears gra yed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions f[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 7 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence The Front Panel Menu Maps HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-7 System Inputs Menu (1 of 4) Note Depending on the power meter’s setup you will be unable to select certain softkeys . The text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for fur[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 8 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence The Front Panel Menu Maps 3-8 HP E4419B User’s Guide System Inputs Menu (2 of 4) Error Recorder Ser vice Clear Channel A Channel B More List Errors Output Ne xt Done V ersion Instrument Confidence Individual Self T est Check Set Contrast Set Brightness Fa n K eyboard Displa y D[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 9 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence The Front Panel Menu Maps HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-9 System Inputs Menu (3 of 4) SCPI HP438A System Inputs Remote Interf ace Cmd Set Select Configure Interf ace Interf ace Interf ace Overview RS422 RS232 HPIB Serial HPIB HPIB Addr 13 P acing P ar ity NONE W ord Size 8 Baud Rate[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 10 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence The Front Panel Menu Maps 3-10 HP E4419B User’s Guide System Inputs Menu (4 of 4) System Inputs More Recorder Output Ser vice Error List Displa y V ersion Self T est Serial Diagnostic Batter y Backlight On Status Reset TX More P ower Ref Off On Break Done Backlight Off Backligh[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 11 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence The Front Panel Menu Maps HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-11 Zero/Cal Men u Note Depending on the power meter’s setup you will be unable to select certain softkeys . The text on these softkey labels appears grayed out. Refer to the appropriate softkey descriptions for further inform[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 12 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "dBm/W" Menu 3-12 HP E4419B User’s Guide Fr ont P anel Menu Reference This section describes all the hardkeys and softkeys on your power meter . The hardkey descriptions are in alphabetical order . The softkey descriptions are in the order t[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 13 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "Frequency/Cal Fac" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-13 The softkey menu structured to this hardkey affects the channel setup. Press this hardkey to access the “Frequency/Cal F ac” menu which allows you to enter the frequency of the signal [...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 14 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "Frequency/Cal Fac" Menu 3-14 HP E4419B User’s Guide • Press this softkey to enter the measurement calibration factor for channel A in the range of 1% to 150%. The default value is 100%. Use the , , and hardkeys to change the calibration f[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 15 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "Meas/Setup" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-15 The softkey menu structured to this hardkey affects the currently selected window . Press to select the upper or lower measurement window on the power meter’s displa y . The window which is sel[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 16 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "Meas/Setup" Menu 3-16 HP E4419B User’s Guide • Press this softkey to access a menu which allows you to select digital or analog displays , set the resolution and set the limits for the analog display . ■ Press this softkey to toggle bet[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 17 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "Meas/Setup" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-17 ■ Press this softkey to enter the upper measurement limit. The measurement units of the limits will be the same as the measurement units in the currently selected window . On instrument preset,[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 18 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "More", "Preset/Local", "Prev" Keys 3-18 HP E4419B User’s Guide Press this hardkey to move through all the softkeys available on a particular level of a menu. The bottom right of the power meter display indicates the numb[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 19 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "Rel/Offset" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-19 The softkey menu structured to this hardkey affects the currently selected window . Press this hardkey to access the “Rel/Offset” menu which allows you to; compare any measurement result in d[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 20 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "Save/Recall" Menu 3-20 HP E4419B User’s Guide The softkey menu structured to this hardkey affects the system setup. Press this hardkey to access the “Save/Recall” menu and screen which allows you to save and recall setups which you use [...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 21 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-21 The softkey menu structured to this hardkey affects the system setup and the channel setup . Press this hardkey to access the “System/Inputs” menu. This menu allows you to set up a variety[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 22 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu 3-22 HP E4419B User’s Guide ◆ Press this softkey to select the serial port for remote operation using the RS422 Standard. ■ Press this softkey to access a menu which allows you to either configure the HP-IB interfac[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 23 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-23 appears on the screen allowing you to select from ODD , EVEN , ZERO , ONE or NONE. ❖ Press this softkey to access a menu which allows you to enable/disable various hardware and softw are pac[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 24 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu 3-24 HP E4419B User’s Guide ❖ Press this softkey to toggle Echo “ On ” or “ Off ”. When Echo is enabled, received characters are transmitted back to the sender . • Press this softkey to access a menu which al[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 25 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-25 ■ Press this softkey to access a menu and screen which allows you to select and edit frequency dependent offset tables. Use the and hardkeys to scroll through the displayed frequency depende[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 26 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu 3-26 HP E4419B User’s Guide ◆ Press this softkey to return to the measurement screen. The softkeys from the first level of the “System/Inputs” menu are displayed. ■ and Press these softkeys to select the type of[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 27 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-27 ■ Press this softkey to access a menu which allows you to enter the upper and lower measurement limits. Refer to “Setting Measurement Limits”, on page 2-46 for further information. ◆ P[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 28 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu 3-28 HP E4419B User’s Guide ◆ Press this softkey to toggle the filter value on or off . The default is “ On ”. The filter value is set using ◆ Press this softkey to toggle between the automatic ( AUTO ) and man[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 29 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-29 ■ Press this softkey to move to the next error in the error queue. The displayed error message is individually cleared each time is selected. ■ Press this softkey to return to the “Syste[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 30 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu 3-30 HP E4419B User’s Guide ◆ Press this softkey to access a menu which allows you to select individual self tests to be run. ❖ Press this softkey to perform a ROM checksum verification test, verify the memory and t[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 31 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-31 ❖ Press this softkey to access a menu which gives you a selection of serial interface tests to perform. ❏ Press this softkey to initiate a test which writes to the scratch register and rea[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 32 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu 3-32 HP E4419B User’s Guide ■ Press this softkey to access a menu which allows you to set the defaults for contrast and brightness. ◆ Press this softkey to increase the display contrast. ◆ Press this softkey to dec[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 33 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-33 ■ This softkey is only present on power meters fitted with the battery option 001. It is greyed out when the battery is not installed. Press this softkey to produce a screen which shows: - [...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 34 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "Zero/Cal" Menu 3-34 HP E4419B User’s Guide The softkey menu structured to this hardkey affects the channel setup. Press this hardkey to access the “Zero/Cal” menu which allows you to zero and calibrate the power meter . Refer to “Cali[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 35 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference "Zero/Cal" Menu HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-35 ■ Press this softkey to calibrate channel B with the connected power sensor . The POWER REF output is used as the signal source for calibration and is automatically switched on during this proced[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 36 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference Diagramatical Keys 3-36 HP E4419B User’s Guide Diagrammatical Har dkeys Press this hardkey to: • assist in modifying alphanumeric data that is to be entered into the power meter . This hardkey moves the position of the cursor to the left on the curr[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 37 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference Diagramatical Keys HP E4419B User’s Guide 3-37 Press this hardkey to: • increment the alphanumeric digit on which the cursor is currently positioned. That is, digits scroll 0 through 9, and c haracters lowercase a through z, uppercase A through Z, t[...]

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 38 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Menu Ref erence Front Panel Menu Reference Diagramatical Keys 3-38 HP E4419B User’s Guide[...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 1 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 4 Error Messages[...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 2 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Introduction 4-2 HP E4419B User’s Guide Intr oduction This chapter contains information about the power meter’ s error messages . It explains how to read the power meter’s error queue and lists all of the power meter’s error messages and their probable causes . When there i[...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 3 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Introduction HP E4419B User’s Guide 4-3 Errors are retrieved in a first in first out (FIFO) order . If more than 30 errors occur , the error queue overflows and the last error in the queue is replaced with error -350, “Queue Overflow” . Any time the queue overflows the mo[...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 4 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Error Messages 4-4 HP E4419B User’s Guide Err or Messages -101 Invalid character An invalid character was found in the command string . Y ou may have inserted a character such as #, $, or % in the command header or within a parameter . F or example, LIM:LOW O#. -102 Syntax error [...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 5 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Error Messages HP E4419B User’s Guide 4-5 -113 Undefined header A command was received that is not valid for this power meter . Y ou may have misspelled the command, it may not be a valid command or you may have the wrong interface selected. If you are using the short form of th[...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 6 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Error Messages 4-6 HP E4419B User’s Guide -148 Character data not allowed A discrete parameter was received but a character string or a numeric parameter was expected. Check the list of parameters to verify that you have used a valid parameter type . F or example, MEM:CLE CUSTOM_[...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 7 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Error Messages HP E4419B User’s Guide 4-7 -214 Trigger deadlock TRIG:SOUR was set to HOLD or BUS and a READ? or MEASure? was attempted, expecting TRIG:SOUR to be set to IMMediate . -220 P arameter error;Frequency list must be in ascending order . Indicates that the frequencies en[...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 8 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Error Messages 4-8 HP E4419B User’s Guide -230 Data corrupt or stale;Please zero and calibrate Channel A When CAL[1|2]:RCAL is set to ON and the sensor currently connected to channel A has not been zeroed and calibrated, then any command which would normally return a measurement [...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 9 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Error Messages HP E4419B User’s Guide 4-9 -231 Data questionable;CAL ERROR ChB P ower meter calibration failed on channel B . The most likely cause is attempting to calibrate without applying a 1 mW power to the power sensor . -231 Data questionable;Input Overload ChA The power i[...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 10 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Error Messages 4-10 HP E4419B User’s Guide -310 System error;Ch B Dty Cyc may impair accuracy with ECP sensor This indicates that the sensor connected to channel B is for use with CW signals only . -310 System error;Detector EEPROM Read F ailed - critical data not found or unrea[...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 11 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Error Messages HP E4419B User’s Guide 4-11 -330 Self-test F ailed; The -330, “Self-test F ailed” errors indicate that you have a problem with your power meter . Refer to “Contacting Hewlett-P ackard”, on page 2-81 for details of what to do with your faulty power meter . [...]

HP4402.book : chapter4.fm 12 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Error Messages Error Messages 4-12 HP E4419B User’s Guide -330 Self-test F ailed;Serial Interface F ault Refer to “Serial Interface”, on page 2-77 if you require a description of this test. -350 Queue overflow The error queue is full and another error has occurred which could not be recor[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 1 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 5 Specifications[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 2 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Introduction 5-2 HP E4419B User’s Guide Intr oduction This chapter details the power meter’ s specifications and supplemental characteristics . Specifications describe the warranted performance and apply after a 30 minute warm-up . These specifications are valid over the po[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 3 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Power Meter Specifications HP E4419B User’s Guide 5-3 P ower Meter Specifications Meter Frequency Range 100 kHz to 110 GHz, power sensor dependent P ower Range -70 dBm to +44 dBm (100 pW to 25 W), power sensor dependent P ower Sensors Compatible with all HP 8480 series power se[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 4 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Power Meter Specifications 5-4 HP E4419B User’s Guide Accuracy Instrumentation Absolute: ± 0.02 dB (Logarithmic) or ± 0.5% (Linear). (Refer to the power sensor linearity specification in your power sensor manual to assess overall system accuracy .) Relative: ± 0.04 dB (Logar[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 5 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Power Meter Specifications HP E4419B User’s Guide 5-5 P ower Reference P ower Output 1.00 mW (0.0 dBm). F actory set to ± 0.7% traceable to the US National Institute of Standards and T echnology . Accuracy ± 1.2% worst case ( ± 0.9% rss) for one year .[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 6 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics 5-6 HP E4419B User’s Guide P ower Meter Supplemental Characteristics P ower Reference Frequency 50 MHz nominal SWR 1.05 maximum Connector T ype N (f), 50 Ω Measurement Speed Over the HP-IB , three measurement speed modes are available a[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 7 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics HP E4419B User’s Guide 5-7 Zero Drift of Sensor s P ower sensor dependent (refer to T able 5-3). Measurement Noise P ower sensor dependent (refer to T able 5-2 and T able 5-3). A veraging effects on measurement noise. A veraging over 1 to[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 8 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics 5-8 HP E4419B User’s Guide T able 5-3: P ower Sensor Specifications 1. Within 1 hour after zero set, at a constant temperature , after a 24 hour warm-up of the power meter . 2. The number of averages at 16 (for normal mode) and 32 (for x[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 9 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics HP E4419B User’s Guide 5-9 Settling Time 0 to 99% settled readings over the HP-IB . For HP 8480 series power sensor s Manual filter , 10 dB decreasing power step: T able 5-4: Settling Time Auto filter , default resolution, 10 dB decreas[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 10 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics 5-10 HP E4419B User’s Guide For HP E-series power sensor s In F AST mode, within the range -50 dBm to +17 dBm, f or a 10 dB decreasing power step , the settling time is 20 ms 1. 1 When a decreasing power step crosses the power sensor’ [...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 11 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics HP E4419B User’s Guide 5-11 Auto filter , default resolution, 10 dB decreasing power step , normal and x 2 speed modes: 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 60 dB Maximum dBm Minimum dBm P ower Sensor 40 ms 3.4 s 210 ms 70 ms Settling Times Typical Dynami[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 12 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics 5-12 HP E4419B User’s Guide P ower Sensor Specifications Definitions Zero Set In any power measurement, the power meter must initially be set to zero with no power applied to the power sensor . Zero setting is accomplished within the p[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 13 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Battery Option 001 Operational Characteristics HP E4419B User’s Guide 5-13 Battery Option 001 Operational Characteristics The following information describes characteristic performance based at a temperature of 25 ° C unless otherwise noted. Characteristics describe product pe[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 14 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications General Characteristics 5-14 HP E4419B User’s Guide General Characteristics Rear P anel Connectors Recorder Outputs Analog 0-1 V olt, 1 k Ω output impedance, BNC connector . Recorder outputs are dedicated to Channel A and Channel B . HP-IB Allows communication with an externa[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 15 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications Environmental Characteristics HP E4419B User’s Guide 5-15 En vir onmental Characteristics General Conditions Complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC . This includes Generic Immunity Standard EN 50082-1: 1992 and Radiated Interference Standard EN 55011:199[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 16 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications General 5-16 HP E4419B User’s Guide General Dimensions The following dimensions exclude front and rear panel protrusions: 212.6 mm W x 88.5 mm H x 348.3 mm D (8.5 in x 3.5 in x 13.7 in) W eight Net 4.1 Kg (9.0 lb) 5.1 Kg (11.2 lb) with option 001 Shipping 8.0 Kg (17.6 lb) 9.0 K[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 17 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications General HP E4419B User’s Guide 5-17 HP-IB Compatibility SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP1, DC1, DT1, C0 Non-V olatile Memor y Battery Lithium P olycarbon Monoflouride, approximate lifetime 5 years at 25ºC .[...]

HP4402.book : chapt5_2.fm 18 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Specifications General 5-18 HP E4419B User’s Guide[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402IX.doc 1 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Index Symbols "%" key description 3-12 A absolute accuracy, specification 5-4 accessories xi accuracy, of power reference 5-5 address of Hewlett-Packard 2-77 of HP-IB 2-53 alphanumeric data entry window 1-15 modify 3-36 altitude characteristic 5-15 analog display 2-49 "Anlg Mtr Sc[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402IX.doc 2 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Index-2 HP E4419B User’s Guide character data not allowed, error message 4-6 characteristics 5-2 "Clear Errors" key description 3-28 command language 5-16 "Command Set" key description 3-21 common errors, 2-75 compensation 2-36 confidence check 2-68 "Confidence Check&q[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402IX.doc 3 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 HP E4419B User’s Guide Index-3 "Freq Dep Offset" key description 3-25 "Freq" key description 3-13 frequency dependent offset tables editing 2-29 selection of 2-27 using 2-27 frequency range 5-14 specification 5-3 frequency, characteristic of power reference 5-6 "Freque[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402IX.doc 4 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Index-4 HP E4419B User’s Guide M maintenance 2-73 maps 3-3 "Max" key description 3-15 , 3-16 , 3-27 "Max Power" key description 3-29 "Meas Setup" key description 3-15 menu map 3-5 "Measure Assembly" key description 3-30 measurement assembly self-test 2-7[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402IX.doc 5 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 HP E4419B User’s Guide Index-5 query interrupted, error message 4-11 query unterminated after indefinite response, er- ror message 4-11 query unterminated, error message 4-11 queue overflow, error message 4-10 R rack mount 1-19 RAM self-test 2-70 "Range" key description 3-26 range,se[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402IX.doc 6 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Index-6 HP E4419B User’s Guide using 2-19 "Serial Diagnostic" key description 3-32 "Serial Interface" key description 3-30 "Serial" key description 3-22 serial label 1-17 , 2-75 serial number identifiers, 2-75 service packaging for 2-80 returning for 2-80 "Se[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402IX.doc 7 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 HP E4419B User’s Guide Index-7 "Zero/Cal" key description 3-34 menu map 3-11 zero/cal lockout 2-7[...]

HP4402.book : HP4402IX.doc 8 Fri Feb 12 15:32:45 1999 Index-8 HP E4419B User’s Guide[...]