Agilent Technologies 8590 Users Manual

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8591C Cable TV Analyzer (1 MHz to 1.8 GHz)
8591E RF Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 1.8 GHz)
8593E Microwave Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 22 GHz)
8594E RF Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 2.9 GHz)
8595E RF Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 6.5 GHz)
8596E Microwave Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 12.8 GHz)
8590L Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 1.8 GHz)
8592L Microwave Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 22 GHz)
8594L RF Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 2.9 GHz)
8594Q QAM Analyzer (9 kHz to 2.9 GHz)
8591EM EMC Analyzer (9 kHz to 1.8 GHz)
8593EM EMC Analyzer (9 kHz to 22 GHz)
8594EM EMC Analyzer (9 kHz to 2.9 GHz)
8595EM EMC Analyzer (9 kHz to 6.5 GHz)
8596EM EMC Analyzer (9 kHz to 12.8 GHz)
Agilent 8590 C/E/L/Q and EM
Series
Spectrum Analyzers and
Accessories
Configuration Guide
2
Opt Card ü= compatible
Slots Req’d 8590EM
Option Description (4 max) 8591C 8591E 8593E 8594E 8595E 8596E 8590L 8592L 8594L 8594Q Series
o001 75 Ohm input impedance 0 Std ü ü
o003 Memory card reader 0 Std Std Std Std Std Std ü üüStd Std
o004 Precision frequency reference 0 Std ü ü ü ü ü Std ü
o009 Local oscillator and sweep + tune outputs (rear panel) 128 ü ü ü ü ü14
o010 Built-in tracking generator, 50 Ohm (100 kHz–1.8 GHz) 0 ü ü ü
o010 Built-in tracking generator, 50 Ohm (9 kHz–2.9 GHz) 128 ü ü ü ü ü
o011 Built-in tracking generator, 75 Ohm (100 kHz–1.8 GHz) 0 ü ü ü
o012 DECT source 2 ü ü ü ü
o015 Protective soft tan carrying/operating case 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o016 Protective soft yellow operating/carrying case 0 Std ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o026 Frequency extension to 26.5 GHz (APC 3.5 mm connector) 0 ü ü ü2
o027 Frequency extension to 26.5 GHz (type-N connector) 0 ü ü ü2
o030 Adds 85921B Cable TV Data Management S/W for FCC31 0ü
o040 Front panel protective cover w/CRT viewing hood 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o041 GPIB interface and parallel printer interface4, 22 0üü ü üüüü üüStd Std
o042 Protective soft carrying case/backpack21 0ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o043 RS-232 interface and parallel printer interface4, 22 0Std ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o050 Improved amplitude accuracy for NADC-TDMA/PCS bands 0 ü ü ü ü ü
o051 Improved amplitude accuracy for PDC bands 0 ü ü ü ü ü
o052 Improved amplitude accuracy for PHS band 0 ü ü ü ü
o053 Improved amplitude accuracy for CDMA/PCS bands 0 ü ü ü ü ü
o078 Adds 85878A report generation software ü
o0B0 Delete manual set 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o101 Fast time-domain sweeps and Analog + display 1 Std ü ü ü ü ü ü
o102 AM/FM demod. with speaker and TV sync. trigger 5, 24 1Std ü ü ü ü ü ü
o103 Quasi-peak detector and AM/FM demod with speaker 24 1ü ü ü ü ü Note 3
o105 Time-gated spectrum analysis 0 ü ü ü ü ü
o107 TV receiver video tester32 1ü ü ü ü ü ü
o110 CT2 demodulator 6, 24 1ü ü ü ü ü
o111 Group delay w/compatible tracking generator34 2ü ü ü ü
o112 DECT demodulator24 1ü ü ü ü
o119 Noise figure71ü ü ü ü ü ü
o130 Narrow resolution bandwidths (30 Hz,100 Hz,300 Hz
and 200 Hz EMI) 1 ü ü ü ü ü ü Std
o140 Narrow resolution bandwidths/precision frequency
reference (Opt 004 and 130) 1 ü ü ü ü ü
o151 DSP, fast ADC, and digital demodulator29 2ü25 ü ü ü ü
o160 PDC, PHS, NADC, and CDMA firmware for Option 15135 0ü25 ü ü ü ü
Agilent 8590 C/E/L/Q and EM Series Options
3
Opt Card ü= compatible
Slots Req’d 8590EM
Option Description (4 max) 8591C 8591E 8593E 8594E 8595E 8596E 8590L 8592L 8594L 8594Q Series
o163 GSM900/DCS1800 firmware for Option 15135 0ü ü ü ü
o180 TV picture on screen (NTSC, PAL, and SECAM)32 1ü ü ü ü ü ü
o190 DVB-C RF and modulation quality measurements 3 ü
o195 R-S and true BER and PID statistics data measurements 1 ü
o301 TV sync. trigger capability, fast time domain sweeps, AM/FM
demodulator, and Analog + display (Option 101 and 102)24 2Std ü ü ü ü ü ü
o701 Delete TV sync. trigger capability, fast time domain
sweeps, AM/FM demodulator and Analog + display
(Options 101 and 102) –2 ü
o703 Delete quasi-peak detector and AM/FM demodulator –1 ü
o704 Delete precision frequency reference 0 ü
o711 50/75 Ohm matching pad with 100V DC block 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o908 Rack mount kit without handles ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o909 Rack mount kit with handles ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o910 Additional user's guide, calibration guide,
and quick reference guide ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o915 Component level information and service guide ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oAB_ Quick reference guide in local languages8ü18 ü ü ü ü ü
oE04 DRTS compatibility 2 Note 1
oH80 PAL/SECAM TV monitor23 0ü ü
oH81 NTSC TV monitor 0 ü ü
o8ZE Refurbished spectrum analyzer (as available) Contact an Agilent representative for availability
o0Q8 Factory service training ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oUK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oW30 Two additional years return-to-Agilent service9ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oW32 Two additional years return-to-Agilent calibration9ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oW34 3 year standards compliant calibration service ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oW50 Four additional years return-to-Agilent service9ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oW52 Four additional years return-to-Agilent calibration9ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oW54 5 year standards compliant calibration service ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oB70 BenchLink spectrum analyzer 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oBD0 Code division multiple access 2 ü ü ü ü
oBD1 Global system for mobile communication 2 ü ü ü ü
oBD2 North American digital cellular system 2 ü ü ü ü
oBD3 Pacific digital cellular system 2 ü ü ü ü
oBD4 Personal handyphone system 2 ü ü ü ü
Agilent 8590 C/E/L/Q and EM Series Options (continued)
4
Opt Card ü= compatible
Slots Req’d 8590EM
Option Description (4 max) 8591C 8591E 8593E 8594E 8595E 8596E 8590L 8592L 8594L 8594Q Series
oR01 Fast time-domain sweeps and analog + display 1 ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR02 AM/FM demodulator with speaker and TV sync
trigger circuitry51ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR03 Memory card reader 0 Std Std Std Std Std Std ü üüStd Std
oR04 Precision frequency reference 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü Std
oR05 CT2 demodulator6, 24 1ü ü ü ü ü
oR06 DECT demodulator24 1ü ü ü ü
oR07/R17 TV receiver/video tester11ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR10 Built-in tracking generator, 50 Ohm (100 kHz to 1.8 GHz) 0 ü ü
oK10 Built-in tracking generator, 50 Ohm (9 kHz to 2.9 GHz)17 1ü ü ü ü
oR11 Built-in tracking generator, 75 Ohm (100 kHz to 1.8 GHz) 0 ü ü ü
oR15 Time-gated spectrum analysis 0 ü ü ü ü ü
oR16 Protective soft yellow operating/carrying case 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR19 Noise figure71ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR21 GPIB interface4, 22, 27 0ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR23 RS-232 interface4, 22, 27 0ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR24 Parallel printer interface22, 27 0ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR25 Protective soft tan operating/carrying case 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR30 Narrow resolution bandwidths 1 ü ü ü ü ü ü Std
oR41 GPIB interface and parallel printer interface4, 22, 26 0ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR43 RS-232 interface and parallel printer interface4, 22, 26 0Std ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR50 Improved amplitude accuracy for NADC-TDMA/PCS bands 0 ü ü ü ü ü
oR51 Improved amplitude accuracy for PDC bands 0 ü ü ü ü ü
oR52 Improved amplitude accuracy for PHS band 0 ü ü ü ü
oR53 Improved amplitude accuracy for CDMA/PCS cellular bands 0 ü ü ü ü ü
oR60 PDC, PHS, NADC, and CDMA firmware for Option 15135 0ü25 ü ü ü ü
oR63 GSM900/DCS1800 firmware for Option 15135 0ü ü ü ü
oR70 PDC/PHS/NADC/CDMA FW+Opt 151 retro. kit35 2ü25 ü ü ü ü
oR73 DSP, fast ADC, and digital demodulator with
GSM900/DCS1800 firmware35 2ü ü ü ü
oR80 TV picture on screen (NTSC, PAL, and SECAM) 1 ü ü ü ü ü ü
oR95 R-S and true BER and PID statistics data measurements 1 ü
o11768A Group delay retrofit kit 1 ü ü ü ü
o11946A Quasi-peak detector and AM/FM demod retrofit kit 1 ü ü ü ü ü
Agilent 8590 C/E/L/Q and EM Series Retrofit Kits10
(for option installation after analyzer purchase)
5
ü= compatible
8590EM
Option Description 8591C 8591E 8593E 8594E 8595E 8596E 8590L 8592L 8594L 8594Q Series
o85700A 32 Kbyte blank memory card (RAM)11 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o85702A 128 Kbyte blank memory card (RAM)11 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o85704A 256 Kbyte blank memory card (RAM)11 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o85705A 512 Kbyte blank memory card (RAM)11 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o11770A Link measurements personality30 ü ü ü ü
o85712D EMC measurements personality12 ü ü ü ü ü
o85713A Digital radio measurements personality11 ü ü ü ü ü
o85714A Scalar measurements personality11 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o85715B GSM900 measurements personality with modulation accuracy19 ü ü ü ü ü
o85717A CT2-CAI measurements personality ü ü ü ü ü
o85718B NADC/PCS -TDMA measurements personality19 ü ü ü ü ü
o85719A Noise figure measurements personality ü ü ü ü ü ü
o85720BC PDC measurements personality upgrade kit: B to C ü ü ü ü ü
o85720C PDC measurements personality with modulation accuracy19 ü ü ü ü ü
o85721A Cable TV measurements personality with video tests11,18,15 Std ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
o85722B DCS1800 measurements personality with modulation accuracy ü ü ü ü
o85723A DECT measurements personality ü ü ü ü
o85724A Broadcast measurements personality ü ü ü ü ü ü
o85725C CDMA measurements personality ü ü ü ü ü
o85725CU CDMA measurements personality upgrade kit: B to C ü ü ü ü ü
o85726AB PHS measurements personality upgrade kit: A to B ü ü ü ü
o85726B PHS measurements personality with modulation accuracy ü ü ü ü
o85727A GSM Multi-band measurement personality ü ü ü ü
o85727AU GSM Multi-band upgrade ü ü ü ü
PC Software
o85921B Cable TV data management S/W for FCC 31 ü ü33 ü33 ü33 ü33 ü33 ü33 ü33 ü33
oE4444A Benchlink spectrum analyzer ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Agilent 8590 C/E/L/Q and EM Series Measurement Personalities13
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For Scalar Measurements
o85630A Scalar 50 Ohm transmission/reflection test set
o86205A 50 Ohm RF bridge (type-N(f), 300 kHz to 6 GHz,
1.5 dB +0.1 dB/GHz insertion loss)
o86207A 75 Ohm RF bridge (type-N(f), 300 kHz to 3 GHz,
1.5 dB +0.1 dB/GHz insertion loss)
For EMC Measurements
o11945A Close field probe set (9 kHz to 1 GHz) (with Option E51)16
o11947A Transient limiter (BNC(f) to type-N(m), 9 kHz to 200 MHz,
10 dB insertion loss)
Printers and Accessories
Most Hewlett-Packard DeskJet and LaserJet (PCL 3 compatible) printers are
compatible with 8590 series spectrum analyzers. Printer compatibility chart
is on the internet web site at www.agilent/com/find/pcg/
o10833A GPIB cable (1 meter)
o24542U RS-232 cable 3 meter (9 pin F to 9 pin F) Option 043 only
(for RS-232 9 pin PC connection to analyzer)
o24542G RS-232 cable 3 meter (25 pin M to 9 pin F) Option 043
only (for RS-232 25 pin PC or printer connection to
analyzer)
o24542M RS-232 cable 3 meter (25 pin M to 9 pin F) Option 043
only (for RS-232 25 pin modem connection to analyzer)
oC2932A RS-232 cable 3 meter (9 pin M to 9 pin F) Option 043 only
(for serial 9 pin LaserJet 4P/4Plus connection to
analyzer)
o13242G RS-232 cable (5 meter) (for Option 023 only)
oC2950A Parallel printer cable (2 meter)
oITEL-45CHVUB GPIB/Parallel converter (North America, Japan, Korea,
and Taiwan)
oITEL-45CHVEB GPIB/Parallel converter (Continental Europe, U.K.,
Australia, and South Africa) (requires F1011A AC adapter)
Amplifiers and Preamplifiers
o8447D Preamplifier (100 kHz to 1.3 GHz, >25 dB gain)
o8449B Preamplifier (1 GHz to 26.5 GHz, 30 dB gain)
o10855A Broadband preamplifier (2 MHz to 1300 MHz, 22 dB gain)
o85905A 75 Ohm preamplifier (45 MHz to 1GHz, 20 dB gain)
o87405A Amplifier (10 MHz to 3 GHz, 22 dB gain)
o87415A Amplifier (2 GHz to 8 GHz, 25 dB gain)
Other Accessories
oD4950A Keyboard
o346B Noise source (BNC(f) to APC 3.5(m), 10 MHz to 18 GHz)
o11693A Limiter (type-N(f) to type-N(m), 0.1 GHz to 12.4 GHz,
<2.0 dB insertion loss)
o11694A 75/50 Ohm matching transformer (BNC(f) to BNC(m),
3 MHz-500 MHz, <.75 dB insertion loss)
o0955-1020 50 to 75 Ohm adapter. Same as Opt. 711
o11742A High frequency blocking capacitor (3.5mm(f to m)), 10 MHz
to 26.5 GHz, .35 dB IL <12.4 GHz, .7 dB IL <26.5 GHz)
o11852B Order with Option C04, 75/50 Ohm min. loss pad (type-
N(f) to type-N(m), DC to 2 GHz, 5.7 dB insertion loss)
o11867A RF Limiter (type-N(f) to type-N(m), DC to 1.8 GHz, <.75 dB
insertion loss)
o11930B Power limiter (5 MHz to 6 GHz)
o41800A Active probe (5 Hz to 500 MHz)
o85024A High frequency probe (300 kHz to 3 GHz)
o85901A Portable AC power source
o85902A Burst carrier trigger
o1420-0383 Memory card battery (CR 2016)
o1494-0060 Rack slide for rack mount
o08590-60369 RS-232/parallel connector assembly to convert Opt. 041
(GPIB) to Opt. 043 (RS-232)
o08590-60368 GPIB/parallel connector assembly to convert Opt. 043
(RS-232) to Opt. 041 (GPIB)
o9211-5604 Transit case
o5062-4841 Rack mount without handles20 (centers instrument in
rack)
o5062-4840 Rack mount with handles20 (centers instrument in rack)
o5062-8240 Rack mount with handles20 (mounts instrument left of
center)
o5062-8241 Rack mount without handles20 (mounts instrument left of
center)
o5180-9055 CRT viewing hood (sun shield)
o5063-0654 Frequency accuracy retrofit kit for 8590B and 8590D
Agilent 8590 C/E/L/Q-Series Manuals
o08590-90234 8590 E/L Series user's guide
o08590-90243 8590 E/L Series quick reference guide
o08590-90235 8590 Series programmer's guide
o5960-6588 8590 E/L Series quick reference guide in French
o5960-6590 8590 E/L Series quick reference guide in German
o5960-6592 8590 E/L Series quick reference guide in Italian
o5960-6594 8590 E/L Series quick reference guide in Spanish
o5960-6596 8590 E/L Series quick reference guide in Japanese
o08590-90260 8590 E/L Series user’s guide for Taiwan in Chinese
o08590-90261 8590 E/L Series user’s guide for China in Chinese
o5962-5001 8590 E/L Series user’s guide in French
o5962-5002 8590 E/L Series user’s guide in German
o08590-90286 8590 E/L Series user’s guide in Italian
o5962-5004 8590 E/L Series user’s guide in Spanish
o08590-90269 8590L calibration guide
o08594-90183 859x C/E Series calibration guide
o08592-90082 8592L calibration guide
o5963-2950 8590 C/E/L/Q Series assembly level repair guide
o5963-2951 8590 C/E/L/Q Series component level repair guide
o08591-90129 8591C Cable TV analyzer user's guide, spectrum analyzer
reference
o08591-90176 8591C Cable TV analyzer user’s guide, cable TV measure-
ments
o08591-90130 8591C getting started and quick reference guide
Agilent 8590 C/E/L/Q and EM Series Accessories
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Agilent 8590 C/E/L/Q and EM Series Notes
1. For more information please contact your local Agilent sales
representative.
2. 8593 EM only
3. Quasi-peak detection and AM/FM demodulator is standard on 8590
EM-series and has additional capacity compared to Option 103.
4. Programming manual included
5. Options 101 and 102 required for TV sync trigger capability. See
Option 301.
6. 85717A measurement personality required
7. 85719A measurement personality required
8. ABF Quick reference and user’s guides in French
ABD Quick reference and user’s guides in German
ABZ Quick reference and user’s guides in Italian
ABE Quick reference and user’s guides in Spanish
ABJ Quick reference guide in Japanese
AB0 Quick reference guide for Taiwan in Chinese
AB2 Quick reference guide for China in Chinese
9. An incremental cost will be added to the base price of Options
W30/W32/W34/W50/W52/W54 for an 859xC/E/L/Q containing
Options 010, 011, or 130.
10. Parts only kits. No installation included. May require new analyzer
firmware.
11. Option 003 (card reader) on the 8590L, 8592L and 8594L is required.
12. For more information on EMC products and configurations see lit. num-
ber 5964-6089E.
13. Refer to measurement personality product literature for required 8590
series option configuration.
14. Except 8591 EM
15. Video tests not supported on 8590L, 8592L or 8594L.
16. Option E51 comes with preamplifier, carrying case, cables and
connectors.
17. Tracking generator retrofit requires factory installation of Option K10.
18. Cable TV measurements are formatted for local country's cable TV
standards.
19. Modulation accuracy measurements not supported on 8591E.
20. Rack height is 8.75 inches.
21. Not for analyzer operation while in carrying case
22. Options 021, 023 and 024 or 041 and 043 cannot be combined.
23. Not compatible with Option 107
24. Not compatible with other demodulator options (102, 103, 110, 112,
or 301).
25. Compatibility with 8591E limited to CDMA applications only
26. Compatible with serial prefixes 3523A or 3525U and higher
27. Compatible with serial prefixes lower than 3523A or 3525U
28. If Options 009 and 010 are combined on the 8593E/94E/95E/96E or
8590 EM series; only one option card slot is required.
29. Not compatible with Options 101 and 301
30. Requires Option 111. Not compatible with 8591E.
31. NTSC Cable TV analyzers only
32. Option 107 is not compatible with Option 180.
33. 85721 Cable TV measurement personality required
34. 11770A Link measurements personality required. Do not order Option
010 with Option 111.
35. Option 160 and 163 are not compatible.
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