Agilent Technologies 85330A Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System, How to use the figure

CAUTION

Choosing the Proper Configuration

Installation

Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System

Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System

As an antistatic precaution, do not touch exposed connector contacts!

Information about installing, performing an operational check, and verifying the main antenna measurement system is explained in the appropriate documentation listed below:

•Agilent 85301B Antenna Measurement System Manual

•Agilent 85301C Antenna Measurement System Manual

•Agilent 85310A Distributed Frequency Converter Manual

If you purchased an Agilent 8511 as a stand-alone unit, refer to the Agilent 8530A On-Site Service Manual for installation instructions. Verify the 8511 as explained in its operating and service manual.

Installing the Agilent 85330A Multiple Channel Controller

There are two ways to install the Agilent 85330A system. Figure 1-1 on page 1-3is a flow chart that shows a installation configuration that is appropriate for you to use.

How to use the figure

Follow the flow chart from the top. Determine if your measurements are made with a single frequency (CW), or multiple frequencies. Proceed down the appropriate flow chart path. Proceed in this way until you get to a box that recommends either Figure 1-2 on page 1-4,or Figure 1-3 on page 1-5.

Fast Source Control

Fast source control speeds up frequency switching speed in multiple-frequency measurements. It is only available in systems that use two Agilent 836xx series synthesized sources. This mode uses TTL signals to increment RF and LO source frequency, providing faster frequency switching speeds than are possible under 8530A control. In the fast source control configuration, the system’s computer must set up the sources with appropriate frequency settings, triggering mode, and so on. When automatic Run Time measurement mode is engaged, the 85330A automatically increments the RF and LO source frequencies using TTL lines. More information is provided in Chapter 6, “Programming.” When the sources are controlled by a computer, the SCPI language mode must be selected. This is shown in Figure 1-3 on page 1-5.

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