Quick Start: Learning How to Make Measurements

If You Encounter a Problem

If the display lights, but the ventilation fan does not start:

Check that the fan is not obstructed. To check the fan, follow these steps:

1.Switch the LINE power to the off position.

2.Check that the fan blades are not jammed.

Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office for service, if necessary. A list of Agilent Technologies sales and service offices is provided in Table 2-1 on page 2-28.

Data Entry Problems

If the data entry controls (keypad, knob, arrow keys) do not respond:

Check that the ENTRY OFF function is not enabled.

The ENTRY OFF function is enabled after you press the Entry Off key. To return to normal entry mode, press any function key that has a numeric parameter associated with it, for example, Start.

Check that none of the keys are stuck.

Check that the selected function key accepts data.

For example, Scale Ref accepts data, but System does not.

Check that the analyzer's "R" GPIB STATUS light is not illuminated.

If the analyzer's "R" GPIB STATUS light is illuminated, a test sequence may be running, or a connected computer controller may be sending commands or instructions

to, or receiving data from, the analyzer. Press Local if you want to return to LOCAL control.

If the parameter you are trying to enter is not accepted by the analyzer:

Ensure that you are not attempting to set the parameter greater than or less than its limit. Refer to the User's Guide for parameter limits.

No RF Output

If there is no RF signal at the front-panel port:

Check that the signal at the test port is switched on.

1. Press Power and toggle SOURCE PWR ON off to ON.

NOTE

On ES models, it is possible to set the source power to come from PORT 2

 

instead of PORT 1, so you must check the power at the correct port. With

 

factory preset, the power comes from PORT 1.

 

 

If you are applying external modulation (AM) to the analyzer, check the external modulating signal or external gate/trigger signals for problems.

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Agilent Technologies 8753ET, ES Data Entry Problems, No RF Output, If there is no RF signal at the front-panel port