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1 Overview

Introduction 2

Basic measurement functionality 2

Front Panel Overview 4

Top Panel Overview 5

Instrument Markings 6

2 Getting Started

Checking the Shipment 8

Safety Considerations 9

Electrical Requirements 11
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions 11

Power Requirements 12

Working with Batteries 14

Installing a Battery 14
Viewing Battery Status 14

Your first 10 minutes with the N9330B 16

Power on the N9330B 16
Making the first measurement 17

South Korea Class A EMC Declaration 22

3 Making Measurements

Selecting a Measurement Mode 24

Calibrate the N9330B before making measurements 25

Calibration Mode 25
Types of Calibrators 26

Measuring Return Loss/SWR/Cable Loss 29

Perform a basic return loss measurement    29
Adjusting the measurement resolution    30
Using Marker/Limit    30

Measuring Distance to Fault (DTF) 31

Perform a DTF measurement    31
Adjusting the measurement resolution    32
Using Marker/Limit    32

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Summary of Contents for N9330B

Page 1: ...ld Cable Antenna Tester User s Guide Notice This document contains references to Agilent Please note that Agilent s Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies For more information...

Page 2: ...government customers under its standard commercial license which is embodied in its End User License Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found at http www keysight com find sweula The license set fo...

Page 3: ...ur first 10 minutes with the N9330B 16 Power on the N9330B 16 Making the first measurement 17 South Korea Class A EMC Declaration 22 3 Making Measurements Selecting a Measurement Mode 24 Calibrate the...

Page 4: ...trument setup 46 Copy a screen 46 Editing a file name 47 Recall a trace data 47 Recall an instrument setup 48 Viewing system statistics 49 Check system status 49 Running a self test 49 Some Helpful Hi...

Page 5: ...68 Cable 69 Window 69 Enter and ESC CLR 70 Enter 70 ESC CLR 70 Frequency 71 Start 71 Stop 71 Signal Standard 71 Limit 72 Limit 1 72 Limit 2 72 Limit Beep 73 Marker 74 Marker 1 6 74 Marker All off 75 M...

Page 6: ...ages Error Message List 88 Warning List 89 7 Menu Map FREQ DIST 92 AMPTD 93 MEAS VIEW 94 SYS 95 LIMIT 96 Marker 97 Documentation Conventions 1 A pair of curly brackets indicates a softkey for example...

Page 7: ...1 Overview 1 Overview...

Page 8: ...SWR Return Loss and Cable Loss the N9330B also performs Distance to Fault DTF measurements that assist in determining cable defect locations It is also useful in identifying maintenance necessary to...

Page 9: ...fully charged Print screen button for quick screen capture and easy file saving onto the memory stick Auto file naming makes editing file names fast and easy The light sensor adjusts the display brigh...

Page 10: ...Preset hardkey Returns the tester to a known state 4 Enter hardkey Confirms a selection or configuration 5 CAL hardkey Enters a calibration procedure 6 ESC CLR hardkey Escapes from a procedure or cle...

Page 11: ...cts to a USB memory stick 4 LED indicator Lights On when external DC power is connected to the tester 5 LED indicator Charging Lights On when the battery is charging 6 External DC power connector Conn...

Page 12: ...e instruction manual symbol indicates that the user must refer to specific instructions in the manual The standby symbol is used to mark a position of the instrument power switch Indicates the time pe...

Page 13: ...7 Getting Started 2 Getting Started...

Page 14: ...clude a dented or torn shipping container or cushioning material that indicates signs of unusual stress or compacting Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container and verify if the standa...

Page 15: ...s a Safety Class I tester 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 inside or outside of t...

Page 16: ...safety value This process will restart when the temperature declines If you are charging the batteries internally even while the tester is powered off the tester may become warm To avoid overheating a...

Page 17: ...s because most of the semiconductor devices used in this tester are susceptible to damage by static discharge Depending on the magnitude of the charge device substrates can be punctured of destroyed b...

Page 18: ...Various AC power cables are available from Keysight that are unique to specific geographic areas You can order additional AC power cords are correct for use in different areas The AC Power Cords table...

Page 19: ...w Zealand 8120 1692 IEC 83 C4 Option 902 Continental Europe Korea Indonesia Italy Russia 8120 1521 CNS 10917 2 NEMA 5 15P Option 903 Unite States Canada Taiwan Mexico 8120 2296 SEV 1011 Option 906 Swi...

Page 20: ...he LED on the battery indicates the remaining battery power Press SYS More Status to check the current battery voltage CAU CAUTION Full charge the battery before first using the analyzer Step Notes 1...

Page 21: ...charging status lights should turn on indicating that the battery is charging When the battery is fully charged the green charging LED turns off During charging and discharging the battery voltage cu...

Page 22: ...essing the standby button switches on the tester The tester then boots up and runs an internal self test that includes the following items internal temperature battery voltage if battery powered batte...

Page 23: ...t to turn on or turn off the key light Press SYS Language to select a language displayed on the screen Press SYS Clock to set the time and date Check system status Pressing SYS More Status shows the p...

Page 24: ...uency 3 Press ENTER to confirm your selection A measurement mode indicator FREQ RL will be displayed in the top middle part of the screen See Selecting a Measurement Mode on page 24 for more informati...

Page 25: ...pen Short Load calibration across the full frequency range The tester allows you to modify the frequency range for measurement after the FullSpan Cal is performed SelectedSpan Cal SelectedSpan calibra...

Page 26: ...ease refer to Calibrate the N9330B before making measurements on page 25 Step 4 Connecting DUT to RF Output port Example Measuring return loss After you have completed the calibration procedure above...

Page 27: ...istance and consulting rental options and refurbished equipment repair calibration education and training If you do not have access to the internet call the appropriate number shown below Or contact l...

Page 28: ...Started South Korea Class A EMC Declaration 22 South Korea Class A EMC Declaration This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments outside of th...

Page 29: ...23 Making Measurements 3 Making Measurements...

Page 30: ...ode selection check box Use the front panel knob to select a measurement type from the Mode Select list Press the ENTER hardkey to confirm your selection The icon indicates the following frequency dom...

Page 31: ...tion frequency range selected incorporates all intended measurement frequencies If the frequency span is changed a new calibration must be performed for that measurement A new calibration must be perf...

Page 32: ...consists of a calibrated open short and 50 load Using the T combo calibrator will result in a more accurate calibration than when using the an Electronic calibrator Electronic calibrator The Electron...

Page 33: ...possible to the actual sweep frequencies necessary for the measurements Calibrating over a larger frequency span than the actual measurement range will reduce the accuracy For example using a 1 GHz c...

Page 34: ...ombo calibrator to the RF OUT connector of the tester Press ENTER to start the short calibration 4 Connect the Load component of the T combo calibrator to the RF OUT connector of the tester Press ENTE...

Page 35: ...measurement derive from return loss measurement Perform a basic return loss measurement When measuring return loss SWR or cable loss with your N9330B follow the same operation procedure as shown belo...

Page 36: ...or of the tester The tester will then measure the return loss of the DUT Adjusting the measurement resolution The tester has three resolution settings 521 261 or 131 points Press the MEAS VIEW hardkey...

Page 37: ...he cable Perform a DTF measurement To make a DTF return loss measurement over a frequency range of 50 to 400 MHz perform the following steps 1 Press FREQ DIST Start 50 ENTER to set the start frequency...

Page 38: ...me Using Marker Limit For further trace analysis refer to Using markers on page 40 Using Pass Fail Limit Lines on page 41 Trace Operation on page 43 For getting an isolated return loss signal refer to...

Page 39: ...enables you to change the resolution setting Vt Vc refers to the velocity factor of a cable its transmission rate relative to light The velocity factor may be set by pressing Velo Factor F2 and F1 re...

Page 40: ...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 wi...

Page 41: ...y time you 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...

Page 42: ...followed by a calibration operation 4 Connect the power sensor to the power Ref 50 MHz port The analyzer supports the U2000 Series power sensors 5 Connect the external attenuation if required with the...

Page 43: ...er s Top and Bottom End Points Setting the end points Disk Range close to expected measurement value changes the sensitivity of the Power Meter scale resolution This is an advantage in viewing small c...

Page 44: ...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 pre...

Page 45: ...39 Using Functions 4 Using Functions...

Page 46: ...the bar Off Deactivates a marker and erases the Marker bar Edit Brings up a dialog box and allows you to set the posi tion of a marker Marker to Peak Places the active marker on the highest indicated...

Page 47: ...right corner of the screen If the amplitude of a trace is above a limit line a red Fail indicator is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen A limit fail beep sound can be turned on for an...

Page 48: ...s a submenu of limit settings 2 Press Multi Limit softkey to access the multi limit segments submenu Use this feature if setting multiple limit values on a trace 3 Press Limit 1 softkey to access a su...

Page 49: ...ts Perform the following steps for a trace operation 1 Press MEAS VIEW Trace Operation to access the check box for selecting a math operation mode Trace Memory Current active trace mathematically subt...

Page 50: ...oints Perform the following steps to do a trace overlap operation 1 Press MEAS VIEW Trace Overlap Select Trace to display a list of trace data stored in the local memory of the tester 2 Use the front...

Page 51: ...not include limit lines Limit lines can be saved using the Save Setup feature Pressing Save Save Data allows you to save the trace data into local memory ONLY It also activates the auto file naming e...

Page 52: ...s frequency distance range and date and time Limit lines if activated will be saved using Save Setup Copy a screen The Keysight N9330B offers two methods to copy a screen Press PRT SCR to get a quick...

Page 53: ...erase the current file name before editing or creating a new file name Input a new file name Use the numerical keypad to input characters numbers and symbols A single press on a numerical button inpu...

Page 54: ...following steps show the steps to recall a stored instrument setup 1 Press Recall Recall Setup to bring up a dialog box for selecting which instrument setup is to be recalled 2 Rotate the knob to sele...

Page 55: ...urrent firmware version product serial number main board serial number and option status current calibration mode and status calibration temperature range current internal temperature current main bat...

Page 56: ...25 MHz stop frequency 4000 MHz signal standard custom start distance 0 m stop distance 9 m calibration mode SelectedSpan calibration status Uncalibrated calibrator indicator mechanic trace resolution...

Page 57: ...loss signal In a single sweep the tester sweeps from the start to the stop frequency distance for only one time and holds the trace static Key access MEAS View Single Enabling interference immunity O...

Page 58: ...FREQ DIST hardkey accesses a submenu for distance and DTF measurement configuration Connector Care Connectors quality is a critical link for a precision measurement RF connectors are manufactured to e...

Page 59: ...tors Minimize the bending of test cables A single sharp bend can damage a RF cable Avoid repeated connection and disconnection of all RF cable connections Do not bend cables at or near the RF connecto...

Page 60: ...Bluetooth Japan downlink 2472 0 2497 0 Bluetooth Japan full band 2472 0 2497 0 C 450 P uplink 453 464 C 450 P downlink 463 474 C 450 P fullband 453 474 C 450 SA uplink 465 470 C 450 SA downlink 455 4...

Page 61: ...84 ISM 2 4 GHz downlink 2400 2484 ISM 2 4 GHz fullband 2400 2484 JTACS NTAC Japan ARIB uplink 887 925 JTACS NTAC Japan ARIB downlink 832 870 JTACS NTAC Japan ARIB fullband 832 925 NMT 411 uplink 411 4...

Page 62: ...3 940 PDC 1500 uplink 1525 1549 PDC 1500 downlink 1477 1501 PDC 1500 fullband 1477 1549 PHS uplink 1895 1918 PHS downlink 1895 1918 PHS fullband 1895 1918 SMR 800 uplink 806 821 SMR 800 downlink 851 8...

Page 63: ...ing Cable brings up a dialog box for frequency band selection first You should select any of the following categories Standard measure in 1000 MHz Standard measure in 2000 MHz Standard measure in 2500...

Page 64: ...ill turn off the LCD screen and key light after non use of from 1 minute to 60 minutes user defined by pressing Edit if power manager is turned on Key access SYS Power Manager Choosing a unit Two type...

Page 65: ...op panel of N9330B 4 Press SYS Upgrade to upgrade the firmware 5 Cycle the power to N9330B when notice Upgrade Complete Effective after Restart 6 When unit powered on press SYS More Statues to check t...

Page 66: ...of key light for different conditions Key access SYS More More Key Light Edit Light Setting The N9330B offers two brightness adjusting modes Addressing Auto for adjusting brightness automatically by...

Page 67: ...61 Key Reference 5 Key Reference...

Page 68: ...nge is different when the tester is in different mode Return loss In this mode the default unit dB does not display on the screen Cable loss In this mode the default unit dB does not display on the sc...

Page 69: ...mplitude Tester will automatically revise your input by a minimum amplitude increment if you previously input improper bottom amplitude Key access AMPTD Bottom CAU CAUTION Damage to the tester may res...

Page 70: ...electronic calibrator enables you to perform a one connection calibration process It performs an open short and 50 W load calibration consecutively The electronic calibrator is faster but less accura...

Page 71: ...Pressing Cal User Cal Mode to select the calibration item for your customized calibration Key access CAL User Cal Mode NOTE User defined calibration accepts only the T combo calibrator The electronic...

Page 72: ...ts the displayed stop distance Stop distance is always greater than the start distance The maximum stop distance is calculated from the following equation Resolution 150 Vt Vc F2 F1 In this equation R...

Page 73: ...nob to highlight this parameter and press ENTER the start frequency becomes editable This is equivalent to pressing FREQ DIST Start when in non DTF mode Changing frequency range changes the maximum me...

Page 74: ...le This is equivalent to pressing Velocity Factor in DTF mode Cable Loss When you rotate knob to highlight this parameter and press ENTER the cable loss becomes editable This is equivalent to pressing...

Page 75: ...s Cable In each category commonly used cables are listed with cable type velocity factor and cable loss If you need to customize cables use the N9330B Post Analysis Tool PC software to send customized...

Page 76: ...frequently used keys on the tester Enter Terminates date entry and enters into the analyzer a numerical value keyed from numeric keypad on the front panel Terminates filename entries Key access ENTER...

Page 77: ...or Right to move the cursor to the digit you want to edit on then rotate the knob to modify the value Key access FREQ DIST Start Stop Sets the stop frequency The minimum increment is 0 1 MHz Key acces...

Page 78: ...nt as failed Limit 1 Pressing LIMIT Limit 1 brings up a sub menu for editing a single limit applied horizontally across the displayed bandwidth The amplitude range of a single limit varies according t...

Page 79: ...uency and amplitude value of the start and end point for the segment Key access LIMIT Multi Limit Limit Beep The tester emits a beeping sound when the trace is above the limit bar to indicate the meas...

Page 80: ...abeled from Marker1 to Marker6 Two methods of placing a marker onto a particular point on a trace Turn on a marker and rotate the knob to move the marker to the point Turn on a marker and press Edit t...

Page 81: ...75 Marker to Minimum Places a marker to the point that has the lowest amplitude on the trace Key access MARKER Marker1 6 Marker to Minimum Marker All off Turn off all the active markers Key access MA...

Page 82: ...terference immunity Resolution Three types of trace resolution are selectable 131 points 261 points 521 points Key access MEAS VIEW Resolution Single Toggles the single sweep between on and off When s...

Page 83: ...ose a trace operation mode Off The tester turns off trace operation function Trace Memory Current trace subtracts pre stored trace Trace Memory Current trace adds pre stored trace Key access MEAS VIEW...

Page 84: ...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 f...

Page 85: ...er 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 Bot tom value of the power...

Page 86: ...to Meter This submenu is used to view the measurement chart Home View the first 21 points of current measurement chart End View the lastest 21 points of current measurement chart Prev View the previo...

Page 87: ...Upper Limit Sets a value of the upper test limit for the current measurement The units used are dependent on the current setting of power unit When the measured power is greater than the value specifi...

Page 88: ...f average readings depends on the resolution and the power level settings the power sensor is currently using Step Detect Enables or disables step detection In AUTO filter mode the average of the last...

Page 89: ...ftkey is displayed as Pause when the measurement is paused the softkey is displayed as Continue Key access MODE Power Meter Continue Pause Preset Sets the power meter softkey menu options to the prese...

Page 90: ...r defined by pressing SYS Power Manager Edit Pressing any key on the front panel except the power switch brings the tester back to its previous state immediately Key access SYS Power Manager Units Tog...

Page 91: ...re upgrading is in process 5 After upgrading completes power off the tester then reboot it Key access SYS Upgrade Status Shows the systematic information of the tester Key access SYS Status Self Test...

Page 92: ...of the tester can be turned on or be turned off resting with using conditions Key access SYS Key Light Key Light Edit The brightness of the key light can be adjusted based on personal preference Key...

Page 93: ...87 Instrument Messages 6 Instrument Messages...

Page 94: ...or Failed to read Ext power voltage 526 RTC battery low voltage RTC battery Low voltage 527 Read RTC battery error Failed to read RTC battery 528 Read main battery error Failed to read main battery 52...

Page 95: ...ible traces Continue in 3 seconds 6 Trace overlap error Incompatible traces Continue in 3 seconds 7 Edit segment error Segment cannot be vertical Continue in 3 seconds 8 File name already exists overw...

Page 96: ...rt 17 Changing frequency invalidates calibration Press ENTER to continue Press ESC to abort 18 Delete this trace Press ENTER to continue Press ESC to abort 19 Delete all traces Press ENTER to continue...

Page 97: ...91 Menu Map 7 Menu Map...

Page 98: ...Menu Map FREQ DIST 92 FREQ DIST FREQ DIST Start Home Signal Standard Stop End Page down Page up...

Page 99: ...Menu Map AMPTD 93 AMPTD AMPTD Top Bottom...

Page 100: ...MEAS VIEW 94 MEAS VIEW MEAS VIEW Resolution IIM ON OFF Trace Overlap Trace Operation Single ON OFF Return Select Trace Off On Delete All Delete Trace Bottom Page Down Page Up Top Trace Memory Trace Me...

Page 101: ...lock Language Units Meter Foot More Return Edit Off On More Fast Meas ON OFF Intelligent ON OFF E Calib Test Self Test Status More Key Light Edit Key Light ON OFF License Opt Keep Beep ON OFF License...

Page 102: ...Menu Map LIMIT 96 LIMIT LIMIT Limit 1 Limit Beep ON OFF Multi Limit Limit 2 Return Edit Off On Segment 1 Return Segment 5 Segment 4 Segment 3 Segment 2 Return Edit Off On...

Page 103: ...Marker 97 Marker Marker Marker 1 Marker All off Marker 6 Marker 5 Marker 4 Marker 3 Marker 2 On Return Marker to Minimum Marker to Peak Delta M2 M1 Edit Off On Return Marker to Minimum Marker to Peak...

Page 104: ...Menu Map Marker 98...

Page 105: ...ware upgrade 59 Front Panel overview 4 Full Span Cal def 19 H Hold pause measurement 52 I IIM Interference Immunity 51 Instrument Markings def 6 Instrument Messages 87 Instrument introduction 2 ISM1 A...

Page 106: ...lf test 49 Settings Date Time 59 signal standards 54 Span 86 Status Check system 49 Sweep Time 72 Sweep single 51 SWR 29 System setups 58 T Top Panel overview 5 Trace Operation 43 Trace overlap compar...

Page 107: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2009 2014 Edition 2 July 2014 N9330 90011 www keysight com...

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