Router/hub
From 85309
LO in to 85309
RF out
PNA trigger out
PNA trigger in
LAN
LAN to computer
PNA with
Option 014 & H11
PSG Synthesized source
Personal
computer
Software
available
from Keysight
Channel
Partner
System
bus
System
bus
HP-IB
extender
HP-IB
extender
HP-IB
8360 Series
synthesized
sweeper
8360 Series
synthesized sweeper
Source
antenna
Optional
amplifier
Reference
antenna
8530A
Microwave
receiver
85320B
Reference
mixer module
85320A
Test mixer
module
85309B
LO/IF unit
Antenna
under test
LO/IF
test
IF
ref
LO
ref
Trig
ger
o
ut
Tri
gger in
Amplifier
LAN
10 MHz reference
1
To Optional
Amplifier
for Source
Antenna
Migration examples
When migrating from an 8510/8530 to a PNA Series network analyzer, it is important to recog-
nize the differences in power, speed and sensitivity between the analyzers.
In remote mixing configurations, using Option H11, the damage level of the PNA is much
lower than the 8510/8530. You must assure that the power going into the analyzer does
not exceed –27 dBm by placing attenuators between the 85309B and the H11 inputs. Re-
view section “Option H11 – IF access” earlier in this document for more detailed informa-
tion.
The internal source of the PNA and PNA-X improves the measurement speed over an ex-
ternal source, however, the internal source is not always feasible to use.
The IF BW setting on the PNA, PNA-L and PNA-X is adjustable, the IF BW of the
8510/8530 was fixed, so sensitivity can be changed by adjusting the IF BW setting on the
PNA Series.
For fastest remote control of the PNA and PNA-X, the use of COM programming is recom-
mended. See “Measurement Automation” later in this document. Contact your Keysight
Applications Engineer for additional assistance with programming.
The following two examples show conceptually how to migrate from an 8510/8530 to a PNA
or PNA-X based antenna system. Since every system is unique, it is not feasible to show
every modification necessary for the conversion. Refer to “Antenna measurement design
considerations” earlier in this document for additional guidance, or contact your Keysight ap-
plications engineer for assistance.
1. For long distance applications,
the use of two GPS receivers
to supply the 10 MHz reference
may be used.
Figure 28. 85301 Far-field sys-
tem migration to PNA Series.
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