User`s guide

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Operation
Using the 11970A, Q, U, V, and W Mixers with the X- Series Signal Analyzers (Option EXM)
Using the 11970A, Q, U, V, and W Mixers with the
X- Series Signal Analyzers (Option EXM)
Refer to “Spectrum Analyzer Retrofit Requirements” on page 11 for configuration requirements.
The following examples explain how to, connect the external mixers to the signal analyzer using a
diplexer, choose the band of interest, activate conversion loss correction data, and how to use the
signal-identification functions.
Set up the equipment
1. Connect the signal source, diplexer, and harmonic mixer to the signal analyzer as shown in Figure
2-7.
NOTE The maximum torque for the SMA cables and adapters should not exceed 122
N-cm (10 in-lb.)
Figure 2-7 External Mixer Setup
2. On the analyzer press
Mode, Spectrum Analyzer.
3. Select external mixing by pressing
Input/Output, External Mixer, External Mixer, External Mixer
Setup
.
4. The default is 11970A. To select Q, U, V or W bands, press
Mixer Presets, Agilent 11970, then
select the appropriate key corresponding to 11970 frequency band.
5. Press
Return twice to view the spectrum display.
6. Tune the analyzer to the input signal frequency by pressing
FREQ Channel, and enter a center