Agilent Technologies U8903a User manual

Agilent Technologies

Agilent U8903A 

Audio Analyzer

User’s Guide

II U8903A User’s Guide

Notices

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Manual Part Number

U8903-90002

Edition

Second Edition, January 5, 2010

Agilent Technologies, Inc. 

5301 Stevens Creek Blvd. 

Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA

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Safety Notices

CAUTION

A CAUTION notice denotes a haz-

ard. It calls attention to an operat-

ing procedure, practice, or the like

that, if not correctly performed or

adhered to, could result in damage

to the product or loss of important

data. Do not proceed beyond a

CAUTION notice until the indicated

conditions are fully understood and

met.

WARNING

A WARNING notice denotes a

hazard. It calls attention to an

operating procedure, practice, or

the like that, if not correctly per-

formed or adhered to, could result

in personal injury or death. Do not

proceed beyond a WARNING

notice until the indicated condi-

tions are fully understood and

met.

U8903A User’s Guide III

Safety Symbols

The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation

indicate precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of

the instrument.

Direct current (DC) Equipment protected throughout by

double insulation or reinforced

insulation

Alternating current (AC) Off (supply)

Both direct and alternating current On (supply)

Three-phase alternating current Caution, risk of electric shock

Earth (ground) terminal Caution, risk of danger (refer to this

manual for specific Warning or Caution

information)

Protective conductor terminal Caution, hot surface

Frame or chassis terminal Out position of a bi-stable push control

Equipotentiality In position of a bi-stable push control

IV U8903A User’s Guide

General Safety Information

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all

phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these

precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates

safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the

instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for the

customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

WARNING

• Ground the equipment.

For Safety Class 1 equipment (equipment having a protective earth

terminal), an uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from

the mains power source to the product input wiring terminals or supplied

power cable.

• DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the

presence of flammable gases or fumes.

For continued protection against fire, replace the line fuse(s) only with

fuse(s) of the same voltage and current rating and type. DO NOT use

repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders.

• Keep away from live circuits.

Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields.

Procedures involving the removal of covers or shields are for use by

service-trained personnel only. Under certain conditions, dangerous

voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off. To avoid

dangerous electric shock, DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or

shield removal unless you are qualified to do so.

• DO NOT operate damaged equipment.

If the built-in safety protection features have been impaired through

physical damage, excessive moisture, or any other reason, REMOVE

POWER and do not use product until safe operation is verified by

service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to Agilent for

service and repair to ensure that the safety features are maintained.

• DO NOT service or adjust alone.

Do not attempt any internal service or adjustment unless a person

capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

• DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment.

To avoid the occurrence of additional hazards, do not install substitute

parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the

product to Agilent for service or repair to ensure that the safety features

are maintained.

U8903A User’s Guide V

WARNING

• This equipment is under CAT 1 measurement category, do not connect the

cable to MAIN.

• Do not measure more than the rated voltage (as marked on the

equipment).

CAUTION

•Use the device with the cables provided.

•Repair or service that is not covered in this manual should only be

performed by qualified personnels.

•Observe all markings on the device before establishing any connection.

•Always use dry cloth to clean the device. Do not use ethyl alcohol or

any other volatile liquid to clean the device.

•Do not permit any blockage of the ventilation holes of the device.

CAT 1

Maximum Working Voltage: 200 Vp for altitude up to 

3000 m

Maximum Transient Voltage: 1210 V

VI U8903A User’s Guide

Environmental Conditions

This instrument is designed for indoor use and in an area with low

condensation. The table below shows the general environmental

requirements for this instrument.

Environmental conditions Requirements

Operating temperature 0 °C to 55 °C

Operating humidity 30% to 80% RH noncondensing at 40 °C

Storage temperature –40 °C to 70 °C

Storage humidity 30% to 80% RH noncondensing at 65 °C

CAUTION

The U8903A audio analyzer complies with the following safety and EMC

requirements.

•IEC 61010-1:2001/EN 61010-1:2001 (2nd Edition)

•Canada: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04

•Canada: ICES-001:2004

•IEC 61326-1:2005/EN 61326-1:2006

•Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR11:2004

•USA: ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004

U8903A User’s Guide VII

Regulatory Markings

The CE mark is a registered trademark

of the European Community. This CE

mark shows that the product complies

with all the relevant European Legal

Directives.

The C-tick mark is a registered

trademark of the Spectrum

Management Agency of Australia.

This signifies compliance with

the Australia EMC Framework

regulations under the terms of the

Radio Communication Act of 1992.

ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this

ISM device complies with the

Canadian ICES-001.

Cet appareil ISM est confomre a la

norme NMB-001 du Canada.

This instrument complies with the

WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)

marking requirement. This affixed

product label indicates that you must

not discard this electrical/electronic

product in domestic household waste.

The CSA mark is a registered

trademark of the Canadian Standards

Association.

VIII U8903A User’s Guide

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

2002/96/EC

This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking

requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard

this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.

Product Category:

With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this

instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product.

The affixed product label is shown as below.

Do not dispose in domestic household waste

To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Agilent

Technologies, or visit:

www.agilent.com/environment/product

for more information.

U8903A User’s Guide IX

In This Guide…

1GettingStarted

This chapter provides an overview of the U8903A, which includes the

product outlook, dimensions, and layout. This chapter also contains

instructions on how to install and configure the U8903A.

2 Operation and Features

This chapter describes the operation and features that are offered by the

U8903A, such as test capabilities, key features, and front panel menu

operation.

3 Instrument Configuration

This chapter guides you through the configuration of the U8903A input and

output settings for optimum measurement results.

4 Audio Generator Functions

This chapter provides you the information on the audio generator

functions and settings of the U8903A.

5 Audio Analyzer Measurement Functions

This chapter describes the audio analyzer measurement functions and

settings of the U8903A.

6 Frequency and Time Domain Analysis

This chapter describes the U8903A graph configuration for the frequency

and time domain analysis.

7SweepFunction

This chapter explains the sweep operation of the U8903A.

8 Specifications

This chapter lists the specifications and characteristics of the U8903A.

Appendixes

XU8903A User’s Guide

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004

Generic example

Manufacturer’s Name:

Agilent Technologies Microwave Products (M) Sdn. Bhd

Manufacturer’s Address:

Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone,

11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Declares under sole responsibility that the product as originally delivered

Product Name:

Agilent Audio Analyzer

Model Number:

U8903A

Product Options:

This declaration covers all options of the above product(s)

complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives, and carries

the CE marking accordingly:

Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)

EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)

and conforms with the following product standards:

EMC

Standard

Limit

IEC61326-1:2005 / EN61326-1:2006

CISPR 11:2003 / EN 55011:2007

Class A Group 1

IEC 61000-4-2:2001 / EN 61000-4-:1995+A1:1998+A2:2001

4 kV CD, 8 kV AD

IEC 61000-4-3:2002 / EN 61000-4-3:2002

3 V/m (80 MHz-1.0 GHz)

3 V/m (1.4 GHz-2.0 GHz)

1 V/m (2.0 GHz-2.7 GHz)

IEC 61000-4-4:2004 / EN 61000-4-4:2004

1 kV signal lines, 2 kV power lines

IEC 61000-4-5:2001 / EN 61000-4-5:1995:A1:2001

1 kV line-line, 2 kV line-ground

IEC 61000-4-6:2003 / EN 61000-4-6:2007

3 V, 0.15-80 MHz

IEC 61000-4-11:2004 / EN 61000-4-11:2004

100% Dip (1 cycle)

60% Dip (10 cycles)

30% Dip (25 cycles)

100% short interruptions (250 cycles)

Canada: ICES-001:2004

Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR11:2004

The product was tested in a typical configuration with Agilent Technologies test systems.

Safety

IEC 61010-1:2001 / EN 61010-1:2001

USA: ANSI/UL 61010

-1:2004

Canada:

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04

206349

This DoC applies to above-listed products placed on the EU market after:

4-May-2009

Date

Tay Eng Su

Quality Manager

For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or distributor,

or Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH, Herrenberger Straße 130, 71034 Böblingen, Germany.

Template: A5971-5302-2, Rev. E00

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DoC Revision A

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