Keysight Technologies EPM Series User manual

Keysight Technologies

EPM and EPM-P Series Power Meters

E-Series Power Sensors

Configuration Guide

Introduction

This configuration guide describes the standard configurations, options, and compatible accessories of

EPM Series and EPM-P Series power meters. For full specifications, see EPM Series Power Meters E-Series

and 8480 Series Power Sensors - Data Sheet (Keysight literature number 5965-6382E) or E4 416 A /E4 417A

EPM-P Series Power Meters and E-Series E9320 Peak and Average Power Sensors – Data Sheet (Keysight

literature number 5980

1469E

)

. Contact your local Keysight Technologies, Inc. representative at the offices

listed on the back of this guide if you need more information.

EPM Series power meters

– N1913A power meter (single channel)

– N1914A power meter (dual channel)

EPM-P Series power meters

– E4416A power meter (single channel)

– E4417A power meter (dual channel)

E-Series power sensors

– E441xA CW power sensors (10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, sensor dependent)

– E9300 average power sensors (9 kHz to 18 GHz, sensor dependent)

– E9320 peak and average power sensors (50 MHz to 18 GHz, sensor dependent)

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EPM-P Series Power Meters

The EPM-P Series power meters provide peak, peak-to-average ratio, average, and time-gated

power measurements. For peak, peak-to-average ratio, and time-gated measurements, the

EPM-P Series power meters must operate with the E-Series E9320 power sensors. For average

power measurements only, the EPM-P Series power meters are compatible with all the 8480

Series power sensors, the E-Series CW, the E-Series E9300 average power sensors, and the

E-Series E9320 power sensors.

The standard E4416A and E4417A power meters include:

– Single-channel power meter, order E4416A or dual-channel power meter, order E4417A

– Input sensor connector(s) on the front panel

– Reference calibrator connector on the front panel

– Power sensor cable, 1.5 m (5 ft). (One per E4416A, two per E4417A)

– Libraries Media Suite CD-ROM

– Documentation CD-ROM

– Power cord (plug matches destination requirements)

EPM Series Power Meters

The EPM Series power meters provide average power measurements.

The standard N1913A and N1914A power meters include:

– Single-channel power meter, order N1913A or dual-channel power meter, order N1914A

– Input sensor connector(s) on the front panel

– Reference calibrator connector on the front panel

– Power sensor cable, 1.5 m (5 ft) (One per N1913A, two per N1914A)

– USB cable Type A to Mini-B, 6 ft

– Documentation CD-ROM

– Keysight Instrument Control DVD

– IO Libraries Suite

– Command Expert

– BenchVue Software Platform

– 30-day free trial of BenchVue Power Meter/Sensor Control and Analysis app

– Standard Calibration of Certificate

– Power cord (plug matches destination requirements)

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E-Series Power Sensors

The standard E4412A and E4413A CW power sensors include:

– Power sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz, order E4412A, or power sensor 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz, order

E4413A

– English-language Operating and Service Guide

The standard E9300 average power sensors include:

+20 to –60 dBm:

– Power sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz, order E9300A

– Power sensor 10 MHz to 6 GHz, order E9301A

– Power sensor 9 kHz to 6 GHz, order E9304A

+30 to –50 dBm:

– Power sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz, order E9300H

– Power sensor 10 MHz to 6 GHz, order E9301H

+44 to –30 dBm:

– Power sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz, order E9300B

– Power sensor 10 MHz to 6 GHz, order E9301B

– English-language Operating and Service Guide (part number E9300-90009)

The standard E9320 peak and average power sensors include:

– Power sensor, 50 MHz to 6 GHz, 300 kHz bandwidth, order E9321A

– Power sensor, 50 MHz to 6 GHz, 1.5 MHz bandwidth, order E9322A

– Power sensor, 50 MHz to 6 GHz, 5 MHz bandwidth, order E9323A

– Power sensor, 50 MHz to 18 GHz, 300 kHz bandwidth, order E9325A

– Power sensor, 50 MHz to 18 GHz, 1.5 MHz bandwidth, order E9326A

– Power sensor, 50 MHz to 18 GHz, 5 MHz bandwidth, order E9327A

– English-language Operating and Service Guide

Please refer to the N1913A/14A data sheet for more average power sensor selections.

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Compatibility

Power sensor compatibility

For compatibility of power meters, power sensors, and power sensor cables, please refer to the

table below.

Firmware compatibility

Firmware upgrade information can be accessed from the World Wide Web, free of charge.

Calibration Options

– E441xA/B-A6J - Supplies ANSI Z540 certificate of calibration with data.

– E441xA/B-1A7 - Supplies ISO 17025 certificate of calibration with data.

– N1913/4A-A6J - Supplies ANSI Z540 certificate of calibration with data.

– N1913/4A-1A7 - Supplies ISO 17025 certificate of calibration with data.

– E93xxA/B/H-A6J - Supplies ANSI Z540 certificate of calibration with data.

Power sensors Power meters Power sensor cables

EPM-P Series EPM Series 11730 (grey) E9288 (blue)

E441x family Yes Yes Yes Yes

E9300 family Yes Yes Yes Yes

E9320 family Yes No No Yes

8480 Series Yes Yes Yes Yes

N8480 Series Yes Yes Yes Yes

U8480, U2000 and

U2040 Series (except

U2049X and in Average

Mode only)

No Yes Not applicable Not applicable

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Hardware Options

The following options are available on the EPM and EPM-P Series power meters. All order

combinations have to be configured upon ordering; these options are not available for field

upgrade.

EPM Series power meter

Option Description

N1913/4A-004 Delete power sensor cable(s)

N1913/4A-101 1Single/dual-channel average power meter

N1913/4A-201 Single/dual-channel average power meter with VGA, trigger in/out, one front and one

rear USB ports

N1913/4A-B01 Without battery (Mandatory for option 201)

N1913/4A-C01 Front calibrator, front sensor (Need to order option 201)

N1913/4A-C02 Front calibrator, parallel front and rear sensor (Need to order option 201)

N1913/4A-C03 Rear calibrator, parallel front and rear sensor (Need to order option 201)

N1913A-200 436A and 437B code compatibility via GPIB interface only. 436A and 437B language

modes are not compatible with LAN or USBTM remote interface. For new N1913A

purchase.

N1914A-200 438A code compatibility via GPIB interface only. 438A language mode is not

compatible with LAN or USBTM remote interface. For new N1914A purchase.

N1913/4A-908 Rack mount kit (one instrument). Can be ordered as standalone.

N1913/4A-909 Rack mount kit (two instruments). Can be ordered as standalone.

BV0007B BenchVue Power Meter/Sensor Control and Analysis app license

N6901A-1FP 436A and 437B code compatibility for N1913A. Post purchase upgrade only.

N6902A-1FP 438A code compatibility for N1914A. Post purchase upgrade only.

1. Option 101 provides the front calibrator and the front sensor(s), and it can’t be ordered with any of the

options B0x/C0x.

EPM-P Series power meter

Option Description

E441xA/B-002 Parallel rear panel sensor input connector(s) and front panel reference calibrator

connector

E441xA/B-003 Parallel rear panel sensor input connector(s) and rear panel reference calibrator

connector

E441xA/B-004 Delete power sensor cable(s)

E441xA/B-908 Rack mount kit (one instrument). Can be ordered as stand-alone.

E441xA/B-909 Rack mount kit (two instruments). Can be ordered as stand-alone.

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Service and Support Options

Calibration 1

The following calibration options are available:

Option Description

R-50C-011-3 Calibration Assurance Plan - Return to Keysight - 3 years

R-50C-011-5 Calibration Assurance Plan - Return to Keysight - 5 years

R-50C-016-3 ISO 17025 compliant calibration plan, 3 years

R-50C-016-5 ISO 17025 compliant calibration plan, 5 years

R-50C-021-3 ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration plan, 3 years

R-50C-021-5 ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration plan, 5 years

1. Options are not available in all countries.

Special Options

Special options for EPM-P Series power meters, EPM Series power meters, and E-Series

sensors are available. The special options provide customized measurement capabilities to fit a

wider range of applications. Contact your local Keysight representative for more information.

Documentation

– The EPM power meters are supplied with a Product Reference CD-ROM which contains the

English-language User’s Guide, Service Guide, Programming Guide, Installation Guide, and

localized versions of the User’s Guide.

– The EPM-P power meters are supplied with a Product Reference CD-ROM which contains

the English-language User’s Guide, Service Guide, Programming Guide, Installation Guide,

and localized versions of the User’s Guide.

– In support of the environmentally-friendly initiative, all printed documents are purchasable

option. The following table shows the option numbers to order the documentation.

Documentation EPM-P series power meter EPM series power meter

User’s Guide and Installation Guide

(English)

E441xA-0B1 N1913/4A-0B1

Programming Guide E441xA-0BF N1913/4A-0BF

Service Guide E441xA-0B3 Not available

Delete manual set E441xA-0B0 N1913/4A-0B0

Add manual set, User’s Guide and

Programming Guide (English)

E441xA-0BK N1913/4A-0BK

Printed User’s Guide in Japanese E441xA-ABJ N1913/4A-ABJ

Documentation E4412/3A E9300 E9320A

Add manual set E4412/3A-0B1 E930xx-0B1 E932xA-0B1

Printed User’s Guide in

Japanese

E4412/3A-ABJ E930xx-ABJ —

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Available Accessories

E9288A-C power sensor cables (refer to the compatibility section):

– 1.5 meters (5 ft) E9288A

– 3 meters (10 ft) E9288B

– 10 meters (31 ft) E9288C

11730A-F power sensor cables (refer to the compatibility section):

– 1.5 meters (5 ft) 11730A

– 3 meters (10 ft) 11730B

– 6.1 meters (20 ft) 11730C

– 15.2 meters (50 ft) 11730D

– 30.5 meters (100 ft) 11730E

– 61 meters (200 ft) 11730F

Accessory pouch, 34161A

– Holds accessories supplied or ordered

Basic instrument transit case, 34131A

– Protects the power meter during transit

Soft carry/operating case, 34141A

– Power meter with battery option can be operated in soft carry case

Spare battery, N1913/4A-300

– Extra battery for EPM Series power meters with Option 102

Auxiliary Equipment

The 11683A range calibrator verifies the accuracy and linearity of the EPM-P and EPM Series

power meters. Outputs corresponding to the meter readings of 3, 10, 30, 100, and 300 μW and

1, 3, 10, 30, and 100 mW are provided. Calibration uncertainty is ±0.25% on all ranges.

Literature References

Publication title Publication number

EPM-P Series Single and Dual-Channel Power Meters E9320 Family of Peak and

Avera - Technical Overview

5980-1471E

E4416A/E4417A EPM-P Series Power Meters and E-Series E9320 Peak and Average

Power Sensors – Data Sheet

5980-1469E

Agilent EPM-P Series Single and Dual Channel Power Meters – Data Sheet 5988-1605EN

Choosing the Right Power Meter and Sensor - Application Note 5968-7150E

EPM Series Power Meters E-Series and 8480 Series Power Sensors - Data Sheet 5965-6382E

Agilent EPM Series Power Meters - Brochure 5965-6380E

Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements - Application Note 5965-6630E

4 Steps for Making Better Power Measurements - Application Note 5965-8167E

Wide dynamic range. Multiple modulation formats. One sensor. - Technical Overview 5968-4960E

Seven Reasons to Migrate from an E4418/4419B to a Keysight N1913/1914A EPM

Series Power Meter - Migration Guide

5990-4016EN

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