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Simplified test set up
The P-Series meters are loaded with time saving features.
Predefined test setups for common measurements (see
Figure 2) used in radar and wireless communication
applications get you started testing, and an easy- to-use
menu structure lets you step quickly through measurement
sequences.
Once you have started measuring, it’s easier to fine-tune,
and save the setup for your unique requirements.
With an auto-pulse detect
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capability, the power meter
can automatically trigger from an unknown input signal
to display the entire pulse envelope and you’re ready to
begin making measurements.
Internal triggering is exceptionally stable in the P-Series
meters. Versatile time-gating features include four inde-
pendent measurement gates. An external triggering
capability lets you synchronize your measurements to an
external signal, so the power meters can adapt to a wide
range of input signal levels to accommodate many differ-
ent types of incoming signals.
The high resolution, color display has a graphical user
interface with multiple markers and marker functions
for easy manual measurements. An IVI-COM driver for
the P-Series power meters and sensors facilitates pro-
gramming in Agilent VEE, LabView, Labwindows, C, C++,
and Matlab® environments.
Convenience and security
Agilent’s IO Libraries Suite ships with the P-Series
power meters to help you quickly establish an error-free
connection between your PC and instruments regardless
of the vendor. It provides robust instrument control and
works with the software development environment you
choose.
LAN, USB, and GPIB connectivity are standard in every
P-Series power meter to accommodate the majority of
modern interfaces.
Backwards compatibility of the P-Series meters with
Agilent’s current offering of power sensors gives you
numerous options for extending the usefulness of your
Agilent power measurement tools. Identical features
and measurements performed by the EPM, EPM-P and
P-Series power meters are code compatible, having the
same SCPI commands, thus allowing for re-use of test
software.
A 2-year calibration cycle on the P-Series power meters
helps reduce the cost of ownership.
A universal line input lets you plug into a supply voltage
just about anywhere without any additional hardware or
adjustments, and multiple sensor cable length options
(1.5 m, 3 m, and 10 m) make it easy to reach out-of-the-
way devices in a variety of test environments.
Save your display information using a PC and SCPI
commands. Screen dumps can be downloaded to a
PC in the form of a bit-map. Power versus time trace
displays can also be downloaded for further processing or
for hardcopy printouts for your log book or your company
literature.
Secure mode protects sensitive data by erasing from
instrument memory all user parameters, including
save/recall states and power on last states.
1. Refer to ‘Path to the future’ on page 12.
Figure 4. Predefined test setups
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