8563EC – Agilent

Description

Item #: 8563EC
Manufacturer: Agilent
Series: 8560xE/EC

8563EC by Agilent is a Portable Microwave Spectrum Analyzer in the 8560xE/EC series. 8563EC features a Frequency Range of 30 Hz to 26.5 GHz and an RF input Connector of Type N female.

The 8563EC is a Microwave Spectrum Analyzer created by Agilent, with a frequency range extending from 30 Hz to 26.5 GHz, with Option 6 added. Without Option 6 added, the frequency range is from 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz. The 8563EC weighs 36 pounds, has a Type N female RF Input Connector, a sweep time of 50 µs to 6000 s at 0 Hz, and a maximum safe input level of +30 dBm (1 W, input attn ≥ 10 dB). This model also has multiple trigger modes, including the following: free run, external, video, and line. The operating temperature ranges from 0 to 55 degrees C, while the non-operating temperature is from -40 to +75 degrees C.

Local and remote-control functions are accessible for the Agilent 8563EC as well. If the spectrum analyzer is remotely addressed, every front-panel key and softkey will be deactivated, except the single GPIB related softkey RMT LCL. There is another option which can be implemented to deactivate the spectrum analyzer keys. This is initiated by utilizing the HP BASIC LOCAL LOCKOUT command. With this command, the LOCAL command has to be used to reactivate the spectrum analyzer keys, or the spectrum analyzer can be turned off and on for the same effect.

Most remotely controlled measurements for the Agilent 8563EC Microwave Spectrum Analyzer entail control of the sweep. The take sweep (TS) command starts a sweep when the trigger settings are met. If a TS command is initiated, but the trigger settings are not met, the spectrum analyzer will not work through GPIB.

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