Agilent 53140 Series

Microwave Counter, Power Meter and DVM in One Portable Package

Product Overview

Everything you need for the installation and maintenance of microwave links:

A choice of frequency counter ranges up to 46 GHz A true power meter to meet your laboratory-accuracy requirements in the field A dc DVM to assist with antenna alignment and telecom power supply measurements Lightweight, rugged and a battery option for complete portability in the field

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Simplify Installation and Maintenance of Point-to-Point Microwave Links

Whether you are installing or maintaining cell-site to base-station links, business-to-business communication links, digital radio links (along railroads, pipelines or power lines) or even satellite ground stations, installing and maintaining microwave links typically requires three pieces of equipment. These are a CW microwave counter, a true power meter and a dc DVM.

The 53140 series reduces the weight, volume and hassle of carrying multiple pieces of equipment in the field by combining these three instruments into one. Its rubber bumpers make it rugged and ready to withstand the elements. A soft carrying case option makes transit to the field easy and has a pouch for accessory storage. You will not have to worry about ac power availability at the site with the 53140 series battery option. Plus its LCD display with a switchable backlite saves on battery life.

The 53140 Series Measurement Suite

Save ATE Rack Space and Budget Dollars by Combining Three Instruments into One
For measurements used in microwave component and assembly testing, the compact, three-in-one 53140 series reduces the need for expensive ATE rack space. The 53140 series comes ATE-ready with both GPIB and RS-232 SCPI programmable interfaces. A rack mount kit is optional.

CW Microwave Counter up to 46 GHz

Choose the frequency range you need. The 53140 series has three ranges; 20 GHz, 26.5 GHz and 46 GHz. The ultra-wideband microwave input covers from 50 MHz up to the maximum frequency. This reduces the need for channel switching. You dont have to wait for resolution that is not needed as the resolution

is selectable from 1 Hz to 1 MHz. For better measurement accuracy over time and temperature, an optional oven timebase is available.

True Power Meter with a Wide Selection of Sensors

The 53140 series true power meter provides laboratory instrument accuracy in a rugged, field-ready package. Obtain 0.01 dB resolution and 0.02 dB basic instrument accuracy where you need it moston site. The graphical peaking meter allows you to make fast and easy power adjustments. For more flexibility, a wide range of power sensors is available (Agilent 8480 series) with a power range from -70 dBm to +44 dBm.

DC DVM for AGC and Power Supply Measurements

A 50 Vdc DVM monitors the microwave receivers AGC circuitry for assistance during antenna alignment. The DVM can also check the -48 Vdc power supplies typically found at telecom sites.

Advanced Instrument Features that Help Make the Job Easier

The Agilent 53140 series has the features you expect in a precision laboratory instrument. Relative readings for both frequency and power measurements show deviations from nominal values. Offset reading allows indirect measurement of either final frequency or power values or both. Averaging smooths out rapidly changing measurement displays for ease of viewing.

Is the convenience of measuring frequency and power with a single input more important to you than power measurement accuracy? Then the 53150 series of CW Microwave Counters may be for you.
For more information, visit our website at: www.tm.agilent.com/find/53150

Specifications and Characteristics

All specifications are over full signal and temperature ranges unless otherwise noted. All specifications are warranted. Those items labeled typical or nominal are characteristics and are not warranted.

Counter Specifications Frequency range Channel 1 Normal mode Low pass filter enabled Channel 2 Sensitivity Channel 1 1030 Hz 30 Hz125 MHz Channel 2 50300 MHz 0.312.4 GHz 12.418 GHz 1820 GHz 2026.5 GHz 26.540 GHz 4046 GHz Maximum input Channel 1 Channel 2 50 MHz to 2 GHz 246 GHz Damage level Channel 1

53147A

53148A

53149A

10 Hz to 125 MHz 10 Hz to 50 kHz 50 MHz to 20 GHz

10 Hz to 125 MHz 10 Hz to 50 kHz 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz

10 Hz to 125 MHz 10 Hz to 50 kHz 50 MHz to 46 GHz

40 mVrms 25 mVrms -20 dBm -33 dBm -33 dBm -29 dBm N/A N/A N/A 2 Vrms +5 dBm +13 dBm 120 V (dc + ac pk) linearly derated to 5 Vrms at 125 MHz +27 dBm 1 M/60 pF 50 BNC female SMA/APC-3.5 compatible female

40 mVrms 25 mVrms -20 dBm -33 dBm -33 dBm -29 dBm -25 dBm N/A N/A 2 Vrms +5 dBm +13 dBm 120 V (dc + ac pk) linearly derated to 5 Vrms at 125 MHz +27 dBm 1 M/60 pF 50 BNC female SMA/APC-3.5 compatible female

40 mVrms 25 mVrms -20 dBm -33 dBm -30 dBm -27 dBm -27 dBm -23 dBm -17 dBm 2 Vrms +5 dBm +13 dBm 120 V (dc + ac pk) linearly derated to 5 Vrms at 125 MHz +27 dBm 1 M/60 pF 50 BNC female 2.92 mm removable, SMA/APC-3.5 compatible female

Channel 2 Impedance (nominal) Channel 1 Channel 2 Connector Channel 1 Channel 2

SWR (typical) Channel 2 50300 MHz 0.310 GHz 1020 GHz 2026.5 GHz 26.546 GHz Coupling Channel 1 Channel 2 Emissions (typical) (kickback noise) Channel 1 Channel 2 (measuring/no input) N/A -40 dBm/<-70 dBm N/A -40 dBm/<-70 dBm N/A -40 dBm/<-70 dBm ac ac ac ac ac ac 1.5:1 2.0:1 3.0:1 N/A N/A 1.5:1 2.0:1 3.0:1 3.0:1 N/A 1.5:1 2.0:1 3.0:1 2.5:1 2.5:1

Counter Specifications Continued Resolution selection (Channel 1 and 2) Accuracy (Channel 1 and 2, LSD = Resolution selected)

53147A 1 Hz to 1 MHz 1 LSD residual stability (timebase error x frequency)

53148A 1 Hz to 1 MHz 1 LSD residual stability (timebase error x frequency)

53149A 1 Hz to 1 MHz 1 LSD residual stability (timebase error x frequency)

Residual stability (Counter and source tied to same timebase) Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 1 Channel 2 N/A 0.6 LSD rms 1/Resolution + 30 ms 1/Resolution + Acquisition time + 30 ms N/A 0.8 LSD rms 1/Resolution + 30 ms 1/Resolution + Acquisition time + 30 ms N/A 1.25 LSD rms 1/Resolution + 30 ms 1/Resolution + Acquisition time + 30 ms

Measurement time (typical)

Acquisition time (typical) (1 MHz FM rate, power meter off) Channel 1 Channel 2 (FM Auto/FM Off) FM tolerance Channel 1 Channel 2 FM Auto N/A 20 MHz p-p max at 10 MHz rate N/A 20 MHz p-p max at 10 MHz rate N/A 20 MHz p-p max to 26.5 GHz,12 MHz p-p max above 26.5 GHz at 10 MHz rate 1 MHz p-p at 10 MHz rate Any index provided minimum signal level is not less than sensitivity N/A N/A Automatically measures the largest signal present provided signal is >10 dB (typical) above any signal separated by less than 75 MHz; >20 dB (typical) above any signal separated by more than 75 MHz N/A 150 ms/125 ms N/A 150 ms/125 ms N/A 165 ms/140 ms

Channel 2 FM Off AM tolerance (Channel 1 and 2)

1 MHz p-p at 10 MHz rate Any index provided minimum signal level is not less than sensitivity N/A N/A Automatically measures the largest signal present provided signal is >10 dB (typical) above any signal separated by less than 75 MHz; >20 dB (typical) above any signal separated by more than 75 MHz

1 MHz p-p at 10 MHz rate Any index provided minimum signal level is not less than sensitivity N/A N/A Automatically measures the largest signal present provided signal is >10 dB (typical) above any signal separated by less than 75 MHz; >20 dB (typical) above any signal separated by more than 75 MHz

Amplitude discrimination Channel 1 Channel 2 <300 MHz Channel 2 >300 MHz

Counter Specifications Continued

Timebase Frequency Output External timebase input Connector Internal timebase stability TCXO (standard) Aging rate per day Aging rate per month Short term (1 sec. average time) Line variation (10%) Warm-up N/A <1 x 10-7 <1 x 10-9 <1 x 10-7 N/A Oven (Option 001) <5 x 10-10 <1.5 x 10-8 <2 x 10-10 <1 x 10-10 <1 x 10-8 within 5 min. after turn-on at 25 C <1 x 10-8 10 MHz 10 MHz sine wave, 1 Vrms into 50 1, 2, 5, 10 MHz; 1 to 5 Vrms into 50 BNC female located on rear panel

Temperature stability (055 C) Power Meter Specifications Frequency range Power range Power sensors supported Resolution Display units Absolute Relative Accuracy Instrumentation Zero set (digital setting capability of zero) Power reference Power output Accuracy Frequency Connector DVM Specifications Function Range Resolution Accuracy Damage level Input resistance Connector Display

<1 x 10-6

100 kHz to 50 GHz, sensor dependent. -70 to +44 dBm, sensor dependent. 8480 series (see table on page 8) 0.01 dB in log mode, 0.1% of full scale in linear mode. dBm or Watts dB or % 0.02 dB or 0.5%. Add power sensor linearity specification for overall system accuracy. Sensor dependent (see table on page 8). 1.00 mW. Factory set to 0.7%, traceable to NIST. 1.2% worst case ( 0.9 RSS) for one year. 50 MHz (nominal) N (f) DC volts 50 Vdc 2 mV 0.25% of reading 10 mV 60 Vdc 0.5 M (nominal) 4 mm banana sockets Replaces frequency display when DVM activated

General Information

Save and recall

Up to 9 complete instrument setups may be saved and later recalled. These setups are retained when power is removed. User-selectable fast (nominally 20 ms between readings), medium (nominally 250 ms between readings), slow (nominally 1 s between readings) and hold. 1/Resolution selected. Last reading and/or entered offset to reading for either power or frequency 1 to 99 measurement running average Backlit LCD. Backlight can be turned on or off via front panel control. Backlight automatically shuts off if no input signal and power sensor present, and no keys pressed, for 5 minutes (nominal). Count and power meter circuitry and internal memory automatically tested at startup, via menu selection, or remotely. Error messages displayed to indicate failed tests. GPIB (IEEE-488.1-1987, IEEE 488.2-1987) and RS-232 SCPI-1992.0 (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) User selectable 2400 to 19200 baud 90132 Vac; 47.566 Hz or 360440 Hz 216264 Vac; 47.566 Hz automatic 80 VA max. (32 W typical) 1118 Vdc; 2A max. VHS camcorder, lead acid (2 each) 8 hours in unit (typical) 2 hours min. at 25 C 330 mm W x 156 mm H x 376 mm D with bumpers and handles. Rack panel is full EIA width and 3U ISO height. 055 C 040 C 4.5 kg without battery option, 6.6 kg with battery option 1 year Designed in compliance with IEC-1010, CAN/CSA 1010.1 Designed in compliance with IEC-11, EN50082-1, IEC801-2, -3, -4. Power sensor cable (11730A); DVM test leads (34132B); operating/programming and service manuals; ac power cord. 8480 series (see table on page 8) 53150-80010 53150-60214

Sample rate

Counter gate time Math functions Offset (relative/fixed) Averaging Display Sleep mode (Option 002 only)

Self test

Programming Interface Language RS-232 Rates Power Supply ac Line selection Power requirements dc (Option 002 only) Battery (Option 002) Type Charge Time Capacity Size

Operating temperature With battery option Weight (nominal) Warranty Safety EMC

Accessories

Supplied

Available Power sensors Spare battery dc power input cable

Available Sensors Frequency Range 25 Watt sensors 1 mW to 25 W (0 to +44 dBm) 8481B 8482B 3 Watt sensors 100 W to 3 W (-10 to +35 dBm) 8481H 8482H 100 mW sensors 1 W to 100 mW (-30 to +20 dBm) 8485A 8485A Option 033 8481A 8482A 8487A High sensitivity sensors 100 pW to 10 W (-70 to -20 dBm) 8481D 8485D 8485D Option 033 8487D 10 MHz to 18 GHz 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz 50 MHz to 33 GHz 50 MHz to 50 GHz N (m) APC-3.5 mm (m) APC-3.5 mm (m) 2.4 mm (m) 20 pW 20 pW 20 pW 20 pW 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz 50 MHz to 33 GHz 10 MHz to 18 GHz 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz 50 MHz to 50 GHz APC-3.5 mm (m) APC-3.5 mm (m) N (m) N (m) 2.4 mm (m) 50 nW 50 nW 50 nW 50 nW 50 nW 10 MHz to 18 GHz 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz N (m) N (m) 5 W 5 W 10 MHz to 18 GHz 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz N (m) N (m) 50 W 50 W Connector Zero Set

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