Welcome to Agilent U8480 Series USB Thermocouple Power Sensor Quick Start Video.
I will give you and overview about the U8480 Series and show you how to quick start the sensors.
The U8480 Series consists of two models: U8481A and U8485A
This table show you the 2 different models that Agilent provides.
The key differences between the 2 models is the frequency range.
These sensors are capable of measuring down to DC with the purchase of Option 200
and able to provide fast measurement speed up to 400 reading/s and have the best linearity < 0.8%
The standard sensor consists of RF input port, LED indicator, External trigger input port, a USB port, and a USB cable
For non Type-N sensors such as the U8485A, this adapter will be included as standard.
Upon using the sensor for the first time,
make sure you have install the Agilent IO Libraries Suite Version 15.5 or higher
and Agilent N1918A Power Analysis Manager.
These software CD are bundled together with the purchase of the sensor.
Now, I will show you how to install and verify the U8480 Series.
Use the USB cable to connect the sensor to the computer.
Launch the Agilent Connection Expert
Notice that the U8480 Series is detected.
To verify that the sensor is properly connect, send *IDN?
Once complete, the U8480 Series sensor is ready to be used.
In this example, I will show you how to make a basic average power measurement with the free Power Panel application software.
Connect the sensor to the signal generator
Set the frequency to 1.9 GHz and amplitude to 0 dBm.
Double-click the Power Panel icon on the desktop to launch the Power Panel application.
The Power Panel automatically detect and display the measurement of the sensor.
To obtain best accuracy, you are advised to perform zeroing.
Make sure you turn off the RF power before you proceed for zeroing.
Stop the measurement first and click the zero button.
Turn on the RF signal.
Once the zeroing is completed, set the frequency to 1.9 GHz and proceed to run the measurement.
The Power Panel will automatically measure the signal.
With this, I conclude the Agilent U8480 Series USB Thermocouple Power Sensor Quick Start Video.