HP 8590 E-Series User Manual

PC Interface and Report Generator software
For use with HP 8590 E-Series or L-Series spectrum analyzers with option 003 and HP 85716A
CATV system monitor personality. The HP 85916A PC Interface and Report Generator
software provides easy setup and scheduling screens for immediate and timed measurements.
This software allows you to create or edit test plans to suit your needs. You can download
CATV system monitor data to the HP 85916A’s database. The data can be reviewed on the
PC screen in tabular or W-Y graph format. This software allows you to control the spectrum
analyzer over telephone lines.
Plotter
For use with Option 041 or 043. If you have access to an HP 7440A, HP 7475A, or HP 7550A,
you can plot a permanent record of the display. Most HP LaserJet printers will support the
PLT->LJT mode. (See RS-232 Cable in this chapter for the required cable.)
Printer
Fbr use with Option 041 or 043. The DeskJet personal printers provide black and white or
color printing for another form of permanent records of your test results. The HP LaserJet
series printers are also compatible. The printers can be ordered with RS-232 or parallel
interfaces to correspond to the interface option installed on the spectrum analyzer.
Rack Slide Kit
This kit (HP part number 1494-0060) provides the hardware to adapt rack-mount kits
(Options 908 and 909) for mounting the spectrum analyzer on slides in an HP System II cabinet.
RS-232 Cable
For use with Option 043. The HP 245426 is a g-pin (f) to 25-pin (m) RS-232 cable. The
HP 24542G cable can be used with HP plotters, HP DeskJet printers, HP LaserJet Series and PC
printers with 25-pin (f) RS-232 connectors. The LaserJet 4P and 4Plus require an HP C2932A
g-pin (m) to g-pin (f) cable for RS-232 connection. The modem cable required is HP 24542M
g-pin (f) to 25.pin (m), and the PC cable is HP 24542U.
Transit Case
The transit case (HP part number 9211-5604) provides extra protection for your spectrum
analyzer for frequent travel situations. The HP transit case protects your instrument from
hostile environments, shock, vibration, moisture, and impact while providing a secure enclosure
for shipping.
10-l 6 Measurement Personalities, Options, and Accessories

HP 8590 E-Series Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	8590 E-Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English