VMA Simple Spectrum Analyser – HP/Agilent 8590 Series Version: New functionality!

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Hi,

I have continued development of the “VMA Simple Spectrum Analyser – HP/Agilent 8590 Series Version” software and here are some nice screen shots:

Bug fix: Now the automatic transponder recognition works correctly!

The same for bandwidth measurement!

This picture shows LIVE, MIN, MAX and AVG traces. Note that Marker 1 is on top of the DVB-T transponder, while Marke 2 is on the noise floor, allowing measurement of delta-frequency and delta-power.

This is a brand new tab, only available in this particular software version: the GPIB File Manager allows copying and editing of DLP and KEYMAPS!
DLP are user programmable programs made in the 8590 series script language. This offers many possibilities to enhance the functionality of these devices.
In fact, HP sells “Personality Cards” containing DLP programs for a variety of measurement applications.


Use this tab to download/upload DLP files and edit them!

The  “VMA Simple Spectrum Analyser – HP/Agilent 8590 Series Version” software is not yet available on the download page, but feel free to contact me if you want to try it.

Regards,
Vitor

6 thoughts on “VMA Simple Spectrum Analyser – HP/Agilent 8590 Series Version: New functionality!”

  4. Hi.
    My software interfaces to the HP through Keysight Connection Expert 2018. It does not care how the HP is connected to Keysight Connection Expert 2018, so in principle it should work IF you configure the RS232 connection on Keysight Connection Expert 2018.
    BUT: It will probably be really slow! You would be able to use all functionality, but with a considerable lag, as the software gives priority to receiving the swept trace over user input. Please do try and let me know if or how it works.
    Regards,
    Vitor

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