Agilent / Keysight 8591C Cable TV Analyzer, 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz

The Agilent/Keysight 8591C Cable TV Analyzer is a versatile and robust instrument designed for comprehensive analysis of cable television systems within a frequency range of 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz. It offers dedicated non-interfering RF and video measurements, making it suitable for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of CATV networks. The analyzer is a portable, one-box solution that can perform automatic measurements without interrupting customer programming. Its flexible hardware and software architecture allows for upgrades to accommodate evolving test requirements.

### Technical Specifications

**Frequency Range:**
* 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz

**Measurement Capabilities:**
* Dedicated non-interfering RF and video measurements
* One-button FCC proof of performance CATV measurements
* Digital cable TV channel power measurements for NTSC and PAL formats
* Carrier level, carrier frequency, and C/N measurements
* Video measurements including DG/DP and CLDI numeric answers
* Ability to operate as a television receiver with simultaneous audio and video display (Option 107)
* Non-interfering measurements allow testing on multiple channels at multiple locations without impacting customer programming

**Performance Characteristics:**
* RF sweep time: 20 milliseconds
* Frequency response accuracy: ±1.5 dB
* Warm-up time: 30 minutes
* Built-in preamplifier for improved carrier-to-noise measurements
* Precision frequency reference for accurate carrier frequency measurements
* Fast time-domain sweeps for displaying individual TV lines
* TV trigger for selecting TV lines by number

**Formats and Standards:**
* NTSC format is standard
* Options available for worldwide PAL and SECAM formats

**Options and Personalities:**
* Agilent 85721A measurement personality card for dedicated cable TV measurements
* Option 107: TV Receiver and Time Gate, enabling RF-to-baseband conversion, video demodulation, and video testing
* Option 043: RS-232 interface and parallel printer interface
* Option 041: GPIB and parallel interface combination
* Option 004: Oven
* Option 101: FADC
* Option 102: Demod / TV
* Option 105: Gate Rev B
* Option 130: Narrow Resolution Bandwidth

**Interfaces:**
* Standard serial (RS-232) and parallel interfaces
* Optional GPIB and parallel interface combination (Option 041)

**Physical Characteristics:**
* Rugged, portable, weather-resistant package
* Protective soft yellow carrying case included

**Compatibility:**
* Compatible with Agilent 8590 E-series spectrum analyzers when using the 85721A personality card
* Some options have compatibility limitations (e.g., Option 107 not compatible with other demodulator options)

**Documentation:**
* User Manuals, Reference Guides, Service Manuals, Application Notes, Catalogs, Data Sheets, and Installation Guides are available
* Calibration Guides and Programming Manuals also available

### Why Choose Aumictech for Agilent / Keysight 8591C Cable TV Analyzer?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end CATV test equipment. Whether you need precise RF and video analysis, comprehensive system integrity checks, or efficient troubleshooting tools, our team ensures the Agilent/Keysight 8591C Cable TV Analyzer delivers maximum performance for your application.