Agilent 11716A Operating Notes

HP 11716A/B/C
Interconnection Kit

Operating Note

HP part number: 11716-90004
Printed in USA
September 1997

Revision 2.0

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Warranty

Certification Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published

specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard
further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the
United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST,
formerly NBS), to the extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility,
and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards
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LIMITATION OF WARRANTY. The foregoing warranty shall not apply
to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer,
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product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

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MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
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For assistance, call your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office

(refer to “Support and Service”).

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Support and Service

Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed
by qualified personnel. Contact your local HP sales and service office.

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Safety and Regulatory Information

Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with
safety markings and instructions before you operate the instrument This
product has been designed and tested in accordance with international
standards.

WARNING The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure,

practice, or the like, that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION

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to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not
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understood and met.

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instruction manual for important information.

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This symbol indicates that the instrument requires alternating current (ac) input.

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The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association.

1SM1-A This text indicates that the instrument is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1

Class A product (CISPER 11, Clause 4).
This symbol indicates that the power line switch is ON.

This symbol indicates that the power line switch is OFF or in STANDBY position.

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Safety Earth Ground

This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthing
terminal). An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the
main power source to the product input wiring terminals, power cord, or
supplied power cord set. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been
impaired, the product must be made inoperative and secured against any
unintended operation.

Before A pplying P o wer Verify that the product is configured to match the available main power

source as described in the input power configuration instructions in this
manual. If this product is to be powered by autotransformer, make sure the
common terminal is connected to the neutral (grounded) side of the ac power
supply .

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General Information

General Information

This operating note contains information for the HP 11716A, HP 11716B,
and HP 11716C Interconnection Kits. Included in the note is a list of parts
with part numbers and instructions for using the kit.

Description The HP 11716A, HP 11716B, and HP 11716C Interconnection Kit provides

the necessary parts to connect various HP attenuators in series. See Table 1
for possible combinations. The 11716A interconnection ridged cable has
Type-N connectors, HP 11716B has APC-7 connectors, and HP 11716C has
SMA connectors.

Interconnection Kit Matrix

Table 1 Interconnection Kit Parts

HP 8494 HP 8495 HP 8496

HP 8494 Yes Yes Yes
HP 8495 Yes No Yes
HP 8496 Yes Yes Yes

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General Information

Items Supplied Parts included in the interconnection kits are listed in Table 2.

Table 2 Interconnection Kit Parts

Description Qty HP Part Number

Combining bracket 1 11716-00001
Base 1 11716-00002
Interconnect rigid cable

Type-N male connectors 11716A
APC 7 connectors 11716B

SMA connectors 11716C
Felt feet 4 0403-0309
Screw 4-40 x 7.9 mm (0.312 inch) 4 2200-0105
Screw 4-40 x 9.5 mm (0.375 inch) 2 2220-0769

1
1
1

11716-20001
11716-20002
11716-20003

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Installation

Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container for damage. Inspect the kit for any

mechanical damage incurred in transit. If the shipping container or
cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the
shipment have been checked for completeness and the kit has been checked
mechanically and electrically.

If the contents of this shipment are incomplete, or if there is mechanical
damage or defect, notify the nearest Hewlett-Packard Office. If the shipping
container is damaged, or the cushioning material shows signs of stress,
notify the carrier as well as the Hewlett-Packard office. At
Hewlett-Packard’s option, the office will arrange for repair or replacement
without waiting for claim settlement.

Installing

Installation

Interconnection Kit

CAUTION

NOTE

Do not allow connectors on the Interconnection Kit to bear torque or support
weight.

To connect two attenuators using the kit:

1. Remove the pedestal bases of both attenuators.

2. Select the attenuator to be located on top and connect it to the outer
bracket surface that has the three small holes. Use two of the
4-40 x 7.9 mm (0.312 inch) screws supplied.

If one of the two attenuators is an HP 8495 70 dB attenuator, this physically
shorter unit should be selected for the top location.

3. Fasten the remaining attenuator to the inside of the bracket, with or
without the sheet metal base. The screws should pass through the two
elongated holes. Do not tighten these screws at this time.

NOTE

The 4-40 x 9.5 mm (0.375 inch) screws are for fastening to a plastic
attenuator pedestal base. The 4-40 x 7.9 mm (0.312 inch) are for fastening to
the bracket.

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Installation

4. Connect the rigid cable between the two attenuators. The lower
attenuator should be adjusted laterally so that the rigid cable connects
easily without strain.

5. Firmly tighten the two screws holding the lower attenuator to the
bracket.

6. If no sheet metal base is being used, the adhesive-backed felt feet that
are supplied may be attached to the underside of the bracket to prevent
marring the surface on which the combined attenuators are set. Figure 1
shows how the interconnection kit is typically used.

7. When using the sheet metal base, use the .375 long screws to connect the
attenuator bracket to the sheet metal base.

Figure 1 Typical Installation

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