Installation and Quick Start Guide
Agilent Technologies
PNA Series Network Analyzers
Manufacturing Part Number: E8356-90001
Printed in USA
Print Date: April 2004
Supersedes: November 2003
Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2002–2004
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calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of
Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute's calibration facility, and
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Safety Notes
The following safety notes are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with
each of the notes and its meaning before operating this instrument. All pertinent safety
notes for using this product are located in Chapter 3 , “Safety and Regulatory
Information.”
WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss
of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of
the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
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Documentation Map
The online Help files are embedded in the analyzer, offering quick
reference to programming and user documentation. From the Help
drop-down menu, you can access the Help system in six different
languages. Also, you can view the Analyzer Product Overview
multimedia presentation and access the analyzer’s Web page.
The Installation and Quick Start Guide helps to quickly familiarize
yourself with the analyzer. Procedures are provided for installing,
configuring, and verifying the operation of the analyzer.
The CD-ROM provides the following:
•Installation and Quick Start Guide
•Service Guide
•Help system in five languages
•Network Analyzer Product Overview multimedia presentation
Printing Copies of Documentation from the Web
To print copies of documentation from the Web, download the PDF file from the Agilent
web site:
•Go to http://www.agilent.com.
• Enter the document’s part number (located on the title page) in the Quick Search box.
• Click GO.
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Contents
1. Installing Your Analyzer
STEP 1. Check the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
STEP 2. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
STEP 3. Install the Analyzer on a Bench Top or in an Equipment Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
To Install on a Bench Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
To Install in an Equipment Rack
(Option 1CP - Rack Mounting with Handles)
(Option 1CM - Rack Mounting without Handles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
STEP 4. Connect the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
STEP 5. Install Ferrite Cores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
STEP 6. Start Up the Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
STEP 7. Perform Administrative Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
STEP 8. Run the Operator’s Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
STEP 9. Turn Off the Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
To Hibernate the Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
To Shut Down the Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
2. Getting Help with Your Analyzer
Help System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
PNA on the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Contacting Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
3. Safety and Regulatory Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Shipment for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
General Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Safety Earth Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Before Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Instrument Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Compliance with German Noise Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
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Contents
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1 Installing Your Analyzer
STEP 1. Check the Shipment
1. Unpack the contents of the shipping container. (Keep the packaging material in case the
analyzer needs to be returned to the factory.)
WARNING The network analyzer is heavy. Use proper lifting techniques.
2. Carefully inspect the analyzer to make sure that it was not damaged during shipment.
NOTE If your analyzer was damaged during shipment, contact Agilent
Technologies. A list of contacts is provided on page 2-2.
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Installing Your Analyzer
STEP 1. Check the Shipment
3. Locate the Contents List in the shipping container and verify the completeness of your
shipment. Although the Contents List is the most accurate, you can also use the following
illustration to verify the items in your shipment. If your shipment is not complete, contact
Agilent Technologies. A list of contacts is provided on page 2-2.
Item
Part Number Part Description
Number
1 E8356-90001 Installation and Quick Start Guide (this document)
2 E8356-10001 PNA Series Network Analyzer Documentation CD-ROM
3Unique to
AC Power Cord
country
4
5
not applicable
not applicable
a
USB Keyboard (English only)
a
USB Mouse
6 5063-9229 Front Handle Kit, RF-Frequency Model
5063-9230 Front Handle Kit, Microwave-Frequency Model
7 not applicable Ferrite cores and cable ties (refer to “STEP 5. Install Ferrite
Cores” on page 1-7)
a. See the Contents List in the shipping container for the current part number.
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