Agilent Technologies Z5623A User Manual

Agilent Technologies

Z5623A Option H48

Multiport Test Set

User’s and Service Guide

Manufacturing Part Number: Z5623-90016

Printed in USA

June 2005

Warranty Statement

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1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to Agilent Technologies’ standard commercial license terms, and non-DOD Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-19(c)(1-2) (June 1987). U.S. Government users will receive no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR

52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR 252.227-7015 (b)(2) (November 1995), as applicable in any technical data.

Safety Notes

The following safety notes are used throughout this document. Familiarize yourself with each of these notes and its meaning before performing any of the procedures in this document.

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.

Statement of Compliance

This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in a safe condition.

Definitions

• Specifications describe the performance of parameters covered by the product warranty (temperature –0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise noted.)

• Typical describes additional product performance information that is not covered by the product warranty. It is performance beyond specification that 80% of the units exhibit with a 95% confidence level over the temperature range 20 to 30 °C. Typical performance does not include measurement uncertainty.

• Nominal values indicate expected performance or describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product, but is not covered by the product warranty.

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Contents

1. Instrument Description

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Guaranteed Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Typical Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Environmental Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Non-Operating Storage Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

General Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Cabinet Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Miscellaneous Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Available Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

UK6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Rack Ear Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Cleaning and Shipping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

2. Installation

Checking the Shipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Recommended Additional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Familiarization with Safety Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Electrical Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Environmental Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Test Set Familiarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Connecting and Turning on the Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

3. Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set

Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

How to Send a Manual Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Common Errors in Manual Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

A List of GPIB Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Restoring the Analyzer to its Normal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Disaster Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

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Malfunctioning Command Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Malfunctioning Network Analyzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

4. Calibrating the Network Analyzer

Performing the Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Renaming the Calibration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Recalling and Examining Calibrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

How to Recall a Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Method 1. Calibration File Is Not On “Quick Recall” List. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Method 2. Calibration File Is On “Quick Recall” List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

How to Turn a Calibration On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

How to Examine the Properties of a Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

5. Performance Verification

Setting Test Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Test Strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Insertion Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Return Loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Setting Up Limit Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Limit Testing for Insertion Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Recalling the Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Specifying Measurement Type, Title, and Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Setting Up the Limit Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Turning On Limit Lines and Limit Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Saving the Limit Test File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Checking the Limit Test File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Limit Testing for Return Loss (Port Active) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Recalling the Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Specifying Measurement Type, Title, and Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Setting Up the Limit Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Turning On Limit Lines and Limit Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Saving the Limit Test File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Checking the Limit Test File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Limit Testing for Return Loss (Port Off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Recalling the “Port Active” Limit Test File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Specifying the Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Setting Up the Limit Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Saving the Limit Test File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Recalling the Limit Test File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

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Limit Testing for Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Specifying Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Specifying IF Bandwidth and Averaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Specifying Measurement Type, Title, and Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

Setting Up the Limit Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34

Turning On Limit Lines and Limit Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Saving the Limit Test File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Recalling the Limit Test File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Verifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

Measurements Using The Reflection Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

Measurements Using The Transmission Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

Verifying Crosstalk Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39

6. Measuring Multiport Devices

Calibrating the Test System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

7. Advanced Topics

Using an External Computer to Control the Test Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

GPIB Queries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Box Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Switch Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Using Rocky Mountain Basic (RMB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Using Quick Basic or Visual Basic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Using HPVEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Using National Instruments VISA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Using the Control Lines Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Control Line Commands for 9-Pin Connector:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Suggested External Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

8. Service

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

System Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

A1 Power Supply Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

A2 Controller and A3 Switch Driver Board Theory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

A4 Front Panel Display Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

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Connector Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

General Troubleshooting Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Troubleshooting Power Supply Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Troubleshooting the Front Panel Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Troubleshooting the Controller and Switch Driver Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

List of Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

9. Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Instrument Markings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Statement of Compliance with IEC 1010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Declaration of Compliance with German Noise Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

10. Contacting Agilent

Contacting Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

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1 Instrument Description

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Overview

• Specifications

• Electrical Requirements

• Environmental Requirements

• General Characteristics

• Available Options

• Cleaning and Shipping Instructions

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1-1

Instrument Description

Overview

The Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Multiport Test Set is designed for use with 50 Ω Network Analyzers such as the Agilent PNA Series (Models E8356A, E8357A, and E8358A). Figure 1-1 shows a typical equipment setup.

The test set reduces the time required to test multiport devices having up to eight ports (distribution amplifiers, taps, switches, couplers, etc.). It does this by reducing the number of device reconnects the operator must perform. The test set can connect each of its test ports to any of the following:

• Reflection Port

• Transmission Port

• 50 Ω termination internal to the test set.

Switching is performed with mechanical switches.

The test set is controlled by means of its GPIB interface. The control can be performed either by a PNA Series network analyzer or by an external computer.

NOTE

This User's and Service Guide documents the use of the test set with an Agilent E8358A network analyzer.

Figure 1-1 Typical Equipment Setup

Network Analyzer

Port 1

RF Cables

Reflection Port

Z5623A Option H48

Test Ports

Port 2

Transmission

Port

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Instrument Description

Specifications

Agilent provides two different types of specifications for the test set:

• Guaranteed performance specs

• Typical performance specs

Typical performance specs have been benchmarked during product development, but are not tested by the factory and are not guaranteed.

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1-3

Instrument Description

Specifications

Guaranteed Performance

Table 1-1 Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Guaranteed Performance Specs

Parameter Specification

Frequency Range 300 kHz to 9.0 GHz

Crosstalk

Return Loss (port active)

Return Loss (port off)

Insertion Loss

1) –110 dB

2) –105 dB

3) –95 dB

4) –90 dB

1) 24 dB

2) 18 dB

3) 14 dB

4) 9 dB

1) 26 dB

2) 20 dB

3) 16 dB

4) 14 dB

1) 1.5 dB

2) 2.0 dB

3) 2.5 dB

4) 3.5 dB

Switch Lifetime 5 million cycles

Maximum Input Power

1 Watt (RF + DC)

a.Between any two non-connected signal paths

b. Band 1 (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) c. Band 2 (1.3 GHz to 3.0 GHz) d. Band 3 (3.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz) e. Band 4 (6.0 GHz to 9.0 GHz) f.When using an external termination on the Reflection or

Transmission port g.When using one of the 50 Ω internal terminations h.From any test set port to the Reflection or Transmission port i. Set by the power handling capability of the 50 Ω internal

terminations

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Typical Performance

Table 1-2 Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Typical Performance Specs

Parameter Typical Performance

Instrument Description

Specifications

Source Power (max)

1) –8.0 dBm

2) –8.0 dBm

3) –7.0 dBm

4) –1.0 dBm

Dynamic Range (max)f1) 110 dB

2) 105 dB

3) 95 dB

4) 90 dB

Cycle Time (minimum; IF BW = 35 kHz)

1) 430 mS (Dynamic Range = 86 dB)

2) 430 mS (Dynamic Range = 89 dB)

3) 430 mS (Dynamic Range = 78 dB)

4) 430 mS (Dynamic Range = 71 dB)

Cycle Time (@ 100 dB Dynamic Range; IF

BW = 3 kHz)

2) 900 mS

3) 900 mS

Switching Time 11 mS

a. Power measured at test ports 1-8 on Z5623A Option

H48 when connected to the E8358A using the

8120-4782 RF Jumper cables supplied. b. Band 1 (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) c. Band 2 (1.3 GHz to 3.0 GHz) d. Band 3 (3.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz) e. Band 4 (6.0 GHz to 9.0 GHz) f. IF Bandwidth set to 10 Hz g. Conditions: 2 Windows, 4 Channels, 8 Traces,

2-port cal, no band crossings, 201points.

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1-5

Instrument Description

Electrical Requirements

The alternating-current (AC) power that is supplied to the test set must meet the following requirements:

Voltage: 90 to 250 Vac

Frequency: 48 to 66 Hz

Available power: 40 watts minimum

If the available AC line voltage is outside the 90 to 250 Vac range, an autotransformer that provides third wire continuity to earth ground may be used.

Environmental Requirements

CAUTION

Operating Environment

Indoor use only

Operating temperature: 0 to 55 °C

Maximum relative humidity: 80 percent for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 percent relative humidity at 40 °C

Altitude: up to 15,000 feet (4,572 meters)

Enclosure protection: IP 20, according to IEC 529

This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II, and POLLUTION DEGREE 2, per IEC 101 and 664 respectively.

Non-Operating Storage Conditions

Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C

Humidity: 0 to 90 percent relative at +65 °C (non-condensing)

Altitude: 0 to 15,240 meters (50,000 feet)

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Instrument Description

General Characteristics

Weight

Net: Approximately 9 kg

Shipping: Approximately 20 kg

Cabinet Dimensions

These dimensions exclude front and rear panel protrusions.

89 mm H by 425 mm W by 500 mm D (3.5 in by 16.75 in by 19.7 in)

Miscellaneous Characteristics

RF connectors: Type N female

Switch type: Mechanical

I/O Control: GPIB

Available Options

UK6

Option UK6 provides a commercial calibration certificate including actual test data. Data includes test results including reflection, transmission, and crosstalk for all test ports.

Rack Ear Mounts

Option 908, part number 5062-3974, provides rack mounts that make it quick and easy to install or remove the test set from a mainframe.

For further information on these options, please contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to Chapter 10 , “Contacting Agilent.”

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Instrument Description

Cleaning and Shipping Instructions

Cleaning

Clean the instrument cabinet using a damp cloth only.

Shipping

Always transport or ship the instrument using the original packaging if possible. If not, comparable packaging must be used.

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2 Installation

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Checking the Shipment

• Recommended Additional Equipment

• Familiarization with Safety Requirements

• Electrical Preparations

• Environmental Preparations

• Test Set Familiarization

• Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set

• Connecting and Turning on the Test Set

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Checking the Shipment

After the test set has been unpacked, keep the original packaging materials so they can be used if you need to transport the instrument.

Check the items received against Table 2-1 to make sure you have received everything.

Inspect the test set and all accessories for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment. If your test set or any accessories appear to be damaged or missing, call Agilent Technologies. Refer to

Chapter 10 , “Contacting Agilent.”

Table 2-1 Accessories Supplied with Z5623A Option H48

Description Agilent Part Number Quantity

Power Cord See Figure 2-2 on page 2-6 1

Front Handle Kit 5063-9226 1

Rack Mount Kit 5063-9232 1

RF Cable 8120-4782 2

GPIB Cable .5M HP 10833D 1

User’s and Service Guide Z5623-90016 1

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Recommended Additional Equipment

The equipment listed in Table 2-2 is not shipped with the test set, but is recommended for use with it. The remainder of this User’s and Service Guide assumes that the user has the listed equipment (or its equivalent) available.

Table 2-2 Recommended Equipment Not Supplied With Test Set

Description Model Or Part Number Quantity

Installation

PNA Series Network Analyzer

Electronic Calibration Module

Keyboard with USB cable

Mouse with USB cable Hewlett-Packard Model No.

USB Quad Hub Peracom Model No.

USB Cable

RF Cable (24”)

9/16” Wrench Agilent Part No. 8710-1770 1

3/4” Torque Wrench Agilent Part No. 8710-1766 1

Type N 50 Ohm Male Short

Type N 50 Ohm Female Short

Agilent Model No. E8356A, E8357A, or E8358A

Agilent Part No. 85072-60007 1

Hewlett-Packard Model No. SK-2502U

M-UB48

UH4000A

Peracom Model No. CA2000A

Agilent Part No. 8120-4781

Agilent Part No. 85032-60016 2

Agilent Part No. 85032-60015 2

a,b

Type N 50 Ohm Female Termination

Type N 50 Ohm Female-Female Adapter

Agilent Part No. 85032-60018 2

Agilent Part No. 85032-60021 1

a. Or equivalent

b. Available from Peracom Networks, Inc., Cary, North Carolina

(www.peracom.com).

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Familiarization with Safety Requirements

This document contains two types of safety notices: Warnings and Cautions.

A Warning denotes a hazard that may endanger the operator.

A Caution denotes a hazard that may endanger the instrument.

Before proceeding to the Electrical Preparations described in the next section, turn to Chapter 9, “Safety and Regulatory Information,” and review the Warnings, Cautions, and safety markings that apply to this instrument.

Electrical Preparations

1. Ensure that the “Electrical Requirements” on page 1-6 are met.

2. Verify that the power cable is not damaged and that the power source outlet provides a protective earth ground contact. Note that

Figure 2-1 on page 2-5 depicts only one type of power source outlet.

Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 2-6 to see the different types of power cord plugs that can be used with your test set.

Cables are available in different lengths. For descriptions and part numbers of cables other than those described in Figure 2-2, call Agilent Technologies. Refer to Chapter 10 , “Contacting Agilent.”

3. 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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Figure 2-1 Protective Earth Ground

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WARNING

This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor, inside or outside the instrument, is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption of the protective conductor is prohibited.

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Figure 2-2 Power Cables

Plug Type

250V

125V

250V

230V

220V

NNLLEENNLL

Number

8120-8705

8120-8709

8120-1369

8120-0696

8120-1378

8120-1521

8120-4753

8120-4754

8120-1689

8120-1692

8120-2104

8120-2296

8120-2956

Cable

Part

Plug

Description

Straight BS 1363A

Straight AS 3112

Straight NEMA 5-15P

Straight CEE 7/VII

Straight SEV Type 12

Straight SR 107-2-D

Length

cm (in.)

229 (90)

210 (79)

200 (78)

203 (80)

229 (90)

200 (78)

Cable Color

Mint Gray

Gray

Jade Gray

Gray

Mint Gra y

Mint Gray

Gray

For Use

in Country

Option 900 United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Cyprus, Nigeria, Singapore, Zimbabwe

Option 901 Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Mainland China

Option 903 United States, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico,Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan

Option 918 Japan

Option 902 Continental Europe, Central African Republic, United Arab Republic

Option 906 Switzerland

Option 912 Denmark

8120-2957

250V

8120-4211

8120-4600

250V

8120-5182

8120-5181

a. E =earth ground, L = line, and N = neutral. b. Plug identifier numbers describe the plug only. The Agilent Technologies part number is for the complete cable assembly.

Straight IEC 83-B1

Straight SI 32

200 (78)

Gray

Mint Gray

Jade Gray

Option 917 South Africa, India

Option 919 Israel

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Environmental Preparations

1. Ensure that the “Environmental Requirements” on page 1-6 are met.

2. If you are installing the test set into a cabinet, ensure there are at least two inches of clearance around the sides and back of the test set and the system cabinet. See Figure 2-3. The convection into and out of the test set must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the test set by 4 °C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet.

Figure 2-3 Ventilation Clearance Requirements

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CAUTION

If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts, forced convection must be used.

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3. Set up a static safe workstation such as the one shown in Figure 2-4. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components.

Figure 2-4 Example of an Antistatic Workstation

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Test Set Familiarization

This section familiarizes the user with various front and rear panel features of the test set.

Front Panel

Figure 2-5 Front Panel Features

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REFLECTION Port

POWER ON Switch

The POWER ON Switch turns the AC power to the test set on and off. The switch is located at the bottom left corner of the front panel. See

Figure 2-5.

The switch disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply after the EMC filters and before other parts of the instrument.

PORT CONNECTION Status LCD

Test Ports 1 through 8

TRANSMISSION Port

CONTROL LINES Connector

GROUND Connector

CAUTION

REFLECTION Port, TRANSMISSION Port, and Test Ports 1–8

The REFLECTION Port, the TRANSMISSION Port, and Test Ports 1 through 8 are 50 Ω connectors that are used to connect to the device under test.

Do not input more than 1 Watt maximum RF+DC to these ports or damage to the internal RF switches or the analyzer may occur.

The GROUND Connector

The GROUND Connector provides a convenient front panel ground connection for a standard banana plug.

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The PORT CONNECTION Status LCD

The PORT CONNECTION Status LCD displays the following:

• Which test port is connected to the REFLECTION port

• Which test port is connected to the TRANSMISSION port

• The status (O = “Open”, L = “Low”) of each of the five control lines (C5 through C1)

All test ports not displayed on the Status LCD are internally terminated in 50 Ω.

The CONTROL LINES Connector

The 9-pin CONTROL LINES Connector provides the user with a way of controlling either the Device Under Test (DUT) or other equipment. The test set cannot source any current from this connector. Therefore, the user must provide an external power supply and some additional circuitry if he wishes to use the connector. Refer to“Using the Control

Lines Connector” on page 7-6 for further details.

CAUTION

Do not apply more than +22 Vdc to pins 1 through 5 of the CONTROL LINES Connector.

Do not employ external circuitry that forces the test set to sink more than 250 mA on any control line (pins 1 through 5 of the CONTROL LINES Connector) when that line is commanded to the “Low” state (+0.63 Vdc).

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Rear Panel

Figure 2-6 Rear Panel Features

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Not Used

GPIB Connector

GPIB

Address

Line Module

Switches

GPIB Connector

This connector allows the test set to be controlled either by the network analyzer or by an external controller.

GPIB Address Switches

The GPIB Address Switches set the GPIB address of the test set. See

“Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set” on page 2-13 for

information.

Line Module

The line module contains the power cable receptacle and the line fuse.

Power Cables

The line power cable is supplied in one of several configurations, depending on the destination of the original shipment.

Each instrument is equipped with a three-wire power cable. When connected to an appropriate ac power receptacle, this cable grounds the instrument chassis. The type of power cable shipped with each instrument depends on the country of destination. See Figure 2-2,

“Power Cables,” on page 2-6 for the part numbers of these power cables.

WARNING

This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor, inside or outside the instrument, is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

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The Line Fuse

The line fuse (F 3 A/250 V, part number 2110-0780) and a spare reside within the line module. Figure 2-7 illustrates where the fuses are and how to access them.

Figure 2-7 Location of Line Fuses

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Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set

A bank of five switches is used to set the GPIB address of the test set. The switch bank is located on the rear panel of the test set and is shown in Figure 2-6 on page 2-11. A diagram of the switch bank is presented in Figure 2-8.

The switch bank sets the GPIB address in binary (base 2) format. Each switch controls one bit of the address. To set a bit to 1, move the corresponding switch to the up position. To set a bit to 0, move the corresponding switch to the down position. The binary address shown in Figure 2-8 is 01100.

Figure 2-8 GPIB Address Switches

ADDRESS:

HP-IB

168421

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Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set

Equation 2-1

PARALLEL

To convert the binary address to decimal (base 10) format, just multiply each bit by the decimal value of that bit, then add the results. The decimal value of each bit is shown above the corresponding switch. Applying this conversion method to Figure 2-8 we obtain

016× 0=

18× 8=

14× 4=

02× 0=

Sum 12=

Therefore, the binary GPIB address (01100) shown in Figure 2-8 is equal to 12 in decimal (base 10) format.

If all bits are set to 1, the GPIB address is 11111 in binary format, or 31 in decimal format. (16 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 31.) Therefore, the GPIB address can have any value from 0 to 31 inclusive.

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Connecting and Turning on the Test Set

NOTE

The test set is shipped from the factory with the GPIB address set to 12.

Connecting and Turning on the Test Set

Make the connections shown in Figure 2-9, “Detailed Equipment

Connection Diagram.” The figure shows two RF cables connecting the

network analyzer to the test set. If you intend to verify the performance of the test set, use the long RF cables listed in Table 2-3. Otherwise, use the short ones.

Table 2-3 RF Cables Connecting Network Analyzer to Test Set

Length Part No. Purpose

Long 8120-4781 Verification of test set performance

Short 8120-4782 Measurement of multiport devices

Plug power cords into the test set. Turn both instruments on.

NOTE

Allow the test set to warm up for at least 2 hours. For the most stable and accurate measurements, leave the test set turned on at all times.

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