Anritsu 360 Operating Manual

MODEL

360B

VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER

OPERATION MANUAL

Software Version: 4.05

P/N: 10410-00110

REVISION: B

PRINTED: MAY 1995

COPYRIGHT 1991 WILTRON CO.

490 JARVIS DRIVE ● MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-2809

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materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment.
WILTRON’s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be
defective during the warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for
equipment returned to WILTRON for warranty repairs. Obligation is limited to the
original purchaser. WILTRO N is not liable for consequential damages.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

The foregoing warranty does not apply to WILTRON connectors that have failed due to
normal wear. Also, the warranty does not apply to de fects resulting from improper or
inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, unauthorized modification or misuse, or
operation outside of the environmental specifications of the product. No other warranty
is expressed or implied, and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and
exclusive remedies.

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V Connector and K Connector are registered trademarks of W ILTRON Company.
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WARNING

When supplying power to this equipment, connect the accessory 3-pin
power cord to a 3-pin grounded power outlet. If a grounded 3-pin outlet
is not available, use a conversion adapter and ground the green wire, or
connect the frame ground on the rear panel of the equipment to ground.
If power is supplied without grounding the equipment, there is a risk of
receiving a severe or fatal electric shock.

WARNING

Repair

Changing Fuse

This equipment can not be repaired by the operator. DO NOT attempt
to remove the equipment covers or to disassemble internal components.
Only qualified service technicians with a knowledge of electrical fire
and shock hazards should service this equipment. There are high-volt­age parts in this equipment presenting a risk of severe injury or fatal
electric shock to untrained personnel. In addition, there is a risk of dam­age to precision components.

WARNING

Before changing the fuse, AL WAYS remove the power cord from the
power outlet. There is the risk of receiving a fatal electric shock if the
fuse is replaced with the power cord connected.

Always use a new fuse of the type and rating specified by the fuse
markings on the rear panel of the instrument.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tab / Section Title

Getting Started

This separately bound, pull-out section provides a user-friendly narrative that describes how to
operate the 360B VNA. It describes the system, provides an overview of the front panel, tells how to
load the software, perform a measurement calibration, and get started making measurements.

I General Information

This section provides a general description of the WILTRON Model 360B Vector Network Analyzer
System and its major units: network analyzer, test set, and frequency source. It also provides descrip­tions for the precision component kits, and equipment options. Additionally, it contains the listing of
recommended test equipment.

II Installation

This section provides instructions for performing an initial inspection, preparing the equipment for
use; setting up for operation over the IEEE-488 (GPIB) Bus, using a printer; and preparing the units
for storage and/or shipment. It also provides a listing of WILTRON Customer Service Centers.

III Network Analyzers, A Primer

This section provides an introduction to network analysis and the types of measurements that can be
made using them. It provides general and introductory description.

IV Instrument Operation

This section provides an overview of the system operation. It discusses the power-up characteristics
of the system, measurement control, data enhancement, human interface, data storage, and external
and peripheral interfaces.

V Front Panel Operation

This section describes the front panel controls and provides flow diagrams for the menus called up
using the front panel controls. It contains the following subsections:

• Front Panel Control-Group Descriptions

• Calibration Keys and Indicators, Detailed Description

• Save/Recall Menu Key and Menus, Key Description and Menu Flow

• Measurement Keys and Menus, Key Descriptions and Menu Flow

• Channel Keys and Menu, Key Descriptions and Menu Flow

• Display Keys and Menus, Key Descriptions and Menu Flow

• Enhancement Keys and Menus, Key Descriptions and Menu Flow

• Output Keys and Menus, Key Descriptions and Menu Flow

• System State Keys and Menus, Key Descriptions and Menu Flow

• Markers/limits Keys and Menus, Key Descriptions and Menu Flow

• Disk Storage Interface, Detailed Description

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VI Error And Status Messages

This section describes the type of error messages you may encounter during operation and provides a
tabular listing. This listing describes and defines the error types.

VII Data Displays

This section provides a detailed description of the various data displays. It describes the graph types,
frequency markers, measurement limit lines, status displays, and data display controls.

VIII Measurement Calibration

This section provides a discussion and tutorial on measurement calibration. It contains step-by-step
calibration procedures for the Standard (OSL), Offset-Short, and LRL/LRM methods. It also has a
procedure for calibrating using a sliding termination.

IX Measurements

This section discusses measurements with the 360B VNA. It contains subsections that provide a
detailed descriptions for the following measurement types.

• Transmission and Reflection

• Low Level and Gain

• Group Delay

• Active Device

• Dual Source Control

X Options

This section describes the major measurement options. It contains subsections that provide discussion
and description for the following measurement options.

• Option 2A, Time Domain

• Option 5, Receiver Mode

A1 Appendix 1 — Front Panel Menus, Alphabetical Listing

This appendix shows all of the menus that are called up using the front panel controls. It provides a
replica of the menu and descriptive text for all of the various menu choices. The listing is alphabetical
by the menu call letters mentioned and/or illustrated in Section V.

A2 Appendix 2 — Model 360 System Rear Panel Connectors

This appendix describes the rear panel connectors for system instruments. It provides illustrations
for the network analyzer, frequency source, and test set rear panels. It also provides pinout listings
for the illustrated connectors.

A3 Appendix 3 — Performance Specifications

This appendix provides system performance specifications.

Supplements

This tab provides a repository for data sheets and other material used to supplement manual sec­tions.

Index

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WARNING

Repair

This equipment can not be repaired by the operator. DO NOT attempt
to remove the equipment covers or to disassemble internal components.
Only qualified service technicians with a knowledge of electrical fire
and shock hazards should service this equipment. There are high-volt­age parts in this equipment presenting a risk of severe injury or fatal
electric shock to untrained personnel. In addition, there is a risk of dam­age to precision components.

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General Information

Table of Contents

1-1 SCOPE OF MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1-2 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1-3 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1-4 RELATED MANUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1-5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

1-6 PRECISION COMPONENT KITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Model 3650 SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Model 3651 GPC–7 Calibration Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Model 3652 K Connector

Model 3653 Type N Calibration Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Model 3654B
V Connector

Model 3666 3.5 mm Verification Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Model 3667 GPC–7 Verification Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Model 3668
K Connector
Model 3669B
V Connector

1-7 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Network Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Signal Souce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1-8 FEATURES AND MISCELLANEOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Test Port Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

® Calibration Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

® Verification Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

® Verification Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

® Calibration Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Extended Service Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

1-9 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

1-10 RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

1-11 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Figure 1-1. Model 360B Vector Network Analyzer System (Shown installed in Model 360C1 System Console

Replacement GPIB Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

On-Site Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Extended Service Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

1-9 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

1-10 RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Figure 1-1. Model 360B Vector Network Analyzer System (Shown installed in Model 360C1 System Console

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1-2

1-3

SCOPE OF MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

This manual provides general information, installation, and operating
information for the Model 360B Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
system. (Throughout this manual, the terms 360B VNA and 360B will
be used interchangeable to refer to the system.) Manual organization is
shown in the table of contents.

This section provides general information about the 360B VNA system,
which consists of the network analyzer, a test set, a signal (frequency)
source, and one or more precision-component calibration or perform­ance verification kits. The section also provides system specifications
and a listing of recommended test equipment.

All WILTRON instruments are assigned a unique six-digit ID number,
such as “701001.” This number is affixed to a decal on the rear panel of
each unit. In any correspondence with WILTRON Customer Service,
please use this number.

NOTE

The system operating software is keyed to the analyzer
identification number. For systems having the time-do­main option installed, the operating-system will only load
on the serial-numbered 360B one for which the software is
identified.

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RELATED MANUALS

Manuals related to the operation and maintenance of the 360B VNA
system are listed in Table 1-1. This table also lists the 360B VNA op­tional equipment manuals.

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INFORMATION RELATED MANUALS

Table 1-1. List of Related Manuals (Continued)

Title Description Part Number

Model 360B Vector
Network Analyzer
GPIB Programming
Manual

360B GPIB
Quick Reference
Guide

Model 360B
Vector Network Ana­lyzer Maintenance
Manual

Model 36XX Calibra­tion and Verification
Kit Manuals

3680 S eries U ni ver­sal T est Fixture Op­eration and Mainte­nance Manual

Model 2300-11 Mate­rials Measurement
Software User’s
Guide

This manual provides programming
information for the 360B GPIB interface.

Alphabetically list and briefly describes all
360B GPIB commands. Provides references
to fuller command descriptions located in
360B GPIB PM. Manual is bound with the
360B GPIB PM, but can be ordered
separately.

Provides service information for the 360B
VNA.

Provides operating instructions and
maintenance information for the Models
3650, 3651, 3652, and 3653 Calibration Kits
and the Models 3666, 3667, and 3668
Verification Kits.

Provides general information, operating
instructions, calibration procedures, and
maintenance information for the 3680
Series Universal Test Fixture and optional
accessories.

Provides operating information for the
Model 360 VNA Materials Measurement
Software, WILTRON part numbers 2300­11A.

10410-00113

10410-00114

10410-00116

10100-00024

10410-00064

10410-00066

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Figure 1-2. Network Analyzer

Figure 1-3. Reversing Test Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Network Ana­lyzer

Test Set Test Sets (Figure 1-3) are available that allow micro-

Signal Source Two dedicated signal sources (Figure 1-4) are avail-

The 360B Network Analyzer (Figure 1-2) is the
control and display unit for all versions of the sys­tem. Its front panel controls provide menu selections
for test functions, test parameters, measurement en­hancements, and frequencies. Frequency informa­tion is sent to the signal (frequency) source over a
dedicated system GPIB. Test parameters, system
status, and measurement data are displayed on the
large color screen and can be hard copied on a
printer or plotter.

wave vector measurements—including S-Parameter
measurements of both active and passive devices—
frequency conversion measurements, antenna
measurements, and receiver measurements. The fre­quency range for coaxial test sets is 40 MHz to
65 GHz. (Test Set Option 6 provides operation to
67 GHz with test set models 3613A or 3623A.) The
range for frequency converter test sets is 10 MHz to
60 GHz. The model 3535B millimeter-wave test set
provides coverage from 33 to 110 GHz.

able—10 MHz to 20 GHz and 10 MHz to 40 GHz.
Coverage to 60 or 65 GHz is provided by using a
model 360SS69 Signal Source with the appropriate
361XA/362XA coaxial test set models. (Test set mod­els 3612/22A and 3613A/23A include a frequency tri­pler for operation to 65 GHz.) The signal source is
controlled by the network analyzer through a dedi­cated IEEE-488 bus. It provides clean, phase-locked
test signals for precise test data. Frequency resolu­tion is 100 kHz.

WILTRON 6600B Sweep Generator models are also
compatible and can be used in place of the 360SS47

Figure 1-4. Signal Source

and 360SS69 sources.

WILTRON 67XXB Swept Frequency Synthesizer or
681XXA Synthesized Sweep Generator models are
also compatible and offer 1 kHz frequency resolution.

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Figure 1-5. Typical Model 365X

Calibration Kit

PRECISION COMPONENT
KITS

Two types of precision-component kits are available: calibration and
verification. Calibration kits contain components used to identify and
separate error sources inherent in microwave test setups. Verification
kits consist of components with characteristics traceable to the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This type of
kit is usually kept in the metrology laboratory where it provides the
most dependable means of checking system accuracy. Each of these
kits contains a microfloppy disk providing coefficient or measurement
data for each component. Details of these kits are described in the fol­lowing paragraphs.

Model 3650
SMA/3.5 mm
Calibration
Kit

The 3650 Calibration Kit (Figure 1-5) contains all
the precision components and tools required to cali­brate the 360B VNA for 12-term error-corrected
measurements of test devices with SMA or 3.5 mm
connectors. Components are included for calibrating
both male and female test ports. The kit supports
calibration with broadband loads. Option 1 adds slid­ing loads. Kit consists of the following components:

23S50 Short, SMA/3.5 mm Male
23SF50 Short, SMA/3.5 mm Female
24S50 Open, SMA/3.5 mm Male
24SF50 Open, SMA/3.5 mm Female
28S50–2 Termination, SMA/3.5 mm Male,
2 ea. (dc–26.5 GHz)
28SF50–2 Termination, SMA/3.5 mm Female, 2
ea. (dc–26.5 GHz)
33SFSF50 Insertable, SMA/3.5 mm Female/Fe­male, 2 ea.
33SS50 Insertable, SMA/3.5 mm Male/Male
33SSF50 Insertable, SMA/3.5 mm Male/Fe­male, 2 ea.
34AS50–2 Adapter, GPC–7 to SMA/3.5 mm
Male, 2 ea.
34ASF50-2 Adapter, GPC–7 to SMA/3.5 mm Fe­male, 2 ea.
01–201 Torque Wrench
01–210 Reference Flat
01–222 Connector Gauge
01–223 Gauge Kit Adapter

Data Disk
Option 1: Adds 17S50 Sliding Load, SMA/3.5 mm
Male; 17SF50 Sliding Load, SMA/3.5 mm Female;
01–211 Female Flush Short; and 01–212 Male Flush
Short.

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Figure 1-5. Typical Model 365X
Calibration Kit (Repeated)

Model 3651
GPC–7 Cali­bration Kit

Model 3652 K
Connector
Calibration
Kit

®

The 3651 Calibration Kit (Figure 1-5) contains all
the precision components and tools required to cali­brate the 360B for 12-term error-corrected measure­ments of test devices with GPC–7 connectors. The
kit supports calibration with broadband loads. Op­tion 1 adds a sliding load and a pin depth gauge. Kit
consists of the following components:

23A50 Short, GPC–7
24A50 Open, GPC–7
28A50–2 Termination, GPC–7, 2 ea.
(dc–18 GHz)
01–200 Torque Wrench
01–221 Collet Extractor Tool and Vial of
4 Collets

Data Disk
Option 1: Adds 17A50 Sliding Load, GPC–7; and
01–220 GPCP–7 Connector Gauge; and 01–210 Ref­erence Flat.

The 3652 Calibration Kit (Figure 1-5) contains all
the precision components and tools required to cali­brate the 360B for 12-term error-corrected measure­ments of test devices with K Connectors.
Components are included for calibrating both male
and female test ports. The kit supports calibration
with broadband loads. Option 1 adds sliding loads.
Kit consists of the following components:

23K50 Short, K Male

23KF50 Short, K Female

24K50 Open, K Male

24KF50 Open, K Female

28K50 Termination, K Male, 2 ea.

(dc–40 GHz)

28KF50 Termination, K Female, 2 ea.

(dc–40 GHz)

33KK50 Insertable, K Male/Male

33KFKF50 Insertable K Female/Female, 2 ea.

33KKF50 Insertable, K Male/Female, 2 ea.

34AK50 Adapter, GPC–7/K Male, 2 ea.

34AKF50 Adapter, GPC–7/K Female, 2 ea.

01–201 Torque Wrench

01–210 Reference Flat

01–222 Connector Gauge

01–223 Gauge Kit Adapter

Data Disk
Option 1: Adds 17K50 Sliding Load, K Male;
17KF50 Sliding Load, K Female; 01–211 Female
Flush Short; and 01–212 Male Flush Short.

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INFORMATION PRECISION COMPONENT KITS

Figure 1-5. Typical Model 365X
Calibration Kit (Repeated)

Model 3653
Type N Cali­bration Kit

Model 3654B
V Connector
Calibration
Kit

The 3653 Calibration Kit (Figure 1-5) contains all
the precision components and tools required to cali­brate the 360B for 12-term error-corrected measure­ments of test devices with Type N connectors.
Components are included for calibrating both male
and female test ports. The kit supports calibration
with broadband loads. Option 1 for sliding loads is
not available in this calibration kit. Kit consists of
the following components:

23N50 Short, N Male
23NF50 Short, N Female
24N50 Open, N Male
24NF50 Open, N Female
28N50–2 Termination, N Male, 2 ea.
(dc–18 GHz)
28NF50–2 Termination, N Female, 2 ea. (dc–
18 GHz)
34AN50–2 Adapter, GPC–7/N Male, 2 ea.
34ANF50–2 Adapter, GPC–7/N Female, 2 ea.
01–213 Type N Reference Gauge
01–224 Type N Connector Gauge
Data Disk

The model 3654B Calibration Kits (Figure 1-5) con-

®

tain all the precision components and tools required
to calibrate the 360B for 12-term error-corrected
measurements of test devices with V Connectors.
This kit supports system calibration to 65 GHz. Com­ponents are included for calibrating both male and
female test ports. The kit supports calibration with
broadband loads. Kit consists of the following:

23V50B-5.1 Short, V Male
23VF50B-5.1 Short, V Female
24V50B Open, V Male
24VF50B Open, V Female
28V50B Termination, V Male, 2 ea. (dc–65 GHz)
28VF50B Termination, V Female, 2 ea.
(dc–65 GHz)
33VV50B Insertable, V Male/Male
33VFVF50B Insertable V Female/Female, 2 ea.
33VVF50B Insertable, V Male/Female, 2 ea.
01–201 Torque Wrench
01–210 Reference Flat
01–322 Connector Gauge
01–323 Gauge Kit Adapter
17V50B Sliding Load, V Male
17VF50B Sliding Load, V Female
01-311 Female Flush Short
01-312 Male Flush Short
Data Disk

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INFORMATION PRECISION COMPONENT KITS

Figure 1-6. Model 3666
Verification Kit

Model 3666

3.5 mm Verifi­cation Kit

Model 3667
GPC–7 Verifi­cation Kit

The 3666 Verification Kit (Figure 1-6) contains preci­sion 3.5 mm components with characteristics that
are traceable to the NIST. Used primarily by the me­trology laboratory, these components provide the
most dependable means of determining system accu­racy. A disk containing factory-measured test data
for all components is supplied for comparison with
customer-measured data.

The 3666 consists of the following components:

19S50–7 7.5 cm Air Line

19S50–7B 7.5 cm Stepped Impedance Air Line

(Beatty Standard)

42S–20 20 dB Attenuator

42S–50 50 dB Attenuator

The 3667 Verification Kit (Figure 1-7) contains preci­sion GPC–7 components with characteristics that
are traceable to the NIST. Used primarily by the me­trology laboratory, these components provide the
most dependable means of determining system accu­racy. A disk containing factory-measured test data
for each component is supplied for comparison with
customer-measured data. Kit consists of the follow­ing components:

18A50–10B 10 cm Stepped Impedance Air Line

(Beatty Standard)

18A50–10 10 cm Air Line

42A–20 20 dB Attenuator

42A–50 50 dB Attenuator

Figure 1-7. Model 3667
Verification Kit

Figure 1-8. Model 3668
Verification Kit

Model 3668
K Connector
Verification
Kit

The 3668 Verification Kit (Figure 1-8) contains preci-

®

sion K Connector components with characteristics
that are traceable to the NIST. Used primarily by
the metrology laboratory, these components provide
the most dependable means of determining system
accuracy. A disk containing factory-measured test
data for each component is supplied for comparison
with customer-measured data. Kit consists of the fol­lowing components:

19K50–7 7.5 cm Air Line

19K50–7B 7.5 cm Stepped Impedance Air Line

(Beatty Standard)

42K–20 20 dB Attenuator

42K–50 50 dB Attenuator

360B OM 1-9

GENERAL
INFORMATION OPTIONS

Figure 1-9. Model 3669
Verification Kit

1-7

OPTIONS

Model 3669B
V Connector
Verification
Kit

The following options are available.

Network
Analyzer

The 3669B Verification Kits (Figure 1-9) contain pre-

®

cision V Connector components with characteristics
that are traceable to the NIST. Model 3669B sup­ports verification to 65 GHz .Used primarily by the
metrology laboratory, these components provide the
most dependable means of determining system accu­racy. A disk containing factory-measured test data
for each component is supplied for comparison with
customer-measured data. Kit consists of the follow­ing components:

19V50–5 5 cm Air Line
19V50–5B 5 cm Stepped Impedance Air Line
(Beatty Standard)
42V–20 20 dB Attenuator
42V–40 40 dB Attenuator

Option 1: Rack Mount Slides and Ears.
Option 2A: High Speed Time (Distance) Do­main Measurement Capability.
Option 5: Receiver Mode Capability
Option 102A: Field upgrade of Option 2A.

Test Set

Signal Source

Cabinets

Option 1: Rack Mount Slides and Ears.
Option 3: Assymetrical configuration, optimizes
dynamic range and performance for the for­ward parameters. (Not available for 3630A and
3631A Test Sets)
Option 4: 10 MHz Frequency Coverage (Avail­able only for 3630A and 3631A Test Sets)
Option 5: 62.5 GHz Frequency Coverage (Avail­able only for 3612A and 3622A Test Sets)
Option 6: 67 GHz Frequency Coverage (Avail­able only for 3613A and 3623A Test Sets)

Option 1: Rack Mount Slides and Ears.

360C1 System Console, including a work shelf,
support rails, component storage drawer, and
power distribution.
360C2 System Cabinet, including support rails,
component storage drawer and power distribu­tion.
360C3 Millimeter-Wave System Console.

1-10 360B OM

GENERAL
INFORMATION FEATURES AND MISCELLANEOUS

1-8

FEATURES AND
MISCELLANE OUS

Test Port
Cables

Test Port
Converters

3670A50–1 Test Port Cable, dc to 18 GHz,

GPC–7 connectors, 1 foot long, 2 each required.

3670A50–2 Test Port Cable, dc to 18 GHz,

GPC–7 connectors, 2 feet long.

3670K50–1 Test Port Cable, dc to 40 GHz, K

Connectors, 1 foot long, male/female, 2 each re-

quired.

3670K50–2 Test Port Cable, dc to 40 GHz, K

Connectors, 2 feet long, male/female.

3670V50–1 Test Port Cable, dc to 60 GHz, V

Connectors, 1 foot long, male/female, 2 each re-

quired.

3670V50–2 Test Port Cable, dc to 60 GHz, V

Connectors, 2 feet long, male/female.

Test port converters are available for use with the
3610A, 3611A, 3620A, and 3621A Test Sets.

34UA50 Test Port Adapter,

Universal/GPC–7

34UK50 Test Port Adapter,

Universal/K Connector, male.

34UN50 Test Port Adapter,

Universal/N male.

34UNF50 Test Port Adapter,

Universal/N female.

34UQ50 Test Port Adapter,

Universal/2.4mm male.

34US50 Test Port Adapter,

Universal/APC-3.5

Test port converters for 3612A and 3622A Test Set

34YA50 Test Port Adapter, Universal/

GPC–7

34YK50 Test Port Adapter, Universal/

K Connector, male.

34YQ50 Test Port Adapter, Universal/2.4mm

male.

34YSS50 Test Port Adapter, Universal/SSMA

male.

34YV50 Test Port Adapter, Universal/V male.

Other

01-202 Wrench, for changing test set Test Port

Converters.

2300-10 ANACAT Software.

2300-11A Material Measurement Software

2300-13 Lab Windows® Software

2300-14 360/360B Instrument Driver for Lab

Windows

®

360B OM 1-11

GENERAL
INFORMATION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

1-9

PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATIONS

Replacement
GPIB Cables

Accessories

On-Site
Support

Extended
Service Op­tions

System performance specifications are provided in Appendix 3.

2100-1 GPIB Cable, 1m (3.3 ft.)
2100-2 GPIB Cable, 2m (6.6 ft.)
2100-4 GPIB Cable, 4m (13.2 ft.)
2100-5 GPIB Cable, 0.5m (1.65 ft.)

2225C Ink Jet Dot-Matrix Printer.
2225-1 Spare Printer Interface Cable.
2225-2 Replacement Ink Jet Cartridges.
2225-3 Fan-Fold Ink Jet Printer Paper
(500 sheets).
2000-209 3.5-inch Blank Diskettes (Box of 10)..

360MS Option 11: On-Site Verification.
360MS Option 12: On-Site Service.

Additional, one year and two year “return to WIL­TRON” service is available. Prices and details are
available from your WILTRON Sales Representative
or by contacting the factory.

1-12 360B OM

Changed: September 1996

GENERAL
INFORMATION RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT

1-10

RECOMMENDED TEST
EQUIPMENT

Table 1-2 lists the recommended test equipment for maintaining and
servicing the 360B VNA system.

Instrument Critical Specification Recommended Manufacturer/Model

Spectrum
Analyzer,
with
Diplexer and
External Mix­ers

Power Me­ter,
with
Power Sen­sors

Digital Mul­timeter

Frequency
Counter,
with
External Mix­ers

Frequency:
Resolution:

Range:

µW to 100 mW)

(1

Other:

Resolution:
DC Accuracy:

counts

DC Input Z:
AC Accuracy:

counts (to 20 kHz)

AC Input Z:
Range:

Input Z: 50
Resolution:
Other:

Input

0.01 to 60 GHz
10 Hz

–30 to +20 dBm

GPIB-controllable

4-1/2 digits

0.002% +2

10 MΩ

0.07% +100

1 MΩ

0.01 to 60 GHz

Ω

1 Hz

External Time Base

Tektronix, Inc. Model 494P,with
External Mixers:
WM 490K (18 to 26.5 GHz)
WM 490A (26.5 to 40 GHz)
WM 490U (40 to 60 GHz)
WM 490V (50 to 75 GHz)
Diplexer PN: 015-0385-00

Hewlett-Packard Model 437B, with
Option 22 (GPIB), and
Power Sensors:
HP 8485A (0.05 to 26.5 GHz)
HP 8487A (0.05 to 50 GHz)

John Fluke, Inc. Model 8840A, with
Option 8840A-09 (True RMS AC)

EIP Microwave, Inc. Model 578A, with
External Mixers:
Option 91 (26.5 to 40 GHz)
Option 92 (40 to 60 GHz)
Option 93 (60 to 90 GHz)

Oscilloscope

Function
Generator

Bandwidth:
Vertical Sensitivity:

division

Horiz Sensitivity:

division

DC to 150 MHz

2 mV/

50 ns/

Output Voltage Range:

300 mV to 10V

Functions:

200 Hz Sine Wave
100 Hz Square Wave

Tektronix, Inc. Model 2445

Hewlett-Packard Model 3325A

360B OM 1-13

GENERAL
INFORMATION PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

1-11

PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE

Cleaning of the rear panel fan filters is the only preventive mainte­nance that is required on the 360B VNA System (Analyzer, Test Set,
Signal Source). These filters should be inspected montly and cleaned
when necessary. To clean:

Step 1. Turn power off on the 360B, using the POWER key.

Step 2. Remove the four thumbscrews securing the fan guard and

remove the fan filter.

Step 3. Clean the filter using warm water and a mild detergent.

Step 4. Reinstall the filter and fan guard.

Step 5. Restore the power and verify that the fan is operational.

1-14 360B OM

Changed: December 1996

Chapter 2
Installation

Table of Contents

2-1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2-2 CONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2-3 INITIAL INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2-4 PREPARATION FOR USE, 360C1 CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2-5 EQUIPMENT INTERCONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2-6 PREPARATION FOR USE, 360C2 CABINET . . . . . . . . . 2-12

2-7 PREPARATION FOR USE, 360C3 CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . 2-16

2-8 CHANGING THE LINE VOLTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Network Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Frequency Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

2-9 GPIB SETUP AND INTERCONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Interface Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Cable Length Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

GPIB Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

GPIB Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Data Delimiting (CR-CR/LF Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

2-10 PRINTER SETUP AND INTERCONNECTION . . . . . . . . 2-24

2-11 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE/SHIPMENT . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Preparation for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

2-12 RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION (OPTION 1) . . . . . . . . . 2-25