Keysight E5053A
Microwave Downconverter
User’s Guide
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calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like that,
if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in damage to the
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notice until the indicated conditions
are fully understood and met.
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procedure, practice, or the like that,
if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in personal injury or
death. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and
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Caution
Keysight E5053A Microwave Downconverter
User’s Guide
Do not exceed the operating input power, voltage, and current level and signal
type appropriate for the instrument being used, refer to your instrument’s
Function Reference.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the highly sensitive microcircuits in
your instrument. ESD damage is most likely to occur as the test fixtures are
being connected or disconnected. Protect them from ESD damage by wearing
a grounding strap that provides a high resistance path to ground. Alternatively,
ground yourself to discharge any static charge built-up by touching the outer
shell of any grounded instrument chassis before touching the test port
connectors.
Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair
the protection provided by the equipment. Such noncompliance would also
violate safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the
instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s
failure to comply with these precautions.
The E5053A complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as well as
POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. The E5053A is an INDOOR USE
product.
The LEDs in the E5053A are Class 1 in accordance with IEC60825-1,
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
This equipment is MEASUREMENT CATEGORY I (CAT I). Do not use for CAT
II, III, or IV.
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Safety Summary
This equipment is tested with stand-alone condition or with the
combination with the accessories supplied by Keysight Technologies
against the requirement of the standards described in the Declaration of
Conformity. If it is used as a system component, compliance of related
regulations and safety requirements are to be confirmed by the builder of
the system.
• Ground the Instrument
To avoid electric shock, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be
grounded with the supplied power cable’s grounding prong.
• Do NOT Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of inflammable gases or
fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment
clearly constitutes a safety hazard.
• Keep Away from Live Circuits
Operators must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement
and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance
personnel. Do not replace components with the power cable connected.
Under certain conditions, dangerous voltage levels may remain even after
the power cable has been disconnected. To avoid injuries, always
disconnect the power and discharge circuits before touching them.
• DO NOT Service or Adjust the Instrument Alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person,
capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
• Do NOT Substitute Parts or Modify the Instrument
To avoid the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install
substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument.
Return the instrument to a Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office
for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained in
operational condition.
• Dangerous Procedure Warnings
Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous
procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings
must be followed.
Dangerous voltage levels, capable of causing death, are present in this
instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting
this instrument.
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Safety Symbols
Caution
Safety Symbols
General definitions of safety symbols used on the instrument or in manuals are
listed below.
Instruction Manual symbol: the product is marked with this
symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instrument
manual.
Alternating current.
Direct current.
On (Supply).
Off (Supply).
Certification
Keysight Technologies certifies that this product met its published
specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Keysight Technologies
further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United
States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed
by the Institution’s calibration facility or by the calibration facilities of other
International Standards Organization members.
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Keysight Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any
other legal theory.
A chassis terminal; a connection to the instrument’s chassis,
which includes all exposed metal structure.
Standby.
Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements
are available for Keysight Technologies products.
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Safety Symbols
For any assistance, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies Sales and
Service Office. Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.
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Table of Contents
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Exclusive Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. Installation
Incoming inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Requirements for installation environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heat dissipation clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Antistatic measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Providing space to disconnect the power cable’s plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Contents
Mounting front handles/flanges for rackmount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mounting handle kit (Option 1CN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mounting rackmount kit (Option 1CM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mounting rackmount/handle kit (Option 1CP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power supply and fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Checking the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting up the fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Checking and connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Starting up E5053A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning ON/OFF the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cutting power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2. Overview of Product
About This Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Names and Functions of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3. Connecting Devices to E5052B for Operation
Connecting E5052B and E5053A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Required Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connection on Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connection on Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turning on Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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4. Information on Maintenance
Cleaning this Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Maintenance of Interconnection Ports and Test Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Cleaning a Display Other than Interconnection Ports and Test Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Cautions Applicable to Requesting Repair, Replacement, Regular Calibration, etc. . . . . . . .32
Devices to be Sent Back for Repair or Regular Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Recommended Calibration Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
A. Manual Changes
Manual Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Keysight E5053A Microwave Downconverter
User’s Guide
1 Installation
This chapter provides information on how to set up the Keysight E5053A
microwave downconverter.
Incoming inspection
When you receive the product, follow the steps below to perform the incoming
inspection.
If there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer enclosure
when opening the package (for example, the cover, front/rear panel, power
switch, and port connectors), do not turn on the power. You may get an
electrical shock.
Step 1. Check the shipping container and cushioning material for damage.
If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, it should be
kept until all the other inspections have been done.
Step 2. Check the contents of the package for mechanical damage or defects.
Step 3. Check the contents of the shipment using Table 1-1 and Figure 1-1 to see if
all your specified options are complete.
Step 4. If you detect any of the following in the inspection, contact you nearest
Keysight Technologies sales office.
1. If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged or the
cushioning material shows signs of unusual stress.
2. If you find any mechanical damage or defect to the contents.
3. If the contents of the shipment are not complete.
4. If you find any fault with the product during operational checks described
below.
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Incoming inspection
In the case of 1, notify the carrier as well as your nearest Keysight
Technologies sales office. Keep the shipping container, cushioning material,
and the contents of the shipment for the carrier's inspection.
Table 1-1 Contents of the E5053A package
Name Keysight
product/part number
Standard contents
o E5053A E5053A 1
o Power cable
1
8120-4753 1
o USB cable 8121-0770 1
o RF SMA cable E5053-61621 2
o RF SMA cable E5053-61622 2
o BNC(m)-BNC(m) cable, 61 cm 8120-1839 1
o 3.5(f)-3.5(f) adapter
2
5061-5311 1
o BNC adapter 1250-1859 1
Option
o Manual (Option ABA)
3
•User’s Guide E5053-900x0 1
Qty
o Handle kit (Option 1CN)
4
o Rackmount kit (Option 1CM)
5
5063-9227 1
5063-9214 1
E5053-61623 2
E5053-61624 2
5
o Rackmount/handle kit (Option 1CP)
5063-9221 1
E5053-61623 2
E5053-61624 2
1. This accessory varies from country to country. For the power cable option, see
http://www.keysight.com/find/powercords.
2. The contents of these accessories are not shown in Figure 1-1.
3. The number of “x” in the part number of the manual, 0 for the first edition, is
incremented by 1 each time a revision is made. The latest edition comes with the
product. The PDF version of user manual is available at
http://www.keysight.com/manuals/e5053a.
4. The contents of these accessories are not shown in Figure 1-1. For more information on them, refer to Antistatic Measurement table.
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Incoming inspection
Figure 1-1 Accessories
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Requirements for installation environment
Requirements for installation environment
Install the E5053A under an environment that satisfies the following
conditions.
Operating environment
Use the E5053A under the following environmental conditions.
Temperature 10 ˚C to 40 ˚C
Temperature range for
error-correction
23 ˚C 5 ˚C (< 1 ˚C deviation from the temperature
when performing the error-correction)
Humidity 20 % to 80 % at wet bulb temperature < +28 ˚C (non-
condensation)
Altitude 0 m to 2,000 m (0 to 6,561 feet)
Vibration 0.21 G maximum, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
The above environmental requirements are not intended for the
specifications and measurement accuracy of the analyzer but for the
operating environment of the analyzer.
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Requirements for installation environment
Heat dissipation clearance
To satisfy the safety, specifications, and measurement accuracy of the product,
you need to keep the temperature around the product within a specific range
by providing proper heat dissipation clearance around the product or by
forcefully air-cooling the inside of the rack. For information on ambient
temperature to satisfy the specifications and measurement accuracy of the
product, refer to the “Specifications and supplemental performance
characteristics” Chapter in the User’s Guide.
When the temperature around the product is kept within the specified
temperature range, the product will comply with the safety standards.
Furthermore, the product will also comply with the safety standards when the
product is installed with clearance for heat dissipation according to Figure 1-2
below.
Rear 180 mm
Condition
Sides 60 mm (both right and left)
Figure 1-2 Providing heat dissipation clearance
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Requirements for installation environment
Antistatic measures
To protect electronic components from static damage, take antistatic measures
as shown in Figure 1-3. Table below shows antistatic accessories that Keysight
Technologies provides.
Name Keysight part
number
Antistatic table mat 9300-0797
Wrist strap code 9300-0980
Wrist strap 9300-1383
Heel strap 9300-1169
Figure 1-3 Example of antistatic measures
Providing space to disconnect the power cable’s plug
As described in “Cutting power supply” on page 20, the disconnecting device
(the device to cut the supply of power) of the E5053A is the plug of the power
cable. When installing the E5053A, provide sufficient clearance not to hinder
the operation of disconnecting the plug of the power cable (on the power
outlet side or the E5053A side) in an emergency to cut the supply of power.
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Mounting front handles/flanges for rackmount
Mounting front handles/flanges for rackmount
You can use the E5053A on a workbench or mounted in a rack. This section
describes how to mount the front handles used to move/transport it (Option
1CN) and how to mount it into a rack as part of a measurement system (Option
1CM: without handles/Option 1CP: with handles).
Option Name Keysight part
1CN Handle kit 5063-9227
1CM Rackmount kit 5063-9214
1CP Rackmount/handle kit 5063-9221
Option Contents Quantity
1CN Front handle 2
number
Screw 6
Trim strip 2
1CM Flange for rackmount (side plate for securing) 2
Screw 6
1CP Flange for rackmount (side plate for securing) 2
Front handle 2
Screw 6
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Mounting front handles/flanges for rackmount
Figure 1-4 Mounting the handle/rackmount kit
Mounting handle kit (Option 1CN)
The handle kit is a kit that contains a pair of front handles used to
move/transport the E5053A. Follow these steps to mount it, referring to the
Figure 1-4.
Step 1. Remove the trim strips (1) stuck to both the sides of the front panel (stuck to
the frame).
Step 2. Mount the front handles (3) to both the sides of the front panel of the E5053A
with the attached screws.
If a front handle you mounted is damaged, replace it with new one
immediately. If you use a damaged front handle to move/transport the
instrument, the handle may break, which may injure the operator or break
the instrument.
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Mounting front handles/flanges for rackmount
Mounting rackmount kit (Option 1CM)
The rackmount kit is a kit that contains 2 flanges (side plates for securing) to
mount the E5053A into the standard rack (width: 482.6 mm) of the EIA
standard. Follow these steps to mount it, referring to the Figure 1-4.
Step 1. Remove the trim strips (1) stuck to both the sides of the front panel (stuck to
the frame).
Step 2. Mount the flanges for rackmount (2) to both the sides of the front panel of the
E5053A with the attached screws.
Step 3. Remove the four legs on the bottom of the E5053A (pull up the part with the
(TAB indication and slide it to the arrow direction).
Step 4. Mount the E5053A into the rack.
Mounting rackmount/handle kit (Option 1CP)
The rackmount/handle kit is a kit that contains both the flanges for rackmount
and the front handles for the E5053A. Follow these steps to mount it, referring
to the Figure 1-4.
Step 1. Remove the trim strips (1) stuck to both the sides of the front panel (stuck to
the frame).
Step 2. Mount the front handles (3) and the flanges for rackmount (4) to both the
sides of the front panel of the E5053A with the attached screws.
Be sure to use both the front handles and the rack-mounting flanges at the
same time. Do not attempt to install flanges or handles separately with the
hardware provided, since this risks serious electrical damage to the
instrument.
Step 3. Remove the 4 legs on the bottom of the E5053A (pull up the part with the
(TAB indication and slide it to the arrow direction).
Step 4. Mount the E5053A into the rack.
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Power supply and fuse
Power supply and fuse
Before turning ON the E5053A, check the following.
Checking the power supply
Check that the power supplied to the E5053A satisfies the following
conditions.
Condition
Voltage
90 to 132 Vac or 198 to 264 Vac
Frequency 47 to 63 Hz
Power consumption Max. 250 VA
1. The E5053A automatically switches between them depending on the voltage.
Setting up the fuse
Use the fuse that meets the following specifications.
UL/CSA type, Slo-Blo, 5x20 mm miniature fuse, 3A 250V (Keysight part
number: 2110-1017)
Spare fuses are available from Keysight Technologies sales offices. To check or
replace the fuse, disconnect the power cable and pull out the fuse holder.
Figure 1-5 Fuse holder and power cable inlet
1
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Power supply and fuse
Checking and connecting the power cable
The power cable that comes with the E5053A has a three-wire structure and
one of them is the grounding wire. This power cable grounds the E5053A
through an outlet, protecting the operator from shock hazards.
Step 1. Check the power cable you use for damage.
Never use a power cable that may be damaged. You may get an electrical
shock.
Step 2. Connect the attached power cable between the power cable receptacle on
the rear panel of the E5053A (see Figure 1-5 on page 18) and a three-pole
outlet whose grounding terminal is grounded securely.
Securely ground the E5053A with the attached 3-wire power cable with
the grounding wire.
For power cable options, refer to http://www.keysight.com/find/powercords.
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Starting up E5053A
Starting up E5053A
This section describes how to turn ON/OFF the E5053A and how to cut the
power supply in an emergency.
Turning ON/OFF the power
Turning ON the power
Step 1. Check that the line switch in the lower left part of the front panel is pulled up
( ). If it is pushed in ( ), which means the power is OFF, push the
standby switch to pull it up ( ).
Step 2. Push the line switch to push it in ( ).
Turning OFF the power
To turn OFF the E5053A, do the following.
• Push the line switch in the lower left part of the front panel so that the
switch pushed in ( ) is pulled up ( ).
To turn OFF the E5053A under normal conditions, press the line switch.
Under normal conditions, never disconnect the power cable to cut the
power supply to the power cable receptacle on the rear panel.
Cutting power supply
For the E5053A, the disconnecting device (the device to cut the power supply)
is the power cable’s plug (on the power outlet side or the E5053A side).
If you need to cut the power supply to avoid danger of electric shocks,
disconnect the power cable’s plug (on the power outlet side or the E5053A
side).
Follow the description in “Providing space to disconnect the power cable’s
plug” on page 14 so that you can perform this operation reliably.
To turn OFF the power under normal conditions, be sure to follow the
procedure in “Turning OFF the power”.
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2 Overview of Product
This chapter presents an overview of the E5053A microwave downconverter.
About This Product
The Keysight E5053A is a microwave downconverter associated with the
E5052B (signal source analyzer). The E5053A expands the maximum frequency
of the E5052B to 26.5 GHz.
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Names and Functions of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts
This section describes the names and functions of the parts on the front panel
of the E5053A.
Front Panel
The names and functions of these parts are described below.
Figure 2-1 Front Panel
1. Line switch
Turns on ( )/off ( ) the E5053A.
2. IF/LO (channel 2) input/output port
When using an external mixer, disconnect this port.
3. IF/LO (channel 1) input/output port
When using an external mixer, disconnect this port.
4. RF (channel 2) input/output port
Connect to the E5052B (signal source analyzer) with the RF cable.
5. RF (channel 1) input/output port
Connect to the E5052B (signal source analyzer) with the RF cable.
Do not apply a DC current or DC voltage to ports 2 - 5 to avoid device
failures. Do not connect the measurement sample (DUT) to the port.
The individual ports comply with Installation Category I of IEC60101-1.
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6. RF input port
Input the RF output signal (signal to be measured) from the DUT. A 3.5-mm
(female) connector is used.
Do not apply a DC voltage greater than 0 V to the connection port. In
particular, there is the risk of the capacitor remaining charged. Connect
the measurement sample (DUT) after the analyzer has been completely
discharged.
Take antistatic measurements when operating the product.
Because the E5053A includes semiconductor internal parts that may be
damaged by static electricity through the input ports, take appropriate
antistatic measures when operating it.
The port complies with Installation Category I of IEC61010-1.
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Rear Panel
The names and functions of the parts on the rear panel of the E5053A are
described below.
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel
1. USB (USBTMC) interface port
Connect to the USB port on the rear panel of the E5052B signal source
analyzer with the USB cable.
Connector type: Universal serial bus jack, B type (four contacts); female
Connection on of devices other than the E5052B signal source analyzer to
the USB port is not supported.
2. External reference signal input connector channel 1/channel 2 (Ref
In)
A reference signal input connector in order to phase-lock the E5053A
measurement signal with an external frequency reference signal. Supplying a
reference signal to this connector improves the accuracy and stability of the
E5053A’s measurement signal frequency.
Channel 1: Connect to the 10 MHz Ref Out connector of the
E5052B with a BNC cable.
Channel 2: Connect to the Channel 1 Ref Out of the E5053A with a
BNC cable.
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Connector type: BNC connector, female
Input signal (typical): 10 MHz±10 Hz, 0 dBm±5 dB
3. Internal reference signal output connector channel 1/channel 2 (Ref
Out)
Channel 1: Connect to the Channel 2 Ref In of the E5053A with a
BNC adapter.
Channel 2: A connector for outputting the internal frequency
reference signal from the E5053A. By connecting this
output connector to the external reference signal input
connector of another device, the device can be
phase-locked to the internal reference signal of the
E5053A and used under this condition.
Connector type: BNC connector, female
Output signal (typical): 10 MHz 50 Hz, 2.5 dBm 3 dB
Output impedance (nominal): 50
4. Serial number plate
The seal showing the serial number of the E5053A.
5. Power cable receptacle
The receptacle to which the power cable is connected.
Too feed power, use the included three-prong power cable with a ground
conductor.
The plug attached to the power cable (on the power outlet side or device
side of the cable) serves as the disconnecting device (device that cuts off
power supply) of the E5053A. When the power supply must be cut off to
avoid danger such as eclectic shock, pull out the power cable plug (on the
power outlet side or device side of the cable). The procedure for turning off
the mains in normal use is given in “1. Line switch” on page 22.
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User’s Guide
3 Connecting Devices to E5052B for Operation
This chapter describes how to connect the E5052B signal source analyzer and
the E5053A microwave downconverter for operation.
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Connecting E5052B and E5053A
Connecting E5052B and E5053A
Required Devices
The following list shows devices required for connecting the E5052B and the
E5053A.
• E5052B
• E5053A
• RF cable (supplied with the E5053A, Keysight part number: E5053-61621,
E5053-61622)
• USB cable (supplied with the E5053A, Keysight part number: 8121-0770)
• BNC(m)-BNC(m) cable, 61 cm (supplied with the E5053A, Keysight part
number: 8120-1839)
• BNC adapter (supplied with the E5053A, Keysight part number: 1250-1859)
Connection on Front Panel
As shown in Figure 3-1, connect the E5053A and the front panel of the E5052B
with the RF cable.
Figure 3-1 Connecting E5052B and E5053A (Front Panel)
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Connecting E5052B and E5053A
Connection on Rear Panel
As shown in Figure 3-2, connect the E5052B and the rear panel of the E5053A
with the USB cable, BNC cable and BNC adapter.
Figure 3-2 Connecting E5052B and E5053A (Rear Panel)
Do not connect/disconnect the USB cable of the devices (printer and
E5053A) connected to the USB host port (both front and rear) or turn them
on/off during measurement.
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Connecting Devices to E5052B for Operation
Basic Operation
Turning on Power
After connecting the E5052B and the E5053A, follow these steps to turn on the
power.
Step 1. Turn on the E5053A.
Step 2. Turn on the E5052B.
If the E5052B is turned on first, the E5053A cannot be recognized, and the
downconverter setting of the E5052B is disabled. Note that, if the auto
recall function with the function of the E5053A enabled is executed under
this condition, recall is performed normally, but the “No Downconverter
Unit Connected” error message appears. They become available by
enabling the downconverter setting manually.
Basic Operation
For information on operation, see the "Measurement Using the E5053A and a
External Mixer" chapter in the "E5052B Signal Source Analyzer User's Guide."
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4 Information on Maintenance
This chapter explains the measures you should take to maintain the Keysight
E5053A.
Cleaning this Instrument
This section describes how to clean the instrument.
To protect yourself from electrical shock, be sure to unplug the power
cable from the outlet before cleaning the instrument.
Never clean the internal components of the instrument.
Maintenance of Interconnection Ports and Test Ports
Stains or other damage to these connectors would significantly affect the
accuracy in measurements in the RF range. Always pay attention to the
following precautions.
• Always keep the connectors free from stains and dust.
• Do not touch the contact surface on the connectors.
• Do not plug damaged or scratched connectors into the test ports.
• Use compressed air for cleaning connectors. Do not use abrasives under
any circumstance.
Cleaning a Display Other than Interconnection Ports and Test Ports
To remove stains on parts other than Interconnection ports and test ports of
the instrument, wipe them gently with a soft cloth that is dry or wetted with a
small amount of water and wrung tightly.
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Information on Maintenance
Cautions Applicable to Requesting Repair, Replacement, Regular Calibration, etc.
Cautions Applicable to Requesting Repair, Replacement, Regular Calibration, etc.
Devices to be Sent Back for Repair or Regular Calibration
If it is necessary to send the unit to the Service Center of Keysight
Technologies for repair or regular calibration, please follow the instructions
below.
Equipment to be Sent
When requesting repair or regular calibration of the unit by our Service Center,
send only the E5053A main unit without any installed option you may have
ordered. Unless specifically instructed, it is not necessary to send accessories
and calibration kits.
Packing
Use the original package and shock absorbers, or equivalent antistatic packing
materials, when sending the unit.
Shipping Address
For the location of the nearest Keysight Technologies Service Center, contact
the Customer Contact listed at the end of this brochure.
Recommended Calibration Period
The recommended calibration period for this instrument is one year. The user is
recommended to request the Company’s Service Center to perform regular
calibration every year.
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A Manual Changes
This appendix contains the information required to adapt this manual to
versions or configurations of the E5053A manufactured earlier than the current
printing date of this manual.
Manual Changes
To adapt this manual to your E5053A, refer to Table A-1.
Table A-1 Manual Changes by Serial Number
Serial Prefix or Number Make Manual Changes
Keysight Technologies uses a two-part, ten-character serial number that is
stamped on the serial number plate. The first five characters are the serial
prefix and the last five digits are the suffix.
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Index
Index
A
about this product
accesories
assistance
11
5
21
C
Cleaning
31
Connectors
Maintenance
31
E
E5053A
connection
Exclusive Remedies
28
5
External Reference Signal Input Connector
F
flange for rackmount
mounting
15
front handle
mounting
16
H
handle kit
mounting
17
24
turning on/off
20
R
rackmount kit
mounting
17
rackmount/handle kit
mounting
17
S
safety
symbols
serial number plate
5
33
space to disconnect the plug
starting up E5053A
20
T
Test Ports
Maintenance
31
U
USB (USBTMC) Interface Port
14
24
I
inspection
incoming inspection
9
Interconnection Ports
Maintenance
31
Internal Reference Signal Output Connector
M
manual changes
33
N
names and functions of parts
22
O
operating environment
12
P
power supply
checking cable
checking the supply
connecting cable
cutting power
19
18
19
20
25
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Index
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This information is subject to change without notice.
© Keysight Technologies 2005-2019
Edition 4, April 2019
E5053-90020
E5053-90020
www.keysight.com
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