Agilent Technologies 85032B/E 50 manual When to Gage Connectors, Reading the Connector Gage

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Gaging Connectors

When to Gage Connectors

Gage a connector at the following times:

•Prior to using a device for the first time: record the pin depth measurement so that it can be compared with future readings. (It will serve as a good troubleshooting tool when you suspect damage may have occurred to the device.)

•If either visual inspection or electrical performance suggests that the connector interface may be out of typical range (due to wear or damage, for example).

•If a calibration device is used by someone else or on another system or piece of equipment.

•Initially after every 100 connections, and after that as often as experience indicates.

Reading the Connector Gage

The gage dial is divided into increments of 0.0001 inch and major divisions of 0.001 inch (see Figure 3-2). For each revolution of the large dial, the smaller dial indicates a change of

0.01inch. Use the small dial as the indicator of multiples of 0.01 inch. In most connector measuring applications, this value will be zero.

When making a measurement, the gage dial indicator will travel in one of two directions. If the center conductor is recessed from the zero reference plane, the indicator will move counterclockwise to indicate the amount of recession, which is read as a negative value. If the center conductor protrudes, the indicator will move clockwise to indicate the amount of protrusion, which is read as a positive value. Refer to “Pin Depth” on page 2-3for definitions of protrusion and recession.

Figure 3-2 Reading the Connector Gage

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Contents Agilent Part Number Print Date July User’s and Service GuideDocumentation Warranty Contents Troubleshooting General Information Calibration Kit Overview Kit ContentsOptions Installation of the Calibration DefinitionsCalibration Definitions AdaptersIncoming Inspection Serial Number Record for 85032E Recording the Device Serial NumbersSerial Number Record for 85032B Preventive Maintenance Clarifying the Sex of a ConnectorSpecifications Parameter Limits Temperature-What to Watch Out ForEnvironmental Requirements Environmental RequirementsPin Depth Mechanical CharacteristicsPin Depth Limit Supplemental Electrical Characteristics Electrical SpecificationsSupplemental Electrical Characteristics Electrical Specifications for 50Ω Type-N DevicesElectrical Specifications 85032B/E Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Electrostatic Discharge ESD Protection SetupInspect the Mating Plane Surfaces What Causes Connector Wear?Visual Inspection Look for Obvious Defects and Damage FirstUse Compressed Air or Nitrogen Cleaning ConnectorsInspect Female Connectors Reinspect Clean the Mating Plane SurfacesConnector Gage Accuracy Gaging ConnectorsReading the Connector Gage When to Gage ConnectorsGaging Male Type-N Connectors Gaging ProceduresGaging Male Type-N Connectors Gaging Female Type-N Connectors Gaging Female Type-N Connectors Preliminary Connection How to Make a ConnectionFinal Connection Using a Torque Wrench ConnectionsWrench Positions Connecting the Two-Piece Female Open Handling and Storage How to Separate a ConnectionHandling and Storage 85032B/E Performance Verification How Agilent Verifies the Devices in This Kit IntroductionHow Often to Recertify Where to Send a Kit for RecertificationRecertification Limited Recertification OptionRecertification 85032B/E Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Flowchart Troubleshooting ProcessContacting Agilent Returning a Kit or Device to AgilentReturning a Kit or Device to Agilent 85032B/E Replaceable Parts Calibration Kit Storage Case Protective End Caps for ConnectorsReplaceable Parts for the 85032B Calibration Kit Adapters included with Option 100bReplaceable Parts for the 85032B Calibration Kit Replaceable Parts for the 85032E Calibration Kit ESD Protective Devices Connector Cleaning SuppliesReplaceable Parts-Items Not Included in the Calibration Kit WrenchesIntroduction 85032B/E Standard Definitions Class Standard Class Label Standard Class AssignmentsTable A-1 Standard Class Assignments Standard Class Blank FormTable A-2 Standard Class Assignments Blank Form Calibration Kit Label ClassNominal Standard Definitions Setting the System ImpedanceMin Max Table A-3 Standard DefinitionsSystem Z a = 50 Ω Calibration Kit Label Type10C2× 10C3× Standardb Offset Freq Number Type 10C0× 10C1× PsDelayTable A-4 Standard Definitions Blank Form System Z 0 a =Index Index-2 85032B/E Index-3