Agilent Technologies 85032B/E 50 Connections, How to Make a Connection, Preliminary Connection

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Connections

Connections

Good connections require a skilled operator. The most common cause of measurement error is bad connections. The following procedures illustrate how to make good connections.

How to Make a Connection

Preliminary Connection

1.Ground yourself and all devices. Wear a grounded wrist strap and work on a grounded, conductive table mat. Refer to “Electrostatic Discharge” on page 3-2for ESD precautions.

2.Visually inspect the connectors. Refer to “Visual Inspection” on page 3-3.

3.If necessary, clean the connectors. Refer to “Cleaning Connectors” on page 3-4.

4.Use a connector gage to verify that all center conductors are within the observed pin depth values in Table 2-2 on page 2-4. Refer to “Gaging Connectors” on page 3-6.

5.Carefully align the connectors. The male connector center pin must slip concentrically into the contact finger of the female connector.

6.Push the connectors straight together.

CAUTION Do not turn the device body. Only turn the connector nut. Damage to the center conductor can occur if the device body is twisted.

Do not twist or screw the connectors together. As the center conductors mate, there is usually a slight resistance.

7.The preliminary connection is tight enough when the mating plane surfaces make uniform, light contact. Do not overtighten this connection.

A connection in which the outer conductors make gentle contact at all points on both mating surfaces is sufficient. Very light finger pressure is enough to accomplish this.

8.Make sure the connectors are properly supported. Relieve any side pressure on the connection from long or heavy devices or cables.

Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench

1.Use a torque wrench to make a final connection. Table 3-1provides information about the torque wrench recommended for use with this calibration kit. A torque wrench is not included in the calibration kit. Refer to Chapter 6 for part number and ordering information.

Table 3-1 Torque Wrench Information

Connector Type	Torque Setting	Torque Tolerance

Type-N	135 N-cm (12 in-lb)	±13.5 N-cm (±1.2 in-lb)

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Contents User’s and Service Guide Agilent Part Number Print Date JulyDocumentation Warranty Contents Troubleshooting General Information Kit Contents Calibration Kit OverviewInstallation of the Calibration Definitions Calibration DefinitionsAdapters OptionsIncoming Inspection Serial Number Record for 85032B Recording the Device Serial NumbersSerial Number Record for 85032E Clarifying the Sex of a Connector Preventive MaintenanceSpecifications Temperature-What to Watch Out For Environmental RequirementsEnvironmental Requirements Parameter LimitsMechanical Characteristics Pin DepthPin Depth Limit Electrical Specifications Supplemental Electrical CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications for 50Ω Type-N Devices Supplemental Electrical CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications 85032B/E Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices ESD Protection Setup Electrostatic DischargeWhat Causes Connector Wear? Visual InspectionLook for Obvious Defects and Damage First Inspect the Mating Plane SurfacesInspect Female Connectors Cleaning ConnectorsUse Compressed Air or Nitrogen Clean the Mating Plane Surfaces ReinspectGaging Connectors Connector Gage AccuracyWhen to Gage Connectors Reading the Connector GageGaging Procedures Gaging Male Type-N ConnectorsGaging Male Type-N Connectors Gaging Female Type-N Connectors Gaging Female Type-N Connectors How to Make a Connection Final Connection Using a Torque WrenchConnections Preliminary ConnectionWrench Positions Connecting the Two-Piece Female Open How to Separate a Connection Handling and StorageHandling and Storage 85032B/E Performance Verification Introduction How Agilent Verifies the Devices in This KitWhere to Send a Kit for Recertification RecertificationLimited Recertification Option How Often to RecertifyRecertification 85032B/E Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Process Troubleshooting FlowchartReturning a Kit or Device to Agilent Contacting AgilentReturning a Kit or Device to Agilent 85032B/E Replaceable Parts Protective End Caps for Connectors Replaceable Parts for the 85032B Calibration KitAdapters included with Option 100b Calibration Kit Storage CaseReplaceable Parts for the 85032B Calibration Kit Replaceable Parts for the 85032E Calibration Kit Connector Cleaning Supplies Replaceable Parts-Items Not Included in the Calibration KitWrenches ESD Protective DevicesIntroduction 85032B/E Standard Definitions Table A-1 Standard Class Assignments Standard Class AssignmentsClass Standard Class Label Blank Form Table A-2 Standard Class Assignments Blank FormCalibration Kit Label Class Standard ClassSetting the System Impedance Nominal Standard DefinitionsTable A-3 Standard Definitions System Z a = 50 Ω Calibration Kit LabelType Min MaxStandardb Offset Freq Number Type 10C0× 10C1× PsDelay Table A-4 Standard Definitions Blank FormSystem Z 0 a = 10C2× 10C3×Index Index-2 85032B/E Index-3