Agilent Technologies 85054-90049 manual Gaging the Sliding Load

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Gaging Connectors

Gaging the Sliding Load

Gage the sliding load before each use. If the sliding load pin depth is out of the observed pin depth limits listed in Table 2-2 on page 2-4, refer to “Adjusting the Sliding Load Pin Depth” on page 3-13.

NOTE

Always hold a connector gage by the gage barrel, below the dial indicator.

 

This gives the best stability, and improves measurement accuracy. (Cradling

 

the gage in your hand or holding it by the dial applies stress to the gage

 

plunger mechanism through the dial indicator housing.)

 

 

 

 

NOTE

The sliding load uses a plastic centering bead to support its center conductor

 

when pin depth is adjusted and gaged and when the load is stored. Remove

 

this support bead from the sliding load before you connect the load for an

 

electrical calibration. Reinsert this support bead when you’ve finished using

 

the sliding load.

 

 

1.Select the proper gage for your connector. Refer to “Replaceable Parts for the 85054B Calibration Kit” on page 6-2for gage part numbers.

2.Inspect and clean the gage, gage master, and device to be gaged. Refer to “Visual Inspection” on page 3-3and “Cleaning Connectors” on page 3-4earlier in this chapter.

3.Zero the connector gage as described in either Step 3 on page 3-8(for a male gage) or Step 3 on page 3-10(for a female gage)

4.Remove the center conductor protective cap from the sliding load.

5.Loosen the center conductor pull-back nut completely, and press the center-conductor cap to extend the center conductor beyond the end of the connector. With the sliding ring pulled back approximately 0.5 inch, install a centering bead (if not already installed) in the connector end of the sliding load.

6.Continue to press the center conductor cap and mate the center conductor of the sliding load with the gage’s center conductor.

CAUTION The sliding load center conductor can be damaged if the sliding load is not held in line when mating the load to a connector. Always line up the sliding load when connecting or removing it from a connector.

7.Mate the outer conductor of the sliding load with the outer conductor of the gage. Torque the connection with a 3/4 inch torque wrench to approximately 135 N-cm

(12 in-lb). Retighten the center conductor pull-back nut. It will “click” when it is tight.

8.Gently tap the barrel of the gage with your finger to settle the gage reading.

9.Read the gage indicator dial. If the needle had moved clockwise, the center conductor is protruding and the value is determined by the black numbers. If the needle had moved counterclockwise, the center conductor is recessed by an amount determined by the red numbers.

10.For maximum accuracy, measure the connector a minimum of three times and take an average of the readings.

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Contents User’s and Service Guide Manufacturing Part Number Print Date JuneDocumentation Warranty Contents Replaceable Parts General Information Kit Contents Calibration Kit OverviewCalibration Definitions Equipment Required but Not SuppliedIncoming Inspection Serial Numbers Recording the Device Serial NumbersSerial Number Record for the 85054B Calibration Kits Documented in This Manual Calibration Kit History85054B Kits with Serial Prefix 2906A Precision Slotless Connectors Clarifying the Sex of a Connector Preventive MaintenanceSpecifications Temperature-What to Watch Out For Environmental RequirementsEnvironmental Requirements Mechanical Characteristics Pin DepthPin Depth Limits Electrical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsCertification Electrical Specifications 85054B Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices ESD Protection Setup Electrostatic DischargeLook for Obvious Defects and Damage First What Causes Connector Wear?Visual Inspection Inspect the Mating Plane SurfacesCleaning Connectors Inspect the Precision Slotless Connectors femaleUse Compressed Air or Nitrogen Clean the Mating Plane Surfaces InspectGaging 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 Gaging the Sliding Load Adjusting the Sliding Load Pin Depth Gaging the Sliding Load Pin DepthGaging Connectors Adjusting the Sliding Load Pin Depth Connections How to Make a ConnectionFinal Connection Using a Torque Wrench Preliminary ConnectionWrench Positions Connecting the Sliding Load How to Separate a Connection Connecting the Sliding LoadUsing the Sliding Load 10 Using the Sliding Load Handling and Storage Performance Verification Introduction How Agilent Verifies the Devices in This KitWhere to Send a Kit for Recertification RecertificationHow Often to Recertify Recertification 85054B Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Process Troubleshooting FlowchartContacting Agilent Where to Look for More InformationReturning a Kit or Device to Agilent Contacting AgilentReturning a Kit or Device to Agilent 85054B Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts for the 85054B Calibration Kit AdaptersItem No Description Replaceable Parts-Items Not Included in the Calibration Kit ESD Protective DevicesReplaceable Parts for the 85054B Calibration Kit More Replaceable Parts for the 85054B Calibration Kit Standard Definitions Version Changes Standard Class Assignments Class Standard Class LabelCalibration Kit Label N 50 Ω If you are performing a TRL calibration If you are performing a TRM calibrationIf you are performing an LRM calibration Standard Class Assignments Blank Forms Table A-4 Blank Form for the 8510 Network AnalyzerS11A S11B S11C S22A S22B S22C Table A-6 Blank Form for the PNA Series Network Analyzers Standard Class Assignments Setting the System Impedance Nominal Standard DefinitionsTable A-7 Standard Definitions for the 8510 Network Analyzer Calibration Kit Label N 50 Ω Frequency Standardb Offset GHzc Table A-10 Blank Form for the 8510 Network Analyzer Coax or Waveguide Standard LabelSystem Z 0 a = 50.0 Ω Frequency Standard b Offset GHz c Nominal Standard Definitions 85054B Index Index-2 85054B Index-3

85054-90049 specifications

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