Agilent Technologies Z5623A manual

Agilent Technologies

Z5623A Option H48

Multiport Test Set

User’s and Service Guide

Manufacturing Part Number:Z5623-90016

Printed in USA

June 2005

Contents

Main Warranty Statement DFARS/Restricted Rights Notice Safety Notes Statement of Compliance Definitions Page Contents 1. Instrument Description 2. Installation 3. Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set 4. Calibrating the Network Analyzer 5. Performance Verification Contents 6. Measuring Multiport Devices 7. Advanced Topics 8. Service 9. Safety and Regulatory Information 10. Contacting Agilent 1 Instrument Description Overview Page Guaranteed Performance Typical Performance Electrical Requirements Environmental Requirements Operating Environment Non-Operating Storage Conditions General Characteristics Weig ht Cabinet Dimensions Miscellaneous Characteristics Available Options Page 2Installation Checking the Shipment Recommended Additional Equipment a. Or equivalent b. Available from Peracom Networks, Inc., Cary, North Carolina (www.peracom.com). Familiarization with Safety Requirements Electrical Preparations Page 2 -6 Agilent Technologies Z5623AOption H48 Installation Electrical Preparations Plug Type Figure 2-2 Power Cables Cable Part Number Plug Description Length cm (in.) Environmental Preparations Page Test Set Familiarization Front Panel Page Rear Panel Page Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set ADDRESS: 016 0= 188= 144= 020= 020= Connecting and Turning on the Test Set Agilent Technologies Z5623AOption H48 2 -15 Installation Connecting and Turning on the Test Set Figure 2-9 Detailed Equipment Connection Diagram Page 3 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set Click on Page Page Page How to Send a Manual Command Common Errors in Manual Commands This section explains several common errors. A List of GPIB Commands Page To connect all test ports to their internal 50 loads, send the following command: a. Page Disaster Recovery Malfunctioning Command Window Page Page Page Page Malfunctioning Network Analyzer 4 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Performing the Calibration Page Page Page Page Renaming the Calibration File Page Page Page Page Page Page Recalling and Examining Calibrations How to Recall a Calibration Page How to Turn a Calibration On and Off Page Page 5Performance Verification Setting Test Limits Test Limit Specification Measurement Uncertainty= Page Test Strategy Insertion Loss Return Loss Crosstalk Setting Up Limit Testing Limit Testing for Insertion Loss Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Limit Testing for Return Loss (Port Active) Page Page Page Page Limit Testing for Return Loss (Port Off) Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Verifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss Specifications Measurements Using The Reflection Port Measurements Using The Transmission Port Table 5-8 Pass/Fail Test Results For Insertion Loss And Return Loss Verifying Crosstalk Specs Page Page Calibrating the Test System Calibration and Test Page Page Using an External Computer to Control the Test Set GPIB Queries Languages Page Page Using the Control Lines Connector Suggested External Circuitry Figure 7-2 Switch Driver Circuit For Use With Control Lines Connector Page Page Page 8 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623AOption H48 Service Adjustments Port 8 Port 5 Adjustments There are no adjustments for the test set. Figure 8-1 Z5623A Option H48 Block Diagram A3 Driver Daughter Board A2 Controller Interface Mother Board A1 Power Supply Theory of Operation System Theory A1 Power Supply Theory A2 Controller and A3 Switch Driver Board Theory A4 Front Panel Display Theory Connector Replacement Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Notes Troubleshooting Power Supply Problems Troubleshooting the Front Panel Board Troubleshooting the Controller and Switch Driver Boards List of Replaceable Parts Page Page Safety Information Warni ngs Cautions Instrument Markings Regulatory Information Page Page 10 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623AOption H48 Contacting Agilent Contacting Agilent Contacting Agilent By internet, phone, or fax, get assistance with all your test and measurement needs. Asia Pacific and Japan Europe