Overview, Typical Equipment Setup | Agilent Technologies Z5623A

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Instrument Description

Overview

Overview

The Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Multiport Test Set is designed for use with 50 Ω Network Analyzers such as the Agilent PNA Series (Models E8356A, E8357A, and E8358A). Figure 1-1shows a typical equipment setup.

The test set reduces the time required to test multiport devices having up to eight ports (distribution amplifiers, taps, switches, couplers, etc.). It does this by reducing the number of device reconnects the operator must perform. The test set can connect each of its test ports to any of the following:

•Reflection Port

•Transmission Port

•50 Ω termination internal to the test set. Switching is performed with mechanical switches.

The test set is controlled by means of its GPIB interface. The control can be performed either by a PNA Series network analyzer or by an external computer.

This User's and Service Guide documents the use of the test set with an Agilent E8358A network analyzer.

Typical Equipment Setup

Network Analyzer

Port 1	Port 2
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Agilent Technologies Z5623A manual Overview, Typical Equipment Setup

Contents

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Manufacturing Part Number Z5623-90016 June Warranty Statement DFARS/Restricted Rights Notice Safety Notes Page Contents Calibrating the Network Analyzer Measuring Multiport Devices Contacting Agilent Instrument Description Typical Equipment Setup Overview Specifications Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Guaranteed Performance Specs Guaranteed PerformanceParameter Specification Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Typical Performance Specs Typical PerformanceParameter Typical Performance Operating Environment Electrical RequirementsEnvironmental Requirements Non-Operating Storage Conditions Cabinet Dimensions General CharacteristicsWeight Miscellaneous Characteristics Cleaning Cleaning and Shipping InstructionsShipping Installation Checking the Shipment Accessories Supplied with Z5623A Option H48Description Agilent Part Number Quantity Recommended Equipment Not Supplied With Test Set Recommended Additional EquipmentDescription Model Or Part Number Quantity Familiarization with Safety Requirements Electrical Preparations Electrical Preparations Power Cables Environmental Preparations Ventilation Clearance Requirements Example of an Antistatic Workstation Test Set Familiarization Front Panel FeaturesFront Panel Port Connection Status LCD Rear Panel Features Rear Panel Line Fuse Gpib Address Switches Setting the Gpib Address of the Test SetEquation RF Cables Connecting Network Analyzer to Test Set Connecting and Turning on the Test SetLength Purpose Detailed Equipment Connection Diagram Connecting and Turning on the Test Set Using the Network Analyzer to Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set System Menu SICL/GPIB Window PNA DeskTop Interactive Control window User Controller Window Manual Control Window How to Send a Manual Command Step Common Errors in Manual Commands This section explains several common errors Test Port Commands Connection Path List of Gpib CommandsCommand Ooooo Loool Restoring the Analyzer to its Normal Configuration Symptoms Disaster RecoveryMalfunctioning Command Window Recovery Procedure Network Analyzer Screen With Four Applications Running 10 Analyzer Screen After Right-Click On My Computer Icon 12 Hardware Tab In System Properties Window 13 Device Manager Window Malfunctioning Network Analyzer 15 Gpib Device Disabling Message Calibrating the Network Performing the Calibration Calibrating the Network Analyzer Calibration Menu on Network Analyzer Cal Type Window When It Is First Opened Electronic Calibration Window 10 Cal Wizard Window After Cal Is Complete Renaming the Calibration File 11 My Computer Window 12 Root Directory of the C Drive 14 C\Program Files\Agilent Directory 16 Directory Containing Cal Files 18 Cal File Highlighted 19 Preparing to Rename the Cal File 20 The Cal File After It Has Been Renamed Name of Calibration File Recalling and Examining Calibrations How to Recall a CalibrationMethod 1. Calibration File Is Not On Quick Recall List 22 File Recall Window Method 2. Calibration File Is On Quick Recall List How to Turn a Calibration On and OffCorrection On/Off button 25 Calibration Turned On How to Examine the Properties of a Calibration 27 Calibration Properties Button Performance Verification Equation 5-1 How to Set Test Limits Setting Test LimitsMeasurement Band KHz 1.3 GHz Parameter Specification Measurement Test Limit Uncertainty Set Test Strategy Insertion Loss Return Loss Crosstalk Limit Test Files Setting Up Limit TestingTest Name File Name Recalling the Calibration Limit Testing for Insertion LossSpecifying Measurement Type, Title, and Scaling Title... Button Title Entry Window With Insertion Loss Entered Scale Window With Default Values Setting Up the Limit Table Limit Test... Button Empty Limit Table Limit Table Entries for Insertion Loss 11 Completed Limit Table for Insertion Loss Turning On Limit Lines and Limit Testing 12 Turning On Limit Testing and Limit Line Display 14 Save As... Button 15 Save As... Window 17 Insertion Loss Test Setup, Cal File Recalled Checking the Limit Test File 18 Insertion Loss Test Setup, Limit Test File Recalled Limit Testing for Return Loss Port Active 19 Title Entry Window With Return Loss Port Active Entered Limit Table Entries for Return Loss Port Active Segment Beginning Ending Number Type Stimulus Response 22 Return Loss Port Active Limit Test On ECal Module Saving the Limit Test File Setting Up Limit Testing Specifying the Title Limit Testing for Return Loss Port OffRecalling the Port Active Limit Test File Limit Table Entries for Return Loss Port Off 24 Completed Limit Table for Return Loss Port Off Recalling the Limit Test File Limit Testing for Crosstalk Specifying Output Power 26 Power Window with Default Values Specifying if Bandwidth and Averaging 28 The if Bandwidth... Button 30 if Bandwidth Window with Value Desired for Crosstalk 32 Average Window with Default Settings 34 The Status Bar Button Setting Up Limit Testing 36 The Scale... Button Limit Table Entries for Crosstalk 38 Completed Limit Table for Crosstalk Turning On Limit Lines and Limit Testing Verifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss Specifications Measurements Using The Reflection Port Measurements Using The Transmission Port Pass/Fail Test Results For Insertion Loss And Return Loss 40 Setup for Measuring Crosstalk of Test Set Verifying Crosstalk Specs Pass/Fail Test Results for Crosstalk Test Ports Result Measuring Multiport Devices Calibrating the Test System Calibrating the Test System Calibrating the Test System Advanced Topics Gpib Queries Using an External Computer to Control the Test SetGpib Queries Query What the test set sends in response Using Quick Basic or Visual Basic Switch CountUsing Rocky Mountain Basic RMB Languages Using Hpvee HpibEolhHpib7,,0 disable EOL Using National Instruments Visa Using the Control Lines Connector Control Line Commands for 9-Pin Connector Suggested External Circuitry Control Lines Switch Driver Circuit For Use With Control Lines Connector Adjustable Voltage Regulator Circuit Using the Control Lines Connector Service Adjustments Z5623A Option H48 Block Diagram Theory of Operation A1 Power Supply TheorySystem Theory Connector Replacement A2 Controller and A3 Switch Driver Board TheoryA4 Front Panel Display Theory General Troubleshooting Notes TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Power Supply Problems Troubleshooting the Front Panel Board Troubleshooting the Controller and Switch Driver Boards Replaceable Parts for Z5623A Option H48 List of Replaceable PartsReference Description Part Number Quantity Designator Replaceable Parts for Z5623A Option H48 Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Information Safety Information Instrument Markings Declaration of Compliance with German Noise Requirements Regulatory InformationStatement of Compliance with IEC Laermangabe Noise Declaration Regulatory Information Contacting Agilent Asia Pacific and Japan Contacting AgilentAmericas Europe