Calibrating the Network | Agilent Technologies Z5623A instruction

4	Calibrating the Network
	Analyzer

This chapter shows you how to calibrate the network analyzer so that it can be used to verify the performance of the test set.

The calibration technique presented in this chapter uses an Electronic Calibration (ECal) Module and is by far the easiest of all 2-port calibration techniques. Consult the Help facility built into the PNA Series Network Analyzer for a comprehensive tutorial on this calibration method and on many others.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Performing the Calibration

• Renaming the Calibration File

• Recalling and Examining Calibrations

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Manufacturing Part Number Z5623-90016 June Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 DFARS/Restricted Rights Notice Warranty Statement Safety Notes Page Contents Calibrating the Network Analyzer Measuring Multiport Devices Contacting Agilent Instrument Description Overview Typical Equipment Setup Specifications Guaranteed Performance Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Guaranteed Performance SpecsParameter Specification Typical Performance Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Typical Performance SpecsParameter Typical Performance Non-Operating Storage Conditions Electrical RequirementsEnvironmental Requirements Operating Environment Miscellaneous Characteristics General CharacteristicsWeight Cabinet Dimensions Cleaning and Shipping Instructions CleaningShipping Installation Accessories Supplied with Z5623A Option H48 Checking the ShipmentDescription Agilent Part Number Quantity Recommended Additional Equipment Recommended Equipment Not Supplied With Test SetDescription Model Or Part Number Quantity Electrical Preparations Familiarization with Safety Requirements Electrical Preparations Power Cables Ventilation Clearance Requirements Environmental Preparations Example of an Antistatic Workstation Front Panel Features Test Set FamiliarizationFront Panel Port Connection Status LCD Rear Panel Rear Panel Features Line Fuse Setting the Gpib Address of the Test Set Gpib Address SwitchesEquation Connecting and Turning on the Test Set RF Cables Connecting Network Analyzer to Test SetLength Purpose Detailed Equipment Connection Diagram Connecting and Turning on the Test Set Using the Network Analyzer to System Menu Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set SICL/GPIB Window Interactive Control window PNA DeskTop User Controller Window Manual Control Window Step How to Send a Manual Command This section explains several common errors Common Errors in Manual Commands List of Gpib Commands Test Port Commands Connection PathCommand Ooooo Loool Restoring the Analyzer to its Normal Configuration Recovery Procedure Disaster RecoveryMalfunctioning Command Window Symptoms 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 15 Gpib Device Disabling Message Malfunctioning Network Analyzer Calibrating the Network Calibrating the Network Analyzer Performing the Calibration Calibration Menu on Network Analyzer Cal Type Window When It Is First Opened Electronic Calibration Window 10 Cal Wizard Window After Cal Is Complete 11 My Computer Window Renaming the Calibration File 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 Name of Calibration File 20 The Cal File After It Has Been Renamed How to Recall a Calibration Recalling and Examining CalibrationsMethod 1. Calibration File Is Not On Quick Recall List 22 File Recall Window How to Turn a Calibration On and Off Method 2. Calibration File Is On Quick Recall ListCorrection On/Off button 25 Calibration Turned On 27 Calibration Properties Button How to Examine the Properties of a Calibration Performance Verification Setting Test Limits Equation 5-1 How to Set Test LimitsMeasurement Band KHz 1.3 GHz Set Parameter Specification Measurement Test Limit Uncertainty Test Strategy Return Loss Insertion Loss Crosstalk Setting Up Limit Testing Limit Test FilesTest Name File Name Limit Testing for Insertion Loss Recalling the CalibrationSpecifying Measurement Type, Title, and Scaling Title... Button Title Entry Window With Insertion Loss Entered Scale Window With Default Values Limit Test... Button Setting Up the Limit Table 11 Completed Limit Table for Insertion Loss Empty Limit Table Limit Table Entries for Insertion Loss 12 Turning On Limit Testing and Limit Line Display Turning On Limit Lines and Limit Testing 14 Save As... Button 15 Save As... Window Checking the Limit Test File 17 Insertion Loss Test Setup, Cal File Recalled 18 Insertion Loss Test Setup, Limit Test File Recalled 19 Title Entry Window With Return Loss Port Active Entered Limit Testing for Return Loss Port Active Segment Beginning Ending Number Type Stimulus Response Limit Table Entries for Return Loss Port Active 22 Return Loss Port Active Limit Test On ECal Module Saving the Limit Test File Setting Up Limit Testing Limit Table Entries for Return Loss Port Off Limit Testing for Return Loss Port OffRecalling the Port Active Limit Test File Specifying the Title Recalling the Limit Test File 24 Completed Limit Table for Return Loss Port Off Specifying Output Power Limit Testing for Crosstalk 26 Power Window with Default Values 28 The if Bandwidth... Button Specifying if Bandwidth and Averaging 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 38 Completed Limit Table for Crosstalk Limit Table Entries for Crosstalk Turning On Limit Lines and Limit Testing Measurements Using The Reflection Port Verifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss Specifications Measurements Using The Transmission Port Pass/Fail Test Results For Insertion Loss And Return Loss Verifying Crosstalk Specs 40 Setup for Measuring Crosstalk of Test Set Test Ports Result Pass/Fail Test Results for Crosstalk Measuring Multiport Devices Calibrating the Test System Calibrating the Test System Calibrating the Test System Advanced Topics Query What the test set sends in response Using an External Computer to Control the Test SetGpib Queries Gpib Queries Languages Switch CountUsing Rocky Mountain Basic RMB Using Quick Basic or Visual Basic HpibEolhHpib7,,0 disable EOL Using Hpvee Using National Instruments Visa Control Line Commands for 9-Pin Connector Using the Control Lines Connector Control Lines Suggested External Circuitry Switch Driver Circuit For Use With Control Lines Connector Adjustable Voltage Regulator Circuit Using the Control Lines Connector Service Z5623A Option H48 Block Diagram Adjustments A1 Power Supply Theory Theory of OperationSystem Theory A2 Controller and A3 Switch Driver Board Theory Connector ReplacementA4 Front Panel Display Theory Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting NotesTroubleshooting Power Supply Problems Troubleshooting the Controller and Switch Driver Boards Troubleshooting the Front Panel Board List of Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts for Z5623A Option H48Reference Description Part Number Quantity Designator Replaceable Parts for Z5623A Option H48 Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Information Safety Information Instrument Markings Laermangabe Noise Declaration Regulatory InformationStatement of Compliance with IEC Declaration of Compliance with German Noise Requirements Regulatory Information Contacting Agilent Europe Contacting AgilentAmericas Asia Pacific and Japan