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Agilent Technologies
Z5623A Option H48
Multiport Test Set
User’s and Service Guide
Manufacturing Part Number: Z5623-90016
Printed in USA
June 2005
© Copyright 2000-2002, 2005 Agilent Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Warranty Statement THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITIONS. FURTHER, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AGILENT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AGILENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR FOR INCID
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Safety Notes The following safety notes are used throughout this document. Familiarize yourself with each of these notes and its meaning before performing any of the procedures in this document. WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls
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Contents 1. Instrument Description Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Guaranteed Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Typical Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Elec
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Malfunctioning Command Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Malfunctioning Network Analyzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 4. Calibrating the Network Analyzer Performing the Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Renaming the Calibration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Recalling and Examining Calibrations. . . . .
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Contents Limit Testing for Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Specifying Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Specifying IF Bandwidth and Averaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 Specifying Measurement Type, Title, and Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Setting Up the Limit Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connector Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 General Troubleshooting Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Troubleshooting Power Supply Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Troubleshooting the Front Panel Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Instrument Description This chapter contains the following sections: Overview Specifications Electrical Requirements Environmental Requirements General Characteristics Available Options Cleaning and Shipping Instructions Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1-1
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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 1-1 shows 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 se
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Instrument Description Specifications Specifications Agilent provides two different types of specifications for the test set: Guaranteed performance specs Typical performance specs Typical performance specs have been benchmarked during product development, but are not tested by the factory and are not guaranteed. Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1-3
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Instrument Description Specifications Guaranteed Performance Table 1-1 Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Guaranteed Performance Specs Parameter Specification Frequency Range 300 kHz to 9.0 GHz a b Crosstalk 1) –110 dB c 2) –105 dB d 3) –95 dB e 4) –90 dB f b Return Loss (port active) 1) 24 dB c 2) 18 dB d 3) 14 dB e 4) 9 dB g b Return Loss (port off) 1) 26 dB c 2) 20 dB d 3) 16 dB e 4) 14 dB h b Insertion Loss 1) 1.5 dB c 2) 2.0 dB d 3) 2.5 dB e 4) 3.5 dB Switch Lifetime 5 million cycles i Maximum Inpu
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Instrument Description Specifications Typical Performance Table 1-2 Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Typical Performance Specs Parameter Typical Performance a b Source Power (max) 1) –8.0 dBm c 2) –8.0 dBm d 3) –7.0 dBm e 4) –1.0 dBm f b Dynamic Range (max) 1) 110 dB c 2) 105 dB d 3) 95 dB e 4) 90 dB b Cycle Time (minimum; 1) 430 mS (Dynamic Range = 86 dB) g c IF BW = 35 kHz) 2) 430 mS (Dynamic Range = 89 dB) d 3) 430 mS (Dynamic Range = 78 dB) e 4) 430 mS (Dynamic Range = 71 dB) c Cycle Time (@ 100 d
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Instrument Description Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements The alternating-current (AC) power that is supplied to the test set must meet the following requirements: Voltage: 90 to 250 Vac Frequency: 48 to 66 Hz Available power: 40 watts minimum If the available AC line voltage is outside the 90 to 250 Vac range, an autotransformer that provides third wire continuity to earth ground may be used. Environmental Requirements Operating Environment Indoor use only Operating temperature:
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Instrument Description General Characteristics General Characteristics Weight Net: Approximately 9 kg Shipping: Approximately 20 kg Cabinet Dimensions These dimensions exclude front and rear panel protrusions. 89 mm H by 425 mm W by 500 mm D (3.5 in by 16.75 in by 19.7 in) Miscellaneous Characteristics RF connectors: Type N female Switch type: Mechanical I/O Control: GPIB Available Options UK6 Option UK6 provides a commercial calibration certificate including actual test data. Data includes tes
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Instrument Description Cleaning and Shipping Instructions Cleaning and Shipping Instructions Cleaning Clean the instrument cabinet using a damp cloth only. Shipping Always transport or ship the instrument using the original packaging if possible. If not, comparable packaging must be used. 1-8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48
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2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: Checking the Shipment Recommended Additional Equipment Familiarization with Safety Requirements Electrical Preparations Environmental Preparations Test Set Familiarization Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set Connecting and Turning on the Test Set Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 -1
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Installation Checking the Shipment Checking the Shipment After the test set has been unpacked, keep the original packaging materials so they can be used if you need to transport the instrument. Check the items received against Table 2-1 to make sure you have received everything. Inspect the test set and all accessories for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment. If your test set or any accessories appear to be damaged or missing, call Agilent Technologies. Refer to Chapt
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Installation Recommended Additional Equipment Recommended Additional Equipment The equipment listed in Table 2-2 is not shipped with the test set, but is recommended for use with it. The remainder of this User’s and Service Guide assumes that the user has the listed equipment (or its equivalent) available. Table 2-2 Recommended Equipment Not Supplied With Test Set Description Model Or Part Number Quantity PNA Series Network Agilent Model No. 1 Analyzer E8356A, E8357A, or E8358A Electronic Cal
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Installation Familiarization with Safety Requirements Familiarization with Safety Requirements This document contains two types of safety notices: Warnings and Cautions. A Warning denotes a hazard that may endanger the operator. A Caution denotes a hazard that may endanger the instrument. Before proceeding to the Electrical Preparations described in the next section, turn to Chapter 9, “Safety and Regulatory Information,” and review the Warnings, Cautions, and safety markings that apply to t
