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Page 2 - ii; Warranty Statement; DFARS/Restricted Rights Notice

ii 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 A...

Page 3 - iii; Safety Notes; WARNING; Statement of Compliance; (temperature –0 to 55

iii 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...

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Page 5 - Contents; Instrument Description

Contents Contents-1 1. Instrument Description Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Guaranteed Pe...

Page 7 - Measuring Multiport Devices

Contents Contents-3 Limit Testing for Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Specifying Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26Specifying IF Bandwidth and Averaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 9 - Instrument Description; This chapter contains the following sections:

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1- 1 1 Instrument Description This chapter contains the following sections: • Overview • Specifications • Electrical Requirements • Environmental Requirements • General Characteristics • Available Options • Cleaning and Shipping Instructions

Page 10 - Overview; NOTE; Typical Equipment Setup

1-2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 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 tes...

Page 11 - Specifications; • Guaranteed performance specs

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1- 3 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 developm...

Page 12 - Guaranteed Performance; Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Guaranteed Performance Specs; Parameter

1-4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 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 Crosstalk a 1) –110 dB b 2) –105 dB c 3) –95 dB d 4) –90 dB e Return Los...

Page 13 - Typical Performance; Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Typical Performance Specs; a. Power measured at test ports 1-8 on Z5623A Option

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1- 5 Instrument Description Specifications Typical Performance Table 1-2 Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Typical Performance Specs Parameter Typical Performance Source Power (max) a 1) –8.0 dBm b 2) –8.0 dBm c 3) –7.0 dBm d 4) –1.0 dBm e Dynamic Range (max) f 1) 110 ...

Page 14 - Electrical Requirements; Available power: 40 watts minimum; Environmental Requirements; Operating Environment; Indoor use only; CAUTION; Non-Operating Storage Conditions

1-6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 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 ...

Page 15 - General Characteristics; Weight; Net: Approximately 9 kg; Cabinet Dimensions; These dimensions exclude front and rear panel protrusions.; Miscellaneous Characteristics; RF connectors: Type N female; Available Options; Rack Ear Mounts

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1- 7 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....

Page 16 - Cleaning and Shipping Instructions; Cleaning; Clean the instrument cabinet using a damp cloth only.; Shipping

1-8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 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, co...

Page 17 - Installation

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 - 1 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 ...

Page 18 - Checking the Shipment; Check the items received against; Accessories Supplied with Z5623A Option H48; Description

2 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 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 ha...

Page 19 - Recommended Additional Equipment; The equipment listed in; Recommended Equipment Not Supplied With Test Set

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 - 3 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...

Page 20 - Familiarization with Safety Requirements; A Warning denotes a hazard that may endanger the operator.; Electrical Preparations; “Electrical Requirements” on page 1-6

2 -4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 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 ...

Page 21 - Protective Earth Ground

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 - 5 Installation Electrical Preparations Figure 2-1 Protective Earth Ground WARNING This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted into a socket outlet provid...

Page 22 - Power Cables

2 -6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Installation Electrical Preparations Figure 2-2 Power Cables L N E 250V 250V L N E 250V E L N N L E 250V 125V E E N N L L E E N N L L 220V 230V 250V E L N N L E N E L 125V E E N N L L E E N N L L Plug Type a Cable Part Number Plug Description b 8120-8705 S...

Page 23 - Environmental Preparations; “Environmental Requirements” on page 1-6; Ventilation Clearance Requirements

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 - 7 Installation Environmental Preparations Environmental Preparations 1. Ensure that the “Environmental Requirements” on page 1-6 are met. 2. If you are installing the test set into a cabinet, ensure there are at least two inches of clearance around the side...

Page 24 - Set up a static safe workstation such as the one shown in; Example of an Antistatic Workstation

2 -8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Installation Environmental Preparations 3. Set up a static safe workstation such as the one shown in Figure 2-4 . Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Figure 2-4 Example of an Antistatic Workstation

Page 25 - Test Set Familiarization; Front Panel; Front Panel Features; connectors that are used to connect to the device; The GROUND Connector; Test Ports 1 through 8

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 - 9 Installation Test Set Familiarization Test Set Familiarization This section familiarizes the user with various front and rear panel features of the test set. Front Panel Figure 2-5 Front Panel Features POWER ON Switch The POWER ON Switch turns the AC powe...

Page 26 - The PORT CONNECTION Status LCD; The PORT CONNECTION Status LCD displays the following:; The CONTROL LINES Connector; “Using the Control

2 -10 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Installation Test Set Familiarization The PORT CONNECTION Status LCD The PORT CONNECTION Status LCD displays the following: • Which test port is connected to the REFLECTION port • Which test port is connected to the TRANSMISSION port • The status (O = “Op...

Page 27 - Rear Panel; Rear Panel Features; “Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set” on page 2-13; Line Module

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 - 11 Installation Test Set Familiarization Rear Panel Figure 2-6 Rear Panel Features GPIB Connector This connector allows the test set to be controlled either by the network analyzer or by an external controller. GPIB Address Switches The GPIB Address Switche...

Page 28 - The Line Fuse; illustrates where the fuses are and; Location of Line Fuses

2 -12 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Installation Test Set Familiarization The Line Fuse The line fuse (F 3 A/250 V, part number 2110-0780) and a spare reside within the line module. Figure 2-7 illustrates where the fuses are and how to access them. Figure 2-7 Location of Line Fuses

Page 29 - Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set; . A diagram of the switch bank is presented; GPIB Address Switches; we obtain; Sum

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 - 13 Installation Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set Setting the GPIB Address of the Test Set A bank of five switches is used to set the GPIB address of the test set. The switch bank is located on the rear panel of the test set and is shown in Figure 2-...

Page 30 - Connecting and Turning on the Test Set; Make the connections shown in; RF Cables Connecting Network Analyzer to Test Set; Length

2 -14 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Installation Connecting and Turning on the Test Set NOTE The test set is shipped from the factory with the GPIB address set to 12. Connecting and Turning on the Test Set Make the connections shown in Figure 2-9, “Detailed Equipment Connection Diagram.” Th...

Page 31 - Detailed Equipment Connection Diagram

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 - 15 Installation Connecting and Turning on the Test Set Figure 2-9 Detailed Equipment Connection Diagram Network Analyzer Port 2 ReflectionPort Transmission Port Z5623A Option H48 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Test Ports RF Cables USB Port Port 1 USB Quad Hub Port 1 Port ...

Page 34 - Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set; Make sure that all connections shown in; System; menu, scroll down to; Configure

3-2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set Step 1. Make sure that all connections shown in Figure 2-9 on page 2-15 have been made. Step 2. Make sure that b...

Page 35 - System Controller; and then; OK; . See also the magnified; Minimize Window

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3- 3 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set Step 4. In the SICL/GPIB window, click System Controller and then OK . See Figure 3-2, “SICL/GPIB Window.” Figure 3-2 SICL/GPIB Window Step 5. Locate the Mini...

Page 36 - See

3-4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set Step 6. On the desktop, double-click the Measurement & Automation icon. See Figure 3-4, “PNA DeskTop.” Figure 3-4 PNA DeskTop Step 7. From the Measurement ...

Page 37 - When the; User Controller Window; When the prompt

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3- 5 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set Step 9. When the C:\Progam Files\National Instruments\ NI-488.2\ bin\ibic.exe window appears, type ibdev . See Figure 3-6, “User Controller Window.” . Then yo...

Page 38 - windows are; Manual Control Window

3-6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set Step 12. Use the mouse to size and position the PNA Series Network Analyzer window and the command window ( C:\Progam Files\National Instruments \NI-488.2\bin\...

Page 39 - How to Send a Manual Command; Preparing the Analyzer

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3- 7 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set How to Send a Manual Command How to Send a Manual Command This procedure assumes the following: • The instructions in the previous section (“ Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set ”) have been per...

Page 40 - Common Errors in Manual Commands; This section explains several common errors.; Common Errors in Manual Commands

3-8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Common Errors in Manual Commands NOTE It is possible to issue several commands in a single line. For example, the following string connects the Reflection port to Test Port #2, connects the Transmission por...

Page 41 - A List of GPIB Commands; Reflection port of the test set.; Test Port Commands

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3- 9 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set A List of GPIB Commands A List of GPIB Commands NOTE Every Test Port is connected to one and only one of the following at any instant: • Reflection port of the test set. • Transmission port of the test set...

Page 43 - To connect all test ports to their internal 50; Control Line Commands

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3- 11 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set A List of GPIB Commands To connect all test ports to their internal 50 Ω loads, send the following command: OUTPUT 712;"*all_term" 17 00010001 LOOOL 18 00010010 LOOLO 19 00010011 LOOLL 20 00010100...

Page 44 - Restoring the Analyzer to its Normal Configuration; In the analyzer window, click; on the menu bar, then scroll; allows other devices to control the analyzer.

3-12 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Restoring the Analyzer to its Normal Configuration Restoring the Analyzer to its Normal Configuration It is a good idea to restore the analyzer to its normal configuration once you are finished using the a...

Page 45 - Disaster Recovery; Malfunctioning Command Window; Symptoms; No ud0: prompt is returned when the ibclr command is executed.; Recovery Procedure; Close every application that is running.

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3- 13 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Disaster Recovery Disaster Recovery This section provides recovery procedures for the following problems: • Malfunctioning Command Window • Malfunctioning Network Analyzer Malfunctioning Command Window Sy...

Page 46 - Network Analyzer Screen With Four Applications Running

3-14 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Disaster Recovery Figure 3-8 Network Analyzer Screen With Four Applications Running Figure 3-9 Network Analyzer Screen With No Applications Running Four applications running No applications running

Page 47 - Right; Analyzer Screen After Right-Click On “My Computer” Icon; Click; Properties; in the drop-down menu. A “System Properties”; “System Properties” Window

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3- 15 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Disaster Recovery Step 2. Right -click on the “My Computer” icon on the network analyzer screen. A drop-down menu will appear as shown in Figure 3-10 . Figure 3-10 Analyzer Screen After Right-Click On “My...

Page 48 - Hardware; Figure

3-16 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Disaster Recovery Step 4. Click the Hardware tab shown in Figure 3-11 . The result is shown in Figure 3-12 . Figure 3-12 “Hardware” Tab In “System Properties” Window Step 5. Click the Device Manager button...

Page 49 - Device Manager Window; Disable

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3- 17 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Disaster Recovery Figure 3-13 Device Manager Window Figure 3-14 Device Manager Window With “AT-GPIB/TNT” Icon Visible Step 7. Right -click on the “AT-GPIB/TNT” icon. A menu will pop up. Step 8. Click Disa...

Page 50 - GPIB Device Disabling Message; Enable; “Preparing the Analyzer to; Malfunctioning Network Analyzer

3-18 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test Set Disaster Recovery Figure 3-15 GPIB Device Disabling Message Step 10. Right -click on the “AT-GPIB/TNT” icon once again. A menu will pop up. Step 11. Click Enable on the menu. Step 12. Close the Device Mana...

Page 52 - Performing the Calibration; Calibrating the Network Analyzer

4-2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Performing the Calibration Performing the Calibration Step 1. Make the connections shown in Figure 4-1 . The figure shows two RF cables connecting the two ports of the network analyzer to the two ports of the ECal Module. Th...

Page 53 - Calibration

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4- 3 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Performing the Calibration Step 2. Press the Preset button on the Network Analyzer. Step 3. Verify that the Ready light on the ECal Module is green. Step 4. On the network analyzer, click Calibration on the menu bar, then c...

Page 54 - Cal Type Window When It Is First Opened

4-4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Performing the Calibration Figure 4-4 Cal Type Window When It Is First Opened Step 6. Click the Full SOLT 2-Port button. The result is shown in Figure 4-5 . Figure 4-5 Cal Type Window After Selecting “Full SOLT 2-Port” Step ...

Page 56 - Cal Wizard Window After Cal Is Complete; Get a pen or pencil and a piece of paper.; button. The calibration will now be saved to disk in the

4-6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Performing the Calibration Or repeat your cal.” Figure 4-10 Cal Wizard Window After Cal Is Complete Step 14. Get a pen or pencil and a piece of paper. Step 16 will ask you to write down a filename. Step 15. Click the OK butt...

Page 57 - Renaming the Calibration File; of “Preparing the Analyzer to Control the Test Set”; “My Computer” Window

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4- 7 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Renaming the Calibration File Renaming the Calibration File In this section you will rename the calibration file to make it easier to identify and retrieve. Step 1. Minimize the network analyzer window. (If you are not sure...

Page 58 - Root Directory of the C: Drive; The window shown in

4-8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Renaming the Calibration File Step 4. The window shown in Figure 4-12 will pop up. Click the “Program Files” icon. Figure 4-12 Root Directory of the C: Drive Step 5. The window shown in Figure 4-13 will pop up. Click the “Ag...

Page 60 - Type; button above the files so that they will; Directory Containing Cal Files

4-10 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Renaming the Calibration File Step 8. The window shown in Figure 4-16 will pop up. It contains all of the calibration files. Click the Type button above the files so that they will be listed by file type. The result is show...

Page 61 - Move the cursor over the filename that was copied down in; Cal File Highlighted

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4- 11 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Renaming the Calibration File Step 9. Move the cursor over the filename that was copied down in Step 16 of “ Performing the Calibration ” on page 4-6 . (If you were not able to copy down the filename, select the “.cst” fil...

Page 62 - File; on the menu bar, then scroll down and click the; Rename; button as shown in; Preparing to Rename the Cal File

4-12 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Renaming the Calibration File Step 11. Click File on the menu bar, then scroll down and click the Rename button as shown in Figure 4-19 . Figure 4-19 Preparing to Rename the Cal File

Page 63 - Give the file a new name that includes the following:; The Cal File After It Has Been Renamed; Record the new name of the calibration file in; Name of Calibration File

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4- 13 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Renaming the Calibration File Step 12. Give the file a new name that includes the following: • The date the cal was performed • The suffix “.cst” For example, if the calibration was performed on 6/17/01, a filename of “cal...

Page 64 - Recalling and Examining Calibrations; This section contains the following subsections:; How to Recall a Calibration; is clicked on the menu bar. The; Method 1. Calibration File Is Not On “Quick Recall” List; In the network analyzer window, click; Recall

4-14 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Recalling and Examining Calibrations Recalling and Examining Calibrations This section contains the following subsections: • How to Recall a Calibration • How to Turn a Calibration On and Off • How to Examine the Properties...

Page 65 - The Recall window shown in; File Recall Window

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4- 15 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Recalling and Examining Calibrations Step 2. The Recall window shown in Figure 4-22 will pop up. Move the horizontal scroll box until the desired calibration file is visible, then click on it. The window will momentarily a...

Page 66 - Method 2. Calibration File Is On “Quick Recall” List; How to Turn a Calibration On and Off

4-16 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Recalling and Examining Calibrations Method 2. Calibration File Is On “Quick Recall” List Click File on the menu bar, then scroll down to the desired calibration file and click it. See Figure 4-24 . The file will immediatel...

Page 67 - Calibration Turned On

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4- 17 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Recalling and Examining Calibrations Figure 4-25 Calibration Turned On Figure 4-26 Calibration Turned Off

Page 68 - How to Examine the Properties of a Calibration; on the menu bar, then scroll down to the; button and click it. See; Calibration Properties Button; Calibration Properties Window

4-18 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Calibrating the Network Analyzer Recalling and Examining Calibrations How to Examine the Properties of a Calibration Step 1. Click Calibration on the menu bar, then scroll down to the Properties button and click it. See Figure 4-27 . Figure 4-27 Calibratio...

Page 69 - Performance Verification

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 1 5 Performance Verification This chapter contains the following sections: • Setting Test Limits • Test Strategy — Insertion Loss — Return Loss — Crosstalk • Setting Up Limit Testing — Limit Testing for Insertion Loss — Limit Testing for Return Loss (Port A...

Page 70 - Setting Test Limits; How to Set Test Limits; Test Limit; Measurement Uncertainties for Performance Verification Tests; Measurement

5 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Setting Test Limits Setting Test Limits A test limit is the pass/fail criterion for a measurement. A test limit can be either a maximum limit or a minimum limit. With a maximum limit, the measurement must not go above the limit in ...

Page 72 - Test Strategy

5 -4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Test Strategy Test Strategy The overall test strategy of this chapter is to verify each guaranteed specification by means of a limit test that is stored and recalled on the network analyzer. This strategy minimizes the number of ca...

Page 73 - Insertion Loss

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 5 Performance Verification Test Strategy Insertion Loss For this measurement, Port 1 of the network analyzer will be connected to one of the test ports of the test set, and Port 2 of the network analyzer will be connected either to the Reflection port or to...

Page 75 - Setting Up Limit Testing; In this section, you will create the limit test files described in “; Limit Test Files; Test Name

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 7 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Setting Up Limit Testing In this section, you will create the limit test files described in “ Test Strategy ” on page 5-4 . As you work through this section, record the names of the files you create in Tab...

Page 76 - Limit Testing for Insertion Loss

5 -8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Limit Testing for Insertion Loss Recalling the Calibration Recall the calibration file listed in Table 4-1 on page 4-13 . (Consult “ How to Recall a Calibration ” on page 4-14 .) Specifying Measurement Type...

Page 77 - View

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 9 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Step 2. Click View on the menu bar. When the View menu appears, scroll down to the Meas Display button and pause momentarily. When the Meas Display menu appears, scroll down to the Title... button and clic...

Page 79 - The Scale window shown in

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 11 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Step 6. The Scale window shown in Figure 5-6 will pop up. When it does, set the following values: • Scale Per Division = 1 dB • Reference Level = 0 dB • Reference Position = 9 Divisions When these values ...

Page 80 - Setting Up the Limit Table

5 -12 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Setting Up the Limit Table Step 1. Click Trace on the menu bar. When the Trace menu appears, scroll down to the Limit Test... button and click it. See Figure 5-8 . Figure 5-8 The “Limit Test...” Button Ste...

Page 81 - Empty Limit Table

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 13 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Shortcuts: a. To specify a Segment Type, click the Segment Type box in the desired row, then use the drop-down menu. b. To specify a Beginning Stimulus or an Ending Stimulus, click the respective box in t...

Page 83 - Insertion Loss Limit Test Being Run On ECal Module; on the menu bar. When the File menu appears, scroll down to

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 15 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Figure 5-13 Insertion Loss Limit Test Being Run On ECal Module Saving the Limit Test File Step 1. Click File on the menu bar. When the File menu appears, scroll down to the Save As.. . button and click it...

Page 84 - When the Save As window comes up as shown in; Save

5 -16 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Step 2. When the Save As window comes up as shown in Figure 5-15 , type a file name that includes the words, “insertion loss,” and the date of the calibration listed in Table 4-1 on page 4-13 . For example...

Page 85 - Checking the Limit Test File; Recall the calibration file listed in; Insertion Loss Test Setup, Cal File Recalled

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 17 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Checking the Limit Test File Step 1. Connect an RF cable from Port 1 of the network analyzer to Test Port 1 of the test set. Connect an RF cable from Port 2 of the network analyzer to the Reflection Port ...

Page 86 - . The resulting display should look something; Insertion Loss Test Setup, Limit Test File Recalled

5 -18 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Step 4. Recall the limit line file for insertion loss. The file name should be listed in Table 5-3 on page 5-7 . The resulting display should look something like Figure 5-18 . Figure 5-18 Insertion Loss Te...

Page 87 - Limit Testing for Return Loss (Port Active)

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 19 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Limit Testing for Return Loss (Port Active) Recalling the Calibration Recall the calibration file listed in Table 4-1 on page 4-13 . (Consult “ How to Recall a Calibration ” on page 4-14 .) Specifying Mea...

Page 90 - Saving the Limit Test File

5 -22 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Saving the Limit Test File Step 1. Click File on the menu bar. When the File menu appears, scroll down to the Save As.. . button and click it. See Figure 5-14 . Step 2. When the Save As window comes up as ...

Page 91 - . The resulting display should; Return Loss (Port Active) Test Setup, Limit Test File Recalled

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 23 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Step 4. Recall the limit line file for return loss (port active). The file name should be listed in Table 5-3 on page 5-7 . The resulting display should look something like Figure 5-23 . Figure 5-23 Retur...

Page 93 - How to

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 25 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Figure 5-24 Completed Limit Table for Return Loss (Port Off) Step 4. Click Trace on the menu bar. When the Trace menu appears, scroll down to the Limit Test... button and click it as shown in Figure 5-8 ....

Page 94 - Limit Testing for Crosstalk; Specifying Output Power; Press the; Preset

5 -26 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Limit Testing for Crosstalk Specifying Output Power Step 1. Press the Preset button. Step 2. Click Channel on the menu bar. When the Channel menu appears, scroll down to the Power... button and click it. S...

Page 95 - The Power window shown in; button in the; Power Window with Default Values

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 27 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Step 3. The Power window shown in Figure 5-26 will pop up. Set the Test Port Power to +10 dBm as shown in Figure 5-27 . Click the OK button in the Power window. Figure 5-26 Power Window with Default Value...

Page 96 - Specifying IF Bandwidth and Averaging; Sweep; on the menu bar. When the Sweep menu appears, scroll

5 -28 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Specifying IF Bandwidth and Averaging Step 1. Click Sweep on the menu bar. When the Sweep menu appears, scroll down to the IF Bandwidth... button and click it. See Figure 5-28 . Figure 5-28 The “IF Bandwid...

Page 97 - IF Bandwidth Window with Value Desired for Crosstalk; Channel; on the menu bar. When the Channel menu appears,

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 29 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Figure 5-30 IF Bandwidth Window with Value Desired for Crosstalk Step 3. Click Channel on the menu bar. When the Channel menu appears, scroll down to the Average... button and click on it. See Figure 5-31...

Page 98 - When the Average window shown in; Average ON

5 -30 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Step 4. When the Average window shown in Figure 5-32 appears, click the Average ON box. Next, change the Average Factor to 10. (It is best to change the Average Factor by using the up arrow.) The results a...

Page 99 - on the menu bar. When the View menu appears, scroll down; Status Bar; button and click it as shown in; The “Status Bar” Button

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 31 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Step 5. Click View on the menu bar. When the View menu appears, scroll down to the Status Bar button and click it as shown in Figure 5-34 . The status bar will appear at the bottom of the screen as shown ...

Page 103 - Table

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 35 Performance Verification Setting Up Limit Testing Turning On Limit Lines and Limit Testing Step 1. Click Trace on the menu bar. When the Trace menu appears, scroll down to the Limit Test... button and click it as shown in Figure 5-8 . The Limit Test wind...

Page 104 - Verifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss Specifications; Measurements Using The Reflection Port; Setup for Measuring Insertion Loss and Return Loss of Test Set; for a list of commands.

5 -36 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Verifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss Specifications Verifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss Specifications Measurements Using The Reflection Port Step 1. Connect an RF cable from Port 1 of the network analyzer to Test Port 1 ...

Page 105 - Measurements Using The Transmission Port

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 37 Performance Verification Verifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss Specifications Step 7. Command the test set to terminate all of its test ports. Step 8. Recall the limit test file for return loss (port off). It is listed in Table 5-3 on page 5-7 . Step ...

Page 106 - Pass/Fail Test Results For Insertion Loss And Return Loss

5 -38 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Verifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss Specifications Table 5-8 Pass/Fail Test Results For Insertion Loss And Return Loss Test Port Connected To Reflection Port Internally Terminated Connected To Transmission Port Insertion Loss...

Page 107 - Verifying Crosstalk Specs; Setup for Measuring Crosstalk of Test Set

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 - 39 Performance Verification Verifying Crosstalk Specs Verifying Crosstalk Specs Crosstalk need only be measured on adjacent ports. Two 50 Ω shorts are required for this test. Step 1. Connect an RF cable from Port 1 of the network analyzer to the Reflection ...

Page 108 - and; Pass/Fail Test Results for Crosstalk; Test Ports

5 -40 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Performance Verification Verifying Crosstalk Specs Step 9. Move the shorts to the next pair of test ports. (Only one short actually needs to be moved.) Repeat Step 7 and Step 8 . Step 10. Repeat Step 9 until all seven adjacent pairs of test ports have bee...

Page 109 - Measuring Multiport Devices

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 6 - 1 6 Measuring Multiport Devices

Page 110 - Calibrating the Test System; PNA Series Network Analyzers User Guide,

6 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Measuring Multiport Devices Calibrating the Test System Calibrating the Test System After the test set has warmed up for at least two hours, you must calibrate the instrument before making any measurements. To determine the type of calibration appropriate ...

Page 111 - Figure 6-1 Calibrating the Test System; Calibration and Test

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 6 - 3 Measuring Multiport Devices Calibrating the Test System Figure 6-1 Calibrating the Test System For the best accuracy, you should perform a full two-port calibration between ports 1 and 3 on the test set, and again between ports 1 and 5. As mentioned befor...

Page 113 - Advanced Topics

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 7 - 1 7 Advanced Topics This chapter contains the following sections: • Using an External Computer to Control the Test Set • Using the Control Lines Connector

Page 114 - Using an External Computer to Control the Test Set; The following advantages result from using an external computer:; and in; GPIB Queries; Query

7 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Advanced Topics Using an External Computer to Control the Test Set Using an External Computer to Control the Test Set Chapters 3 through 6 assume that the network analyzer is being used to control the test set. If desired, an external computer can be used ...

Page 115 - Box Identification; Languages; Using Quick Basic or Visual Basic

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 7 - 3 Advanced Topics Using an External Computer to Control the Test Set Box Identification To read the Box Identification, first query the test set for its ID, then read back the ID from the test set. For example, if the GPIB address of the test set is 12, sen...

Page 116 - Using HPVEE

7 -4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Advanced Topics Using an External Computer to Control the Test Set Write Commands: info$=“refl_01” ‘command for reflection to port 1 length%=len(info$) ‘length of command HpibEoi(hHpib;7,0) 'disable EOI HpibEol(hHpib;7,””,0) 'disable EOL HpibOutputs (hHpib...

Page 117 - Using National Instruments VISA

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 7 - 5 Advanced Topics Using an External Computer to Control the Test Set Using National Instruments VISA If you are using National Instruments VISA, be sure to set the following variables as follows: VI_ATTR_SEND_END = VI_FALSE ‘ This specifies whether to asser...

Page 118 - Using the Control Lines Connector; for a diagram of; Control Line Commands for 9-Pin Connector:; presents a diagram of the 9-pin connector and

7 -6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Advanced Topics Using the Control Lines Connector Using the Control Lines Connector The Control Lines connector allows the test set to control other equipment. See Figure 7-1, “Control Lines,” on page 7-7 for a diagram of the connector. The diagram identif...

Page 119 - Control Lines; Suggested External Circuitry; shows one possible set of external circuitry for use with the; Ground

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 7 - 7 Advanced Topics Using the Control Lines Connector Figure 7-1 Control Lines Suggested External Circuitry Figure 7-2 shows one possible set of external circuitry for use with the Control Lines connector. The integrated circuit (IC) shown in the figure is a ...

Page 120 - Switch Driver Circuit For Use With Control Lines Connector; Line Connector

7 -8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Advanced Topics Using the Control Lines Connector Figure 7-2 Switch Driver Circuit For Use With Control Lines Connector 12 13 1 16 9 8 3 2 14 15 11 10 6 7 5 4 10 k Ω +15 V -15 V C1_out (to DUT) V C (from Power Supply) Temic/SiliconixDG413 C1_in (from Contr...

Page 121 - can be used to; Adjustable Voltage Regulator Circuit

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 7 - 9 Advanced Topics Using the Control Lines Connector The DUT may require a control voltage that is different from any of the existing power supply voltages. Rather than adding another power supply, a circuit such as the one shown in Figure 7-3 can be used to...

Page 123 - Service

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 8 - 1 8 Service This chapter contains the following sections: • Adjustments • Theory of Operation • Troubleshooting • List of Replaceable Parts

Page 124 - Adjustments; There are no adjustments for the test set.

8 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Service Adjustments Adjustments There are no adjustments for the test set. Figure 8-1 Z5623A Option H48 Block Diagram J1 5 A3 D riverDaughter Board A2 Controller Interface Mother Board A1 Power Supply Po r t 3 Po r t 1 Po r t 2 Reflection (Type-N) C A4 LC ...

Page 125 - Theory of Operation; System Theory; Refer to; A1 Power Supply Theory

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 8 - 3 Service Theory of Operation Theory of Operation The theory of operation begins with a general description of the test set. This is followed by more detailed operating theory. The operation of each group is described briefly, to the assembly level only. De...

Page 126 - A2 Controller and A3 Switch Driver Board Theory

8 -4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Service Theory of Operation A2 Controller and A3 Switch Driver Board Theory The mother and daughter boards provide the bias for the switching paths for the various ports to the Reflection or Transmission ports. The front panel display contains an LCD that ...

Page 127 - Troubleshooting; an aid in troubleshooting.; General Troubleshooting Notes; Troubleshooting Power Supply Problems; • If the LCD is off, check the main fuse located in the power supply

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 8 - 5 Service Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section contains procedures for troubleshooting the test set to assembly level only. These procedures should enable you to determine whether the power supply, front panel, or main switch board needs replacing. ...

Page 128 - Troubleshooting the Front Panel Board

8 -6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Service Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Front Panel Board Turn the instrument power on and check the following: • Check the condition of each of the switching paths by issuing commands to switch each of the paths to either the transmission or reflectio...

Page 129 - List of Replaceable Parts; Reference

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 8 - 7 Service List of Replaceable Parts List of Replaceable Parts The following table contains the list of replaceable parts for the test set. If any of these parts or assemblies is replaced, you must perform all performance tests to verify conformance to speci...

Page 131 - Safety and Regulatory Information

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 9- 1 9 Safety and Regulatory Information

Page 132 - Safety Information; Warnings; Warnings applicable to this instrument are:

9-2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Information Safety Information This document contains two types of safety notices: Warnings and Cautions. A Warning denotes a hazard that may endanger the operator. A Warning calls attention to a procedure, practice,...

Page 133 - Cautions; Cautions applicable to this instrument are:

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 9- 3 Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Information WARNING These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. WARNING The opening of covers or r...

Page 134 - Instrument Markings

9-4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Information Instrument Markings When you see this symbol on your instrument, you should refer to the instrument’s instruction manual for important information. This symbol indicates hazardous voltages. The laser radi...

Page 135 - Regulatory Information; Statement of Compliance with IEC 1010

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 9- 5 Safety and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Statement of Compliance with IEC 1010 This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparat...

Page 137 - Contacting Agilent

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 10 - 1 10 Contacting Agilent

Page 138 - Americas

10 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 Contacting Agilent Contacting Agilent Contacting Agilent By internet, phone, or fax, get assistance with all your test and measurement needs. This information supersedes all prior HP contact information. Online assistance: www.agilent.com/find/assist Amer...