Agilent-technologies Option H48 Multiport Test Set Z5623A Manuel d'utilisateur

Agilent TechnologiesZ5623A Option H48Multiport Test SetUser’s and Service GuideManufacturing Part Number: Z5623-90016Printed in USAJune 2005© Copyrigh

1-2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Instrument DescriptionOverviewOverviewThe Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Multiport Test Set is designed for use

5 -32 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingFigure 5-35 The Status Bar Displayed at Bottom of Screen

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -33Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingFigure 5-36 The “Scale...” ButtonStep 6. The Scale window

5 -34 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingFigure 5-37 The Scale Window With Desired Values For Cro

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -35Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingTurning On Limit Lines and Limit TestingStep 1. Click Trac

5 -36 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationVerifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss SpecificationsVerifying Return Loss and

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -37Performance VerificationVerifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss SpecificationsStep 7. Command the test se

5 -38 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationVerifying Return Loss and Insertion Loss SpecificationsTable 5-8 Pass/Fail Test

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -39Performance VerificationVerifying Crosstalk SpecsVerifying Crosstalk SpecsCrosstalk need only be measured

5 -40 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationVerifying Crosstalk SpecsStep 9. Move the shorts to the next pair of test ports.

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 6 -16 Measuring Multiport Devices

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1-3Instrument DescriptionSpecificationsSpecificationsAgilent provides two different types of specifications for

6 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Measuring Multiport DevicesCalibrating the Test SystemCalibrating the Test SystemAfter the test set has wa

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 6 -3Measuring Multiport DevicesCalibrating the Test SystemFigure 6-1 Calibrating the Test SystemFor the best ac

6 -4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Measuring Multiport DevicesCalibrating the Test System

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 7 -17 Advanced TopicsThis chapter contains the following sections:• Using an External Computer to Control the T

7 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Advanced TopicsUsing an External Computer to Control the Test SetUsing an External Computer to Control the

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 7 -3Advanced TopicsUsing an External Computer to Control the Test SetBox IdentificationTo read the Box Identifi

7 -4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Advanced TopicsUsing an External Computer to Control the Test SetWrite Commands:info$=“refl_01” ‘command f

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 7 -5Advanced TopicsUsing an External Computer to Control the Test SetUsing National Instruments VISAIf you are

7 -6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Advanced TopicsUsing the Control Lines ConnectorUsing the Control Lines ConnectorThe Control Lines connect

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 7 -7Advanced TopicsUsing the Control Lines ConnectorFigure 7-1 Control LinesSuggested External CircuitryFigure

1-4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Instrument DescriptionSpecificationsGuaranteed PerformanceTable 1-1 Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Guaranteed P

7 -8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Advanced TopicsUsing the Control Lines ConnectorFigure 7-2 Switch Driver Circuit For Use With Control Lin

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 7 -9Advanced TopicsUsing the Control Lines ConnectorThe DUT may require a control voltage that is different fro

7 -10 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Advanced TopicsUsing the Control Lines Connector

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 8 -18 ServiceThis chapter contains the following sections:• Adjustments• Theory of Operation• Troubleshooting•

8 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48ServiceAdjustmentsAdjustmentsThere are no adjustments for the test set.Figure 8-1 Z5623A Option H48 Block

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 8 -3ServiceTheory of OperationTheory of OperationThe theory of operation begins with a general description of t

8 -4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48ServiceTheory of OperationA2 Controller and A3 Switch Driver Board TheoryThe mother and daughter boards pr

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 8 -5ServiceTroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis section contains procedures for troubleshooting the test set to a

8 -6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48ServiceTroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Front Panel BoardTurn the instrument power on and check the foll

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 8 -7ServiceList of Replaceable PartsList of Replaceable PartsThe following table contains the list of replaceab

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1-5Instrument DescriptionSpecificationsTypical PerformanceTable 1-2 Agilent Z5623A Option H48 Typical Performa

8 -8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48ServiceList of Replaceable PartsNOTEThe above parts are unique to this special option. To order replacemen

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 9-19 Safety and Regulatory Information

9-2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety InformationSafety InformationThis document contains two types of sa

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 9-3Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety InformationWARNINGThese servicing instructions are for use by qualif

9-4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety InformationInstrument MarkingsWhen you see this symbol on your inst

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 9-5Safety and Regulatory InformationRegulatory InformationRegulatory InformationStatement of Compliance with IE

9-6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Safety and Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 10 -110 Contacting Agilent

10 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Contacting AgilentContacting AgilentContacting AgilentBy internet, phone, or fax, get assistance with all

1-6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Instrument DescriptionElectrical RequirementsElectrical RequirementsThe alternating-current (AC) power that

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1-7Instrument DescriptionGeneral CharacteristicsGeneral CharacteristicsWeightNet: Approximately 9 kgShipping: A

1-8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Instrument DescriptionCleaning and Shipping InstructionsCleaning and Shipping InstructionsCleaningClean the

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 -12 InstallationThis chapter contains the following sections:• Checking the Shipment• Recommended Additional

2 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48InstallationChecking the ShipmentChecking the ShipmentAfter the test set has been unpacked, keep the origi

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 -3InstallationRecommended Additional EquipmentRecommended Additional EquipmentThe equipment listed in Table 2

ii Warranty StatementTHE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITION

2 -4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48InstallationFamiliarization with Safety RequirementsFamiliarization with Safety RequirementsThis document

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 -5InstallationElectrical PreparationsFigure 2-1 Protective Earth GroundWARNINGThis is a Safety Class I produ

2 -6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48InstallationElectrical PreparationsFigure 2-2 Power CablesLNE250V250VLNE250VELNNLE250V125VEENNLLEENNLL220

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 -7InstallationEnvironmental PreparationsEnvironmental Preparations1. Ensure that the “Environmental Requireme

2 -8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48InstallationEnvironmental Preparations3. Set up a static safe workstation such as the one shown in Figure

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 -9InstallationTest Set FamiliarizationTest Set FamiliarizationThis section familiarizes the user with various

2 -10 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48InstallationTest Set FamiliarizationThe PORT CONNECTION Status LCDThe PORT CONNECTION Status LCD displays

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 -11InstallationTest Set FamiliarizationRear PanelFigure 2-6 Rear Panel FeaturesGPIB ConnectorThis connector

2 -12 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48InstallationTest Set FamiliarizationThe Line FuseThe line fuse (F 3 A/250 V, part number 2110-0780) and a

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 -13InstallationSetting the GPIB Address of the Test SetSetting the GPIB Address of the Test SetA bank of five

iiiSafety Notes The following safety notes are used throughout this document. Familiarize yourself with each of these notes and its meaning before p

2 -14 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48InstallationConnecting and Turning on the Test SetNOTEThe test set is shipped from the factory with the G

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 2 -15InstallationConnecting and Turning on the Test SetFigure 2-9 Detailed Equipment Connection DiagramNetwork

2 -16 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48InstallationConnecting and Turning on the Test Set

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3-13 Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetThis chapter assumes the following:• The instructions i

3-2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetPreparing the Analyzer to Control the Test SetPreparing t

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3-3Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetPreparing the Analyzer to Control the Test SetStep 4. In t

3-4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetPreparing the Analyzer to Control the Test SetStep 6. On

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3-5Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetPreparing the Analyzer to Control the Test SetStep 9. When

3-6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetPreparing the Analyzer to Control the Test SetStep 12. Us

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3-7Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetHow to Send a Manual CommandHow to Send a Manual CommandTh

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3-8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetCommon Errors in Manual CommandsNOTEIt is possible to iss

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3-9Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetA List of GPIB Commands A List of GPIB CommandsNOTEEvery T

3-10 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetA List of GPIB CommandsTable 3-3 Control Line CommandsG

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3-11Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetA List of GPIB CommandsTo connect all test ports to their

3-12 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetRestoring the Analyzer to its Normal ConfigurationRestor

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3-13Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetDisaster RecoveryDisaster RecoveryThis section provides r

3-14 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetDisaster RecoveryFigure 3-8 Network Analyzer Screen Wit

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3-15Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetDisaster RecoveryStep 2. Right-click on the “My Computer”

3-16 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetDisaster RecoveryStep 4. Click the Hardware tab shown in

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 3-17Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetDisaster RecoveryFigure 3-13 Device Manager WindowFigure

ContentsContents-11. Instrument DescriptionOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-18 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Using the Network Analyzer to Control the Test SetDisaster RecoveryFigure 3-15 GPIB Device Disabling Mess

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4-14 Calibrating the Network AnalyzerThis chapter shows you how to calibrate the network analyzer so that it c

4-2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Calibrating the Network AnalyzerPerforming the CalibrationPerforming the CalibrationStep 1. Make the connec

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4-3Calibrating the Network AnalyzerPerforming the CalibrationStep 2. Press the Preset button on the Network Ana

4-4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Calibrating the Network AnalyzerPerforming the CalibrationFigure 4-4 Cal Type Window When It Is First Open

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4-5Calibrating the Network AnalyzerPerforming the CalibrationFigure 4-7 Electronic Calibration WindowStep 10.

4-6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Calibrating the Network AnalyzerPerforming the CalibrationOr repeat your cal.”Figure 4-10 Cal Wizard Windo

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4-7Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRenaming the Calibration FileRenaming the Calibration FileIn this section yo

4-8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRenaming the Calibration FileStep 4. The window shown in Figure 4-12 will p

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4-9Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRenaming the Calibration FileStep 6. The window shown in Figure 4-14 will po

Contents-2Malfunctioning Command Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13Malfunctioning Network Analyzer. . . . . . .

4-10 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRenaming the Calibration FileStep 8. The window shown in Figure 4-16 will

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4-11Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRenaming the Calibration FileStep 9. Move the cursor over the filename that

4-12 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRenaming the Calibration FileStep 11. Click File on the menu bar, then scr

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4-13Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRenaming the Calibration FileStep 12. Give the file a new name that include

4-14 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRecalling and Examining CalibrationsRecalling and Examining CalibrationsTh

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4-15Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRecalling and Examining CalibrationsStep 2. The Recall window shown in Figu

4-16 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRecalling and Examining CalibrationsMethod 2. Calibration File Is On “Quic

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 4-17Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRecalling and Examining CalibrationsFigure 4-25 Calibration Turned OnFigur

4-18 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Calibrating the Network AnalyzerRecalling and Examining CalibrationsHow to Examine the Properties of a Cal

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -15 Performance VerificationThis chapter contains the following sections:• Setting Test Limits• Test Strategy

ContentsContents-3Limit Testing for Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26Specifying Output Power

5 -2 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Test LimitsSetting Test LimitsA test limit is the pass/fail criterion for

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -3Performance VerificationSetting Test LimitsApplying Equation 5-1 to the uncertainties listed in Table 5-1 a

5 -4 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationTest StrategyTest StrategyThe overall test strategy of this chapter is to verify e

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -5Performance VerificationTest StrategyInsertion LossFor this measurement, Port 1 of the network analyzer wil

5 -6 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationTest StrategyReturn loss is specified for two different conditions:• Test port act

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -7Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingSetting Up Limit TestingIn this section, you will create th

5 -8 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingLimit Testing for Insertion LossRecalling the CalibrationR

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -9Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingStep 2. Click View on the menu bar. When the View menu appe

5 -10 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingStep 4. Type “Insertion Loss” in the Entry field as shown

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -11Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingStep 6. The Scale window shown in Figure 5-6 will pop up.

Contents-4Connector Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .

5 -12 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingSetting Up the Limit TableStep 1. Click Trace on the menu

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -13Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingShortcuts:a. To specify a Segment Type, click the Segment

5 -14 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingTurning On Limit Lines and Limit TestingStep 1. Click Tra

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -15Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingFigure 5-13 Insertion Loss Limit Test Being Run On ECal M

5 -16 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingStep 2. When the Save As window comes up as shown in Figu

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -17Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingChecking the Limit Test FileStep 1. Connect an RF cable fr

5 -18 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingStep 4. Recall the limit line file for insertion loss. Th

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -19Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingLimit Testing for Return Loss (Port Active)Recalling the C

5 -20 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingStep 5. The Scale window shown in Figure 5-6 will pop up.

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -21Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingFigure 5-21 Completed Limit Table for Return Loss (Port A

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 1-11 Instrument DescriptionThis chapter contains the following sections:• Overview • Specifications• Electrica

5 -22 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingSaving the Limit Test FileStep 1. Click File on the menu

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -23Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingStep 4. Recall the limit line file for return loss (port a

5 -24 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingLimit Testing for Return Loss (Port Off)The limit test fo

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -25Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingFigure 5-24 Completed Limit Table for Return Loss (Port O

5 -26 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingLimit Testing for Crosstalk Specifying Output PowerStep 1

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -27Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingStep 3. The Power window shown in Figure 5-26 will pop up.

5 -28 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingSpecifying IF Bandwidth and AveragingStep 1. Click Sweep

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -29Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingFigure 5-30 IF Bandwidth Window with Value Desired for Cr

5 -30 Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingStep 4. When the Average window shown in Figure 5-32 appe

Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H48 5 -31Performance VerificationSetting Up Limit TestingStep 5. Click View on the menu bar. When the View menu app