Agilent Technologies B1542A, User Manual

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2- 2 Agilent B1542A User’s Guide, Edition 4
Installation
This chapter describes the inspection and installation instructions of Agilent
B1542A pulsed IV package for B1500A/EasyEXPERT, and consists of the follow-
ing sections. To perform the pulsed IV measurement, complete the hardware and
software installation described in this chapter.
• “Inspection”
• “RF Probes”
• “DC Probes”
• “Hardware Installation”
• “Software Installation”
• “Rack-mounting Pulse/dc Switch Units”
If you rack-mount the pulse/dc switch units, see “Rack-mounting Pulse/dc Switch
Units” on page 2-24 which describes how to install the rack-mount kit for the
pulse/dc switch units. After you complete the rack-mounting, see “Hardware
Installation” on page 2-6 to install the system equipment.
CAUTION Using Torque Wrench and Open-end Wrench
For the RF measurements, it is important to carefully contact and fasten the
connectors of the RF cables. The condition of the cable connections may change the
measurement result characteristics. Therefore treat the RF cables carefully,
especially the RF connectors, and use the torque wrench and the open-end wrench
when you fasten the RF connectors. The wrenches are furnished with the B1542A.
CAUTION
Using Cable Tie
Use a cable tie to secure the cables. Then, do not tug the cable tie. You must treat the
RF cables carefully to avoid the damage.
NOTE Using Magnet Sheet
Use a magnet sheet to fix the divider or the bias-T to a metal plate. The magnet sheet
is furnished with the B1542A.