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Agilent X/P/K281C Adapters Operating and Service Manual
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Operation and Safety Precautions
Observe the following guidelines before connecting or
operating the adapter.
Operating Procedure
Use the following procedure when you connect an adapter to
a waveguide.
1
Make sure the rectangular ports are oriented the same
way; that is, not “cross- guided”.
2
Align ports carefully to minimize reflections.
3
Clamp or bolt flanges securely together so that pressure is
evenly distributed over the contacting surfaces. Loose
waveguide connections and flange distortion may result in
leakage and mismatch.
C A U T I O N
•
Exceeding the allowable energy and power levels may result in
damage to the adapter or associated equipment.
•
Care should be taken to protect the face of the flange from any
damage that would prevent close surface-to-surface contact. Any
burring, denting, or scratching may increase RF leakage and the
reflection coefficient of the waveguide connection. The supplied
plastic cover should be used to protect the flange when the adapter
is not in use.
•
The power that can be handled will be a function of the size of the
center conductor. The majority of the heat flow will be via
conduction. The weak point is the coax portion. The waveguide
portion is capable of higher power. These numbers are assuming an
ambient temperature of 25 °C and an altitude of sea level. Higher
ambient temperatures and altitude would degrade power-handling
capability.
