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3-2 Service Guide N5230-90014
Tests and Adjustments PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
Information in This Chapter N5230A
Information in This Chapter
This chapter contains procedures to help you check, verify, and adjust your PNA.
• The checks verify the operation of the assemblies in your analyzer.
• The verification compares the operation of your analyzer to a gold standard.
• The adjustments allow you to tune your analyzer for maximum response.
NOTE
A description of the performance tests in the Agilent N7840A software
package is included in this chapter. The Agilent N7840A software package
must be purchased separately.
Chapter Three at-a-Glance
Section Title Summary of Content Start Page
Before You Begin
Items to consider or procedures to perform before
testing is begun:
• Verify the Operating Environment
• Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
• Allow the Analyzer to Warm Up
• Review the Principles of Connector Care
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About System
Verification and
Performance Tests
Descriptions of:
• System Specifications
• Instrument Specifications
• System Verification Procedure
• Performance Tests
• Certificate of Calibration
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ANSI/NCSL
Z540–1–1994
Verification
The ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 process of verifying your
analyzer.
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Non-ANSI/NCSL
Z540–1–1994
Verification
The non-ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 process of verifying
your analyzer.
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Preliminary Checks
Performing the operator’s check.
Checking your test cables.
Perform these checks before performing system
verification
.
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