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Agilent Technologies 

U3047AM12

User’s and Service Guide

Use this manual with the following documents: 

PNA Series Network Analyzer On-line Help System 

Manufacturing Part Number: U3047-90001

Printed in USA: April 2014

Supersede November 2013

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2013, 2014 Agilent Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary of Contents for U3047AM12

Page 1: ...uide Use this manual with the following documents PNA Series Network Analyzer On line Help System Manufacturing Part Number U3047 90001 Printed in USA April 2014 Supersede November 2013 Copyright 2013...

Page 2: ...NT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL DFARS Restricted Rights Notice If software is for use in the performance of a U S Government prime contract...

Page 3: ...understood and met Definitions Specifications describe the performance of parameters covered by the product warranty temperature 0 to 55 C unless otherwise noted Typical describes additional product p...

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Page 5: ...Setup 18 Verify Results 18 Controlling the Test Set 23 Typeface Key Conventions 23 Sweep Setup for Multiport and Standalone PNA Modes 23 RF Path Configuration 24 Multiport Mode 25 Interface Control Mo...

Page 6: ...Power 73 Servicing 74 Electrostatic Discharge Protection 75 Regulatory Information 76 Instrument Markings 76 Agilent Support Services and Assistance 78 Service and Support Options 78 Contacting Agilen...

Page 7: ...User s and Service Guide U3047 90001 1 U3047AM12...

Page 8: ...2 User s and Service Guide U3047 90001 U3047AM12 Introduction Introduction This document describes how to use and service the U3047AM12 Multiport Test Set Figure 1 N5247A 4 Port with U3047AM12...

Page 9: ...ibration An external personal computer is not required The N5247A PNA X and the N5227A PNA network analyzer will be referred to throughout this document as the network analyzer The U3047AM12 will be r...

Page 10: ...iles indicated in Table 1 must be installed into the analyzer s file directory c Program Files Agilent Network Analyzer testsets Ensure that the network analyzer has the latest version of firmware ins...

Page 11: ...063 9229 Network Analyzer Interface Kit Options NOTE The U3047AM12 requires on of the following kits to interface the test set with your network analyzer The interface kit model option includes the ha...

Page 12: ...determine the approximate performance of the system CAUTION The life expectancy of the following switches are 5 million cycles When making measurements using more than one port single sweeps are reco...

Page 13: ...less than the maximum operating temperature of the instrument by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts forced convect...

Page 14: ...to ensure no damage NOTE Refer to your analyzer s specifications to determine the maximum input power levels for the access and test ports or to optimize the power levels in the receivers NOTE Damage...

Page 15: ...Table 5 Table 5 Typical Reflection Tracking Frequency Ports 1 to 4 Ports 5 to 12 Ports 13 to 16 10 MHz to 50 MHz 0 5 0 5 0 5 50 MHz to 200 MHz 1 1 1 200 MHz to 500 MHz 1 5 1 5 1 5 500 MHz to 3 2 GHz...

Page 16: ...n the front panel S indicates Source test ports and R indicates Receiver test ports Standby Switch Note that this switch is Standby only not a line switch The main power cord can be used as the system...

Page 17: ...odule The line fuse as well as a spare reside within the line module Figure 4 illustrates where the fuses are located and how to access them Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is...

Page 18: ...s the instrument disconnecting device It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE swi...

Page 19: ...isconnect the instrument from all voltage sources while it is being opened Locking the Test Set to the Network Analyzer 1 The lock link kit U3021 60002 includes 5023 0132 Lock links kit left right pai...

Page 20: ...Lock links to the Network Analyzer 5 Remove the two upper standoffs from the rear panel of the test set using a T20 torx driver 6 Install the left and right lock links onto the test set as shown in F...

Page 21: ...g the Analyzer 8 Secure the analyzer s lower lock links to the test set s upper lock link using the spring loaded screws If the analyzer s lock links are not aligned with the screw holes loosen the sc...

Page 22: ...interconnect cables from the network analyzer to the test set in the order listed As you are connecting each cable torque to 8 in lb Refer to Table 6 and Figure 10 CAUTION Over torque will cause damag...

Page 23: ...test set Interface connector on the rear panel similar to Figure 11 Figure 11 Test Set I O Cable Connection Interconnect Cable Verification 1 Perform the System Operational Checks on page 18 2 If the...

Page 24: ...Turn on the test set and network analyzer Preset the network analyzer and make the following settings Set to Multi Port Mode Frequency range 10 MHz to 67 GHz IFBW 1 kHz Scale 10 dB Div Set the network...

Page 25: ...Agilent N5247A 4 Port 67 GHz PNA X RCVR OUT CPLR ARM D CPLR THRU RCVR OUT CPLR ARM C A SOURCE IN RCVR OUT CPLR ARM CPLR THRU RCVR OUT CPLR ARM 1 2 3 1 2 3 S15 1 2 3 S14 1 2 3 S12 1 2 3 S11 S16 S13 1 2...

Page 26: ...OUT CPLR ARM CPLR THRU RCVR OUT CPLR ARM 1 2 3 1 2 3 S15 1 2 3 S14 1 2 3 S12 1 2 3 S11 S16 S13 1 2 3 S10 S17 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Port 10 Port 14 1 2 3 1 2 3 S25 1 2 3 S24 1 2 3 S22 1 2 3 S21 S26 S23 1 2 3...

Page 27: ...CPLR ARM C A SOURCE IN RCVR OUT CPLR ARM CPLR THRU RCVR OUT CPLR ARM 1 2 3 1 2 3 S15 1 2 3 S14 1 2 3 S12 1 2 3 S11 S16 S13 1 2 3 S10 S17 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 S25 1 2 3 S24 1 2 3 S22 1 2 3 S21 S...

Page 28: ...et RCVR OUT CPLR ARM D CPLR THRU RCVR OUT CPLR ARM C A SOURCE IN RCVR OUT CPLR ARM CPLR THRU RCVR OUT CPLR ARM 1 2 3 1 2 3 S15 1 2 3 S14 1 2 3 S12 1 2 3 S11 S16 S13 1 2 3 S10 S17 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3...

Page 29: ...31 GPIB Control Mode on page 35 Typeface Key Conventions The following key conventions are used throughout this document HARDKEYS are labeled front panel keys SOFTKEYS are indicated on the instrument...

Page 30: ...etwork analyzer is not in Default configuration ports 5 and 9 will not operate correctly Select Trace Chan Channel Hardware Setup Path Cong and in the drop down menu select Default OK Save this config...

Page 31: ...stalled for multiport capability To access the multiport application select Utility System Configure Multiport Capability 2 Select U304xAM12_PNAX_p4 16 Port System from the drop down menu and select R...

Page 32: ...M12 Figure 23 External Test Set Control This menu will allow the physical Ports 1 thru 16 to be identified as any port for your convenience For example Port 5 can be re named Port 2 The External Test...

Page 33: ...second number will be the Source Port Any port can be selected to be the Receiver Source or both as in S11 The front panel R LED indicates the port is the Receiver and the S LED indicates the port is...

Page 34: ...nent measurement refer to the Application Note 1373 1 and 1373 2 5988 5634EN and 5988 5635EN at http www home agilent com In the search menu type Multiport and Balanced Figure 26 Selecting Balanced Me...

Page 35: ...aracterize the ECal module select Response Cal More ECal Characterize ECal Module Calibrate at the end of the test port RF cables and any adapters that are used to connect the DUT This removes the eff...

Page 36: ...ts you are calibrating following the Cal Wizard prompts and click Measure after each connection The electrical delay value may be shown in the dialog box after the last measurement click OK 4 At the C...

Page 37: ...tch path commands of the interface control It is recommended that the network analyzer be restarted in stand alone mode if the interface control is being used A unique set of control data can be sent...

Page 38: ...Control in the drop down menu and select Enable Interface Control NOTE The PNA or PNA X Series Network Analyzer includes the Interface Control application and rear panel connection Please review this...

Page 39: ...ting Interface Control is disabled and NO data is sent To send data the individual interfaces must also be enabled Test Set I O Control addr data 2 Provides control of the test set I O Interface on th...

Page 40: ...the channel sweep is completed Dwell After Command 7 Specifies a wait time in milliseconds after all commands to all interfaces are sent Any positive integer is allowed This is used to allow all exter...

Page 41: ...the network analyzer Help menu Overview How to Access GPIB Command Processor GPIB Command Processor Console Overview of the GPIB Control The GPIB Command Processor allows you to send address and data...

Page 42: ...ontrolling the Test Set How to Access GPIB Command Processor 1 To access the GPIB Command Processor select Utility System Configure SICL GPIB SCPI Figure 32 Utility Configure 2 Select GPIB Command Pro...

Page 43: ...s can remotely control the external test set I O connector by sending the following address a integer number data a integer number Address and data are separated by a comma Commands should be separate...

Page 44: ...and Port 6 is the Receiver Source Port 5 address 0 data 1 and Receiver Port 6 address 16 data 16 Two separate commands must to be sent you may use the same dialog box Send address 0 and data 1 in one...

Page 45: ...1 Port 5 and 6 Port 9 Port 13 C Port 3 A Port 1 SOURCE IN RCVR OUT CPLR ARM CPLR THRU RCVR OUT CPLR ARM 1 2 3 1 2 3 S15 1 2 3 S14 1 2 3 S12 1 2 3 S11 S16 S13 1 2 3 S10 S17 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3...

Page 46: ...be from the internal adjustable voltage source 2 to 5 Vdc or an external dc power supply depending on how the connection to the control line is configured When using an external power supply a positiv...

Page 47: ...e 4 Control Line Output of the voltage from pin 13 or pin 14 5 Line 5 Control Line Output of the voltage from pin 13 or pin 14 6 Line 6 Control Line Output of the voltage from pin 13 or pin 14 7 Line...

Page 48: ...meter indicates the selected voltage Figure 36 illustrates an example of the connection between the DUT and the test set using the internal dc power supply Connect pin 12 to pin 13 and pin 14 to pin 1...

Page 49: ...r supply dc ground to pin 15 Turning On the Test Set using an External Power Supply 1 Turn on the test set 2 Connect the DUT 3 Turn on the external power supply Turning Off the Test Set using an Exter...

Page 50: ...1 will be used The address value is always 112 Table 11 Test Set DUT Control Address and Data Logic Table Address Data Description Line Pin 112 0 ALL DUT Control Lines set to logic high or connected t...

Page 51: ...se lines and calculate the SUM of their data values Listed are two examples to illustrate this concept Refer to Figure 28 shown with all lines logic high Example 1 To change lines 1 8 to equal logic L...

Page 52: ...recommended that you return your instrument to Agilent Technologies for servicing or repair if the test set and network analyzer performance exceed the operational verification limits A periodic calib...

Page 53: ...iport mode See the bottom of the measurement window a If only four S Parameters are listed select Utility System Configure Multiport Capability Select Restart as multiport PNA with this testset and se...

Page 54: ...a network analyzer USB port Select Use Electronic Calibration ECal Next 3 Continue following the Cal Wizard prompts In the Select Calibration Ports and ECal Module dialog box click Clear All then sel...

Page 55: ...se Cal Manage Cals Cal Set Viewer Figure 40 Calibration Cal Set Viewer 9 From the Cal Sets drop down menu select 999 1 and select Enable Select the Reflection Tracking x x where x x is the port being...

Page 56: ...igure 43 Standard Reflection Tracking Trace Ports 13 to 16 If you are using an ECal module you can verify the individual port calibration 1 Select Response Cal More ECal ECal Confidence Check 2 Click...

Page 57: ...er to Network Analyzer Requirements on page 4 ECal Confidence Check The following ECal Confidence Check is a method to check the accuracy of a 1 Port calibration performed with mechanical standards or...

Page 58: ...vice Guide U3047 90001 U3047AM12 Cal Kit Operational Check 6 Select ECal Module dialog box Select the ECal Module you are using and select the ECal Module Memory and Factor ID OK Figure 45 ECal Confid...

Page 59: ...r use by qualified personnel only To avoid electrical shock do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so Replaceable Parts The following replaceable parts are available from Agilent...

Page 60: ...emi rigid U3047 20017 SW Interface Board programmed U3025 60068 Dress Nut couplers N5230 20081 Test Set Rear Lock Feet right N5242 20138 Test Set Rear Lock Feet left N5242 20139 Front Panel LED Board...

Page 61: ...RCVR OUT CPLR ARM CPLR THRU RCVR OUT CPLR ARM 1 2 3 1 2 3 S15 1 2 3 S14 1 2 3 S12 1 2 3 S11 S16 S13 1 2 3 S10 S17 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Port 6 Port 10 Port 14 1 2 3 1 2 3 S25 1 2 3 S24 1 2 3 S22 1 2 3 S21 S...

Page 62: ...LED Frt Pnl PCB5 Ports 6 10 14 LED Frt Pnl PCB4 Ports 5 9 13 LED Frt Pnl S22 S23 S24 S25 S30 S31 S32 S33 S35 S46 S41 S42 S43 S44 S45 S34 J13 J14 J15 J20 J21 J22 J23 J24 J25 J30 J31 J32 J33 J34 J35 J4...

Page 63: ...nd routes logic signals to the switches through harness cables connected to plugs J10 17 J20 27 J30 37 and J40 47 Front Panel LED Boards Four LED board assemblies N5261 60005 are mounted to the front...

Page 64: ...urce to Ports 2 8 12 and 16 provide control of the Source Output path to network analyzer Port 2 and test set Port 8 12 and 16 In the state shown in the block diagram switch 40 routes the RF Source ba...

Page 65: ...e is operational See Figure 4 on page 12 c Internal AC line fuses Remove the bottom cover of the instrument Near the rear panel are two fuse holders remove the fuses and verify that they are operation...

Page 66: ...step 1 and step 2 Switch Driver Bd 5v 28v 3v 15v 12v 15v 12v 10v 9v Test Set Controller Bd Instrument Rear Panel DC Inputs from PS LED INDICATOR Controller Status LEDs J21 J20 J23 J22 J25 J24 J41 J40...

Page 67: ...to 5 Vdc Refer to Figure 3 on page 10 c Remove the instrument top cover Using a DVM verify that the three DC voltage inputs are present on the DUT control board E5091 66503 Refer to Figure 49 d If the...

Page 68: ...are On Refer to Figure 48 on page 60 If the LED s are Off remove the Switch Driver board if the LED s are remain Off replace the Controller board b If the Status LED s are On and the front panel Acti...

Page 69: ...5 mm RF Flex Cables 1 85 mm Adapters female to female Test Set Interface Cable Equipment Setup 1 Turn on the test set and the network analyzer 2 Preset the network analyzer and set it to Standalone Mo...

Page 70: ...Source Figure 57 on page 68 RCVR OUT to CPLR ARM Receiver Figure 57 on page 68 Table 17 Source Signal Path Test Instructions Path RF Path Description Control Mode Address Data Path Components Inserti...

Page 71: ...Service Guide U3047 90001 65 U3047AM12 Service Information Figure 51 Source IN to Ports 5 to 8 Path Response Figure 52 Source IN to Ports 9 to 12 Path Response Figure 53 Source IN to Ports 13 to 16 Pa...

Page 72: ...32 P9 CPLR S13 14 15 Figure 55 on page 67 3 RCVR OUT to Ports 13 0 128 P13 CPLR S13 14 15 17 Figure 56 on page 67 4 RCVR OUT to Ports 6 16 16 P6 CPLR S23 24 Figure 54 on page 67 5 RCVR OUT to Ports 1...

Page 73: ...d Service Guide U3047 90001 67 U3047AM12 Service Information Figure 54 RCVR OUT to Ports 5 to 8 Path Response Figure 55 RCVR OUT to Ports 9 to 12 Path Response Figure 56 RCVR OUT to Ports 13 to16 Path...

Page 74: ...o Figure 57 Figure 57 Source IN to CPLR THRU RCVR OUT to CPLR ARM Path Response Table 19 Source Signal Path Test Instructions Path Test Port Group RF Path Description Control Mode Address Data Path Co...

Page 75: ...nal RF cables are cleaned and not damaged Verifying Cal Kit Operational Check Failure on page 51 3 Review the Cal Kit Operational Check on page 46 and verify the results for the port that is failing 4...

Page 76: ...r s and Service Guide U3047 90001 U3047AM12 Service Information Figure 58 Test Set Top View Test Set Control Bd bottom Bd Upper Switches x16 Coupler Test Ports x16 Switch Interface Bd DUT Control Bd t...

Page 77: ...User s and Service Guide U3047 90001 71 U3047AM12 Service Information Figure 59 Test Set Bottom View Line Module Power Supply Fan Fuse x2 Switch x16...

Page 78: ...in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous Intentional interrupti...

Page 79: ...nts may cause product damage and serious injury CAUTION This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 CAUTION Verify that the premise electrical voltage supply is...

Page 80: ...nnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch disconnecting device WARNING The power cor...

Page 81: ...handling components and assemblies or when making connections always wear a heel strap 9300 1126 when working in an area with a conductive floor If you are uncertain about the conductivity of your fl...

Page 82: ...ame or chassis The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community If accompanied by a year it is when the design was proven The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA International...

Page 83: ...n Canada CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 04 USA UL std no 61010 1 2nd Edition Acoustic statement European Machinery Directive 2022 42 EC 1 7 4 2U Accoustical noise emission LpA 70 dB Operator position Normal ope...

Page 84: ...nit Shipping Your Product to Agilent for Service or Repair IMPORTANT Agilent Technologies reserves the right to reformat or replace the internal hard disk drive in your analyzer as part of its repair...

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