Anritsu BERTWave MP2100B, Operation Manual, Page: 70 / 382

Chapter 2 Before Use
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2.7 Connecting Coaxial Cable
Connect the coaxial cable to the BERTWave coaxial connector.
Note the following precautions when handling coaxial cable.
WARNING

Always use a coaxial cable with sufficiently low loss
matching the signal to be measured. Correct
measurement may be impossible if the cable loss is too
large.

Use a coaxial cable with an impedance of 50 Ω.
Correct measurement may be impossible if the
impedance is incorrect.
CAUTION

Use the correct coaxial cable for connecting to the
coaxial connectors of the BERTWave, which are either
SMA or K connectors. If the wrong coaxial cable for the
connector is used, there is a risk of damage to the
connector.

Tighten coaxial connectors to the correct torque. If the
coaxial connector is over tightened, there is a risk of
damage to the connector, which may prevent
disconnection. If the connector is not sufficiently
tightened, correct measurement may be impossible.

The outer conductor and inner core of a coaxial cable
can sometimes become charged like a condenser.
Discharge any possible charges by touching the outer
conductor and inner cores to something metallic.

When operating the BERTWave with other equipment,
arrange so that the co-axial cables are not accidentally
pulled; if they are pulled accidentally, the BERTWave
may be dragged off the bench top and damaged.

Keep the protective caps fitted to unused coaxial
connector.