MA24xxA/B/D, MA2400xA OM
PN: 10585-00004 Rev. T
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Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care
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Introduction
Anritsu Power Sensors are high quality precision laboratory
instruments and should receive the same care and respect afforded such
instruments. Follow the precautions listed below when handling or
connecting these devices. Complying with these precautions will
guarantee longer component life and less equipment downtime due to
connector or device failure. This will ensure that power sensor failures
are not due to misuse or abuse – two failure modes not covered under
the Anritsu warranty.
Based on RF components returned for repair, destructive pin depth of
mating connectors is the major cause of failure in the field. When an RF
component connector is mated with a connector having a destructive pin
depth, damage will usually occur to the RF component connector. A
destructive pin depth is one that is too long in respect to the reference
plane of the connector (see
Figure 3-1 on page 3-8
).
The center pin of a precision RF component connector has a precision
tolerance measured in mils (1/1000 inch). The mating connectors of
various RF components may not be precision types. Consequently, the
center pins of these devices may not have the proper pin depth. The pin
depth of DUT connectors should be measured to assure compatibility
before attempting to mate them with Power Sensor connectors. An
Anritsu Pin Depth Gauge (
Figure 3-2
), or equivalent, can be used for
this purpose.
Warning
Beware of destructive pin depth of mating connectors.
Warning
Beware of RF components that may not have precision type
connectors.
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