Anritsu MA24 A Series, Operation Manual, Page: 32 / 88

3-6 PN: 10585-00004 Rev. T MA24xxA/B/D, MA2400xA OM
3-5 RF Connector Care Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care
Magnification
The minimum magnification for connector inspection for damage
varies with the connector:
• 7X for K (2.92 mm) and V (1.85 mm) connectors
• 2X for N connectors
• 10X for W1 (1.0 mm) connectors
Any connector with the following defects should be repaired or
discarded:
Plating
• Deep scratches showing bare metal on the mating plane
• Bubbles and blisters
The connectors may lose some gloss over time due to usage. Light
scratches, marks and other cosmetic imperfections can be found
on the mating plane surfaces. These should be of no cause for
concern.
Threads
• Damaged threads. Don’t force the connectors to mate with
each other.
Center conductors
• Bent, broken or damaged contacts.
Pin Depth Measurement
Precautions
A connector should be checked before it is used at a minimum of
once per day when in use. If the connector is to be used on another
item of equipment, the connector on the equipment to be tested
should also be gauged.
Warning Beware of destructive pin depth of mating connectors.