Adjustment
5-3 ALC Level Calibration
VectorStar ME7838 Series MM
PN: 10410-00306 Rev. F
5-7
Setup Procedure
1.
Ensure that all system components have been assembled per
VectorStar ME7838 Series
Broadband/Millimeter-Wave VNA System Installation Guide – 10410-00293
.
2.
If the Millimeter-Wave Modules are MA25400A, install 33.8G50 Adapter to the test port of the
MA25400A Module at
Port 1
and install 35WR5G Adapter to the test port of the MA25400A Module at
Port 2
.
3.
Turn on the MS464xx VNA and 3739X Test Set and allow them to warm up at least 30 minutes. While
the system is warming up, proceed to
4.
Install a GPIB interface cable between the Anritsu ML243XA power meter GPIB port and the
Dedicated
GPIB
port of the MS464xx VNA.
5.
Install a GPIB interface cable between the GPIB port of the Keysight 437B, E4418B, or N1913A power
meter and the
Dedicated GPIB
port of the MS464xx VNA.
6.
If the Millimeter-Wave Modules are MA25300A or MA25400A, install a GPIB interface cable between
ELVA-1 DPM-06/20 Power Meter GPIB port and the
Dedicated GPIB
port of the MS464xx VNA
7.
If the Millimeter-Wave Modules are MA25400A, install a GPIB interface cable between ELVA-1
DPM-05/20 Power Meter GPIB port and the
Dedicated GPIB
port of the MS464xx VNA
8.
Install the Anritsu SC7770 power sensor to the Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A power meter.
9.
Install the Keysight W8486A power sensor to the Keysight 437B, E4418B, or N1913A power meter.
10.
If the GPIB Address of the Keysight Power Meter has not been changed to 15, do the following:
a.
For Keysight 437B Power Meter:
a.
Power on the power meter.
b.
Press the
SPECIAL
key (
SHIFT
+
PRESET/LOCAL
)
c.
Press the up or down arrow key until the display reads 4 HP-IB ADRS.
d.
Press the
ENTER
key. The display will read ADDRESS 13.
e.
Press the up, down, left, or right keys until ADDRESS 15 is displayed.
f.
Press the
ENTER
key.
b.
For Keysight E4418B Power Meter:
a.
Power on the power meter.
b.
Press
System | Inputs
key and select
Remote Interface
,
Configure Interface
, and
GPIB
.
c.
Press the
GPIB Addr
softkey.
d.
Use the up, down, left, or right key to modify the displayed values until 15 is displayed.
e.
Press the
Enter
key to confirm the choice.
c.
For Keysight N1913A Power Meter:
a.
Power on the power meter.
b.
Press
System
key and select
Remote Interfaces
.
c.
Use the arrow keys to highlight GPIB Address entry field.
d.
Press
Select
key and then use the numeric keypad to enter 15 as GPIB Address.
e.
Press the
Enter
key.
f.
Press
System
key and select
Remote Interfaces
,
1 of 2,
and
Command
Set.
Note
For 3744A-EE and 3744A-EW modules, disconnect the Waveguide adapter at the test port prior to
performing the ALC calibration. Re-install the adapter after the calibration is complete.
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