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Chapter 1
General Information
Manual Overview
Manual Overview
This manual provides instructions for using the HP 8509X and
HP 8506X families of electronic calibration modules, with the HP
85097A PC interface kit. For information about the HP 85060C control
unit, refer to the Appendix section of the Electronic Calibration System
User’s Guide (HP part number 85091-90007).
ECal kits are available with modules having the following connector
types:
• 3.5 mm
• type-N 50
Ω
• 7 mm
• type-N 75
Ω
• 7-16
• type-F
For information about connector-type options, refer to
Module ECal Kit Contents” on page 1-5
, and
“HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit
This manual also provides replacement part numbers, specifications
and procedures for using, maintaining and troubleshooting the ECal
modules and their related equipment.
For clarification only, this manual refers to the HP 8509X family as
RF modules and the HP 8506X family as microwave modules.
NOTE
ECal modules can be controlled using an HP 85060C control unit, or
a combination of the HP 85097A PC interface module and a customer
supplied PC.
Refer to the Electronic Calibration System User’s Guide (HP part
number 85091-90007) for information about the HP 85097A PC
interface system.
Refer to the HP 85060C Electronic Calibration Control Unit Operating,
Programming and Service Manual (HP part number 85060-90002) for
information about the HP 85060C control unit.
Prerequisite Knowledge
This manual assumes you know proper connector care. Refer to the
“Principles of Microwave Connector Care Quick Reference Card,”
located at the back of this manual. If another copy is needed, refer to
Chapter 4, “Replaceable Parts”
for the HP part number. You can also
contact the nearest HP sales or service office for the customer training