Keysight Technologies 8480 Series, Operating And Service Manual

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1 Introduction
14 Keysight 8480 Series Operating and Service Manual
General Information
Instruments Covered by Manual
A serial number label is attached to the power sensor. The serial number has two
parts: the prefix (two letters and the first four numbers), and the suffix (the last
four numbers). Refer to the Example Serial Number shown in Figure 1-1 .
Figure 1-1 Example serial number
The two letters identify the country in which the unit was manufactured. "US"
represents the USA and "MY" represents Malaysia. The four numbers of the prefix
are a code identifying the date of a major design change incorporated in your
power sensor. The four digit suffix is a sequential number and, coupled with the
prefix, provides a unique identification for each unit produced.
When seeking information about your power sensor refer to the complete serial
number and include the full prefix number and the suffix number.
For further information concerning a serial number, contact your nearest Keysight
Technologies Sales and Service office.
Description
The 8480 series power sensors are used for measuring the average power
supplied by an RF or microwave source or device-under-test (DUT). In use, the
Power Sensor is connected to the RF or microwave source and to a compatible