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User’s Guide 85523-90005 2-7
855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Reference Information
Configuration: Distance Between Controller and CalPod is More Than 2 Meters
When the distance between the 85523B CalPod Controller and the CalPod unit is more than two
meters, an 85554A extension cable for CalPod drive cables is required. This extension cable is 10
meters in length. The 12-pin male connector joins with the 85523B CalPod controller, and the
12-pin female connector joins with the 12-pin connector on the 85552/53A CalPod drive cable (2
meter length). The 9-pin male connector of the 85552/53A CalPod drive cable joins with the
CalPod.
Configuration: Using a 1 x 12 CalPod Cable Fan-Out Splitter for More Than Four
CalPods
As shown in the following graphic, a Keysight 85556A 20 GHz and 40 GHz CalPod 1x12 fan-out
splitter can be used to connect four or more 855xxA/B Series CalPods to an 85523B CalPod
Controller.