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Keysight Technologies 
U3022AM42

 

Multiport Test Set Extension

User’s and 
Service Guide

Summary of Contents for U3022AM42

Page 1: ...Keysight Technologies U3022AM42 Multiport Test Set Extension User s and Service Guide...

Page 2: ...d those set forth in the EULA shall apply except to the extent that those terms rights or licenses are explicitly required from all providers of commercial computer software pursuant to the FAR and th...

Page 3: ...imensions and Space Requirements 12 Frequency Range and Power Levels 13 Front and Rear Panel Features 14 Test Ports 3 5 Bulkhead male 14 Access Ports SMA female 14 Test Port Status LEDs 14 Standby Swi...

Page 4: ...Interface Control Settings 39 Using Interface Control Mode 40 SCPI Control Mode 42 Overview of the SCPI Control 42 How to Access the Command Processor 42 SCPI Command Processor Console 43 Address and...

Page 5: ...ostatic Discharge Protection 69 Non RF Failures 70 RF Switching Failures 72 RF Switching Path Test 72 Equipment Required 72 Equipment Setup 72 Source and Receiver Path Tests 74 Ext Source and Test Por...

Page 6: ...AM42 Introduction Introduction This document describes how to use and service the U3022AM42 Multiport Test Set Extension Figure 1 U3022AM42 Multiport Test Set 6 Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service G...

Page 7: ...U3022AM42 Introduction Figure 2 4 Port N5242B PNA X with U3022AM42 Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service Guide 7...

Page 8: ...has changed to match this Keysight color Measurement Application Notes Low Loss DUT Measurements Low loss trace stability is a product of switch repeatability and calibration technique Low insertion l...

Page 9: ...uirements 4 Port Network Analyzer Options Test Set File System Figure N5242B PNA X 4xx u3022am42_pnax_p4 Figure 2 on page 7 Table 1 U3022AM42 Accessories Supplied Description Part Number Quantity Shor...

Page 10: ...model option includes the hardware lock link and cable kit listed in Table 3 Table 3 Interface Kit Options 20 Port Network Analyzer System Interface Kit Option Hardware Lock link Cable Kit Connector T...

Page 11: ...ON This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 Power Requirements Verify that the required AC power is available before installing the test set to the analyzer...

Page 12: ...uracy enhanced error corrected measurements require the ambient temperature of the analyzer and test set to be maintained within 1 C of the ambient temperature at calibration Dimensions and Space Requ...

Page 13: ...um level to ensure no damage Do not apply any DC voltage to the Access or Test Set ports Refer to your analyzer s specifications to determine the maximum input power levels for the access and test por...

Page 14: ...er test ports Standby Switch Note that this switch is Standby only not a line switch The main power cord can be used as the system disconnecting device It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains...

Page 15: ...analyzer Line Module The line fuse as well as a spare reside within the line module Figure 5 on page 16 illustrates where the fuses are located and how to access them Install the instrument so that t...

Page 16: ...m for assistance in power cord selection The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument T...

Page 17: ...ned Locking the Test Set to the PNA or PNA X 1 The lock link kit U3021 60005 includes 0515 1619 Screw T20 M4x0 7 25 mm x2 Analyzer 0515 2317 Screw T15 M3 5x0 6 12 mm x2 Test Set 5023 0132 Lock links k...

Page 18: ...andoffs from the rear panel of the test set using a T20 Torx driver 6 Install the left and right lock links onto the test set as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Install Lock links onto the Test Set Right l...

Page 19: ...g the Analyzer 8 Secure the analyzer s lower lock links to the test set upper locking feet using the spring loaded screws If the analyzer s lower lock links are not aligned with the screw holes loosen...

Page 20: ...low and Figure 11 on page 21 Over torque will cause damage to the test set and may cause connectors to spin or become loose Refer to Interconnect Cable Verification on page 22 Table 6 PNA or PNA X RF...

Page 21: ...U3042 20119 The cables must be connected in the numeric order listed in Table 6 on page 20 Figure 11 PNA X RF Interface Cable Connections 20 22 28 26 25 21 27 Continue to Test Set I O Cable Installat...

Page 22: ...nel similar to Figure 12 Figure 12 Test Set I O Cable Connection Interconnect Cable Verification 1 Perform the System Operational Check on page 23 2 If the problem still exists perform the RF Switchin...

Page 23: ...to RF Path Configuration for Analyzer with Noise Figure Capability on page 35 U3022AM42 System Operational Check Complete the following steps before beginning this procedure Verify Results The include...

Page 24: ...U3022AM42 System Operational Check Figure 13 Typical Reflection Response Port 1 Figure 14 Typical Reflection Response Port 2 24 Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service Guide...

Page 25: ...Figure 15 Reflection Response Signal Path Diagram Port 1 to 4 U3022AM42 System Operational Check Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service Guide 25...

Page 26: ...Figure 17 Reflection Response Signal Path Diagram Ports 3 and 5 U3022AM42 System Operational Check 26 Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service Guide Figure 16 Typical Reflection Response Ports 3 to 14...

Page 27: ...nal Path Diagram Ports 14 and 18 U3022AM42 System Operational Check Response 10 MHz to 500 MHz is normal for the PNA X couplers only Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service Guide 27 Figure 18 Typical Re...

Page 28: ...face Control on page 38 SCPI Control Mode on page 42 Typeface Key Conventions The following key conventions are used throughout this document HARDKEYS are labeled front panel keys SOFTKEYS are indicat...

Page 29: ...weep Setup for PNA X N52xxB Models 1 Select Sweep Sweep Setup Timing 2 Select Timing tab 3 Select Sweep Mode Stepped 4 Deselect Time Auto Sweep Time 5 Set Dwell Time Apply OK Figure 21 Sweep Setup N52...

Page 30: ...zer measurement applications and their large data files The 4 Port PNA X requires Test Set file u3022am42_pnax_p4 If the test set is not available in the drop down list it will be necessary for you to...

Page 31: ...u and select Restart as a multiport PNA with this testset OK See Figures 24 and 25 below The analyzer will restart the network application with the test set interface features Figure 23 Selecting Mult...

Page 32: ...3022AM42 Figure 25 External Test Set Control This menu will allow the physical Ports 1 thru 20 to be identified as any port for your convenience For example Port 5 can be named Port 2 The External Tes...

Page 33: ...cates the port is the Receiver and the S LED indicates the port is the Source The B model analyzer provides an S Parameter selection method by using the keypad For example to select S25 MEAS MEAS Ente...

Page 34: ...he Application Note 1373 1 and 1373 2 5988 5634EN and 5988 5635EN at www keysight com In the search menu type Multiport and Balanced Figure 28 Selecting Balanced Measurements Receivers Tab The S Param...

Page 35: ...F Path Config and in the drop down menu select Default OK Save this configuration as a User Preset by selecting Save User Preset Save current state as User Preset Do not use the factory Preset User Pr...

Page 36: ...and any adapters that are used to connect the DUT This removes the effect on the measurement of the DUT Failure to do this will create ripple and other measurement errors If measurement errors occur...

Page 37: ...alibrating following the Cal Wizard prompts and click Measure after each connection The electrical delay value may be shown in the dialog box after the last measurement click OK 6 At the Calibration C...

Page 38: ...am Refer to PNA Help menu Rear Panel Tour A unique set of control data can be sent for each channel In addition a unique set of control data can be sent before the channel sweep starts and after the s...

Page 39: ...ent Setup Internal Hardware Interface Control in the drop down menu and select Enable Interface Control The PNA Series Network Analyzer comes with the Interface Control application Please review this...

Page 40: ...ontrol is disabled and NO data is sent To send data the individual interfaces must also be enabled Test Set I O Control addr data 2 Provides control of the Test Set I O Interface on the rear panel of...

Page 41: ...ted Dwell After Command 7 Specifies a wait time in milliseconds after all commands to all interfaces are sent Any positive integer is allowed This is used to allow all external devices to settle befor...

Page 42: ...l test set without creating a remote program The user is required to manually input address and data using the Command Processor Console in the Help menu Command Processor settings can not be saved or...

Page 43: ...od 1 Using GPIB SCPI Command Values This method is available while the system is in Multiport mode only The Test Set internal switch settings are programmed into the Test Set firmware they are configu...

Page 44: ...able while the system is in Standalone mode only The Address and Data values for the Test Set can be found in the Address and Data Values section on page 45 The Test Set internal switch settings are p...

Page 45: ...ature in this test set design Ports 2 and 15 18 will only require one Address and Data line Syntax with the Control Panel entries is Address Data Refer to Table 8 on page 46 and Figure 40 on page 48 f...

Page 46: ...16 0 32 16 0 48 16 0 32 16 0 64 16 0 32 16 0 80 16 0 32 16 0 96 16 0 32 16 0 0 16 16 32 32 0 0 16 32 32 32 0 0 16 48 32 32 0 0 16 64 32 32 0 0 16 80 32 32 0 0 16 96 32 32 Port 15 16 17 18 Adds Data 64...

Page 47: ...for the needed Address Data entries Port 7 0 85 16 0 32 17 Port 16 64 32 Port Address Data 7 0 16 32 85 0 17 Port Address Data 16 64 34 SCPI Command Entry Method CONT EXT TEST DATA 0 85 delay 20ms CO...

Page 48: ...ample 1 Address and Data Entry for Port 7 and 16 Tx Rx Setup Port 7 TxRx S77 Setup Code Entry Port 16 TxRx S16_16 Setup Code Entry U3022AM42 Address and Data Values 48 Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Se...

Page 49: ...EST DATA 32 33 delay 20ms Reverse State Receive Rx at Test Port 7 and Source Tx at Test Set Port 14 SCPI Command Entry Method CONT EXT TEST DATA 0 80 delay 20ms CONT EXT TEST DATA 16 6 delay 20ms CONT...

Page 50: ...tage source 2 to 5 Vdc or an external DC power supply depending on how the connection to the control line is configured When using an external power supply a positive or negative voltage can be used R...

Page 51: ...7 8 Line 8 Output port of line 8 9 Not used 10 Not used 11 Not used 12 2 V to 5 V The voltage input to pin 13 The voltage can be varied by rotating the voltage adjustment trimmer on the rear panel 13...

Page 52: ...e 42 below illustrates an example of the connection between the DUT and the test set using the internal DC power supply Connect pin 12 to pin 13 and pin 14 to pin 15 to provide the ground path Connect...

Page 53: ...the Test Set using an External Power Supply 1 Turn on the test set 2 Connect the DUT 3 Turn on the external power supply Turning Off the Test Set using an External Power Supply 1 Turn off the Power Su...

Page 54: ...ns Table 10 will be used The address value is always 112 Table 11 Test Set DUT Control Address and Data Logic Table Address Data Description Line Pin 112 0 ALL DUT Control Lines set to logic high or c...

Page 55: ...es Listed are two examples to illustrate this concept Refer to Figure 41 on page 51 shown with all lines logic high Example 1 To change lines 1 8 to equal logic Low all others logic high 1 Line 1 addr...

Page 56: ...t Required The test set requires that the user be familiar with the equipment and components listed in Table 12 This section provides an equipment list and configuration of the analyzer and test set T...

Page 57: ...e is in question An N Port calibration should be performed before making a measurement NOTE Typical performance is based on 1 to 2 units Refer to Table 12 below If you suspect that your 20 Port config...

Page 58: ...ely that you will find Cal Sets with these names 4 Verify that the analyzer is in Multiport mode See the bottom of the measurement window a If only four S Parameters are listed select Utility System C...

Page 59: ...Calibration 5 Continue to follow the prompts until the Calibration Completed dialog box appears 6 At the Calibration Completed prompt select Save As User Calset and type the name 999 1 Overwrite the C...

Page 60: ...On Off Figure 46 Calibration Cal Set Viewer 3 From the Cal Sets drop down menu select 999 1 and select Enable Select the Reflection Tracking x x where x x is the port being tested Ensure that the Ena...

Page 61: ...rts 1 and 2 Figure 48 Standard Reflection Tracking Trace Ports 3 to 18 Response from 10 MHz to 500 MHz is normal due to the PNA X couplers in comparison to the test set bridges The bridges have more g...

Page 62: ...ical standards or an ECal module To perform this check the test port of the ECal module must connect directly to the Test Port being verified without adapters 1 Perform an 1 Port Cal of the test set p...

Page 63: ...ies Find A Part system on the web at http www keysight com my faces fapHomePage jspx Table 14 Available Replacement Parts SPO Description Keysight Part Number 4 Port Terminated Switch N1811 60027 Coup...

Page 64: ...ial number Some parts may have long lead times Table 15 Available Replaceable Parts M42 Description Keysight Part Number U3022AM42 User s Guide U3022 90012 LED Status Board N5261 60005 Switch Interfac...

Page 65: ...U3022AM42 System Block Diagrams System Block Diagrams Figure 50 System RF Block Diagram Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service Guide 65...

Page 66: ...U3022AM42 System Block Diagrams Figure 51 U3022AM42 RF Block Diagram 66 Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service Guide...

Page 67: ...ch Interface board U3025 63062 is installed on top of the test set Controller Board and provides connections to the RF switches This board regulates the DC voltage supply 24 volts and routes logic sig...

Page 68: ...h to network analyzer Port 3 and test set Port 6 10 and 14 S30 Source to Ports 1 and 3 14 Provides control of the Source In path to network analyzer Port 1 Cplr Thru and test set Ports 3 through 14 S4...

Page 69: ...service The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose the user to dangerous voltages Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources before being opened Electrostatic Discharge Prot...

Page 70: ...oltage is present at the instrument line cord b Remove the AC power cord from the instrument Verify the instrument AC Line Module fuse 2119 0709 and replace if necessary Refer to Figure 5 on page 16 c...

Page 71: ...r board Controller Status LEDs shown in Figure 52 on page 70 b If none are on remove the Switch Driver board and recheck if still no indication replace the Controller board c If the Controller Status...

Page 72: ...rface cables and reinstall the analyzer s front panel jumper cables Equipment Required PNA X Network Analyzer Two RF Flex Cables 3 5 mm male female 3 5 mm Adapters female to female Test Set I O Cable...

Page 73: ...pical Source IN to Ports 3 14 Source Figure 54 on page 75 Source IN to Ports 15 18 Source Figure 55 on page 75 RCVR OUT to Ports 5 24 Receiver Figure 56 on page 77 RCVR OUT to Ports 5 18 Receiver Figu...

Page 74: ...S10 S30 S37 7 Source IN to Port 9 0 0 P9 CPLR S20 S30 S37 8 Source IN to Port 10 0 0 P10 CPLR S20 S30 S37 9 Source IN to Port 11 0 0 P11 CPLR S20 S30 S37 10 Source IN to Port 12 0 0 P12 CPLR S20 S30...

Page 75: ...Figure 54 Source IN to Ports 3 to 14 Path Response U3022AM42 Troubleshooting the Test Set Figure 55 Source IN to Ports 15 to 18 Path Response Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service Guide 75...

Page 76: ...S31 6 RCVR OUT to Port 8 0 96 P8 CPLR S11 S31 7 RCVR OUT to Port 9 0 0 P9 CPLR S21 S31 8 RCVR OUT to Port 10 0 0 P10 CPLR S21 S31 9 RCVR OUT to Port 11 0 0 P11 CPLR S21 S31 10 RCVR OUT to Port 12 0 0...

Page 77: ...Figure 56 RCVR OUT to Ports 3 to 14 Path Response U3022AM42 Troubleshooting the Test Set Figure 57 RCVR OUT to Ports 15 to 18 Path Response Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service Guide 77...

Page 78: ...59 Path Test Port Group RF Path Description Control Mode Address Data Path Components 1 Port 1 RCVR OUT to CPLR ARM 0 0 S31 2 Port 2 RCVR OUT to CPLR ARM 64 0 S41 U3022AM42 Troubleshooting the Test S...

Page 79: ...IN to Port 4 0 2 P4 CPLR S10 S30 S37 3 Ext Source IN to Port 5 0 3 P5 CPLR S10 S30 S37 4 Ext Source IN to Port 6 0 4 P6 CPLR S10 S30 S37 5 Ext Source IN to Port 7 0 5 P7 CPLR S10 S30 S37 6 Ext Source...

Page 80: ...o Ports 3 to 14 Path Response Figure 60 Ext Noise Source IN to CLPR THRU Path Response Figure 61 Ext Noise Source OUT to Source IN Path Response U3022AM42 Troubleshooting the Test Set 80 Keysight U302...

Page 81: ...the Test Set Figure 62 Top Internal View Coupler Bridge Multiport Switch x8 Control Bd bottom x16 DUT Control Bd Switch Interface Bd SW20 SW40 SW30 SW10 SW21 SW41 SW31 SW11 SW37 Keysight U3022AM42 Us...

Page 82: ...leshooting the Test Set Figure 63 Bottom Internal View Multiport Switch x8 Fuse x2 Fan Power Supply Line Module Coupler x16 SW30 SW10 SW20 SW40 SW31 SW11 SW21 SW41 SW37 82 Keysight U3022AM42 User s an...

Page 83: ...U3022AM42 Troubleshooting the Test Set Figure 64 Side Internal View SW37 Keysight U3022AM42 User s and Service Guide 83...

Page 84: ...nserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous Intentional in...

Page 85: ...s within the range specified on the instrument Ventilation Requirements When installing the instrument in a cabinet the convection into and out of the instrument must not be restricted The ambient tem...

Page 86: ...ing device It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch disconnecting device Co...

Page 87: ...ark is a registered trademark of the European Community The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicable to our product The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA Internationa...

Page 88: ...a norme NMB 001 du Canada IEC EN 61010 1 Canada CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 USA UL std no 61010 1 Acoustic Statement European Machinery Directive Accoustical noise emission LpA 70 dB Operator position Normal...

Page 89: ...status of your unit Shipping Your Product to Keysight for Service or Repair IMPORTANT Keysight Technologies reserves the right to reformat or replace the internal hard disk drive in your analyzer as...

Page 90: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2020 Edition 3 December 2020 Supersedes October 2020 www keysight com...

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