U3042AM08
Controlling the Test Set with N5222A/B, N5230C, N5232A/B or N5242A/B
Multiport Mode (Option 551)
Multiport mode selects the test set file that will enable the analyzer to control the
test set. Multiport mode allows you to complete a N-Port calibration using the Cal
Wizard application in the analyzer. Refer to the Help system for more information.
The U3042AM08 Option 129 (External Source Path Switch) will not operate in
multiport mode (Option 551).
How to Access Multiport Mode
1. The Option 551 must be installed for Multiport capability. To access the multiport
application select
[Utility] > System > Configure > Multiport Capability
-OR-
(Instrument > Setup > External hardware > Multiport > Multiport Configuration...)
.
2. Select
U3042M08
(12-Port System) from the test set drop-down menu and select
Restart as a multiport PNA with this test set
>
OK
. The analyzer will restart the
network application with the test set interface features.
Sweep Setup for PNA-X N524xB Models
1. On the analyzer 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
2
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Sweep Setup
, N524xB
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