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User’s and Service Guide U3047-90002
U3047AE04
Cal Kit Operational Check
Operational Check Procedure
The sequence of this procedure is very important and must be followed or the performance
accuracy and results may vary from the reference plots provided. Ensure that the Test Set is not
connected to the PNA-X if you are performing a PNA-X Operator’s Check. The PNA-X will
indicate false failures if the Test Set is connected.
Preparing the
Analyzer
1.
Connect the Test Set to the 4-Port PNA-X using the interconnect cables as shown in
2.
Turn On the Test Set.
3.
On the PNA-X, select Response > Cal > Manage Cals > Cal Set. Delete or Rename any Cal Sets
titled “999.1” thru “999.8” (8-Port), although it is unlikely that you will find Cal Sets with these
names.
4.
Verify that the PNA-X is in 8-Port mode. See the bottom of the measurement window.
a.
If only four S-Parameters are listed, select Utility > System > Configure > Multiport
Capability.
Select Restart as multiport PNA with this testset and select U3047AE04 (8-Port)
from the
5.
Press Preset.
6.
Verify that the [Start Frequency] is set to [10 MHz].
7.
Set [Stop Frequency] to [70 GHz].
8.
Select [Power] > Power Level and enter [0 dBm].
9.
Select Response > Avg > IF Bandwidth > 100 Hz > OK.
10.
Select Stimulus > Sweep > Number of Points > 401.
11.
Connect the ECal module to an available PNA-X USB port on the front or rear panel. Refer to
. This procedure assumes you are using a ECal. If you are not, see
A 1-Port Calibration and Verification Procedure” on page 45, step 2
12.
Allow the ECal module, Test Set and PNA-X to warm up for a minimum of 30 minutes.
