R&S ZC Series, Getting Started

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Contents
R&S
®
ZCxxx
3 Getting Started 1177.5156.02 ─ 05
Contents
1 Safety and regulatory information....................................... 5
1.1 Labels on the product.......................................................................... 5
1.2 Warning messages in the documentation.......................................... 6
1.3 Korea certification class B...................................................................6
2 Key features........................................................................... 7
3 Preparing for use................................................................... 9
3.1 Unpacking and checking......................................................................9
3.2 Choosing the operating site.............................................................. 10
3.3 Setting up the converter.....................................................................10
3.4 Considerations for test setup............................................................ 10
3.5 Connecting the converter to the DC supply..................................... 11
3.6 Switching the converter on................................................................ 11
3.7 Connecting the converter to the VNA via USB................................ 12
4 Instrument tour.................................................................... 13
4.1 Test port adapter (waveguide flange)................................................13
4.2 Output power-adjusting knob............................................................15
4.3 Rear panel............................................................................................16
5 RF connections....................................................................20
5.1 Connection procedure........................................................................22
5.2 Input connectors (RF IN, LO IN)........................................................ 23
5.3 Output connectors (MEAS OUT, REF OUT)...................................... 24
5.4 Adaption kits R&S ZCAKN................................................................. 24
6 Basic operation....................................................................26
6.1 Required equipment........................................................................... 26