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R&S

ZVA80

Broadband Measurements Using the
1

mm External Test Sets

Quick Start Guide

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Test & Measurement

Summary of Contents for ZVA80

Page 1: ...R S ZVA80 Broadband Measurements Using the 1 mm External Test Sets Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide 8 1312 6808 62 02 Test Measurement...

Page 2: ...t describes the operation of the R S ZVA80 with external test sets 2010 Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG Muehldorfstr 15 81671 Munich Germany Phone 49 89 41 29 0 Fax 49 89 41 29 12 164 E mail info rohde schwa...

Page 3: ...4 1 Waveguide Flange 11 2 4 2 Output Power Adjusting Screw 12 2 4 3 Rear Panel 12 2 4 3 1 Standby Switch 13 2 4 3 2 Power Supply Connector 13 2 4 3 3 Fuse Holder 14 2 4 3 4 RF Connectors Input 14 2 4...

Page 4: ...surement Principle 23 3 3 Activating the ZVA80 BU Measurement Mode 23 3 4 Connecting the External Test Sets 24 3 5 Calibration 25 3 6 Measurement 26 3 7 Troubleshooting 27 3 8 Special Considerations f...

Page 5: ...ensures compatible source pow ers Before you connect your external test set to the network analyzer always activate the ZVA80 BU mode using the Frequency Converter dialog see chapter 3 3 Activating t...

Page 6: ...3 Basic Operation on page 23 The measurement mode is selected in the Frequency Converter tab of the System Configuration dialog NONE for measurements with internal test sets ZVA80 BU for external test...

Page 7: ...r groups are similar Each of them consists of a bidir ectional ruggedized 2 4 mm connector and 3 pairs of 1 85 mm V connectors for direct generator and receiver access The connectors are used alternat...

Page 8: ...pprox 50 GHz only The SOURCE OUT 2 92 mm K connector provides the Local Oscillator LO signal for the frequency converter of the external test set The SMA inputs REF IN and MEAS IN receive the measured...

Page 9: ...flange ensures the power supply of the diplexer An additional metal clamp at the bottom ensures mechanical stability Dismounting the frequency converter The connection shown above is suitable for all...

Page 10: ...ors labeled LOW are used in low frequency mode only see chapter 2 1 Operation with External Test Sets on page 6 Fig 2 2 Rear panel of the diplexer MEAS OUT LOW is a 1 85 mm V female connector which pr...

Page 11: ...y power supplied If the LED does not light check the following The power connection between the diplexer and the converter must be in place see figure 2 1 The converter must be power supplied and swit...

Page 12: ...is set to a fixed value optimized for the selected type of frequency converter The screw at the top of the converter allows to adjust the output power of the waveguide test port Turning the screw cloc...

Page 13: ...and LEDs A green light emitting diode LED next to the switch indicates that the instrument is in ready state An orange LED further to the right indicates that the instrument is in standby state These...

Page 14: ...the RF source signal from the diplexer A semi rigid cable connects RF IN to the RF HIGH OUT connector on the top side of the diplexer LO IN receives the local oscillator signal from the R S ZVA80 bas...

Page 15: ...hipped in a cardboard box for unpacking instructions refer to the R S ZVA Quick Start Guide stock number 1145 1090 62 Each of the two external test sets is shipped in a separate wooden case The extern...

Page 16: ...damage use the wrist strap and grounding cord supplied with the network analyzer and connect yourself to the GND connector at the front panel of the analyzer For details refer to the R S ZVA Quick Sta...

Page 17: ...ode It is recommended to remove the control cable if no frequencies above approx 50 GHz are measured even if the DUT is connected to the 1 mm test port connectors of the diplexers 2 5 5 Connecting RF...

Page 18: ...ctors types A torque wrench for the delicate 1 mm connector is supplied with the R S ZVA80 Some of the RF connections are only used while the network analyzer operates in the low frequency range below...

Page 19: ...T CABLE EXT MEAS 1 55 m HIGH PORT 3 MEAS IN Converter MEAS OUT CABLE EXT REF 1 55 m HIGH Table 2 2 RF connection for right external test set R S ZVA80 BU connector Ext test set connector Cable Used at...

Page 20: ...ver interchange diplexers and converters from different R S ZVA80 systems 2 5 6 Connecting the Converter to the DC Supply An external DC power supply and several plug adapters are provided with each o...

Page 21: ...ts involving two external test sets connected to one DUT the test sets and the DUT must be aligned accurately using the adjustable feet of the test sets 2 5 9 Replacing Fuses The frequency converter a...

Page 22: ...ould be protected against dust It is strongly recommended to transport and store the external test sets in the original wooden case The 1 mm test port of the diplexer should be protected by its cap se...

Page 23: ...Sets on page 6 The measurement involves the following steps 1 Activation of the ZVA80 BU mode for measurements with external test set 2 Connection of the external test sets 3 Calibration using a suit...

Page 24: ...alog Channel Mode Port Config Fig 3 1 Frequency Converter dialog 3 4 Connecting the External Test Sets Each of the external test sets must be connected to the R S ZVA80 base unit the power supply and...

Page 25: ...urce and the reference plane external power meter is not possible A power calibration of the reference receiver a wave using an appropriate external power meter however is possible and recommended for...

Page 26: ...The Port Configuration set tings together with the Stimulus settings determine the sweep range of the converted signals i e the input and output frequencies at the DUT ports All measured quantities S...

Page 27: ...frequency and high frequency mode fails Control connection not established or Port 1 and Port 2 connectors inter changed Check connecting H L Switch cable see chapter 2 5 4 Connecting the Control Cabl...

Page 28: ...r 3 3 Activating the ZVA80 BU Measurement Mode on page 23 3 9 Additional Information For a comprehensive description of R S ZVA analyzers including frequency conversion and remote control refer to the...

Page 29: ...p side of the diplexer and the RF IN connector on the rear panel of the converter 2 Turn the external test set by 90 deg so that the diplexer connectors point in upward direction 3 Open the corrugated...

Page 30: ...For accurate measurements the R S ZVA80 must be re calibrated by Rohde Schwarz after the calibration interval in the data sheet has elapsed Calibration involves all com ponents of the test system incl...

Page 31: ...EAS OUT 15 MEAS OUT LOW 10 Measurement 26 Measurement principle 23 P PORT 1 2 7 PORT 3 4 8 Power adjusting screw 12 Power calibration 25 Power on 21 Power supply connector 13 Preparing the analyzer fo...

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