Preparing Analyzer and Converters
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Vector Network Analyzers R&S
ZVA and R&S
ZVT
If R&S
ZVA-B8 is installed and you are using converters with electronical attenuators,
don't forget to establish the the power control cable connection.
At the analyzer GUI, proceed as follows:
1. Establish all connections (including the power control cable connection, if applica-
ble) between the frequency converters and the network analyzer. For details refer
to reference no. [3] or [4].
2. If you use a frequency converter of the R&S
ZCxxx family that has never been con-
nected to the respective VNA before, connect it to the VNA via USB and follow the
on-screen instructions of the "New Converter Detected" dialog.
3. Ensure that the frequency converter mode of the VNA is active. Open the "System
> System Configuration > Frequency Converter" tab and select the "Type" and
"Use of External Sources" according to your frequency converter type and test
setup. For details refer to reference no. [2] in
Chapter 10, "Additional Information"
Vector Network Analyzers R&S
ZVA and R&S
ZVT
