
Putting the Instrument into Operation
R&S
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ZN-Z84
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2.1.1.3
Standby Key
The key serves two main purposes:
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Toggle between standby and ready state; see
When the instrument is powered up it comes up in ready state.
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chapter 2.2.7, "Switching the Instrument Off"
2.1.1.4
Matrix VNA Ports
SMA female connectors, 50 Ω, labeled A, C, B, D (from left to
right). A colored LED indicates whether the related port is cur-
rently used.
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With the R&S
ZN-Z84 base unit and the (optional) 2-VNA-port extensions
R&S
ZN-Z84-B22, -B32 and -B42, only connectors A and B are available.
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With the optional 4-VNA-port extension R&S
ZN-Z84-B24 connectors C and D
are added.
for the possible extension paths.
2.1.1.5
Matrix Test Ports
Numbered female SMA connectors (50 Ω), serving as outputs for
the RF stimulus signal and as inputs for the measured RF signals
from the DUT (response signals).
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Without port extension the R&S
ZN-Z84 base unit offers ports 1 to 6.
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Optional extensions R&S
ZN-Z84-B22/B24, -B32/B34 and -B42/B44 add test
ports 7 to 12, 13 to 18 and 19 to 24, respectively.
It is recommended to use a suitable torque wrench when fastening the RF cables
on the connectors.
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