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1164.0696.92-05 

 

 
 
 

Technical Information 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calibration Units 

 

 

R&S

®

ZV-Z58 

1164.0638.78 / 1164.0638.38 

 

R&S

®

ZV-Z59 

1164.0450.36 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Printed in Germany 

 

 

Test and Measurement Division 

Summary of Contents for ZV-Z58

Page 1: ...1164 0696 92 05 Technical Information Calibration Units R S ZV Z58 1164 0638 78 1164 0638 38 R S ZV Z59 1164 0450 36 Printed in Germany Test and Measurement Division ...

Page 2: ...ect to change R S is a registered trademark of Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG Trade names are trademarks of the owners The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual R S ZVT is abbreviated as R S ZVT R S ZV Z58 and R S ZV Z59 are abbreviated as R S ZV Z58 and R S ZV Z59 ...

Page 3: ...sic Safety Instructions and the product documentation in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para prevenir descargas eléctricas incendios lesiones o daños materiales No abrir la carcasa del instrumento Lea y cumpla las Instrucciones de seguridad elementales suministradas con el instrumento...

Page 4: ...die Produktdokumentation gut auf und geben Sie diese an weitere Benutzer des Produkts weiter Risque de blessures et d endommagement de l appareil L appareil doit être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d éviter les électrocutions incendies dommages corporels et matériels N ouvrez pas le boîtier de l appareil Lisez et respectez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales fournies avec l appare...

Page 5: ... Unit and Checking the Shipment 10 Setting up the Unit 10 Mounting in a 19 Rack 12 EMI Protective Measures 12 Connecting the Unit to the AC Supply 12 Power on and off 12 Standby and Ready State 13 Replacing Fuses 13 Maintenance 14 Storing and Packing 14 2 Automatic Calibration 15 USB Connection to the Network Analyzer 15 Performing an Automatic Calibration 16 Accuracy Considerations 17 Index 18 11...

Page 6: ...or use with an R S ZVT8 vector network analyzer Models 1164 0638 78 and 1164 0638 38 are equipped with type N and 3 5 mm connectors respectively The calibration unit R S ZV Z59 provides six ports and covers a frequency range up to 20 GHz This unit is particularly suited for use with an R S ZVT20 vector network analyzer The unit is equipped with 3 5 mm connectors Unless otherwise stated all informa...

Page 7: ...o connect cal units and other devices mouse USB memory stick etc simultaneously An unused calibration unit may remain connected to the USB port while the network analyzer is performing measurements It must be disconnected during a firmware update It is safe to connect or disconnect the calibration unit while the network analyzer is operating Never connect or disconnect the unit while data is being...

Page 8: ... importance when you use the unit for the first time Also observe the general safety instructions at the beginning of this manual Chapter 2 provides an introduction to the operation of the calibration unit For further information including remote control reference refer to the online help system of your network analyzer or its printed printable version delivered on CD ROM A more detailed descripti...

Page 9: ...rial Bus connector of type B slave USB used to control the unit from a R S ZVB R S ZVA R S ZVT network analyzer USB connection The length of the connecting USB cable should not exceed 1 m It is recommended to use the cable delivered with the calibration unit See also section USB Connection to the Network Analyzer starting on p 15 RF Connectors Type N connectors R S ZV Z58 calibration unit variant ...

Page 10: ...alyzer so there is no risk of damage if the device is directly connected to the test ports If you use an external power amplifier make sure that the maximum RF input power of the calibration unit quoted in the data sheet is never exceeded Rear Panel The rear panel contains the mains connector with the AC power switch and a fuse holder See section Power on and off starting on p 12 ...

Page 11: ...ct the calibration unit to make sure that it was not damaged during shipment Should the unit be damaged immediately notify the forwarder who shipped the unit to you and keep the container and packing material Equipment returned or sent in for repair must be packed in the original container or packing with electrostatic protection It is recommended to keep at least the two protective caps for front...

Page 12: ...ng an Automatic Calibration starting on p 16 WARNING Danger of injury The feet may fold in if they are not folded out completely or if the instrument is shifted The feet may break if they are overloaded Fold the feet completely in our completely out to ensure stability of the instrument and personal safety To avoid injuries never shift the instrument when its feet are folded out The overall load t...

Page 13: ...tic Discharge ESD damage use the wrist strap and grounding cord supplied with the network analyzer and connect yourself to the GND connector at the front panel For details refer to the Quick Start uide of your analyzer G Connecting the Unit to the AC Supply The calibration unit is automatically adapted to the AC supply voltage supplied The supply voltage must be in the range 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz t...

Page 14: ...l power supply is still connected to the AC mains power as long as the mains power switch at the rear panel is on In ready state all modules are power supplied and the calibration unit can be used as described in section Automatic Calibration on p 15 ff It is recommendable to switch the calibration unit to standby state or switch it off by the rear panel AC power switch if it is not used for some ...

Page 15: ...rs acetone etc acids bases or other substances For our support center address and a list of useful R S contact addresses refer to the pages at the beginning of this manual Storing and Packing The unit can be stored at the temperature range quoted in the data sheet When it is stored for a longer period of time the instrument should be protected against dust The original packing should be used parti...

Page 16: ...n to the unit s connection and use For detailed information refer to the help system of your network analyzer USB Connection to the Network Analyzer The calibration unit provides the following connectors A USB type B connector at the front panel is used to control the unit A USB cable for connection to the network analyzer is provided with the calibration unit Eight or six RF connectors numbered 1...

Page 17: ...s of the calibration unit Terminate all unused ports no n 1 to 8 with a 50 Ω match 2 Perform the automatic calibration for the selected number of ports using the Measurement Wizard or the Start Calibration menu For details refer to the analyzer s help system 3 Remove the test cables from the unit connect your DUT instead and perform calibrated measurements Tip for Cabling The cabling of test ports...

Page 18: ...t before starting the calibration To ensure best accuracy the analyzer automatically reduces the source power to 10 dBm If the test setup contains a large attenuation deactivate Automatic Power Reduction for Calibration Unit in the initial tab of the System Config dialog and ensure an input power of 10 dBm at the ports of the calibration unit please also refer to the data sheet The calibration typ...

Page 19: ...t supplied 10 F Front panel 7 Front view 7 Fuses replace 13 I Instrument setup 10 K Key 8 STANDBY 8 M Maintenance 14 P Power on off 9 12 Preparing for use 7 R R S ZV Z58 4 R S ZV Z59 4 Rack mounting 12 Rear panel 9 Replacing Fuses 13 RF connectors 8 S Standby 8 13 STANDBY Key 8 Storing the instrument 14 U USB connection 8 15 USB connector 8 Z ZV Z58 4 ZV Z59 4 1164 0696 92 18 E 4 ...

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