© 2020 Virginia Diodes, Inc.
—All Rights Reserved—Rev: 26 June 2020
Safety and Operational Guidelines
Read all instructions and information in this product manual before connecting the product to external equipment.
Operational procedures must be followed for proper function. If you have questions, contact VDI before operating the
product.
VDI assumes the customer is familiar with microwave, millimeter wave and VDI products in general. The user and
customer are expected to understand all safety guidelines, health hazards and general advisories that may exist and
are associated with the use of this device. VDI is not responsible for any human hazards that may exist or may occur
while using this device.
Disassembly of any VDI components is prohibited and will void the product’s warranty. VDI is not responsible for the
warranty or guarantee of products that are damaged as a result of improper handling, testing, biasing, or use by the
user.
Virginia Diodes, Inc. (VDI) accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from or caused by:
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Improper use, disassembly or use for other purposes than those for which the module was designed;
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Use outside common safety, health or general advisories pertaining to microwave, millimeter wave and VDI products;
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Repairs carried out by persons other than VDI or its assigned agents;
Waveguide Inspection / Test Port Care
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Inspect waveguide flanges prior to making connections.
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Waveguide screws should be torqued in the range 20-50 cNm, greater torque can damage the interface.
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Making a connection with metal debris between the waveguide flanges can damage the waveguide interface and prevent
repeatable connections.
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If debris is present, clean the flange with pre-dampened TexWipe wipes or swabs (e.g. Part Number TX1065).
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If these are not available, TexWipe cloths lightly dampened with ethanol may be used (e.g. Part Number TX604).
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Replace dust caps when the system is idle.
General Operating Practices and Recommendations
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Check with VDI before any measurement connection is attempted beyond those described in this manual or if it may
exceed commonly accepted standards of practice.
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Amplifier Safety and Operational Guidelines
