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User's and
Service Guide

Keysight Technologies
U3024AH10
Multiport Test Set

Use this manual with the following document: PNA
Series Network Analyzer On-Line Help System

Notice: This document contains references to
Agilent Technologies. Agilent's former Test and
Measurement business has become Keysight
Technologies. For more information, go to

www.keysight.com.

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Page 1: ...e this manual with the following document PNA Series Network Analyzer On Line Help System Notice This document contains references to Agilent Technologies Agilent s former Test and Measurement busines...

Page 2: ...oftware to U S government customers under its standard commercial license which is embodied in its End User License Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found at http www keysight com find sweu la Th...

Page 3: ...0 Attaching the Test Set to the Network Analyzer 20 Preparing the Two Test Sets 21 24 Port System Interface Cable Connections 24 System Operational Check 27 Equipment Setup 27 Verify Results 27 Contro...

Page 4: ...ng 81 Front Panel LEDs R S or Active are not Illuminated 82 Test Ports are not Switching 83 Source and Receiver Path Checks 84 Equipment Setup 84 Cable Connections 84 Source Signal Path Insertion Loss...

Page 5: ...U3024AH10...

Page 6: ...Introduction This document describes how to use the U3024AH10 Multiport Test Set Extension Figure 1 N5244 45A 4 Port PNA X with 14 Port Configuration 1 Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide...

Page 7: ...Figure 2 N5244 45A 4 Port PNA X with 24 Port Configuration Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide 2...

Page 8: ...024AH10 will be referred to as the Test Set Measurement Application Notes Low Loss DUT Measurements Low loss trace ripple is a product of switch repeatability and calibration technique Low insertion l...

Page 9: ...Options N5224 25A B N5244 45A B 400 1 2 The Test Set files indicated in Table 2 above must be installed into this network analyzer file directory location c Program Files Agilent Network Analyzer tes...

Page 10: ...pe Interface Kit Option N5224 25A B PNA X Opt 400 N5244 45A B PNA X Opt 400 U3021PX2 Opt H45 24 Port System U3021 60002 U3024 60001 2 4 m m 1 2 N5224 25A B PNA X Opt 400 N5244 45A B PNA X Opt 400 U302...

Page 11: ...er is available before installing the Test Set to the PNA X 100 120 220 240 VAC 50 60Hz The instruments can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to 10 of the nominal voltage Air condition...

Page 12: ...st be less than the maximum operating temperature of the instrument by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts forced c...

Page 13: ...Power Levels PORT 3 12 30 dBm 40 Vdc 43 dBm 40 Vdc SRC OUT 30 dBm 0 Vdc 30 dBm 0 Vdc CPLR ARM 30 dbm 7 Vdc 30 dbm 7 Vdc CPLR THRU 30 dBm 40 Vdc 43 dBm 40 Vdc RVCR A IN and B IN3 15 dBm 0 Vdc 15 dBm 0...

Page 14: ...ion Limit Table 18 on page 64 Table 7 14 Port Reflection Tracking System Frequency Ports 1 to 2 Ports 3 to 12 10 MHz to 2 GHz 1 1 2 GHz to 5 GHz 2 2 5 GHz to 10 GHz 3 2 5 10 GHz to 15 GHz 4 3 15 GHz t...

Page 15: ...t LEDs are Off PNA X Port 1 is active and the Odd Test Ports are terminated If all of the even numbered port LEDs are Off PNA X Port 2 is active and the Even Test Ports are terminated Test Ports 2 4 m...

Page 16: ...N RCVR OUT are associated with all odd numbered test ports The jumper shown can be removed to install an attenuator into the PNA X Port 1 RCVR A Input path as needed for high powered measurement confi...

Page 17: ...ch use PNA X Port 3 They are only connected to a second Test Set for the 24 Port system configuration or 24 Port system For the 14 Port system they are not used 14 These ports are system expansion por...

Page 18: ...he line module contains the power cord receptacle The line fuse as well as a spare reside within the line module Figure 5 on page 14 illustrates where the fuses are located and how to access them Inst...

Page 19: ...selection The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument The front panel switch is only...

Page 20: ...a T20 Torx driver Figure 6 Rear Bottom Feet 3 Install the two rear locking feet pair 5023 0132 using the included screws 0515 1619 where the standoffs were removed Figure 7 Install Locking Feet on th...

Page 21: ...242 20138 N5242 20139 Test Set Front Frame Network Analyzer Front Frame Slide the network analyzer back to engage the Lock Link in the back of the network analyzer s front frame Lock Link screw 4 Remo...

Page 22: ...ws on the locking feet as shown in Figure 10 below If the network analyzer s lower locking feet are not aligned with the screw holes in the Test Set s upper locking feet loosen the screws securing the...

Page 23: ...terface cables from the PNA X to the Test Set in the order listed in Table 8 below As you are connecting each cable torque to 8 in lb Refer to Figure 11 for cable positioning 3 Connect the sixteen fro...

Page 24: ...nt Panel Cable Connection Figure 12 14 Port System Rear Panel Test Set I O Cable Connection U3024 20049 x4 U3024 20050 x4 Port 13 Label Port 14 Label Test Set I O Cable N4011 21002 19 Keysight U3024AH...

Page 25: ...Test Locking Feet 5063 9253 Locking Feet Right for Test Set N5242 20138 Locking Feet Left for Test Set N5242 20139 Preparing the Network Analyzer 1 Remove the feet from the bottom of the network analy...

Page 26: ...two large rear locking feet from U3021 60021 kit onto the top of the Test Set N5242 20138 is the right foot and the N5242 20139 is the left foot as shown in Figure 14 below Two screws 0515 2317 are in...

Page 27: ...positioned slightly forward of the Lock Links that are attached to the top Test Set Slide the analyzer back so that they are locked into position If the network analyzer s lower locking feet are not...

Page 28: ...Figure 16 24 Port Rear Panel I O Cable Connections Top Test Set Bottom Test Set PNA X Test Set I O Cable N4011 21002 Test Set I O Cable N4011 21002 23 Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide...

Page 29: ...top Test Set and 8 RF interface cables from the top Test Set to the bottom Test Set in the order listed in Table 10 on page 25 As you are connecting each cable torque to 8 in lb Refer to Figure 17 fo...

Page 30: ...Port 1 2 SOURCE OUT SRC OUT 2 7 U3024 20050 Port 1 2 CPLR ARM CPLR ARM 2 8 U3024 20050 Port 1 2 RCVR A B IN RCVR A IN B IN 2 Installation Order RF Cable Part Number From Top Test Set To Bottom Test S...

Page 31: ...Figure 17 24 Port RF Interface Cable Configuration Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide 26...

Page 32: ...PNA X Preset the PNA X and set the PNA X to Multi Port Mode Set the PNA X to measure S11 Attach the 2 4 mm short to the PNA X Port 1 Verify Results Compare the S11 reflection response trace on the PNA...

Page 33: ...Figure 18 Typical Reflection Response Ports 1 and 2 Figure 19 Reflection Response Signal Path Diagram Ports 1 and 2 Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide 28...

Page 34: ...Figure 20 Typical Reflection Response Ports 3 to 12 Figure 21 Reflection Response Signal Path Diagram Ports 3 and 12 29 Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide...

Page 35: ...e on page 31 Interface Control Mode on page 38 GPIB Control Mode on page 42 Sweep Setup for Multiport and Standalone PNA Modes Due to the extra electrical length of the test set and test port cables i...

Page 36: ...Restart as a standalone PNA OK Refer to Figure 23 below Multiport Mode Operation 1 The Option 551 must be installed for multiport capability To access the multiport application select Utility System...

Page 37: ...Test Set Control DUT control lines are disabled This menu will allow the physical ports to be identified as any port number for your convenience For example Port 5 can be re named Port 2 The External...

Page 38: ...ce Port Any port can be selected to be the Receiver Source or both as in S11 The front panel R LED indicates the port is the Receiver and the S LED indicates the port is the Source Figure 25 S Paramet...

Page 39: ...and 1373 2 5988 5634EN and 5988 5635EN at http www keysight com In the search menu type Multiport and Balanced Figure 27 Selecting Balanced Measurements Receivers Tab The S Parameter measurements can...

Page 40: ...haracterize ECal Module Calibrate at the end of the test port RF cables and any adapters that are used to connect the DUT This removes the effect on the measurement of the DUT Failure to do this will...

Page 41: ...a User Preset by selecting Save User Preset Save current state as User Preset Do not use the factory Preset User Preset Off the PNA X will return to Option 029 path configuration Figure 30 RF Path Con...

Page 42: ...e Calibration Completed prompt select Save As User Calset type the name and Save See Figure 49 on page 67 5 After calibrating Test Set ports use a quality load and short to verify the calibration on e...

Page 43: ...PNA X be restarted in Standalone mode Refer to Figure 23 Test Set Selection on page 31 A unique set of control data can be sent for each channel In addition a unique set of control data can be sent be...

Page 44: ...down menu select Enable Interface Control The PNA X Series Network Analyzer includes the Interface Control application and rear panel connection Information regarding this application can be found in...

Page 45: ...send data the individual interfaces must also be enabled Test Set I O Control addr data Provides control of the Test Set I O Interface on the rear panel of the PNA X Used to control your Test Set Onl...

Page 46: ...cifies a wait time in milliseconds after all commands to all interfaces are sent Any positive integer is allowed This is used to allow all external devices to settle before beginning a measurement An...

Page 47: ...ocessor GPIB Command Processor Console Overview of the GPIB Control The GPIB Command Processor allows you to send address and data to control an external Test Set without needing to create a remote pr...

Page 48: ...1 To access the GPIB Command Processor select Utility System Configure SICL GPIB SCPI Figure 35 Utility Configure 2 Select GPIB Command Processor Console OK Figure 36 GPIB Command Processor 43 Keysigh...

Page 49: ...lowing address a integer number data a integer number Address and data are separated by a comma Commands should be separated by a new line or carriage return For example CONT EXT TEST DATA address dat...

Page 50: ...rmine the address and data Values Refer to Table 12 address 1 In the Source or Receiver Path columns find the desired port number Note the value shown in the Address column address value If the Source...

Page 51: ...Ports 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 16 Ports 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 Table 13 24 Port Address and Data Values Address Source Port Path Receiver Path Top Test Set Data 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 0 Ports 1 5 9 3 1...

Page 52: ...Figure 38 Example 1 Test Set Signal Path 47 Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide...

Page 53: ...e changed to the alternate position enter front panel PNA X control mode line entry 112 129 OK All other lines remain in the default High state Another method that can be used to change the logic stat...

Page 54: ...5 Vdc or an external DC power supply depending on how the connection to the control line is configured When using an external power supply a positive or negative voltage can be used Refer to Figure 39...

Page 55: ...n 14 5 Line 5 Control Line Output of the latched voltage from pin 13 or pin 14 6 Line 6 Control Line Output of the latched voltage from pin 13 or pin 14 7 Line 7 Control Line Output of the latched vol...

Page 56: ...trol lines to the external DUT You may only connect pin 12 13 and pin 14 15 damage may result if any other paths are short circuited Figure 40 Internal DC Power Configuration rear panel view 9 8 1 15...

Page 57: ...using an External Power Supply 1 Turn On the Test Set 2 Connect the DUT 3 Turn On the external power supply Turning Off the Test Set using an External Power Supply 1 Turn Off the Power Supply 2 Turn...

Page 58: ...ower Levels on page 8 The internal firmware of the Keysight PNA X Series Network Analyzer has not been modified for this Test Set option Power levels may differ from those indicated on the PNA X when...

Page 59: ...page 61 Figure 47 Port 3 20 Watt on page 62 Figure 58 2 Way Power Configuration 1 Watt on page 78 3 Determine the ports that will be configured for high power source and receivers 4 Measure the booste...

Page 60: ...15 and Figure 42 on page 56 2 Determine the Test Set and PNA X ports that will be configured for high power measurements Each port can be configured separately Refer to Figure 45 and Figure 46 on pag...

Page 61: ...that the power measured in the previous step is less than 43 dBm for the 20 watt configuration or less than 30 dBm for the 1 watt configuration Reduce the PNA X power level if needed Save this state a...

Page 62: ...measure the power at Port 1 on the PNA X using the power meter If you are using another port as the source port set Sxx to the port desired Example S33 would be Port 3 Ensure the power is less than 4...

Page 63: ...m The optimum PNA X receiver power level 15 dBm 3 Calculate the amount of attenuation used between the external CPLR ARM and RCVR R1 IN Equation 3 REF IN Attenuation Example 4 Connect the 10 dB attenu...

Page 64: ...R IN Attenuation Example 10 Connect the 40 dB attenuators to RCVR OUT 11 Connect the RF cable from the DUT Output to the Test Set port that will be receiver port 12 Select the trace for the source to...

Page 65: ...Coupler Arm 20 dB Coupler Main Coupler Output Fix Attenuator Fix Attenuator REF Attenuator RCVR B Attenuator RCVR A Attenuator Booster Amplifier RF INPUT RF OUTPUT Coupler Arm 20 dB Coupler Main Coupl...

Page 66: ...Odd Ports RCVR IN RCVR OUT SRC IN SRC OUT Port 1 CPLR THRU SRC OUT CPLR ARM A IN SOURCE OUT CPLR THRU Booster Amplifier RF INPUT RF OUTPUT Coupler Arm 20 dB Coupler Main Coupler Output SRC OUT CPRL T...

Page 67: ...signal is attenuated into the U3024AH10 SRC OUT isolator connections for Port 1 and Port 2 The reverse attenuation or isolation factor of the isolator should be 20 dB or greater Booster Amplifier RF I...

Page 68: ...sure the DUT gain or loss Set Trace S43 if Port 4 is the receiver and Port 3 is the source An ECal module can be used if the power level is less than 10 dBm or the ECal module is characterized with at...

Page 69: ...haracteristic and intended as non warrantied information A functional certificate is provided for the U3024AH10 only It is recommended that you return your instrument to Keysight Technologies for serv...

Page 70: ...to 5 GHz 6 dB 8 dB 5 GHz to 10 GHz 10 dB 8 dB 10 GHz to 15 GHz 11 dB 12 dB 15 GHz to 20 GHz 12 dB 13 dB 20 GHz to 25 GHz 13 dB 14 dB 25 GHz to 30 GHz 15 dB 15 dB 30 GHz to 35 GHz 16 dB 17 dB 35 GHz t...

Page 71: ...itled 999 1 thru 999 12 14 Port or 999 24 for a 24 Port system although it is unlikely that you will find Cal Sets with these names 4 Verify that the PNA X is in 14 or 24 Port mode See the bottom of t...

Page 72: ...Next 3 Continue following the Cal Wizard prompts In the Select Calibration Ports and ECal Module dialog box clickClearAll then select Port1 Next Measure Figure 48 1 Port Calibration 4 Continue to fol...

Page 73: ...ion by selecting Response Cal More ECal ECalConfidenceCheck Click Change Measurement and select the test port S Parameter Apply OK and click Read ModuleData For further information refer to the Help m...

Page 74: ...may also create a table on the PNA X and enter the limit line stimulus and response values Select Marker Analysis Analysis Limit Test Limit Test ON and Limit Line ON Global pass fail display ON then c...

Page 75: ...Analysis Limit Test The trace should be above the limit PASS will be displayed if the limit lines are used 13 Repeat step 9 and step 12 for Cal Sets 999 1 thru 999 14 14 Port Figure 54 PNA X and Test...

Page 76: ...If S21 has a power hole check the Port 1 Source interface cables and Test Set connectors for damage 3 Verify the Receiver interface RF cables Receiver A IN or B IN and CPLR ARM a Re install the Recei...

Page 77: ...interconnect cables and install the standard PNA X jumpers c Set the PNA X to measure Trace S12 S21 S34 and S43 Verify that there are no power holes If S12 or S34 has a power hole check Port 1 or Port...

Page 78: ...alified to do so Replaceable Parts The following replaceable parts are available from Keysight Technologies Find A Part system on the web at http www keysight com my faces fapHomePage jspx Table 21 Av...

Page 79: ...ble Semi rigid U3024 20049 RF Cable Semi rigid U3024 20050 SW Interface Board programmed U3025 60062 Rear Locking Link right N5242 20138 Rear Locking Link left N5242 20139 Dress Nut couplers N5230 200...

Page 80: ...provides control of the Source path to PNA X Port 2 and the Test Set even ports 4 12 In the state shown in the block diagram switch 202 routes the RF source back to the PNA Port 2 and all unused Test...

Page 81: ...System Block Diagrams Figure 56 14 Port System Configuration Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide 76...

Page 82: ...Figure 57 24 Port System Configuration 77 Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide...

Page 83: ...Figure 58 2 Way High Power Configuration 1 Watt Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide 78...

Page 84: ...Figure 59 Odd Port High Power Configuration 1 Watt 79 Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide...

Page 85: ...Figure 60 Port 1 High Power Configuration 1 Watt Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide 80...

Page 86: ...al shock do not remove covers Fan is not Operating Suspect a power supply problem or failed fan and perform the following troubleshooting The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose...

Page 87: ...0 V supplies will not be on 5 If the LEDs are off verify the voltages 24 5 3 15 12 15 and 12 Volt on the Test Set Controller board If the voltages are not correct verify that J11 J14 cables are connec...

Page 88: ...st port switches to the Switch Interface board U3025 60062 2 Send a test set I O command and verify that the mechanical switches are make a clicking sound If there is no sound replace the Switch Inter...

Page 89: ...following steps Equipment Setup Power ON the Test Set and the PNA Preset the PNA to Standalone Mode Confirm the frequency range is set to 10 MHz 40 GHz Connect RF Flex cables to PNA Ports 1 and 2 Conn...

Page 90: ...C OUT to Port 7 SRC OUT to Port 9 SRC OUT to Port 11 Path Components Insertion Loss Typical Left Side Odd Ports Right Side Even Ports SRC OUT to Port 4 SRC OUT to Port 6 SRC OUT to Port 8 SRC OUT to P...

Page 91: ...CVR A IN to Port 9 RCVR A IN to Port 11 Path Components Insertion Loss Typical Left Side Odd Ports Right Side Even Ports RCVR B IN to Port 4 RCVR B IN to Port 6 RCVR B IN to Port 8 RCVR B IN to Port 1...

Page 92: ...th Response 1 1 Use the SRC IN port associated with this group of test ports Right Side Even Ports S20 Connect the RF Flex cables to the receiver A B IN and CPLR ARM ports as indicated in Table 27 bel...

Page 93: ...th Description Figure 66 1 2 3 4 RCVR C IN to RCVR C IN CPLR ARM to CPLR ARM CPLR THRU to CPLR THRU SRC OUT to SRC OUT Path Components Insertion Loss Typical Left Side Odd Ports Right Side Even Ports...

Page 94: ...fer to Operational Check ECal on page 64 5 Directivity trace fails above 10dB replace the coupler 5087 7722 6 Source or load match fails above 10 dB replace the coax switch 87106 60043 7 Isolation is...

Page 95: ...Servicing Diagram Figure 67 Test Set Electrical Diagram Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide 90...

Page 96: ...Figure 68 Top View DUT Control Bd Test Set Control Bd bottom Bd Switch Interface Bd top Bd S10 S11 S21 S20 Couplers x10 91 Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide...

Page 97: ...Figure 69 Bottom View 10 Line Module Power Supply Fan Fuse x2 S20 S21 S11 S10 Coupler x10 Keysight U3024AH10 User s and Service Guide 92...

Page 98: ...ny interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the product is likely to make the product dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited Always use the three prong AC power cord suppli...

Page 99: ...sing the correct components may cause product damage and serious injury This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 Verify that the premise electrical voltage s...

Page 100: ...the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch disconnecting device Connector Care and Cleaning...

Page 101: ...ys wear a heel strap 9300 1126 when working in an area with a conductive floor If you are uncertain about the conductivity of your floor wear a heel strap always ground yourself before you clean inspe...

Page 102: ...as proven It indicates that the product complies with all relevant directives The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicable to our product The CSA mark is a registered trademark o...

Page 103: ...with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB 001 du Canada Acoustic Statement European Machinery Directive Acoustic noise emission LpA 70 dB Operator position Normal operation...

Page 104: ...ORTANT Keysight Technologies reserves the right to reformat or replace the internal hard disk drive in your analyzer as part of its repair This will erase all user information stored on the hard disk...

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Page 106: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2011 2014 2017 2020 Edition 4 January 2020 Supersedes July 2017 U3024 90001 www keysight com...

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