U3022AM42
Troubleshooting the Test Set
RF Switching Failures
If the test set’s RF signal functionality is not operating properly, use the following procedure to
aid in isolating the source of problem. The internal RF solid state switches used in this
instrument are biased with the +24 Vdc supply voltage and controlled logic signals coming
from the test set Controller board and Switch Interface board.
RF Switching Path Test
If you suspect an RF signal path problem with the test set and have verified that the problem in
not the front panel RF interface cables, the following procedure will check all of the RF signal
paths through the test set.
• Install the test set I/O cable from the analyzer to the test set rear panel.
• Remove the front panel analyzer/test set RF interface cables and reinstall the analyzer’s
front panel jumper cables.
Equipment Required
• PNA-X Network Analyzer
• Two RF Flex Cables (3.5 mm male/female)
• 3.5 mm Adapters (female to female)
• Test Set I/O Cable
Equipment Setup
1. Turn on the test set and the analyzer.
2.
Preset
the analyzer and set it to
Standalone Mode
.
Select
Utility
>
System
>
Configure
>
Multiport Capability
-OR-
(Instrument > Setup > External Hardware > Multiport > Multiport Configuration...>
.
In the dialog box select
Restart as a standalone PNA
>
OK
.
3. Confirm the frequency range is set to 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz.
4. Connect the RF cables to the analyzer’s Ports 1 and 2. Connect the cables together using a
3.5 mm adapter.
5. Configure the analyzer to measure S21 and normalize the response trace.
6. Set the analyzer to
Interface Control Mode
:
Select
Channel > Hard
ware Setup > More >
Interface Control…
-OR-
(Instrument > Setup > Internal Hardware > Interface Control...)
and click
Enable Interface
Control box
.
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Keysight U3022AM42 User's and Service Guide