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 +15 Vdc supply voltage and
controlled logic signals coming from the test set Controller board and Switch
Interface board.
1.
Place the network analyzer and test set side by side (not stacked) and connect
the I/O cable (N4011-21002). See
.
2.
Ensure that the network analyzer is
not
in Multiport Mode.
3.
Using the test set I/O Data command values, confirm the correct address and
data values are used, refer to
“Address and Data Values” on page
.
a.
Each RF solid state switch has a Bias/Logic control board. This board has four
port status LEDs. When a switch control signal is created, the switch port
status LED will indicate which switch port is being selected. Refer to
b.
If the LEDs
on
the Switch are
off
when that switch is selected, verify that the
ribbon cable is installed on the correct connector on the Switch Interface
board. If the connection is correct, substitute a working switch or ribbon cable.
Swapping can be performed in this situation. Refer to
.
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 RF interface cables and reinstall the analyzer’s front panel
jumper cables.
Equipment Required
• PNA, PNA-L or PNA-X Network Analyzer
• Two RF Flex Cables (3.5 mm male)
•
3.5 mm Adapters (female to female)
•
Test Set I/O Cable
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