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System Operational Check
System Operational Check
The following procedure will confirm that the RF interface cables between the test set and
analyzer are installed and the system is working correctly. Ensure that your analyzer is
operational before connecting the test set.
This section is written using the PNA-X as an example, but is valid for the
PNA and PNA-L, simply adjust the settings accordingly.
Complete the following steps before beginning this procedure:
• Stack the analyzer on top of the test set.
• Install the Test Set I/O cable on the rear panel.
• Install all of the RF interface cables on the front panel.
• Install the included female 3.5 mm short (85052-60007) to Port 1 on the analyzer.
Equipment Setup
• Turn on the test set and the analyzer.
• Preset the analyzer and make the following settings:
— Set to Multi-Port Mode
— Frequency range: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz (refer to
“Multiport Mode for Option 551” on page 3
— IFBW: 1 kHz
— Scale: 10 dB/Div
— Set the PNA to measure S11
— Ensure the RF path of the analyzer is in Default mode. Refer to
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