Preparing the Analyzer for Use
R&S
®
ZVA80
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Quick Start Guide 1312.6808.62 ─ 02
2.5.2 Positioning the Instrument
The R&S ZVA80 is designed for use under laboratory conditions on a bench top. The
surface of the bench top should be flat. The external test sets must be used in horizontal
position.
The general ambient conditions required at the operating site are as follows:
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The ambient temperature must be in the ranges specified for operation and for com-
pliance with specifications (see data sheet).
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All ventilation openings must be unobstructed.
Risk of instrument and DUT damage
To avoid damage of electronic components of the DUT and the R&S ZVA80, the operating
site must be protected against electrostatic discharge (ESD).
To prevent ESD damage use the wrist strap and grounding cord supplied with the network
analyzer and connect yourself to the GND connector at the front panel of the analyzer.
For details refer to the R&S ZVA Quick Start Guide.
2.5.3 Adjusting the Feet of the Test Set
The frequency converter can be used with three or four feet attached to the bottom side.
It is recommended to use three feet: two in front and one in the middle of the rear. Two
additional feet support the diplexer.
In most cases the external test set can be aligned as follows: Screw the diplexer feet and
the front feet into the instrument as far as possible and use the rear foot to align the entire
test set parallel to the surface of the bench top. When you connect a DUT in-between
two test sets (see
chapter 2.5.8, "Mounting a DUT"
, on page 21) use the diplexer feet
for further alignment.
Fig. 2-6: Setup with one rear foot (left) and two rear feet (right)
Putting the Analyzer into Operation