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Preparing the Analyzer for Use

R&S

®

ZVA80

6

Quick Start Guide 1312.6808.62 ─ 02

2 Preparing the Analyzer for Use

The R&S ZVA80 vector network analyzer supports two essentially different measurement
modes:

Measurements with internal test sets cover a frequency range between 10 MHz and
approx. 50 GHz. On an R&S ZVA80 type 02 (stock no. 1312.6750.02), the DUT is
connected to the test port connectors PORT 1 and/or PORT 2 of the R&S ZVA80
base unit (BU). One and two-port measurements can be performed as described in
the R&S ZVA Quick Start Guide, stock number 1145.1090.62, and in the network
analyzer's help system.
The R&S ZVA80 types 03 and 04 (stock numbers 1312.6750.03 and 1312.6750.04)
are based on R&S ZVA50 vector network analyzers. The DUT can be connected to
any of the four test ports of the R&S ZVA50. One to four-port measurements are
supported.

Measurements with external test sets cover an extended frequency range between
10 MHz and 80 GHz. The DUT is connected to the 1 mm connector(s) at the front of
the diplexers R&S ZVA-ZD80. This measurement mode is described in the present
manual.

This chapter describes the external test sets and their connection to the DUT and to the
R&S ZVA80 vector network analyzer. A typical measurement example is presented in

chapter 3, "Basic Operation"

, on page 23.

The measurement mode is selected in the "Frequency Converter" tab of the "System
Configuration" dialog: "NONE" for measurements with internal test sets, "ZVA80-BU" for
external test sets. See 

chapter 3.3, "Activating the ZVA80-BU Measurement Mode"

,

on page 23.

2.1 Operation with External Test Sets

The external test sets enable a frequency range between 10 MHz and 80 GHz. The
analyzer combines two different measurement methods to achieve this extended range.

At frequencies below approx. 50 GHz (i.e. in "low frequency" mode), the frequency
converter in the external test set is bypassed. The source signals from test ports
PORT 1 / 2 of the R&S ZVA80 base unit are directly fed to the 1 mm test port con-
nectors of the diplexers. The analyzer measures the a-waves (reference channels)
from REF OUT and the b-waves (measurement channels) from MEAS OUT on the
diplexers. The connector groups PORT 3 / 4 on the R&S ZVA80 base unit and the
RF connectors LO IN, RF IN, REF OUT, MEAS OUT on the rear panel of the con-
verters are not used.

To achieve frequencies above approx. 50 GHz (i.e. to measure in "high frequency"
mode), the source signals from test ports PORT 1 / 2 of the R&S ZVA80 base unit
are fed to the frequency converters; the converted signals are routed to the 1 mm
test port connectors of the diplexers. The frequency converters use frequency mul-
tipliers to transform the source signal into a high-frequency stimulus signal. An addi-

 

 

Operation with External Test Sets

Содержание ZVA80

Страница 1: ...R S ZVA80 Broadband Measurements Using the 1 mm External Test Sets Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide 8 1312 6808 62 02 Test Measurement...

Страница 2: ...t describes the operation of the R S ZVA80 with external test sets 2010 Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG Muehldorfstr 15 81671 Munich Germany Phone 49 89 41 29 0 Fax 49 89 41 29 12 164 E mail info rohde schwa...

Страница 3: ...4 1 Waveguide Flange 11 2 4 2 Output Power Adjusting Screw 12 2 4 3 Rear Panel 12 2 4 3 1 Standby Switch 13 2 4 3 2 Power Supply Connector 13 2 4 3 3 Fuse Holder 14 2 4 3 4 RF Connectors Input 14 2 4...

Страница 4: ...surement Principle 23 3 3 Activating the ZVA80 BU Measurement Mode 23 3 4 Connecting the External Test Sets 24 3 5 Calibration 25 3 6 Measurement 26 3 7 Troubleshooting 27 3 8 Special Considerations f...

Страница 5: ...ensures compatible source pow ers Before you connect your external test set to the network analyzer always activate the ZVA80 BU mode using the Frequency Converter dialog see chapter 3 3 Activating t...

Страница 6: ...3 Basic Operation on page 23 The measurement mode is selected in the Frequency Converter tab of the System Configuration dialog NONE for measurements with internal test sets ZVA80 BU for external test...

Страница 7: ...r groups are similar Each of them consists of a bidir ectional ruggedized 2 4 mm connector and 3 pairs of 1 85 mm V connectors for direct generator and receiver access The connectors are used alternat...

Страница 8: ...pprox 50 GHz only The SOURCE OUT 2 92 mm K connector provides the Local Oscillator LO signal for the frequency converter of the external test set The SMA inputs REF IN and MEAS IN receive the measured...

Страница 9: ...flange ensures the power supply of the diplexer An additional metal clamp at the bottom ensures mechanical stability Dismounting the frequency converter The connection shown above is suitable for all...

Страница 10: ...ors labeled LOW are used in low frequency mode only see chapter 2 1 Operation with External Test Sets on page 6 Fig 2 2 Rear panel of the diplexer MEAS OUT LOW is a 1 85 mm V female connector which pr...

Страница 11: ...y power supplied If the LED does not light check the following The power connection between the diplexer and the converter must be in place see figure 2 1 The converter must be power supplied and swit...

Страница 12: ...is set to a fixed value optimized for the selected type of frequency converter The screw at the top of the converter allows to adjust the output power of the waveguide test port Turning the screw cloc...

Страница 13: ...and LEDs A green light emitting diode LED next to the switch indicates that the instrument is in ready state An orange LED further to the right indicates that the instrument is in standby state These...

Страница 14: ...the RF source signal from the diplexer A semi rigid cable connects RF IN to the RF HIGH OUT connector on the top side of the diplexer LO IN receives the local oscillator signal from the R S ZVA80 bas...

Страница 15: ...hipped in a cardboard box for unpacking instructions refer to the R S ZVA Quick Start Guide stock number 1145 1090 62 Each of the two external test sets is shipped in a separate wooden case The extern...

Страница 16: ...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 Sta...

Страница 17: ...ode It is recommended to remove the control cable if no frequencies above approx 50 GHz are measured even if the DUT is connected to the 1 mm test port connectors of the diplexers 2 5 5 Connecting RF...

Страница 18: ...ctors types A torque wrench for the delicate 1 mm connector is supplied with the R S ZVA80 Some of the RF connections are only used while the network analyzer operates in the low frequency range below...

Страница 19: ...T CABLE EXT MEAS 1 55 m HIGH PORT 3 MEAS IN Converter MEAS OUT CABLE EXT REF 1 55 m HIGH Table 2 2 RF connection for right external test set R S ZVA80 BU connector Ext test set connector Cable Used at...

Страница 20: ...ver interchange diplexers and converters from different R S ZVA80 systems 2 5 6 Connecting the Converter to the DC Supply An external DC power supply and several plug adapters are provided with each o...

Страница 21: ...ts involving two external test sets connected to one DUT the test sets and the DUT must be aligned accurately using the adjustable feet of the test sets 2 5 9 Replacing Fuses The frequency converter a...

Страница 22: ...ould be protected against dust It is strongly recommended to transport and store the external test sets in the original wooden case The 1 mm test port of the diplexer should be protected by its cap se...

Страница 23: ...Sets on page 6 The measurement involves the following steps 1 Activation of the ZVA80 BU mode for measurements with external test set 2 Connection of the external test sets 3 Calibration using a suit...

Страница 24: ...alog Channel Mode Port Config Fig 3 1 Frequency Converter dialog 3 4 Connecting the External Test Sets Each of the external test sets must be connected to the R S ZVA80 base unit the power supply and...

Страница 25: ...urce and the reference plane external power meter is not possible A power calibration of the reference receiver a wave using an appropriate external power meter however is possible and recommended for...

Страница 26: ...The Port Configuration set tings together with the Stimulus settings determine the sweep range of the converted signals i e the input and output frequencies at the DUT ports All measured quantities S...

Страница 27: ...frequency and high frequency mode fails Control connection not established or Port 1 and Port 2 connectors inter changed Check connecting H L Switch cable see chapter 2 5 4 Connecting the Control Cabl...

Страница 28: ...r 3 3 Activating the ZVA80 BU Measurement Mode on page 23 3 9 Additional Information For a comprehensive description of R S ZVA analyzers including frequency conversion and remote control refer to the...

Страница 29: ...p side of the diplexer and the RF IN connector on the rear panel of the converter 2 Turn the external test set by 90 deg so that the diplexer connectors point in upward direction 3 Open the corrugated...

Страница 30: ...For accurate measurements the R S ZVA80 must be re calibrated by Rohde Schwarz after the calibration interval in the data sheet has elapsed Calibration involves all com ponents of the test system incl...

Страница 31: ...EAS OUT 15 MEAS OUT LOW 10 Measurement 26 Measurement principle 23 P PORT 1 2 7 PORT 3 4 8 Power adjusting screw 12 Power calibration 25 Power on 21 Power supply connector 13 Preparing the analyzer fo...

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