Preparing for Use
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ZVA-Z90E / -Z110E
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Preparing for Use
This chapter gives an overview of the controls and connectors of the frequency con-
verter. It provides all information that is required to put the converter into operation and
connect external devices.
Chapter
provides an introduction to the operation of the frequency converter. For a
list of (additional) required equipment, see
Chapter 3.1, "Required Equipment"
2.1
Test Port Adapter (Waveguide Flange)
The test port with a mounted test port adapter is at the front of the instrument. The
device under test (DUT) has to be connected to the test port adapter.
Figure 2-1: Front of the instrument R&S
ZVA-Z110E (the other model is similar in design)
The precision waveguide flange of the test port adapter is equipped with two alignment
pins and two holes receiving the alignment pins of the DUT (see
). Two addi-
tional holes in the middle allow you to insert additional alignment pins (delivered with
the instrument). If the flange of the DUT also has holes for receiving these additional
pins, you can use them to improve the accuracy of the connection.
The R&S
ZVA-Z110E converter is delivered with a standard adapter plus an alternative
adapter. The two adapters differ in the size of the holes receiving the alignment pins of
the flange of the DUT. The standard test port adapter has holes with a diameter of
1.565 mm at both ends. The alternative adapter has holes with a diameter of 1.605 mm
at the DUT side. The DUT side is marked by the label "HP/A", indicating that this side
is HP/Agilent compatible (i.e. supports thicker pins).
The R&S
ZVA-Z90E converter is delivered with the HP/A compatible adapter.
Test Port Adapter (Waveguide Flange)
