Connecting The Waveguide Properly; Handling And Storing; Wear; Visual Inspection - HP 85325A Operating And Service Manual

R/q/u/v/w millimeter subsystem, millimeter-wave interface kit

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Connecting the Waveguide Properly

Handle and store the devices with care; their continued performance and

accuracy depend on maintaining precise mechanical tolerances. When the

devices are not in use, replace their protective end caps.

Unlike threaded devices, waveguide mating planes are ﬂanges (often

precision) that you must carefully screw together. Always connect

waveguide in the same ﬂange orientation. For example, use the label as a

reference and always connect a device with the label facing the same

direction.

While connector wear can eventually degrade performance, properly

connected waveguide ﬂanges experience very little wear, and should have a

long life.

Each time you make a connection, inspect mating surfaces for dirt, dust,

foreign particles, or scratches which can degrade device performance. A

damaged mating surface can damage any good surface connected to it. If

necessary, clean all mating surfaces using alcohol and a lint-free swab or

cloth.

Connecting the Waveguide Properly

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