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Tests and Adjustments
Before You Begin
Review the Principles of Connector Care
Proper connector care and connection techniques are critical for accurate and repeatable
measurements. Refer to
Prior to making connections to your analyzer, carefully review the information about
inspecting, cleaning, and gaging connectors. Refer to the calibration kit documentation for
detailed connector care information.
For course numbers about additional connector care instruction, contact Agilent
Technologies. Refer to
Table 3-1
Connector Care Quick Reference Guide
Do
• Keep connectors clean
• Extend sleeve or connector nut
• Use plastic end-caps during storage
Do
• Inspect all connectors carefully
• Look for metal particles, scratches,
and dents
Do
• Try compressed air first
• Use isopropyl alcohol
• Clean connector threads
Do
• Clean and zero the gage before use
• Use the correct gage type
• Use correct end of calibration block
• Gage all connectors before first use
Do
• Align connectors carefully
• Make preliminary connection contact
lightly
• Turn only the connector nut
• Use a torque wrench for final
connection
a. Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instrument's power cord
removed, and in a well-ventilated area. Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate,
and the fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument.
3-4
Table 3-1
for tips on connector care.
"Contacting Agilent" on page
Handling and Storage
Visual Inspection
Connector Cleaning
a
Gaging Connectors
Making Connections
2-6.
Do Not
• Touch mating-plane surfaces
• Set connectors contact-end down
• Store connectors or adapters loose
Do Not
• Use a damaged connector - ever
Do Not
• Use any abrasives
• Get liquid into plastic support
beads
Do Not
• Use an out-of-specification
connector
Do Not
• Apply bending force to connection
• Over tighten preliminary
connection
• Twist or screw any connection
• Tighten past torque wrench
"break" point
Service Guide N9923-90005
RF Vector Network Analyzer
N9923AN
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