Agilent Technologies PNA series Installation And Quick Start Manual

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Agilent
PNA Family Network
Analyzers
Installation and Quick Start
Guide
Manufacturing Part Number: E8356-90001
Printed in USA
Print Date: April 25, 2014
Supersedes: Jan 15, 2014

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  • Page 1 Agilent PNA Family Network Analyzers Installation and Quick Start Guide Manufacturing Part Number: E8356-90001 Printed in USA Print Date: April 25, 2014 Supersedes: Jan 15, 2014...
  • Page 2 (November 1995), as applicable in any technical data. Certification Agilent Technologies, Inc. certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies, Inc. further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute's calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
  • Page 3 Technology Licenses The hardware and / or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. Trademarks Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows and MS Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operating Precautions Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ..5 Preventing Electrical Overstress Damage ..6 Preventing Test Port Connector Damage ..7 Preventing PNA Hard Drive Problems ....8 Installing Your Analyzer STEP 1. Check the Shipment .......9 STEP 2. Meet Requirements ........9 STEP 3.
  • Page 5: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions IMPORTANT Most causes of instrument failure can be avoided if you will apply the information in this section. PLEASE READ! Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) is essential while removing assemblies from or connecting cables and assemblies (DUT) to the network analyzer. Static electricity can build up on your body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit elements when discharged.
  • Page 6: Preventing Electrical Overstress Damage

    The following table lists Agilent part numbers for ESD protection devices. To order, refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 15. Description Agilent Part Number Grounding wrist strap 9300-1367 5 ft grounding cord for wrist strap 9300-0980 2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15 ft 9300-0797 ground wire Preventing Electrical Overstress Damage...
  • Page 7: Preventing Test Port Connector Damage

    Preventing Test Port Connector Damage Proper connector care and connection techniques are critical for accurate and repeatable measurements. The following table contains for tips on connector care. Handling and Storage Do Not   Keep connectors clean Touch mating-plane surfaces ...
  • Page 8: Preventing Pna Hard Drive Problems

    Preventing PNA Hard Drive Problems Previously, the leading cause of PNA failures was problems with the PNA Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Most of these problems were solved when Agilent replaced the HDD with a solid state drive (SSD) in late 2010.
  • Page 9: Installing Your Analyzer

    Installing Your Analyzer STEP 1. Check the Shipment Unpack the contents of the shipping container. Keep the packaging material in case the analyzer needs to be returned to the factory. WARNING The network analyzer is heavy. It is recommended that two individuals, or a mechanical lift, be used to lift or transport the instrument.
  • Page 10: Step 3. Install The Analyzer

    3. Verify that the AC power cable is not damaged, and that the power-source outlet provides a protective earth contact. CAUTION Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this product. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause personal injury or product damage.
  • Page 11: Step 4. Connect The Accessories

    To Install in an Equipment Rack (Option 1CP - Rack Mounting For Instruments Equipped With Handles) (Option 1CM - Rack Mounting For Instruments Not Equipped With Handles) When you install the analyzer in an equipment rack, you must install rails in the rack to support the weight of the analyzer.
  • Page 12: Step 5. Install Ferrite Cores

    STEP 5. Install Ferrite Cores CISPR 11 is an international regulation that specifies the maximum level of frequency emissions that can originate from an electronic device. The regulation is designed to minimize the interference that one electronic device may have with another. Frequency emissions can occur when cables are connected to an electronic device.
  • Page 13: Step 7. Perform Administrative Tasks

    2. Turn the analyzer on by pressing the front panel On/Standby switch. CAUTION Do NOT press keys on the front panel, rotate the RPG knob, or connect a USB device during boot up of Windows or of the PNA application program. Doing so may lead to a front panel lockup state.
  • Page 14: Step 9. Turn Off The Analyzer

    STEP 9. Turn Off the Analyzer To turn the PNA OFF, BRIEFLY press the front panel On/Standby switch. The PNA will then begin to shutdown. Shutdown The On/Standby indicator changes from green to yellow when power is Off. The current instrument state is NOT saved to the PNA solid state drive. When the PNA is powered ON, a full system boot-up is performed and the PNA powers-up in the Preset settings.
  • Page 15: Getting Help With Your Analyzer

    Getting Help with Your Analyzer Help System Use on-line Help to quickly reference programming and user documentation. On-line Help is only available in English. We recommend that you begin by accessing Help and reading the topics in the Quick Start section. To access this information: ...
  • Page 16: Safety, Regulatory, And Environmental Information

    Shipment for Service Contact Agilent Technologies for instructions on where to ship the analyzer for service. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 15. Ship the analyzer using the original packaging materials. Shipping the analyzer in anything other than the original packaging may result in non-warranted damage.
  • Page 17 WARNING If an instrument handle is damaged, you should replace it immediately. Damaged handles can break while you are moving or lifting the instrument and cause personal injury or damage to the instrument. CAUTION This instrument has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range.
  • Page 18: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information This section contains information that is required by various government regulatory agencies. Instructions for Use This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.
  • Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity

    This symbol indicates compliance with China RoHS regulations for paper/fiberboard packaging. Declaration of Conformity A declaration of conformity is available upon request, or a copy is available on the Agilent Technologies Web site at http://regulations.corporate.agilent.com/DoC/search.htm or by contacting Agilent. See...
  • Page 20: Compliance With German Noise Requirements

    Compliance with German Noise Requirements This is to declare that this instrument is in conformance with the German Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines (Laermangabe nach der Maschinenlaermrerordung −3.GSGV Deutschland). Acoustic Noise Emission -- Geraeuschemission LpA<70 dB Lpa<70 dB Operator Position am Arbeitsplatz Normal Operation normaler Betrieb...
  • Page 21: Environmental Information

    The actual warranty on your instrument depends on the date it was ordered as well as whether or not any warranty options were purchased at that time. To determine the exact warranty on your instrument, contact Agilent Technologies with the model and serial number of your instrument. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 15...

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