Connector Inspection And Cleaning; Inspecting The Connectors; Visual Examination - Keysight 85024A User's And Service Manual

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Connector Inspection and Cleaning

The following is a brief introduction to the fundamentals of proper connector care.
Proper connector care is essential to making accurate valid measurements.

Inspecting the connectors

Visual and mechanical inspection of the output connector and adapter should be
done periodically.
If a bad connector is accidentally attached to a good connector, the good
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connector can be damaged.
A connector is bad if one of the following conditions exist:
– It fails the visual examination.
– Connectors do not mate smoothly.

Visual examination

A careful visual inspection should be done often on all device connectors.
Vigilance can save money and ensure the best measurements with your
equipment.
Examine the connectors for such obvious problems as deformed threads,
contamination, or corrosion, concentrating especially on the contacting surfaces.
Look for burrs, scratches, rounded shoulders and similar signs of wear and
damage. Any problem you can see is sufficient to cause degraded performance.
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