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- Page 1 ® R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, - Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Converters Quick Start Guide (=7ÔWÌ) 1307.7039.62 ─ 10...
- Page 2 This Quick Start Guide describes the following converter types: ● ® R&S ZVA-Z75, Converter WR15, stock no. 1307.7400.02 ● ® R&S ZVA-Z90, Converter WR12, stock no. 1322.3024.02 ● ® R&S ZVA-Z110, Converter WR10, stock no. 1307.7000.03 ● ® R&S ZVA-Z140, Converter WR08, stock no. 1307.7800.02 ●...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
® Contents R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Contents 1 Safety Instructions.................5 2 Preparing for Use................... 6 Test Port Adapter (Waveguide Flange)............... 6 Output Power Adjusting Screw................... 7 Rear Panel........................8 Putting the Converter into Operation................10 Maintenance........................ 17 Storing and Packing.................... - Page 4 ® Contents R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Quick Start Guide 1307.7039.62 ─ 10...
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
® Safety Instructions R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 1 Safety Instructions This frequency converter has been designed and tested in accordance with the EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a condition fully com- plying with safety standards. -
Page 6: Preparing For Use
® Preparing for Use R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Test Port Adapter (Waveguide Flange) 2 Preparing for Use This chapter gives an overview of the controls and connectors of the frequency con- verter and provides all information that is required to put the converter into operation and connect external devices. -
Page 7: Output Power Adjusting Screw
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). R&S ZVA-Z75 and R&S ZVA-Z90 converters are delivered with an HP/A compatible adapter. Fig. 2-2: Test port adapter of R&S ZVA-Z110... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
® Preparing for Use R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Rear Panel screw after calibration, the power calibration is still valid but the system error correction has to be repeated. 2.3 Rear Panel The rear panel of the frequency converter provides the connectors and control ele- ments described below: ●... - Page 9 ® Preparing for Use R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Rear Panel Fig. 2-4: Standby switch and LEDs 2.3.2 Power Supply Connector To supply the frequency converter with power, connect the external DC power supply to the "9 V / MAX. 1.1 A" DC input (labeled "9 V / MAX. 1.6 A" on R&S ZVA-Z500 con- verters).
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Page 10: Putting The Converter Into Operation
® Preparing for Use R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Putting the Converter into Operation Risk of instrument damage The RF input power at the connectors RF IN and LO IN must not exceed the maximum values quoted in the data sheet. The maximum values are below the maximum RF source power of the network analyzer. - Page 11 ® Preparing for Use R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Putting the Converter into Operation 2. Check the shipment against the list of accessories to ensure that all items are included. 3. Remove the protective cap from the test port adapter at the front of the instrument and carefully inspect the frequency converter to make sure that it was not dam- aged during shipment.
- Page 12 Z220, R&S ZVA-Z325, R&S ZVA-Z500): Use this adapter if you want to measure DUTs with thin pins only. ● HP/Agilent compatible adapter (R&S ZVA-Z75, R&S ZVA-Z90 and R&S ZVA- Z110): Use this adapter if you want to measure DUTs with thick pins.
- Page 13 ® Preparing for Use R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Putting the Converter into Operation 2.4.5 Connecting RF Cables The connectors RF IN, LO IN, MEAS OUT and REF OUT have to be connected to the NWA; LO IN can alternatively be connected to an external generator.
- Page 14 ® Preparing for Use R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Putting the Converter into Operation Fig. 2-6: Test setup: 2-port transmission measurement for a NWA with two sources Connecting the output connectors (MEAS OUT, REF OUT) Suitable cables for connecting the output connectors to the network analyzer are inclu- ded in the converter shipment.
- Page 15 ® Preparing for Use R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Putting the Converter into Operation & Schwarz offers three different adaption kits R&S ZCAK to meet the requirements of different NWAs: ● For the R&S ZVA24 var. 28 and the R&S ZVA40 var. 48 (NWAs with four sources), Rohde &...
- Page 16 ® Preparing for Use R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Putting the Converter into Operation 2.4.8 Mounting a DUT The DUT has to be mounted to the test port adapter at the front of the converter. Use the included screws and hex ball driver.
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Page 17: Maintenance
® Preparing for Use R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Maintenance 2.5 Maintenance The frequency converter does not require any special maintenance. Make sure that the air vents are not obstructed. The outside of the instrument is suitably cleaned using a soft, line-free dust cloth. -
Page 18: Basic Operation
® Basic Operation R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Required Equipment 3 Basic Operation This chapter describes the use of an R&S ZVA vector network analyzer and two R&S ZVA-Z110 frequency converters for 2-port transmission measurements. Measurements using other converter types are performed in an analogous way. -
Page 19: Activating The Frequency Converter Mode
1. Click "System > System Config ..." and open the "Frequency Converter" tab of the "System Configuration" dialog. 2. Select your converter "Type": R&S ZVA-Z75, R&S ZVA-Z90, R&S ZVA-Z110, R&S ZVA-Z140, R&S ZVA-Z170, R&S ZVA-Z220, R&S ZVA-Z325, or R&S ZVA- Z500. -
Page 20: Connecting The Frequency Converters
® Basic Operation R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Connecting the Frequency Converters Fig. 3-1: Frequency Converter dialog (example: R&S ZVA-Z110) 3.4 Connecting the Frequency Converters Each frequency converter must be connected to the analyzer, the power supply and the DUT. - Page 21 ® Basic Operation R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Calibration tion of the reference receiver (a-wave) using an appropriate external power meter is possible for all converters and recommended. A source power calibration for a frequency converter requires an appropriate external power meter, to be connected to the converter's waveguide flange;...
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Page 22: Measurement
® Basic Operation R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Measurement After the power calibration procedure a system error correction is recommended. Due to the physical properties of the mm-waves and the waveguides, measurements with frequency converters require a special calibration kit for system error correction. -
Page 23: Additional Information
® Basic Operation R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Additional Information Fig. 3-2: Transmission and reflection of a bandpass filter measured with an R&S ZVA-Z110 Please note that the measurement results may be degraded if the setup is exposed to an electromagnetic field at the R&S ZVA/ZVT receiver frequency (typically 279 MHz). -
Page 24: Index
® Index R&S ZVA-Z75, -Z90, -Z110, -Z140, -Z170, -Z220, -Z325, -Z500 Index Adjusting screw ..............7 Test port ................6 Test port adapter ............6, 12 Basic operation ..............18 Unpacking ................. 10 Calibration ................. 20 Waveguide flange ............... 6 DC power ................