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  • Page 1 Keysight Technologies U3042AE12 Multiport Test Set Extension   User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 2 DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” computer software,” as defined by AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING Federal Acquisition Regulation © Keysight Technologies. 2007-2019 CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN (“FAR”) 2.101. Pursuant to FAR FUTURE EDITIONS. FURTHER, TO THE 12.212 and 27.405-3 and...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents U3042AE12 Introduction Description Measurement Application Note Verifying the Shipment Network Analyzer Requirements Available Options Test Set Option Accessory Options Network Analyzer Interface Kit Options General Specifications Power Requirements Environmental Requirements Equipment Heating and Cooling Required Conditions for Accuracy Enhanced Measurement...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents How to Access Multiport Mode External Test Set Control Feature Trace Measure S-Parameter New Trace Measure S-Parameter Sweep Setup for Multiport and Standalone Modes Sweep Setup for PNA-X N52xxB Models RF Path Configuration with Option 029 N-Port Calibration with PNA Interface Control Mode Overview of the Interface Control How to Access Interface Control Mode...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents System Block Diagram Theory of Operation RF Coupler/Bridges Test Set Control Board RF Switch Components Source Switch Paths Receivers Switch Paths Troubleshooting the Test Set Non-RF Failures RF Switching Failures RF Switching Path Test Equipment Required Equipment Setup Cable Connections Source Signal Path Insertion Loss Test RF Performance Fails...
  • Page 6  Table of Contents Contents-4...
  • Page 7 U3042AE12 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introd uction This document describes how to use and service the U3042AE12 Multiport Test Set Extension. Figure 1 4-Port PNA-L with U3042AE12 Figure 2 4-Port PNA or PNA-X with U3042AE12 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 9: Description

    Description The Keysight U3042AE12 is a 12-Port solid-state test set used for multiport applications. The test set can be connected to a 4-port PNA, PNA-L, or PNA-X, providing a 16-port network analyzer solution for full crossbar measurements. The U3042AE12 has the following key features: 12 test ports (3.5 mm male connectors)

  • Page 10: Network Analyzer Requirements

    Figure 2 Ensure that the network analyzer has the latest version of installed. The following web site links provide the necessary information needed: • Network Analyzer - http://www.keysight.com/find/pna • U3042AE12 Test Set Files - http://na.support.keysight.com/multiport/ testsetsupport.html • Firmware - http://na.support.keysight.com/pna/firmware/ firmware.html...

  • Page 11: Available Options

    U3042A-1CP - Rackmount with Front Handle Kit (5063-9222) Network Analyzer Interface Kit Options The U3042AE12 requires one of the following kits to interface the Test Set with your Analyzer. The interface kit model option includes the hardware lock-link and cable kit.

  • Page 12: General Specifications

    AC line that powers the test set and PNA. • U3042AE12 maximum power is 350 W. This is a Safety Class I prod uct (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall be inserted only into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact.

  • Page 13: Environmental Requirements

    Table 4 Instrument Dimensions Model Weight Height Wid th Depth 42.5 cm  43.2 cm  19.1 cm U3042AE12 13 kg (28.6 lb) (17 in) (7.5 in) (16.7 in) U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 14: Maximum Power Levels

    It is recommended that you do not operate components near damage levels  (+30 dBm). The power levels must be 3 dB below maximum level to ensure no damage. Table 5 Recommended Power Levels Maximum U3042AE12 Test Port Power Levels: PORT 5-16 +27 dBm U3042AE12 Access Ports: SOURCE OUT...

  • Page 15: Typical Reflection Tracking

    50 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 10 GHz to 16 GHz 16 GHz to 20 GHz 20 GHz to 24 GHz 24 GHz to 26.5 GHz U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 16: Front And Rear Panel Features

    Test Set connected to the PNA-X will never have an "ON" Active LED. Instead, the last Test Set in the I/O cable chain will be the Test Set showing the "Active LED" staus for all. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 17 The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch. Alternatively, an externally installed switch or circuit breaker (which is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as a disconnecting device. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 18 For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only with same type and rating. The use of other fuses or material is prohibited. Figure 5 Line Module and Fuse Verify that the premise electrical voltage supply is within the range specified on the instrument. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 19: Hardware Lock-Link Kit Installation With N5230C Or N5232A/B

    0515-1244 Screw, Test Set 2. Remove the feet from the bottom of the PNA-L. 3. Remove the 2 lower standoffs from the rear panel on the analyzer. Figure 6 Rear Bottom Feet Standoffs (x2) Feet (x4) U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 20 6. Install the top left and right rear lock-links from the kit (5063-9253) onto the test set using the screws included with this option. Figure 8 Install Lock-links to the Test Set Right Lock-link Left Lock-link Screw 0515-1244 (x2) T20 M3.5X0.6 12 mm U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 21 If the analyzer's lock-links are not aligned with the screw holes, loosen the screws securing the feet to the instrument slightly to align and tighten. Figure 10 Lock-Link Screws U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 22: Pna-L Rf Interface Cable Connections

    Table 8 PNA-L Interface Cable Connection (U3021-60045) RF Cables From PNA-L To Test Set Z5623-20418 SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT Z5623-20418 CPLR ARM CPLR ARM Z5623-20419 CPLR THRU CPLR THRU Z5623-20419 RCVR IN RCVR OUT U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 23 THRU SOURCE CPLR SOURCE CPLR SOURCE CPLR SOURCE CPLR SOURCE Z5623-20418 (short) Test Set I/O Cable U3042AE12 10 MHz to 20 GHz MULTIPORT TEST SET PORT 5 PORT 8 PORT 11 PORT 14 CPLR CPLR SOURCE CPLR SOURCE CPLR SOURCE...

  • Page 24: Hardware Lock-Link Kit Installation With N5222A/B Or N5242A/B

    0515-2317 Screw, Test Set 2. Remove the feet from the bottom of the analyzer. 3. Remove the two lower standoffs from the rear panel on the analyzer. Figure 12 Rear Bottom Feet Standoffs (x2) Feet (x4) U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 25 6. Install the left and right rear lock-links onto the test set, using the screws included with this option. Figure 14 Install Locking Feet on Test Set Right N5242-20138 Left N5242-20139 Screw 0515-2317 (x2) T15 M3.5X0.6 12 mm U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 26 If the analyzer's lower locking feet are not aligned with the screw holes in the Test Set's upper locking feet, loosen the screws securing the feet to the instrument slightly to align and tighten.  Figure 16 Lock-Link Screws U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 27: Pna And Pna-X Rf Interface Cable Connections

    Port 2 CPLR ARM Port 8 CPLR ARM U3042-20044 Port 2 CPLR THRU Port 8 CPLR THRU U3042-20043 Port 2 SOURCE OUT Port 8 SOURCE IN U3042-20042 Port 2 RCVR B IN Port 8 RCVR OUT U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 28 37 39 41 43 34 36 38 40 3. Connect the analyzer’s Test Set I/O cable to the Test Set Interface connector on the rear panel. Refer to “Test Set I/O Cable Installation” on page U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 29: Test Set I/O Cable Installation

    Interconnect Cable Verification Perform the “System Operational Checks” on page If the problem still exists, perform the “RF Switching Failures” on page If a power hole or other failure still exist, refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 30: System Operational Checks

    Figure 22 on page 32 The trace ripple (peak-peak variation) will be higher than when using an ECal Module due to variation in your Short’s performance. If response is in question perform “Cal Kit Operational Check” on page 60 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 31 RCVR SIGNAL SOURCE SIGNAL S101 S201 S301 S401 S100 S200 S300 S400 Port 5 Port 9 Port 13 Port 6 Port 10 Port 14 Port 7 Port 11 Port 15 Port 8 Port 12 Port 16 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 32 RCVR SIGNAL SOURCE SIGNAL S101 S201 S301 S401 S100 S200 S300 S400 Port 5 Port 9 Port 13 Port 6 Port 10 Port 14 Port 7 Port 11 Port 15 Port 8 Port 12 Port 16 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 33 S201 S301 S401 S100 S200 S300 S400 Port 5 Port 9 Port 13 Port 6 Port 10 Port 14 Port 7 Port 11 Port 15 Port 8 Port 12 Port 16 S1313 S1414 S1515 S1616 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 34: Controlling The Test Set With N5222A/B, N5230C, N5232A/B Or N5242A/B

    20 to 30 °C temperature range. Nominal performance is not warranted. • Typical describes characteristic performance, which 80% of instruments are expected to meet when operated over a 20 to 30 °C temperature range. Typical performance is not warranted. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 35: Multiport Mode (Option 551)

    Utility > System > Configure > Multiport Capability -OR- (Instrument > Setup > External Hardware > Multiport > Multiport Configuration...). 2. Select U3042AE12 (16-Port System) from the drop-down menu and select Restart as a multiport PNA with this testset > OK. The PNA will restart the network application with the Test Set interface features.

  • Page 36: External Test Set Control Feature

    For example, Port 5 can be re-named Port 2. Select the Port Control down arrow for Ports 9 thru 16. The External Test Set Control-U3042AE12 also allows control of the DUT control lines, refer to “Control Lines” on page 54.

  • Page 37: Trace Measure S-Parameter

    S-Parameter Tab: Multiple S-Parameters can be made from the New Trace menu. In the drop-down menu select Trace/Chan > Trace > New Trace -OR- (Instrument > Trace > New Trace). The dialog box allows the selection of any of the 256 S-Parameters. New S-Parameter Measurement Figure 28 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 38 In the search menu, type “Multiport and Balanced.” Figure 29 Selecting Balanced Measurements Receivers Tab The S-Parameter measurements can be ratioed with selectable Denominators for each port and receiver. Refer to the standard documentation for more information. Figure 30 Receiver Measurements U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 39: Sweep Setup For Multiport And Standalone Modes

    1. On the analyzer select STIMULUS > Sweep > Sweep Setup. 2. Select Stepped Sweep - sweep moves in d iscrete steps. 3. Set the Dwell Time to 5 ms > OK. Figure 31 Sweep Setup U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 40: Sweep Setup For Pna-X N52Xxb Models

    1. Select [Sweep] > Sweep Setup > Timing. 2. Select Timing tab. 3. Select Sweep Mode: Stepped. 4. Deselect Time: Auto Sweep Time. 5. Set Dwell Time > Apply > OK. Figure 32 Sweep Setup, N52xxB U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 41: Rf Path Configuration With Option 029

    Select Utilities System > Configure > Preferences -OR- (Utility > System > System Setup > Preferences > User Preset). If not, select Meas: Port 1 Noise Tuner Switch is set to external. Figure 33 RF Path Configuration U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 42: N-Port Calibration With Pna

    Response > Cal Wizard > Characterize ECal Module -OR- (Response > Cal > Other Cals > ECal...) and follow the prompts. 2. Save the ECal characterization file. Refer to the Help menu for characterizing information. Figure 34 ECal Characterization and Calibration Wizard U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 43 If measurement errors occur, ensure the newest version of firmware is installed on the analyzer. Measurement errors can be a result of firmware algorithms. Consult with Keysight Service or firmware web page for the latest firmware revisions and history. http://na.support.keysight.com/pna/firmware/firmware.html U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 44: Interface Control Mode

    • Control data is sent in the following order and this order cannot be changed: Refer to the Help menu. 1. GPIB Interface 2. Material Handler Interface 3. Test Set Interface 4. Dwell Time U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 45: How To Access Interface Control Mode

    The analyzer includes the Interface Control application and rear panel connection. Please review this application before connecting the test set to the network analyzer. Information regarding this application can be found in the Help menu, Interface Control. Figure 37 Enable Interface Control U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 46: Using Interface Control Mode

    The quantity of test set I/O entries that can be entered is limited by the available memory of the PNA. Address and Data example: addr.data (3) 0.0  16.1 32.2 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 47 Word Pad. Applies the settings and closes the dialog box. Cancel: Does not apply changes that were made and closes the dialog box. Help: Provides additional information for using the interface control application. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 48: Scpi Control Mode

    Command Processor Console in the PNA Help menu. • Command Processor settings can not be saved or recalled. • Address and data can be written from the Command Processor. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 49: How To Access The Command Processor

    (System > System Setup > Remote Interface > SCPI Monitor Input > Show SCPI Parser Console). 2. Check the SCPI Command Processor Console box. Command Console for 'A' Model Analyzers Figure 39 Command Console for 'B' Model Analyzers Figure 40 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 50: Scpi Command Processor Console

    This second command feeds the newly created measurement named “ch1_S10_10” to trace 2 on the PNA-X so that it will be displayed on the PNA-X screen. DISP:WIND1:TRAC2:FEED 'ch1_S10_10' NOTE: Here are syntax format examples for single digit S-parameters: ‘ch1_S99’ ‘ch1_S22’ ‘ch1_S9_10’ ‘ch1_S10_9’ U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 51 Address and Data values are separated by a comma. Commands should be separated by a new line, or carriage return. For example: CONT:EXT:TEST:DATA <address>,<data> CONT:EXT:TEST:DATA 0,0 Example: CONT:EXT:TEST:DATA 0,0 Method 2 - Using Test Set Address and Data Values Figure 42 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 52: Address And Data Values

    Source Port 1 = address 0, data 1 and Receiver Port 5 = address 0, data 32. The data values are added together, the entry will be 0.33. N5230C Test Port and Data Values Table 11 Address Source Path Receiver Path Data Ports Ports Ports Ports U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 53 PNA & PNA-X Port orientation is shown. PNA-L RF interconnections are the same. ( PNA-L ) Port 1 Port 3 (2) RCVR SIGNAL SOURCE SIGNAL S101 S201 S100 S200 16.128 Port 5 Port 14 Port 9 Port 13 Port 6 Port 10 Receiver Port Source Port U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 54: Control Lines

    Max Output Line Current 100 mA (each line) < 10  (each line) Control Line DC resistance Voltage Range: Positive Input 0 to +5 V Negative Input –5 to 0 V Internal Variable Voltage +2 to +5 V U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 55 Internal voltage output, adjusted with the trimmer on the rear panel. Positive Input Connection for internal (pin 12) or external positive voltage supply. Negative Input Connection for ground (pin 15) or external negative voltage supply. ground terminal U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 56: Internal Voltage Supply Configuration

    You may only connect pin 12–13, and pin 14–15; damage may result if any other paths are short-circuited. Figure 45 Internal DC Power Configuration (rear panel view) Line 1 Line 2 (Rear Panel View) TO DUT (Only required Lines) Line 8 2 to 5 Vdc TEST SET U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 57: External Voltage Supply Configuration

    Test Set to the DUT and External DC Power Supply Line 1 Line 2 (Rear Panel View) TO DUT (Only required Lines) DC Power Supply Line 8 2 to 5 Vdc Positive: 0 to 5 Vdc Negative: 5 to 0 Vdc TEST SET U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 58: Setting The Control Lines With Address And Data Values

    DUT Control Line 6 set to logic low or connected to Pin 14 DUT Control Line 7 set to logic low or connected to Pin 14 DUT Control Line 8 set to logic low or connected to Pin 14 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 59 3. The SUM of the <data> values = 6 4. Front panel PNA Interface Control Mode line entry = 112.6 > OK. Since all control lines have the same <address>, only one “<address>.<data>” command line is needed to control all 8 lines. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 60: Cal Kit Operational Check

    The operation verification limits provided ensure that your test set and network analyzer is operating properly. Equipment Required The U3042AE12 requires that the user be familiar with the equipment and components listed in Table This section provides an equipment list and setup of the network analyzer and test set.

  • Page 61: Verification Limits

    Only a functional certificate is provided for the test set. It is recommended that you return your instrument to Keysight Technologies for servicing or repair if the test set and network analyzer performance exceed the operational verification limits.

  • Page 62: Cal Kit Operational Check Procedure

    Utility > System > Configure > Multiport Capability -OR- (Instrument > Setup > External Hardware > Multiport > Multiport Configuration...). Select Restart as Multiport PNA with this Test Set and select U3042AE12 (16-Port) from the drop-down menu > OK. Refer to Figure 25 on page 5. Press Preset.

  • Page 63: 1-Port Calibration And Verification Procedure

    If you do not have a key board, select Save As User Calset > Ed it Name and save as 999.x. X is the port number you are calibrating. Use the numeric keypad on the analyzer front panel to enter “999.1.” Figure 48 Calibration Complete U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 64 > Limit Test). The trace should be above the limit. PASS will be displayed on the screen if the limit lines are used. 12. Repeat step 10 step 11 for Cal Sets “999.1” thru “999.16” (16-Port). Figure 50 Setting the Test Limits U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 65 Option 001 or 002 Reflection Tracking (Port 5-16) with PNA or PNA-X Response from 10 MHz to 500 MHz is normal due to the PNA-X couplers in comparison to the test set bridges. The bridges have more gain in the coupled RF path. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 66 Reflection Tracking Trace (Port 5-16) with PNA or PNA-X Response from 10 MHz to 500 MHz is normal due to the PNA-X couplers in comparison to the test set bridges. The bridges have more gain in the coupled RF path. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 67 Figure 55 Option 001 or 002 Reflection Tracking (Port 1-16) with PNA-L Figure 56 Standard Reflection Tracking (Port 1-16) with PNA-L U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 68: Verifying Cal Kit Operational Check Failure

    5. Click Change Measurement and select the test port S-parameter Apply > OK. Click Read Mod ule Data. 6. Select the ECal module you are using, and select ECal Mod ule Memory > Factory > OK. ECal Confidence Check Figure 57 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 69: Service Information

    These techniques for a static-safe work station should not be used when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts. Replacement Parts The following replaceable parts are available from Keysight Technologies at https://www.keysight.com/my/faces/fapHomePage.jspx. Table 19 Available Replacement Parts (SPO) Keysight ...
  • Page 70 RF Cable, Semi-rigid Z5623-20418 RF Cable, Semi-rigid Z5623-20419 Locking Feet for a PNA & PNA-X 5023-0132 Test Set Locking Feet to a PNA-L 5063-9253 Test Set I/O Cable N4011-21002 Fan (rear panel) 87050-60027 Fan (Deck) 87075-60021 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 71 Replacement Parts (E12) Keysight Part Description Number Bias Tee (Option 002) 5087-7239 DUT Control Board U3020-63223 U3042AE12 User’s and Service Guide U3042-90001 LED Status Board N5261-63005 LED Status Ribbon Cable N5261-60001 Switch Interface Board Z5623-63647 or Z5623-63998 (RoHS) Controller Board...

  • Page 72: System Block Diagram

    CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR A IN CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR C IN CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR D IN CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR B IN U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 73 CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR A IN CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR C IN CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR D IN CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR B IN U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 74 CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR A IN CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR C IN CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR D IN CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM RCVR B IN U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 75: Theory Of Operation

    I/O for control of the RF switch paths (through the Switch Interface board (Z5623-63647 or Z5623-63998). The front panel “Active” and port LEDs are on only when the PNA has addressed the U3042AE12 Test Set. The rear panel fan is on when the controller board supplies are operational.

  • Page 76: Source Switch Paths

    Test Set Ports 8, 12 and 16. In the state shown in the block diagram, switch 401 12 and 16) routes the Coupler Arm from the PNA Port 4 to the B Receiver and all unused Test Set ports (2, 8, 12 and 16) Coupler Arm paths are terminated. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting The Test Set

    Set the Standby switch to the on position. Both the rear panel and internal power supply fans should be operational. Verify that the DC indicator LEDs are on as shown in Figure 62 on page U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 78 Source ---- Receiver Source ---- Receiver Source ---- Receiver Source ---- Receiver Signal Path Name Test Set Port Group ----- 5 13 ----- ----- 6 14 ----- ----- 7 15 ----- ----- 8 16 ----- U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 79 Verify that the control voltage pin connections to the DUT control lines are connected properly. Refer to “Control Lines” on page b. Verify that the rear panel DC voltage control adjustment can be set to 5 Vdc. Refer to Figure 4 on page U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 80: Rf Switching Failures

    Remove the front panel RF interface cables and reinstall the analyzer’s front panel jumper cables. Equipment Required • PNA, PNA-L or PNA-X Network Analyzer • Two RF Flex Cables (3.5 mm male) • 3.5 mm Adapters (female to female) • Test Set I/O Cable U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 81: Equipment Setup

    Figure 64 on page 82 RCVR OUT to Ports 5-16 Receiver Figure 65 on page 83 Source IN to CPLR THRU Source Figure 66 on page 84 RCVR OUT to CPLR ARM Receiver Figure 66 on page 84 U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 82: Source Signal Path Insertion Loss Test

    64.4 P12 CPLR, S400 Source IN to Port 16 64.8 P16 CPLR, S400 a. Use the Source IN port associated with this group of test ports. Figure 64 Source IN to Ports 5-16 Path Response U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 83 64.64 P12 CPLR, S401 RCVR OUT to Port 16 64.128 P16 CPLR, S401 a. Use the RCVR OUT port associated with this group of test ports. Figure 65 RCVR OUT to Ports 5-16 Path Response U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 84 Port 7, 11, 15 Source IN to CPLR THRU 32.1 S300 Port 8, 12, 16 Source IN to CPLR THRU 64.1 S400 Figure 66 Source IN to CPLR THRU & RCVR OUT to CPLR ARM Path Response U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 85: Rf Performance Fails

    The following procedures can be used to isolate the failed component. Suspect the coax switches, RF cables, or coupler. The RF performance of the U3042AE12 depends on the performance of the analyzer. Ensure the analyzer is meeting specification before continuing.

  • Page 86: Connection Tables And Diagrams

    J201 Port 6, 10 and 14 (Receiver) J300 Port 7, 11 and 15 (Source) J301 Port 7, 11 and 15 (Receiver) J400 Port 8, 12 and 16 (Source) J401 Port 8, 12 and 16 (Receiver) U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 87 Figure 67 Top View DUT Control Bd Coupler/ Bridge (x4) Quad Switch (x4) Switch Interface Bd. (top Bd) Control Bd (bottom Bd) U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 88 Figure 68 Bottom View Quad Switch (x4) Fuse (x2) Power Supply Line Module U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 89: Safety Information

    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. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 90: Before Applying Power

    Discard used batteries accord ing to manufacturer’s instructions. These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 91 LINE switch (d isconnecting device). The power cord is connected to internal capacitors that may remain live for 5 seconds after d isconnecting the plug from its power supply. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 92: Connector Care And Cleaning Precautions

    Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate, and fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument. To prevent electrical shock, d isconnect the U3042AE12 from mains electrical supply before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts.

  • Page 93: Regulatory Information

    Forty years is the expected useful life of the product. This symbol on all primary and secondary packaging indicates compliance to China standard GB 18455-2001. South Korean Certification (KC) mark; includes the marking's identifier code which follows the format: MSIP-REM-YYY-ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. U3042AE12 User's and Service Guide...

  • Page 94: Battery

    Battery: Do not throw batteries away but collect as small chemical waste, or in accordance with your country’s requirements. You may return the battery to Keysight Technologies for disposal. Refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page 95 for assistance. EMC: Complies with the essential requirements of the European EMC Directive as well as current editions of the following standards (dates editions are cited in the Declaration of Conformity): •...

  • Page 95: Keysight Support, Services, And Assistance

    Keysight for repair. If you wish to send your instrument to Keysight Technologies for service or repair: • To improve turn-around time, return your test set along with your analyzer and cables to Keysight so that we may verify the operation of the complete system.
  • Page 96 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2007-2019 Edition 6, March 2019 Supersedes: March 2019 U3042-90001 www.keysight.com...

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