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Keysight Technologies 855**A Series User's And Service Manual

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855xxA/B Series
CalPods and 85523B
CalPod Controller
Notice: This document contains references to
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  • Page 1 Keysight Technologies 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Notice: This document contains references to Agilent Technologies. Agilent's former Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies. For more information, go to www.keysight.com. User's and Service Guide...
  • Page 2 THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY Keysight shall be under no obligation TERMS IN THE SEPARATE to update, revise or otherwise modify © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2015, AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL. the Software. With respect to any 2018 technical data as defined by FAR Technology Licenses 2.101, pursuant to FAR 12.211 and...
  • Page 3 Printing Copies of Documentation from the Web To print copies of documentation from the Web, download the PDF file from the Keysight website: • Go to http://www.keysight.com • Enter the product model number (Ex: 85531B) in the Search function. • Click Search. •...
  • Page 4 User’s Guide 85523-90005...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Usage Information Setup and Use of Keysight 855xxA/B Series CalPods........1-2 Chapter Overview (Hyperlinks).
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Configuration: Distance Between Controller and Splitter is Less Than 2 Meters ... .2-8 Configuration: Distance Between Controller and Splitter is More Than 2 Meters ..2-8 Configuration: Using as Many as 48 CalPods with One Controller .

  • Page 7: Usage Information

    Usage Information...

  • Page 8: Setup And Use Of Keysight 855Xxa/B Series Calpods

    Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Setup and Use of Keysight 855xxA/B Series CalPods To get the most out of your purchase, it is recommended that this User’s Guide be read carefully and completely. This document provides information on 855xxA/B Series CalPods, explaining how to set up all software and hardware, how to confirm operation, and how to use with a PNA Microwave Network Analyzer.

  • Page 9: Step 1. Inspect The Shipment

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information Step 1. Inspect the Shipment 1.1 Unpack the contents of the shipping container. Keep the container and packaging material in case the contents needs to be returned to the factory. 1.2. Use the Contents List in the shipping container to verify the completeness of your shipment. If not complete, refer to “Contacting Keysight”...
  • Page 10 Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Table 1-1 Shipment Items 85531B 100 MHz to 20 GHz CalPod (Temperature Characterized) , or 1, 2 85541A/B 500 MHz to 40 GHz CalPod (Temperature Characterized) As shown in the graphic below, each temperature characterized CalPod comes with a USB drive that has a matching serial number.
  • Page 11 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information Table 1-1 Shipment Items 85553A CalPod Drive Cable (2 meter, 28 AWG) included with: 85530B 20 GHz CalPod (Standard) • 85531B 20 GHz CalPod (Temperature Characterized) • 85532B 20 GHz CalPod (Thermal-Vacuum Environments) •...
  • Page 12 Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Table 1-1 Shipment Items 85554A 20 GHz and 40 GHz CalPod Drive Cable Extension (10 meter, 22 AWG) 85555A Splitter Drive Cable (2 meter, 22 AWG) included with 85556A 1x12 Fan-Out Cable Splitter 85556A 1x12 Fan-Out Cable Splitter The 85556A 1x12 fan-out cable splitter is used to drive up to 12 CalPods from a single port on the 85523B CalPod controller.

  • Page 13: Step 2. Meet Electrical And Environmental Requirements

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information Step 2. Meet Electrical and Environmental Requirements This instrument has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range. 2.1 Ensure the available AC power source meets the following requirements: •...
  • Page 14 Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller 3.7 When the download is complete, click Run and follow the prompts. At the end of the installation, click Close and the software is ready to use. For Windows 7, skip Steps 3.8 through 3.12 and continue to Step 3.13. For Windows XP, continue with Steps 3.8 through 3.13.
  • Page 15 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information 3.11 Select Install Software - Windows XP and 2000 from the list. If there is a prompt to completely remove the selected application, perform the following: 1. Click Yes. 2. At the next dialog window, wait for approximately five seconds before clicking Finish. 3.
  • Page 16 Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller 6. Confirm the PNA Model, Firmware Revision, and Installed Options. a. If not already active, start the PNA application. b. Select the Help pull-down menu. c. Select About Network Analyzer and note the following: 1.

  • Page 17: Step 4. Load Temperature Characterization Data

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information PNA Options for CalPod Firmware PNA firmware option 301 is used for ambient temperature operation of CalPods and provides accurate recorrection capabilities over the temperature range +20 to +30 °C. A maximum of only four CalPods can be controlled with option 301.
  • Page 18 Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Figure 1-1 USB Drive Matches Serial Number on CalPod Serial Number on USB Drive (ignore preceding letters) Serial Number on CalPod (ignore preceding letters) 1-12 User’s Guide 85523-90005...

  • Page 19: Step 5. Connect The Lan Cable

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information Step 5. Connect the LAN Cable A LAN cable is required, but is not included. Either a standard or cross-over LAN cable can be used. (A cross-over LAN cable is used to connect computing devices together directly where they would normally be connected via a network switch, hub, or router.) •...

  • Page 20: Step 6. Confirm The Settings On The Calpod Controller

    Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller 5.4 Select File > Minimize Application. 5.5 Run the CalPod LAN Config icon on the PNA desktop and select 2. USB-to-LAN-Adapter. 5.6 Follow the remaining prompts. Step 6. Confirm the Settings on the CalPod Controller Use either of the following methods to run the IP setup utility and confirm the default settings shown in the table below.

  • Page 21: Step 7. Configure The Calpods

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information Step 7. Configure the CalPods 7.1 Connect each CalPod to the CalPod controller, as shown in the following graphic. For CalPod drive cables, see “Step 1. Inspect the Shipment” on page 1-3.
  • Page 22 Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Enter serial number In the dialog window column “CalPod Types:” • “STANDARD” refers to the 85530B 20 GHz CalPod and 85540A/B 40 GHz CalPod, and requires software Option 301 or 302. The list is limited to four entries when Option 301 is the only option installed.
  • Page 23 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information • If the Test Result dialog window shows “Passed,” the CalPod is functioning. The temperature displayed is the internal temperature of the CalPod microcircuit. • If Test Result shows "Failed" and the window text contains the words “Controller @ ..:Failed” —...

  • Page 24: Step 8. Configure The Hardware For A Calibration

    Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Step 8. Configure the Hardware for a Calibration Figure 1-2, “Basic Measurement Hardware Configuration for Calibration (2-Port DUT),” on page 1-19 shows a recommended, basic measurement hardware configuration for calibrating the PNA when measuring a 2-port DUT.
  • Page 25 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information Figure 1-2 shows an ECal module with 3.5 mm f-f connectors. If using an ECal module with 3.5 mm m-f connectors, the female connector on the ECal module must be connected to each CalPod one-at-a-time. Follow the guided ECal calibration procedure on the PNA.

  • Page 26: Step 9. Perform Initial 2-Port Calibration

    Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Step 9. Perform Initial 2-Port Calibration Information • The instructions in this step assume that CalPods are connected to PNA Port 1 and Port 2, and that a 2-Port calibration is used. •...
  • Page 27 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information then transferring this correction array to the CalPods when the Initialize Channel command is performed in Step 9.8. The configuration for the initial ECal calibration and CalPod channel initialization can be significantly different from the final measurement configuration.

  • Page 28: Step 10. Initialize The Calpods

    Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Method 2: Using the mouse and the PNA pull-down menus. Click Response > Cal > Start Cal > Cal Wizard. • Follow the prompts in the calibration wizard to complete the calibration •...

  • Page 29: Step 13. Measure The Dut

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Usage Information 12.1 Connect the CalPods to the DUT and recorrect the calibration using either of the following methods. Method 1: Using the PNA front panel HARDKEYs and [softkeys]. Press CAL > [More] > [Calpod] > [Recorrect Channel] Method 2: Using the mouse and the PNA pull-down menus.
  • Page 30 Usage Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller 1-24 User’s Guide 85523-90005...

  • Page 31: Reference Information

    Reference Information...

  • Page 32: Miscellaneous Reference Information

    Reference Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Miscellaneous Reference Information Chapter Overview (Hyperlinks) “Websites with Additional PNA Information Related to CalPods” on page 2-2 • “85523B CalPod Controller Dimensions and Weight” on page 2-2 • "85523B CalPod Controller Front Panel Output Connectors" on page 2-3 •...

  • Page 33: 85523B Calpod Controller Front Panel Output Connectors

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Reference Information 85523B CalPod Controller Front Panel Output Connectors • Connector type: LEMO USA ECG.2B.312.CLV (Keysight part number 1254-1449) • Maximum output: +/- 15 VDC CalPod Operational Check A CalPod module may be tested using the CalPod Operational Check. For instructions, refer to the CalPod portion of PNA Online Help at: http://na.support.keysight.com/pna/calpod/calpod_help.htm#OpCheck Calibration Types Not Supported by CalPods...

  • Page 34: Alternative Configuration For The Lan Cable (Not Recommended)

    Reference Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Alternative Configuration for the LAN Cable (Not Recommended) If the USB 2.0 to LAN adapter is not available, the following LAN cable configuration can be used. However, this configuration is not recommended because it does not allow the PNA to communicate over the LAN with instruments other than the controller.
  • Page 35 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Reference Information 6. Follow remaining prompts. To return to DHCP on the built-in PNA LAN adapter when CalPod operation is no longer required, run the CalPod LAN Config icon again and select option 3. As shown in the following graphic, if your N524xA has a removable hard drive, it can be connected to the 85523B CalPod Controller with any type of LAN cable.

  • Page 36: Advanced Multiport Calpod Configurations

    Reference Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Advanced Multiport CalPod Configurations This section provides information on creating multiport CalPod configurations. Configuration: Distance Between Controller and CalPod is 2 Meters or Less When the distance between the 85523B CalPod controller and the CalPod unit is two meters or less, use the 85552A or 82553A CalPod drive cables (included with the CalPods) directly between them.

  • Page 37: Configuration: Distance Between Controller And Calpod Is More Than 2 Meters

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Reference Information Configuration: Distance Between Controller and CalPod is More Than 2 Meters When the distance between the 85523B CalPod Controller and the CalPod unit is more than two meters, an 85554A extension cable for CalPod drive cables is required. This extension cable is 10 meters in length.

  • Page 38: Configuration: Distance Between Controller And Splitter Is Less Than 2 Meters

    Reference Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Configuration: Distance Between Controller and Splitter is Less Than 2 Meters Configuration: Distance Between Controller and Splitter is More Than 2 Meters When the distance between the controller and the splitter is more than 2 meters, both the 85554A CalPod drive extension cable and the 85555A splitter drive cable are required.

  • Page 39: Configuration: Using As Many As 48 Calpods With One Controller

    Reference Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Configuration: Using as Many as 48 CalPods with One Controller As many as 48 CalPods can be controlled by one 85523B CalPod controller. Each of the four ports on the CalPod controller can drive an 85556A fan-out cable splitter which can each drive up to 12 CalPods.

  • Page 40: Configuration: Using As Many As 48 Calpods With One Controller Over A Long Distance

    Reference Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Configuration: Using as Many as 48 CalPods with One Controller Over a Long Distance Configuration: Long Distance Between Splitter and CalPod When there is a long distance required between the cable splitter and the CalPods, the 85554A CalPod drive extension cable can be used to provide additional length as shown in the previous graphic.

  • Page 41: Configuration: Control Through A Tvac Chamber Wall

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Reference Information Configuration: Control Through a TVAC Chamber Wall Thermal-vacuum testing requires controlling the CalPods inside of a TVAC chamber using an 85554A CalPod drive extension cable. This cable is cut to the appropriate length, and the cable conductors soldered to an appropriate TVAC bulkhead connector to provide DC connections through the TVAC chamber wall.
  • Page 42 Reference Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller 2-12 User’s Guide 85523-90005...

  • Page 43: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Safety and Regulatory Information...

  • Page 44: Contacting Keysight

    It is extremely flammable. In case of fire, use alcohol foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; water may be ineffective. Shipment for Service Contact Keysight Technologies for instructions on where to ship the Keysight products for service. “Contacting Keysight” above Refer to Ship the Keysight products using the original packaging materials.

  • Page 45: Safety Symbols

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Symbols The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each of the symbols and its meaning before operating this instrument. Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, would result in damage to or destruction of the product.

  • Page 46: General Safety Considerations

    Safety and Regulatory Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller General Safety Considerations Safety Earth Ground The Mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in the premise electrical system. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using the correct components may cause product damage and serious injury.
  • Page 47 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Safety and Regulatory Information The main power cord can be used as the system disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply. This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord).

  • Page 48: Regulatory Information

    Safety and Regulatory Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller 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.

  • Page 49: Instrument Markings

    855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Safety and Regulatory Information Instrument Markings Listed below are definitions for the markings that may be found on the product. The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the documentation.

  • Page 50: Compliance Notices

    Safety and Regulatory Information 855xxA/B Series CalPods and 85523B CalPod Controller Compliance Notices This product has been designated 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 51: 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 Keysight Technologies with the model and serial number of your instrument. Refer to “Contacting Keysight”...
  • Page 52 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2015, 2018 Edition 4, May 2018 Supersedes: July 2017 www.keysight.com...

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