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System Interconnections
Making Connections
Making Connections
Use the information in this section to connect your system hardware.
Make all system hardware connections without AC power applied. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the hardware. Make connections in a properly grounded environment. Keysight
recommends wearing grounding wrist or foot straps. Failure to do so may result in damage to the
hardware.
1. Verify all cables connected to instruments with the appropriate
2. You may connect other assets (in addition to those supplied with the
3. Lastly, connect the power cord(s) to the AC power supply.
Before connecting the cables to any device:
— Check all connectors for wear or dirt.
— When making the connection, torque the connector to the proper value.
Proper Connector Torque
— Provides more accurate measurements
— Keeps moisture out of the connectors
— Eliminates radio frequency interference (RFI) from affecting your
The torque required depends on the type of connector. Refer to
not overtighten the connector.
Never exceed the recommended torque when attaching cables.
Table 18-1
N5511A Phase Noise Test System User's Guide
connectors and adapters, using the following pages in this section.
system) either at this time or after running the confidence test.
measurements
Proper Connector Torque
Connector
Torque cm-kg
Type-N
52
3.5 mm
9.2
Torque N-cm
Torque in-lbs
508
45
90
8
Table
18-1. Do
Wrench P/N
hand tighten
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347
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