FAR 27.401 or DFAR 227.7103-5 (c), adhered to, could result in personal injury or as applicable in any technical data. death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following Keysight websites: – www.keysight.com/find/adapters (product-specific information and support, software and documentation updates) – www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service) Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
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Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D 1.0 mm Coaxial to Waveguide Operating and Service Manual General Information 1.0 mm Connector Overview About This Manual Serial Numbers Incoming Inspection Clarifying Connector Sex Preventive Maintenance...
1.0 mm specifications per the IEEE 287 connector standard. About This Manual This manual describes the V281C/D and W281C/D coaxial to waveguide adapters and provides replacement part numbers, specifications, and procedures for using and maintaining the adapters.
General Information Incoming Inspection Keysight Technologies will arrange for repair or replacement of incomplete or damaged shipments without waiting for a settlement from the transportation company. When you send a device to Keysight Technologies, include the following information: – Your company name and address.
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Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D 1.0 mm Coaxial to Waveguide Operating and Service Manual Specifications Environmental Requirements Temperature — What To Watch Out For Electrical Specifications Mechanical Characteristics Mechanical Dimensions...
The operating temperature is a critical factor in the performance during measurements and between calibrations. Remember your fingers are a heat source, so avoid handling the devices unnecessarily during NOTE calibration. Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
Mechanical characteristics such as center conductor protrusion and pin depth are not performance specifications. They are important supplemental characteristics related to electrical performance. Keysight Technologies verifies the mechanical characteristics of the V and W-band adapters with special gaging processes and electrical testing. This ensures that the adapter connectors do not exhibit any center conductor protrusion and have proper pin depth when they leave the factory.
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– Γ m 1. This is the difference between two measurements Γ m and Γ m before and after one disconnect/connect cycle at the coax port. Repeatability depends upon proper torque and pin depth. Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
Specifications Mechanical Dimensions Figure 2-1 V281C/D and W281C/D dimensions Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
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Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D 1.0 mm Coaxial to Waveguide Operating and Service Manual Making Connections Electrostatic Discharge Visual Inspection Pin Depth Making Connections Cleaning Connectors Making a Connection Using the Torque Wrench Disconnection Procedure Handling and Storage...
Supplies and equipment required but not supplied Various connector cleaning supplies and electrostatic discharge safety supplies are not provided in this kit. For cleaning and inspection, a 10X magnifying glass is recommended. Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
– Connector nuts should move smoothly and be free of: – Burrs – Loose metal particles – Rough spots Any connector that has obvious defects should be discarded. See Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, and Figure 3-3 for visual inspection guidelines. Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
Figure 3-1 Contact integrity Concentricity Figure 3-2 Figure 3-3 show the concentricity of both the male and female 1.0 mm connectors. Figure 3-2 Concentricity - female connector Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
Connector wear eventually degrades performance. The more use a connector gets, the faster it wears and degrades. The wear is greatly accelerated when connectors are not kept clean. When your connectors become worn, replace them. Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
See Figure 3-4 for a visual representation of proper pin depth (slightly recessed). Figure 3-4 Connector pin depth Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
(bending) force. 3 Use an open–end wrench to keep the device from rotating when you make a final connection with the torque wrench. Figure 3-5 Alignment Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
Making Connections 1.0 mm connector misalignment Forced misalignment could damage the female center conductor. Figure 3-6 Forced misalignment To achieve misalignment as shown in Figure 3-6 you must use excessive force. NOTE Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
4 Gently wipe connecting surfaces with the end of the cleaning swab (see Figure 3-7). 5 Blow dry with a clean supply of compressed air. 6 Inspect and repeat cleaning procedure if necessary. Figure 3-7 Cleaning illustration Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
Inspect the mating surfaces for any gaps, or any condition that will not allow the surfaces to lay flat. Always connect waveguide in the same flange orientation using an X pattern (for equal compression). Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
Rotate only the connector nut when you tighten the connector. In all situations, the use of an open–end wrench to keep the body of the device from turning is recommended. Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
Major damage to the center conductor and the outer conductor can occur if the device body is twisted. 4 Pull the connectors straight apart without twisting or bending. Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
– When you are not using a connector, use plastic end caps over the mating plane surfaces to keep them clean and protected. Keysight V281C/D and W281C/D Operating and Service Manual...
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