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  • Page 1 3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 3 This manual is applicable to following vector network analyzers: ● 3672 series vector network analyzer: 3672A vector network analyzer 3672B vector network analyzer 3672C vector network analyzer 3672D vector network analyzer 3672E vector network analyzer 3672A-S vector network analyzer 3672B-S vector network analyzer...
  • Page 4 Manual Authorization Safety Precautions Foreword This manual may be subject to Thank you for choosing the ！ change without notice. CETI CAUTION 3672 series vector network reserves all the rights to the final analyzer manufactured by CETI! explanation "Caution" indicates a danger. It For your convenience, please information and terminologies reminds the user to be cautious...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents Table of Contents 1 About This Manual ................... 1 1.1 About This Manual ......................1 1.2 Related Documents ....................... 1 2 Preparation before use ................3 2.1 Preparation before Operation ..................3 2.1.1 Unpacking ..........................4 2.1.2...
  • Page 6 3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents 4.1 Basic inspection ......................33 4.2 Helpful information ...................... 33 4.3 Repair Method ......................34...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    1.1 About This Manual This manual introduces basic functions and basic operation methods of 3672 series vector network analyzer manufactured by CETI! It describes the preparations before power-on, system setup, features...
  • Page 9 About This Manual 1.2 Related Documents ● Measurement Setting ● Menu ● Optimization of Measurement ● Calibration ● Network Measurement Basis ● Remote Control ● Fault Diagnosis and Repair ● Specifications and Measurement Methods ● Appendixes Programming Manual This manual describes the basics of remote programming, SCPI basics, SCPI command, programming examples, I/O driver library, etc.

  • Page 10: Preparation Before Use

    3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents 2 Preparation before use 2.1 Preparation before Operation This chapter introduces the precautions before the initial setup of 3672 series vector network analyzer. ！ WARNING Damage prevention To avoid the electric shock, fire and personal injury: ...

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Preparation before use 2.1 Preparation before Operation 2.1.1 Unpacking 2.1.1.1 Appearance inspection Step 1 Check if there is any damage in the outer packaging and the anti-vibration packaging of the instrument. If no damage is found, keep the packaging in case of future need and continue the inspection as per the following steps.

  • Page 12: Setup And Installation Of The Instrument

    2.1.2 Setup and installation of the instrument To ensure the normal functions of 3672 series vector network analyzer, you should pay attention to the following aspects:  The operating place should meet the requirements for the operating environment, heat dissipation and electrostatic protection measures.
  • Page 13 The instrument will in an operable state. NOTE During cold start of the 3672 series vector network analyzer, preheat it for at least 30 minutes before measurement to make it reach the specified performance indicators. NOTE Analyzer running applications The network analyzer will automatically run the applications after power on.

  • Page 14: Correct Use Of Connectors

    3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents ATTENSION Power-off When the instrument is in normal working status, it can only be powered off through operation of the front panel power button. Do not operate the power switch of the rear panel or disconnect the power supply directly, otherwise the analyzer cannot go into the power-off status, which may damage the analyzer or cause the current status/measurement data being lost.
  • Page 15 Preparation before use 2.1 Preparation before Operation Fig. 2.4 Coaxial Alignment of Interconnected Connectors Step 2. Move the two connectors together in parallel so that they can be joined smoothly. Rotate the connector screw (rather than the connector body) until it is tightened. The connectors should not rotate relative to each other during connection.

  • Page 16: Operating System Configuration

    Fig. 2.7 Use of Torque Wrench 2.2 Operating System Configuration The 3672 series vector network analyzer has installed with Windows 7 operating system which has been configured according to the functions and requirements of the instrument. The host software of this instrument is based on Windows 7 operating system, and it has been installed before delivery.

  • Page 17: Program Installation

    2.2.2 Program installation If the program files of the 3672 series vector network analyzer needs to be updated, install the new program, double click the D:\3672 installation program, and follow the wizards of [3672 Vector Network Analyzer. exe] menu and press down [NEXT]. When [Select Installation Type] appears, select [All] for installation, and click [Cancel] directly when any other menu appears.
  • Page 18 3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents Fig. 2.11 3672 Input Key Area 【OK】 key It is used to confirm the setting and input values in the dialog and close the dialog, which is equivalent to [OK] key in the dialog.
  • Page 19 Preparation before use 2.3 Instrument Appearance Fig. 2.12 3672 Adjustment Key Area Adjusting knob Rotate the knob to adjust the setting value of the currently activated input box. It has click functions after being pressed down. b) 【←Tab】 and 【→Tab】 keys ...
  • Page 20 3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents option measurement, it can be used to set the measurement parameter in the corresponding mode. For example, in the amplifier gain compression measurement mode, it can be set to “ Compression Point Gain CompGain21 ” .
  • Page 21 Preparation before use 2.3 Instrument Appearance Open the main menu of the marker, and display the first level menu in the auxiliary menu bar: marker, marker function, marker search, marker attribute, and marker display. If no marker is opened currently, the marker 1 will be automatically opened by default. If one marker has already been opened, the current marker will be selected automatically.
  • Page 22 3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents characteristics of each interface are as follows:  Port 1: Vcc, 4.75 V ~ 5.25 V, max. output current: 500 mA.  Port 2: Data-.  Port 3: Data+.  Port 4: Ground. Fig. 2.16 USB Interface Display screen The screen display of the analyzer is as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 23: Description Of Rear Panel

    Fig. 2.19 Test Port of the Analyzer 2.3.2 Description of rear panel This section describes components of the rear panel of the 3672 series vector network analyzer and their functions, as shown in the following figure. Fig. 2.20 Rear Panel of the Network Analyzer...
  • Page 24 3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents 10 MHz Reference Input As shown in the above figure, the BNC (female) connector can make the analyzer match with the external reference signal. If the 10 MHz external reference signal is detected on this port, it will be used as the instrument frequency benchmark to replace the internal frequency benchmark.
  • Page 25 Preparation before use 2.3 Instrument Appearance Fig. 2.24 USB Connector (the Type B/Type A Configurations are On the Left/Right Side) Video graphic adapter (VGA) output connector As shown in the following figure, this is a 15-pin female D-sub connector. After it is connected with the external VGA display with the corresponding resolution, we can observe the internal and external display at the same time.
  • Page 26 3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents Fig. 2.27 LO and RF Output Connector. Pulse input/output connector As shown in the following figure, this is a 15-pin type D female connector, which can be used to synchronize the working status of the internal pulse generator. In addition, the external pulse generator can be used to provide pulse control signal for internal pulse modulator and IF gate.
  • Page 27 Preparation before use 2.3 Instrument Appearance Fig. 2.30 Automatic Test Interface Connector The port is composed of the TTL array, and its characteristics are as follows: Input voltage range: -0.5 V ~ 5.5 V TTL high level: 2.0 V ~ 5.0 V TTL low level: 0 V ~ 0.5 V Output current/voltage range: -10 mA ~ 10 mA Output current...
  • Page 28 3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents The definitions and descriptions of the pin are as follows: Table 2.3 Description of Pins of the Automatic Test Interface Connector Functional Description 1 (lower left corner) Ground wire FEED1 3, 4 FEED1, 2...
  • Page 29 Preparation before use 2.3 Instrument Appearance Fig. 2.32 Interface Connector of the External Test Device The definitions and descriptions of the pin are as follows: Table 2.5 Description of Pins of the Interface Connector of the External Test Device Item Functional Description 1, 15, 16, 18 (1# pin is Test device address...

  • Page 30: Mouse Interface

    3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents Fig. 2.34 28 V (BNC) Interface Connector 2.3.3 Mouse interface As shown in the following figure, following operations can be carried out with the mouse:  Click the Menu oolbar to display the drop-down menu.

  • Page 31: Typical Applications

    Typical Applications 3.1 Analyzer Preset 3 Typical Applications ● Analyzer Preset ......................24 ● Measurement Parameters Selection ................24 ● Frequency Range Setup ..................... 26 ● Signal Power Level Setup ................... 27 ● Sweep Setup ....................... 28 ● Data Format and Scale Setup ..................29 ●...
  • Page 32 3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents In this case, 4 S parameters of the dual-port device include S11, S12, S21 and S22. The S parameter will be further explained in Fig. 3.2:  a represents the stimulus signal input to the DUT ...

  • Page 33: Change Measurement Types Of The Trace

    Typical Applications 3.3 Frequency Range Setup  Group delay  SXY Create the S parameter measurement trace Select the menu path: [Trace]→[Create Trace], and click S-parameter in the dialog Fig. 3.3 Definition of S Parameter 3.2.2 Change measurement types of the trace If a trace shall be set and modified in the analyzer, the trace shall be made as the currently activated trace.

  • Page 34: Signal Power Level Setup

    The power level refers to the power level of the source output signal of the test port of the analyzer. The port of the 3672 series vector network analyzer can set following power level indicators: Table 3.1 Power Level Index of the Source Output Signal...

  • Page 35: Sweep Setup

    Typical Applications 3.5 Sweep Setup Fig. 3.8 Set Power Level 3.5 Sweep Setup The sweep is the process for continuous data point measurement with stimulus values with a specified sequence. 3.5.1 Sweep type The network analyzer supports the following six sweep types: Linear frequency This is the default sweep type of the instrument, and the frequency linearity continuously covers the whole frequency range.

  • Page 36: Data Format And Scale Setup

    3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents sweep time is set to 0, the analyzer will automatically select the shortest sweep time. When the sweep time is longer than or equal to 300 ms, the analyzer will display a sweep indicator to indicate the point-to-point measurement sweep.

  • Page 37: Data Output

    Fig. 3.11 Set Scale 3.7 Data Output 3.7.1 Save and recall files The 3672 series vector network analyzer supports saving and recall of different formats of files. File saving Select the menu path: [File]→[Save]→[Save]/[Save As...]. Fig. 3.12 File Saving Call back files...

  • Page 38: Measurement Result Printing And Displaying

    3672 Series Vector Network Analyzer Contents Set the directory of the called back files through [Search Range] box and [File List] box below it. Fig. 3.13 File ReCall 3.7.2 Measurement result printing and displaying The analyzer supports outputting or printing the measurement display content to a specified file through a printer.
  • Page 39 Typical Applications 3.7 Data Output Fig. 3.15 Printing of Measurement Information 3.7.2.3Print to files The analyzer supports outputting the printed content to the bitmap (BMP) file. If multiple pages shall be printed, multiple BMP files will be automatically created, with each file corresponding to one page, and other files will be identified in a form of the ‘File Name (Number).bmp’, such as amp.bmp, amp(1).bmp, amp(2).bmp.

  • Page 40: Getting Help

    In addition, our customer service center is able to provide help to users at any time regarding the problems encountered while using the 3672 series vector network analyzer. Please provide us with the following information so that we can help you find a solution more rapidly and efficiently.
  • Page 41 Getting Help 4.3 Repair Method – Option: The status of all software and hardware options installed in your instrument;  Error log: Open the “ Error Information→View Error Log ” dialog to view the error log. 4.3 Repair Method When your network analyzer incurs a problem that is difficult to solve, please contact us by phone or fax.

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