Verifying The A, B, C, D, And R Traces (Standard S-Parameter Mode) - Agilent Technologies N5242A Service Manual

PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
N5241A/42A

Verifying the A, B, C, D, and R Traces (Standard S-Parameter Mode)

The first step is to verify that the A, B,C, D, and R traces are present and that they are
approximately level:
• Connect an Open or Short standard from a mechanical calibration kit to each test port
(use adapters if necessary)
• Press UTILITY
System
• For 2-port analyzer models, traces A, B, R1, and R2 are displayed in four separate data
windows as shown in
windows can help you to isolate the faulty assembly.
Figure 4-6 Typical 4-Receiver Display for 2-Port Models
Service Guide N5242-90001
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Service
, then , then
Figure 4-6. Identifying discrepancies of the traces in these
Measurement System Troubleshooting
Utilities Receiver Display
, then
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