Agilent Technologies NFA Series Setup Manual
Agilent Technologies NFA Series Setup Manual

Agilent Technologies NFA Series Setup Manual

Noise figure analyzers

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Noise Figure Analyzers
NFA Series
Setup Guide
Manufacturing Part Number: N8972-90102
December 2001
© Copyright 2001 Agilent Technologies

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  • Page 1 Noise Figure Analyzers NFA Series Setup Guide Manufacturing Part Number: N8972-90102 December 2001 © Copyright 2001 Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    WARNING LIMITATION OF This is a Safety Class 1 Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, Product (provided with a protective WARRANTY including but not limited to, the implied...
  • Page 3 12 way cable for use with a Smart Noise Source Precision 3.5mm Coaxial Adaptor 83059B (Models N8974A and N8975A) Power cable Depends on country If the package contents are incomplete, or any parts are damaged, contact your Agilent Technologies representative.
  • Page 4: Preparing For Setup

    Preparing for Setup Preparing for Setup Check the Power Requirements CAUTION This instrument is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 61010 and 60664 respectively. WARNING If this instrument is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired.
  • Page 5: Adjusting The Carrying Handle

    Adjusting the Carrying Handle Adjusting the Carrying Handle Adjust the carrying handle of the Noise Figure Analyzer to the forward position by holding the handle as shown below, pulling each side outwards to release it and then rotating it to the desired angle.
  • Page 6 Placing the Noise Figure Analyzer Placing the Noise Figure Analyzer Place the Noise Figure Analyzer on a flat, stable surface taking care to provide enough space on all sides to allow proper ventilation. When installing the product in a cabinet, the convection into and out of CAUTION the product must not be restricted.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the Power Cable WARNING Failure to ground the Noise Figure Analyzer properly can result in personal injury. Before turning on the Noise Figure Analyzer, you must connect its protective earth terminals to the protective conductor of the main power cable. Insert the main power cable plug only into a socket outlet that has a protective earth contact.
  • Page 8 Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord as shown. NOTE Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is easily identifiable and easily reached. The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device and disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument.
  • Page 9 Noise Figure Analyzer, it is useful to have the firmware details ready. You can also obtain the firmware version number when the Noise Figure Analyzer is operational — see the Noise Figure Analyzer NFA Series User’s Guide for more details.
  • Page 10: Checking The Fuse

    Powering On the Noise Figure Analyzer for the First Time To make sure your Noise Figure Analyzer meets specifications, make Warm-up time sure it meets operating temperature conditions, and allow a 60 minute warm-up time before making calibrated measurements. Checking the Fuse Where IEC regulations apply, use a 5 by 20 mm, rated F5A, 250 V IEC approved fuse.
  • Page 11 Customer Order Number: N8972-90102 Printed in the U.K.

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