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Operating and Service Manual Keysight N4697J/K NMD-1.85 mm -f- to 1.85 mm Flexible Test Port Return Cables...
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DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION reproduce, release, perform, CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD display, or disclose commercial KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A computer software or SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT commercial computer software WITH WARRANTY TERMS documentation. No additional...
Never bend the cable an excessive number of times. — The Cable Sets The Keysight N4697J/K flexible cable sets are designed for use with Keysight network analyzers that have male Ruggedized-1.85 mm test ports. 1- 1...
General Information The Cable Sets N4697J The N4697J set contains a single cable. Use it when a DUT is connected, with the appropriate adapter, directly to the test set test port. See Figure 1-1 Figure 1-3. Figure 1-1 N4697J Cable...
General Information The Cable Sets N4697K The N4697K set contains two cables. Each is shorter than the N4697J cable. Use the N4697K cables when a DUT is connected between cable ends. See Figure 1-2 Figure 1-3. Figure 1-2 N4697K Cables...
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(for use with test port adapters) and standard threads (for direct coupling to a DUT). PSC Connectors PSC denotes a precision slotless connector. Precision slotless connectors are metrology grade connectors that have better electrical performance, better repeatability, and are more durable than slotted connectors. Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
When you send the cable set to Keysight, include the following information: — your company name and address — the name of a technical contact person within your company, and the person’s complete phone number...
— Enter the document’s part number (located on the title page) in the Search box. — Click Search. — Click on the hyperlink for the document. — Click the printer icon located in the tool bar. Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
Keysight N4697J/K Ruggedized-1.85 mm -f- to 1.85 mm Flexible Test Port Return Cables Operating and Service Manual Specifications Environmental Requirements Table 2-1 Environmental Requirements Parameter Limits Operating temperature +20 °C to +26 °C (+68 °F to +79 °F) Storage temperature −40 °C to +75 °C (−40 °F to +167 °F)
The pin depth of a center conductor can be in one of two states: either protruding or recessed. Protrusion is the condition in which the center conductor extends beyond the outer conductor mating plane. This condition will indicate a positive value on the connector gage. Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
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Center-Conductor Pin Depth Precision Connector Allowable Recession Allowable Protrusion Ruggedized-1.85 mm -0.0051 to -0.0508 -0.0002 to -0.002 0.0000 0.0000 1.85 mm -f- -0.0051 to -0.0254 -0.0002 to -0.001 Ruggedized-1.85 mm -0.0051 to -0.0254 -0.0002 to -0.001 Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
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Specifications Supplemental Characteristics Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
Keysight N4697J/K Ruggedized-1.85 mm -f- to 1.85 mm Flexible Test Port Return Cables Operating and Service Manual Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Cables Electrostatic Discharge Protection against ESD (electrostatic discharge) is essential while connecting, inspecting, or cleaning connectors attached to a static-sensitive circuit (such as those found in test sets).
Connector wear is caused by connecting and disconnecting the cable. The more use a connector gets, the faster it wears and degrades. The wear is greatly accelerated when connectors are not kept clean, or are connected incorrectly. Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
Figure 3-2 on page 3 for visual guidelines when evaluating the contact integrity of a connector. Notice the location of the cross hairs in relationship to the center of the figures. Figure 3-2 Contact Integrity Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
These can be bent or broken, and damage to them is not always easy to see. A connector with damaged contact fingers will negatively affect electrical performance and must be replaced. Inspection is particularly important when mating nonprecision to precision devices. Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
Refer to Table 4-1 on page 3 part numbers for isopropyl alcohol and cleaning swabs. a. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free cleaning swab. b. Clean the connector threads. Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
Inspect the connector again to make sure that no particles or residue are present. Gaging Connectors The gages available from Keysight Technologies are intended for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting purposes only. (See Table 4-1 on page 3 part number information.) They are effective in detecting excessive center conductor protrusion or recession, and conductor damage on test cables and other accessories, DUTs, and calibration kit devices.
2. Inspect and clean the gage, gage master, and device to be gaged. Refer to “Visual Inspection” “Cleaning Connectors” earlier in this chapter. 3. Zero the connector gage (refer to Figure 3-5): Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
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Compare the average reading with the allowable pin recession/protrusion limits in Table 2-5 on page Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Cables Gaging Connectors Figure 3-5 Gaging Male 1.85 mm Connectors Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
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Read the gage indicator dial. Read only the black ± signs; not the red ± signs. For maximum accuracy, measure the connector a minimum of three times and take an average of the readings. Use different orientations of the gage within the connector. After each 3-10 Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
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Compare the average reading with the recession/protrusion pin depth limits in Table 2-5 on page Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual 3-11...
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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Cables Gaging Connectors Figure 3-6 Gaging Female 1.85 mm Connectors 3-12 Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
Very light finger pressure is enough to accomplish this. 8. Make sure the connectors are properly supported. Relieve any side pressure on the connection from long or heavy devices or cables. Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual 3-13...
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1. When connecting a male cable connector to a DUT, use the torque wrench to rotate the connector nut on the cable. When connecting a female cable connector to a DUT, use the torque wrench to rotate the connector nut on the DUT. 3-14 Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
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You don’t have to fully break the handle of the torque wrench to reach the specified torque; doing so can cause the handle to kick back and loosen the connection. Any give at all in the handle is sufficient torque. Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual 3-15...
— Do not set cable connectors contact-end down on a hard surface. The plating and the mating plane surfaces can be damaged if the interface comes in contact with any hard surface. 3-16 Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
After you perform a calibration, move the cables as little as possible. Every time you bend a cable, the phase changes slightly. Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual 3-17...
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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Cables Handling and Storage 3-18 Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
Returning a Cable or Cable Set to Keysight If your cable set requires service, contact Keysight Technologies (see below). Include the following information: — your company name and address —...
Replaceable Parts Ordering Replaceable Parts If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your Keysight field engineer. In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the Keysight product by its model number and full serial number. With this information, the Keysight representative can determine whether your product is still within its warranty period.
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1.85 mm female gage set (also used for 2.4 mm) 11752-60107 1.85 mm male gage set (also used for 2.4 mm) 11752-60108 10x Magnifying Glass 1000-1114 “Clarifying the Terminology of a Connector Interface” on page 5 a. Refer to Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts Ordering Replaceable Parts Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
Keysight N4697J/K Ruggedized-1.85 mm -f- to 1.85 mm Flexible Test Port Return Cables Operating and Service Manual Connector Care Quick Reference Principles of Microwave Connector Care Proper connector care and connection techniques are critical for accurate, repeatable measurements and for extending the life of your devices.
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Use a torque wrench for final connect Tighten past torque wrench “break” point a. Use isopropyl alcohol in a well-ventilated area, allowing adequate time for moist alcohol to evaporate and fumes to disperse prior to energizing equipment. Appendix-2 Keysight N4697J/K Operating and Service Manual...
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3-14 outer conductor connector disconnections 3-16 care Documentation warranty cleaning cleaning supplies damage electrical length female 3-10 electrical specifications gage electrostatic discharge accuracy supplies handling 3-10 part numbers when to do when making connections 3-13 zeroing 3-10 N4697J/K...
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3-13 mating plane conductor connector frequency range inspection specifications surfaces movement of cables 3-17 gage connector N4697J description handling 3-10 N4697K description master nitrogen zeroing 3-10 gage master part numbers open-end wrench 3-16 gaging part number...
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3-16 altitude humidity temperature supplemental characteristics temperature operating range threads connector torque wrench 3-14 part number specifications 3-14 visual inspection wrench open-end 3-16 N4697J/K...
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