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WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL. Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent products. For any assistance, contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to page 5-3. 85032B/E...
General Information Calibration Kit Overview Calibration Kit Overview The Agilent 85032B and 85032E type-N calibration kits are used to calibrate Agilent network analyzers up to 6 GHz for measurements of components with 50 type-N connectors. Kit Contents The 85032B calibration kit contains the following: •...
General Information Calibration Kit Overview Adapters Like the other devices in the kit, the adapters are built to very tight tolerances to provide good broadband performance. The adapters utilize a dual-beaded connector structure to ensure stable, repeatable connections. The beads are designed to minimize return loss and are separated far enough so that interaction between the beads is minimized.
General Information Incoming Inspection Incoming Inspection Verify that the shipment is complete by referring to Figure 6-1 Figure 6-2. Check for damage. The foam-lined storage case provides protection during shipping. If the case or any device appears damaged, or if the shipment is incomplete, contact Agilent.
Recording the Device Serial Numbers In addition to the kit serial number, the devices in this kit are individually serialized (serial numbers are labeled onto the body of each device). Record these serial numbers in Table 1-1 for the 85032B and prevent confusing the devices in this kit with similar devices in other kits.
General Information Clarifying the Sex of a Connector Clarifying the Sex of a Connector In this manual, the sex of calibration devices and adapters are referred to in terms of their connector interface. For example, a male open has a male connector. However, during a measurement calibration, the network analyzer softkey menus label a type-N calibration device with reference to the sex of the analyzer’s test port connector—not the calibration device connector.
Specifications Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements Table 2-1 Environmental Requirements Parameter Operating temperature Error-corrected temperature range Storage temperature Altitude Operation Storage Relative humidity Operation Storage a. The temperature range over which the calibration standards maintain conformance to their specifications. b. The allowable network analyzer ambient temperature drift during measurement calibration and during measurements when the network analyzer error correction is turned on.
Mechanical characteristics such as center conductor protrusion and pin depth are not performance specifications. They are, however, important supplemental characteristics related to electrical performance. Agilent Technologies verifies the mechanical characteristics of the devices in this kit with special gaging processes and electrical testing.
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Specifications Mechanical Characteristics The gages for measuring type-N connectors compensate for the designed NOTE offset of 5.26 mm (0.207 inch), therefore, protrusion and recession readings are in relation to a zero reference plane (as if the inner and outer conductor planes were intended to be flush).
See Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to the extent allowed by the institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities...
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Electrostatic Discharge 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). Static electricity can build up on your body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit elements when discharged.
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Visual Inspection Visual Inspection Visual inspection and, if necessary, cleaning should be done every time a connection is made. Metal particles from the connector threads may fall into the connector when it is disconnected.
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Cleaning Connectors Inspect Female Connectors Pay special attention to the contact fingers in the female center conductor. 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.
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Use a lint-free swab or cleaning cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol to remove any dirt or stubborn contaminants on a connector that cannot be removed with compressed air or nitrogen. Refer to Table 6-3 on page 6-5 cleaning swabs. a. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free cleaning swab. b.
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Gaging Connectors The gages available from Agilent Technologies are intended for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting purposes only. (See information.) They are effective in detecting excessive center conductor protrusion or recession, and conductor damage on DUTs, test accessories, and the calibration kit devices.
When to Gage Connectors Gage a connector at the following times: • Prior to using a device for the first time: record the pin depth measurement so that it can be compared with future readings. (It will serve as a good troubleshooting tool when you suspect damage may have occurred to the device.) •...
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Gaging Procedures Gaging Male Type-N Connectors NOTE Always hold a connector gage by the gage barrel, below the dial indicator. This gives the best stability, and improves measurement accuracy. 1. Select the proper gage for your connector. (Refer to 2.
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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Figure 3-3 Gaging Male Type-N Connectors 85032B/E...
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Gaging Female Type-N Connectors Always hold a connector gage by the gage barrel, below the dial indicator. NOTE This gives the best stability, and improves measurement accuracy. 1. Select the proper gage for your connector. (Refer to 2.
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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Figure 3-4 Gaging Female Type-N Connectors 85032B/E 3-11...
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Connections Connections Good connections require a skilled operator. The most common cause of measurement error is bad connections. The following procedures illustrate how to make good connections. How to Make a Connection Preliminary Connection 1.
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Using a torque wrench guarantees that the connection is not too tight, preventing possible connector damage. It also guarantees that all connections are equally tight each time. 2. Prevent the rotation of anything other than the connector nut that you are tightening. It may be possible to do this by hand if one of the connectors is fixed (as on a test port).
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Connections 5. Apply downward force perpendicular to the wrench handle. See torque to the connection through the wrench. Do not hold the wrench so tightly that you push the handle straight down along its length rather than pivoting it, otherwise you apply an unknown amount of torque.
How to Separate a Connection To avoid lateral (bending) force on the connector mating plane surfaces, always support the devices and connections. CAUTION Turn the connector nut, not the device body. Major damage to the center conductor can occur if the device body is twisted. 1.
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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Handling and Storage 3-16 85032B/E...
These two steps establish a traceable link to NIST for Agilent to the extent allowed by the institute’s calibration facility. The specifications data provided for the devices in this kit is traceable to NIST through Agilent Technologies. 85032B/E...
A list of NIST traceable numbers may be purchased upon request to be included in the calibration report. Agilent Technologies offers a Standard calibration for the recertification of this kit. For more information, contact Agilent Technologies. See Limited Recertification (Option 003) The 50 loads in the calibration kit are specified for use up to 6 GHz.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Process Troubleshooting Process If you suspect a bad calibration, or if your network analyzer does not pass performance verification, follow the steps in Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1 Troubleshooting Flowchart 85032B/E...
Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent If your kit or device requires service, contact the Agilent Technologies office nearest you for information on where to send it. See of this manual) on which you provide the following information: • your company name and address •...
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Troubleshooting Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent 85032B/E...
To order a listed part, note the description, the part number, and the quantity desired. Telephone or send your order to Agilent Technologies. See Table 6-1 Replaceable Parts for the 85032B Calibration Kit Item No.
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Replaceable Parts Introduction Figure 6-1 Replaceable Parts for the 85032B Calibration Kit 85032B/E...
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Replaceable Parts Introduction Table 6-2 Replaceable Parts for the 85032E Calibration Kit Item No. Male broadband load Male combination open/short Case (without foam pad set) Foam pad set Kit identification label Male end cap for type-N and 7 mm User’s and service guide Figure 6-2 Replaceable Parts for the 85032E Calibration Kit Description...
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Table 6-3 Replaceable Parts—Items Not Included in the Calibration Kit Item No. Gage set (includes items listed below) Female gage Female gage master Male gage Male gage master Centering bead (2 supplied with gage set) 3/4 in, 135 N-cm (12 in-lb) torque wrench 1/2 in and 9/16 in open-end wrench 3/4 in open-end wrench Grounding wrist strap...
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Replaceable Parts Introduction 85032B/E...
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Standard Definitions Standard Class Assignments Standard Class Assignments Class assignment organizes calibration standards into a format compatible with the error models used in the measurement calibration. A class or group of classes corresponds to the systematic errors to be removed from the measured network analyzer response. lists the classes of the devices in this calibration kit.
Blank Form The standard class assignments listed in requirements. Table A-2 is provided to record the modified standard class assignments. Table A-2 Standard Class Assignments Blank Form Calibration Kit Label: ______________ Class Forward Transmission Reverse Transmission Forward Match Reverse Match Response Response and Isolation 85032B/E...
Standard Definitions Nominal Standard Definitions Nominal Standard Definitions Standard definitions provide the constants needed to mathematically model the electrical characteristics (delay, attenuation, and impedance) of each calibration standard. The nominal values of these constants are theoretically derived from the physical dimensions and material of each calibration standard, or from actual measured response.
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Table A-3 Standard Definitions System Z = 50 Standard Short Open Load Delay/ Thru Short Open a. Ensure system impedance (Z b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary impedance. c. Load or arbitrary impedance only. d. Standard labels that specify sex, (m) or (f), refer to the sex of the analyzer’s test port connector. 85032B/E Calibration Kit Label: Offset...
Standard Definitions Nominal Standard Definitions Blank Form The standard definitions listed in requirements. Table A-4 is provided to record the modified standard definitions. Table A-4 Standard Definitions Blank Form System Z = ______________ Standard a. Ensure system Z of network analyzer is set to this value. b.
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Index adapters part numbers Agilent Technologies, contacting alcohol isopropyl as cleaning solvent altitude blank form standard class assignments standard definitions broadband loads cal kit contents overview return to Agilent serial number calibration certificate of constants permanently stored limited standards temperature...
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Index connecting 3-14 disconnecting 3-14 frequency specifications frequency range gage connector dial handling 3-10 master 3-10 reading zeroing 3-10 gage master part numbers using 3-10 gages gaging female connectors 3-10 male connectors procedures gaging connectors when to do handling 3-15 humidity impedance system...
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Index temperature supplemental characteristics supplemental electrical characteristics supplies cleaning system impedance setting service temperature calibration device error-corrected temperature range measurement operating range verification and measurement test data threads connector torque wrench 3-12 part number specifications 3-12 traceability troubleshooting two-piece female open 3-14 verification performance...