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Keysight PNA Series Network Analyzers This is Installation and Operataing Guide for upgrading the PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers. IINSTALLATION AND QUICK START GUIDE...
Keysight PNA Series Network Analyzers Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: E8356-90001 Installation Note In This Guide IMPORTANT! Much of the information in this document refers to Windows 10, but your instrument might have Windows 7 installed. This document is applicable to both Windows 7 and Windows 10 operating systems.
In This Guide Getting Assistance from Keysight Getting Assistance from Keysight Installing this upgrade kit requires special skills and experience. If you think you may not be qualified to do the work, or need advice, contact Keysight. Contacting Keysight For optimum service, before contacting Keysight, it is important to sign up for Keysight Care to improve turnaround time and committed service levels on both application support as well as post-sales support.
In This Guide Getting Assistance from Keysight Safety Symbols The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each of the symbols and its meaning before operating this instrument. Denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, would result in damage to or destruction of the product.
In This Guide Operating Precautions Operating Precautions Most causes of instrument failure can be avoided if you will apply the information in this section. PLEASE READ! Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) is essential while removing assemblies from or connecting cables and assemblies (DUT) to the network analyzer.
In This Guide Operating Precautions Figure 0-1 ESD Protection Setup The following table lists Keysight part numbers for ESD protection devices. To order, refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page Description Keysight Part Number Grounding wrist strap 9300-1367 5-ft grounding cord for wrist strap 9300-0980 2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15-ft grounding wire 9300-0797...
In This Guide Operating Precautions Figure 1 Example Label Showing Damage Level for Each Port and Connector Preventing Test Port Connector Damage Proper connector care and connection techniques are critical for accurate and repeatable measurements. The following table contains for tips on connector care.
In This Guide Operating Precautions Do NOT Modify or Reconfigure the Operating System The Microsoft Windows operating system has been modified and optimized by Keysight to improve the performance of the PNA. — Do NOT install a standard version of the Windows operating system on the PNA.
In This Guide Installing Your Analyzer Firmware Downgrades STOP! Do not downgrade the firmware on your PNA below the version that was installed at the factory, because it will render the hardware inoperable. Do not downgrade the PNA firmware below the version that was installed by the factory.
In This Guide Installing Your Analyzer Step 1. Check the Shipment 1. Unpack the contents of the shipping container. Keep the packaging material in case the analyzer needs to be returned to the factory. More than one person is required to safely lift or carry this instrument. Alternately a mechanical lift can be used to eliminate the risk of personal injury.
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In This Guide Installing Your Analyzer 2. Verify that the AC power cable is not damaged, and that the power-source outlet provides a protective earth contact. Use Keysight supplied power cord or one with same or better electrical rating. Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this product. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause personal injury or product damage.
In This Guide Installing Your Analyzer Step 3. Install the Analyzer Please review all safety information located in “Safety, Regulatory, and Environmental Information” on page 19, before proceeding with installing and using the analyzer The analyzer can be installed on a bench top or in an equipment rack. When installing an analyzer equipped with handles in an equipment rack, use Option 1CP.
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In This Guide Installing Your Analyzer Consider ergonomics when locating the mouse and keyboard. Do NOT connect an ECal module to the USB until after the PNA is started. Once the PNA is started, press the front panel Help button to learn about 'Connecting an ECal module for the first time'.
In This Guide Installing Your Analyzer Step 6. Start Up the Analyzer Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument.
In This Guide Installing Your Analyzer Windows 7 and Windows 10 Operating Systems Windows 7 and Windows 10 comes with a display technology called ClearType. This makes displayed text much easier to read on the PNA. The only drawback comes with viewing the display from the bottom. The colors of some small display elements will appear to shift when the viewer’s eyes are more than 30 degrees below perpendicular.
In This Guide Installing Your Analyzer Step 8. Run the Operator's Check The operator's check should be performed when you first receive your analyzer, and any time you wish to have confidence that the analyzer is working properly. The operator's check does not verify performance to specifications, but should give you a high degree of confidence that the instrument is performing properly.
In This Guide Windows 10 Operating System (B Models Only) Windows 10 Operating System (B Models Only Your instrument has Microsoft Windows installed at the factory. Keysight has already configured many of the settings in Microsoft Windows for optimal behavior in your instrument. Any modifications to these settings may degrade instrument performance and measurement speed.
Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally. Shipment for Service Contact Keysight Technologies for instructions on where to ship the analyzer for service. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page Ship the analyzer using the original or comparable packaging, impact covers, and antistatic materials.
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In This Guide Safety, Regulatory, and Environmental Information Before Applying Power If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only. If an instrument handle is damaged, you should replace it immediately.
In This Guide Safety, Regulatory, and Environmental Information Servicing No operator serviceable parts inside. Servicing should only be done by qualified service personnel. To prevent electrical shock or instrument damage, the operator should never remove covers.Qualified service personnel must remain mindful of these items: –...
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In This Guide Safety, Regulatory, and Environmental Information The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument. The front panel switch is only a standby and ON switch and is not a LINE switch (disconnecting device).
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In This Guide Safety, Regulatory, and Environmental Information Table 1 This symbol identifies the Protective Conductor terminal. This symbol indicates the equipment is protected throughout by double or reinforced insulation. The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community (if accompanied by a year, it is the year when the design was proven).
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“x” is the solid particle protection and “y” is the liquid ingress protection. Declaration of Conformity A declaration of conformity is available upon request, or a copy is available on the Keysight Technologies Web site at https://regulations.about.keysight.com/DoC/default.htm or by contacting Keysight.
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In This Guide Safety, Regulatory, and Environmental Information Complies with the essential requirements of the European EMC Directive as well as current editions of the following standards (dates and editions are cited in the Declaration of Conformity): — IEC/EN 61326-1 —...
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In This Guide Safety, Regulatory, and Environmental Information Environmental Information Samples of this product have been type-tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation and end-use; those stresses include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and power-line conditions.
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