Agilent Technologies PSA Series Manual page 57

Measurement Procedure Using a N5532A/B Sensor Module
Step 1. Connect, configure, and verify the measurement system. See
Connections" on page 44
Step 2. Calibrate the power meter. See
Step 3. Connect the sensor module to the signal source and assure proper connector care
and connector torque settings are followed. SMA/ 3.5mm connectors should
receive 8 inch-pounds of torque and Type N connectors 12 in-pounds.
Step 4. On the PSA, perform the Auto Align routine by pressing
All Now
Step 5. Set the signal source amplitude and frequency. For this example use 0 dBm and 50
MHz. Do not change any settings during this procedure.
Step 6. Configure the PSA settings as follows:
Table 2-6 PSA Settings
Parameter
Mode
Measure
Frequency
Note: Do not use the Frequency Counter
function. You must press the Frequency key
and set the frequency manually.
Range 3 Switch Delay
(Under Meas Setup, More)
Range Switching
10 MHz Out
(Under System, Reference)
Freq Ref
(Under System, Reference)
Range 3 Switch Delay (Early instruments only)
NOTE
Applies only to instruments with Option Driver part number E444060253 and
firmware release less than A.11.00. Press
the option driver part number.
When range 3 is entered, several internal PSA settings are changed including
enabling the optional preamp and decreasing input attenuation. For optimum
accuracy, a delay of five minutes is initiated when this function is ON. The delay
allows the preamplifier to stabilize. Assure the Range 3 Switch Delay is On for
both the Range Calibration and the TRFL measurement process since you may
perform the Range Calibration as a separate routine.
Chapter 2
and "System Configuration" on page
"Zero and Calibrate the Power Meter" on page
.
Installation and Setup
Calibrating System Components
"System Hardware
47.
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System Alignments
Setting
Measuring Receiver
Tuned RF Level
Same as signal source frequency
See note below
May choose On or Off.
Default is Off
Default is Auto
ON
Int
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System More Show Hardware
53.
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Align
to view
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