Connector Care - Keysight U1832A User Manual

To prevent damage from ESD:
– Use a grounded anti-static mat in front of your test equipment and wear a
– Wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor.
– Ground yourself before you clean, inspect, or make a connection to the
– Avoid touching the exposed connector pins.

Connector Care

Since connectors can become defective due to wear during normal use, all
connectors should be inspected and maintained to maximize their service life.
– Inspect the mating surface each time a connection is made. Metal particles
– Clean dirt and contamination from the connector mating surface and threads.
– Gage connectors periodically. This not only provides assurance of proper
Connector Type
3.5 mm
1.85 mm
2.4 mm
N-Type
The U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D can be damaged if excessive torque is
CAUTION
applied to the connector.
Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User's Guide
grounded wrist strap attached to it when handling or operating the
U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D.
U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D. You can, for example, grasp the grounded
outer shell of the analyzer test port or cable connector briefly.
from connector threads often find their way onto the mating surface when a
connection is made or disconnected.
This simple step can extend the service life of the connector and improve the
quality of your calibration and measurements.
mechanical tolerances, and thus connector performance, but can also indicate
situations where the potential for damage to another connector may exist.
Torque Setting
90 N-cm (8 in-lb)
90 N-cm (8 in-lb)
135 N-cm (12 in-lb)
Installation
Keysight Torque Wrench Part Number
8710-1764
8710-1765
8710-1766
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