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Keysight N9923A User Manual (276 pages)

FieldFox RF Network Analyzers

Brand: Keysight | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 3 MB

Safety Notices
2
Table of Contents
5
Overview
15
Preparing for Initial Use of Your New Fieldfox
21
- Check the Shipment
  21
- Meeting Power Requirements for the AC/DC Adapter
  21
- Install the Lithium-Ion Battery
  22
  - Battery Usage
    22
- Fieldfox ON/OFF Settings
  23
- To Conserve Battery Power
  23
  - Power Button LED Status
    24
- Fieldfox High Temperature Protection
  24
- Avoid Overpowering the Fieldfox
  25
- Take the Fieldfox Tour
  27
  - Front Panel
    27
  - Top Panel
    30
  - Side Panel
    30
  - Screen Tour
    32
- How to Enter Numeric Values
  34
  - Multiplier Abbreviations
    34
- Connector Care
  35
NA (Network Analyzer) Mode
37
- NA Mode Settings
  39
  - About S-Parameters
    39
  - Mixed-Mode S-Parameters
    40
  - Parameter Conversion
    41
  - Receiver Measurements
    42
  - Multi-Trace Configurations
    43
  - Quick Settings
    45
  - Calibration Settings
    46
  - Format
    46
  - Frequency Range
    47
  - Scale Settings
    48
  - Magnitude Offset
    49
  - Electrical Delay
    49
  - Phase Offset
    50
  - Averaging
    50
  - IF Bandwidth
    51
  - Smoothing
    51
  - Single or Continuous Measure
    52
  - Resolution (Number of Data Points)
    52
  - Sweep Time
    53
  - Output Power
    53
  - System Impedance (Z0)
    54
  - Port Extensions
    54
  - Velocity Factor
    56
  - Big Marker Display States (a and B)
    56
  - Increase Dynamic Range
    58
Time Domain - Option 010
62
- Overview
  63
Chapter 3 , “NA (Network Analyzer) Mode”, on Page 37

64
Time Domain (Transform) Settings

64
- Transform Settings Table
  64
- Frequency Range and Points
  64
- Stimulus (Mode)
  65
- Set Frequency Lowpass
  65
- Start/Stop Time
  65
- Distance Units
  66
- Window Layout
  66
- Transform Window
  66
- Window Settings
  67
- Line Loss and Velocity Factor
  69
- Data Chain
  70
Trace Settings

71
- Transform Enable
  71
- Gate Enable
  71
- Gating
  72
- CAT (Cable and Antenna Test) Mode
  75
  - CAT Mode Settings
    77
    
    How to Select CAT Mode
    77
    
    Measurement Selection
    77
    
    Quick Settings Table
    78
    
    Frequency Range
    79
    
    Scale Settings
    79
    
    Averaging
    80
    
    Smoothing
    81
    
    Single or Continuous Measure
    81
    
    Resolution (Number of Data Points)
    82
    
    Sweep Time
    82
    
    Output Power
    83
    
    Coupled Frequency
    84
    
    Interference Rejection
    85
  - Return Loss Measurements
    86
    
    How to Measure Return Loss
    86
  - 1-Port Cable Loss Measurements
    86
    
    How to Make a 1-Port Cable Loss Measurement
    87
  - 2-Port Insertion Loss Measurements
    88
    
    How to Make a 2-Port Insertion Loss Measurement
    88
Chapter 6 DTF (Distance to Fault) Measurements

89
- How to Make DTF Measurements
  90
- DTF Measurement Settings
  91
  - DTF Settings Table
    91
  - DTF Measurement (Format)
    91
  - DTF Start and Stop Distance
    92
  - Frequency Mode
    92
  - Coupled Frequency
    93
  - Cable (Correction) Specifications
    94
  - Window Settings
    97
  - DTF Units
    98
  - Calculated DTF Values
    98
  - About Alias Faults
    98
Chapter 7, "Calibration for NA, CAT, and VVM Modes

101
- Calibration for NA, CAT, and VVM Modes
  103
  - Why and When to Calibrate
    103
  - Definitions
    103
  - Calready
    104
  - How to Perform a Calibration
    104
  - Quickcal (Option 112)
    106
  - Mechanical Cal
    108
  - Ecal
    110
  - Simple Response Cals
    112
  - View Cal
    114
  - Calibration Type
    114
  - Isolation Step of a 2-Port Cal
    117
  - Waveguide Calibrations
    117
  - Enhanced Response Optimization
    119
  - Interpolation
    119
  - Cal on ? - Questionable Accuracy
    120
  - Compatible Mode Calibrations
    120
  - Save the Calibration
    120
  - Calready Properties
    120
  - Verifying Calibration and Jumper Cable Integrity
    122
    
    Verify a Calibration
    122
    
    Test the Jumper Cable
    122
  - Calibration Method Summary
    123
- Power Meter (USB) Mode
  126
  - Supported Power Sensors
    127
  - How to Connect the Power Sensor
    127
  - USB Power Meter Settings
    128
    
    How to Select Power Meter Mode
    128
    
    Average / Peak
    128
    
    Zeroing
    128
    
    Frequency
    129
    
    Source Control
    129
    
    Relative and Offset Power Measurements
    131
    
    Display Units
    131
    
    Resolution
    132
    
    Averaging
    132
    
    Single or Continuous Measure
    132
    
    Step Detection Mode
    133
    
    Limits
    133
- Frequency Offset Using Power Sensor (FOPS) - Option 208 Overview
  137
  - FOPS Settings
    139
    
    How to Select Power Meter (USB Sensor)
    139
    
    Measurement Selection
    139
    
    Sweep Type and Frequency
    140
    
    Power Sensor Settling
    142
    
    Sweep Settings
    142
    
    Amplitude Markers
    143
    
    Trace Math
    143
- Pulse Measurements Mode - Option
  145
  - Supported Power Sensors
    147
    
    Switching between Pulse Measurement Mode and Power Meter Mode
    147
    
    How to Connect the Power Sensor
    147
  - Pulse Measurement Settings
    148
    
    How to Select Pulse Measurement Mode
    148
    
    Measurement Selection
    148
    
    Frequency / Time
    148
    
    Zoom Window
    149
    
    Scale
    150
    
    Averaging
    150
    
    Video Bandwidth
    151
    
    Single or Continuous Measure
    151
    
    Resolution
    152
    
    Triggering
    152
    
    Marker Settings
    155
    
    Amplitude Markers
    155
    
    Marker Search
    156
    
    Auto Analysis
    157
    
    Pulse Top
    158
    
    Grid
    158
    
    Trace Memory
    158
- VVM (Vector Voltmeter) Mode - Option
  161
  - Overview
    163
  - VVM Mode Settings
    164
    
    How to Select VVM Mode
    164
    
    Measurement Selection
    164
    
    Frequency Selection
    164
    
    Display Resolution
    164
    
    IF Bandwidth
    165
    
    Output Power
    165
    
    Averaging
    166
    
    Single or Continuous Measure
    166
    
    VVM Calibration
    167
    
    Zeroing
    167
  - 1-Port Cable Trimming Measurements
    169
    
    How to Make a 1-Port Cable Trimming Measurement
    169
  - 2-Port Transmission Measurements
    171
    
    How to Make a 2-Port Transmission Measurement
    171
  - A/B and B/A Measurements
    172
- Data Analysis Features
  174
  - All about Markers
    174
    
    How to Create Markers
    174
    
    How to Move a Marker after It Is Created
    174
    
    About Delta Markers
    175
    
    Marker Table
    176
    
    Coupled Markers
    176
    
    Marker Colors
    177
    
    Marker Trace
    177
    
    Marker Format
    178
    
    Searching with Markers
    179
    
    What Is a 'Peak
    182
    
    Marker Functions
    183
  - All about Limit Lines
    185
    
    How to Create Fixed Limit Lines
    185
    
    Relative Limit Lines
    186
    
    Build from Trace
    187
    
    Limit Options
    187
    
    How to Save and Recall Limits
    188
  - All about Trace Math
    189
    
    How to Display Data and Memory Traces
    189
    
    How to Perform Trace Math
    189
    
    About Math Operations
    190
- 13 File Management
  191
  - Saving and Recalling Files
    192
    
    Save Files
    192
    
    Recall Files
    195
    
    Move (Copy) Files
    195
    
    Set File Type and Select Device
    196
    
    Manage Files
    199
    
    Manage Folders
    200
    
    Edit Keywords
    201
    
    Prefixes and Suffixes for Filenames
    202
  - Printing
    205
    
    How to Print the Current Screen or a Saved File
    205
- System Settings Run/Hold
  208
  - How to Perform a Single Sweep While in Hold
    208
  - Preset
    209
    
    How to Preset the Fieldfox
    209
  - User Preset
    209
    
    How to Set User Preset
    209
    
    How to Recall User Preset
    209
  - Audio (Volume) Control
    210
    
    How to Set Fieldfox Volume Control
    210
  - Display Settings
    211
    
    Display Brightness
    211
    
    Display Colors
    211
    
    Trace Width
    212
    
    Title
    212
    
    Edit Keywords
    213
    
    Full Screen Mode
    213
  - Preferences
    213
    
    Quick Settings Table
    213
    
    Save and Reset Preferences
    214
    
    Global Settings (Overview)
    215
    
    Language
    215
    
    Battery Saver
    216
    
    Startup Mode
    217
    
    Display
    217
    
    Audio
    218
    
    Date and Time
    218
    
    Gps
    219
    
    File Folders
    220
  - System Configuration
    222
    
    Options (Licensing)
    222
    
    Gps
    223
    
    Frequency Reference Source
    226
    
    Security Level
    227
    
    Date and Time, Format, and Time Zone Settings
    227
    
    LAN Settings
    229
    
    Power on
    230
  - LAN Settings
    231
    
    How to Configure LAN Settings
    231
  - Power on
    232
    
    How to Set Power on
    232
  - Fieldfox Package Installer (Applies to N9912A Units with Serial Number Prefixes ≥5607)
    233
    
    How to Run the Installer
    233
    
    How to Backup Files
    233
    
    How to Restore Files
    234
  - Service Diagnostics
    235
    
    System Information
    235
- Using the Mini-USB Port to Send SCPI Commands and Queries (Applies to N9912A Units with Serial Number Prefixes ≥5607 Only)
  237
  - Mini-USB Connection to PC with IO Libraries
    237
- Working with the Lithium-Ion Battery Viewing the Battery Charge Status
  239
See also

239
- Viewing the Battery Charge Status
  239
  - Service Diagnostics-Battery Screen
    240
  - Built-In Battery Gauge
    240
  - Charging the Battery
    241
    
    Internal Charging with the AC/DC Adapter
    241
    
    Using the External Battery Charger (N9910X-872)
    243
  - Reconditioning Battery
    244
  - Battery Care
    244
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    244
  - Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal
    245
- 17 Safety Considerations
  247
  - For the Fieldfox
    248
  - For the AC/DC Adapter
    250
  - For the External Battery Charger (N9910X-872)
    251
  - For the Battery
    251
  - Battery Protective Functions
    252
    
    Active Protection
    253
    
    Passive Protection
    254
  - Batteries: Safe Handling and Disposal
    254
  - Environmental Requirements
    254
  - Electrical Requirements
    254
  - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
    255
  - Fieldfox Markings
    256
  - Battery Markings
    257
  - Packaging Markings
    258
  - AC/DC Adapter Markings
    258
  - Certification and Compliance Statements
    259
    
    Certification
    259
    
    Manufacturer's Declaration
    259
    
    Declaration of Conformity
    259
    
    Emc
    260
    
    Safety
    260
    
    South Korean Class B EMC Declaration
    260
    
    Acoustic Statement (European Machinery Directive)
    260
- A:.connector Care Review
  261
- B:.specifications/Data Sheet
  263
- C:.instrument Calibration
  265
- D:.korean Battery Safety Translation
  267

Keysight N9923A User Manual (167 pages)

Brand: Keysight | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

4
Na (Network Analyzer) Mode

20
- How to Measure S-Parameters
  21
- NA Mode Settings
  21
- Mixed-Mode Measurements
  22
- Parameter Conversion
  22
- Multi-Trace Configurations
  23
- Receiver Measurements
  23
- Quick Settings
  25
- Calibration Settings
  26
- Format
  26
- Frequency Range
  27
- Scale Settings
  27
- Electrical Delay
  28
- Phase Offset
  28
- Averaging
  29
- IF Bandwidth
  29
- Resolution (Number of Points)
  30
- Single/Continuous
  30
- Smoothing
  30
- Output Power
  31
- Sweep Time
  31
- Port Extensions
  32
- System Impedance
  32
- Velocity Factor
  33
- Increase Dynamic Range
  35
Time Domain - Option 010

36
- Time Domain (Transform) Settings
  37
- Transform Settings Table
  37
- Frequency Range and Points
  38
- Set Frequency Lowpass
  38
- Start/Stop Time
  38
- Stimulus (Mode)
  38
- Distance Units
  39
- Transform Window
  39
- Window Layout
  39
- Data Chain
  40
- Line Loss and Velocity Factor
  40
- Trace Settings
  40
- Gating
  41
- Gating Enable
  41
- Transform Enable
  41
- Gating Type
  42
- Start, Stop, Center, and Span Gate Times
  42
Cat (Cable and Antenna Test) Mode - Option 305

44
- CAT Mode Settings
  45
- Measurement Selection
  45
- Frequency Range
  46
- Quick Settings
  46
- Averaging
  47
- Scale Settings
  47
- Resolution
  48
- Single/Continuous
  48
- Output Power
  49
- Sweep Time
  49
- Coupled Frequency
  50
- Interference Rejection
  50
- 1 Port Cable Loss Measurement
  
  51
  - Return Loss Measurement
    51
- 1 Port Cable Loss Measurements
  
  51
  - Return Loss Measurements
    51
- 2 Port Insertion Loss Measurement
  
  52
- 2 Port Insertion Loss Measurements
  
  52
Dtf (Distance to Fault) Measurements

54
- Distance to Fault Measurements
  54
- How to Make DTF Measurements
  54
- DTF Measurement (Format)
  55
- DTF Measurement Settings
  55
- DTF Settings Table
  55
- DTF Start and Stop Distance
  55
- Frequency Mode
  56
- Cable (Correction) Specifications
  57
- Coupled Frequency
  57
- Calculated DTF Values
  60
- DTF Units
  60
- Window Settings
  60
- About Alias Faults
  61
Calibration for Na, Cat, and VVM Modes

62
- All about Calibration
  62
- Why and When to Calibrate
  62
- Calready
  63
- Definitions
  63
- How to Perform a Calibration
  63
- Quickcal
  64
- Mechanical Cal
  66
- Ecal
  68
- Simple Response Cal
  69
- View Cal
  70
- Calibration Type
  71
- Isolation Step of a 2-Port Cal
  72
- Waveguide Calibrations
  73
- Enhanced Response Optimization
  74
- Calready Properties
  75
- Compatible Mode Calibrations
  75
- Interpolation
  75
- Questionable Accuracy
  75
- Save a Calibration
  75
- Verify Calibration
  76
- Verifying Calibration and Jumper Cable Integrity
  76
- Calibration Method Summary
  77
Frequency Offset Using Power Sensor (Fops) - Option 208

85
- Overview
  86
- Measurement Selection
  87
- Sweep Type and Frequency
  87
- Power Sensor Settling
  89
- Sweep Settings
  89
- Amplitude Markers
  90
Pulse Measurements Mode - Option 330

91
- Measurement Selection
  92
- Supported Power Sensors
  92
- Frequency / Time
  93
- Zoom Window
  93
- Scale
  94
- Averaging
  95
- Single or Continuous Measure
  95
- Video Bandwidth
  95
- Resolution
  96
- Triggering
  96
- Amplitude Markers
  98
- Marker Settings
  98
- Pulse Timing Diagram
  98
- Auto Analysis
  99
- Marker Search
  99
- Grid
  100
- Pulse Top
  100
- Trace Memory
  101
Data Analysis Features

110
- All about Markers
  110
  - About Delta Markers
    111
  - Marker Table
    112
  - Coupled Markers
    112
  - Marker Colors
    113
  - Marker Trace
    113
  - Marker Format
    114
  - Searching with Markers
    114
  - What Is a 'Peak
    117
- Optional Settings Markers
  110
- Set Markers
  110
- All about Limit Lines
  118
  - Relative Limit Lines
    120
  - Build from Trace
    120
  - Limit Options
    121
  - How to Save and Recall Limits
    121
- Limit Lines
  118
  - Marker Functions
    118
- Use Limit Lines
  118
- All about Trace Math
  122
  - About Math Operations
    123
- Trace Math
  122
- Use Trace Math
  122
File Management

124
- Save Files
  124
- Save Measurement Settings and Results
  124
- Recall Files
  125
- Set File Type and Device
  126
- Manage Files
  128
- Manage Folders
  128
- Edit Keywords
  129
- Prefixes for Filenames
  129
- Printing
  130
System Settings

131
- Run/Hold
  131
- Preset
  132
- User Preset
  132
- Volume Control
  132
- Display Settings
  133
  - Colors
    133
  - Brightness
    134
  - Trace Width
    134
  - Title
    135
  - Edit Keywords
    135
  - Full Screen Mode
    135
- Preferences
  135
  - Quick Settings Table
    135
  - Save and Reset Preferences
    136
  - Language
    136
  - Startup Mode
    137
  - Battery Saver
    137
- System Configuration Options (Licensing)
  138
  - Gps
    139
  - Frequency Reference Source
    140
  - Security Level
    141
  - Date and Time Settings
    142
  - LAN Settings
    143
  - Power on
    144
  - Service Diagnostics
    144
  - See also Erase User Data
    145
    
    Erase User Data
    145
  - See also
    146

Keysight N9923A Service Manual (138 pages)

FieldFox RF Vector Network Analyzer

Brand: Keysight | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 4 MB

Safety Notices
2
Table of Contents
4
1 Safety and Regulatory Information

8
- Information in this Chapter
  8
  - Chapter One At-A-Glance
    8
- Safety Symbols
  9
- General Safety Considerations
  10
  - Safety Earth Ground
    10
  - Before Applying Power
    10
  - Servicing
    10
- Electrostatic Discharge Protection
  12
- Regulatory Information
  14
  - Instrument Markings
    14
  - Battery Disposal
    15
2 General Product Information

16
- Information in this Chapter
  16
  - Chapter Two At-A-Glance
    16
- Maintenance
  17
  - Physical Maintenance
    17
  - Electrical Maintenance
    17
- Analyzer Options
  18
- Keysight Support, Services, and Assistance
  20
3 Tests and Adjustments

24
4 Troubleshooting

34
5 Theory of Operation

42
- Information in this Chapter
  42
  - Chapter Five At-A-Glance
    42
- Analyzer System Operation
  43
  - Functional Groups of the Analyzer
    43
- Front Panel Group
  45
  - A3 Front Panel Interface Board
    45
  - A2 LCD Assembly
    46
- Measurement Group
  47
  - A4 RF Board
    47
  - A5 System Board
    51
  - A6 SOM Board
    55
  - Main Battery
    55
- Grounding and Power
  56
  - Grounding
    56
  - Voltages and Power Supplies
    56
  - Power Control and Management
    57
  - Battery Related Information
    58
- Operation in Modes
  60
  - CAT, NA, and VMM Modes
    61
  - Power Meter Mode
    61
- Temperature Related Information
  62
- User Calibration in CAT and NA Modes
  63
  - Factory Calibration
    63
  - Quickcal
    64
  - User Calibration
    64
- Firmware Related Information
  65
  - General Description
    65
  - User Accessible Files
    65
  - Operational Files
    65
  - Erase User Data Utility
    66
  - Error Log
    66
  - Firmware Upgrades
    66
- LAN Interface
  67
6 Replaceable Parts

68
- Information in this Chapter
  68
  - Chapter Six At-A-Glance
    68
- Ordering Information
  69
- Assembly Replacement Procedure
  70
- Replaceable Parts Listings
  71
  - Entire Analyzer
    71
  - Front Panel Group
    71
  - Measurement Group
    71
  - Case Group
    71
  - Miscellaneous Parts
    79
7 Repair and Replacement Procedures

82
8 General Purpose Maintenance and Service Procedures

126
- Information in this Chapter
  126
  - Chapter Eight At-A-Glance
    126
- Supplemental Information
  127
- Service Related User Operations
  128
  - To View Currently Installed Options
    128
  - To View the Current Firmware Revision, Etc
    128
  - To View the Error Log
    128
  - To View Temperature Readings
    128
  - Erase User Data Utility
    129
- Options
  130
  - To View Currently Installed Options
    130
  - Re-Installing Options
    130
- Firmware Upgrades
  132
  - To Check the Current Firmware Revision
    132
- Miscellaneous Service and Maintenance
  133
  - Cleaning the Display
    133
  - Battery Maintenance
    133

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