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Agilent Technologies U3042AE12User’s GuideUse this manual with the following documents:PNA Series Network Analyzer On-line Help System and Application

2 User’s GuideU3042AE12 IntroductionIntroductionThis document describes how to use the U3042AE12 Multiport Test Set with the Agilent N5230A/C 4-Port P

92 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Safety and Regulatory InformationInstrument MarkingsThe instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this sym

User’s Guide 93 U3042AE12 Electrostatic Discharge ProtectionElectrostatic Discharge ProtectionProtection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) is esse

94 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Contacting AgilentContacting Agilent Assistance with test and measurement needs, and information on finding a local Agilent o

User’s Guide 3 U3042AE12 DescriptionDescription The Agilent U3042AE12 Multiport Test Set is a 12-Port solid-state extension test set. When combined wi

4 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Available OptionsAvailable OptionsTest Set OptionsThe U3042AE12 has three available test set options: Refer to “System Block D

User’s Guide 5 U3042AE12 Verifying the ShipmentVerifying the ShipmentInspect the shipping container. If the container or packing material is damaged,

6 User’s GuideU3042AE12 General SpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsSpecifications for the U3042AE12 Multiport Test Set are characteristic for the Sys

User’s Guide 7 U3042AE12 General SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements The environmental requirements of the PNA are listed in Table 3. Note that t

8 User’s GuideU3042AE12 General SpecificationsDimensions and Space Requirements Standard installation of the U3042AE12 and PNA includes configuration

User’s Guide 9 U3042AE12 General SpecificationsFrequency Range and Maximum Power LevelsCAUTION It is recommend that you do not operate components near

10 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Typical Reflection TrackingTypical Reflection Tracking Specifications for the U3042AE12 Multiport Test Set are typical. Syste

User’s Guide 11 U3042AE12 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront and Rear Panel FeaturesFigure 3 Front Panel (Multiport Test Set) Active LED• When the tes

ii User’s Guide Warranty StatementTHE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FU

12 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesLine Switch– Standby | – ON (Active LED On)Control Lines and Voltage Adjust

User’s Guide 13 U3042AE12 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesAvailable Fuses• Fuse (F 5 A/250V, 2110-0709) U.L. listed and CSA certifiedWARNING For continu

14 User’s GuideU3042AE12 System Setup with N5230A/CSystem Setup with N5230A/C WARNING The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose da

User’s Guide 15 U3042AE12 System Setup with N5230A/C4. Place the network analyzer on top of the Test Set and ensure that the front frame of the networ

16 User’s GuideU3042AE12 System Setup with N5230A/CN5230A/C RF Interface Cable Connections Figure 10 on page 16 illustrates the setup configuration of

User’s Guide 17 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AControlling the Test Set with N5230AThis section will describe how to setup and operate

18 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AInstalling New FirmwareBefore installing new firmware into your PNA-L, you must store the

User’s Guide 19 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230A4. Copy the following three mxcalfiles from D:\CALFILES to c:\Program Files\Agilent\Netw

20 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AN5230A Multiport Mode for Option 551The PNA Multiport Mode selects the test set file that

User’s Guide 21 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AHow to Access Multiport ModeThe Option 551 must be installed for Multiport capability. T

User’s Guide iiiSafety Notes The following safety notes are used throughout this document. Familiarize yourself with each of these notes and its mean

22 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AExternal Test Set Control FeatureTo verify that the network application has the U3042AE12

User’s Guide 23 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230ATrace Measure S-ParameterS-Parameter selection can be accomplished using Trace Measure m

24 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AFigure 18 16-Port New Trace Measure (S88 - S1212)Figure 19 16-Port New Trace Measure (S12

User’s Guide 25 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230ABalanced Tab: Balanced Measurements can be configured by selecting the Balance tab in t

26 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AN-Port Calibration with N5230A It is recommended that you perform an ECal characterizatio

User’s Guide 27 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AFigure 23 16-Port Calibration3. Connect the ECal or the mechanical cal kit to the ports

28 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AN5230A Interface ControlNOTE The interface control will not function properly when using

User’s Guide 29 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AHow to Access Interface Control Settings with N5230AThis section will describe how to se

30 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230ATest Set I/O Address and Data using Control Interface with N5230AAn Instrument Preset wil

User’s Guide 31 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AData:Positive integer is used to select switch position or state of DUT control interfac

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32 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AOK:Applies the settings and closes the dialog box.Cancel:Does not apply changes that were

User’s Guide 33 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AHow to Access GPIB Command Processor with N5230A1. To access the GPIB Command Processor

34 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5230AGPIB Command Processor ConsoleWrite Commands Once the GPIB Command Processor Console is

User’s Guide 35 U3042AE12 System Setup with N5242ASystem Setup with N5242A WARNING The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dange

36 User’s GuideU3042AE12 System Setup with N5242A4. Install the two rear locking feet onto the U3042AE12. Looking at the front panel, the N5242-20138

User’s Guide 37 U3042AE12 System Setup with N5242A6. Secure the network analyzer’s lower locking feet to the Test Set upper locking feet, using the sp

38 User’s GuideU3042AE12 System Setup with N5242AN5242A RF Interface Cable Connections Figure 29 on page 39 illustrates the setup configuration of the

User’s Guide 39 U3042AE12 System Setup with N5242AFigure 29 indicates the final two digits of the part number for each cable. Figure 29 N5242A RF Inte

40 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CControlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CThis section will describe how to

User’s Guide 41 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CHow to Access Multiport ModeThe Option 551 must be installed for Multiport cap

ContentsContents-1U3042AE12Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CExternal Test Set Control FeatureTo verify that the network application has the

User’s Guide 43 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CFigure 34 External Test Set U3042AE12 (Port 1 - 8)Select the Port Control down

44 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CTrace Measure S-ParameterS-Parameter selection can be accomplished using Respon

User’s Guide 45 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CFigure 38 16-Port New Trace Measure (S1 - S5)Figure 39 16-Port New Trace Measu

46 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CBalanced Tab: Balanced Measurements can be configured by selecting the Balance

User’s Guide 47 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CN-Port Calibration with N5242A or N5230CIt is recommended that you perform an

48 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230C2. Continue following the Cal Wizard prompts. On the “Select Calibration Ports

User’s Guide 49 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CN5242A or N5230C Interface ControlNOTE The interface control will not function

50 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CHow to Access Interface Control SettingsThis section will describe how to setup

User’s Guide 51 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CTest Set I/O Address and Data using Control Interface with N5242A or N5230CAn

Contents-2ContentsSystem Setup with N5242A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35P

52 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CData:Positive integer is used to select switch position or state of DUT control

User’s Guide 53 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230COK:Applies the settings and closes the dialog box.Cancel:Does not apply change

54 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CHow to Access GPIB Command Processor1. To access the GPIB Command Processor pre

User’s Guide 55 U3042AE12 Controlling the Test Set with N5242A or N5230CGPIB Command Processor ConsoleWrite Commands Once the GPIB Command Processor

56 User’s GuideU3042AE12 DUT Control LinesDUT Control LinesThe 15 pin female D-Sub connector on the front panel provides 8 latched data connections th

User’s Guide 57 U3042AE12 DUT Control LinesNOTE All DUT control lines must be set with each command sent. Logic 0 = high Figure 46 DUT Control Line Pi

58 User’s GuideU3042AE12 DUT Control LinesSetting the Variable Source VoltageThe output voltage of pin 12 can be varied from +2 to +5 V. Perform the f

User’s Guide 59 U3042AE12 DUT Control LinesUsing an External Power SupplyFigure 48 illustrates an example of the connection between the DUT and the U3

60 User’s GuideU3042AE12 DUT Control LinesFigure 49 Block Diagram of DUT ControlTable 14 DUT Control Specifications Item SpecificationsConnector Shape

User’s Guide 61 U3042AE12 Test Set I/O Interface CommandsTest Set I/O Interface CommandsSwitch Address and DataTable 16 through Table 23 contain the i

ContentsContents-3Safety and Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Intro

62 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Test Set I/O Interface CommandsTable 16 PNA Port 1 and Test Set Ports 1, 5, 9, 13 Address Decimal Data Description0 D0 - D3

User’s Guide 63 U3042AE12 Test Set I/O Interface CommandsTable 18 PNA Port 1 and Test Set Ports 6, 10 and 14 Address Decimal Data Description16 D0 -

64 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Test Set I/O Interface CommandsTable 20 PNA Port 1 and Test Set Ports 7, 11 and 15 Address Decimal Data Description32 D0 - D

User’s Guide 65 U3042AE12 Test Set I/O Interface CommandsTable 22 PNA Port 1 and Test Set Ports 8, 12 and 16 Address Decimal Data Description64 D0 -

66 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Operational CheckOperational CheckThis operational check is to confirm the U3042AE12 and PNA operational performance. The ope

User’s Guide 67 U3042AE12 Operational CheckNOTE If you suspect that your 16-Port configuration is not operating properly, ensure that all front RF jum

68 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Operational CheckOperational Check ProcedureThe sequence of this procedure is very important and must be followed or the perf

User’s Guide 69 U3042AE12 Operational CheckFigure 50 Test Set to N5230A Connections12.Allow the ECal module, Test Set and PNA to warm up for a minimum

70 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Operational CheckN5230A 1-Port Calibration and Verification Procedure1. Connect the ECal or the mechanical cal kit to Port 1

User’s Guide 71 U3042AE12 Operational Check5. At the Calibration Completed prompt, select Save As User Calset and type the name 999.1. Overwrite the C

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72 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Operational Check8. Select Calibration > Cal Set Viewer to launch the Cal Set Viewer toolbar. See Figure 54.Figure 54 Cali

User’s Guide 73 U3042AE12 Operational Check10.Compare the Reflection Tracking (1,1) trace to the appropriate limits in Table 24 on page 66. This can b

74 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Operational CheckPreparing the N5242A or N5230C1. Connect the Test Set to the N5242A 4-Port PNA-X using the interconnect cabl

User’s Guide 75 U3042AE12 Operational CheckN5242A or N5230C 1-Port Calibration and Verification Procedure 1. Connect the ECal or the mechanical cal ki

76 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Operational CheckFigure 60 Calibration Complete 6. Repeat step 1 thru step 5 (1-Port Calibration Procedure) for Ports 2 thru

User’s Guide 77 U3042AE12 Operational Check8. To launch the Cal Set Viewer toolbar. Select Response > CAL > Manage CALS > CAL Set Viewer. Fig

78 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Operational CheckFigure 63 Option 001 or 002 Reflection Tracking Trace (Port 1-4) with N5242A10.Compare the Reflection Tracki

User’s Guide 79 U3042AE12 Operational CheckFigure 65 Standard Reflection Tracking Trace (Port 1-4) with N5242AFigure 66 Standard Reflection Tracking T

80 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Troubleshooting Operational Check FailuresTroubleshooting Operational Check Failures If your test results fail the Operationa

User’s Guide 81 U3042AE12 Service InformationService Information Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 94.WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside

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82 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Service InformationPNA-L or PNA-X Locking Feet 5023-0132PNA-L Test Set Locking Feet 5063-9253User’s Guide (Option E12) U3042-

User’s Guide 83 U3042AE12 Theory of OperationTheory of Operation The following is a description of the operation of the U3042AE12. Reference the U3042

84 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Theory of OperationS301 - Receiver to Ports (3, 7, 11 and 15)Switch 301 provides control of the A Receiver path to PNA Port 3

User’s Guide 85 U3042AE12 Theory of OperationSystem Block Diagram Figure 67 U3042AE12 Standard Configuration SOURCE CPLR THURCPLR ARMSOURCE CPLR THRUC

86 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Theory of OperationFigure 68 U3042AE12 Option 001 ConfigurationSOURCE CPLR THURCPLR ARMSOURCE CPLR THRUCPLR ARMSOURCE CPLR TH

User’s Guide 87 U3042AE12 Theory of OperationFigure 69 U3042AE12 Option 002 ConfigurationPort 13SOURCE CPLR THURCPLR ARMRCVR A OUTSOURCE CPLR THRUCPLR

88 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety and Regulatory InformationIntroductionReview this product and related documentation t

User’s Guide 89 U3042AE12 Safety and Regulatory InformationCompliance with German Noise Requirements This is to declare that this instrument is in con

90 User’s GuideU3042AE12 Safety and Regulatory InformationWarningsWARNING The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, prac

User’s Guide 91 U3042AE12 Safety and Regulatory InformationCautionsCAUTION The CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating pro