3-2 Service Guide E8364-90026
Tests and Adjustments PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
Information in This Chapter E8362B, E8363B, E8364B
Information in This Chapter
This chapter contains procedures to help you check, verify, and adjust your PNA series 
network analyzer.
• The checks verify the operation of the assemblies in your analyzer.
• The verification compares the operation of your analyzer to a gold standard.
• The adjustments allow you to tune your analyzer for maximum response.
NOTE
A description of the performance tests in the Agilent N7840A software 
package is included in this chapter. The Agilent N7840A software package 
must be purchased separately.
Chapter Three at-a-Glance
Section Title Summary of Content Start Page
Before You Begin
Items to consider or procedures to perform before 
testing is begun:
• Verify the Operating Environment
• Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
• Allow the Analyzer to Warm Up
• Review the Principles of Connector Care
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About System 
Verification and 
Performance Tests
Descriptions of:
• System Specifications
• Instrument Specifications
• System Verification Procedure
• Performance Tests
• Certificate of Calibration
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ANSI/NCSL 
Z540–1–1994 
Verification
The ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 process of verifying your 
analyzer.
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Non-ANSI/NCSL 
Z540–1–1994 
Verification
The non-ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 process of verifying 
your analyzer.
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