HP 8753D User Manual

Principles of
Microwave Connector
Care
Proper
connector
care
and
connection techniques
are critical
for accurate
, repeatable
measurements
.
Refer
to
the
calibration
kit
documentation
for connector
care information.
Prior to
making
connections
to
the
network
analyzer
,
carefully
review
the information
about inspecting,
cleaning
and
gaging
connectors
.
Having
good
connector
care
and
connection
techniques extends
the life
of these
devices
.
In
addition,
you
obtain
the
most
accurate
measurements.
This
type
of
information
is
typically
located in
Chapter 3
of the
calibration
kit
manuals
.
F
or
additional connector
care instruction,
contact your
local Hewlett-P
ackard
Sales
and
Service
Oce
about
course numbers
HP 85050A+24A
and HP
85050A+24D.
See
the
following table
for quick
reference tips
about connector
care
.
T
able
2-1.
Connector
Care Quick
Reference
Handling
and
Storage
Do Do
Not
Keep
connectors clean
T
ouch mating-plane
surfaces
Extend sleeve
or
connector
nut
Set connectors
contact-end
down
Use
plastic
end-caps
during
storage
Visual
Inspection
Do Do
Not
Inspect
all
connectors
carefully
Use
a
damaged
connector
-
ever
Look
for
metal
particles
,
scratches
,
and
dents
Connector
Cleaning
Do Do
Not
Try
compressed
air
rst
Use
any
abrasives
Use
isopropyl alcohol
Get
liquid into
plastic support
beads
Clean
connector
threads
Gaging
Connectors
Do Do
Not
Clean
and zero
the gage
before use
Use
an out-of-spec
connector
Use the correct gage type
Use correct end of calibration block
Gage all connectors before rst use
Making Connections
Do Do Not
Align connectors carefully Apply bending force to connection
Make preliminary connection lightly Over tighten preliminary connection
Turn only the connector nut Twist or screw any connection
Use a torque wrench for nal connect Tighten past torque wrench \break" point
2-2 Making Measurements

HP 8753D Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	8753D
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English