3-8 Installation and Service Guide N5250-90001
PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System
N5250A
System Installation
Site Preparation
Protect Against
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
IMPORTANT: If not properly protected against, electrostatic discharge can seriously
damage your analyzer, resulting in costly repair.
To reduce the chance of electrostatic discharge, f
ollow all of the
recommendations outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Protection” on page 1-4.
Review the Principles of Connector Care
Proper
connector care and connection techniques are critical for accurate and repeatable
measurements. Refer to Table 5-1 on page 5-3 for tips on connector care.
Prior to making connections to your analyzer, carefully review the information about
inspecting, cleaning, and gaging connectors. Refer to the calibration kit documentation for
detailed connector care information.
Space Requirements
Standard installation of the N5250C system includes configuration and installation of the
system on a customer provided lab bench or table top of adequate size and strength.
System Weight and Dimensions
• 55 kg (110 lb)
• Required Bench Top Dimensions for the System:
— Clearance
above bench top: 43 cm (17 in)
— Width: 127 cm (50 in)
— Depth: 102 cm (40 in)
Component Weight and Dimensions
Table 3-4 shows the maximum weight and dimensions of the N5250C system components.
Refer also
to Figure 3-1 on page 3-9 for test head module dimensions.
Table 3-4 N5250C System Components Weights and Dimensions
Model Weight Height Width Depth
Millimeter-wave test head module (each)
3.5 kg
(7.5 lb, ± 0.5 lb)
6.9 cm
(2.7 in)
50.7 cm (20
in)
17.8 cm
(6.9 in)
E8361C, Option H11 PNA
29 Kg
(64 lb) nominal
26.7 cm
(10.5 in)
42.5 cm
(16.7 in)
42.6 cm
(16.8 in)
N5260A millimeter- head controller
9.1 Kg
(20 lb)
9.0 cm
(3.5 in)
42.4 cm
(16.75 in)
49.5 cm
(19.5 in)