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Tests and Adjustments PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
Information in This Chapter N5227A
Information in This Chapter
This chapter contains procedures to help you check, verify, and adjust your PNA.
• 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.
Conventions Used for Hardkeys, Softkeys, and Menu Items
The following conventions are used in this document:
Chapter Three at-a-Glance
This represents a “hardkey”, a key that is physically located on the
instrument.
This represents a “softkey”, a key whose label is determined by the
instrument firmware.
Menu Item This represents an item in a drop-down or pop-up menu.
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 Z540.3–2006
and ISO/IEC 17025
Verification
The ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006 and ISO/IEC 17025 process of
verifying your analyzer.
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Non-Standards Compliant
Verification
The Non-Standards Compliant process of verifying your analyzer. Page 3-9