196   Keysight N9010B EXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide
RF Section Troubleshooting (RF/Microwave Analyzers)
Troubleshooting
A12 YTF Preselector Power Level Verification
Press Input/Output, RF Calibrator, 4.8 GHz, AMPTD, Attenuation, Mech 
Atten, 10 dB, Zero Span on the analyzer. Measure the 4.8 GHz calibrator on 
the output of either the W7 (or, if the microwave preselector bypass hardware 
is installed, W34) cable using a functioning spectrum analyzer. When the 
4.8 GHz calibrator signal is used, there will be ~ 5 dB (~8 dB if microwave 
preselector bypass hardware is installed) ± 4 dB of insertion loss through the 
YTF Preselector. The tolerance is large because the A12 YTF loss varies 
between devices, and the YTF might not be perfectly aligned, or the frequency 
response adjustment may be required.
If the signal level is incorrect, and Option MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass 
is installed and licensed, press AMPTD, Signal Path, uW Path Control, uW 
Presel Bypass. If the signal level is now ~ − 51 dBm ± 4dB as shown in Figure 
4-36, suspect the A12 YTF is either out of adjustment or faulty.
To perform the YTF alignment, reconnect W7 or W34 and press System, 
Alignments, Advanced, Characterize Preselector. The routine may take 
several minutes to align the YTF. Display the 4.8 GHz calibrator on screen as 
explained in the quick check section. If the signal level is still incorrect, suspect 
all assemblies, cables, and switches between the W7 (or W34) cable and the 
output of the A11 Low Band Switch.
Reconnect W7 and W8 cables (or W31 and W34 cables). 
Figure 4-36  4.8 GHz Calibrator Signal at Output of W7 Cable
If the power level is incorrect, the most probable cause is the YTF Preselector. 
Reconnect W7 and W8 cables (or W31 and W34 cables).