R&S NRP Series - Maintenance, Storage and Disposal; Regular Checks

Maintenance, storage and disposal
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14 Maintenance, storage and disposal
It is advisable to check the nominal data from time to time.
14.1 Regular checks
If the power sensor is used frequently, check the RF connectors for visible damage -
bent inner conductors, broken contact springs and so on. If the RF connectors are
damaged, stop using the power sensor. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service,
see Chapter 12.5, "Contacting customer support", on page 171.
Checking the integrity of the RF connector
1 2 3
1
= Perfectly formed contacts
2 = Normal wear
3 = Damaged contacts
Checking the concentricity of the RF connector
1
2 3
1
= Perfectly concentric
2 = Slightly off-center
3 = Excessively off-center
Regular checks