R&S ZC Series - Configuration and Measurement Steps; Configuring the Converter Setup

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ZCxxx

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6.2 Configuration and measurement steps

Follow the connection sequence described in Chapter 5.1, "Connection pro-

cedure", on page 22.

Configuring the measurement setup and measuring the DUT involves the follow-

ing steps:

1. Configuring the converter setup

2. Establishing the RF connections between the R&S ZNA and the converters

See Chapter 5, "RF connections", on page 20.

3. Scalar power calibration and leveling (optional for S parameter measure-

ments)

4. System error correction, using a suitable waveguide calibration kit

5. Connecting and measuring the DUT

6.3 Configuring the converter setup

Convenient converter configuration is provided with software option R&S ZNA-K8,

which is available since R&S ZNA firmware version 1.90.

Once the R&S ZNA has registered your converters, the setup can be configured.

1. At the graphical user interface of the R&S ZNA , open the "Converter Configu-

ration" dialog (System – [Setup] key > "Frequency Converter" tab > "Fre-

quency Converter ...").

Configuring the converter setup