Agilent Technologies E5071C User manual

AGILENT E5071C
ENA NETWORK ANALYZER

Flow Diagram of Procedure
The operational flow of the software is depicted by the flowchart shown
below.

Basic Calibration
Before executing calibration, you need to select a calibration kit. If you use a
calibration kit other than a predefined one, you need to define it. If the connector type
of the standard of the calibration kit you use has polarity (the distinction between
male and female), you need to change the standard class definition of the calibration
kit depending on the standard you actually use. For more information, see Modifying
Calibration Kit Definition.
If you select a predefined calibration kit, (m) and (f) in the name (label) of the
standard displayed in the soft key indicate male (m) and female (f) for the analyzer's
connector, respectively.
Click Select Port.
For 1-port;
In 1-port calibration, calibration data are measured by connecting an OPEN
standard, a SHORT standard, and a LOAD standard to the desired test port. This
calibration effectively eliminates the frequency response reflection tracking error,
directivity error, and source match error from thetest setup in a reflection test
using that port.
1. Press Cal Key.
2. Click Cal Kit, then select the calibration kit.
3. If the name (label) of the calibration kit has been changed, the label is displayed as
the soft key.
4. An asterisk (*) on the upper right of the softkey corresponding to a predefined
calibration kit indicates that its definition value has been changed from the factory
setting by the user.
5. Click Calibrate.
6. Select a test port (and corresponding S parameter) on which 1-port calibration will
be performed.
7. Connect an OPEN calibration standard to the selected test port (connector to which
the DUT is to be connected).
8. Click Open to start the calibration measurement.
9. Connect a SHORT calibration standard to the selected test port (connector to which
the DUT is to be connected).
10. Click Short to start the calibration measurement.
11. Connect a LOAD calibration standard to the selected test port (connector to which
the DUT is to be connected).
12. Click Load to start the calibration measurement.
13. Click Done to terminate the 1-port calibration process. Upon pressing this key,
calibration coefficients will be calculated and saved. The error correction function
will also be automatically enabled.
For 2-port;
In full 2-port calibration, calibration data are measured by connecting an OPEN
standard, a SHORT standard, or a LOAD standard to two desired test ports (or
a THRU standard between two ports).This calibration effectively eliminates the
directivity error, crosstalk, source match error, frequency response reflection
tracking error, and frequency response transmission tracking error from the test
setup in a transmission or reflection test using those ports. This calibration

makes it possible to perform measurements with the highest possible accuracy.
A total of twelve error terms, six each in the forward direction and the reverse
direction, are used in a calibration.
1. Press Cal key.
2. Click Cal Kit, then select the calibration kit.
3. If the name (label) of the calibration kit has been changed, the label is displayed as
the soft key.
4. An asterisk (*) on the upper right of the softkey corresponding to a predefined
calibration kit indicates that its definition value has been changed from the factory
setting by the user.
5. Click Calibrate > 2-Port Cal.
6. Click Select Ports, then select the test ports on which you will perform full 2-port
calibration. (In the procedure below, the selected test ports are denoted as x and y.)
7. Click Reflection.
8. Connect an OPEN calibration standard to test port x (the connector to which the
DUT is to be connected).
9. Click Port x Open to start the calibration measurement (x denotes the test port to
which the standard is connected).
If you select the calibration kit which has different calibration definitions for
each gender, (m) and (f) in the name (label) of the standard displayed in
the softkey indicate male (m) and female (f) for the analyzer's connector,
respectively.
10. Disconnect the OPEN calibration standard and replace it with a SHORT calibration
standard.
11. Click Port x Short to start the calibration measurement (x denotes the test port to
which the standard is connected).
12. Disconnect the SHORT calibration standard and replace it with a LOAD standard.
13. Click Port x Load to start the calibration measurement (x denotes the test port to
which the standard is connected).
14. Repeat the above procedure for port y.
15. Click Return.
16. Click Transmission.
17. Make a THRU connection between ports x and y (between the connectors to
which the DUT is to be connected).
18. Click Port x-y Thru to start the calibration measurement (x and y denote the test
ports between which the THRU connection is being made).
19. Click Return.
20. If an isolation calibration must be performed using a LOAD standard, follow the
procedure below.
21. Click Isolation (Optional).
22. Connect a LOAD standard to each of the two test ports (connectors to which the DUT
is to be connected).
23. Click Port x-y Isol to start the calibration measurement (x and y denote the port
numbers to which the LOAD standard is connected).
24. Click Return.
25. Click Done to terminate the full 2-port calibration process. Upon pressing this key,
calibration coefficients will be calculated and saved. The error correction function
will also be automatically enabled.

Safety
Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions
or with specific WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided
by the equipment. Such noncompliance would also violate safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no
liability for the customer's failure to comply with these precautions.
Notes;
The E5071C complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as well as POLLUTION
DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. The E5071C is an INDOOR USE product.
The LEDs in the E5071C are Class 1 in accordance with IEC60825-1, CLASS 1
LEDPRODUCT
Ground the Instrument - To avoid electric shock, the instrument chassis and cabinet
must be grounded with the supplied power cable's grounding prong.
DO NOT Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere - Do not operate the instrument in the
presence of inflammable gasses or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an
environment clearly constitutes a safety hazard.
Keep Away from Live Circuits - Operators must not remove instrument covers.
Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance
personnel. Do not replace components with the power cable connected. Under certain
conditions, dangerous voltage levels may remain even after the power cable has been
disconnected. To avoid injuries, always disconnect the power and discharge circuits before
touching them.
DO NOT Service or Adjust the Instrument Alone - Do not attempt internal service or
adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is
present.
Dangerous Procedure Warnings - Warnings, such as the example below, precede
potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the
warnings must be followed.
Dangerous voltage levels, capable of causing death, are present in this instrument.
Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting this instrument.
Safety Symbols
Instruction Manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol
when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instrument manual.
Alternating current.

Direct current.
On (Supply).
Off (Supply).
In-position of push-button switch.
Out-position of push-button switch.
A chassis terminal; a connection to the instrument's chassis,
which includes all exposed metal structure.
Stand-by.