Agilent Technologies 16048A Operation manual

Agilent 16048A Test Leads
Operation and Service Manual
Fourth Edition
Agilent Technologies Japan, Ltd.
Agilent PN 16048-90001
March 2000
Printed in: Japan

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Notices
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Manual Printing History
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printing date changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and
updates that are incorporated at reprint do not cause the date to change.) The
manual part number changes when extensive technical changes are incorporated.
1990 First Edition (part number: 16048-90000)
November 1998 Second Edition (part number: 16048-90001)
August 1999 Third Edition (part number: 16048-90001)
March 2000 Fourth Edition (part number: 16048-90001)
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. In addition it violates 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 requirements.
NOTE 16048A comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY I and POLLUTION
DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. 16048A are INDOOR USE product.

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• Ground The Instrument
To avoid electric shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be
connected to a safety earth ground by the supplied power cable with earth
blade.
• DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a
definite safety hazard.
• Keep Away From Live Circuits
Operating personnel 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 voltages may exist even with the power cable
removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits
before touching them.
• DO NOT Service Or Adjust Alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
• DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install
substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument.
Return the instrument to a Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for
service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
• Dangerous Procedure Warnings
Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous
procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must
be followed.
WARNING Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are presenting this instrument.
Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting this instrument.
Certification
Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at
the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that
its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of
Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institution’s calibration
facility, or to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization
members.

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Warranty
This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in
material and workmanship for a period corresponding to the individual warranty
periods of its component products. Instruments are warranted for a period of one
year. Fixtures and adapters are warranted for a period of 90 days. During the
warranty period, Agilent Technologies Company will, at its option, either repair or
replace products that prove to be defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility
designated by Agilent Technologies. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to
Agilent Technologies and Agilent Technologies shall pay shipping charges to
return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties,
and taxes for products returned to Agilent Technologies from another country.
Agilent Technologies warrants that its software and firmware designated by
Agilent Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its programming
instruction when property installed on that instrument. Agilent Technologies does
not warrant that the operation of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be
uninterrupted or error free.
Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or
inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing,
unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside the environmental
specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.
IMPORTANT No other warranty is expressed or implied. Agilent Technologies specifically
disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose.
Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Agilent
Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

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Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are
available for Agilent Technologies products.
For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service
Office. Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.
Safety Symbol
General definitions of safety symbols used on the instrument or in manuals are
listed below.
Instruction Manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is
necessary for the user to refer to the instrument manual.
WARNING This warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,
condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could
result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION This Caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,
condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.
NOTE Note denotes important information. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,
condition or the like, which is essential to highlight.
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Contents
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1. Operation
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Typical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Compensation for Fixture Residual Impedance Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2. Service
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Contents

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1 Operation
This operating note provides complete information on the 16048A Test Leads. The
16048A is shown pictorially in Figure 1-1, its physical dimensions are given in
Table 1-1, and typical characteristics related to offset error are given in Table 1-2.
To order additional copies of this operating note, use the part number listed on the
rear cover.

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Operation
Product Description
Product Description
The 16048A consists of a direct attachment, 4-terminal pair type fixture which is
equipped with four BNC (m) terminated-coaxial test leads. These test leads are
used to attach user-fabricated test fixtures. DC bias levels of up to ±40V can be
applied to the 16048A. Cable length is 1 meter. The 16048A is shown in Figure
1-1.
Figure 1-1 Product Overview