HP HP 85091A User manual

Reference Guide
Electronic Calibration Modules
HP 85091A HP 85092A HP 85093A
HP 85096A HP 85098A HP 85099A
HP 85060B HP 85062B HP 85064B
HP Part Number: 85091-90008
Supersedes 85091-90002
Printed in USA
July 1999

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Contents
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1. General Information
Manual Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Prerequisite Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Compatible Vector Network Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Incoming Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Equipment Recommended but Not Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
HP 8509X Series Module ECal Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
HP 8509X Series Options Available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
HP 8506X Series Options Available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Serial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Shipping Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Service and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Safety and Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Instrument Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
2. Specifications and Characteristics
Specifications: Terminology and Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Operating Temperature and Accuracy Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Barometric Pressure and Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Center Conductor Pin Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Pin Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Electrical Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Type-N 50 Ωand Type-N 75 ΩConnector Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Connector Pin Depth Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Characteristics and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Measurement Port Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Supplemental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
HP 8509X RF ECal Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
HP 8506X Microwave ECal Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Torque Wrench Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
HP 8509X RF ECal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
HP 8506X Microwave ECal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
3. Gauging and Making Connections
Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

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Look for Obvious Defects and Damage First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Inspecting the Mating Plane Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Inspecting Slotless Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Checking for Connector Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Cleaning Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Checking for Alcohol Contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
General Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Using Compressed Air or Nitrogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Cleaning the Connector Threads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Cleaning the Mating Plane and Interior Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Precision 7 mm Connector Cleaning Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Cleaning the Center Collet While It Is in Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Cleaning a Removed Center Collet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Gauging Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Gauge Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
When to Gauge Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Using Connector Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Recognizing Gauge Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Using a Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Zeroing Connector Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Zeroing the Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Gauging Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Using Male (Screw-on) Type Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Using Female (Screw-on) Type Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Reading the Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
7 mm Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Type-N Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3.5 mm Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Type-F Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Making Type-F Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
How to Make a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
How to Separate a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
4. Replaceable Parts

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General Information
Manual Overview
Manual Overview
This manual provides instructions for using the HP 8509X and
HP 8506X families of electronic calibration modules, with the HP
85097A PC interface kit. For information about the HP 85060C control
unit, refer to the Appendix section of the Electronic Calibration System
User’s Guide (HP part number 85091-90007).
ECal kits are available with modules having the following connector
types:
• 3.5 mm
• type-N 50 Ω
• 7 mm
• type-N 75 Ω
• 7-16
• type-F
For information about connector-type options, refer to “HP 8509X Series
Module ECal Kit Contents” on page 1-5, and “HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit
Contents” on page 1-6.
This manual also provides replacement part numbers, specifications
and procedures for using, maintaining and troubleshooting the ECal
modules and their related equipment.
For clarification only, this manual refers to the HP 8509X family as
RF modules and the HP 8506X family as microwave modules.
NOTE ECal modules can be controlled using an HP 85060C control unit, or
a combination of the HP 85097A PC interface module and a customer
supplied PC.
Refer to the Electronic Calibration System User’s Guide (HP part
number 85091-90007) for information about the HP 85097A PC
interface system.
Refer to the HP 85060C Electronic Calibration Control Unit Operating,
Programming and Service Manual (HP part number 85060-90002) for
information about the HP 85060C control unit.
Prerequisite Knowledge
This manual assumes you know proper connector care. Refer to the
“Principles of Microwave Connector Care Quick Reference Card,”
located at the back of this manual. If another copy is needed, refer to
Chapter 4, “Replaceable Parts” for the HP part number. You can also
contact the nearest HP sales or service office for the customer training

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General Information
Manual Overview
course: “Understanding Connectors Used with Network Analyzers.”
The courses available are:
• HP 85050A + 24A (on-site)
• HP 85050A + 24D (at HP sales office)
Compatible Vector Network Analyzers
The ECal modules are supported by the following vector network
analyzers (VNAs):
Table 1-1 Supported Vector Network Analyzers
Vector Network Analyzer Firmware Revision
HP 8753C 4.13
HP 8753D 6.14 or higher
HP 8753E 7.12 or higher
HP 8510B 6.54
HP 8510C 7.00 or higher
HP 8719C 1.05
HP 8719D 6.14 or higher
HP 8720C 1.05
HP 8720D 6.14 or higher
HP 8722C 1.05
HP 8722D 6.14 or higher
HP 8753ES 7.60 or higher
HP 8753ET1
1. ET model analyzers do not have the capability to accommodate full 2-port
calibrations. Therefore, the only ECal calibration selection valid for these
analyzers is “S11 1-Port” which is equivalent to selecting “Reflection
1-Port” on an ET analyzer.
7.60 or higher
HP 8719ES 7.60 or higher
HP 8719ET17.60 or higher
HP 8720ES 7.60 or higher
HP 8720ET17.60 or higher
HP 8722ES 7.60 or higher
HP 8722ET17.60 or higher

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General Information
Manual Overview
Incoming Inspection
Refer to the “HP 8509X Series Module ECal Kit Contents” on page 1-5,
and “HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit Contents” on page 1-6 to verify
the complete shipment of your ECal kit.
To verify electrical performance of the modules in this kit, refer to the
Electronic Calibration System User’s Guide (HP part number
85091-90007).
If the case or any device appears damaged, contact the nearest
Hewlett-Packard sales or service office listed in “Service and Support”
on page 1-9 of this manual. Hewlett-Packard will arrange for repair or
replacement of incomplete or damaged shipments without waiting for
settlement from the transportation company.
Equipment Recommended but Not Supplied
It is recommended that whenever possible, pin-depth gauge sets are
used with the HP 8509X and HP 8506X. Gauges and connector cleaning
supplies are not provided in this kit. Refer to Chapter 4, “Replaceable
Parts” in this manual for ordering information.

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General Information
HP 8509X Series Module ECal Kit Contents
HP 8509X Series Module ECal Kit Contents
HP 8509X Series Options Available
These options do not apply to the HP 85091A.
• Option 00M replaces the standard male and female module
connectors with two male connectors.
• Option 00F replaces the standard male and female module
connectors with two female connectors.
• Option 00A adds one male-to-male adapter, and one
female-to-female adapter. A torque wrench is added to the 3.5 mm
kit for use with the male-to-male adapter.
Table 1-2 HP 8509X Series Module ECal Kit Contents
Kit Model
Number and
Type Operating
Frequency 1Manuals Included Torque Wrench and
Torque Weight Other Tools
HP 85091A,
7 mm Kit 30 kHz to 6 GHz Calibration Module ECal Module Reference Guide 3/4 inch, 135 N-cm (12 in-lb) torque wrench for use on the
7 mm connectors
7 mm collet
extraction tool
HP 85092A,
Type-N 50 ΩKit 30 kHz to 6 GHz Calibration Module ECal Module Reference Guide 3/4 inch, 135 N-cm (12 in-lb) torque wrench for use on the
type-N 50 Ωconnectors
HP 85093A,
3.5 mm Kit 30 kHz to 6 GHz Calibration Module ECal Module Reference Guide 20 mm, 90 N-cm (8 in-lb) torque wrench for use on the
3.5 mm connectors
HP 85096A,
Type-N 75 ΩKit 30 kHz to 3.0 GHz Calibration Module ECal Module Reference Guide
HP 85098A,
7-16 Kit 30 kHz to 7.5 GHz Calibration Module ECal Module Reference Guide 1 1/16 inch, 226 N-cm (20 inch-lb) torque wrench for
use on the 7-16 connectors
15/16 inch open
end wrench
HP 85099A,
Type-F Kit 30 kHz to 3.0 GHz Calibration Module ECal Module Reference Guide 12mmopenend wrench
1. RF ECal kits have specified performance from 300 kHz, but will operate with typical performance
down to 30 kHz.

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General Information
HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit Contents
HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit Contents
HP 8506X Series Options Available
• Option 001 adds an RF (30 kHz to 6 GHz) calibration module.
The following options do not apply to the HP 85060B:
• Option 00M replaces the standard male and female module
connectors with two male connectors.
• Option 00F replaces the standard male and female module
connectors with two female connectors.
• Option 00A adds to the one male-to-male adapter, and one
female-to-female adapter. A torque wrench is added to the 3.5 mm
kit for use with the male-to-male adapter.
Table 1-3 HP 8506X Series ECal Kit Contents
Kit Model
Number and
Type
Operating
Frequency Manuals and Software Included Torque Wrench and Torque Weight Other Tools
HP 85060B
7 mm Kit 1 to 18 GHz Calibration
Module
ECal Module Reference Guide
Specification/Verification
Program Disks
3/4 inch, 135 N-cm (12 in-lb)
torque wrench for use on the
7mm connectors
7 mm collet
extraction tool
HP 85062B
3.5 mm Kit 1 to 26.5 GHz Calibration
Module
ECal Module Reference Guide
Specification/Verification
Program Disks
20 mm, 90 N-cm (8 in-lb)
torque wrench for use on the
3.5 mm connectors
HP 85064B
Type-N 50 Ω1 to 18 GHz Calibration
Module
ECal Module Reference Guide
Specification/Verification
Program Disks
3/4 inch, 135 N-cm (12 in-lb)
torque wrench for use on the
type-N 50 Ωconnectors