Rohde & Schwarz ZN-Z85 User manual

R&S®ZN-Z85
Switch Matrix
User Manual
1326481902
Version 03
(=J`C2)

This manual describes the R&S®ZN-Z85 Base Unit and port extension option:
●Variant 02
–R&S®ZN-Z85 "Matrix Base Unit 2x6, SMA (f), 10 MHz to 20 GHz", order
no. 1326.4777.02
–R&S®ZN-Z85-B24 "Additional Test Ports 7-12, 4 VNA Ports", order no.
1326.4831.24
●Variant 03
–R&S®ZN-Z85 "Matrix Base Unit 2x6, SMA (f), 10 MHz to 20 GHz", order
no. 1326.4777.03
–R&S®ZN-Z85-B24 "Additional Test Ports 7-12, 4 VNA Ports", order no.
1326.4831.26
The software contained in this product uses several valuable open source software packages. For infor-
mation, see the "Open Source Acknowledgment" on the user documentation CD-ROM (included in deliv-
ery).
Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embed-
ded computing.
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Subject to change – data without tolerance limits is not binding.
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Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
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Throughout this manual: R&S® is abbreviated as R&S

Contents
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Contents
1 Safety and regulatory information....................................... 7
1.1 Safety instructions................................................................................7
1.2 Labels on the product........................................................................ 10
1.3 Warning messages in the documentation........................................ 11
1.4 Korea certification class B................................................................. 11
2 Introduction..........................................................................12
2.1 Base unit and optional port extension..............................................12
2.2 About this manual...............................................................................12
3 Preparing for use................................................................. 13
3.1 Lifting and carrying............................................................................ 13
3.2 Unpacking and checking....................................................................13
3.3 Choosing the operating site.............................................................. 13
3.4 Setting up the product........................................................................14
3.5 Considerations for test setup............................................................ 16
3.6 Connecting to power.......................................................................... 17
3.7 Connecting external devices............................................................. 17
3.8 Switching on or off............................................................................. 19
3.9 Function check....................................................................................20
4 Instrument tour.................................................................... 21
4.1 Front panel.......................................................................................... 21
4.2 Rear panel............................................................................................24
5 Instrument functions........................................................... 26
5.1 Switch module 2x6..............................................................................26
5.2 Base unit 2x6.......................................................................................27

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5.3 Switch matrix 4x12 (with R&S ZN-Z85-B24)..................................... 28
6 Application........................................................................... 29
6.1 Matrix setup and operation at the R&S ZNx..................................... 30
6.2 RF connections and matrix connectivity..........................................30
6.3 Multiple paths: precision versus speed............................................32
7 Operation..............................................................................34
7.1 Basic information on remote control................................................ 34
7.2 Remote control – commands.............................................................38
8 Maintenance, storage and disposal................................... 48
8.1 Cleaning...............................................................................................48
8.2 Service work........................................................................................48
8.3 Storage.................................................................................................48
8.4 Disposal............................................................................................... 48
9 Transporting.........................................................................50
10 Contacting customer support............................................ 51
Annex....................................................................................52
A ZN-Z8x user tool.................................................................. 52
A.1 Software installation...........................................................................52
A.2 Getting started.................................................................................... 53
A.3 Device panel........................................................................................ 54
A.4 Test tab.................................................................................................55
A.5 Settings tab......................................................................................... 56

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A.6 System monitor tab............................................................................ 58
List of commands................................................................ 60
Index..................................................................................... 61