Rohde & Schwarz ZV-Z58 Manual

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Technical Information
Calibration Units
R&S®ZV-Z58
1164.0638.78 / 1164.0638.38
R&S®ZV-Z59
1164.0450.36
Printed in Germany
Test and Measurement Division

© 2018 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
81671 Munich, Germany
Printed in Germany - Subject to change
R&S®is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual:
R&S®ZVT is abbreviated as R&S ZVT, R&S®ZV-Z58 and R&S®ZV-Z59 are abbreviated as R&S ZV-Z58 and R&S ZV-Z59

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Safety Instructions
Instrucciones de seguridad
Sicherheitshinweise
Consignes de sécurité
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent
electric shock, fire,
personal injury or instrument damage.
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Do not open the instrument casing.
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Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as
printed brochure with the instrument.
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Read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Note that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
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Keep the "Basic Safety Instructions" and the product documentation
in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.
Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento
El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para p
revenir
descargas eléctricas, incendios, lesiones o daños materiales.
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No abrir la carcasa del instrumento.
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Lea y cumpla las "Instrucciones de seguridad elementales"
suministradas con el instrumento como folleto impreso.
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Lea y cumpla las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas en las
siguientes secciones. Se debe tener en cuenta que las
especificaciones técnicas pueden contener condiciones adicionales
para su uso.
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Guarde bien las instrucciones de seguridad elementales, así como
la documentación del producto, y entréguelas a usuarios
posteriores.

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Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät
Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen
Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu
verhindern.
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Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht.
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Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise",
die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.
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Lesen und beachten Sie die Sicherheitshinweise in den folgenden
Abschnitten; möglicherweise enthält das Datenblatt weitere
Hinweise zu speziellen Betriebsbedingungen.
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Bewahren Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise" und die
Produktdokumentation gut auf und geben Sie diese an weitere
Benutzer des Produkts weiter.
Risque de blessures et d'endommagement de l'appareil
L'ap
pareil doit être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d'éviter
les électrocutions, incendies, dommages corporels et matériels.
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N'ouvrez pas le boîtier de l'appareil.
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Lisez et respectez les "consignes de sécurité fondamentales"
fournies avec l’appareil sous forme de brochure imprimée.
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Lisez et respectez les instructions de sécurité dans les sections
suivantes. Il ne faut pas oublier que la fiche technique peut indiquer
des conditions d’exploitation supplémentaires.
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Gardez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales et la
documentation produit dans un lieu sûr et transmettez ces
documents aux autres utilisateurs.

Contents
Remark on R&S ZV-Z58 and R&S ZV-Z59 Units
Safety Instructions
1Preparing for Use................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel...........................................................................................................................................7
STANDBY Key............................................................................................................................8
USB Connector...........................................................................................................................8
RF Connectors............................................................................................................................8
Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................9
Putting the Unit into Operation........................................................................................................10
Unpacking the Unit and Checking the Shipment......................................................................10
Setting up the Unit.....................................................................................................................10
Mounting in a 19" Rack.............................................................................................................12
EMI Protective Measures..........................................................................................................12
Connecting the Unit to the AC Supply ......................................................................................12
Power on and off.......................................................................................................................12
Standby and Ready State.........................................................................................................13
Replacing Fuses .......................................................................................................................13
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................14
Storing and Packing..................................................................................................................14
2Automatic Calibration.......................................................................................... 15
USB Connection to the Network Analyzer......................................................................................15
Performing an Automatic Calibration .............................................................................................16
Accuracy Considerations.................................................................................................................17
Index ..................................................................................................................................................18
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Remark on R&S ZV-Z58 and R&S ZV-Z59 Units
The two calibration units R&S ZV-Z58 and R&S ZV-Z59 have been designed for different port numbers
and frequency ranges.
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The calibration unit R&S ZV-Z58 provides eight ports and covers a frequency range up to 8 GHz.
This unit is particularly suited for use with an R&S ZVT8 vector network analyzer. Models
1164.0638.78 and 1164.0638.38 are equipped with type N and 3.5 mm connectors, respectively.
The calibration unit R&S ZV-Z59 provides six ports and covers a frequency range up to 20 GHz.
This unit is particularly suited for use with an R&S ZVT20 vector network analyzer. The unit is
equipped with 3.5 mm connectors.
Unless otherwise stated, all information in the remainder of this document applies to both calibration
units.
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Safety Instructions
This calibration unit has been designed and tested in accordance with the EC Certificate of Conformity
and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a condition fully complying with safety standards.
CAUTION
General safety instructions
To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must observe all
instructions and warnings given on this page and in Chapter 1 of this technical
information.
Please notice in particular the instructions below on this page.
USB Connection to the Analyzer
The calibration unit is intended for direct connection to network analyzers of the R&S®ZVAB family
following the procedure described in Chapters 1 and 2 and in the analyzer’s help system. Do not
connect the unit to other USB hosts, e.g. a PC, or insert any USB hubs between the analyzer and
the unit, as this may cause damage to the unit or the host.
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You can connect several calibration units to the different USB ports of the analyzer. You can also
connect cal units and other devices (mouse, USB memory stick etc.) simultaneously.
An unused calibration unit may remain connected to the USB port while the network analyzer is
performing measurements. It must be disconnected during a firmware update.
It is safe to connect or disconnect the calibration unit while the network analyzer is operating. Never
connect or disconnect the unit while data is being transferred between the analyzer and the unit.
Never connect the unit during a firmware update.
ESD Protective Measures
To protect the calibration unit against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage use the wrist strap and
grounding cord supplied with the network analyzer and connect yourself to the GND connector at the
front panel. For details refer to the Quick Start Guide of your analyzer.
RF Connection
The maximum RF input power of the calibration unit is beyond the RF output power range of the
analyzer, so there is no risk of damage if the device is directly connected to the test ports. If you use an
external power amplifier, make sure that the maximum RF input power of the calibration unit quoted in
the data sheet is never exceeded.
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R&S®ZV- Z58/Z59 Preparing for Use
1 Preparing for Use
This chapter gives an overview of the front panel controls and connectors of the R&S ZV-Z58 and
R&S ZV-Z59 calibration units and gives all information that is necessary to put the units into operation
and connect external devices.
CAUTION
General safety instructions
Please observe the instructions of the following sections so that you cannot
endanger people or cause damage to the unit. This is of particular importance
when you use the unit for the first time. Also observe the general safety
instructions at the beginning of this manual.
Chapter 2 provides an introduction to the operation of the calibration unit. For further information
including remote control reference refer to the online help system of your network analyzer or its
printed/printable version delivered on CD-ROM. A more detailed description of the hardware connectors
and interfaces is also part of the help system.
Front Panel
The front panel of the calibration unit provides the STANDBY key, a USB type B connector, and 8 RF
connectors representing the calibration ports of the unit.
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Preparing for Use R&S® ZV-Z58/Z59
STANDBY Key
The STANDBY toggle switch connects or disconnects all internal modules of the calibration unit from
the secondary supply voltage generated by its internal power supply; see section Standby and Ready
State on p. 13 ff.
It is recommendable to switch the calibration unit to standby state or switch it off by the rear panel AC
power switch if it is not used for some time.
USB Connector
Universal Serial Bus connector of type B (slave USB), used to control the unit from a R&S ZVB / R&S
ZVA / R&S ZVT network analyzer.
USB connection
The length of the connecting USB cable should not exceed 1 m. It is recommended to
use the cable delivered with the calibration unit. See also section USB Connection to
the Network Analyzer starting on p. 15.
RF Connectors
Type N connectors (R&S ZV-Z58 calibration unit variant 78) or 3.5 mm connectors (R&S ZV-Z58
calibration unit variant 38 or R&S ZV-Z59 calibration unit) numbered 1 to 8 (6), to be connected to
arbitrary test ports of the analyzer. See section Accuracy Considerations starting on p. 16.
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R&S®ZV- Z58/Z59 Preparing for Use
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ATTENTION
Maximum RF input power
The maximum RF input power of the calibration unit is beyond the RF output power
range of the analyzer, so there is no risk of damage if the device is directly
connected to the test ports.
If you use an external power amplifier, make sure that the maximum RF input power
of the calibration unit quoted in the data sheet is never exceeded.
Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the mains connector with the AC power switch and a fuse holder. See section
Power on and off starting on p. 12.