Saluki S3602 Series User manual

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S3602 Series Vector Network Analyzer
User Manual
Saluki Technology Inc.

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Preface
Thanks for choosing S3602 Vector Network Analyzer produced by Saluki Technology Inc. Please read this user manual carefully for your
convenience.
We devote ourselves to meeting your demands, providing you high-quality measuring instrument and the best after-sales service. We
persist with “superior quality and considerate service”, and are committed to offering satisfactory products and service for our clients.
Manual No.
S36020301
Version
Rev01 2016.06
Saluki Technology
Manual Authorization
The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice. The power to interpret the contents of and terms used
in this Manual rests with Saluki.
Saluki Tech owns the copyright of this User Manual which should not be modified or tampered by any organization or individual, or
reproduced or transmitted for the purpose of making profit without its prior permission, otherwise Saluki will reserve the right to
investigate and affix legal liability of infringement.
Precautions
"Warning" indicates danger. It reminds the user to pay attention to a certain operation process, operation method or similar situations.
Noncompliance with the rules or improper operation may result in personal injuries. You must fully understand the warning and all the
conditions in it shall be met before the next step
"Attention" indicates important prompts and no danger. It reminds the user to pay attention to a certain operation process, operation
method or similar situations. Noncompliance with the rules or improper operation may result in damage to the instrument or loss of
important data. You must fully understand the caution and all the conditions in it shall be met before the next step.

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Contacts
Service Tel:
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Email:
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Address:
No. 367 Fuxing N Road, Taipei 105，Taiwan (R.O.C.)

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Content
1. Manual Guide...............................................................................................................................................................................6
1.1. About the Manual.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2. Related Documents........................................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Product Overview.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2. Safety Guide................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3. Introduction to Use......................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1. Preparation before Use.................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2. Front Panel & Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................30
3.3. Graphic User Interface..................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.4. Trace, Channel and Window of Analyzer........................................................................................................................... 42
3.5. Data Analysis.................................................................................................................................................................. 44
3.6. Data output..................................................................................................................................................................... 65
4. Measurement setups.................................................................................................................................................................. 72
4.1. Resetting of Analyzer....................................................................................................................................................... 72
4.2. Selection of Measurement Parameter................................................................................................................................76
4.3. Setting of Frequency Range............................................................................................................................................. 80
4.4. Setting of Signal Power Level........................................................................................................................................... 81
4.5. Setting of Sweep............................................................................................................................................................. 83
4.6. Trigger Mode...................................................................................................................................................................87
4.7. Setting of Data Format and Scale..................................................................................................................................... 93
4.8. Observation of Multiple Tracks and Opening of Multiple Channels....................................................................................... 97
4.9. Setting of Analyzer Display............................................................................................................................................. 100
5. Menu....................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
5.1. Menu structure...............................................................................................................................................................106
5.2. Description of menu....................................................................................................................................................... 113
6. Measurement Optimization........................................................................................................................................................166
6.1. Reduction of Accessory Influence....................................................................................................................................166
6.2. Improvement of Reflection Accuracy of Low-loss 2-port Device......................................................................................... 167
6.3. Increase of Dynamic Range............................................................................................................................................169
6.4. Improvement of Measurement Results of Electrical Long Device....................................................................................... 171
6.5. Improvement of Phase Measurement Accuracy................................................................................................................172
6.6. Reduction of trace Noise................................................................................................................................................ 178
6.7. Increase of Data Point Number....................................................................................................................................... 181
6.8. Improvement of Measurement Stability............................................................................................................................182
6.9. Increase of sweep Speed............................................................................................................................................... 184

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6.10. Improvement of Efficiency of Multi-state Measurement....................................................................................................187
6.11. Rapid Data Transmission..............................................................................................................................................188
6.12. Use of Macro............................................................................................................................................................... 189
7. Calibration................................................................................................................................................................................192
7.1. Calibration Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 192
7.2. Selection of Calibration Type...........................................................................................................................................193
7.3. Calibration Guide........................................................................................................................................................... 195
7.4. High-accuracy Measurement Calibration..........................................................................................................................198
7.5. Measurement Errors...................................................................................................................................................... 199
7.6. Editing of Calibration Kit Definition...................................................................................................................................202
7.7. 7.7 Standard Calibration Kit............................................................................................................................................ 210
7.8. TRL Calibration..............................................................................................................................................................212
7.9. Fixture Compensation Calibration................................................................................................................................... 213
7.10. Electronic Calibration................................................................................................................................................... 221
8. Basis of Network Measurement................................................................................................................................................. 225
8.1. Reflection Measurement.................................................................................................................................................225
8.2. Phase Measurement...................................................................................................................................................... 227
8.3. Amplifier Parameter Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 229
8.4. Complex Impedance...................................................................................................................................................... 231
8.5. Group Delay.................................................................................................................................................................. 233
8.6. Absolute Output Power...................................................................................................................................................236
8.7. AM-PM Transformation...................................................................................................................................................237
8.8. Linear phase offset.........................................................................................................................................................240
8.9. Reverse Isolation........................................................................................................................................................... 241
8.10. Small Signal Gain and Flatness.....................................................................................................................................242
9. Remote control......................................................................................................................................................................... 245
9.1. Basis of Remote Control.................................................................................................................................................245
9.2. Programmed Port and Configuration of Instrument........................................................................................................... 259
9.3. Basic Programming Method of VISA Interface.................................................................................................................. 261
9.4. I/O Library..................................................................................................................................................................... 269
10. Fault Diagnoses and Repair.....................................................................................................................................................272
10.1. Operating principle....................................................................................................................................................... 272
10.2. Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 273
10.3. Error Information..........................................................................................................................................................275
11. Technical Indicators and Measurement Methods....................................................................................................................... 291
11.1. Technical Indicators......................................................................................................................................................291
11.2. Measurement Methods.................................................................................................................................................298

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1. Manual Guide
This chapter summarizes the functions, structure and main contents of the user manual of S3602 vector network analyzers, and the
related documents for the user.
About manual
Related documents
1.1.About the Manual
The manual describes the purposes, performance indicators, basic operating theory, operating method, operation precautions, etc. of
S3602 vector network analyzers produced by Saluki Technology, to help you rapidly get familiar with and understand key points of the
instrument operation and use. Please read this User Manual carefully and follow its guidance.
Due to the limit of time and knowledge of the writer, there may be some omissions or errors, and you are welcome to correct any such
errors. We are sorry for the flaws which may cause your inconvenience.
The user manual includes the following chapters.
Overview
The chapter provides an overview of the characteristics and operation precautions of S3602 vector network analyzers, mainly including a
product overview and a safe operation guide.
Introduction
This chapter describes the preparations before operation of S3602 vector network analyzers, routine maintenance of the system and
instrument, overview of the front panel and the rear panel, operation interface, analyzer menus, tracks, channels, windows, and analysis
and saving of measurement data.
Measurement setups
This chapter describes various settings of the network analyzer in operation, including resetting of the analyzer, selection of
measurement parameters, setting of the frequency range, setting of the signal power level, setting of sweep, selection of the trigger mode,
selection of the data format and scale, viewing of several tracks, opening of several channels, and setting of the analyzer display.
Menu
This chapter describes the menu structure and items according to functional categories to facilitate query and reference.
Measurement optimization
This chapter describes how to optimize the measurement accuracy by means of proper settings, including reduction of accessory
impacts, improvement of the reflection accuracy of the low-loss 2-port device, increase of the dynamic range, improvement of the
measurement results of the electrical length and the measurement accuracy of the phase, reduction of the trace noise and receiver
crosstalk, increase of data points, improvement of the measurement stability, sweep speed, multi-status measurement efficiency and
rapid data transmission, use of macros, etc.
Calibration
This chapter introduces the calibration type and method of S3602 vector network analyzers to improve the accuracy of measurement.
Network measurement basics

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This chapter describes the basic concepts and related theories of senior network parameter measurement.
Remote control
This section outlines the remote control of the instrument, so that the user can rapidly get to know how to remotely control the instrument.
It is divided into four sections: the program control basics describe the concepts related to program control, software configuration,
program-controlled port, SCPI commands, etc.; instrument port configuration describes the connection and software configuration of the
program-controlled port of S3602 vector network analyzers; basic programming of VISA interface provides an example of basic
programming with text illustration and example codes, so that the user can rapidly get to know the programming method; and I/O function
library describes the basic concepts of the instrument drive and the basic installation and configuration requirements of the
IVI-COM/IVI-C drive.
Fault diagnosis and repair
This section describes the overall operating theory, fault diagnosis and troubleshooting, and errors and repair.
Technical indicators and test methods
This section describes the main technical indicators of S3602 analyzers and the recommended test instructions for the user.
1.2.Related Documents
The documents related to S3602 series vector network analyzer include:
User Manual
Program control document
Quick Start Guide
User Manual
This manual introduces the functions and operation methods of the instrument in details, including configuration, measurement, program
control, maintenance, etc. It aims to guide the user to comprehensively understand the functional characteristics and common test
methods of the instrument. It mainly includes the following chapters:
Manual Navigation
Overview
Introduction
Measurement setups
Menu
Measurement optimization
Calibration
Network measurement basics
Remote control
Fault diagnosis and repair
Technical indicators and measurement method

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Program control document
This manual introduces the remote programming basis, SCPI basis, SCPI commands, programming examples, I/O drive function library,
etc. It aims to guide the user to rapidly and comprehensively know the program control commands and methods of the instrument. It
mainly includes the following chapters:
Remote control
Program control commands
Programming examples
Error illustration
Appendix
Quick Start Guide
This manual introduces the basic operations of configuration, start-up and measurement of the instrument, aiming to help the user rapidly
know the characteristics of the instrument and understand basic settings and operations. It mainly includes the following chapters:
Preparation for use
Typical application
Help

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2. Overview
This chapter describes the main performance characteristics, purposes and technical indicators of S3602analyzers. It also includes the
precautions for proper operation, electrical safety, etc.
Product overview
Safe operation guide
2.1.Product Overview
S3602 series vector network analyzer is a new generation of vector network analyzer, launched by Saluki Technology. In the hardware,
new design concept and technical architecture are adopted, thus significantly improving key technical performance indicators such as the
overall scanning speed and dynamic range. In the software, the embedded computer with high-performance microprocessor chip and
platform environment based on Windows7 operating system are applied, thus greatly improving the overall interconnection and usability.
S3602 series vector network analyzers have multiple calibration modes such as frequency response, single port, response isolation,
enhanced response, double ports and electrical calibration, and multiple display modes such as the logarithmic amplitude, linearity
amplitude, standing wave, phase, group delay and Smith chart. It is equipped with various standard interfaces, such as USB, LAN, GPIB
and VGA. In addition to all measurement functions of the traditional vector network analyzer, the instrument can be used to test
comprehensive parameters of multiple functions such as the mixer/converter, active intermodulation distortion and harmonic distortion,
gain compression and two-dimensional sweep and S-parameter of the pulse network, and accurately measure the amplitude frequency
characteristics, phase frequency characteristics and group delay characteristics of the microwave network.
The instrument can be widely applied in measurement of the transmission/reception (T/R) module, dielectric material properties,
microwave pulse characteristics and photoelectric properties. It is an indispensable tester in research and production of the phased array
radar, communication, RF microwave device and other systems.
Product Features:
12.1-inch high-resolution touch screen;
Multiple calibration modes such as the frequency response, single port, frequency isolation, double ports, TRL and electrical
calibration;
16 display windows capable of displaying 8 traces at the same time, and 64 independent measurement channels to rapidly
implement complex test solutions;
Record/run (one-button operation), greatly simplifying the Measurement setups steps and improving the working efficiency;
Multiple display formats such as the logarithmic amplitude, linearity amplitude, standing wave, phase, group delay, Smith chart and
polar coordinates;
USB, GPIB, LAN and VGA interface;
Two options: single-source stimulus type 2-port vector network analyzer and double-source stimulus
type four-port vector network analyzer;
Multiple functions such as the pulse measurement, time domain measurement, mixer measurement, active intermodulation
distortion measurement, gain compression and two-dimensional scanning measurement, millimeter wave spreading, antenna and
RCS measurement reception.
1．Simple and intuitive humane user interface, facilitating operation and improving the test efficiency.

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The touch screen, panel keys and mouse can be used to effectively guide the user to properly operate the instrument. The operation can
be made quick and intuitive in the Windows system, thus greatly improving the test efficiency.
S3602 series vector network analyzers are equipped with a 12.1-inch 1280*800 touch screen, as shown in Fig. 2.1, to facilitate operation.
Fig. 2.1 12.1-inch 1280*800 Touch Screen
Fig. 2.2 Soft Panel Interface
Fig. 2.3 Soft Shortcut Keys
2．Multi-window multi-channel measurement display
S3602 series vector network analyzers support up to 64 channels, and as many as 16 measurement windows can be displayed at the

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same time. Up to 8 test tracks can be displayed in each window, and frequent status calling is not required to measure several
parameters of the tested device, thus simplifying the test process.
Fig. 2.4 Multi-window Multi-channel Measurement Display
3．Wide dynamic range
S3602 series vector network analyzers are designed based on fundamental wave mixed reception, thus effectively expanding the
dynamic range of the overall test and meeting increasing test demands for the wide dynamic range.
Fig. 2.5 Filter Measurement Results

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4．Automatic test
The automatic test can help to save a lot of time and effectively reduce the test cost in a flexible automation environment.
The vector network analyzer is controlled with SCPI commands to complete automatic tests.
Codes are directly executed from the vector network analyzer or external PC through a LAN or GPIB interface.
The application program can be directly run in the instrument, with no external PC.
Fig. 2.6 Automatic Test
1) GPIB interface
S3602 series vector network analyzers are equipped with a 24-pin D-type female GPIB connector, which conforms to the IEEE-488
standard and is used to send and receive GPIB/SCPI commands.
2) USB Interface
S3602 series vector network analyzers are equipped with nine high-speed USB interfaces (eight A-type interfaces and one B-type
interface) to facilitate the connection to the keyboard, mouse, printer, electronic calibrator and other peripherals with USB interfaces.
3) Printing function
S3602 series vector network analyzers have a powerful printing function, and are able to output or print the contents of the measurement
display into a specified file through a printer. A local or network printer with a LAN or USB interface can be used. Measurement results
can be printed after the printer is added to the Windows 7 operating system.
2.2.Safety Guide
Please carefully read and strictly follow the notes for attention below!
We will spare no effort to ensure that all production stages conform to the latest safety standards to guarantee the highest safety for
users. The design and test of our product and ancillary equipment thereof have been up to relevant standards of security; quality
assurance system has been established to monitor the product quality to ensure the consistency with such standards. Precautions
proposed in this User Manual should be followed to keep equipment intact and operations safe. Please do not hesitate to consult us if
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However, it is your responsibility to operate the product in a correct way. Please read and follow the safety instructions carefully before
operating the instrument. The instrument is applicable to the industrial and laboratory environment or field measurement. Pay attention to
the limitations for proper operation to avoid personal injury or property damage. We will not take any responsibility for any misuse or
inconsistency as required, and you are liable for any risks incurred by. Therefore follow the safety instructions to prevent from personal
injury or property damage. Please keep the basic safety instructions and product documentation safe and submit them to end users.
Safety signs
Operation status and location
Power safety
Operation precautions
Maintenance
Battery and power supply module
Transportation
Waste disposal/environment protection
2.2.1. Safety Signs
2.2.1.1. Product-related Signs
The safety signs of the instrument are as follows (Table 2.1).
Table 2.1 Instrument Safety Signs
Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Caution: the user should pay attention to the
information. The user should pay attention to the
operation information or instructions.
Power on/off
Caution: handle heavy equipment.
Standby indication
Danger! Be careful of electric shock!
Direct-current (DC) power
Warning! Be careful of surface heat.
Alternating-current (AC) power
Protect the conductive terminal.
Direct- current/alternating current power (DC/AC)
Grounding
Instrument reinforcement and insulation protection.
Earthing Terminal
EU mark of battery and accumulator.For details, refer to 1 of
"2.2.8 Waste disposal/environment protection".

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Caution: electrostatic sensitive device. Be careful.
EU mark for electronic parts to be collected separately For
details, refer to 2 of "2.2.8 Waste disposal/environment
protection".
Warning! Radiation. For details, refer to 7 of 2.2.4
"Operation Precautions" of this section.
2.2.1.2. Manual-related Signs
The following safety warning signs are used in the product manual to remind the user to operate the instrument safely and pay attention
to relevant information.
Danger sign: personal injury and equipment damage may be caused if no attention is paid.
Warning sign: personal injury and equipment damage may be caused if no attention is paid.
Caution sign: minor or moderate personal injury and equipment damage may be caused if no attention is paid.
Attention sign: it indicates important prompts but no danger.
Prompt sign: information of the instruction and operation.
2.2.2. Operation Status and Location
Pay attention to the following items before operation:
1) Unless otherwise stated, S3602 series vector network analyzers should be placed steadily and operated indoor with protection of IP
2X. The maximum altitude must not exceed 2,000m in operation and 4,500m in transportation. The actual power supply voltage
may be the indicated voltage ± 10%, and the power supply frequency may be the indicated frequency ± 5%. Both the overvoltage
protection and the pollution intensity are Class 2.
2) Do not place the instrument on a wet surface, vehicle, cabinet, table and other objects which are not fixed and do not conform to the
load conditions. Place the instrument steadily and fix it on the solid object surface (such as the anti-static workbench).
3) Do not place the instrument on a heat dissipating surface (such as a radiator). The operating temperature must not exceed the
specified range of relevant indicators of the instrument. Overheating may result in electric shock, fire, etc.

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2.2.3. Power Safety
Precautions for the power supply of the instrument:
1) Ensure that the actual power supply voltage is the same as that marked on the instrument before powering-on. If the power supply
voltage is changed, replace the fuse of the instrument.
2) Refer to the power supply requirements on the rear panel of the instrument. Use three-core power cords. Ensure that the power
cord is grounded reliably. Floating or improper grounding may result in damage to the instrument and even operator injuries.
3) Do not damage the power cord; otherwise, electrical leakage may be caused, resulting in instrument damage and even operator
injuries. If any, check the external power cord or terminal block before operation to ensure the power safety.
4) If the power socket is not equipped with any ON/OFF switch, the power plug can be directly pulled off to power off the instrument. In
this case, ensure it is easy to plug and unplug the power line.
5) Do not use any damaged power cord. Before connecting the power cord to the instrument, check the power cord for integrity and
safety. Reasonably place the power cord to avoid the impact from human activities. For example, the operator may fall over if the
power cord extends over long distances.
6) The TN/TT power network is required. The maximum rated current of the fuse should be 16A (contact the manufacturer if a fuse of
higher current is required).
7) Keep the socket clean and the plug and the socket in good and firm contact.
8) The socket and power cord must not be overloaded; otherwise, fire or electric shock may be caused.
9) If the voltage Vrms is higher than 30V in the test, take appropriate protective measures (such as use of the appropriate test
instrument and fuse, limitation of the current, electrical isolation and insulation, etc.) to avoid damage to the instrument.
10) The instrument shall conform to IEC60950-1/EN60950-1 or IEC61010-1/EN61010-1 so as to realize the connection to a PC or
industrial personal computer.
11) Unless specially permitted, the instrument shell must not be opened; otherwise, internal circuits and parts may be exposed,
resulting in unnecessary damage.
12) If the instrument needs to be fixed in a test place, the protective ground wire should be installed between the test place and
instrument by the electrician with qualifications.
13) Take appropriate overload protection measures to avoid instrument damages or personal injuries caused by overload voltage
(arising from lightning, etc.).
14) If the instrument shell is opened, unnecessary parts must not be placed into the shell; otherwise, short circuiting, instrument
damages and even personal injuries may be caused.
15) Unless otherwise stated, the instrument is not subject to waterproof protection. Therefore, the instrument must not contact with
liquid to prevent damages and even personal injuries.
16) The instrument must not be placed in a place where mist can be easily produced. For example, if the instrument is handled in an
environment with temperature fluctuation, hazards such as electric shock may be caused by water drops produced on the
instrument.

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2.2.4. Operation Precautions
1) The instrument operator must have certain professional and technological knowledge, good psychological quality and emergency
response capability.
2) Refer to relevant requirements in "2.2.7 Transportation" before handling or transporting the instrument.
3) Allergic substances (such as nickel) are produced inevitably during instrument production. If the operator shows any allergic
symptom (such as rash, frequent sneezing, red eye, breathing difficulty, etc.), immediately seek medical help to eliminate the
symptoms.
4) Refer to relevant requirements in "2.2.8 Waste disposal/environmental protection" of this section before removing and disposal of
the instrument.
5) RF instruments may result in high-intensity electromagnetic radiation. The pregnant women and operators with heart pacemaker
must be protected particularly. If the degree of radiation is high, take appropriate measures to remove the radiation source so as to
prevent personal injury.
6) If a fire occurs, toxic substances will be released by the damaged instrument. In this case, the operator should wear appropriate
protective equipment (such as the protective mask and clothing) for protection.
7) The laser product should be marked with warnings according to the laser category, as personal injuries may be caused as a result
of laser radiation and high electromagnetic power of such products. 8) If the instrument is integrated with any laser product (such as
a CD/DVD drive), no additional function should be added, except the settings and functions described in the manual, in order to
prevent personal injuries caused by laser beams.
8) The electromagnetic compatibility should conform to the EN55011/CISPR11, EN55022/CISPR22 and EN55032/CISPR32
standards.
Class A equipment:
applicable to any place except in residential areas and a low-voltage power supply environment.
Note: Class A equipment is suitable for the industrial operating environment. As wireless communication disturbance may be caused to
residential areas, the operator should take appropriate measures to reduce disturbance.
Class B equipment:
It is applicable to the residential area and low-voltage power supply environment.
2.2.5. Maintenance
1) The instrument chassis must be opened by an authorized operator who has received special technical training. The power cord
should be disconnected before operation, so as to avoid instrument damages and even personal injuries.
2) The instrument should be repaired, replaced and maintained by special electronic engineers of the manufacturer, and the replaced
or maintained parts must be subject to safety tests to ensure the safety of subsequent operation.
2.2.6. Battery and Power Supply Module
Carefully read relevant information before using the battery and power supply module, so as to avoid explosion, fire and even personal
injuries. In some cases, waste alkaline batteries (such as lithium batteries) should be disposed in accordance with the EN62133 standard.
Precautions for battery use:
1) Do not damage the battery.

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2) The battery and power supply module must not be exposed to flame and other heat sources. They must be prevented from direct
sunlight and should be kept clean and dry in storage. Clean the connection port of the battery or power supply module with clean
and dry soft cloth.
3) Do not make the battery or power supply module short-circuited. As the short circuit may be easily caused by mutual contact or
contact with other conductors, several batteries or power supply modules must not be stored in the same carton or drawer. Do not
remove the original package until the battery and power supply module are required.
4) The battery and power supply module must be prevented from mechanical impact.
5) The leaky battery must not contact with the skin or eyes. In case of contact, rinse with plenty of clean water and immediately seek
medical help.
6) Use the standard battery and power supply module provided by the manufacturer. Any improper replacement or charging of alkaline
batteries (such as lithium batteries) may easily result in explosion.
7) The waste battery and power supply module should be recovered and disposed separately with other wastes. The battery contains
toxic substances. It must be discarded or recycled according to the local provisions.
2.2.7. Transportation
1) The heavy instrument must be handled carefully. If necessary, use tools (such as the crane) to move the instrument to prevent
damage to the body.
2) The instrument handle is applicable to handling by individuals. The instrument must not be fixed on the transport equipment during
transportation. In order to prevent damage to the property and body, observe the manufacturer‘s safety provisions on instrument
transportation.
3) If the instrument is operated on the transport vehicle, the driver should drive carefully to ensure the transportation safety. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for emergencies in transportation. Do not operate the machine during transportation. Take
reinforcement and protection measures to ensure the safety of transportation.
2.2.8. Waste Disposal/Environmental Protection
1) Do not dispose the equipment with the battery or accumulator mark along with other unclassified wastes. Instead, such equipment
should be collected separately and discarded or disposed in the appropriate collection place or by the customer service center of
the manufacturer.
2) Do not dispose the discarded electronic equipment with other unclassified wastes. Such electronic equipment should be collected
separately. The manufacturer has the right and responsibility to help end users to dispose waste products. If necessary, contact the
customer service center of the manufacturer for corresponding disposal to avoid damage to the environment.
3) Toxic substances (heavy dust such as lead, beryllium, nickel, etc.) may be released in machining or thermal reprocessing of the
instrument or internal parts. In this case, the instrument or internal parts must be removed by technical personnel who have
received special training and relevant experience, so as to avoid personal injuries.
4) Toxic substances or fuel released by the instrument in reprocessing should be disposed in the specified method, with reference to
the safety operation rules put forward by the manufacturer, so as to avoid personal injuries.

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3. Introduction to Use
This chapter introduces the operation precautions, front and rear panel browsing, commonly used basic measurement methods, data file
management, etc. of S3602 series vector network analyzers, so that the user has a preliminary understanding of the instrument and
measurement process.
Preparation before use
Front and rear panel
Analyzer interface
Analyzer trace, channel and window
Analysis data
Data output
3.1.Preparation before Use
Pre-operation preparation
System recovery and installation procedures of analyzer
Routine maintenance
3.1.1. Pre-operation Preparation
This chapter introduces the precautions for initial setting and operation of S3602 series vector network analyzer.
Prevent damage to the instrument.
In order to avoid electric shock, fire and personal injury:
Do not open the casing without permission.
Do not disassemble or modify any part which is not described in this manual. Disassembly may result in declining of the
electromagnetic shielding performance, damage to parts in the instrument, etc., thus affecting the product reliability. In this case, we
will not provide free maintenance services even within the warranty period.
Carefully read the relevant contents in "2.2 Safe Operation Guide" of this manual, and the safety precautions listed below. At the
same time, pay attention to the specific operating environment requirements on the page of data.
Electrostatic protection
Pay attention to anti-static measures in the workplace to prevent damage to the instrument. For details, refer to the relevant contents of
“2.2 Safe Operation Guide" of this manual.

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Pay attention to the following requirements before operation:
The improper operation location or Measurement setups may result in damage to the instrument or the connected instrument. Pay
attention to the following requirements before powering on the instrument:
The fan blades and ventilation holes are not blocked, and the instrument is at least 10cm away from the wall.
Keep the instrument dry.
Horizontally and reasonably arrange the instrument.
The ambient temperature meets the requirements on the page of data.
The input signal power of the port is within the specified range.
The signal output port is properly connected and not overloaded.
Influence of electromagnetic interference (EMI):
Electromagnetic interference will affect measurement results, therefore:
Select the appropriate shielded cable. Example: use the dual-shielded radio-frequency/network connection cable.
Please promptly close the cable connection port which is open and not used temporarily or the connection port connected to the
matching load.
Refer to the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) level on the data page.
3.1.1.1. Unpacking
1) Appearance inspection
Step 1: check whether the outer packing box and shockproof package are damaged. In case of any damage, keep the outer package for
future use. Continue inspection according to the following steps.
Step 2: unpack the box and check whether the host and accompanying articles are damaged.
Step 3: carefully check the above articles according to Table 3.1.
Step 4: Do not turn on the power supply of the instrument if the outer package, instrument and accompanying article is damaged or any
error exists. Contact our service consultation center at the service consultation hotline on the cover. We will rapidly repair or replace the
instrument, depending on the actual situation.
The heavy instrument and packing box must be handled by two persons and placed carefully.
2) Packing Check

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Table 3.1 List of Accompanying Articles of S3602
Description
Qty.
Function
Main Machine
S3602 Series VNA
1
Standard Accessories
1
Power cord
1
USB Keyboard/mouse
1
User Manual
1
Packing list
1
Warranty
1
Options
201
1
2-ports, single source, with extended power range
400
1
4-ports, dual source, base configuration
401
1
4-ports, dual source, with extended power range
402
1
Intermodulation distortion application
008
1
Pulsed RF Measurements
S10
1
Time Domain Measurement
S80
1
Frequency offset measurements
S82
1
Scalar calibrated converter measurements
S83
1
Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements
S84
1
Embedded LO measurements
S86
1
Gain compression application
S3602 A/B Options
SAV31121 Calibration Kit
1
Calibration
FB0HA0HC025.0
1
3.5mm test cable
FB0HA0HB025.0
1
3.5mm test cable
S3602 C Options
SAV31123 Calibration Kit
1
Calibration
FE0BN0BM025.0
1
2.4mm test cable