Keysight Technologies V3050A, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...Keysight Technologies V3050A Signal Analyzer Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

Page 2: ...nt customers under its standard commercial license which is embodied in its End User License Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found at http www keysight com find sweula The license set forth in t...

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Page 5: ...42A Option 526 or 544 17 Using the Security Lock 18 Specifications 20 General 20 Physical Characteristics 20 Environmental Specifications 20 LED Definition 21 2 Safety and Maintenance Information ESD...

Page 6: ...tive 2002 96 EC 29 Connector Care 30 Visual Inspection 30 Connector Contacts 30 Making Connections 32 Cleaning Connectors 39 Returning a V3050A SA Frequency Extender for Service 40 Contacting Keysight...

Page 7: ...nd initialize the Frequency Extender with the Signal Analyzer The following topics can be found in this section Overview on page 8 Unpack Inspect and Verify Box Contents on page 9 Optional Accessories...

Page 8: ...XA for millimeter wave applications up to 110 GHz The V3050A Signal Analyzer Frequency Extenders provide efficient test setup and measurement accuracy needed in demanding 5G SatCom EW Radar Automotive...

Page 9: ...the cushioning material for signs of stress Retain the shipping materials for future use as you may wish to ship the instrument to another location or to Keysight Technologies for service The instrum...

Page 10: ...tender Getting Started Guide Quick Start Unpack Inspect and Verify Box Contents Figure 1 3 Transit Case To access the bottom level remove the top cushion that holds the instrument by lifting up on the...

Page 11: ...1B Adapter Adapter 2 4 mm f to 2 4 mm f Used to connect RF Input cable on the interconnect cable harness to input connector on the signal analyzer 33311 82005 Mounting screws for Baseplate Screw butto...

Page 12: ...ure 1 4 Base Positioner Additional Adapter 2 4 mm V3050A 5RM Additional Adapter 1 mm ruggedized f to 1 mm f Options F09 F11 only Y1900B Additional Adapter 1 0 mm ruggedized f to 1 85 mm f DC to 67 GHz...

Page 13: ...ball driver or a 3 32 hex ball driver for the security lock 1 4 wrench for 2 4 mm adapter Shipping Problems If the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are incomplete Contac...

Page 14: ...er software may be downloaded from http www keysight com find xseries_software 2 Attach the Baseplate to the V3050A using the four screws supplied in the case The screws go through the bottom of the b...

Page 15: ...the USB C connector last LO Out on the V3050A is not used V3050A N9042B Pass Thru 50 GHza RF Input ab IF Out High IF In LO In High LO Out USB C USB C a Connect the cable only if the frequency range o...

Page 16: ...yzer will take a moment to update the hardware configuration 5 When finished connecting the message USB Frequency Extender Connected will be displayed Both LEDs on the Frequency Extender will illumina...

Page 17: ...than 50 GHz The V3050A Frequency Extender functions as a preselected down converter from 50 GHz to the upper frequency range of the device The signal at the input port is preselected mixed down and p...

Page 18: ...nected to the Pass Thru 50 GHz port This is because there will be a gap in frequency coverage between the maximum frequency range of the analyzer and the 50 GHz lower frequency range of the Frequency...

Page 19: ...work if the 2 5 mm driver is not available 3 The security lock will fit loosely because the purpose is provide additional security from theft and not to provide any mechanical means of preventing the...

Page 20: ...equirements for this instrument Description Specification Input Power Max 18 dBm 63 mW CW or pulsed 0 VDC Calibration Cycle 1 year Instrument Dimensions and Weight Weight Instrument Weight 0 34 kg Bas...

Page 21: ...t signal the state of the V3050A Frequency Extender See chart below for information on how to interpret the LEDs Table 1 1 Troubleshooting procedure State Status IF Out USB Power Delivery Failed Pleas...

Page 22: ...22 V3050A SA Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide Quick Start LED Definition...

Page 23: ...D Information on page 24 Warnings and Cautions on page 26 Environmental and Regulatory Information on page 27 Connector Care on page 30 Returning a V3050A SA Frequency Extender for Service on page 40...

Page 24: ...f ESD protection Conductive table mat and wrist strap combination Conductive floor mat and heel strap combination Both types when used together provide a significant level of ESD protection Of the two...

Page 25: ...tic safe workstation Keep static generating materials at least one meter away from all components Store or transport components in static shielding containers For Additional Information about ESD For...

Page 26: ...cedure practice or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to the product or loss of important data Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated con...

Page 27: ...in the product in a safe condition The V3050A SA Frequency Extender complies with the following Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC compliances EMC Compliance This product complies with the essential re...

Page 28: ...uct ccr keysight keysight com The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicable to our product China Restricted Substance Product Label The EPUP environmental protection use period nu...

Page 29: ...hat you must not discard this electrical or electronic product in domestic household waste Product Category With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1 this instrument is class...

Page 30: ...rally have no effect on electrical or mechanical performance Magnification is of great use in analyzing the nature and cause of damage and in cleaning connectors but it is not required for inspection...

Page 31: ...formation Connector Care Contact Integrity Refer to the following for visual guidelines when evaluating the contact integrity of a connector Concentricity The following examples show the concentricity...

Page 32: ...ors refer to Visual Inspection 3 If necessary clean the connectors refer to Cleaning Connectors 4 Carefully align the connectors The male connector center pin must slip concentrically into the contact...

Page 33: ...r downtime take a few minutes to study the information in the following pages Dual Torque wrench 14 mm open end 4 lb in 0 45 Nm and 10 lb in 1 13 Nm Part Number 8710 2819 Input Connector Figure 7 show...

Page 34: ...nnector 3 Push the connectors straight together 4 Tighten lightly using only your fingers as at this point all you want is a connection in which the outer conductors make gentle contact at all points...

Page 35: ...he groove located at the end of the handle Apply force perpendicular to the wrench handle This applies torque to the connection through the wrench Do not hold the wrench so tightly that you push the h...

Page 36: ...he inner threads to the V3050A use the 4 lb in torque wrench Figure 2 4 Wrenches on Test Port Two wrenches must be used to avoid stress on semi rigid cables The silver end of the dual torque wrench is...

Page 37: ...ns the following figures show the proper flats on which to place the wrench Ruggedized Adapter to 1 mm Input Port Figure 9 shows the correct placement of the 10 lb in torque wrench the red end and the...

Page 38: ...to connect an adapter that uses the inner threads or cable directly to a test port connector use the 4 lb in end of the dual torque wrench silver end of the dual torque wrench Do not use the red end...

Page 39: ...drops of high purity isopropyl alcohol to a small cleaning swab do not apply alcohol directly to the parts 4 Gently wipe connecting surfaces with the end of the cleaning swab 5 Blow dry with compress...

Page 40: ...duct to Keysight for service or repair Include a complete description of the service requested or of the failure and a description of any failed test and any error message Remove and retain the basepl...

Page 41: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2021 Edition 1 May 2021 V3050 90001 www keysight com...