Frequency Extender Flatness/Atten Calibration

(N5182BX07)

This adjustment will calibrate power accuracy through the upconverter. The UPC bypass path is calibrated by measuring the loss through the bypass path. Then the UPC part of the calibration will calibrate each attenuator step.

Network Analyzer Calibration Procedure

The network analyzer used in this adjustments must be calibrated prior to running the adjustment. The calibration will need to be repeated once every three days or if the connectors or cables have been disturbed. If it's been within the three day time-frame and the connectors and cables have not been disturbed, then the network analyzer calibration is not necessary and you may proceed with the adjustment.

Due to the sensitivity of this calibration, use good quality cables and adapters, minimize cable movement, and avoid bending the cables unnecessarily.

Required Test Equipment

Test Equipment

Recommended Model1

Signal Generator

N5182B Opt. 506, 1EA, FRQ

Network Analyzer

N5247B2 Options [423 or 425], 080, and 088

Power Meter

N1914A

Power Sensor

E9304A-H19

Cal kit, ECal, Type-N

N4690D-M0F

Cable, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (m)

  • 2 required

8121-2065

Adapter, 2.4 mm (f) to Type-N (m)

11903D

Adapter, 2.4 mm (f) to Type-N (f)

11903B
  1. Refer to the main equipment list for a list of alternative models.
  2. Minimum firmware version A.15.00.14 or above required.

PNA and Power Meter Setup

The power meter used in these procedures will be controlled by the network analyzer through the GPIB connection from the power meter to the network analyzer. Therefore the power meter needs to be added to the Keysight Connection expert via a remote GPIB interface.

The following steps will explain how to configure the PNA and the power meter's remote GPIB interface.

When using an NI IO card or NI USB-to-GPIB converter, be sure that the NI-VISA Passport for Tulip has been enabled to recognize and detect Keysight hardware. Refer to the following document for more detailed troubleshooting instructions: http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5990-3731EN.pdf

  1. Ensure that Remote IO Server is enabled on the PNA.

    1. From the PNA front panel, exit the PNA application: File > Exit.
    2. From the PNA front panel, run Keysight Connection Expert.

    3. Click on the gear in the upper-right, then select Settings > Remote IO Server options. Ensure Enable Remoter IO Server and Auto-Start Remote IO Servers on Machine Setup are selected.

    4. Close Keysight Connection Expert, and restart the Network Analyzer application by double clicking on the shortcut from the PNA front panel.

  2. Make the GPIB cable connections so that the PNA can control the power meter.

    1. Connect the GPIB cable from the PNA GPIB (1) TALKER/LISTENER to the GPIB Bus on the PC.
    2. Connect the GPIB cable from the PNA GPIB (0) CONTROLLER to the power meter.

  3. Configure the remote GPIB interface on the PC and in TME.

    1. Launch Keysight Connection Expert on your PC. Click on the +Add and the select “Remote GPIB interface.
    2. Enter the IP Address of the PNA. To obtain the IP Address, from the PNA front panel, go to Utility > System > System Setup > LAN Status….

    3. Click on Test Connection to verify that the connection was made.

  4. In Keysight Connection Expert, you should now see the remote GPIB interface you have created, and the power meter that is connected (by GPIB) to the controller of the PNA.

  5. Now in TME Station Administration, map the power meter to the appropriate board and address. Using the example above, the correct board is 3 and the address is 13.

Connection Setups and Procedures

Network Analyzer Calibration

 

  1. Power sensor calibration.

  2. Power calibration

  3. S-parameter calibration

  4. Power verification

Frequency Extender Flatness/Atten Calibration