User`s guide

User’s Guide 19
U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230A
Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230A
This section will describe how to setup and operate the U3025AE10 Multiport Test Set
with the E8364B 2-Port PNA Network Analyzer or N5230A PNA-L.
NOTE The internal firmware of the Agilent E8363/4B/C 2-Port Network Analyzer
has not been modified for this test set option. Power levels may differ from
those indicated on the PNA when the Test Set is connected.
The U3025AE10 Multiport Test Set is considered a “slave” instrument. A PNA must be
used to control the test set.
• PNA Multiport Mode:
Firmware revision ≥ A.07.50.26 for E8363/4B Option 551
Firmware revision ≥ A.07.50.26 for N5230A Option 551
The following test set file must be installed into network analyzer file directory:
c:\Program Files\Agilent\Network Analyzer\testsets
PNA or Port PNA-L requires test set: u302xae10_p2.tsx
Visit our website for firmware revision and
downloads.http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/firmware/firmware.htm
You may also re fer to “Installing New Firmware” on page 20 in this manual.
PNA Multiport Mode for E8363/4B and N5230A with Option 551
The PNA Multiport Mode selects the test set file that will enable the PNA to control the
Test Set. The PNA Multiport Mode allows you to complete a N-Port calibration using the
Cal Wizard application in the PNA. Refer to the PNA Help system for more information.
Figure 12 N5230A and E8363/4B Options