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3-8 Installation and Service Guide N5250-90001
System Installation PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System
Site Preparation N5250A
Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
This is important. If not properly protected against, electrostatic discharge can seriously damage your
analyzer, resulting in costly repair.
CAUTION To reduce the chance of electrostatic discharge, follow all of the recommendations outlined
in “Electrostatic Discharge Protection” on page 1-4.
Review the Principles of Connector Care
Proper connector care and connection techniques are critical for accurate and repeatable measurements.
Refer to Table 5-1 on page 5-3 for tips on connector care.
Prior to making connections to your analyzer, carefully review the information about inspecting, cleaning,
and gaging connectors. Refer to the calibration kit documentation for detailed connector care information.
Space Requirements
Standard installation of the N5250C system includes configuration and installation of the system on a
customer provided lab bench or table top of adequate size and strength.
System Weight and Dimensions
• 55 kg (110 lb)
• Required Bench Top Dimensions for the System:
— Clearance above bench top: 43 cm (17 in)
— Width: 127 cm (50 in)
— Depth: 102 cm (40 in)
Component Weight and Dimensions
Ta b l e 3- 4 shows the maximum weight and dimensions of the N5250C system components. Refer also to
Figure 3-1 on page 3-9 for test head module dimensions.
Table 3-4 N5250C System Components Weights and Dimensions
Model Weight Height Width Depth
Millimeter-wave test head module (each)
3.5 kg
(7.5 lb, ± 0.5 lb)
6.9 cm
(2.7 in)
50.7 cm (20
in)
17.8 cm
(6.9 in)
E8361C, Option H11 PNA
29 Kg
(64 lb) nominal
26.7 cm
(10.5 in)
42.5 cm
(16.7 in)
42.6 cm
(16.8 in)
N5260A millimeter- head controller
9.1 Kg
(20 lb)
9.0 cm
(3.5 in)
42.4 cm
(16.75 in)
49.5 cm
(19.5 in)