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6-4 Installation and Service Guide N5250-90001
Performance Tests and Checks PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System
System Check N5250A
System Check
1. Connect a 1.0 mm short to Port 1 and Port 2. An adapter may be used on Port 2.
2. Restart the PNA application and perform a factory preset by pressing the PRESET key.
3. On the PNA menu bar, select: System > Service > Utilities > Receiver Display.
4. Set the IF bandwidth to 1 kHz.
The traces on the display should be similar to the example traces shown in Figure 6-1. If there are power
holes or other unexpected characteristics, examine the system for loose or damaged cables, dirty or
damaged connectors, proper connector torque, etc.
Figure 6-1 Typical Receiver Display
When you have a display that represents the current system performance, capture the display in a file and
save the file in the directory D:\sysver results (create this directory if it does not already exist). To capture
the display in a file, select: File > Print.
An example of a recommended file name is “opcheck_Oct_18_2011.png”.