Agilent Technologies 42941A Operation manual

Agilent 42941A Impedance Probe Kit

Operation and Service Manual

Third Edition

Agilent Part No. 42941-90010

December 1999

Printed in: Japan

Notices

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright.All

rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or

translated to another language without the prior written consent of the Agilent

Technologies.

Agilent Technologies Japan, Ltd.

Component Test PGU-Kobe

1-3-2, Murotani, Nishi-Ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, 651-2241 Japan

Manual Printing History

The manual’s printing date and part number indicate its current edition. The

printing date changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and

updates that are incorporated at reprint do not cause the date to change.) The

manual part number changes when extensive technical changes are incorporated.

April 1999 First Edition (part number: 42941-90000)

September 1999 Second Edition (part number: 42941-90010)

December 1999 Third Edition (part number: 42941-90010)

Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of

operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these

precautions or with specific WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair the

protection provided by the equipment. In addition it violates safety standards of

design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument.

The Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply

with these requirements.

NOTE 42941A comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY Ι and POLLUTION

DEGREE 2 in IEC 1010-1. 42941A are INDOOR USE product.

• DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes.

Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a

definite safety hazard.

• Keep Away From Live Circuits

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component

replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance

personnel. Do not replace components with the power cable connected. Under

certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable

removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits

before touching them.

• DO NOT Service Or Adjust Alone

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of

rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.

• DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install

substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument.

Return the instrument to a Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for

service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.

• Dangerous Procedure Warnings

Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous

procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must

be followed.

WARNING Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are presenting this instrument.

Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting this instrument.

Certification

Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at

the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that

its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of

Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institution’s calibration

facility, or to the calibration facilities of other International Standards

Organization members.

Warranty

This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in

material and workmanship for a period corresponding to the individual warranty

periods of its component products. Instruments are warranted for a period of one

year. Fixtures and adapters are warranted for a period of 90 days. During the

warranty period, Agilent Technologies will, at its option, either repair or replace

products that prove to be defective.

For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility

designated by Agilent Technologies. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to

Agilent Technologies and Agilent Technologies shall pay shipping charges to

return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties,

and taxes for products returned to Agilent Technologies from another country.

Agilent Technologies warrants that its software and firmware designated by

Agilent Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its programming

instruction when property installed on that instrument. Agilent Technologies does

not warrant that the operation of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be

uninterrupted or error free.

Limitation Of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or

inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing,

unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside the environmental

specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

IMPORTANT No other warranty is expressed or implied. Agilent Technologies specifically

disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular

purpose.

Exclusive Remedies

The remedies provided herein are buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Agilent

Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or

consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

Assistance

Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are

available for Agilent Technologies products.

For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service

Office. Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.

Safety Symbol

General definitions of safety symbols used on the instrument or in manuals are

listed below.

Instruction Manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is

necessary for the user to refer to the instrument manual.

Alternating current.

Direct current.

On (Supply).

Off (Supply).

In position of push-button switch.

Out position of push-button switch.

Frame (or chassis) terminal. A connection to the frame (chassis) of the equipment

which normally include all exposed metal structure.

WARNING This warningsign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,

condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could

result in injury or death to personnel.

CAUTION This Caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,

condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result

in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.

NOTE Note denotes important information. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,

condition or the like, which is essential to highlight.

Contents

1. Installation Guide

Incoming Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the 42941A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2. Overview

Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3. Operation

4294A Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adapter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting Probe Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting Pin Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting Ground Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting BNC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fixture Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Performing Fixture Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

DUT Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DUT Measurement Using Pin Probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DUT Measurement Using BNC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4. Specifications

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5. Service

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Contents

1Installation Guide

10 Chapter1

Installation Guide

Incoming Inspection

Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or cushioning

material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been

checked for completeness and the 42941A has been checked mechanically and

electrically. The shipment should contain everything listed in Table 1-1. If the

contents are incomplete or if there is mechanical damage or defect, notify the

nearest Agilent Technologies office. If the shipping container is damaged or the

cushioning material shows signs of unusual stress, notify the carrier as well as the

Agilent Technologies office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s

inspection.

Table 1-1 Contents

Description Agilent

Part Number Qty.

Probe and Four-terminal Pair Connection Block - 1

Pin Probe 42941-60002 1

Spare Pin Set (includes 3 spare pins) 42941-60004 1

3.5-mm Shorta1250-2840 1

3.5-mm Loada0955-1105 1

Operation and Service Manual 42941-90010 1

BNC Adapter 1250-1787 1

Clip Lead 8121-0003 1

Ground Lead 04193-61629 1

Carrying Case 42941-60011 1

a. Not furnished with Option 001.

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