Keysight Technologies N4000A SNS Series Operating And Service Manual

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A Caring for Connectors60 Keysight N4000/1/2A Operating and Service ManualIntroductionRecent advances in measurement capabilities have made connectors andconnection techniques more important than ever before. Damage to theconnectors on calibration and verification devices, test ports, cables, and otherdevices represent an increasing burden in downtime and expense.This Appendix will help you get the best performance from all coaxial microwaveconnectors:– To know what to look for when cleaning and inspecting them, in order topreserve their precision and extend their life.– To make the best possible microwave connections, improving the accuracyand repeatability of all of your measurements, saving both time and money.Connector part numbersRefer to the latest edition of the Keysight RF & Microwave Test AccessoriesCatalog for connector part numbers.Handling and storageMicrowave connectors must be handled carefully, inspected before use and whennot in use, stored in a way that gives them maximum protection. Avoid touchingthe connector mating plane surfaces and avoid setting the connectorscontact-end down, especially on a hard surface.Never store connectors with the contact end exposed. Plastic end caps areprovided with all Keysight connectors and these should be retained afterunpacking and placed over the ends of the connectors whenever they are not inuse. Extend the threads of connectors that have a retractable sleeve or slidingconnector nut, then put the plastic end cap over the end of the connector.Above all, never store any devices loose in a box or in a desk or a bench drawer.Careless handling of this kind is the most common cause of connector damageduring storage.