R&S®ZNB vector network analyzer | FAQs

TRL calibration - middle of line or end of line

ZNB/ZND - wrong connector type shown at Cal Unit Characterization

License Keycode for VNAMUC is not accepted

Remote control autocalibration with a calibration unit

VNA remote handling of measurements results using SCPI commands

The user is requested to move results from a Network Analyzer to the controller PC or to a network drive.

ZNB - Warning "Calibration does not cover all traces"

When I start a calibration with an auto cal unit I get the following warning. What does that mean?

Calibration of two channels simultaneously with remote commands

ZNB - Calibration Validation always fails

I have done a calibration and now I want to validate it with an automatic calibration kit. But it always fails. What is wrong?

Query the data of all traces at once

Is there a way to query the data of all traces at once?

ZNA, ZNB, ZNL Execution error “Calibration standard is not used“

I perform a calibration with remote commands. With the command to start the calibration sweep with a short standard I get this error message. What is the problem?

Automatically restart with return of the AC power

Is it possible to automatically restart a ZNB with return of the AC power?

ZNA/ZNB/ZND - Export of all Traces of a channel into a CSV file via remote control

How can I export the traces of a specific channel into one file, i.e. CSV?

Installing a USB-GPIB adapter

The MINUS key on the keypad does not work

The MINUS key on the keypad does not work.

ASCII export of displayed trace values

ZNB, ASCII export of displayed trace values

Bias tee limits and calibration considerations

VNA - do I really need a sliding match for calibration?

ZNA, ZNB, ZND, ZNL – Export of time domain trace

When I export the time domain trace the stimulus values are in Hz, but not in seconds as shown on the screen. How can I get the export in time or distance?

ZND/ZNB - loading of a s2p file for deembedding with remote commands

I need to activate the deembedding function on a specific port. The data is available on a touchstone file (s2p) How can I load the file with remote commands?

ZNB - several channels with external trigger

Can the option ZNB-B10 be installed in the field?

Usage of a ZNB as two tone signal generator

I would like to use the ZNB as a signal generator. I need a CW signal on port 1 and port 3 with different frequencies. How can I get that?

ZNB - How to disable Sweep Position Display Symbols

File-Transfer from Device to PC via LAN connection (simple way)

I have a file on my device. How can I get it in a simple way to my PC?

ZNB Limit Line display difference on screen and while printing

What can I do to avoid that difference between my screen and the print?

ZNB – Channel Bits setting with remote commands

I am using the command “CONT:AUX:C x” to see when a channel is active. But the respective pin at the AUX connector does not switch to “high”.

ZNB Error Message "..calkit does not comply with readable calibration kit file formats"

I have used my TRL calibration kit with my ZVA before. Now I want to use also with my ZNB. But when I try to load the data of the calibration kit into the ZNB, the above error message is shown.

ZNA/ZNB: Export all mixed mode S-Parameters

ZNA / ZVA / ZNB - no correction data for Sliding matches?

I got a calibration kit with a sliding match standard. But there are no correction values for the NWA supplied.

VNA calibration warning that the active cal kit does not contain all needed standards

Active cal kit or cal unit does not contain all standards needed for selected cal procedure.

Manage the preset conditions for ZNB network analyzer remotely

How do I use the driver correctly?

SCPI remote error message on the display

External generator connected via USB not correctly recognized

Save/recall files: own folder in 'Look In'

Store several diagrams in one file and each diagram on its own page

Improve the calibration procedure for different setups

Apply an offset to a limit line

I have an existing limit line. Is it possible to apply a vertical offset?

ZNB - print to file command does not work anymore

Remote Desktop connection

ZNB series Remote Desktop and Hard Keys

Is there a way to use the hard keys when using the ZNB via Remote Desktop connection? On my unit I only see the standard menu to the lower left side of the device, but have no access to the "master keyboard"

Calibrating a vector network analyzer (VNA) with different connectors on each port

Export complex data of a trace with mathematics and time gating

Export complex data of a trace with mathematics and time gating.

Reverse sweep / backward sweep

ZNB: Power off at sweep end possible?

Query of the x-values (frequency) of a trace

I query the values of a trace using scpi commands. But I get the y-values only. Is there a possibility to get the y-values also (frequency)?

Restore the Auto Logon Configuration

How do I calculate the logarithmic frequency steps for the horizontal axis?

How do I calculate these frequency points when I have a logarithmic sweep and know the center frequency, the span and the number of sweep points?

ZNx: Marker read out of other traces with remote commands

I have several traces with markers in one channel. When I query the result of marker 1 I always get the response of trace 1. How can I get the result of marker 1 for trace 2?

Remote Desktop Connection does not work on my Analyzer

I want to control my Analyzer using Remote Desktop from my PC. My Analyzer does not react.

Remote Desktop screen size of ZNB/ZND

ZNA, ZNB, ZND - Power off after stop of the Sweep?

Is the auto cal unit ZV-Z53 with 75 Ohms accepted from ZNB/ZND/ZVA?

I want to do a calibration with 75 Ohms at the ZNB/ZND/ZVA. Do these VNAs accept the auto cal unit ZV-Z53 with 75 Ohms impedance?

FAQs for Product R&S®ZNB