We have E4440 series PSA/MMR analyzers. The option power sensors came with this adapter,85027-60005, and the 2.4 x 3.5 adapter. Is this adapter used for safety, to prevent damage to the E4440A PSA input connector? Can a regular 3.5 x 3.5 or 2.4 x 3.5 or 2.4 x 2.4 adapter be used?
Hi Sidney,
That supplied adapter is what we call a "connector saver" because it does exactly what you suggested in your question - prevent damage to the main input connector to the instrument. You can use any adapter so long as it physically mates, but also keep in mind the performance tradeoffs involved with using either lesser quality connectors or several at a time. For best performance you will want to do a test system calibration after changing your connector setup.
Hope this helps.
Hi Sidney,
That supplied adapter is what we call a "connector saver" because it does exactly what you suggested in your question - prevent damage to the main input connector to the instrument. You can use any adapter so long as it physically mates, but also keep in mind the performance tradeoffs involved with using either lesser quality connectors or several at a time. For best performance you will want to do a test system calibration after changing your connector setup.
Hope this helps.