Agilent Technologies E8362B, Installation Note

Page 1: ...ilent Technologies Inc 2003 2005 2007 2008 Installation Note Extended Frequency Range Upgrade Kit For E8362B C PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers WITHOUT the Configurable Test Set Option Network Analyzer Model Number Upgrade Kit Part Number Frequency Extension E8362B C E8362 60109 20 GHz to 40 GHz ...

Page 2: ...al item as defined in FAR 2 101 a or as Restricted computer software as defined in FAR 52 227 19 June 1987 or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause Use duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to Agilent Technologies standard commercial license terms and non DOD Departments and Agencies of the U S Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as defined in FAR 52 ...

Page 3: ... on the Web at www agilent com find assist If you do not have access to the Internet please contact your Agilent field engineer NOTE In any correspondence or telephone conversation refer to the Agilent product by its model number and full serial number With this information the Agilent representative can determine whether your product is still within its warranty period ...

Page 4: ...to extend the frequency range of the E8362B C PNA microwave network analyzer from 20 GHz to 40 GHz Products affected E8362B C without Option 014 Configurable Test Set Installation to be performed by Agilent service center or personnel qualified by Agilent Estimated installation time 2 5 hours Estimated adjustment time 0 5 hours Estimated full instrument calibration time 4 5 hours ...

Page 5: ... R1 detector 2 5087 7133 A24 Channel R2 detector A25 Test port 1 coupler 2 5087 7518 A26 Test port 2 coupler A27 Channel A first converter mixer 2 5087 7122 A30 Channel B first converter mixer A38 A39 Bias tee cable included 2 5087 7233 N A Machine screw M3 0 x 18 for attaching A23 and A24 detectors 4 0515 0666 N A Machine screw M3 0 x 30 for attaching SOMA 50 4 0515 1349 N A Ribbon cable A21 SOMA...

Page 6: ...ctor to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8364 20026 Parts for analyzers WITH Option UNL ONLY W7 A23 channel R1 detector to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8364 20174 W8 A24 channel R2 detector to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8364 20175 Parts for analyzers WITH Options UNL and 016 ONLY W7 A23 channel R1 detector to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8364 20149 W8 A24 channel R2 detector to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8364 20150 Table ...

Page 7: ...ies within the network analyzer Static electricity can build up on your body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit elements when discharged Static discharges too small to be felt can cause permanent damage To prevent damage to the instrument always wear a grounded wrist strap having a 1 MΩ resistor in series with it when handling components and assemblies always use a grounded conductiv...

Page 8: ... 50 Cable at the A12 Source 20 Step 13 Replace the Front Panel Nameplate Step 14 Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly Step 15 Reinstall the Inner and Outer Covers Step 16 Enter the New Model Number Step 17 Perform Post Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration Tools Required for the Installation ESD Equipment and Supplies Required for the Installation Description Agilent Part Number T 8 TORX driver set to...

Page 9: ...on the certificate matches the option described by this installation note If the model serial or option number do not match the expected results you will not be able to install the option If this is the case contact Agilent for assistance Refer to Getting Assistance from Agilent on page 3 Equipment Type Model or Part Number Alternate Model or Part Number Power meter E4418B E4419B E4418A E4419A Pow...

Page 10: ...en disconnected 2 Using a T 20 TORX driver remove the strap handles item by loosening the screws item on both ends until the handle is free of the analyzer 3 Using a T 20 TORX driver remove the four rear panel feet item by removing the center screws item 4 Slide the four bottom feet item off the cover 5 Slide the cover off of the frame Figure 2 Outer Cover Removal NOTE The figure above shows the E...

Page 11: ...on a flat surface 2 Using a T 10 TORX driver remove the eleven screws item 3 Lift off the cover Figure 3 Inner Cover Removal NOTE The figure above shows the E8362B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8362C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not include a floppy disk drive ...

Page 12: ...ift and support the front of the analyzer chassis 2 Slide the front panel over the test port connectors 3 Disconnect the front panel interface ribbon cable item The front panel is now free from the analyzer Figure 4 Front Panel Assembly Removal NOTE The figure above shows the E8362B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8362C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not include a ...

Page 13: ... 5 Disconnect the A12 Source 20 to A22 Switch Splitter Cable at the A12 Source 20 1 Using a 5 16 inch wrench disconnect the A12 source 20 to A22 switch splitter cable W1 at the A12 source 20 as shown Figure 5 A12 Source Cable Disconnection ...

Page 14: ... screws item that secure the receiver deck 3 Pull the latch pin item towards the opposite side of the analyzer to release the receiver deck 4 Lift the receiver deck to partially raise it then release the latch pin item Lift the receiver deck to its fully raised position and ensure that the latch pin latches in the raised position Figure 6 Receiver Deck Raising ...

Page 15: ...emove two RF cables item from the analyzer and retain for reinstallation later 7 Remove four screws item from the mixer bracket Retain the screws for reinstallation later 8 Remove the mixer bracket with the mixers attached from the analyzer Observe the CAUTION below Disconnect the ribbon cable to allow the mixer bracket to be removed CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigi...

Page 16: ...16 Installation Note E8362 90004 Figure 7 Mixers Bracket Removal Figure 8 Mixers Replacement ...

Page 17: ...g RF cable item from each test port coupler 3 Using a T 10 TORX driver remove eight screws items through from the test set deck front panel to release it 4 Remove the test set deck front panel from the analyzer with the LED board and both couplers attached 5 Using a 1 inch wrench remove the flange nut item from each coupler Retain the flange nuts for installation of the new couplers Discard the fr...

Page 18: ...re 9 2 Install a flange nut item removed from the old couplers onto each new coupler Using a 1 inch torque wrench tighten each flange nut to 72 in lbs 3 Reconnect the two cables item to the test port couplers that were disconnected on page 17 Install the New Front Panel on the Analyzer Refer to Figure 9 1 Place the new test set deck front panel with the new LED board and both new couplers attached...

Page 19: ...s J22 P1 BIAS T and J25 P2 BIAS T and release them from the cable clamp item 3 Disconnect the ribbon cables at the step attenuators item 4 Remove three screws item from each bracket Retain the screws for reinstallation 5 Remove the brackets with the attenuators and bias tees attached from the analyzer CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables Some flexing of the cabl...

Page 20: ...ias Tees Replacement Reinstall the Detector Bias Tee Attenuator Brackets Refer to Figure 11 1 Place the brackets with the attenuators and bias tees attached into the analyzer as shown in Figure 11 2 Reinstall the three screws item in each bracket 3 Reconnect the ribbon cables to the attenuators item 4 Reconnect the bias tee control cables to the A16 test set motherboard The A38 cable connects to J...

Page 21: ...nect the wrapped wire control cables from the A23 and A24 detectors A23 detector to A16 test set motherboard J5 R1 DET A24 detector to A16 test set motherboard J6 R2 DET Install the A21 SOMA 50 Refer to Figure 13 1 Place the A21 SOMA 50 in position in the analyzer Be sure to orient it as shown 2 Install four screws item to secure the SOMA 50 to the A16 test set motherboard 3 Connect the A21 SOMA 5...

Page 22: ...ter to A23 channel R1 detector W4 A22 switch splitter to A24 channel R2 detector W37 A23 channel R1 detector to A16 test set motherboard J204 R1 W38 A24 channel R2 detector to A16 test set motherboard J205 R2 W39 A21 SOMA 50 to A16 test set motherboard J206 SOMA 50 W7 A23 channel R1 detector to A28 channel R1 mixer The shape of this cable varies depending upon the option installed Be sure to insta...

Page 23: ...elease the receiver deck 2 Lift the receiver deck to partially lower it then release the latch pin item Lower the receiver deck to its fully lowered position and ensure that the latch pin latches in the lowered position 3 Using a T 10 TORX driver reinstall the four screws item to secure the receiver deck Figure 15 Receiver Deck Lowering ...

Page 24: ...e A12 Source 20 to A21 SOMA 50 Cable at the A12 Source 20 1 Place the analyzer top side up on a flat surface 2 Using a 5 16 inch wrench connect the A12 source 20 to A21 SOMA 50 cable W1 at the A12 source 20 as shown Figure 16 A12 Source Cable Connection ...

Page 25: ...Option 050 upgrade kit will be installed to extend the frequency to 50 GHz do not install the new nameplate provided in this upgrade kit Instead use the one provided in the Option 050 upgrade kit 1 Remove the protective backing from the new nameplate to expose the adhesive Avoid touching the adhesive with your fingers as this may affect its ability to adhere to the front panel surface 2 Loosely al...

Page 26: ...ors being careful to align the power switch and floppy disk drive to their corresponding front panel cutouts Ensure that the ribbon cable item is located below the fan to prevent it from being damaged by the fan blades 3 Using a T 10 TORX driver install the eight screws item in the sides of the frame Figure 18 Front Panel Assembly Reinstallation NOTE The figure above shows the E8362B front panel a...

Page 27: ...ment pins on the front frame that align with holes in the front of the cover to ensure proper alignment 2 Using a T 10 TORX driver reinstall the eleven screws item Figure 19 Inner Cover Reinstallation NOTE The figure above shows the E8362B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8362C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not include a floppy disk drive ...

Page 28: ...e the cover onto the frame 2 Using a T 20 TORX driver install the four rear panel feet item by installing the center screws item 3 Slide the four bottom feet item onto the cover 4 Using a T 20 TORX driver install the strap handles item by tightening the screws item on both ends Figure 20 Outer Cover Reinstallation NOTE The figure above shows the E8362B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8362C ...

Page 29: ...ted on the certificate 6 Click Enter Model 7 Verify that the new model number displayed is correct then click YES If it is not correct click NO and repeat the repair 8 When the installation is complete click Exit Verify that the New Model Number is Shown Correctly 1 On the analyzer s Help menu click About Network Analyzer 2 Verify that the new model number E8363B is shown correctly in the display ...

Page 30: ... The analyzer should now operate and phase lock over its entire frequency range If you experience difficulty with the basic functioning of the analyzer contact Agilent Refer to Getting Assistance from Agilent on page 3 Although the analyzer functions its performance relative to its specifications has not been verified for the additional frequency range enabled by this upgrade It is recommended tha...