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Installation Note E8362-90016                                                                                                                         

 

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Step 4. Remove the Front Panel Assembly

1. Using a 5/16-inch wrench, remove the six front panel semirigid jumper cables (item 

).

2. Using a T-10 TORX driver, remove the eight screws (item 

) from the sides of the frame.

CAUTION

Before removing the front panel from the analyzer, lift and support the front of 
the analyzer chassis. 

3. Slide the front panel over the test port connectors.

4. Disconnect the front panel interface ribbon cable (item 

). The front panel is now free 

from the analyzer.

Figure 4

Front Panel Assembly Removal

Summary of Contents for E8362A PNA Series

Page 1: ...ilent Technologies Inc 2004 2005 2007 Installation Note Extended Frequency Range Upgrade Kit For E8362A PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers WITH the Configurable Test Set Option Network Analyzer Model Number Upgrade Kit Part Number Frequency Extension E8362A Option 014 E8362 60105 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: ... Kit IMPORTANT Option 041 can only be installed on analyzers with Option 014 as listed below as Products affected If your analyzer does not have Option 014 as listed below it will be necessary to install the option BEFORE installing this option Option 041 If you need assistance refer to Contacting Agilent on page 3 Description of the Upgrade This upgrade kit is used to extend the frequency range o...

Page 4: ...screw M3 0 x 30 for attaching SOMA 50 4 0515 1349 N A Ribbon cable A21 SOMA 50 to A16 test set motherboard 1 8121 0818 N A Cable wrapped wire detectors to A16 test set motherboard 2 E7340 60075 N A Test set deck front panel 1 E8364 00014 W1 A12 source 20 to A21 SOMA 50 1 E8364 20036 W2 A21 SOMA 50 to A22 switch splitter 1 E8364 20034 W3 A22 switch splitter to A23 channel R1 detector 1 E8364 20023 ...

Page 5: ...hannel R2 mixer 1 E8364 20076 Parts for analyzers with Options 014 AND UNL A38 Port 1 bias tee 2 5087 7233 A39 Port 2 bias tee W70 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R2 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8364 20049 W71 REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8364 20050 W81 A36 port 1 step attenuator to PORT 1 SOURCE OUT 1 E8364 20053 W82 A37 port 2 step attenuator to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT 1 E8364 20054 W83 PORT 1 ...

Page 6: ...itive 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 conductive table mat while working on the instrument always wear a heel strap when working in an area with a con...

Page 7: ...ble at the A12 Source 20 Step 13 Replace the Front Panel Nameplate Step 14 Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Front Panel Jumpers 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 Description Agilent Part Number T 8 TORX driver set to 5 in lbs N A T 10 TORX driver set to 9...

Page 8: ...odel 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 Contacting Agilent on page 3 Description Agilent Part Number ESD grounding wrist strap 9300 1367 5 ft grounding cord for wrist strap 9300 0980 2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15 ft grounding wire 9300 0797 ESD heel strap for use wit...

Page 9: ...damage the front panel assemblies 1 Disconnect the power cord if it has not already been 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...

Page 10: ...lation Note E8362 90016 Step 3 Remove the Inner Cover 1 Place the analyzer top side up 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 ...

Page 11: ...TORX driver remove the eight screws item from the sides of the frame CAUTION Before removing the front panel from the analyzer lift and support the front of the analyzer chassis 3 Slide the front panel over the test port connectors 4 Disconnect the front panel interface ribbon cable item The front panel is now free from the analyzer Figure 4 Front Panel Assembly Removal ...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ... 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 14: ...et Replace the A27 and A30 Mixers Refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 7 Disconnect all RF cables item from the mixers 8 Remove four screws item from the mixer bracket Retain the screws for reinstallation later 9 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 dama...

Page 15: ...Installation Note E8362 90016 15 Figure 7 Old Hardware and Cables Removal Figure 8 Mixers Replacement ...

Page 16: ...any RF cables from the test port couplers that have not yet been removed 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 th...

Page 17: ...e same as the old ones as shown in Figure 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 Install the New Test Set Deck 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 onto the test set deck as shown in Fig...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...e A21 SOMA 50 connector as shown with the other end of the cable routed through the opening to the top side of the analyzer The other end of this cable will be connected later W2 A21 SOMA 50 to A22 switch splitter W3 A22 switch splitter 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 det...

Page 22: ...URCE OUT W63 PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A25 test port 1 coupler W64 PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A26 test port 2 coupler W65 A23 channel R1 detector to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT W66 A24 channel R2 detector to REFERENCE 2 SOURCE OUT W67 A25 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM W68 A26 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM W69 PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A27 channel A mixer W70 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixe...

Page 23: ... REFERENCE 2 SOURCE OUT W67 A25 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM W68 A26 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM W69 PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A27 channel A mixer W70 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer W71 REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer W72 PORT 2 RCVR B IN to A30 channel B mixer W81 A36 port 1 step attenuator to PORT 1 SOURCE OUT W82 A37 port 2 step attenuator to PORT 2...

Page 24: ...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 17 Receiver Deck Lowering ...

Page 25: ...rce 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 set to 10 in lbs connect the A12 source 20 to A21 SOMA 50 cable W1 at the A12 source 20 as shown Figure 18 A12 Source Cable Connection ...

Page 26: ...face can be cleaned with isopropol alcohol Install the New Nameplate IMPORTANT If the 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 fi...

Page 27: ...connect the ribbon cable item to the A3 front panel interface board 2 Slide the front panel over the test port connectors 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...

Page 28: ...ll the Inner Cover 1 Place the inner cover on the analyzer as shown There are two alignment 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 21 Inner Cover Reinstallation ...

Page 29: ... its front panel without the handles This will damage the front panel assemblies 1 Slide 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 22 Outer Cover Reinstallati...

Page 30: ... enter the keyword in the box provided The keyword is printed on the License Key Certificate Enter this keyword exactly as it is printed 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 the New Model Number 1 On the analyzer s Help m...

Page 31: ...ese adjustments can be found at Equipment Required for Post Upgrade Adjustments on page 8 Calibration 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 Contacting Agilent on page 3 Although the analyzer functions its performance relative to its specifications has not been v...

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