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Agilent Kit Number: E8364-60103

Agilent Part Number: E8364-90019

Printed in USA

June 2008

Supersedes print date: December 2007

Installation Note

Configurable Test Set Upgrade Kit

To Add Option 014

Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: E8363BU-014, E8363CU-014,
E8364BU-014, and E8364CU-014
For E8364B/C PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers

Summary of Contents for E8363BU-014

Page 1: ...2008 Supersedes print date December 2007 Agilent Technologies Inc 2003 2004 2007 2008 Installation Note Configurable Test Set Upgrade Kit To Add Option 014 Upgrade Kit Order Numbers E8363BU 014 E8363CU 014 E8364BU 014 and E8364CU 014 For E8364B C PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers ...

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: ...is still within its warranty period About Installing the Upgrade Kit IMPORTANT Option 014 can only be installed on analyzers with the option combinations listed below as Products affected If your analyzer does not have the proper options as listed below it will be necessary to install those options BEFORE installing this option Option 014 Products affected E8363B C and E8364B C without Option UNL ...

Page 4: ...t 30 dBm can be applied to the device under test DUT Additionally there is an external reference input that allows the external amplifier s frequency response and drift to be ratioed out For high dynamic range measurements front panel jumpers are configured to reverse the signal path through one of the couplers This allows for a 15 dB improvement in transmitted signal sensitivity in one direction ...

Page 5: ...RF cable A22 switch splitter to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT 1 E8364 20082 W63 RF cable PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A25 test port 1 coupler 1 E8364 20073 W64 RF cable PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A26 test port 2 coupler 1 E8364 20074 W69 RF cable PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A27 channel A mixer 1 E8364 20045 W70 RF cable REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8364 20075 W71 RF cable REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2...

Page 6: ...ttenuator 1 E8364 20130 W70 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8364 20151 W71 REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8364 20126 W81 A36 step attenuator to PORT 1 SOURCE OUT 1 E8364 20053 W82 A37 step attenuator to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT 1 E8364 20054 W83 PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A38 bias tee 1 E8364 20039 W84 PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A39 bias tee 1 E8364 20040 Table 1 Contents of Option...

Page 7: ...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 MΩresistor 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 conductive...

Page 8: ...nnections except the front panel adapters to which the front panel jumpers attach Use a 5 16 inch torque wrench set to 21 in lbs for these connections Equipment Required for Post Upgrade Adjustments Description Qty Part Number T 10 TORX driver set to 9 in lbs 1 N A T 20 TORX driver set to 21 in lbs 1 N A 5 16 inch torque wrench set to 10 in lbs 1 N A 5 16 inch torque wrench set to 21 in lbs 1 N A ...

Page 9: ...as not already been disconnected 2 With 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 With 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 ab...

Page 10: ...m the analyzer lift 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 3 Front Panel Assembly Removal NOTE The figure above shows the E8363 4B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8363 4C front panel has a slightly different appearance and...

Page 11: ...em towards the opposite side of the analyzer to release the receiver deck Be sure to pull only item The other two latch pins are the pivot pins for the receiver deck Pulling them will result in complete removal of the deck from the analyzer 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 pi...

Page 12: ... R1 detector to A28 channel R1 mixer W8 E8364 20026 Channel R2 detector to A29 channel R2 mixer W9 E8364 20019 A25 test port 1 coupler to A27 channel A mixer W10 E8364 20020 A26 test port 2 coupler to A30 channel B mixer W5 E8364 20021 A22 switch splitter to A25 test port 1 coupler W6 E8364 20022 A22 switch splitter to A26 test port 2 coupler Figure 5 Cable Removal Analyzers without Option UNL or ...

Page 13: ...2 detector to A29 channel R2 mixer W7 E8364 20174 Channel R1 detector to A28 channel R1 mixer W53 E8364 20077 A36 step attenuator to A38 bias tee W54 E8364 20077 A37 step attenuator to A39 bias tee W10 E8364 20020 A26 test port 2 coupler to A30 channel B mixer W9 E8364 20019 A25 test port 1 coupler to A27 channel A mixer Figure 6 Cable Removal Analyzers with Option UNL but without Option 016 ...

Page 14: ... detector to A29 channel R2 mixer W7 E8364 20149 Channel R1 detector to A28 channel R1 mixer W53 E8364 20077 A36 step attenuator to A38 bias tee W54 E8364 20077 A37 step attenuator to A39 bias tee W46 E8364 20148 A26 test port 2 coupler to A44 step attenuator W45 E8364 20147 A25 test port 1 coupler to A43 step attenuator Figure 7 Cable Removal Analyzers with Options UNL and 016 ...

Page 15: ...E8364 20044 A26 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM W72 E8364 20046 PORT 2 RCVR B IN to A30 channel B mixer W62 E8364 20082 A22 switch splitter to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT W64 E8364 20074 PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A26 test port 2 coupler W66 E8364 20048 Channel R2 detector to REFERENCE 2 SOURCE OUT W67 E8364 20043 A25 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM W69 E8364 20045 PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A27 channel A m...

Page 16: ...044 A26 test port 1 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM W72 E8364 20046 PORT 2 RCVR B IN to A30 channel B mixer W82 E8364 20054 A37 step attenuator to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT W84 E8364 20040 PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A39 bias tee W66 E8364 20048 Channel R2 detector to REFERENCE 2 SOURCE OUT W67 E8364 20043 A25 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM W69 E8364 20045 PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A27 channel A mixer W81 E8364 2005...

Page 17: ...044 A26 test port 1 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM W50 E8364 20130 PORT 2 RCVR B IN to A44 step attenuator W82 E8364 20054 A37 step attenuator to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT W84 E8364 20040 PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A39 bias tee W66 E8364 20048 Channel R2 detector to REFERENCE 2 SOURCE OUT W67 E8364 20043 A25 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM W49 E8364 20129 PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A43 step attenuator W81 E8364 2005...

Page 18: ...side of the analyzer to release 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 With a T 10 TORX driver install the four screws item to secure the receiver deck Figure 11 Receiver Deck Lowering ...

Page 19: ...r analyzer There are three overlays provided One for Option 014 only The port SOURCE OUT labels read 40 VDC and the port RCVR IN labels read 15 VDC One for Option UNL 014 The port SOURCE OUT labels read 0 VDC and the port RCVR IN labels read 15 VDC One for Option UNL 014 016 The port SOURCE OUT labels read 0 VDC and the port RCVR IN labels read 0 VDC 6 Starting from either the left or right side l...

Page 20: ...rt 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 5 With a T 10 TORX driver install the eight screws item in the sides of the frame 6 Install the six semirigid jumpers item on the front panel and tighten to 10 in lbs Figu...

Page 21: ...Slide the cover over the analyzer frame 2 With 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 into position on the cover 4 With a T 20 TORX driver install the strap handles item by installing the screws item on both ends of the handle Figure 14 Outer Cover Reinstallation NOTE The figure above shows the E8363 4B front ...

Page 22: ...14 Configurable Test Set 3 Click Enable 4 Click Yes in answer to the displayed question in the Restart Analyzer box 5 When the installation is complete click Exit Option Verification Procedure Once the analyzer has restarted and the Network Analyzer program is again running 1 On the analyzer s Help menu click About Network Analyzer 2 Verify that 014 is listed after Options in the display 3 Click O...

Page 23: ...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 verified It is recommend...

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