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Installation Note E8364-90023

Install the New Configurable Test Set Cables

CAUTION

Be very careful with these cables with 1.85 mm connectors. They are extremely 
delicate and can be easily damaged.

Install 12 bulkhead connectors on the front panel as shown in 

Figure 24

.

• Make sure that the hexagonal collar of the connector is on the inside of the front panel and 

that it is properly aligned with the recess in the panel.

• Place a washer and a hex nut on each bulkhead connector as shown.

• Using a 5/16-inch torque wrench, tighten the hex nuts to 21 in-lbs.

Using a 5/16-inch torque wrench (set to 10-inch lbs), install the following new cables 

in the 

order listed

. These new parts are listed in 

Table 1 on page 7

.

• W71 REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer

Before installing the remaining cables, install the two cable tie mounts in the locations 
shown by adhering them to the test set deck directly below cable W71 as shown. Secure 
cable W71 to each cable tie mount with a cable tie as shown.

• W70 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer

• W68 A26 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM

• W72 PORT 2 RCVR B IN to A30 channel B mixer

• W62 A24 SOMA 70 to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT

• W64 PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A26 test port 2 coupler

• W66 A24 SOMA 70 to REFERENCE 2 SOURCE OUT

• W67 A25 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM

• W69 PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A27 channel A mixer

• W61A23 SOMA 70 to PORT 1 SOURCE OUT

• W63 PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A25 test port 1 coupler

• W65 A23 SOMA 70 to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT

Install the Remaining New Cables

Using a 5/16-inch torque wrench (set to 10-inch lbs), install the following new cables 

in the 

order listed

. These new parts are listed in 

Table 1 on page 7

.

• W2

A21 SOMA 50 to A22 switch

• W3

A22 switch to A23 SOMA 70

• W4

A22 switch to A24 SOMA 70

• W38 A23 SOMA 70 to A16 test set motherboard J204 (R1)

• W39 A24 SOMA 70 to A16 test set motherboard J205 (R2)

•

①

Wrapped wire cable; A22 switch to A16 test set motherboard J500. Route this cable 
under the cable clamp as shown.

•

②

Ribbon cable; A24 SOMA 70 to A16 test set motherboard J40 (

SOMA70_2

). Shape 

and route this cable as shown.

Summary of Contents for E8363BU/CU-068

Page 1: ...upersedes print date April 2010 Agilent Technologies Inc 2003 2004 2007 2010 Installation Note Extended Frequency Range 40 or 50 GHz to 67 GHz Upgrade Kit To Add Option 068 Upgrade Kit Order Numbers E8363BU CU 068 and E8364BU CU 068 For E8363B C and 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: ...lent for these instructions Getting Assistance from Agilent Installing this upgrade kit requires special skills and experience If you think you may not be qualified to do the work or need advice contact Agilent Contacting Agilent Assistance with test and measurements needs and information on finding a local Agilent office are available on the Web at http www agilent com find assist If you do not h...

Page 4: ... 11 License Key Redemption NOTE The enclosed Option Entitlement Certificate is a receipt verifying that you have purchased a licensed option for the PNA of your choice You must now use an Agilent Web page to request a license key for the instrument that will receive the option To enable the option product you must request a license key from http www agilent com find softwarelicense To complete the...

Page 5: ...for the Installation Tools Required for the Installation CAUTION Use a 5 16 in torque wrench set to 10 in lbs on all cable connections except the front panel and some rear panel cable connectors Torque these connections to 21 in lb 1 See Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide on page 5 Description Agilent Part Number ESD grounding wrist strap 9300 1367 5 ft grounding cord for wrist strap 9300 09...

Page 6: ...it will be necessary to install the option BEFORE installing this option Option 068 If you need assistance refer to Contacting Agilent on page 3 Products affected E8363B C and E8364B C with Option 014 Configurable Test Set Installation to be performed by Agilent service center or personnel qualified by Agilent Estimated installation time 3 hours Estimated adjustment time 1 hour Estimated full inst...

Page 7: ...analyzer E8361C 1 E8361 80006 Lower front panel overlay Option 014 1 E8361 80004 A12 Source 20 1 E8361 60002 A17 LOMA 12 1 5087 7247 A18 MA 24 1 5087 7248 A20 LODA 1 5087 7777 A22 Switch 1 5087 7238 A23 SOMA 70 port 1 2 5087 7249 A24 SOMA 70 port 2 A25 Test port 1 coupler 2 5087 7225 A26 Test port 2 coupler A27 Channel A first converter mixer 4 5087 7258 A28 Channel R1 first converter mixer A29 Ch...

Page 8: ...herboard 1 E8361 60123 W60 Front panel jumper 6 E8361 20023 W61 RF cable A23 SOMA 70 to PORT 1 SOURCE OUT 1 E8361 20021 W62 RF cable A24 SOMA 70 to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT 1 E8361 20022 W63 RF cable PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A25 test port 1 coupler 1 E8361 20011 W64 RF cable PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A26 test port 2 coupler 1 E8361 20012 W65 RF cable A23 SOMA 70 to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT 1 E8361 20015 W66 RF cable ...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...tep 5 Remove the Front Panel Assembly Step 6 Raise the Receiver Deck Step 7 Remove the Old Bottom Side Hardware and Cables Step 8 Install the New Bottom Side Hardware and Cables Step 9 Lower the Receiver Deck Step 10 Replace the Front Panel Nameplate and Overlay Step 11 Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Front Panel Jumpers Step 12 Reinstall the Inner and Outer Covers Step 13 Enter the New Mod...

Page 11: ...on verified you can proceed with the installation at step 2 Description Agilent Part Number Power meter E4418B E4419B Power sensor Type N 100 kHz 4 2 GHz 8482A Power sensor 2 4 mm 4 2 GHz 50 GHz 8487A Power sensor V Band 50 GHz 67 GHz a a This sensor and adapter must be calibrated together by the Agilent factory The data supplied are only valid as long as the sensor and adapter remain connected V8...

Page 12: ... 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 cover off of the frame Figure 2 Outer Cover Removal NOTE The figure above ...

Page 13: ... 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 E8364B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8363C and E8364C front panel have a slightly different appearance and does not include a floppy disk drive ...

Page 14: ...nch disconnect semirigid cables item and then disconnect flexible cable item from the top of the A13 frequency offset receiver 2 Disengage the A13 frequency offset receiver from the A11 connector and slide it out of the analyzer CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables Some flexing of the cables is necessary to remove the assembly Do not over bend them Figure 4 A13 ...

Page 15: ...Source 20 1 With a 5 16 inch wrench disconnect semirigid cable item 2 Disengage the A12 source 20 from the A11 connector and slide it out of the analyzer while observing the CAUTION below CAUTION To avoid damaging the semirigid cable item pull down on the cable from the analyzer s bottom side to move it away while sliding out the A12 source 20 The cable has some spring to it the RF pin could be da...

Page 16: ...e damaged by the A12 source 20 2 Reconnect the semirigid cable and tighten with a 5 16 inch torque wrench Reinstall the A13 Frequency Offset Receiver Option 080 Only Refer to Figure 4 on page 14 1 Slide the A13 frequency offset receiver into the analyzer while observing the CAUTION below Be sure that the assembly is seated completely into the A11 connector CAUTION Be careful not to damage the cent...

Page 17: ...ions and two bottom side connections 4 Remove cables W19 and W20 from the analyzer 5 Position the new cables provided into the analyzer These cables are now designated as W20 and W21 Connect these cables to the top side connectors at A8J101 and A8J106 but do not connect the other ends to the A17 LOMA 10 as the LOMA 10 will be replaced 6 Reinstall the cable hold down wire item Figure 6 Top Side to ...

Page 18: ...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 7 Front Panel Assembly Removal NOTE The figure above shows the E8364B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8363C and E8364C front panel have a slight...

Page 19: ... 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 8 Receiver Deck Raising ...

Page 20: ...25 and A26 Test Port Couplers Remove the A20 LODA 5087 7129 Remove the Existing Configurable Test Set Cables 1 Using a 5 16 inch wrench remove the hex nuts from all 12 front panel connectors item Remove the lock washers Retain both the hex nuts and lock washers for installation of new connectors later 2 Using a 5 16 inch wrench remove each of the configurable test set cables item from the analyzer...

Page 21: ...n cable item at the A17 LOMA 10 3 Using a T 10 TORX driver remove the four mounting screws item from the side of the analyzer Retain the mounting screws for reinstallation later CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables Some flexing of the cables is necessary to remove the assembly Do not over bend them 4 Remove the A17 LOMA 10 from the analyzer Observe the CAUTION a...

Page 22: ...ation later 2 Disconnect the ribbon cable item at the A18 MA 20 3 Using a T 10 TORX driver remove the four mounting screws item from the side of the analyzer Retain the mounting screws for reinstallation later CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables Some flexing of the cables is necessary to remove the assembly Do not over bend them 4 Remove the A18 MA 20 from the ...

Page 23: ...switch splitter Discard these cables they will be replaced with new ones 3 Using a T 10 TORX driver remove the two mounting screws item Retain the mounting screws for reinstallation later CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables Some flexing of the cables is necessary to remove the assembly Do not over bend them 4 Remove the A22 switch splitter from the analyzer Obs...

Page 24: ... not be used 2 Remove the flexible cable item from each detector and discard them they will not be used 3 Using a T 10 TORX driver remove the three mounting screws item from each bracket to which the detectors are attached 4 Remove the brackets with the detectors attached from the analyzer and discard them they will not be used Figure 13 A23 and A24 Detectors Removal ...

Page 25: ...e four mounting screws item Retain the mounting screws for reinstallation later CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables Some flexing of the cables is necessary to remove the assembly Do not over bend them 3 Remove the mixer bracket with all four mixers attached and disconnect the ribbon cable item Observe the CAUTION above Set this item aside for modification later...

Page 26: ...enter pins of the semirigid cables Some flexing of the cables is necessary to remove the assembly Do not over bend them 2 Remove the A25 and A26 test port couplers from the analyzer Observe the CAUTION above Figure 15 A25 and A26 Test Port Couplers Removal Remove the A20 LODA 5087 7129 For instructions click the Chapter 7 PDF bookmark Removing and Replacing the A20 LODA in the online Service Guide...

Page 27: ... A17 LOMA 12 in the analyzer as shown Observe the CAUTION below CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables Some flexing of the cables is necessary when installing the assembly Do not over bend them 2 Using a T 10 TORX driver install three of the four mounting screws item previously removed from the old A17 LOMA 10 through the side of the analyzer as shown One of the s...

Page 28: ...28 Installation Note E8364 90023 Figure 16 A17 LOMA 12 Installation ...

Page 29: ...all the four mounting screws item previously removed from the old A18 MA 20 through the side of the analyzer 3 Using a 5 16 inch torque wrench set to 10 inch lbs reconnect the two semirigid cables item to the A18 MA 24 Observe the CAUTION above 4 Reconnect the ribbon cable item to the A18 MA 24 Figure 17 A18 MA 24 Installation Install the New A20 LODA 5087 7777 For instructions click the Chapter 7...

Page 30: ... Couplers 1 Position the A25 and A26 test port couplers in the analyzer as shown 2 Install the test port coupler nuts item and using a 1 inch torque wrench tighten them to 72 in lbs 3 The cables will be installed later Figure 18 A25 and A26 Test Port Couplers Installation ...

Page 31: ...23 31 Install the New A23 and A24 SOMA 70s 1 Place the SOMA 70 mounting brackets item in the analyzer as shown 2 Using a T 10 TORX driver install three mounting screws item in each bracket Figure 19 SOMA 70 Brackets Installation ...

Page 32: ...64 90023 3 Position the A23 and A24 SOMA 70s on the brackets as shown 4 Using a T 10 TORX driver install two mounting screws item in each SOMA 70 5 The cables will be installed later Figure 20 A23 and A24 SOMA 70s Installation ...

Page 33: ...he A22 switch in the analyzer as shown 2 Using a T 10 TORX driver install the four mounting screws item Two screws were retained from removal of the A22 switch splitter and an additional two are provided 3 The cables will be installed later Figure 21 A22 Switch Installation ...

Page 34: ...by loosely installing the attachment screws item from the old mixer bias board Do not tighten the screws at this time 4 Using a T 10 TORX driver install the four new mixers onto the bracket using the screws item from the previously removed mixers Be sure to orient the mixers as shown and be sure that the DC feed through pins align properly with the mixer bias board 5 Using a T 10 TORX driver tight...

Page 35: ...emirigid cables Some flexing of the cables is necessary when installing the assembly Do not over bend them 8 Using a T 10 TORX driver install the four mounting screws item 9 Using a 5 16 inch torque wrench set to 10 inch lbs reconnect the four semirigid cables item and the four flexible cables item shown Observe the CAUTION above The remaining cables will be installed later Figure 23 A27 A28 A29 a...

Page 36: ...ble W71 to each cable tie mount with a cable tie as shown W70 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer W68 A26 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM W72 PORT 2 RCVR B IN to A30 channel B mixer W62 A24 SOMA 70 to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT W64 PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A26 test port 2 coupler W66 A24 SOMA 70 to REFERENCE 2 SOURCE OUT W67 A25 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM W69 PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A2...

Page 37: ...Installation Note E8364 90023 37 Ribbon cable A23 SOMA 70 to A16 test set motherboard J50 SOMA70_1 Shape and route this cable as shown Figure 24 New Cables Installation ...

Page 38: ...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 25 Receiver Deck Lowering ...

Page 39: ...e 1 There are two nameplates provided make sure you select the proper one for your analyzer an E8363B and E8364B upgrade to an E8361A an E8363C and E8364C upgrade to an E8361C 2 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 3 Loosely align the new nameplat...

Page 40: ...ive If necessary the surface can be cleaned with isopropol alcohol Install the New Overlay 1 Remove the protective backing from the new front panel overlay to expose the adhesive 2 Starting from either the left or right side loosely place the overlay in the recess on the lower front panel ensuring that it fits tightly against the recess edges 3 Once the overlay is properly aligned press it firmly ...

Page 41: ...e 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 4 Install the six semirigid jumpers W60 item on the front panel and using a 5 16 inch torque wrench tighten the connector nuts to 10 in lbs Figure 28 Front Panel ...

Page 42: ... a flat surface 2 Place the cover in position on the analyzer 3 Using a T 10 TORX driver install the eleven screws item Figure 29 Inner Cover Reinstallation NOTE The figure above shows the E8364B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8363C and E8364C front panel have a slightly different appearance and does not include a floppy disk drive ...

Page 43: ...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 30 Outer Cover Reinstallation NOTE The figure above shows the E8364B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8363C and E8...

Page 44: ...yboard enter the keyword obtained in Step 1 Obtain a Keyword and Verify the Information in the box provided Enter this keyword exactly as provided 6 Click Enter Model 7 Verify that the new model number displayed is correct then click YES BE CAREFUL Once you click YES the entry cannot be changed without first obtaining another keyword from Agilent If it is not correct click NO and repeat the repair...

Page 45: ...11 Performance Tests and System Verification 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 for the additional frequency range enabled by thi...

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