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Installation Note E8364-90022                                                                                                                         

 

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Contacting Agilent

Assistance with test and measurements needs and information on finding a local Agilent 
office are available on the Web at:

www.agilent.com/find/assist

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.

If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your Agilent field engineer.

About the Upgrade Kit

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 of the:

• E8364B/C PNA microwave network analyzer from 50 GHz to 67 GHz

This upgrade applies only to a standard PNA, with no optional hardware.

Products affected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8364B/C with no RF hardware options

Installation to be performed by  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent service center or personnel 

qualified by Agilent

Estimated installation time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 hours

Estimated adjustment time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 hour

Estimated full instrument calibration time  . . . . 4.5 hours

Summary of Contents for E8364-60105

Page 1: ...ersedes Print Date April 2007 Agilent Technologies Inc 2003 2004 2007 Installation Note Extended Frequency Range Upgrade Kit 50 GHz to 67 GHz Upgrade Kit Number E8364 60105 For E8364B C Microwave Network Analyzers WITHOUT the Configurable Test Set Option Option 014 ...

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: ...ou do not have access to the Internet please contact your Agilent field engineer About the Upgrade Kit 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 of the E8364B C PNA microwave network analyzer from 50 GHz to 67 GHz This upgrade applies only to a standard PNA with no optional hardware Products affect...

Page 4: ... GHz analyzer E8361C 1 E8361 80006 N A Front panel overlay no options 1 E8361 80002 A12 A12 source 20 1 E8361 60002 A17 LOMA 12 1 5087 7247 A18 MA 24 1 5087 7248 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 Channel R2 first...

Page 5: ...pler 1 E8361 20005 W6 A24 SOMA 70 to A26 test port 2 coupler 1 E8361 20006 W7 A23 SOMA 70 to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8361 20009 W8 A24 SOMA 70 to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8361 20010 W9 A25 test port 1 coupler to A27 channel A mixer 1 E8361 20007 W10 A26 test port 2 coupler to A30 channel B mixer 1 E8361 20008 W20 A8 fractional N synthesizer J106 to A17 LOMA 12 J2 1 E8361 20045 W21 A8 fractional N s...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...ate and Overlay Step 10 Reinstall the Inner and Outer Covers Step 11 Enter the New Model Number Step 12 Perform Post Upgrade Adjustments Tools Required for the Installation ESD Equipment and Supplies Required for the Installation Description Agilent Part Number T 10 TORX driver set to 9 in lbs N A T 20 TORX driver set to 21 in lbs N A 5 16 inch torque wrench set to 10 in lbs N A 1 inch torque wren...

Page 8: ...or 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 V8486A Adapter WR 15 to 1 85 mm m a V281B Adapter 1 85 mm f to 1 85 mm f b b The 1 85 mm connector has the same ruggedness and is ...

Page 9: ...s 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 cover off of the frame Figure 2 Outer Cover Removal NOTE The figure a...

Page 10: ...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 E8364B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8364C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not include a floppy disk drive ...

Page 11: ...ON To avoid damage to the semirigid cable item pull down on the cable from the bottom side of the analyzer to move it away while sliding out the A12 source 20 The cable has some spring to it and the RF pin could be damaged by the A12 source 20 Figure 4 A12 Source 20 Replacement NOTE The figure above shows the E8364B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8364C front panel has a slightly different ...

Page 12: ...022 3 Slide the new A12 source 20 into the analyzer while observing the CAUTION above Be sure that the assembly is seated completely into the A11 connector 4 Reconnect the semirigid cable and tighten with a 5 16 inch torque wrench ...

Page 13: ...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 5 Top Side to ...

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: ...e semirigid cables item from the A17 LOMA 10 Two of these cables should already be disconnected from step 4 2 Disconnect the ribbon 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...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...ard 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 Observe the CAUTION abo...

Page 18: ...d cable item from each detector Remove and discard these cables they will not be used 3 Remove the flexible cable item from each detector and discard them they will not be used 4 Using a T 10 TORX driver remove the three mounting screws item from each bracket to which the detectors are attached 5 Remove the brackets with the detectors attached from the analyzer and discard them they will not be us...

Page 19: ...g 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 Figure 11 A27...

Page 20: ...Using a 1 inch wrench remove the test port coupler nuts item from the front panel Retain the test port coupler nuts 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 A25 and A26 test port couplers from the analyzer Observe the CAUTION above Figure 12 A25...

Page 21: ... 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 screws removed previously is not reused 3 Usin...

Page 22: ...he cables is necessary when installing the assembly Do not over bend them 2 Using a T 10 TORX driver install 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 in 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 F...

Page 23: ... Couplers 1 Position the A25 and A26 test port couplers in the analyzer as shown 2 Install the test port coupler nuts item and with a 1 inch torque wrench tighten them to 72 in lbs 3 The cables will be installed later Figure 15 A25 and A26 Test Port Couplers Installation ...

Page 24: ...90022 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 16 SOMA 70 Brackets Installation ...

Page 25: ...shown 4 Using a T 10 TORX driver install two mounting screws item in each SOMA 70 5 Position a lid clamp item on each SOMA 70 6 Using a T 10 TORX driver install two screws item in the lid clamp on each SOMA 70 7 The cables will be installed later Figure 17 A23 and A24 SOMA 70s Installation ...

Page 26: ...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 18 A22 Switch Installation ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...semirigid 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 in 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 20 A27 A28 A29 an...

Page 29: ...mixer W6 A24 SOMA 70 to A26 test port 2 coupler W10 A26 test port 2 coupler to A30 channel B mixer W7 A23 SOMA 70 to A28 channel R1 mixer W5 A23 SOMA 70 to A25 test port 1 coupler W9 A25 test port coupler 1 to A27 channel A mixer W38 A23 SOMA 70 to A16 test set motherboard J204 R1 W39 A24 SOMA 70 to A16 test set motherboard J205 R2 Wrapped wire cable A22 switch to A16 test set motherboard J500 Rou...

Page 30: ...30 Installation Note E8364 90022 Figure 21 New Cables Installation ...

Page 31: ...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 22 Receiver Deck Lowering ...

Page 32: ...esive If necessary the surface can be cleaned with isopropol alcohol Install the New Nameplate 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 align the new nameplate over the recess in the front panel and apply lightly 3 Once the nameplate is pr...

Page 33: ... adhesive 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 f...

Page 34: ... up on 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 25 Inner Cover Reinstallation NOTE The figure above shows the E8364B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8364C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not include a floppy disk drive ...

Page 35: ...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 26 Outer Cover Reinstallation NOTE The figure above shows the E8364B front panel and floppy disk drive The E8364C ...

Page 36: ...he keyboard 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 that the New Model Number is Shown C...

Page 37: ...8 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 this...

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