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HP HP 83592A, Operating And Service Manual

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Page 1: ...s underutilized and idle equipment along with credit for buybacks and trade ins Custom engineering so your equipment works exactly as you specify Critical and expedited services Leasing Rentals Demos In stock Ready to ship TAR certified secure asset solutions Expert team I Trust guarantee I 100 satisfaction All trademarks brand names and brands appearing herein are the property of their respective...

Page 2: ...vides the best information we could find It may be incomplete or contain dated information and the scan quality may not be ideal If we find a better copy in the future we will add it to the Agilent website Support for Your Product Agilent no longer sells or supports this product You will find any other available product information on the Agilent Test Measurement website www tm agilent com Search ...

Page 3: ...PERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL HP 83592A RF PLUG IN 0 01 to 20 0 GHz j LJ _l Q LJ CJLIr 0 0 0 c HEWLETT PACKARD Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 4: ...Section 7 Manual Backdating For additional information about serial numbers refer to INSTRUMENTS COVERED BY MANUAL in Section 1 Copyright HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95401 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Part Number 83592 90076 Printed AUGUST 1987 SSI HEWLETT PACKARD Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisa...

Page 5: ...3 5 3 7 3 8 3 8 3 10 3 10 3 11 3 12 3 13 3 14 3 14 3 16 3 17 3 17 3 17 3 17 3 18 3 18 3 18 3 18 3 19 Alternate Sweep Mode HP IB Firmware Revision Number Phase Lock Operation Operator s Maintenance Plug In Error Codes Fuses Blue Service Tags Section 4 PERFORMANCE TESTS Introduction Equipment Required Operation Verification Test Records Related Adjustments Test Sequence Calibration Cycle 4 1 Frequen...

Page 6: ...tal Interface Assembly 8 57 Introduction 8 57 General Troubleshooting 8 57 RF Plug In Self Test 8 58 Error Code E001 8 59 Other Error Codes 8 60 No Error Code 8 61 Address Decoder 8 62 Plug In Interface 8 63 Interrupt TImer PIA 8 63 A3 Digital Interface Circuit Description 8 65 General 8 65 Sweep Oscillator Interface Block A 8 65 Address Decoder Block B 8 65 ROM Block C 8 67 200 kHz Clock Block D ...

Page 7: ... 8 135 8 135 8 135 8 135 8 136 8 136 8 136 8 136 8 137 8 138 8 139 8 147 8 147 8 147 8 147 8 150 8 152 8 152 8 155 8 155 8 155 8 155 8 156 8 157 8 157 8 158 8 158 8 169 8 169 General Sweep Circuitry Delay Compensation YO Drive Circuits Digital Control 10V Reference 5V Regulator CW Filter A8 YO Dnver A9 Reference Resistor Circuit Description General Address Decoder and Data Latch Block A Scaled Vol...

Page 8: ...ct is to be energized via an auto transformer make sure the common terminal is connected to the neutral grounded side of the mains supply SERVICING Indicates hazardous voltages WARNING WARNING Indicates earth ground terminal The WARNING sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to a pro cedure practice or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in personal injury Do not...

Page 9: ...Figure l l HP 83592A KF Plug in 1 0 General Information HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 10: ...tion contains procedures to verify published HP 83592A specifications SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS This section contains procedures to adjust and align the HP 83592A after repair or if the instrument fails a performance test SECTION 6 REPLACEABLE PARTS This section contains information required to order all replace able parts and assemblies SECTION 7 MANUAL BACKDATING This section contains information on...

Page 11: ...aximum leveled power Harmonics in dB below carrier Non Harmonics Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 5MHz2 15MHz2 15MHz2 5 of sweep width Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 10dBm 10dBm 1 5 dB 17dB 15dB 14dB Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 0 9dB 200 kHz 100 kHz 5kHz 25dB 25dB 2 4 to 7 0 5 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz 5 of sweep width 2 4 to 7 0 10dBm 8 5 dBm 13dB 1 5dB 15dB 13dB 2 4 to 7 0 0 7dB 200 kHz 100 kHz 5kHz...

Page 12: ...S1 Minimum Sweep Time over full band 25 ms Minimum Sweep Time over single band 10 ms Band Switch Points internal band switch points at approximately 24 GHz 7 0 GHz and 13 5 GHz RF Ouput Connector type N female 1 Unless otherwise noted all specifications are at the RF OUTPUT connector and at 0 to 55 C 2 Accuracy when calibrated with the FREQ CAL adjustment 3 For temperatures greater than 25 C maxim...

Page 13: ...tor4 Sweep time 100 ms Power Meters Residual AM In 100 kHz Bandwidth in dB below carrier and at specified maximum leveled power Spurious Signals in dB below carrier and at specified maximum leveled power Harmonics and Subharmonics Non Harmonics Output SWR internally leveled With Option 002 Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 2MHz2 15 MHz 5 MHz 2 MHz 200kHz C 100 kHz Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 0 2...

Page 14: ...k Mode Input Impedance 2000 Ohms nominal GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Frequency Reference Output selectable 1V GHz 25 mV 0 01 to 18 GHz or 0 5V GHz 25 mV 0 01 to 20 GHz rear panel BNC output Auxiliary Output rear panel 2 3 to 7 GHz fundamental oscillator output nominally 0 dBm Weight Net 60 kg 13 2 Ib Shipping 9 2 kg 20 Ib 1 Unless otherwise noted all characteristics are at the RF OUTPUT connector and ...

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Page 16: ... that contains information documenting the differences In addition to change information the supplement may contain replacement information that applies to all instruments regardless of their serial number To keep this manual as current as possible periodically request the latest manual changes supple ment The supplement for this manual is keyed to its print date and part number which appear on th...

Page 17: ...panel instead of the front panel Option W30 Extended Service Option W30 adds two additional years of return to HP hardware support to follow the first year of warranty Option W30 can be ordered at the time of sale only Instruments ordered with Option W30 are identified on the serial number label or on a special identification label supplied with the instru ment Option 910 Extra Operating and Servi...

Page 18: ... compatible with the HP 8756A and 8757A scalar network ana lyzers HP 8510A Vector Network Analyzer The HP 8350 83592A combination is compatible with the HP 8510A vector network analyzer Millimeter Wave Source Modules The HP 8350 83592A combination is compatible with the HP 83550 series millimeter wave source modules when used with an HP 8349B microwave amplifier RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT Table 1 ...

Page 19: ...to Type N f Type N f to SMA f SMA f to SMA f 3 5 mm f to Type N m 3 5 mm f to Type N f 3 5 mm m to 3 5 mm m 3 5 mm f to 3 5 mm f Removes HP 8350 front panel hold down plate hex screws 16 pin 1C test clip 20 pin 1C test clip 40 pin 1C test clip Table 1 4 Recommended Test Equipment 1 of 2 Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model Use Sweep Oscillator Digital Voltmeter DVM Scalar Network A...

Page 20: ...t Power 20 dBm Attenuation 10 dB 0 5 dB 3dB 0 5dB 6dB 0 5dB 20 dB 0 5dB Frequency Range 0 01 to 26 5 GHz Nominal Coupling s 22 dB Maximum Coupling Variation 1 dB Minimum Directivity 26 dB Dual Channel Bandwidth DC to 100 MHz Vertical Sensitivity ss5m V DIV Horizontal Sweep Range sO I S DIV External Sweep Capability Frequency Range 0 01 to 26 5 GHz Incremental Attenuation Oto70dBin10dBsteps Calibra...

Page 21: ...1COpt 013 K281C 1250 0780 1250 1534 1250 1743 1250 1781 1250 1745 1250 1749 Description Type N m to 3 5 mm f Type N m to BNC m 8MB f to BNC m Waveguide to Coax 12 4 to 18 0 GHz Waveguide to Coax 18 0 to 26 5 GHz BNC f to Type N m BNC m to Type N f Type N m to 3 5 mm m BNC Tee Type N f to 3 5 mm 0 3 5 mm f to 3 5 mm f General Information HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guarante...

Page 22: ... RHG Electronics Part No DMS 1 26 RGH Electronics Laboratories Inc Deer Park NY 11729 Adapter Type N m to 3 5 mm m Adapter 3 5 mm m to 3 5 mm m Figure 1 3 Delay Line Discriminator HP11667B 83550 20034 1250 1200 0955 0307 1250 1743 1250 1748 HP 83592A General Information Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 23: ...ons exist The instrument does not pass the performance tests and using the troubleshooting procedures in Section 8 you cannot correct the problem The instrument does not pass the performance tests and you do not wish to troubleshoot the instrument yourself The shipping contents are incomplete There is mechanical damage or defect Notify the carrier if the shipping container is damaged or if the cus...

Page 24: ...number for each connector An industry identification The HP part number of a mating connector The part number of an alternate source for the mating connector Table 2 1 HP 83592A Mating Connectors HP 83592A Connector Connector Name J1 RF OUTPUT J2 EXT MTR ALC INPUT J3 AUX OUTPUT J4 PULSE IN J51 0 0 5 V GHz P1 POWER SUPPLY INTERFACE P2 RF PLUG IN INTERFACE HP Part No 5061 5304 1250 0118 5061 5304 12...

Page 25: ... prevent damage remove all connectors and accessories from the HP 83592A front and rear panel connectors 3 Position the plug in latching handle In the fully raised position The handle should raise easily and hold in that position by spring tension 4 Ensure that the HP 8350 plug in channel is clear align the RF plug in in the channel and slide it carefully into place It should slide back easily wit...

Page 26: ...ing container securely 5 Mark the shipping container FRAGILE Returning Instrument for Service If you ship the instrument to a Hewlett Packard office or service center please include a blue service tag found at the end of Section 3 on which you provide the following information 1 Your company name and address 2 A technical contact person within your company and their complete phone number 3 The com...

Page 27: ...0V RETURN 40V SENSE 40V RETURN AM INPUT W12 NC 10V RETURN 20V SENSE 20V RETURN 10V 10V RETURN SENSE 40V 40V RETURN SENSE Figure 2 1 Interface Signals on Rear Panel Connector PI HP 83592A Installation Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 28: ...N INTERFACE CONNECTOR P2 Figure 2 2 Interface Signals on Rear Panel Connector P2 Front View Installation HP83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 29: ...0 3406 9222 0352 Outer Carton Inner Carton Side Pads Corrugated Cardboard Foam Pads Poly Bag to cover instrument Figure 2 3 Packaging for Shipment Using Factory Packaging Materials HP83592A Installation Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 30: ...e selection switch Operator s checks Millimeter wave applications Front panel frequency calibration RF output power peaking Internal crystal detector and power meter leveling External FM and AM modulation RF power control Option 002 step attenuator Alternate sweep mode HP IB Firmware revision number Phase Lock Operation OPERATOR S MAINTENANCE includes information on Plug in error codes Fuses Servi...

Page 31: ... ms This allows enough time for the bandswitch operation and for fundamental oscillator settling time The time required to switch from one frequency band to another is fixed approximately 15 ms therefore SWEEP TIME indicates only the time of the actual frequency sweep As the sweep time is reduced to a minimum of 10 ms the bandswitch time becomes significant with respect to the actual frequency swe...

Page 32: ...ify the center frequency output of the plug in These parameters give the CF DAC a resolution of 0 024 2 4 mV over the full band including overrange Resolution of center frequency is enhanced by a summed voltage generated by an 8 bit 256 points vernier DAC Vernier range is set to 0 048 of RF plug in bandwidth including overrange Vernier resolution is determined by dividing 0 048 bandwidth by 256 on...

Page 33: ...n is provided for sweep widths less than 1 64 of the full band range At these sweep widths the resolution is further improved to 0 0015 of the full band Display Resolution Center frequency is always displayed with 1 MHz resolution Likewise vernier values are always displayed at a 10 kHz resolution The display resolutions for AF values vary with sweep width Table 3 2 shows the AF mode displayed res...

Page 34: ...REQ CAL Fine frequency adjust used for frequency calibration 8 RF OUTPUT Type N 50 ohm RF output connector rear panel on option 004 9 RF ON OFF Used when zeroing a power meter or referencing an X Y recorder 10 CW FILTER In CW mode enables an oscillator filter to remove high frequency noise at the RF output automatically disabled in swept mode 11 POWER SWEEP Used to set an increase in the power per...

Page 35: ... SLOPE Locks ALC loop Allows independent control of option 002 internal step attenuator 14 POWER CONTROL KNOB Used to control power level power sweep peak or slope 15 POWER DISPLAY Provides a readout of the selected power in dBm dB GHz or dB SWP to a tenth of a dB dBm 16 PLUG IN LATCH HANDLE Used to remove install and latch the RF plug in in the HP 8350 sweep oscillator 3 6 Operation HP 83592A Art...

Page 36: ...front panel EXT ALC connector on Option 004 plug ins 4 RF OUTPUT Replaces front panel RF output connector in Option 004 plug ins 5 AUX OUTPUT Type N 50 ohm connector that provides a 2 3 to 7 0 GHz fundamental oscillator output at approximately 0 dBm 6 Serial Number Plate Contains a ten digit serial number for use in any correspondence con cerning the plug in and applicable option number s 7 RF Plu...

Page 37: ...ions you can select other operating modes Table 3 3 defines each switch segment and the position of each for the different operating modes Table 3 3 defines each switch segment and the position of each for the different operating modes NOTE Configuration switch settings override the HP 8350 non volatile memory settings at instru ment preset If you change the switch settings you must press INSTR PR...

Page 38: ... x x x 2 x x x x x x 3 x x x x x x 4 1 0 x x x x 5 x x 1 0 x x 6 x x x x x x 7 x x x x 1 0 8 x x x x x x Switch A3S1 is set from the factory as follows Switch No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 if Option 002 installed 0 if Option 002 not Installed Position 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NOTES Switch positions 1 Open High 0 Closed Low Ground X Don t Care Component Side A3S1 OPEN 1 CLOSED HP 83592A Operation Artisan Scientific Qu...

Page 39: ...PERATOR S CHECKS The operator s check portion local and remote of the HP 8350 Sweep Oscillator Operating and Service Manual provides a quick evaluation of the main functions of both the HP 8350 and the 83592A If the instruments do not pass the operator s checks the trouble may be in either unit If you suspect the RF plug in refer to the troubleshooting paragraphs located in Section 8 Operation HP ...

Page 40: ...erence output is switch selectable on the A2 interface assembly For details on millimeter wave applications refer to the HP 83590 Series Source System Guide located in any millimeter wave source module manual SMEEP OSCILLRTOR RF PLUG IN HICROURVE RHPLIFIER HH URVE SOURCE HODULE LEVELED OUTPUT Figure 3 5 Typical millimeter wave test set up CAUTION w www w t Turn the HP 8349B AC power OFF before con...

Page 41: ...50 HP 5343A HP 8493C Option 010 HP Part No 1250 1744 Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3 6 Turn on the instruments and let them warm up for at least 30 minutes Ensure that the RF output power is on either by instrument preset or by using the RF on off key 2 On the HP 8350 press INSTR PRESET CW 5 0 MHz 3 On the HP 83592A adjust the FREQ CAL control for a frequency counter display...

Page 42: ...weep Oscillator Mainframe Power Meter Power Sensor HP 8350 HP436A HP 8485A Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3 7 and allow the instruments to warm up for at least 30 minutes 2 On the HP 83592A increase the RF output power until it becomes unleveled or select external leveling without an external detector connected 3 On the HP 8350 press START 2 4 GHz 4 On the HP 83592A press SHI...

Page 43: ...rectional coupler and a negative output crystal detector The advantage of a directional coupler is that it does not have as great a coupled loss as the 6 dB Insertion loss with the power splitter so you can obtain a higher maximum leveled output power however It will typically have more ripple and slope SWEEP OSCILLRTOR RF PLUG IN OSCILLOSCOPE POKER HETER POMER SPLITTER Figure 3 8 External Crystal...

Page 44: ...the point marked leveled power output in Figure 3 8 NOTE Between 10 and 50 MHz RF feedthrough as high as 3 dB may be observed on the envelope of the video output During external leveling between 10 and 50 MHz the RF feedthrough can be damped out by inserting the circuit shown in Figure 3 9 in the line to the RF plug in EXT ALC INPUT of the RF plug in HP10110A BNC M TO DUAL BANANA POST HP 101 IDA T...

Page 45: ...ment Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Oscilloscope Power Meter Power Sensor Crystal Detector Power Splitter 10 dB Attenuator Adapter Type N m to 3 5 mm m HP 8350 HP1741A HP 436A 438A HP 8485A HP 8473C HP11667B HP8491B Opt010 HP Part No 1250 1743 Procedure 1 Turn on the instruments and allow 30 minutes for warm up 2 Zero and calibrate the power meter sensor 3 On the HP 8350 Press INSTR PRESET Set SWEEP T...

Page 46: ...r to Table 3 3 EXTERNAL AM There are two types of external amplitude modulation Pulse Modulation Pulsed or square wave modulation can be applied to the HP 83592A rear panel PULSE IN connector This input provides an on off power ratio of greater than 30 dB below specified maximum leveled power For the best pulse modulation performance set the RF output power at 20 dBm unleveled With this power sett...

Page 47: ...center of the key You can set the HP 83592A to have either maximum specified power or RF power OFF at INSTR PRESET Refer to Table 3 3 for the proper configuration switch setting Power Sweep When this function is enabled LED on the RF output power can be swept with a linear increase in power per sweep dB SWP The level of the power sweep starting point is the power level pro grammed before the power...

Page 48: ...ffecting the ALC settings Data can be entered using the keyboard step keys or the RF plug in RPG and the display indicates the attenuator setting 0 0 10 0 20 0 30 0 40 0 or 50 0 are the possible values Note that the keyboard entries are truncated down to a multiple of 10 dB The sum of the independent ALC power level SHIFT POWER SWEEP and the independent attenuator setting SHIFT SLOPE equal the RF ...

Page 49: ...uning is required The HP 8350 sweep oscillator and the HP 5344S microwave source synchronizer must be set to the same HP IB address NOTE This set up can be used for phase locking from 0 01 to 18 0 GHz the range of the HP 11691D directional coupler For phaselocking without the use of a broadband coupling device the 83592A rear panel AUX OUTPUT fundamental oscillator frequency signal can be used PRO...

Page 50: ...P IB switch to the left SYS CONT 5 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRESET Press CW FILTER to turn it off Press POWER LEVEL and set a power level between 0 and 5 dBm 6 On the microwave source synchronizer Check that both MANUAL LOCK and AUTO LOCK are set to off pushbutton LEDs off Verify that the front panel CONT lamp is on 7 Press MODE until the CW annunciator lights The MODE key wi...

Page 51: ...HP 83592A and indicate a possible failure in the RF plug in Refer to Section 8 for more information FUSES HP 83592A power supplies are fused in the HP 8350 sweep oscillator Refer to the HP 8350 Sweep Oscillator Operating and Service Manual for fuse locations and replacement instructions BLUE SERVICE TAGS If the HP 83592A requires service you can send the instrument to your local HP service organiz...

Page 52: ... S OTHER DNONE DCABLE S DPOWER CABLE DADAPTER S OTHER 11 HEWLETT PACKARD ryKl neWLETT mL HM PACKARD E HEWLETT PACKARD Should one of your HP Instruments need repair the HP service organization Is ready to serve you However you can help us serve you more effectively When sending an Instrument to HP for repair please fill out this card and attach it to the product Increased repair efficiency and redu...

Page 53: ...9320 3896 Printed in US A 9320 3896 Printed in U S A 9120 3896 Printed in USA Service needed DCALIBRATION ONLY D REPAIR D REPAIR CAL Service needed DCALIBRATION ONLY D REPAIR D REPAIR CAL Service needed DCALIBRATION ONLY D REPAIR D REPAIR CAL OTHER OTHER OTHER Observed symtoms problems FAILURE MODE IS DCONSTANT D INTERMITTENT SENSITIVE TO D COLD D HEAT D VIBRATION FAILURE 5 IVIPTOMS SPECIAL CONTRO...

Page 54: ... the recom mended model OPERATION VERIFICATION Operation Verification consists of performing the following tests Frequency Range and Accuracy Output Amplitude The HP IB functions can be verified using the program listed in Section IV of the HP 8350 Operating and Service Manual These tests provide reasonable assurance that the sweep oscillator and plug in are functioning prop erly and should meet t...

Page 55: ...liminary Frequency Accuracy 5 5 YO Retrace Compensation 5 6 YO Delay Compensation 5 10 Band Overlap Compensation 5 1 10 Volt Reference on A8 YO Driver 5 2 Sweep Control Adjustments 5 3 YO and SYTM DAC Calibration 5 4 Preliminary Frequency Accuracy 5 5 YO Retrace Compensation 5 6 YO Delay Compensation 5 10 Band Overlap Compensation 4 2 Output Amplitude Maximum Leveled Power Output Power Variations ...

Page 56: ...ck frequency range and accuracy in the CW mode The frequency counter is also used to check swept frequency accuracy and markers in the START STOP mode SUEEP OSCXLLRTOR RF PLUG IN CNTR TRIG FREQUENCY COUNTER RDRPTER TTPE N H TO 3 SHHCF Figure 4 1 Frequency Range and CW Accuracy Test Setup EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Frequency Counter 10 dB Attenuator Adapter Type N m to 3 5 mm f Adapter Ty...

Page 57: ...counter reads 10 00 MHz or lower Record this reading on the test record 4 Set the CW control to the high end frequency of the RF plug in If the frequency counter reads lower than 20 0 GHz rotate the CW control clockwise until the frequency counter reads 20 000 GHz or higher Record this reading on the test record CW Frequency Accuracy Table 4 2 CW Frequency Accuracy Bands Accuracy Band 0 5 MHz 10MH...

Page 58: ...Accuracy Table 4 4 Frequency Marker Accuracy Band Full Band Band 0 Band1 Band 2 Band 3 Sweep Range Start Stop 0 01 to 20 GHz 0 01 to 24 GHz 2 4 to 7 0 GHz 7 to 13 5 GHz 13 5 to 20 GHz Marker Frequencies M1 1 GHz 1 GHz 3 0 GHz 8 0 GHz 15 0 GHz M2 4 GHz 2 GHz 6 0GHz 12 GHz 180 GHz M3 8 GHz M4 14 GHz MS 18 GHz Tolerance 150 MHz 26 MHz 43 MHz 58 MHz 63 MHz 11 On the HP 8350 press INSTR PRESET Set the ...

Page 59: ... N m to BNC m Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to 3 5 mm f Adapters Waveguide to Coax 12 4 to 18 0 GHz 18 0 to 26 5 GHz HP 8350 HP 8473C HP 5343A HP 1741 A HP Part No HP Part No HP Part No HP 536A HP 537A HP 532A HP K532A 1250 1533 1250 0778 1250 1744 HP P281C Option 013 HP K281C PROCEDURE 1A Connect equipment as shown in Figure 4 1A Use the frequency meter necessary to cover the test...

Page 60: ...curacy 3A Adjust the frequency meter to move the notch on oscilloscope trace to the start frequency Check and record corrected frequency meter reading on test record 4A Adjust frequency meter to move the notch on oscilloscope trace to the stop frequency Check and record corrected frequency meter reading on test record Frequency Marker Accuracy 5A On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRES...

Page 61: ... 14dB 1 6dB Minimum Settable Power 5 dBm With Option 002 75 dBm Power Variation at specified Maximum Leveled Power or below Specification Internally Leveled Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 09dB 2 4 to 7 0 0 7 dB 7 0 to 13 5 07dB 13 5 to 20 0 0 8dB DESCRIPTION A power meter is used to check power level accuracy maximum leveled output power and power variations SUEEP OSCILLRTOR RF PLUG IN POUER DETE...

Page 62: ... Power Settings Frequency Range 0 01 to 2 4 GHz 2 4 to 7 0 GHz 7 0 to 13 5 GHz 13 5to18 6GHz 18 6 to 20 GHz Maximum Leveled Power Standard 10 dBm 10 dBm 10dBm 10 dBm 8 dBm Option 002 10 dBm 8 5 dBm 8 dBm 7 dBm 5 dBm Power Sweep Range Standard 15dB SWP 15dB SWP 15 dB SWP 15dB SWP 12 dB SWP Option 002 14 dB SWP 13 dB SWP 13 dB SWP 12 dB SWP 9 dB SWP Power Level Accuracy Standard 1 5dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 ...

Page 63: ...el for the first frequency range listed in Table 4 6 Slowly tune the FREQUENCY TIME control through the entire frequency range Note and record the maximum power deviation on the test record 9 On the power meter press dBm Record the data on the test record 10 Repeat steps 7 through 9 for the remaining frequency range settings in Table 4 6 Power Level Accuracy 11 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in S...

Page 64: ...ght off Observe the power meter display to verify a power sweep from at least 5 dBm to 10 dBm Record the power meter level change from start to stop frequencies on the test record 18 Press POWER SWEEP to turn the power sweep function off 19 Repeat steps 16 through 18 at the remaining frequency ranges listed in Table 4 5 Record the results of the power meter level change from start to stop frequenc...

Page 65: ... to output power level changes and load impedance changes EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Frequency Counter 10 dB Attenuator Short 3 dB Attenuator 16 dB Coupler Type N m to 3 5 mm m Adapter Type N m to BNC m Adapter Type N m to 3 5 mm f HP 8350 HP 5343A HP 8493C Option 010 HP 11565A HP 8493C Option 003 HP Part No 0955 0125 HP Part No 1250 1743 HP Part No 1250 1533 HP Part No 1250 1744 Perform...

Page 66: ...the test 3 On the frequency counter rotate the SAMPLE RATE knob to HOLD Press SET OFS MHz Blue Key Rotate the frequency counter SAMPLE RATE knob counterclockwise to its original position 4 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in press POWER LEVEL 1 0 dBm 5 Verify that the frequency change is less than that given in Table 4 7 Record the reading on the test record Reset the RF plug in output power to 0 d...

Page 67: ...TE knob to HOLD Press SET OFS MHz Blue Key Rotate the frequency counter SAMPLE RATE knob counterclockwise to its original position 10 Move the adjustable short through its range and observe the frequency counter for the greatest positive and negative frequency change Check that the peak to peak change is less than that given in Table 4 8 Record the reading on the test record 11 Repeat steps 8 thro...

Page 68: ... measuring receiver SNEEP OSCILLRTOR RF PLUG IN SIGNRL RNRLTZER HERSURING RECEIVER 0 0 D DDDDDO 0000 0 ODODO P DDDD r on pDDDD a Q Q ooopap a 0 0 D D 50 OHM INPUT 0 RDRPTER BNC F TO TYPE N H Figure 4 5 Residual FM Test Setup EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Spectrum Analyzer Measuring Receiver Adapter BNC f to Type N m HP 8350 HP 8566B HP 8902A HP Part No 1250 0780 HP 83592A Performance Tests ...

Page 69: ...gnal in the center of the screen Then press FREQUENCY SPAN 0 GHz The spectrum analyzer is now being used as a down converter only 4 On the measuring receiver press the following keys INSTRUMENT PRESET HIGH PASS FILTER 50 Hz LOW PASS FILTER 15 kHZ FM AUTOMATIC OPERATION PEAK PEAK HOLD Wait 30 seconds and record the displayed residual FM on the test record 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 with the CW of t...

Page 70: ...idual FM Test Setup EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Spectrum Analyzer HP 8350 HP 8566B PROCEDURE 1A Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 5A Allow equipment to warm up for 30 minutes 2A On the sweep oscillator RF plug in press the following keys INSTR PRESET CW 4 GHz 3A On the spectrum analyzer press the following keys INSTRUMENT PRESET CENTER FREQUENCY 4 GHz FREQUENCY SPAN 5 0 MHz PEAK ...

Page 71: ...bottom screen Refer to Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 Residual FM Signal as displayed on a Spectrum Analyzer 5A Note the maximum peak to peak deviation to verify the residual FM is within tolerance and record the data on the test record NOTE The vertical sensitivity 5th through 8th graticules only is 11 1 kHz div 6A Repeat steps 2A through 5A with the CW of the sweep oscillator RF plug in and the center fr...

Page 72: ...e sweep oscillator is displayed on a spectrum analyzer to verify that harmonic and non harmonic spurious signals are at or below the specified level SMEEP OSCILLATOR RF PLUO IN SIONRL HNRLTZER Figure 4 7 Spurious Signals Test Setup EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Spectrum Analyzer HP 8350 HP 8566B PROCEDURE 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 7 and allow at least one hour warm up HP ...

Page 73: ...etermine if a signal is a mixing product increase the spectrum analyzer input attenuation by 10 dB and note if the signal decreases in amplitude by 10 dB Return the attenuation to the original position If the signal in question comes from an external source it will change by 10 dB as the attenuation is increased If the signal in question originates in the spectrum analyzer the signal level will ch...

Page 74: ...directly on a spectrum analyzer The deviation at higher frequencies is mea sured using a delay line discriminator and an oscilloscope to observe an increase in the modulation until distortion occurs The frequency change is measured on a frequency counter so OHH FEEDTHROUQH crn l D T FM SMEEP OSCILLRTOR RF PLUG IN SIGNRL RNRLYZER FUNCTION BENERRTOR 50 OHM OUTPUT Figure 4 8 100 Hz External Frequency...

Page 75: ... up for 30 minutes 3 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRESET and CW 1 GHz Press DISPL BLANK to turn off the display blanking light off Press CW FILTER to turn the filter off light off 4 On the spectrum analyzer press INSTRUMENT PRESET 0 2 5 GHz PEAK SEARCH SIGNAL TRACK MKR CF FREQUENCY SPAN 1 GHz SIGNAL TRACK 5 On the function generator synthesizer Set the frequency to a 100 Hz sinew...

Page 76: ... as observed on Channel A of the oscilloscope Note the frequency counter reading 11 Connect the function generator synthesizer output to the rear panel FM INPUT and adjust the oscilloscope Channel A for a clear display of the function generator synthesizer sinewave If the output is offset the test is invalid 12 On the function generator synthesizer increase the output amplitude until the deviation...

Page 77: ... difference between the frequency counter reading in step 10 and the readings in step 14 Verify that the difference is greater than 7 MHz Record this reading on the test record 16 Set the function generator synthesizer to 2 MHz then 10 MHz repeating steps 9 through 15 for each frequency and record the results on the test record 4 24 Performance Tests HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrument...

Page 78: ...tup EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe 10 dB Attenuator Spectrum Analyzer Adapter Type N m to 3 5 mm f Adapter Type N m to 3 5 mm m HP 8350 HP 8493C Option 010 HP 8566B HP Part No 1250 1744 HP Part No 1250 1743 PROCEDURE 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 10 Turn all instruments on and allow them to warm up for 30 minutes 2 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRESET CW 4 GHz...

Page 79: ...ec For 27 775 kHz SWEEP TIME 5 0 psec 4 On the spectrum analyzer adjust the reference level if necessary to set the signal to the top of the display Adjust the video trigger LEVEL for a stable signal Verify that the On Off ratio peak to peak signal variation is greater than the value given on the test record 5 Verify that the square wave symmetry is between 40 and 60 percent Record the data on the...

Page 80: ... 9 1 5 30 0 9 12 25 40 1 8 2 0 3 0 50 2 0 23 32 60 2 2 2 5 3 3 70 2 3 2 8 3 5 DESCRIPTION The HP 83592A RF output is compared to a specially calibrated attenuator and displayed on a spec trum analyzer SUEEP OSCILLRTOR RORPTER 3 5HHCH TO TTPE MtB Figure 4 11 Attenuator Accuracy Test Setup HP 83592A Performance Tests Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan sci...

Page 81: ...s the following keys INSTRUMENT PRESET CENTER FREQUENCY 5 GHz ATTEN 0 dBm REFERENCE LEVEL 7 0 dBm RES BW 1 0 0 kHz VIDEO BW 1 0 kHz FREQUENCY SPAN until the signal is in view VIDEO BW 1 0 0 Hz ENTER dB DIV 2 dBm 5 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press POWER LEVEL STEP SIZE 1 0 dBm 6 Note the actual attenuation values on the step attenuator calibration report option 890 at the frequency and atte...

Page 82: ...ading the measurement Record the power level variation from the spectrum analyzer display window 10 Algebraically add the attenuation error and deviation from the 0 reference and record the sum in Table 4 10 Repeat steps 8 through 10 for the other attenuation values 11 Repeat the entire procedure with the sweep oscillator RF plug in CW and the spectrum analyzer CF set to 15 GHz and then again for ...

Page 83: ...W Frequency 14 0 GHz CW Frequency O O GHz Start 10 MHz 50 MHz Stop 20 GHz 50 MHz Start 10 MHz 15MHz Stop 2 4 GHz 15MHz Start 2 4 GHz 20 MHz Stop 7 0 GHz 20 MHz Start 7 0 GHz 25 MHz Stop 13 5 GHz t 25 MHz Start 13 5 GHz 30 MHz Stop 20 0 GHz 30 MHz LOWER LIMIT 5 MHz 995 GHz 2 395 GHz 3 995 GHz 2 495 GHz 6 995 GHz 9 99 GHz 7 09 GHz 13 49 GHz 16 99 GHz 13 99 GHz 19 99 GHz 0MHz 19 950 GHz 0MHz 2 385 GH...

Page 84: ...GHz M5 at 18 GHz M1at 1 GHz M2 at 2 GHz M1at 3 GHz M2 at 6 GHz M1at 8 GHz M2 at 12 GHz M at 15 GHz M2 at 18 GHz 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 8dBm 10 0dBm 10 0dBm 10 0dBm 8 0 dBm LOWER LIMIT 85 GHz 3 85 GHz 7 85 GHz 13 85 GHz 17 85 GHz 974 GHz 1 974 GHz 2 957 GHz 5 957 GHz 7 942 GHz 11 942 GHz 14 937 GHz 17 937 GHz 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 8dBm 9 1 dBm 9 3 dBm 9 3 dBm 7 2 dBm MEASURED VALUE UPPER LIMIT 1...

Page 85: ... 5 dBm 2 5 dBm 0 5 dBm 1 5 dBm 3 5 dBm 5 5 dBm 6 5 dBm 8 7 dBm 6 7 dBm 4 7 dBm 2 7 dBm 0 7 dBm 1 3 dBm 3 3 dBm 5 3 dBm 6 3 dBm 8 7 dBm 6 7 dBm 4 7 dBm 2 7 dBm 0 7 dBm 1 3 dBm 3 3 dBm 5 3 dBm 6 3 dBm MEASURED VALUE UPPER LIMIT 11 5 dBm 9 5 dBm 7 5 dBm 5 5 dBm 3 5 dBm 1 5 dBm 05 dBm 2 5 dBm 3 5 dBm 11 3 dBm 9 3 dBm 7 3 dBm 5 3 dBm 3 3 dBm 1 3 dBm 0 7 dBm 27 dBm 3 7 dBm 11 3 dBm 9 3 dBm 7 3 dBm 5 3 d...

Page 86: ...2 4 GHz 2 4 to 7 0 GHz 7 0 to 13 5 GHz 13 5to18 6GHz 18 6 to 20 GHz 10dBm 8 5 dBm 8 0 dBm 7 0 dBm 5 0 dBm LOWER LIMIT 8 6 dBm 6 6 dBm 4 6 dBm 2 6 dBm 0 6 dBm 1 4dBm 3 4 dBm 5 4 dBm 6 4 dBm 6 6 dBm 4 6 dBm 2 6 dBm 06 dBm 1 4dBm 3 4 dBm 5 4 dBm 6 4 dBm 15 dB 15 dB 15 dB 15 dB 12 dB 10dBm 8 5 dBm 8 0 dBm 7 0 dBm 5 0 dBm MEASURED VALUE UPPER LIMIT 11 4 dBm 9 4 dBm 7 4 dBm 5 4 dBm 3 4 dBm 1 4dBm 0 6 dB...

Page 87: ...dBm 4 0 dBm 2 0 dBm OdBm 20 dBm 4 0 dBm 5 0 dBm LOWER LIMIT 9 1 dBm 7 8 dBm 7 3 dBm 4 2 dBm 8 3 dBm 6 3 dBm 4 3 dBm 2 3 dBm 0 3 dBm 1 7 dBm 3 7 dBm 5 7 dBm 6 7 dBm 7 0 dBm 5 0 dBm 3 0 dBm 1 0 dBm 1 0 dBm 3 0 dBm 5 0 dBm 6 5 dBm 6 5 dBm 4 5 dBm 2 5 dBm 0 5 dBm 1 5 dBm 3 5 dBm 5 5 dBm 6 5 dBm MEASURED VALUE UPPER LIMIT 10 1 dBm 9 2 dBm 87 dBm 5 8 dBm 11 7 dBm 9 7 dBm 77 dBm 5 7 dBm 37 dBm 1 7 dBm 0 ...

Page 88: ... to 2 4 GHz 2 4 to 7 0 GHz 7 0 to 13 5 GHz 13 5to18 6GHz 18 6 to 20 GHz 1 0 GHz 6 0 GHz 12 0 GHz 18 0 GHz LOWER LIMIT 5 4 dBm 34 dBm 1 4 dBm 0 6 dBm 26 dBm 46 dBm 6 6 dBm 3 4 dBm 1 4 dBm 0 6 dBm 2 6 dBm 46 dBm 6 6 dBm 14 dB 13 dB 13 dB 12 dB 9dB 9998 GHz 5 9998 GHz 11 9996 GHz 17 9994 GHz MEASURED VALUE UPPER LIMIT 8 6 dBm 66 dBm 4 6 dBm 2 6 dBm 06 dBm 1 4 dBm 34 dBm 6 6 dBm 4 6 dBm 2 6 dBm 0 6 dB...

Page 89: ... CW 1 GHz CW 4 GHz CWIOGHz CW15GHZ 0 01 to 2 4 GHz 2 4 to 7 0 GHz 7 0 to 13 5 GHz 13 5 to 20 GHz 0 01 to 2 4 GHz 2 4 to 7 0 GHz 7 0 to 13 5 GHz 13 5 to 20 GHz DC to 100 Hz 100 Hz to 1 MHz 1 MHz to 2 MHz 2 MHz to 10 MHz On Off Ratio Symmetry LOWER LIMIT 9999 GHz 5 9999 GHz 11 9998 GHz 17 9997 GHz 20dBc 25dBc 25dBc 25dBc 25dBc 50dBc 50dBc 50dBc 988 GHz 993 GHz 995 GHz 999 GHz 30 dB 40 MEASURED VALUE...

Page 90: ...0 dBm 10dBm 20 dBm 30 dBm 40 dBm 50 dBm 60 dBm Step 2 10 11 TEST Conditions CW frequency 5 0 GHz Attenuator Error Ref CW frequency 15 0 GHz Attenuator Error Ref CW frequency 19 0 GHz Attenuator Error Ref Deviation from Reference Ref Deviation from Reference Ref Deviation from Reference Ref LOWER LIMIT 06 dB 0 7dB 0 9dB 1 8dB 2 OdB 2 2dB 2 3dB 0 7 dB 0 9 dB 1 2 dB 2 0 dB 2 3 dB 2 5 dB 2 8 dB 0 9 dB...

Page 91: ... Band 3 0 01 to 20 GHz 100MHz 5 MHz 1 0 GHz 5 MHz 24 GHz 5 MHz 40 GHz 5 MHz 2 5 GHz 5 MHz 7 0 GHz 5 MHz 10 GHz 10MHz 7 1 GHz 10 MHz 13 5 GHz 10MHz 17 0 GHz 10MHz 14 0 GHz 10MHz 20 0 GHz 10MHz 10MHz 50MHz 20 GHz 50 MHz 10MHz 15MHz 2 4 GHz 15 MHz 24 GHz 20 MHz 7 0 GHz 20 MHz 7 0 GHz 25MHz 13 5 GHz 25MHz 13 5 GHz 30MHz 20 0 GHz 30 MHz Performance Tests HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumenta...

Page 92: ...at 8 GHz M2 at 12 GHz Band 3 M1 at 15 GHz M2 at 18 GHz 4 2 Output Amplitude Test Maximum Leveled Power 0 01 to 2 4 GHz 2 4 to 7 0 GHz 7 0 to 13 5 GHz 13 5to18 6GHz 18 6 to 20 GHz Output Power Variation 0 01 to 2 4 GHz 2 4 to 7 0 GHz 7 0 to 135 GHz 13 5 to 20 GHz 150 MHz 150MHz 150MHz 150MHz 150MHz 26 MHz 26 MHz 43 MHz 43 MHz 58 MHz 58 MHz 63 MHz 63 MHz 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 8 dBm 0 9 dB 07 dB 0 ...

Page 93: ...8 dBm 6 dBm 4 4 dBm 2 dBm 0 dBm 2 dBm 4 dBm 5 dBm 7 0 to 13 5 GHz 10 dBm 8 dBm 6 dBm 4 dBm 2 dBm 0 dBm Specification 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 1 5dB 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 1 3 dB 1 3 dB 1 3 dB 1 3 dB 1 3 dB 1 3 dB 1 3 dB 1 3 dB 1 3 dB 1 3 dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB Tester hy Data Pass Fail 4 40 Performance Tests HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SO...

Page 94: ...Bm 0 dBm 2 dBm 4 dBm 5 dBm Power Sweep Range 0 01 to 2 4 GHz 2 4 to 7 0 GHz 7 0 to 13 5 GHz 13 5to18 6GHz 18 6 to 20 GHz Specification 1 3 dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 14dB 14dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4 dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 15 dB 15 dB 15 dB 15 dB 13 dB TesterI hy Date Pass Fail HP 83592A Performance Tests 4 41 4 42 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Gu...

Page 95: ... and warnings which must be followed to ensure safe opera tion and to retain the instrument in safe condition Service and adjustments should be performed only by a skilled person who is aware of the hazard involved WARNING Adjustments in this section are performed with power supplied to the instrument while protective covers are removed There are voltages at points in the instrument which can if c...

Page 96: ...must be performed if an assembly has been repaired or replaced or if an adjustment has been made to an assembly ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Adjustment procedures are given in the proper sequence to allow for interrelated adjustments 5 2 Adjustments HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 97: ...cuit to maximize the YO frequency setting time during bandswitch Optimizes delay compensation circuit for fast sweep speeds Optimizes the output power by tracking the passband or the SYTM with the output of the YIG oscillator Sets the SRD bias for the SYTM to obtain maximum output power The SYTM delay compensation circuit is adjusted to optimize the SYTM to YO tracking over varying sweep rates Pot...

Page 98: ...s Minimizes squarewave overshoot and adjusts the duty cycle Maximizes ALC loop gain without producing oscillations Output of the power sweep circuit is adjusted for correct sweep The FM driver high frequency offset is adjusted for a zero volt drive with no FM applied Potentiometer s Affected A6R24 B3 A6R26 B2 A6R28 B1 A2R1 GAIN A2R4 OFFSET A2R6 BAND 0 OFFSET A2R23 BAND 0 GAIN A4R1 SLP A4R7 0 HI A4...

Page 99: ...ies in order of Adjustments A2 A3 A4 A5 A4 A5 A6 A8 A7 A6 A8 A7 A6 A8 A7 A4 A5 A6 A8 A7 A2 A6 A8 A7 A2 A5 A4 A5 A4 A5 A4 A5 A4 A5 A4 A5 A4 A5 A4 A5 A4 A5 Perform the Following Paragraph Numbers 5 11 Refer to Table 3 3 In Operation Section 5 12 thru 5 16 5 12 thru 5 18 5 2 thru 5 10 5 2 thru 5 10 5 2 thru 5 10 5 12 thru 5 16 5 2 thru 5 7 5 10 and 5 11 5 2 thru 5 7 5 10 5 11 and 5 18 5 12 thru 5 16 ...

Page 100: ...EQUIPMENT Digital Voltmeter Sweep Oscillator Mainframe HP 3456A HP 8350 A8R4 4 A8TP1 A8TP12 10V GND ANLG 10V __ i I nadhnrrnrnnTb i l ni inr iD r r iffl en Q QBD nnmmimnmnmr Figure 5 1 10V Reference Adjustment Location PROCEDURE 1 Connect the DVM HI to A8TP12 10V with DVM LO to A8TP1 GND ANLG 2 Adjust A8R44 10V for a DVM reading of 10 0 001 VDC Refer to Figure 5 1 for 10 volt reference adjustment ...

Page 101: ...n set to offset the variable gain amplifier output by 10V The gain of the variable gain amplifier is then calibrated at the tow end of each frequency band The HP 83592A is then swept across its full frequency range and SP is adjusted to set the bandswitch points EQUIPMENT Digital Voltmeter Oscilloscope 1 1 Probe Sweep Oscillator Mainframe HP 3456A HP1741A HP 10008B HP 8350 DIGITRL VOLTHETER Figure...

Page 102: ...ment procedures on the A6 sweep control board are made with DVM LO connected to A8TP1 which is electrically the same as motherboard ground 4 Connect DVM HI to A6TP5 and adjust A6R16 TV GAIN for a DVM reading of 10 0 001 VDC Refer to Figure 5 3 for sweep control adjustment locations 5 Connect DVM HI to A6TP4 and adjust A6R21 DAC CAL for a DVM reading of 0 0 001 VDC 6 Connect DVM HI to A6TP8 BV TUNE...

Page 103: ...T n TiY1 W T nVh n FgnB jnTiTm j ______ _ l r __ i r T rEr l QOffl I F a Q e I uniiiiniiiiiimiiniiir A8TP1 GND ANLG i fc innDthinuiiiiiit i i Z DEZ natdItiaon D 1 1 II 1 1 I I I I i ______ TTT m n Q Q F nnrfTTTTTrm Lpunminnnniimr Figure 5 3 Sweep Control Adjustment Locations HP 83592A Adjustments Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 104: ...f 0 0 001 VDC 16 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press CW 1 0 MHz 17 Connect DVM HI to A6TP5 and adjust the sweep oscillator PREQ VERNIER control for a DVM reading of 0 0 00005 VDC 18 Connect DVM HI to A6TP8 and adjust A6R30 BO for a DVM reading of 0 0 001 VDC 19 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRESET 20 Set the oscilloscope settings as follows Select A vs B mode Set Channel A fo...

Page 105: ...Control Adjustment Waveforms 22 Adjust A6R37 SP to bring the tops of the remaining 0 to 10 volt sweep ramps to the center graticule as shown in Figure 5 4 23 If A3S1 switch position 1 was modified in step 1 of this procedure reset it to the closed down position Refer to Table 3 3 in the Operation Section of this manual for switch configuration information HP83592A Adjustments Artisan Scientific Qu...

Page 106: ...he HP 8350 Is then set into the swept CW mode and the delay compensation circuits on both A7 and A8 are adjusted for a 0V output EQUIPMENT Digital Voltmeter Sweep Oscillator Mainframe HP 3456A HP 8350 A8TP9 VTUNE A71P10 VTUNE RET DIGITRL VOLTHETER RF PLUG IN OOOOOQOO 00 OOQOaODDDO 0 ODQOaODOOD Figure 5 5 YO and SYTM DAC Calibration Test Setup PROCEDURE 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 ...

Page 107: ...Ti in inr rninnr mm l 53 QOuDCtflPnn UnmiimniiiHiniiiinaULJ A8R18 A8R22 A8R2 A8R19 A8TP6 Z ZRO OFS CAIN YO COLLECTOR BOo QoIhTTTTTJnTnTfjTnD sm Dr nao Tyr im HQ Q E BDaiffliim I n1 1111 111 111111 i Figure 5 6 YO and SYTM DAC Calibration Adjustment Locations HP 83592A Adjustments Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 108: ...data 00 Increment address to 2C81 and write 00 Increment address to 2C82 and write 00 Increment address to 2C83 and write 00 6 Adjust A8R22 ZRO for a DVM reading of 7 000 0 001 VDC 7 Use the hex data write feature to write zeros to the scaled voltage tune DAC and ones to the offset DAC as follows W l W 0 BKSP W 10 F W 10 F 0 F Decrement address to 2C80 Enters hex data OF Increment address to 2C81 ...

Page 109: ...led voltage tune DAC and ones to the offset DAC as follows Decrement address to 2C88 0 BKSP Enters hex data OF 0 F Increment address to 2C89 and write OF OJ F Increment address to 2C8A and write OF 1 0 F Increment Address to 2C8B and write OF 14 Adjust A7R24 OFS for a DVM reading of 19 500 0 001 VDC 15 Use the hex data write feature to write ones to the scaled voltage tune DAC and zeros to the off...

Page 110: ...011 H P 8491 B Option 010 HP 8350 SUEEP RF OSCILLRTOR PLUG IN FREQUENCY COUNTER 10DB RTTENURTOR Figure 5 8 Preliminary Frequency Accuracy Test Setup PROCEDURE 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 8 with the frequency counter connected to the HP 83592A rear panel AUX OUTPUT connector through the 10 dB attenuator Allow the equip ment to warm up for 1 hour 2 Adjust the HP 83592A FREQ CAL cont...

Page 111: ...n illustration of the calibration switch configuration 9 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press RECALLn 1 Verify that the frequency counter reads 6 900 0 010 GHz High End Frequency Calibration 10 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press RECALLn 2 The sweep oscillator FREQUENCY display should show 13 500 GHz Press SHIFT 9 1 to select the high end frequency calibration mode 11 Adjust the RP plug i...

Page 112: ...NT PANEL DISPLAY 2184218421 EN 1 ED 0 A8 B 9 B 8 H 7 H 6 B J 5 H 4 B 3 H 2 B 1 B 0 TO FRONT OF PLUG IN DEPRESSED SWITCH POSITION Figure 5 10 A8S1 and A8S2 Frequency Calibration Switch Configuration 5 18 Adjustments HP83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 113: ...next band The width of the spectrum analyzer pip corresponds to how long the YO has settled at the correct start frequency EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Spectrum Analyzer Oscilloscope HP 8350 HP 8566B HP 1741A SPECTRUH RNRLTZER OSCILLOSCOPE 00 CD 0 D 0 D ooooo ooo i 0000 ooooa oo oo oooo ooooo a oo DD i i o o o o o 0 0 ifl Q DO 0 0 0 0 CT 00 0 0 0 0 C3 o i i o a o o o ODOO 000 Q Figure 5 11...

Page 114: ...pled Set horizontal sweep for 5 msec DIV Set delayed sweep for 0 5 msec DIV Set display to CHOP Set trigger to B Set sweep mode to MAIN 4 Adjust the vertical sensitivity of Channel A on the oscilloscope to bring the trace to center screen 5 Adjust the spectrum analyzer center frequency to 3 5 GHz 6 Use the delayed sweep vernier to set the delayed part of the trace on the bandswitch point between b...

Page 115: ...1 11 11 i caiimm Figure 5 13 YO Retrace Compensation Adjustment Location 9 Select main sweep on the oscilloscope and adjust the delayed sweep vernier to move the delayed portion of the sweep to the bandswitch point between band 2 and band 3 10 Adjust the spectrum analyzer center frequency to 4 49 GHz 11 On the oscilloscope go to delayed sweep and adjust the spectrum analyzer center frequency to se...

Page 116: ... the two marker pips Delay compensation adjustments are made while observing the shift between marker pips at a sweep time of 10 milliseconds worst case for single band sweeps At sweep times greater than 100 msec delay should not exceed 15 MHz the difference berwen CW and swept frequency accuracies EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Digital Voltmeter Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer HP 8350 HP 345...

Page 117: ...the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRESET Press START FREQ 6 9 GHz Press STOP FREQ 1 3 5 GHz Press SWEEP TIME 1 0 ms Press SAVEn 2 Press SWEEP TIME 2 0 0 ms Press SAVEn 1 7 On the spectrum analyzer Press INSTR PRESET Press CENTER FREQUENCY 7 2 GHz Press FREQUENCY SPAN 0 Hz Press SINGLE sweep 8 Set the oscilloscope as follows Select A vs B mode Set Channel A to 0 5 V DIV Set Channel B to 0...

Page 118: ...R FREQUENCY Adjust the frequency using the rotary knob so that the peak of the pip is at the center line of the oscilloscope screen 17 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press RECALLn 2 18 Adjust A8R10 HI to set the peak of the pip at the center line of the oscilloscope screen 19 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press RECALLn 1 Repeat steps 10 through 18 until no further adjustment of A8R10 HI a...

Page 119: ...in the following pro cedure The output power is peaked for each calibration mode and the appropriate calibration con stant is entered into the calibration switches A7S1 stores the OFFSET constant and A7S2 stores the GAIN constant EQUIPMENT Scalar Network Analyzer Detector 10 dB Attenuator Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Adapter 3 5 f to Type N m HP 8757A HP 85025B HP 8493C Option 010 HP 8350 HP Part No...

Page 120: ...ition 5 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press SHIFT 9 2 to enable the SYTM OFFSET DAC subroutine Using the RF plug in POWER control peak the power in the beginning of band 2 6 Press SHIFT 9 3 to enable the SYTM GAIN DAC subroutine Using the RF plug in POWER control peak the power at the end of band 3 Maximum peaking occurs when the power at the high end of band 3 has been optimized without the ...

Page 121: ...st rotary knob to increase the power until the UNLEVELED LED begins to light 13 Adjust A7R51 B1 OFS until the UNLEVELED LED is no longer lit 14 Iterate between steps 12 and 13 until maximum leveled power in band 1 is achieved HP 83592A Adjustments 5 27 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 122: ...iimini CJDEZZI DnnnmD Dnigi M nc inl lnTir Mnr mnnmn loL Dnn QDO tDoooii l 53 BOfflCo ffin UnnmimmiHimmnn1 Figure 5 17 Slow Sweep SYTM To YO Tracking Adjustment Locations 5 28 Adjustments HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 123: ...MSB LSB 5 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 1 0 B 9 B 8 B 7 B 6 B 5 B 4 B 3 B 2 B 1 B 0 A7 DEPRESSED SWITCH POSITION Figure 5 19 SYTM to YO Tracking Calibration Switch Configuration TO FRONT OF PLUG IN HP 83592A Adjustments 5 29 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 124: ...C is adjusted to peak the power in bands 2 and 3 The power supply is then removed A low pass filter is inserted before the detected HP 8757A input A comparison between the nor malized and low pass inputs are made to determine the SYTM fundamental feedthru EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe HP 8350 Scalar Network Analyzer HP 8757A Function Generator HP 3325A Detector 2 HP 85025B 6 dB Attenuator H...

Page 125: ...rOR a Low and Mid Power Test Setup BOB RTTENURTOR b SYTM Fundamental Feedthru Test Setup Figure 5 20 SRD Bias Adjustment Test Setups HP 83592A Adjustments Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 126: ...NOTE Before beginning each adjustment preset the potentiometer to the point where one side of the trace on the oscilloscope display is below zero volts Adjustment locations labeled 2L and 3L set the left side of the displayed trace Adjustment locations labeled 2H and 3H set the right side of the displayed trace Do not preset more than one potentiometer at one time 6 Observe the scalar network anal...

Page 127: ...t the oscilloscope as follows Select A vs B mode Set channel A to 0 5 V DIV DC coupled Set channel B to 1 V DIV DC coupled 14 Set the function generator voltage to 5 VDC Increase the voltage until the highest power point is 10 dB above the noise floor DO NOT EXCEED 5 VDC 15 Monitor A6TP3 with the oscilloscope and adjust A6R63 3 HL until minimum slope flat display is obtained 16 Decrease the functi...

Page 128: ...ALC board installed 23 Allow the equipment to warm up for one hour 24 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRESET START 8 GHz 25 On the scalar network analyzer Press MEAS then select A R Press SCALE then select AUTO SCALE 10 dB Press DISPLAY then select MEAS MEM MEAS MEM The trace on the scalar network analyzer should be flat showing that system errors have been removed Note the position...

Page 129: ...Cont d A6R73 A6R68 A6R74 A6R69 A6R78 2L 2H 3L 3H T Figure 5 21 SRD Bias Adjustment Locations HP 83592A Adjustments 5 35 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 130: ...ation Adjustment Test Setup PROCEDURE NOTE This procedure requires that A3S1 is set to the factory set postion Refer to Table 3 3 in the Operation Section of this manual for switch configuration information 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 22 Do not connect the BNC cable between the HP 8350 rear panel POS Z BLANK and the Z AXIS input connector on the oscilloscope rear panel Preset A7R4...

Page 131: ...E SAVEn 1 Press TIME 0 5 S SAVEn 2 4 Press RECALLn 1 Adjust A7R45 SEQ TC for the highest power with the best defined brightest bandswitch point between band 2 and band 3 By dimming the oscilloscope intensity the brightest bandswitch point can become more apparent 5 Connect a BNC cable from the HP 8350 rear panel POS Z BLANK connector to the scalar network analyzer rear panel POS Z BLANK connector ...

Page 132: ...evel Read just A7R42 SEQ HI and A7R43 SEQ LO as necessary to minimize the power level difference between a 25 msec single sweep and a 25 msec internal sweep 14 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRESET START 6 9 GHz Press STOP 1 3 5 GHz EXT ALC MODE 15 Preset A7R46 SGL TC fully counter clockwise 16 While continuously changing the SWEEP TIME control for a sweep speed from 25 msec to 100...

Page 133: ...Adjustment Test Setup PROCEDURE NOTE This procedure requires that A3S1 be set to the factory set position Refer to Table 3 3 in the Operation Section of this manual for switch configuration information 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 24 Allow the equipment to warm up for 1 hour 2 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRESET Press CF 2 4 GHz AF 2 5 0 MHzj 3 Set the oscilloscop...

Page 134: ...m o On TTfT DB D BDB U 1 1111 B 0 nrOO fa l 0 L nmirmmmmnm Figure 5 25 Band Overlap Adjustment Locations 7 Adjust A6R28 B1 to bring the right side pip over to the switch point so that the right half of this pip mates with the left half of the other as shown in Figure 5 26 Refer to Figure 5 25 for the adjust ment location The pip should be undisturbed as it moves through the bandswitch point Adjust...

Page 135: ...z 9 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press CF 7 GHz 10 Repeat steps 5 through 7 but this time adjust A6R26 B2 in step 7 11 On the spectrum analyzer Press CENTER FREQUENCY 1 3 5 GHz 12 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press CF 1 3 5 GHz 13 Repeat steps 5 through 7 but this time adjust A6R24 B3 in step 7 HP 83592A Adjustments Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE ww...

Page 136: ...st be adjusted accurately Paragraph 5 4 before adjusting Fre quency Reference 1 V GHz Output NOTE Ensure that A2S1 is set for 1 V GHz output before performing this adjustment Refer to Figure 3 4 in the Operation Section of this manual for switch configuration information 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 27 with the DVM connected to the rear panel 1 V GHz frequency reference connector J...

Page 137: ...00 0 005 VDC 7 Repeat steps 2 through 6 until the indicated voltages are obtained BandO 8 Adjust A2R6 BAND 0 OFFSET to the center of its mechanical range 9 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press CW 1 0 MHz 10 Adjust A2R6 BAND 0 OFFSET for a DVM reading of 0 010 0 005 VDC 11 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press CW 2 GHz 12 Adjust A2R23 BAND 0 GAIN for a DVM reading of 2 000 0 005 VDC 13 Repea...

Page 138: ...A2R23 BAND 0 A2R4 A2R1 BAND 0 OFFSET OFFSET GAIN GAIN FRONT PANEL INTERFACE A2 Figure S 28 Frequency Reference Adjustment Locations 5 44 Adjustments HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 139: ...he detected RF path and the main ALC amplifier Power is roughly calibrated and low band flatness is optimized EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe HP 8350 Digital Voltmeter HP 3456A Power Meter HP 436A Power Sensor HP 8485A Scalar Network Analyzer HP 8757A Detector HP 85025B Extender Board HP 08350 60031 10 dB Attenuator HP 8493C Option 010 Adapter 3 5 f to Type N m HP Part No 1250 1744 HP 83592A ...

Page 140: ...onnect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 29 With AC power off remove A5 FM driver board Place A4 assembly on an extender board Press INSTR PRESET CW Sweep the full range of the plug in at any leveled power Preset the following adjustments as indicated A4R81 OFS 1 A4R82 OFS 2 A4R78 OFS 3 A4R15 GAIN A4R7 0 HI A4R8 1 HI A4R14 BIAS A4R1 SLP Midrange Midrange Midrange Midrange Fully CW Fully CW Midran...

Page 141: ...ing of 0 000 0 001 VDC 5 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press CW and ensure that the power is leveled RF plug in UNLEVELED light off Connect DVM HI to A4TP7 ground to P1 pin 42 and adjust A4R14 BIAS for a DVM reading of 0 000 0 001 VDC 6 Set the sweep oscillator line power to off Remove the A4 assembly from the extender board and reinsert the A4 assembly directly into the instrument Set the sw...

Page 142: ...alar network analyzer 14 Adjust A4R1 SLP for best overall flatness from 10 MHz to 2 4 GHz as observed on the scalar network analyzer 15 Adjust A4R12 1 LO for best continuity at the bandswitch point at 2 4 GHz 16 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press POWER LEVEL 7 dBm Press SAVEn 2 Adjust A4R10 1 MD for best continuity at the bandswitch point 17 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press POWER LEV...

Page 143: ...ESCRIPTION Power is calibrated on a power meter at three points over the leveled power range 2 6 and 13dBm EQUIPMENT Scalar Network Analyzer Detector Power Meter Power Sensor Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Adapter 3 5 f to Type N m 10 dB Attenuator HP 8757A HP 85025B HP 436A HP 8485A HP 8350 HP Part No 1250 1744 HP 8439C Option 010 Figure 5 31 Power Calibration Test Setup HP 83592A Adjustments Artisan...

Page 144: ...n in Figure 5 31 with the power meter connected to the RF output Allow 30 minutes for warm up 2 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRESET Press LJ 1 MOD CW 5 0 MHz 3 Set the plug in for a front panel display of 2 dBm and press SAVEn 1 4 Press CW 2 2 GHz and SAVEn 2 5 Set the plug in for a front panel display of 6 dBm and press SAVEn 5 6 Press CW 5 0 MHz and SAVEn 4 7 Set the plug In fo...

Page 145: ...y 15 Connect the power meter to the RF plug in output connector 16 Set the plug in for a front panel display of 2 dBm and adjust A4R12 1 LO for a power meter reading of 2 dBm 17 Set the HP 83592A for a front panel display of 6 dBm and adjust A4R10 1MD for a power meter reading of 6 dBm 18 Set the HP 83592A for a front panel display of 13 dBm and adjust A4R8 1HI for a power meter reading of 13 dBm ...

Page 146: ...ly provide adjustments for ALC flatness BP1 through BP4 and SL1 through SL4 determine the shape of the flatness compensation signal EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Scalar Network Analyzer Detector 10 dB Attenuator Adapter 3 5 f to Type N m HP 8350 HP 8757A HP 85025B HP 8493C Option 010 HP Part No 1250 1744 10DB RTTENURTOR DETECTOR Figure 5 34 Internal Leveled Flatness Adjustment Test Setup Ad...

Page 147: ... Press RF to ON After the scalar network analyzer preset the oscillator should be in full sweep range 10 0 MHz to 20 0 GHz and the sweep time should be 0 2 seconds Preset the Adjustments 4 Set A5R34 A5R36 A5R38 and A5R40 BP1 BP4 fully CW Set A5R41 through A5R44 SL1 SL4 to mid range Refer to Figure 5 35 A5R54 A5R41 A5R36 A5R42 A5R38 A5R43 A5R40 A5R44 A5R48 BP1 SL 1 BP2 SL 2 BP3 SL 3 BP4 SL 4 SLP Fi...

Page 148: ...lator RF plug In Adjust the overall slope adjust A5R48 SLP for the flattest display as shown on the scalar network analyzer Refer to Figure 5 37 CHli ft 1 0 dB REF 2 53 dBm STRT IB OOOGHz STOP 26 500GHr Figure 5 36 Trace Before Adjustments CH 11 A 1 0 dB REF 2 53 dBm f STRT 18 000GHz STOP 26 SOOGHz Figure 5 37 Trace After Main Slope Adjustment 5 54 Adjustments HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality ...

Page 149: ...kpoint as closely as possible Use the SCALE function of the scalar network analyzer to increase the displayed resolution if needed Adjust A5R41 SL1 to rotate the slope and bring it closer to a flatter display refer to Figure 5 39 Iterate between A5R34 BP1 and A5R41 SL1 for the flattest display cm ft 1 0 dB REP 2 53 dBm STRT 18 000GH2 STOP 26 500GHz Figure 5 38 Identifying Breakpoint cm 1 0 dB REF ...

Page 150: ...uld be similar to Figure 5 40 If the trace is not adjusted properly return to the preset conditions of the potentiometers Do not attempt to begin readjust ment from the middle of the procedure CHli 1 0 dB REF 2 53 dBm STRT 1B OOOGHz STOP ZB SOOGHz Figure 5 40 Properly Adjusted Power Adjustments HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com...

Page 151: ...set position Refer to Table 3 3 in the Opera tion Section of this manual DESCRIPTION A4C23 SYM 1 and A4R99 SYM 2 minimize overshoot of the squarewave A4R92 adjusts the duty cycle of the squarewave in bands 1 3 EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Oscilloscope Crystal Detector Attenuator Adapter 3 5 f to Type N m HP 8350 HP1741A HP 8473C HP 8493C Option 010 HP Part No 1250 1744 OSCILLOSCOPE 10DB RT...

Page 152: ...etector as this will distort the squarewave 3 Set the oscilloscope controls as follows Select MAIN SWEEP with 10 us DIV time Set channel A to 005 V DIV Set channel B to 1 V DIV A4C23 A4R15 SYM 1 GAIN Figure 5 42 Squarewave Symmetry Adjustment Locations A4 R99 SYM 2 A4R92 4 Press CW 1 5 GHz Alternately adjust A4C23 SYM 1 and A4R99 SYM 2 for the wave form shown in Figure 5 43 Adjustments HP 83592A A...

Page 153: ...A4 board on an extender there may be a slight pip on the detected signal This will disappear when the board is mounted in the plug in 8 If you are unable to obtain the correct waveshape you may need to adjust the value of A4R92 Replace A4R92 with a potentiometer having a mid range value the same as that of A4R92 Vary its resistance until 50 duty cycle is obtained Remove the potentiometer and measu...

Page 154: ...er A4R15 GAIN is adjusted for maximum possible gain without producing ALC loop oscillations EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Oscilloscope Crystal Detector Function Generator Adapter 3 5 f to Type N m 10 dB Attenuator 50 Ohm Feedthru Termination HP 8350 HP 1741A HP 8473C HP 3325A HP Part No 1250 1744 HP 8493C Option 010 HP 10100C SYNTHESIZER FUNCTION GENERRTOR 100B RTTENUflTOR DETECTOR Figure 5...

Page 155: ...orizontal position and channel A vertical position controls for a stable display at mid screen 4 Set the function generator as follows START FREQUENCY STOP FREQUENCY START CONTINUE FUNCTION AMPLITUDE OFFSET TIME 100 Hz 300 kHz ON SINE 1Vp p 0 150 msec 5 Adjust the amplitude for a 4 division modulation trace on the oscilloscope The trace should be 2 divisions at 100 Hz See Figure 5 45 4 DIV ADJUST ...

Page 156: ...ng at the RF plug in frequency where the highest gain peaking occurs See Figure 5 45 Refer to Figure 5 46 for adjustment locations nnrmnmaO LnLJoUJUoo Kin 11 ffl nmnri QrpJJ o y W 0 mg igg ni npn I n n a Figure 5 46 ALC Gain Adjustment Location Adjustments HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 157: ... Mainframe Scalar Network Analyzer Detector 10 dB Attenuator Adapter 3 5 f to Type N m HP 8350 HP 8757A HP 85025B HP 8493C Option 010 HP Part No 1250 1744 10DB RTTENURTOR DETECTOR Figure 5 47 Power Sweep Adjustment Test Setup PROCEDURE 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 47 Allow 30 minutes for warm up HP 83592A Adjustments Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOUR...

Page 158: ...R LEVEL 0 dB 4 On the scalar network analyzer Press SCALE 5 dB Press REF then select REF LEVEL Adjust the trace with the rotary knob to one division below the center horizontal graticule 5 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press POWER SWEEP 1 0 dB 6 While observing the scalar network analyzer display of the POWER SWEEP output adjust A5R50 PWSP See Figure 5 48 for adjustment location for 10 dB swe...

Page 159: ...l piiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiinn Figure 5 48 Power Sweep Adjustment Location CHli S 0 dB REP 25 60 dBm PEFI LEVEL 2 60 dBrrj STRT 22 Z4SGH2 STOP 22 249GHz Figure 5 49 Power Sweep After Adjustment HP 83592A Adjustments Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 160: ...ification of 3 dB is checked between 100 Hz and 2 MHz EQUIPMENT Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Digital Voltmeter Oscilloscope Function Generator Delay Line Descnminator Frequency Counter 50 Ohm Feedthru Termination HP 8350 HP 3456A HP 1741A HP 3325A Refer to Figure 1 3 General Information HP 5343A HP 10100C DIGITAL VOLTHETER 50 OHH FEED THROUGH Figure 5 50 FM Adjustment Test Setup Adjustments HP 83592...

Page 161: ...1V Refer to Figure 5 51 4 Turn the HP 8350 AC power off and disconnect the DVM from test points Remove the extender board and reinstall the A5 FM driver board in the instrument 5 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Turn AC power on Set the sweep oscillator as follows FREQUENCY Sweep Mode SHIFT CW CW FREQUENCY Mid band 10 00 GHz CW VERNIER On SWEEP TRIGGER INT RF BLANK Off Set the RF plug in as foll...

Page 162: ...line descnminator connected to the RF output and the function generator connected to the rear panel FM INPUT connector 10 Set ground reference on the oscilloscope to center line Adjust the sweep oscillator CW FRE QUENCY and CW VERNIER for a waveform at the center of the oscilloscope CRT 11 Adjust channel A CAL sensitivity for a trace 4 divisions p p centered on the screen This sets up a 100 amplit...

Page 163: ...tween 100 Hz and 2 MHz On the oscilloscope note the maximum point 3 0 dB can be up to 5 6 divisions and the minimum point 3 0 dB which can be down to 2 8 divisions Refer to Figure 5 52 t MINIMUM 3 dB I 41 MAX 3 m MUM dB Figure 5 52 Flatness Response 15 If the flatness response in step 14 is not met repeat steps 12 and 13 and make compromise adjustments in the 100 Hz to 2 MHz range to meet the flat...

Page 164: ... by a two year warranty the exchanged component will also have a two year warranty from the date of purchase Table 6 1 identifies the components within the instrument that have a two year warranty as well as those that are available as restored exchange parts ABBREVIATIONS Table 6 2 contains three major sections Reference Designations explain the designators used in the parts list Abbreviations de...

Page 165: ...ewlett Packard part number with its check digit CD indicate the quantity and address the order to the nearest Hewlett Packard office The check digit will ensure accurate and timely processing of your order To order a part that is not listed in the Replaceable Parts List include the instrument model number instrument serial number description and function of the part and the number of parts require...

Page 166: ...ched YTM YO 2 3 to 70 GHz 2 to 7 GHz Power Amp Mod Splitter 0 01 to 2 4 GHz Amp Modulator Mixer Detector Two Year Warranty Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Restored Exchange Part Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No HP 83592A Replaceable Parts Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 167: ... Connector BSC Basic BVR Reverse Breakdown Voltage C C Capacitance Capacitor Center Tapped Centistoke Ceramic Cermet Circular Mil Foot Closed Cup Cold Compression CBL Cable CER Ceramic CH Center Hole CHAM Chamfer CHAN Channel COAX Coaxial COM Commercial Common CONN Connect Connection Connector CONT Contact Continuous Control Controller CONV Converter CP Cadmium Plate Candle Power Centipoise Conduc...

Page 168: ...er Nonmetallic NO Normally Open Number NPN Negative Positive Negative Transistor NS Nanosecond Non Shorting Nose NYL Nylon Polyamide 0 Octal OCTL OD Olive Drab Outside Diameter Operational Optical Option Optional Oxide OP OPT OXD PAN HD Pan Head PC Picocoulomb Piece Printed Circuit P C Printed Circuit PCB Printed Circuit Board PD Pad Palladium Pitch Diameter Power Dissipation PF Picofarad Pipe Fem...

Page 169: ...0 Hewlett Packard Co Corporate HQ Palo Alto 3L585 RCA Corp Solid State Div 34371 Harris Corp 34649 Intel Corp 56289 Sprague Electric Co 72136 Electro Motive Corp 73138 Beckman Industrial Corp 9N171 UnitrodeCorp 91506 Augat Inc 91637 Dale Electronics Inc Package Type Triple Trigger Tnggerable genng Trigonometry Trimmer Turn Turns WD Tan Translucent U XSTR Microcandela Undercut Microfarad YIG YTM Va...

Page 170: ...K INTL T 1 4 IN 256 IN ID NUT HEX DBL CHAM 1 4 32 THD 094 IN THK LABEL INFORMATION 14 IN WD 4 IN LG WASHER FLNM1 4IN 266 INID RESISTOR 316 1 125WFTC 0 100 RESISTOR VAR CONTROL CP 10K 10 LIN RESISTOR VAR CONTROL CP 10K 10 LIN RESISTOR 4 641 125W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR 751 12SW F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 75 I1 125WF TC 0 100 RESISTOR 75 1 125WF TC 0 100 ROTARY PULSE GENERATOR INPUT POWER 5VDC PUSHBUTTON SWITCH...

Page 171: ...SISTOR 7 5K 1 05WFTC 0 100 RESISTOR 82 5K 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 4 22K 1 05W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 5K 1 125W F TC 0 25 RESISTOR 20K1 125WFTC 0 25 RESISTOR 3 83K 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 23 71 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 5 UK 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 14 7K 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 100K 1 125W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR 26 IK 1 125W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR 10K1 125W FTC Ot 100 RESISTOR 100K 1 125W FTC 0 100...

Page 172: ...T U2 NOT SEPARATELY REPLACEABLE 1C TIMER 1TL MONO ASTBL 1C NMOS IC 8000 SERIES PROGRAMMABLE TIMER 1C GATE TTL LS NAND TPL 3 INP 1C GATE TTL LS NAND QUAD 2 INP 1C SCHMITT TRIG TTL LS INV HEX 1 INP 1C DCDR TTL LS 3 TO 8 LINE 3 INP 1C SCHMITT TRIG TTL LS INV HEX 1 INP 1C SCHMITT TRIG TTL LS INV HEX 1 INP NETWORK RES 16 DIP 100 0 OHM X 8 1C DCDR TTL LS 3 TO 8 LINE 3 INP 1C BFR TTL LS NON INV HEX 1 INP...

Page 173: ... IN4150 50V 200MA 4NS DIODE SWITCHING IN4150 50V 200MA 4NS DIODE SM SIG SCHOTTKY DIODE SWITCHING IN4150 50V 200MA 4NS DIODE SWITCHING IN4150 50V 200MA 4NS DIODE SM SIG SCHOTTKY DIODE SM SIG SCHOTTKY DIODE SM SIG SCHOTTKY DIODE SWITCHING IN4150 50V 200MA 4NS DIODE SWITCHING IN4150 50V 200MA 4NS SHUNT PROGRAMMABLE 1 DBL PIN SET 100 SHUNT PROGRAMMABLE 1 DBL PIN SET 100 INDUCTOR RF CH MLD 100UH 5 NOT ...

Page 174: ...0 RESISTOR 82 5 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 1K u 05WFTC 0 100 RESISTOR 511 1 05WFTC OtlOO RESISTOR 681 1 05W F TC 0 t100 RESISTOR 2 87K1 125W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR 10K 1 05W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 3 48K 1 05W F TC 01100 RESISTOR 6 81K 1 05W F TC 0 1100 RESISTOR 511 1 te 05WFTC OtlOO RESISTOR 2 87K1 05WFTC OtlOO RESISTOR 196 1 I 05WFTC OtlOO RESISTOR 100 1 05W F TC 0 1100 RESISTOR 1 96K 1 05WFTC OtlOO RES...

Page 175: ... TYPE TERMINAL TEST POINT 3301N ABOVE TERMINAL TEST POINT 3301N ABOVE TERMINAL TEST POINT 3301N ABOVE TERMINAL TEST POINT 3301N ABOVE ANALOG SWITCH 4 SPST 16 CERDIP 1C OP AMP PRCN QUAD 14 D1P C PKG 1C MULTIPLXR 4 CHAN ANLG DUAL 16 DIP C ANALOG SWITCH 4 SPST 16 CERDIP 1C OP AMP PRCN QUAD 14 D1P C PKG 1C MULTIPLXR 4 CHAN ANLG DUAL 16 DIP C 1C GATE TTL LS NAND QUAD 2 INP ANALOG SWITCH 4 SPST 16 CERDI...

Page 176: ...0 35VDC TA CAPACITOR FXD 6 8UF 10 35VDC TA CAPACITOR FXD 100UF 10 10VDCTA CAPACITOR FXD 15UF 10 20VDC TA CAPACITOR FXD 15UF 10 20VOC TA CAPACITOR FXD 15UF 10 20VDC TA CAPACITOR FXD 15UF 10 S 20VDC TA CAPACITOR FXD 15UF 10 20VDC TA CAPACITOR FXD 15UF 10 20VDC TA CAPACITOR FXD OIUF 20 100VDC CER CAPACITOR FXD 4 7PF 25PF 500VDC CER DIODE GEN PRP 180V 200MA 00 35 DIODE BEN PRP 180V 200MA 00 35 DIODE S...

Page 177: ...rRN RESISTOR TRMR 50K 10 C SIDE ADJ 1 7 TRN RESISTOR TRMR 50K 10 C SIDE ADJ 17 TRN RESISTOR TRMR 50K 10 C SIDE ADJ 17 TRN RESISTOR 10K 1 125WFTC 0 100 RESISTOR 750 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 750 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR TRMR 2K 10 C SIDE ADJ 17 TRN RESISTOR 68 1K 1 05W F TC 01100 RESISTOR TRMR 5K 10 C SIDE ADJ 17 TRN RESISTOR 14 7K1 125WFTC Ot100 RESISTOR 14 7K 1 125WFTC 0 100 RESISTOR 101 125WF...

Page 178: ... RES 8 SIP 4 7K OHM X 7 NETWORK RES 8 SIP 220 OK OHM X 7 1C FF TTL LS D TYPE POS EDGE TRIB COM 1C OP AMP GP DUAL TO 99 PKG 1C V RGLTR TO 39 1C 337 V RGLTR TO 39 1C WIDEBAND AMPL VID TO 100 PKG 1C SWITCH ANLG 8 DIP P PKG 1C SWITCH ANLG QUAD 16 DIP C PKG 1C SWITCH ANLG QUAD 16 DIP C PKG 1C OP AMP GP QUAD 14 DIP C PKG 1C FF TTL LS D TYPE POS EDGE TRIG COM D A 8 BIT 16 CBRZ SDR CMOS 1C DCDR TTL LS 3 T...

Page 179: ...180V 200MA DO 35 INDUCTOR RF CH MLD 1MH 5 INDUCTOR RF CH MLD 1MH 5 COIL TOROID NOT ASSIGNED BD EXTR BLUE PIN LBL IN 83592 TRANSISTOR MOSFET N CHAN E MODE TO 237 TRANSISTOR NPN 2N2222A Sl TO 18 PD 500MW TRANSISTOR MOSFET N CHAN E MODE TO 237 TRANSISTOR NPN Sl TO 18 PD 360MW TRANSISTOR PNP Sl PD 300MW FT 850MHZ TRANSISTOR PNP Sl PD 300MW FT 850MHZ TRANSISTOR MOSFET N CHAN E MODE TO 237 TRANSISTOR NP...

Page 180: ...37K1 125W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR 1K1 125WFTC 0 100 RESISTOR 1K1 05WFTC 0 100 RESISTOR 51 1K 1 05W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR 51 1K 1 05W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR 51 1K 1 125W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR TRMR 20K 10 C TOP ADJ 1 TRN RESISTOR 10K 1 05WP TC 0 100 RESISTOR 7 5K 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 31 6K 1 05W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR 5 UK 1 05W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR TRMR 20K 10 C TOP ADJ 1 TRN RESISTOR TRMR 20K 10 C TOP ADJ 1 TRN...

Page 181: ...WITCH 4 SPST 16 CERDIP 1C FF TTL LS D TYPE POS EDGE TRIG 1C DRVR TTL LS LINE DRVR OCTL 1C COMPARATOR PRCN 8 DIP C PKG 1C OP AMP PRCN 8 DIP C PKG 1C GATE TTL LS AND QUAD 2 INP 1C DCDR TTL LS 3 TO 8 LINE 3 INP D A 12 BIT 16 CBRZ SOR CMOS 1C OP AMP PRCN 8 DIP C PKG 1C OP AMP PRCN 8 DIP C PKG 1C GATE TTL LS NAND TPL 3 INP 1C GATE TTL LS NAND QUAD 2 INP 1C COMPARATOR PRCN 8 DIP C PKG 1C OP AMP GP DUAL ...

Page 182: ...RF CH MLD 1MH 5 INDUCTOR RF CH MLD 1MH 5 COIL TOROID NOT ASSIGNED BOARD EXTRACTOR PIN CONNECTOR 20 PIN M DUAL INLINE INSULATOR XSTR DAP GL TRANSISTOR PNP Sl TO 39 PD 1W FT 200MHZ TRANSISTOR PNP Sl TO 39 PD 1W FT 200MHZ RESISTOR UK 1 125W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR 750 1 125W F TC 0 1100 RESISTOR 51 1K1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 10K 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 287K 1 125W F TC 0 1100 RESISTOR 1 96K 1 125W F ...

Page 183: ...0 RESISTOR 1K 1 125WFTC 0 25 RESISTOR 6 99K I 1WFTC 0 4 RESISTOR 619K 1 125WFTC 0 100 RESISTOR 10K 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 619 1 125W F TC 0 100 SWITCH RKR DIP RKR ASSY 10 1A 05A 30VDC SWITCH RKR DIP RKR ASSY 10 1A 05A 30VDC CONNECTOR 8 PIN M POST TYPE CONNECTOR 8 PIN M POST TYPE CONNECTOR 8 PIN M POST TYPE CONNECTOR 8 PIN M POST TYPE CONNECTOR 8 PIN M POST TYPE CONNECTOR 8 PIN M POST TYPE CONN...

Page 184: ...SM SIG SCHOTTKY DIODE GEN PRP 180V 200MA DO 35 DIODE GEN PRP 180V 200MA DO 35 RELAY REED 1A 500MA 100VDC 5VDC COIL INDUCTOR RF CH MLD 1MH 5 INDUCTOR RF CH MLD 1MH 5 COIL TOROID NOT ASSIGNED BOARD EXTRACTOR PIN CONNECTOR 8 PIN M DUAL INLINE INSULATOR XSTR DAP GL TRANSISTOR PNP 2N2907A Sl TO 18 PD 400MW TRANSISTOR PNP 2N2907A Sl TO 18 PD 400MW TRANSISTOR PNP Sl TO 39 PD IW FT 200MHZ TRANSISTOR PNP S...

Page 185: ...SISTOR 2 15K 1 125W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 261K1 125WFTC OtlOO RESISTOR 3 48K 1 125W F TC OtlOO RESISTOR 1K1 125WFTC OtlOO RESISTOR 147K 1 125W FTC 0 100 RESISTOR 10K 1 o 125WFTC OtlOO RESISTOR 6 19K1 125WFTC OtlOO RESISTOR 215 1 05W F TC 0 100 RESISTOR 215 1 05W F TC 0 100 SWITCH RKR DIP RKR ASSY 10 1A 05A 30VDC SWITCH RKR DIP RKR ASSY 10 1A 05A 30VDC CONNECTOR 12 PIN M POST TYPE CONNECTOR 12 PIN M ...

Page 186: ...S 1C OP AMP PRCN 8 DIP C PKG 1C SWITCH ANLG QUAD 16 DIP C PKG 1C OP AMP PRCN 8 DIP C PKG 1C OP AMP PRCN 8 DIP C PKG DIODE ZNR 82V S PD IW IR 5UA DIODE ZNR 1N829 6 2V 5 DO 7 PD 25W DIODE ZNR 1NB29 6 2V 5 DO 7 PD 25W DIODE ZNR 1N829 6 2V 5 to DO 7 PD 25W DIODE ZNR 4 22V 5 DO 35 PD 4W SOCKET IC 8 CONT DIP SLDR Mfr Code 06665 28480 01295 24355 06665 01215 24355 06665 06665 06665 06665 28480 04713 0471...

Page 187: ...DE USA RESISTOR 1 1 125WFTC 0 100 CONNECTOR PC EDGE 22 CONT ROW 2 ROWS CONNECTOR PC EDGE 22 CONT ROW 2 ROWS CONNECTOR PC EDGE 22 CONT ROW 2 ROWS CONNECTOR PC EDGE 22 CONT ROW 2 ROWS CONNECTOR PC EDGE 22 CONT ROW 2 ROWS CONNECTOR PC EDGE 22 CONT ROW 2 ROWS CONNECTOR PC EDGE 6 CONT ROW 2 ROWS CAVITY OSCILLATOR CAPACITOR FXD 350UF 75 10 16VDC AL CAPACITOR FXD 200UF 75 10 25VDC AL SYTM REPLACEMENT KIT...

Page 188: ...LATOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TYPE N DC BLOCK CONNECTOR RF BNC FEM SQL MOLE FR 50 OMM CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TYPE N CONNECTOR RF BNC FEM SGL HOLE PR 50 OHM CONNECTOR RF BNC FEM SGL HOLE FR 50 OHM RESISTOR MATCHED SET WIREWOUND CHASSIS Mfr Code 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 Mfr Part Number 0960 0638 86290 60045 1901 0033 1901 0033 5086 7220 095...

Page 189: ... AM IN CABLE COAX YELLOW MOD 1 CABLE COAX RIBBON RF SECTION CABLE RF DC2 YTM CABLE RF AT1 YTM CABLE RF POWER AMPLIFIER ATI CABLE RF DET DCB CABLE RF LAMP DETECTOR CABLE RF A16 A14 CABLE RF A16 A18 CABLE RF A11 A18 CABLE RF A18 A17 CABLE RF A15 A12 CABLE RF A13 A16 CABLE RF A16 J3 AUX OUTPUT WIRING HARNESS RF SECTION CABLE ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY CABLE ASSEMBLY RIBBON REAR CONNECTOR Mfr Code 28480 28...

Page 190: ...G BUTTON DOME PLUG BUTTON DOME CABLE ALC R SMB CABLE RF SYTF COUPLER CABLE RF COUPLER REAR OUT OPTION 002 AND 004 INCLUDES ALL OPTION 002 AND 004 PARTS IN ADDITION TO THE FOLLOWING CABLE RF ATTENUATOR REAR OUT Mfr Code 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 Mfr Part Number 83592 60123 83592 00010 83592 20048 83592 20050 83592 20029 83592 20062 83592 20063 83592 60024 835...

Page 191: ... KEY KEY KEY KEY KNOB WINDOW DISPLAY COVER PC ts s wr r g LJIT WTH CW FILrEH I 1 LJ LJ l p 1 j i 5 PLACES 0 0 t EXT MTB ALC Description CAP LITE CAP SLOPE CAP POWER LEVEL CAP POWER SWEEP JACK 25 IND ID MP1 Mfr Code 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 Manufacturer s Part Number 83592 00024 5041 0285 5041 1926 5041 192424 5041 1925 0370 3023 83522 20028 83525 00005 Figure 6 1 Major Mecha...

Page 192: ...STING AL TRANSISTOR HEAT SINK CLIP FASTENER 400 X 300 X 090 HI BE SHIELD ASSEMBLY CARD CAGE SIDERAIL UPPER RIGHT CASTING FRONT RETAINER PUSH ON KB TO SHPT EXT SIDERAIL UPPER LEFT SHIELD ISOLATOR CASTING AL HEAT SINK RF BRACKET ISOLATOR 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 0050 2032 0050 2067 0050 2069 0050 2068 83525 20036 1400 1095 83525 20070 83592 ...

Page 193: ... WIREFORM MUW BLK OXD PIN ROLL 0 094 IN DIA 0 188 IN LG STL LATCH SCREW LATCH BRACKET COUPLER SIDERAIL LOWER LEFT SIDERAIL LOWER RIGHT WIRE HOLDER BRACKET AMPLIFIER 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 83525 00010 1460 1851 1480 0337 83525 20069 83525 20040 83592 00009 83592 20018 83592 20015 83592 00012 83592 00004 Figure 6 1 Major Mechanical Parts 3 of 4 Replaceable Parts ...

Page 194: ... 20020 PANEL REAR PLUG HOLE 0 500 D STANDARD PLUG HOLE 0 750 D STANDARD BUSHING PLASTIC ALIGNMENT PIN 28480 28480 28480 28480 28480 83592 00028 6960 0002 6960 0003 5021 0906 11869 20020 Figure 6 1 Major Mechanical Parts 4 of 4 HP 83592A Replaceable Parts 6 31 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 195: ...SCREW MACH 6 32 188 IN LG 100 DEG SCREW MACH 6 32 1 IN LG PAN HD POZI SCREW MACH 6 32 25 IN LG PAN HD POZI SCREW MACH 6 32 25 IN LG 100 DEG SCREW MACH 6 32 312 IN LG 100 DEG SCREW MACH 6 32 188 IN LG PAN HD PHL NUT HEX DBL CHAM 3 8 32 THD 094 IN THK NUT HEX DBL CHAM 7 16 28 THD 094 IN THK WASHER FL NM NO 6 141 IN ID 375 IN OD WASHER FL MTLC NO 6 147 IN ID WASHER FL MTLC NO 4 125 IN ID SCREW MACH 2...

Page 196: ...D D Figure 6 2 Attaching Hardware 1 of 3 HP 83592A Replaceable Parts 6 33 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 197: ...Figure 6 2 Attaching Hardware 2 of 3 6 34 Replaceable Parts HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 198: ...Figure 6 2 Attaching Hardware 3 of 3 HP 83592A Replaceable Parts 6 35 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 199: ...MP3 CONNECTOR ASSY TYPE SAME AS J3 AUX OUT INSULATOR CENTER CONDUCTOR BODY BULKHEAD NUT HEX 7 16 28 INSULATOR A f MP8 N RF OUTP MP5 UT Q s Y1 T MP7 IVIP6 Mfr Code 28480 02660 02660 28480 28480 28480 00000 00000 28480 Manufacturer s Part Number 86290 60005 131 150 131 149 5040 0306 08555 20093 08555 20094 OBD OBD 08761 2027 Figure 6 2 RF Output Connector Exploded View 6 36 Replaceable Parts HP 8359...

Page 200: ...s of the HP 83592A If your instru ment was manufactured before the printing of this manual you can order a separate manual that documents these earlier versions HP Part Number 83592 90002 Later versions of the instrument serial prefixes higher than the ones indicated on the title page are documented in a yellow Manual Changes Supplement For additional important information about serial number cove...

Page 201: ...nals of the line power module on the rear panel and at the LINE power switch whether the switch is ON or OFF The AC line voltage on these terminals can if contacted produce fatal electrical shock You must also be aware that capacitors inside the instrument may remain charged even though the instrument has been disconnected from its AC power source After you have completed a repair check the instru...

Page 202: ...rt Number 08350 60034 64 pin and 08350 60035 17 pin are designed to power the RF plug in when it is removed from the HP 8350 sweep oscillator for trouble shooting These service aids are recommended for convenience in servicing the HP 83592A A 44 pin extender assembly HP Part No 08350 60031 is available to allow access to printed circuit assembly components while maintaining electrical contact with...

Page 203: ...uit Description Block Diagram Component Locations Schematic A7 A9 SYTM DRIVER REFERENCE RESISTOR Troubleshooting Circuit Description Block Diagram SYTM Driver A7 Component Locations Reference Resistor A9 Component Locations Schematic A8 A9 YO DRIVER REFERENCE RESISTOR Troubleshooting CircuitDescription Block Diagram YO Driver A8 Component Locations Reference Resistor A9 Component Locations Schemat...

Page 204: ...or code First number r indicates base color second and third v numbers Indicate colored stripes Indicates shielding con ductor tor cables Indicates a plug In connection Indicates a soldered or mechanical connection Connection symbol in dicating a male con nection Connection symbol in dicating a female con nection Resistor Variable Resistor Breakdown Diode Zener Light Emitting Diode SCR Silicon Con...

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Page 206: ... ROM Read Only Memory RPG Rotary Pulse Generator LINE LABEL ABBREVIATIONS CK C Clock Input D Data or Delay Input Flip Flop EN Enable F 3 State Enable Input G Gating Input LSB Least Significant Bit MSB Most Significant Bit Q Output S Not Q Complement of Q R Reset or Clear Input RD Read S Set Input T Trigger Input Monostable WR Write 1 Count Up 1 Count Down 3 ST 3 State placed by function Figure 8 1...

Page 207: ... portion of the analog devices Whenever the HP 8350 is powered ON or the front panel INSTR PRESET pushbutton is pressed instrument SELF TEST is initiated Instrument SELF TEST checks a number of circuits in both the HP 8350 and the 83592A If a failure in the HP 83592A is detected during SELF TEST error code E001 will be displayed Table 8 2 lists other error codes associated with the HP 83592A RF Pl...

Page 208: ...the addresses used on that particular assembly Hex address entry must be made prior to any of the following HEX DATA WRITE M2 allows the operator to write any combination of hex data bytes to the addressed device The outputs can then be checked to see if the device is functioning properly HEX DATA READ M3 allows the operator to read the outputs of an addressed device HEX DATA ROTATION WRITE M4 str...

Page 209: ...evel DAC Power Sweep DAC Scale Offset DACs Address Decoder checks major address decoder lines Address Decoder checks Individual board address decoders Interrupt Control Bandswitch DAC Assembly A4 A5 A7 A8 A7 A8 A4 thru A8 A3 A6 Test Point A4TP2 A5TP8 A7TP1 A7TP9 A8TP2 A8TP3 A3U6 A3U7 A3U9 A3U13 Address Decoders A3U4 pin 38 A6TP1 HP 83592A Service 8 9 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guar...

Page 210: ...EEN RECYCLE Figure 8 2 Hex Data Rotation Write Bit Pattern 0 7Asec 9 xsec ENABLE 4V 0 3V DB D7 3 STATE 0V VALID DATA VALID DATA Figure 8 3 Hex Addressed Fast Read Timing Diagram 8 10 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 211: ...xadecimal conversions to binary and decimal equivalents When the HP 8350 is in the hex data write mode several front panel keyboard pushbuttons convert to hexadecimal digit entries The hex numbers assigned to the DATA ENTRY keys are shown in Fig ure 8 4 Table 8 4 Hexadecimal Equivalents Hexadecimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A b C d E F Binary 0000 0001 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 0111 1000 1001 1010 1011 1...

Page 212: ...re listed in Table 6 1 Replacing YO A13 SYTM A12 YO Driver A8 or SYTM Driver A7 Each YO YIG oscillator or SYTM switched YIG tuned multiplier requires a unique set of resistors to be installed on its respective driver assembly A7 or A8 for proper YIG coil drive The values of these resistors are documented on labels attached to the side of the HP 83592A near the RF section If the driver assembly A7 ...

Page 213: ...Order restored exchange module from HP Refer to the replaceable parts section for part numbers Swap replacement mod ule and defective module Put restored exchange module in spares stock Return defective module to HP C Return defective module to HP Openbox carefully It will be used to return defective module to HP Complete failure report Place it and defective module in box Be sure to remove enclos...

Page 214: ...DATUM 0 0 0 0 Figure 8 6 Rear Panel Connector Alignment 8 14 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 215: ...nd the inaccuracy increases with faster sweep times the problem is most likely with the delay compensation circuit on the A8 YO driver assembly Power losses that can be corrected with the front panel PEAK control indicate that the YO SYTM tracking needs calibration Refer to Section 5 Adjustments Power Control Typical problems are no RF output maximum unleveled RF output or exces sive power level v...

Page 216: ...or each error code follows Error Code E001 Error code E001 Indicates that the HP 8350 microprocessor is unable to properly read plug in ROM Initial checks should be made to verify proper mating of rear panel connectors with the HP 8350 Also check cable connections to the A3 digital Interface and ensure A3 is properly installed Refer to the A3 service information for specific troubleshooting inform...

Page 217: ...can be greatly simplified by first defining the conditions under which the problem exists When troubleshooting the RF plug in should be operating in the least complicated mode that exhibits the frequency control problem For instance a CW frequency is less complicated than a swept mode and a single band sweep is less complicated than a multiband sweep NOTE To ensure accurate frequency counter readi...

Page 218: ...se refer to the troubleshooting information for the A4 ALC assembly Excessive Power Variations Refer to the troubleshooting information for the A4 ALC assembly Low Power If unable to obtain specified maximum leveled power for frequencies greater than 2 4 GHz try peaking the power with the front panel PEAK function Set the HP 83592A to external ALC mode this opens the ALC loop press SHIFT CW and ad...

Page 219: ...ction Tested HP 8350 83592A Plug in keyboard Invalid key code Interval Timer PIA Operator Initiated Test SHIFT 04 SHIFT 55 SHIFT 55 Troubleshooting Hints Check the RF plug in connections and cable connections to A3 Do hex data write to front panel and hex data read of A3S1 configuration switch See E001 Troubleshooting in this procedure for specifics Check PIFLG See A1 A2 service information for fu...

Page 220: ...350 very few activities take place without micro processor intervention The digital control section of the HP 83592A is the focal point of all communication between plug in and mainframe It receives commands ordered by the microprocessor along the HP 8350 s instrument bus Once in the HP 83592A these commands are decoded and routed to the appropriate part of the plug in to control virtually every c...

Page 221: ... new band including new scaling and offset values and continues the sweep Power Leveling ALC The power control circuits determine the RF output power level and ensure that the power is constant across the sweep A feedback loop detects the RF power level compares it with a reference voltage and adjusts modulators in the RF path to correct for amplitude errors The power level is digitally programmed...

Page 222: ...be sent back to the HP 8350 The configuration switch Interrupt control circuits serve a dual purpose The configuration switch encodes information about the plug in options used and certain user defined parameters During INSTRUMENT PRESET and power on the switch positions are read by the HP 8350 microprocessor then used to configure the HP 83592A according to the parameters selected As interrupt co...

Page 223: ... separate unleveled circuit which monitors the ALC assembly The power control interface digitally controls several functional areas Three of the lines are buffered by the attenuator control which operates the A19 step attenuator in instruments equipped with Option 002 The RF on circuits control the biasing for the A13 YIG oscillator and the A17 amplifier When the RF is turned off the bias to these...

Page 224: ...eration for bands 1 through 3 The 3RD BIA3 output optimizes the 3RD biasing for the frequency and power level of operation A8 YO Driver A9 Reference Resistor Assembly The A8 YO driver assembly scales and offsets the buffered tuning voltage from the A6 sweep control assembly and converts it to a current for controlling the A13 YIG oscillator frequency The buffered tuning voltage BVTUNE is scaled of...

Page 225: ...e chas sis mounted reference resistor which is monitored and compared to the YO DRIVE V Any errors between the two are corrected in a closed loop producing a current proportional to the YO DRIVE V Compensation elements Comp correct for nonlinearities in the YO If the YO is replaced this section of circuitry requires changing In CW mode a relay connects a large capacitor across the YO s coil The ca...

Page 226: ...d and compared to the SYTM DRIVE V Any errors between the two are corrected in a closed loop producing a current proportional to the SYTM DRIVE V Compensation elements Comp correct for nonlinearlties in the SYTM If the SYTM is replaced this section of circuitry requires changing The frequency cal switches set the SYTM s frequency end point accuracy for tracking the YO fre quency These switches are...

Page 227: ...lected detector voltage is proportional to the peak RF amplitude The input sample and hold stores the detected level during pulse modulation This pre vents subsequent circuits from saturating when the RF power goes low during blanking or pulse modulation The logger amplifier produces a voltage proportional to the log of peak RF amplitude and essentially represents the RF power level in dB The refe...

Page 228: ...nts include AH through A19 AT1 DC1 DC2 and CR1 The A13 YIG oscillator is the fundamental frequency controllable microwave source for the HP 83592A RF plug in ranging 2 4 to 7 0 GHz The YO s frequency is determined by the current flowing through large electromagnetic colls Inside supplied by the A8 and A9 assemblies Due to the response time limitations of the main coils a smaller coil with a much f...

Page 229: ...ough path for the 0 01 to 2 4 GHz RF The DC2 directional coupler directs a portion of the RF energy to CR1 detector producing a voltage proportional to the RF power level for leveling in bands 1 through 3 Although the low frequency band 0 output must pass through DC2 this coupler plays no part in band 0 leveling The RF output is finally directed to the front panel RF OUTPUT connector On instrument...

Page 230: ...BF OJT BJ 20 0 HZ Rflure 8 7 HP 83592A RF Hufl fn Simplified Block Diagram 8 31 8 32 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 231: ...0V 1 1 1 1 1 OIGITAL FREQ CAL j i INTERFACE SlIITCHEB i 4nv FREQ CAL J YO LD FM A7 SYTM DRIVER I COHFENSATICN TRACKING TP3 1 i 1 LINEARITY i BV TUNE SCALE COUP 1P 0 A9 DAC y i j Trc i i i v c T 1 S i J Tp t I L J SYT Yy L L Y COIL ICV OFFSET 1 1 REF DAC f r 1 1 i 7 1 inv J BAND 1 V 1 J 1 u 4 3V DIGITAL FREB CAL 1 i INTERFACE SWITCHES SYTM CHIVE V V EHZ A2 FRONT PANEL INTERFACE BV TUNE i rni Q ATA ...

Page 232: ...hat W3 ribbon cable connections are securely seated over A10J1 and A2J1 Check power supplies to the front panel 5V at A10XA3 pins 6 and 7 Then check continuity between these points and A10J1 pin 2 ERROR CODES Error codes E050 and E051 indicate a communication problem between the front panel interface assembly and the HP 8350 microprocessor Code implications and further troubleshooting hints are di...

Page 233: ...ace the problem back to U6 The seven segment lines Ca through Cg and Cdp can be tested by programming the test pattern in Figure 8 9 then verifying activity at A2P1 Trace any problems back to U6 To check for burned out display LEDs Press CW SHIFT 0 0 2 MHz 0 0 0 0 0 0 OHO 0 0 All segments with decimal points should light up hex data mode address location 2d00 U6 hex bytes 00 00 00 00 Display probl...

Page 234: ...tation write The UNLEVELED light is driven by pulse stretching timer U12A which is disabled by U9A during retrace Check that U9 pin 3 is high during retrace approximately 4 VDC and low during forward sweep The UNLEVELED light should be lit when the available power is insufficient for leveling to the desired reference level typically several dB beyond specified maximum leveled power If the UNLEVELE...

Page 235: ... if it is locked low E051 occurs when the key code received by the microprocessor cannot be decoded This indi cates a failure in A2U6 or a bad row sense line If the row sense lines are good troubleshoot the keyboard matrix with a continuity checker To troubleshoot the plug in keyboard matrix initiate the key code test Press SHIFT 0 4 There after when pressing any plug in front panel key the approp...

Page 236: ... patterns are absent but the 200 kHz clock is present the problem is probably U6 Ensure that problems in U4B or the A1 assembly are not tieing the lines down If the column strobes are present probe both the column and row corresponding to the key in question at U6 Observe the traces while pushing the button The two lines should track each other If they track but the microprocessor can t read the c...

Page 237: ... PIRPGA and PIRPGB lines through the HP 8350 to the mainframe A2 assembly Refer to HP 8350 A2 service information for more details If the signals are absent in the plug in check for the 5V at A10J1 pin 2 Then remove the front panel and check for 5 VR directly at the point where the RPG leads are soldered to the A1 front panel assembly Then probe the two RPG output leads for the waveforms in Figure...

Page 238: ...esn t trace the problem back to the A7 SYTM driver assembly If it is present check TP3 for the waveform shown in Figure 8 13 If it is present on the A2 assembly but FREQ TRK V is missing on the A4 and A5 boards probe the emitter of Q3 for the same waveform offset by approximately 0 6 VDC 5V DIV 20V 0V Figure 8 12 SYTM Drive V A2TP1 1V DIV Figure S 13 Frequency Voltage A2TP3 5 5V 0V HP 83592A Servi...

Page 239: ...quency at exactly 0 5 VDC per GHz or 1 VDC per GHz depending on the switch position of A2S1 Check the rear panel 1V 0 5V GHz BNC output jack for a ramp Be sure that A2S1 is in the open position If it is absent check TP2 for the waveform shown in Figure 8 14 If there is no signal at TP2 but there is a ramp at TP3 the problem is in U1A Return A2S1 to its original configuration 5V DIV 20V 0V Figure 8...

Page 240: ...s 0 0 and BKSP BKSP PF The RF ON line should toggle from 0 VDC to 10 VDC If there is no change check U8 pin 5 for high and low levels If the output is locked high check the protection diode CR3 before replacing U8 However if CR3 is open U8 may be damaged by actuating the relay If the output at pin 5 is locked low replace U8 If U8 pin 5 changes levels properly replace relay K1 MISCELLANEOUS The PRE...

Page 241: ...ce U6 is a large scale integrated device capable of monitoring the keyboard without continual attention from the HP 8350 microprocessor When a key is depressed U6 elimi nates contact bounce encodes and stores the column row information in an internal register and sets the FLAG line When the microprocessor detects the flag the keyboard codes are read from U6 and processed POWER DISPLAY Power Displa...

Page 242: ... and 40 dB pads internally combining to provide up to 70 dB of attenuation in 10 dB steps BDO BD1 and BD2 are the data signals for U10 An extra inverting stage is provided by U13 so that the same data signals can be used to create the enable ENn and disable DISn signals The attentuator is a latching relay type so that current is drawn only during switching When the plug in RP OFF is selected relay...

Page 243: ...L PEAK SLOPE and encodes rotation into digital form for the microprocessor to use providing a digitally compatible control with an analog feel The two RPG lines pass directly to the HP 8350 s A2 front panel interface assembly passing through both plug in and mainframe motherboards CAL adjust ment introduces an offset to the leveling loop to match absolute RF power output to external leveling devic...

Page 244: ... GHZ I O IN IN I O IN I O IN I O I O IN IN I O I O I O I O IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN IN OUT IN IN IN OUT TO FROM A3P1 30 A3P1 6 7 A3P1 9 A6P1 16 A3P1 31 A3P1 26 A3P1 32 A3P1 10 NOT USED A3P1 33 A4P1 2 A3P1 13 NOT USED A3P1 35 NOT USED A3P1 14 NOT USED A3P1 36 NOT USED A3P1 15 NOT USED A3P1 37 NOT USED A3P1 16 NOT USED A3P1 38 NOT USED P2 25 NOT USED A3P1 42 NOT USED NOT USED P2 61 ...

Page 245: ...GND DIG ROW NOT USED NOT USED db SWP NOT USED FREQ CAL NOT USED dBm NOT USED GND ANLG NOT USED dB GHz NOT USED 10V POWER SWP EXT CAL PWR SLOPE 10V CWFIL PIRPGB RF ON OFF PIRPGA NOT USED NOT USED MTR ALG NOT USED EXT ALC UNLEVELED INT ALC TO FROM BLOCK K K K K K J K K K J J J K K K J K J 0 J F J H L H 0 H 0 H L H 0 H H H H H H A1J1 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ...

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Page 247: ...6 At Front Panel Component Locations HP P N 83590 60122 Figure 8 17 A2 Front Panel Interface Component Locations 8 54 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 248: ...83590 60122 J aBtINIP IDN Ji sil aiHDo Jl 311 OIBDt Jl 7ttWBOS ill aU OIBD3 ji iB i D aD Jl iafl DlHoa J1 IB I Q BDE Jl 17U 0 aD7 L Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 249: ... the HP 8350 is probably good A different error code especially E005 Indicates problems In the HP 8350 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING Visually inspect the plug in for damage frayed cables and loose connectors Check ribbon cable W29 between the plug in interface and A3 assembly Check the ribbon cable in the HP 8350 leading from its motherboard to the plug in interface Check the 5 VB line at A3J1 pins 35 3...

Page 250: ...w for a short period to allow the RF microclrcult components to reach full capacity before releasing the ALC amplifier This prevents the ALC loop from correcting for a large error voltage at Initial power up thus preventing overshoot RF PLUG IN SELF TEST Major portions of the A3 digital interface assembly and the instrument bus connecting it to the HP 8350 are tested by the self test routine perfo...

Page 251: ... Likewise in the RF plug in check the cabling between chassis P1 and P2 and the A10 motherboard or A3 digital interface Next check the individual pins and sockets of the HP 8350 plug in interface connectors for bent or missing pins Make sure that the A3 assembly is firmly seated into its motherboard socket and that ribbon cable connections are making good contact Perform the hex data read Press SH...

Page 252: ...ssible at U3 pin 3 at the top of the A3 assembly so it is not necessary to remove the A3 assembly to test it The output frequency should be approximately 200 kHz The pulse train is NOT symmetrical and has TTL levels If no clock signal is found suspect U3 If the SCAN CLK is present yet E052 occurs then the failure is probably with U5 Press SHIFT 5 5 and check the LWR and LRD lines for the waveforms...

Page 253: ... the A3 digital interface assembly and plug in ROM Any plug in failures which are traced back to the A3 assembly are due to failures in one or more of the following areas Address Decoding Plug in Buffers Interrupt Control Configuration Switch Miscellaneous Control Lines If problems occur only when performing a multiband sweep suspect the programmable timer U5 If the HP 8350 displays show the wrong...

Page 254: ...nable lines are faulty troubleshoot the discrete address decoding logic involving U6 U7 U8 and U10 and replace the defective component If other pulses are missing or displaced replace the appropriate decoder U9 or U13 LWR U523 LRD U522 LPIAE U4 23 LINST1 P1 8 LINST2 P1 29 LFP1 P1 13 LFP2 PI 37 LFP3 PI 16 LFP4 PI 26 LFP5 P1 30 4000H ROM U1 U1 18 5000H ROM U2 U2 18 1 1 III III 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11III II...

Page 255: ...le for two functions Reading the configuration switch Routing the interrupts from the triple timer NOTE Before changing the configuration switch settings write down the switch positions and and return the switches to their original settings after troubleshooting The PIA s read capability can be checked Press CW SHIFT 0 0 hex data mode 2 9 0 0 address location 2900 M3 hex data read Watch the displa...

Page 256: ... RF plug in interconnect and ribbon cable to J1 on the A3 digital interface assembly They are buffered and inverted by Schmitt trigger inverters before passing on to the rest of the RF plug in 100 ohm resistors in series with each line are included to reduce ringing on the instrument bus U7A and U7D enable the bi directional data buffer when either the plug in ROM LB PIROME or the plug in itself L...

Page 257: ...2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A3U1 A3U2 Read or Write Write Read RD WR Write RD WR Write Read Write Write Write Read Read Description Write data to programmable Interval timer Read data from programmable interval timer Enable peripheral interface adapter Also addressed 2BOOH to 2BFF Write control for A4 ALC A5 FM driver and A6 sweep control Write to A7 SYTM driver and A8 YO driver Control and read offset and gain...

Page 258: ...ation and will receive an interrupt when the count down is complete U4 is a PIA peripheral interface adapter which controls the interrupts from U5 and reads the configu ration switch S1 As an interrupt controller U4 can be microprocessor programmed to mask or enable any of four possible interrupts These interrupts mark the end of important timing intervals used during band switching Configuration ...

Page 259: ...T OUT OUT OUT OUT I O I O I O I O OUT OUT OUT OUT I O I O I O I O OUT OUT OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT TO FROM NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED A2J1 6 NOT USED NOT USED A7P1 18 A8P1 18 A4 A6P1 18 A5P1 5 A2J1 1 A2J1 21 A2J1 23 A2J1 25 A2J1 27 NOT USED NOT USED A6P1 3 NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED A2J1 31 NOT USED NOT USED P2 25 A6P1 15 FUNCTION G B G G G B B B F F F F F F F F F F...

Page 260: ...GND DIG 5VB 5VB 5VB L PIFLG L PIIRQ GND DIG LBP2 I O I O I O I O I O I O I O I O I O IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT IN TO FROM P2 33 P2 2 P2 34 P2 3 P2 35 P2 4 P2 36 P2 5 P2 38 P2 37 P2 39 P2 8 P2 40 P2 41 P2 10 P2 42 P2 11 P2 43 P2 12 P2 44 P2 13 P2 45 P2 15 P2 47 P2 17 P2 18 P2 50 NOT USED P2 5 P2 20 P2 52 P2 53 NOT USED NOT USED FUNCTION G A A A A A A A A G ...

Page 261: ...RQ s P 0 AID MOTHERB J2 s XAS J Jl 1 1 2 5 l 2 I 34 r 3 S 3B T s 1 39 i n VT 10 5 5 41 S S f Ay J I 11 1 1 I 1 VT lil i n J u p2 r 17 IR n 1 T 1 1 1 I z s 12 3 1 s 3 l 1 1 S t cl i t h 1 n i CARD XA n JU i 9 1 3 r r J 4 S i H f 22 1 I Tt 25 42 v 22 IB 42 A3 DIGITAL INTERFACE Jl i k PI LSIRQ 1 1 FLAG d DUnkI x J 8 N 7 z 3 K v r rftDM 1 SWEEP OSCILLATOR INTERFACE CONTROL DATA AODRESS Artisan Scienti...

Page 262: ... U10 un U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 niiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiinir HP P N 83525 60080 Figure S 22 A3 Digital Interface Component Locations 8 74 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 263: ...1 D1ID4 JI 711 onOS JI HII 0 1D6 11 91I 011DT JI 12 IN L 1 0 JI 131IN1L 1 1 JI 14 IN L 1 2 JI 15 IM1L 1 3 JI IB lH L 1A4 JMBUN1L 1A6 JI 19UH1L IAB JI ZOIIHIL IA7 JI 21HN1L 1 0 JI asHNiL l a JI 231IN1L IAIO JI 241IH1L 1 11 JI 251INIL 1 12 PI 42 IH1 FLAG HZ JI 4E11M LBP2 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 264: ...on titled Troubleshooting Symptoms characterizes possible failure modes provides some general troubleshooting hints and refers the reader to more detailed procedures found under the paragraphs titled Troubleshooting Procedures NOTE To ensure that Option 002 RF plug ins remain in the same attenuator setting during trouble shooting press SHIFT POWER SWEEP This allows full ALC control without changin...

Page 265: ... front panel annun ciator drivers Refer to A1 A2 troubleshooting If the UN LEVELED light blinks briefly at the beginning of the sweep the heterodyned band 0 may be sweeping through 0 Hz and causing an ALC drop out Check this by slowly increasing the start frequency If the UNLEVELED light stops blinking enter a CW frequency of 0 MHz and adjust the plug in front panel FREQ CAL screw to the center of...

Page 266: ... through the HP 8350 to the blanking request L RFBRQ line on the RF plug in A6 assembly If L RFB is present but A4TP5 does not clamp at greater than or equal to 4 VDC during blanking suspect A4U2D or A4U9 If the UNLEVELED light flashes briefly during the sweep but does not imply any of the above failure modes check power flatness See below VTUNE A6TP9 LRFB A4P1 29 A4TP6 Shows ALC response to RF BL...

Page 267: ...th within the unleveled band s If power is unleveled in all bands continue to sweep the plug in s full frequency range Attempt to level the power externally using a power meter as shown in Figure 8 26 Select MTR leveling and enter a 100 second sweep time If the RF power is now leveled then the failure is most likely in the detectors or the detector selection switch A4U6 Refer to the following para...

Page 268: ...ied Suspect primarily the appropriate detector Also inspect the appropriate modulator as well as the A4 mod drivers and detector selection switch If the RF signal for bands 1 through 3 is missing check the A6 3RD and PIN diode bias circuit If the PIN diode switch bias signal is not getting through or the BO control line is missing the switched YTM will come up in the band 0 position No Power All B...

Page 269: ...ontinuing with the functional area troubleshooting information characterize the failure as much as possible Some important information to know about the failure is Is the failure frequency mode related CW or swept mode Is the failure frequency band related band 0 only bands 1 through 3 only or common to all bands Does the failure affect RF output power maximum unleveled power low power or adjustab...

Page 270: ...ction Unless A5 is suspect simplify A4 troubleshooting by turning off the line power and removing the A5 assembly Although power sweep will be disabled and the power flatness will be lost the ALC loop should still level without the signals provided by the A5 assembly DAC U11 establishes the absolute power level The 10V REF from the A6 assembly is scaled to yield from 0 VDC 5 dBm displayed to 10 VD...

Page 271: ...or scalar network analyzer compatibility is not available from the HP 8350 when the A4 assembly is removed from the plug in and must be supplied from the scalar network analyzer through the rear panel PULSE IN connector If no power is measured in the suspected band turn off the line power and remove the A4 assembly Return power to the instrument If there is still no RF power suspect components of ...

Page 272: ...mode EXT by supplying a sine wave to the EXT MTR ALC INPUT connector This method breaks the ALC loop and allows waveforms to be checked against known test signals See Figure 8 28 for more details The open loop procedure will find the majority of the problems in the feedback path A problem that will not normally be found using this method is small voltage offsets caused by leakage through the MOS F...

Page 273: ...does not go positive Check for the waveforms shown in Figure 8 29 NOTE The function generator synthesizer DC OFFSET may have to be adjusted slightly to produce the waveforms given in Figure 8 29 If the EXT MTR ALC input goes positive the log amplifier will saturate Adjustment of the EXT MTR ALC CAL screw will affect the waveforms at TP5 and TP8 Adjust the CAL screw until these waveforms are obtain...

Page 274: ... s ft V s y 4 is i i o OVdc c 0 in a S OVdc 0 0 VI r1 OVdc in et depends on power attain waveshape ImS div TP11 2 ImS div s TP8 1 2 ImS div J TP6 1 2 3 level and EXT MTR ALC CAL r I A A w i i y N f l S rf OVdc OVdc OVdc Figure 8 29 Open Loop Waveforms HP 83592A Service 8 87 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 275: ... and 5 VDC respectively When sweeping across a bandswitch RF blanking pulses will saturate TP5 at 5 VDC regardless of input 6 Remove jumper from A4TP11 to ground Q2 is an emitter follower followed by a common base stage Q1 with two diodes In between These transistors are acting as an exponential current driver To verify the operation of these transistors and the subsequent components of the RF pat...

Page 276: ... matches the peaking in bands 1 to 3 This peaking is due to the response of the ALC loop R92 is adjusted for 50 duty cycle of the square wave Set the sweep oscillator for a CW frequency and SQ MOD on Connect the RF output to a crystal detector and oscilloscope Using a function generator drive the AM input of the sweep oscillator with a sine wave swept in frequency from DC to 400 kHz trigger the os...

Page 277: ...R49 still does not measure 0V suspect the band blanking circuitry U8B and Q15 for band 0 or U8C and Q14 for bands 1 through 3 Remove the jumper from A4TP11 NOTE Remove any tape applied to the pin edge connectors in the previous procedure If the modulators appear to be functioning properly check the following RF levels with a power meter or spectrum analyzer When checking power levels internal to t...

Page 278: ...Hold Drivers Blocks E and K There are adjustments to improve the shape of the square wave C23 in block E and R99 in block K are used to eliminate offset in the input sample and hold and sample and hold driver circuits respectively They act to effectively cancel charge passed through the gate to source capacitance of the FET Refer to 5 16 ALC Gain Adjustment in Section 5 of this manual HP 83592A Se...

Page 279: ...ional to RF amplitude This voltage is converted to log scale and compared with the power level reference signal If the voltages at the summing junction are not of equal magnitude an error voltage is generated This error voltage is amplified and converted to a current drive for the RF modulators which vary the transmitted RF power to correct the error and achieve the desired RF power level ADDRESS ...

Page 280: ...causing Q10B and QUA to turn off thereby initializing the hold mode The frequency of the sampling mode is dependent on the L PULSE or SQ MOD input When the system is used with the HP 8756A or 8757A scalar network analyzer the SQ MOD input is a 27 8 kHz square wave controlling the gates of Q5 block I and Q6 block E Refer to the HP 8350 Operating and Service Manual Section 5 for the 27 8 1 kHz oscil...

Page 281: ...r range In EXTernal ALC the power level calibration is set with the front panel EXT CAL potentiometer U18 amplifies the logged output for comparison with the power level summing signal R9 and R10 adjust the gain of U18 and calibrate midrange power levels for their respective bands Guarded gate FETs Q7 Q8 and Q16 select the appropriate detector return for INTernal EXTernal and PM power meter leveli...

Page 282: ...sing certain power meters In switch U4 A and B are open C is closed in INT or EXT DET mode The opposite is true in MTR mode MAIN ALC AMPLIFIER BLOCK L UNLEVEL SIGNAL BLOCK M Both inputs to integrator U9 are at virtual ground under leveled power conditions allowing for immedi ate response to an input error voltage R15 optimizes the speed at which the loop responds to power level changes L RFB goes ...

Page 283: ...s for bands 1 through 3 as closely as possible Q15 BLOCK 0 or Q14 BLOCK N increase the isolation between band 0 and band 1 by shutting off the modulator in the inactive band Q12 and Q13 provide square wave modulation and RF blanking when selected R92 Is factory selected to match the modulator for best square wave modulation symmetry HP 83592A Service 8 97 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation...

Page 284: ...G LOOPS LIGHTER LINES REPRESENT CIRCUITRY WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO BUT IS NOT CONTAINED WITHIN EITHER LOOP Figure 8 31 Simplified ALC Block Diagram 8 98 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 285: ...OUT IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT TO FROM J2 J2 A6P1 40 A10J1 12 A10J1 41 NOT USED NOT USED P1 A4 A10J1 36 A5P1 23 A3P1 6 7 NOT USED P2 28 P1 8 P2 56 A3P1 9 ASP1 31 ASP 1 10 ASP 1 32 ASP1 11 ASP 1 33 ASP 1 12 ASP 1 34 ASP 1 13 ASP 1 35 ASP 1 14 ASP 1 36 NC P2 29 P1 13 P1 11 A3P1 8 P2 26 A10 E1 A6P1 25 CR1 CR1 A10 E4 A8P1 3 NOT...

Page 286: ...r57f r5 n i 3 J3 P O A1 FR T FP INT LNI n Q3 L M l l61 l nEOTn v B 1 r 31 1 41 inv ji L J rp7o_A5 I t nmurn Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 287: ...HP P N 83592 60132 Figure 8 33 A4 ALC Component Locations 8 104 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

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Page 289: ...le 8 16 LO Frequency FM Troubleshooting Voltages Setup Condition FM INPUT 100 Hz A5TP11 1Vp p FP Phaselock A3S1 8 Closed FM INPUT 100 Hz A5TP11 1Vp p AUX OUT Phaselock A3S1 8 Open FM INPUT 700 Hz A5TP11 1Vp p F P Phaselock A3S1 8 Closed FM INPUT 700 Hz A5TP11 1Vp p AUX OUT Phaselock A3S1 8 Open U7 7 08Vp p All Bands 08Vp p All Bands 064Vp p All Bands 064Vp p All Bands TP2 20 MHz V 08Vp p All Bands...

Page 290: ...A3S1 6 to the open 1 position For cross over coupled mode set A3S1 6 to the closed 0 position For front panel phaselock mode set A3S1 8 to the closed 0 position For the AUX OUT phaselock mode set A3S1 8 to the open 1 position OSCILLOSCOPE Figure 8 35 A5 Troubleshooting Test Setup NOTE The HP 8350 front panel INSTR PRESET key must be pressed after each switch position change in order for the select...

Page 291: ... f f r f 7 A1 0 5V DIV 0 5V DIV 0 5V DIV FM INPUT 1 MHz TP11 1Vp p SCOPE 0 5 J IS DIV 1 r l f U r A J r r A 0 5V DIV 0 5V DIV 0 5V DIV FM INPUT 10 MHz TP11 1 Vp p SCOPE 0 05 is DIV J l f l f 1 t l l Figure 8 36 AS Troubleshooting Waveforms 1 of 2 HP 83592A Service 8 109 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 292: ... 1 2 Vp p Band 3 0 8 Vp p 2V DIV 2V DIV FM INPUT I MHz TP11 1 Vp p SCOPE 0 5 Ais DIV r r r r Band 0 7 2 Vp p Band 1 7 2 Vp p Band 2 3 6 Vp p Band 3 2 4 Vp p 2V DIV 2V DIV FM INPUT 10 MHz TP 1 1 Vp p SCOPE 0 05 xs DIV Band0 10 8 Vp p Band 1 10 8 Vp p Band 2 10 4 Vp p Band 3 9 0 Vp p Figure 8 36 A5 Troubleshooting Waveforms 2 of 2 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guarante...

Page 293: ...ress decoder operation by performing a minor address decoder self test Press SHIFT 5 4 minor address decoder test Check the address decoder outputs LEN4 LENS and LEN6 as shown in Figure 8 37 460 p sec L1NST1 T i r 28jusec 40 sec LEN0 Not Used LEN1 Not Used LEN2 Not Used LENS Not Used LEN4 U18 11 LEN5 U18 10 LEN6 U18 9 Enter SHIFT 54 Trigger LEN 0 Figure 8 37 Address Decoder Timing Diagrams Control...

Page 294: ...at there is a signal centered around 0 VDC at TP4 Press M2 8 8 hex data write 88 Relay K1 should now be closed Verify that the signal at TP4 is offset from being centered around 0 VDC To check relay K2 Press M2 BK SP 8 hex data write F8 Relay K2 should be closed Note the level of the signals at TP3 and TP4 Open relay K2 Press M2 dBm 0 hex data write E8 Relay K2 should now be open Verify that the l...

Page 295: ... present at TP6 POWER SWEEP ALC ADJUSTMENTS TROUBLESHOOTING The most likely indication of a failure in these circuits is either incorrect or no operation of the power sweep function or inability to adjust the output power flatness The power sweep DAC U17 is exer cised by initiating the power sweep DAC self test and the DAC output is checked at TP8 Press SHIFT 5 1 power sweep DAC self test Verify t...

Page 296: ... the front panel YO AND SYTM MAIN COIL FM DRIVERS BLOCKS C D and H The YO and SYTM main coil FM drivers scale and buffer the HP 8350 rear panel FM Input signal for FM frequencies between DC and 700 Hz to produce two outputs which are summed with the tuning voltage for the YO main coil on the A8 YO driver assembly and the SYTM on the A7 SYTM driver assembly Low frequency amplifier filter and the YO...

Page 297: ...r frequencies of DC to 10 MHz Selectable sensitivities of 6 MHz Volt and 20 MHz Volt are available and determined by the state of control line 6MHz V SEL 1 6 MHz V 0 20 MHz V When 6 MHz V SEL is high relay K2 Is open and the FM input is scaled by a resistive divider made up of R11 and R12 When 6 MHz V SEL is low relay K2 is activated shorting capacitors C4 C6 and resistor R11 The combination of C2...

Page 298: ...LEN 6 Low Enable 6 load data into the control latches and LEN 5 Low Enable 5 loads data into the power sweep DAC CONTROL LATCHES BLOCK C Control latch U6 stores the state of six control lines that are used to control the amplification factor of the FM input signal according to the frequency band of the RF output bands 0 through 3 The control lines are loaded into U6 from data bus lines BDO through...

Page 299: ...esultant contribution of the Q1 circuit to the input of U14A That is the resultant signal may be either a positive going ramp or a negative going ramp as required to make the RF OUTPUT signal flat over that frequency segment The composite correction signal from the four flatness adjustment circuits Q1 through Q4 are sum med at the input of U14A This composite correction signal PWR SWP COMP is then...

Page 300: ...IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT TO FROM A7P1 A4P1 5 A8P1 1 A2J1 36 NOT USED P2 64 NOT USED NOT USED A3P1 8 A3P1 6 7 NOT USED P2 28 P1 8 NOT USED A3P1 9 A3P1 31 A3P1 10 A3P1 32 A3P1 11 A3P1 33 A3P1 12 A3P1 34 A3P1 13 A3P1 35 A3P1 14 A3P1 36 NOT USED NOT USED P2 29 P1 13 P1 A3 NOT USED P1 A3 NOT USED P1 A3 A13A1J1 NOT USED A13A1J1 NOT USED A13A1J1 NOT...

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Page 302: ...HP P N 83592 60005 Figure 8 41 AS FM Driver Component Locations 8 124 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

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Page 304: ... 10V ramps See Figure 8 44 For a single band sweep i e 0 01 to 2 4 GHz BVTUNE should be a single 0 to 10V ramp 1 If both waveforms are incorrect verify the TV buffer output at TP5 Figure 8 44 2 If BVTUNE is incorrect for only the full band sweep the problem is most likely with the bandswitch DAC variable gain amplifier or the bandswitch circuitry The TV buffer is verified in single band sweep a Ch...

Page 305: ... IOVdc L OVdc A6TP1 Press SHIFT 56 Figure 8 43 Bandswitch DAC Test Waveform HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 306: ...P1 Bandswitch DAC 2V DIV ov IOV A6TP4 A6TP7 Variable Gain Amplifier Output A6TP8 BVTUNE Figure 8 44 Buffered Tuning Voltage Waveforms HP 83592A Service 8 129 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 307: ... appropriate waveforms are shown in Figure 8 45 a L RTS should go low at the end of each forward sweep If it does not trace the problem back through the plug in interconnect to the HP 8350 b L SIRQ should pulse low briefly for end of sweep interrupts If these pulses are missing but L RTS Is present suspect U2A U8B U16C or control lines from U3 c L SIRQ should also pulse low for bandswitch interrup...

Page 308: ...sable the bandswitch circuitry To check the address decoding circuitry enter SHIFT 5 4 and perform the following 1 Examine L INST1 P1 18 for activity If none is found troubleshoot the A3 assembly 2 If L INST1 Is functional check each of the LENn lines U17 for the pulses shown in Figure 8 46 If these are incorrect but the address lines show activity replace U17 If the address lines seem locked high...

Page 309: ...e the status bit being read by U13 4 Exercise U3 and U9 with hex data rotation write Enter Press SHIFT 0 0 2 GHz 0 0 M4 hex data mode address location 2COO U3 hex data rotation write Check the outputs of U3 against the waveforms shown in Figure 8 2 Verify operation of U9 by substituting hex address 2C01 U9 in the procedure above 460 u sec L INST 1 PI 18 28 VLsec 40 x sec LEND U17 15 LEN1 U17 14 LE...

Page 310: ... at TP3 is 4 5V for band 0 and 5V for band 1 If these voltages are correct perform the SRD bias adjustment in Section 5 PULSE MODULATION The pulse modulation circuit can be checked by entering an amplitude marker on the HP 8350 and checking for activity on the L PULSE and PULSE MOD outputs If L PULSE has activity but PULSE MOD does not disconnect W6 at A16J4 to eliminate the possibility of the mod...

Page 311: ...sweep control interrupt logic circuits Each latch is clocked by a separate line from the address decoder to store the byte of data appearing on the data bus The data is latched into U3 and U9 when their respective LEN clock inputs pulse low Refer to the various circuit function blocks for detailed descriptions of these control lines Output buffer U13 outputs data to the HP 8350 microprocessor that...

Page 312: ...changed by analog switch U4 selecting a different feedback resistor for each band Potentiometers R30 R28 R26 and R24 BO through B3 set the amplifier gain for each band Analog switch U10D shorts across the feedback resistors for single band sweeps to disable the amplifier Figure 8 44 shows the relationship between the TV buffer output bandswitch DAC output and the resultant variable gain amplifier ...

Page 313: ...t of comparator U14 The inverting input comes from the variable gain amplifier Each time the amplifier output reaches 0V comparator U14 outputs a logic high to initiate a bandswitch During a forward sweep FET Q3 is turned off and a positive offset voltage is applied through R56 and R57 This offsets the reference input beyond any bandswitch points generated by the forward sweep bandswitch comparato...

Page 314: ... HP 8350 to produce the blanking signal L RFB for the A4 ALC assembly SRD AND PIN DIODE BIAS BLOCK I The SRD and PIN diode bias circuit provides two bias voltages for the switched YTM The PIN SW output biases the PIN diode in the SYTM to select either the band 0 RF or the bands 1 through 3 RF as the input to the SYTM In band 0 analog switch U11C is opened to apply positive bias to the diode and en...

Page 315: ...connector go low If the PULSE IN input from the rear panel exceeds a TTL level it is translated to a TTL level by the resistor diode network on the U21A pin 13 input When the L PULSE output is active low switching RF power off Q4 is biased on and Q6 is biased off this provides a positive bias to the PIN diode in the modulator and attenuates the RF output power When L PULSE is a logic high Q6 is bi...

Page 316: ...UT OUT OUT OUT IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT IN IN I O I O I O I O IN IN IN IN I O I O I O I O IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT TO FROM P2 57 A7P1 5 A8P1 5 P2 32 P2 55 P2 54 A3P1 18 A4P1 41 A4P1 2 J5 P2 25 A3P1 6 7 A4P1 19 P2 28 P1 8 A10J4 15 A3P1 9 A3P1 31 A3P1 10 A3P1 32 A3P1 11 A3P1 33 A3P1 12 A3P1 34 A3P1 13 A3P1 35 A3P1 14 A3P1 36 A3P1 44 A2J1 4 P2 29 P1 13 A8P1 3 A3P1 8 P2 24 A10J5 7 P1...

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Page 318: ...HP P N 83592 60106 Figure 8 48 A6 Sweep Control Component Locations 8 144 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

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Page 320: ...when the plug in is sweeping across its full range INSTR PRESET conditions SWEEP CIRCUITRY A failure In the sweep circuitry may cause the SYTM to tune between improper frequency endpoints or not sweep at all If the SYTM drive voltage is incorrect or missing the instrument will have low RF output power for bands 1 through 3 1 Check the SYTM DRIVE V TP6 for the waveform shown in Figure 8 50 If this ...

Page 321: ... DIV H H H n t N 4 SYTM Coil A7TP7 5V DIV ov SYTM Collector A7TP3 Figure 8 50 SYTM Coif Current Source Waveforms 8 148 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 322: ...igure 8 52 If U17 fails check address decoding using the digital control troubleshooting below 3 Check 20V FREQ REF TPS for 20 VDC 10 mV If it is not trace the supply voltage back to the HP 8350 Then check that SUPPLY VOLTAGE CORRECTION U15 pin 6 Is at approximately 10 VDC If it is not troubleshoot U15 4 Finally check that the summing junction U21 pin 2 is at 0 VDC If it is not troubleshoot U21 HP...

Page 323: ...ELAY COMPENSATION A failure in the delay compensation circuit is usually indicated by RF output power variations that change with sweep time The delay compensation has little effect at sweep times greater than 100 milliseconds On the HP 8350 enter INSTR PRESET and check waveforms in Figure 8 54 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scient...

Page 324: ...DIV 4 r J n y A7TP2 2V DIV 0V 1 4 Bl V A 1 1 t 1 A7TP4 ov Figure 8 54 SVTM Delay Compensation Waveforms HP83592A Service 8 151 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 325: ...and base emitter junctions of A9Q2 with an ohmmeter These junctions should show only a few hundred ohms when forward biased and a high impedance in the reverse direction If A9Q2 is found to be shorted or opened make sure that protection diodes VR1 and CR5 are good before replacing the transistor c Q1 and Q2 can be checked using the procedure above while they are still in the circuit The line power...

Page 326: ...T and make the following key entry Press SHIFT 0 0 2 GHz 8 dBm M3 hex data mode address location 2C8E U7 hex data read The hex digits displayed in the HP 8350 front panel FREQUENCY TIME window should change when the S1 and S2 switch positions 8 and 9 are toggled 4 U3 and U4 can each be checked with hex data read see above at address 2C8C or 2C8D The hex digits should change when the corresponding ...

Page 327: ...hich stores commands from the HP 8350 for the control lines used on the A7 SYTM driver assembly primarily for delay compensation The command byte is latched into U12 when LEN 7 pulses low Refer to the delay compensation and summing amplifier sections for detailed descriptions of these control lines SCALED VOLTAGE TUNE DAC BLOCK B OFFSET DAC BLOCK C The scaled voltage tune and offset DACs function ...

Page 328: ...nalog multiplier U20 The delay compensation is summed into the main coil driver voltage in the summing amplifier During retrace and momentarily during bandswitching analog switch U10B closes In this condition U11C together with R6 R8 R9 and R7 form a subtracter circuit Both inputs are the input signal so they cancel in the operational amplifier and the resulting output is 0V regardless of the inpu...

Page 329: ...the pulse width of the timer output and is adjusted by R55 20V TRACKING BLOCK F Inverting amplifier U15 monitors the 20V line used to supply current to the SYTM If the 20V supply becomes loaded down or drifts the SYTM main coil current and consequently the SYTM bandpass frequency will try to change However U15 senses any drift in the 20V FREQ REF line and provides a correction signal so that the r...

Page 330: ...ional to the drive voltage through the SYTM s main tuning coil U22 Q1 Q2 and A9Q2 comprise a voltage to current converter and current driver for the SYTM s main coil The non inverting input of U22 receives the SYTM DRIVE voltage signal The inverting input of U22 monitors the voltage drop across reference resistor R2 which is directly proportional to the coil current If the drive current is not tra...

Page 331: ...4 5 6 7 8 9 A b C d E P Binary 0000 0001 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 0111 1000 1001 1010 1011 1100 1101 1110 1111 Decimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Figure 8 56 A7S1 S2 Switch Configuration TO FRONT OF PLUG IN HP83592A Service Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 332: ...FREQ REF I O IN OUT IN IN IN IN IN IN IN I O I O I O I O IN IN IN IN I O I O I O I O IN IN IN IN IN OUT IN TO FROM A5PI 1 A10J1 39 NOT USED A8P1 5 A6P1 42 NOT USED A6P1 23 A3P1 6 7 P1 11 P2 28 P1 8 A3P1 9 A3P1 31 A3P1 10 A3P1 32 A3P1 11 A3P1 33 A3P1 12 A3P1 34 A3P1 13 A3P1 35 A3P1 14 A3P1 36 PI 7 P2 29 P1 13 P1 11 A3P1 29 NOT USED NOT USED A9P1 10 NOT USED A9P1 9 NOT USED A9P1 8 A9P1 15 FUNCTION E...

Page 333: ...M COLLECTOR 20V FREQ REF 20V GND ANLG 5V UNPEG I O IN OUT OUT OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT IN IN TO FROM A8P1 21 A10J4 7 A10J5 3 11 A8P1 1 A7P1 22 A10J4 8 Pl 7 A7P1 21 A8P1 22 A7P1 20 A7P1 44 A8P1 44 Pl 7 P2 27 58 59 P2 63 FUNCTION I i i HP 83592A Service Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

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Page 335: ...HP P N 83595 60068 Figure 8 58 A7 SYTM Driver Components Location Diagram HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 336: ...TO SYTM n o 1 llllll HP P N 83525 60010 Figure 8 59 A9 Reference Resistor Components Location S 166 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 337: ...ER 83595 60068 Pl 31ilia I l fl 1 1 B0 P 32H 01 B02 D I H 0111 P 25il ll En4 P ia i nl Efla P B l m BD6 P l liI Ol BDr Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 338: ...ms and voltages described below occur when the plug in is sweeping across its full range INSTR PRESET conditions SWEEP CIRCUITRY A failure in the sweep circuitry may cause the YIG to sweep between improper frequency endpoints or not sweep at all If the YO drive voltage is missing the instrument may toggle between two or more CW frequencies 1 Check the YO DRIVE V TP10 for the waveform shown in Figu...

Page 339: ...V DIV r M 1 I t r i B1 YOCoil A8TP11 5V DIV YO Collector A8TP6 ov Figure S 61 YO Coil Current Source Waveforms 8 170 Service HP83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 340: ... Figure 8 63 If this fails check address decoding using the digital control troubleshooting below 3 Check 20V FREQ REF A7TP12 for 20 VDC 10 mV If it is not trace the supply voltage back to the HP 8350 Then check that SUPPLY VOLTAGE CORRECTION U11 pin 6 is at approximately 7 5 VDC If it is not troubleshoot U11 4 Finally check that the summing junction U20 pin 2 is at 0 VDC If it is not troubleshoot...

Page 341: ...ELAY COMPENSATION A failure in the delay compensation circuit is indicated by frequency errors that change with sweep time For sweep times greater than 100 milliseconds delay compensation has little effect on the frequency accuracy On the HP 8350 enter INSTR PRESET and check waveforms in Figure 8 65 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan s...

Page 342: ...l A8TP4 2V DIV 1 I t r 1 r 1 41 u t IT u H 4Ht A8TP9 ov ov ov Figure 8 65 YO Delay Compensation Waveforms HP 83592A Service 8 173 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 343: ...assis mounted R1 should be checked by removing the A9 assembly from the instrument The ohmmeter reading should be approximately 155 ohms c While the A9 assembly is removed from the instrument check the collector base and base emitter Junctions of A9Q1 with an ohmmeter These junctions should show only a few hundred ohms when forward biased and a high impedance in the reverse direction If A9Q1 is fo...

Page 344: ...t buffer U7 press INSTR PRESET and make the following key entry Press SHIFT 0 0 2 GHz 8 6 M3 hex data mode address location 2C86 U7 hex data read The hex digits displayed in the HP 8350 front panel FREQUENCY TIME window should change as the S1 and S2 switch positions 8 and 9 are toggled 4 U3 and U4 can each be checked with hex data read see above at address 2C84 or 2C85 The hex digits should chang...

Page 345: ...ity of excess loading Then check A9U1 pin 2 for 5 VDC If incorrect replace A9U1 CW FILTER Relay K1 and C21 reduce residual FM by filtering the noise from the YO coil current The relay is actuated by a line from U13 To check the data line press HP 8350 CW Press SHIFT 0 0 hex data mode 2 GHz 8 7 address location 2C87 U13 M2 hex data write 0 0 BKSP BKSP hex data 00 and FF Alternate between 00 and FF ...

Page 346: ...offset DACs U13 is a control latch which stores commands from the HP 8350 for the control lines used on the A8 YO driver assembly primarily for delay compensation The command byte is latched into U13 when LEN 7 pulses low Refer to the delay compensation summing amplifier and YO coil current source sections for detailed descriptions of these control lines SCALED VOLTAGE TUNE DAC BLOCK B OFFSET DAC ...

Page 347: ...ondition U10C together with R6 R8 R9 and R7 form a subtracter circuit Both inputs are the input signal so they cancel in the operational amplifier and the resulting output is 0V regardless of the input level With U19B closed C4 charges to one half the value of the input signal R8 and R9 form a voltage divider UI9B opens again during the sweep which leaves only C4 in the feedback path of U10C Since...

Page 348: ... YIG oscillator If the 20V supply becomes loaded down or drifts the YO main coil current and consequently the frequency will try to change However U11 senses any drift in the 20V FREQ REF line and provides a correction signal so that the resultant YO DRIVE voltage TP10 is compensated for the drift ZRO adjustment R22 compensates for inaccuracies between U11 and summing amplifier U20 SUMMING AMPLIFI...

Page 349: ...ale DAC values and calibrates the high end frequency The ninth and tenth bits from S1 and S2 are read through U7 S1 and S2 switch positions encode binary numbers to set up the offset and scaling DACs Refer to the frequency accuracy adjustment procedure in Section 5 for instructions Figure 8 67 illustrates the switch configurations YO COIL CURRENT SOURCE BLOCK I YO COIL CURRENT DRIVER A9 BLOCK K Th...

Page 350: ...talled in the new assembly NOTE If the YO needs little or no compensation some or all of the factory select resistors may be omitted 5V REGULATOR A9 BLOCK L A9Q3 is a 1 5 VDC regulator mounted in a single package It receives the 5V UNPEG line slightly more than 5V from the mainframe and regulates it for use in the plug in RF components MSB LSB 5 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY OPEN 1 CLOSED 0 1 0 B 9 B 8 H 7 ...

Page 351: ...N IN OUT IN IN IN IN IN IN I O I O I O I O IN IN IN IN I O I O I O I O IN IN IN IN IN OUT IN TO FROM A5P 2 A10J1 37 NOT USED A4P1 43 A6P1 39 A7P1 3 A6P1 42 NOT USED A6P1 23 A3P1 6 7 P1 11 P2 28 P1 8 A3P1 9 A3P1 31 A3P1 10 A3P1 32 A3P1 11 A3P1 33 A3P1 12 A3P1 34 A3P1 13 A3P1 35 A3P1 14 A3P1 36 P1 7 P2 29 P1 13 P1 11 A3P1 29 NOT USED NOT USED A9P1 2 NOT USED A9P1 2 NOT USED A9P1 4 A9P1 5 A7P1 44 FUN...

Page 352: ...20V FREQ REF 20V GND ANLG 5V UNPEG I O IN OUT OUT OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT IN IN TO FROM A8P1 21 A10J4 7 A10J5 3 11 A8P1 1 A7P1 22 A10J4 8 P1 7 A7P1 21 A8P1 22 A7P1 20 A7P1 44 A8P1 44 P1 7 P2 2 7 58 59 P2 63 FUNCTION K J K K K K K J J HP83592A Service 8 183 8 184 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 353: ...A2 FRONT PANEL INTERF FREQ CAL ACE Jl 1 L Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 354: ...HP P N 83595 60070 Figure 8 69 A8 YO Driver Component Locations Diagram HP 83592A Service 8 187 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 355: ...SYTM o n mill i HP P N 83525 60010 Figure 8 70 A9 Reference Resistor Component Locations Diagram S 188 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 356: ...A8 YO DRIVER 835 95 60070 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 357: ...ailure often indicates a failure inside the microcir cuit and may require that the entire assembly be replaced Many microcircuits are extremely sensistive to static electric discharges more so when the microcircuits are removed from their bias boards or control circuits Before handling a microcircuit discharge your own body by touching the instrument chassis or microcircuit package Avoid touching ...

Page 358: ...fic assembly refer to the paragraphs titled Microcircuit Verification By Assembly NOTE All references to test points pin connections etc can be located on the RF schematic NO RF POWER All Bands A13 YIG Oscillator A YO failure is indicated if the RF power at the rear panel AUX OUTPUT connector is less than 10dBm nominally 0 dBm Check power supplies and bias levels L RF ON TP ON should be at 10VDC T...

Page 359: ...Remove the A4 assembly This removes all bias current from the modulator and provides an unre stricted path for RF If full unleveled power is achieved refer to A4 troubleshooting If bands 1 through 3 remain dead disconnect W20 and check the RF output directly out of A16 open loop power should measure approximately 9 dBm A14 Power Amplifier Check power supplies Verify that L AMP OFF is a logic high ...

Page 360: ...A4TP6 is at 4 VDC If not troubleshoot A4 Then check MOD 1 It should be slightly negative If it is approximately 4 4 VDC the modulator diode is open If MOD 1 is near 0 0 VDC while A4TP6 measures 4 VDC check A4 mod drivers and the connections to the modulator HARMONIC DISTORTION All Bands A13 YIG Oscillator Refer to Section 5 Adjustments and perform the harmonic adjustments If harmonics are still un...

Page 361: ...r If power is present and leveled across part of a band but drops out entirely for the rest of the band suspect A13 Check for power dropouts at the rear panel AUX OUTPUT connector POWER HOLE Any Band Check all RF connections in the proper loop s Narrow band power dips or holes are usually the result of loose or faulty RF connections Tighten all RF connectors internally Secure the front panel RF co...

Page 362: ...nel AUX OUT for greater than 10 dBm then check power directly from the YO for about 14 dBm A16 Modulator Splitter RF power into A16 can be checked at the rear panel AUX OUT The pulse modulator can be disabled by disconnecting the PULSE MOD input at A16J4 Verify output power at both A16 outputs All Cavity Oscillator The output of this assembly should measure approximately 9 dBm RF power at 3 8 GHz ...

Page 363: ...acking adjustment in Section 5 DC2 Directional Coupler Insertion loss through the coupler should be less than 1 dB in all bands Failures here are extremely unlikely CR1 Detector Check the detector output for approximately 0 05 VDC in bands 1 through 3 when leveled at 10dBm and slightly more negative when unleveled This measurement can be taken at the detector output using an SMC tee or by probing ...

Page 364: ...tion The sphere is lightly coupled to a bipolar transistor providing the gain necessary to sustain oscillation A FET amplifier provides the final output power gain The A13A1 YO bias assembly supplies the biasing for the oscillator and YO amplifier This assembly is matched to the YO and cannot be separately replaced The bias assembly provides zener protection against high voltage transients that ap...

Page 365: ...encies providing a low pass nature which rejects the unwanted mixing products The A17A1 amplifier bias assembly provides the various bias currents for the band 0 amplifier It is matched and attached to the microcircuit at the factory has no adjustments or replace able parts and cannot be replaced separately as an assembly The 20V and L BORF ON lines provide the power When the RF is off or the plug...

Page 366: ...uency by the SYTM coil drive current supplied by the A7 SYTM driver The filter s bandpass frequency is determined by a small YIG sphere with a resonant frequency that depends on the surrounding magnetic field strength The magnetic field is established by an opposing pair of electromagnet coils Changing the current through the coils changes the magnetic field strength and hence the bandpass frequen...

Page 367: ...s which are selected as a pair Latching relays close contacts which either insert these attenuators in the RF path or bypass them The control and drive circuitry for the attenuator is located on the A2 front panel interface assembly The insertion loss with 0 dB attenuation selected is may be as much a 5 db at 20 GHz See specifications in Section I RF Output Connector On standard or Option 002 inst...

Page 368: ...ure 8 72 A12AI SYTM Bias Component Locations 00000 0 0000 R2 0 VR3 I CR1 I Jl P 0 HP P N 5086 7337 Figure 8 73 A13A1 YO Bias Component Locations HP83592A Service 8 203 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 369: ...2 a El R9 R4 R32 a X 3 Q D 12 01 g 3 3 I R21 1 E2 E3 WI ini I a CB C3 E 10 1 WQ 2 1 CRIB CRIB j R23l Rfl E5 E6 8 OH c 0 1 9 E E7 B rRrn R24 C2 n R40 R39 R3B R37 R33 R3S R38 CR2 1 R34 P 0 HP P N 5086 7339 Figure 8 75 A16AI Modulator Splitter Bias Component Locations 8 204 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

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Page 371: ... SENSE 10V RETURN 40V SENSE 40V RETURN AM INPUT W12 NC 10V RETURN 20V SENSE 20V RETURN 10V 10V RETURN SENSE 40V 40V RETURN SENSE Figure 8 77 Interface Signals on Connector PI HP 83592A Service Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 372: ...PLUG IN INTERFACE CONNECTOR P2 Figure 8 78 Interface Signals on Connector P2 HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 373: ... Directional Coupler J1 Front Panel RF Output Type N J2 Front Panel EXT MTR ALC Input A1 OJ6 Motherboard A10J1 Motherboard A2J1 Front Panel A10J4 Motherboard A12 SYTM A13 YO J4 Rear Panel BNC PULSE IN A10E9 Motherboard A10E8 Motherboard A16 Modulator Splitter P1 A1 Rear Panel Interface A10E7 Motherboard CR1 Detector Bands 1 through 3 A10E6 Motherboard A10E5 Motherboard A12A1J2 YO FMCoil DC1 Direct...

Page 374: ...ector A16 Modulator Splitter A14 Power Amplifier 2 0 to 20 0 GHz A16 Modulator Splitter A18 Modulator Mixer A11 Cavity Oscillator A18 Modulator Mixer A18 Modulator Mixer A17 Amplifier 0 01 to 2 1 GHz A15 DC Return A12 SYTM A13 YO A16 Modulator Splitter A16 Modulator Splitter J3 Rear Panel Type N AUX OUTPUT A16A1 Modulator Splitter A11 Cavity Oscillator A17 Amplifier 0 1 to 21 GHz A18 Modulator Mix...

Page 375: ...3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 C C C 0 c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c XA J 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 T 0 c c 0 c c c c c c c c c c c c c 0 c c 0 c XA J5 a 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 D 3 3 3 3 3 7 C C 0 c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c Ww r1 XA8 XA3 Figure 8 79 AW Motherboard Component Locations HP 83592A Service 8 211 8 212 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrum...

Page 376: ...g Frequency ModulationInput Frequency ModulationReturn L F P Display Write L F P Keyboard Read L FP Annunciator Write L F P AnnunciatorWrite L F P RF Control Band0 Free Cal FreqTracking Voltage YOFM CoilDrue YOFM CoilReturn InstrBus InvAddrO Instr Bus Inv Addr 1 Instr Bus Imi Addr InstrBus Inv Addr3 Instr Bus Int Addr4 Instr Bus Int Addr5 InstrBus Inv Addr6 lnst Bus Inv Addr7 Instr Bus Inv Addr8 I...

Page 377: ...d L Plug lnFlag L Plug In Interrupt Request L Plug ln Non Maskable Interrupt PIN Diode Switch for SVTM Plug In ROM Enable Plug In RPfi A Plug In RPGB External Pulse Input L RF Pulse Mod Pulse Modulation Power On Power Level Reference Nut Usedl Power Sweep Level Compensation L RF Blaming L RF BlankingRequest L RF Marker 10V RFOn Ov RFOff L Retrace Strotie F P Scan Clock L Sweep Interrupt Request Sq...

Page 378: ...5V unregulated 10V Regulated lOVRilurn Sense 10V Sense 10V Unregulated 15V Regulated 40V Regulated 40V Return 40v Return Sense 40V Sense AnalogGround DigitalGround Analog Ground Sense Pnmr tlJpnl Interlace PI 7 14 6 15 8 3 16 13 12 4 5 n 1 10 Pluq ln InteriBEe PS 29 30 18 50 51 63 26 1 6 14 16 21 31 37 4 48 49 Dig InHc A3P1 6 7 4 5 35 36 38 U A4P1 16 38 7 27 17 28 6 39 15 37 8 30 FM A5P1 16 38 7 2...

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Page 381: ...rrecting manual errors and for adapting the manual to instruments containing improvements made after the printing of the manual TO USE THIS SUPPLEMENT Make all changes applicable to the serial prefix or number of your instrument as indicated in the following reference table Note that there may be more than one Title Page and or Parts Cross Reference Table included in this supplement The last chang...

Page 382: ...A 2809A 2815A 2830A 2836A 2911A 2914A 3010A 3050A Make Manual Changes 1 4 5 10 11 1 2 4 5 10 11 1 2 4 5 10 11 1 2 4 5 7 10 11 1 2 4 7 10 11 1 2 4 8 10 11 1 2 4 10 11 1 2 4 10 11 1 2 4 11 Index Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 383: ...4 Al A14 New Assembly Part Number 83590 60082 83595 60081 83595 60089 83592 60148 83592 69113 Manual Sections Affected Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts N A Performance Tests Performance Tests Replaceable Parts Service Replaceable Parts Service Replaceable Parts Service Service Replaceable Parts Service Replaceable Parts Service Index 3 4 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888...

Page 384: ...er prefix of your instrument is the same or higher than the one indicated on this page To keep your documentation applicable to all versions of instruments place the superseded page s in the MANUAL BACKDATING section of your manual ADD Add the page s to your manual as indicated Do not remove any page s Replace the following page Title Page Add the followingpage 6 6a 6 6b behind page 6 6 HP Pan Num...

Page 385: ...NTS COVERED BY MANUAL in Section 1 Manual Changes Supplement Print Date 22 OCTOBER 1987 I Change 1 documents serial number prefix 2718A Copyright HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 POUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95403 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Pan Number 83592 90076 Printed AUGUST 1987 HEWLETT PACKARD Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www art...

Page 386: ... IA3U1 A3U2 HP Part Number 83592 80030 83592 80031 Replace with HP Part Number 83592 80045 83592 80046 New Description ROM ROM NOTE A3U1 A3U2 are not separately replaceable Serial Prefix or Number Affected 2718A 2718A HP83592A Change 1 Replaceable Parts 6 6a 6 6b Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 387: ...n the manual provided that the serial number prefix of your instrument is the same or higher than the one indicated on this page To keep your documentation applicable to all versions of instruments place the superseded page s in the MANUAL BACKDATING section of your manual Add the following pages Title Page 6a 6 6b behind page 6 6 HP Part Number 83592 90094 For HP Internal Use Only Pan of HP Pan N...

Page 388: ... Section 1 Manual Changes Supplement Print Date 22 OCTOBER 1987 Change 1 documents serial number prefix 2718A Change 2 documents serial number prefix 2726A Copyright HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95403 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Part Number 83592 90076 Printed AUGUST 1987 l a HEWLETT PACKARD Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guarant...

Page 389: ... 1820 1 97 Replace with HP Part Number 83592 80045 83592 80046 0698 7243 1820 1425 New Description ROM ROM NOTE A3U1 A3U2 are not separately replaceable FIXED RESISTOR 1 96K OHMS 25W NA NOTE A4R64 A4U7 are not separately replaceable Serial Prefix or Number Affected 2718A 2718A 2726A 2726A HP 83592A Change 2 Replaceable Parts 6 6a 6 6b Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SO...

Page 390: ...1987 CHANGE 3 Change 3 documents serial number prefix 2809A This change does not affect documentation HP Part Number 83592 90097 For HP Internal Use Only Part of HP Part Number 83592 90077 Change 3 3 1 3 2 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 391: ...ded that the serial number prefix of our instrument is the same or higher than the one indicated on this page To keep vour documentation applicable to all versions of instruments place the superseded page s in the MANUAL BACKDATING section of our manual Replace the following pages Tille Page 1 11 1 1 through 1 4 4 1 through 4 42 HP Pan Number SBS W For HP Internal Use Onlv I Pan of HP Pan Number 8...

Page 392: ...Date 20 JUNE 1988 Change 1 documents serial number prefix 2718A Change 2 documents serial number prefix 2726A Change 3 documents serial prefix number 2809A I Change 4 documents all serial information Copyright HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95403 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Pan Number 83592 90076 Printed AUGUST 1987 CfelHEWLETT PACKARD Artisan...

Page 393: ...or use with an instrument will execute Its programming instructions when properly Installed on that Instrument HP does not warrant that the operation of the instrument or software or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free LIMITATION OF WARRANTY The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from Improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer Buyer supplied software or interfacing u...

Page 394: ...2 3 2 3 2 4 2 4 3 1 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 7 3 8 3 8 3 10 3 10 3 11 3 12 3 13 3 14 3 14 3 16 3 17 3 17 3 17 3 17 3 18 3 18 3 18 3 18 3 19 Alternate Sweep Mode HP IB Firmware Revision Number Phase Lock Operation Operator s Maintenance Plug In Error Codes Fuses Blue Service Tags Section 4 PERFORMANCE TESTS Introduction Equipment Required Operation Verification Test Records Related Adjustments Tes...

Page 395: ...Interface Assembly 8 57 Introduction 8 57 General Troubleshooting 8 57 RF Plug In Self Test 8 58 Error Code E001 8 59 Other Error Codes 8 60 No Error Code 8 61 Address Decoder 8 62 Plug In Interface 8 63 Interrupt Timer PIA 8 63 A3 Digital Interface Circuit Description 8 65 General 8 65 Sweep Oscillator Interface Block A 8 65 Address Decoder Block B 8 65 ROM Block C 8 67 200 kHz Clock Block D 8 67...

Page 396: ...contains procedures to verify published HP 83592A specifications SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS This section contains procedures to adjust and align the HP 83592A after repair or if the instrument falls a performance test SECTION 6 REPLACEABLE PARTS This section contains information required to order all replace able parts and assemblies SECTION 7 MANUAL BACKDATING This section contains information on earl...

Page 397: ...ied maximum leveled power Harmonics in dB below carrier Non Harmonics Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 5 MHz2 15 MHz2 15 MHz2 5 of sweep width Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 HOdBm HOdBm 1 5 dB 17dB 15dB 14dB Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 0 9dB 200 kHz 5kHz 25dB 25dB 2 4 to 7 0 5 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz 5 of sweep width 2 4 to 7 0 HOdBm 85dBm 1 3 dB 1 5dB 15dB 13dB 2 4 to 7 0 0 7dB 200 kHz 5kHz 25dB 50...

Page 398: ...Sweep Time over full band 25 ms Minimum Sweep Time over single band 10 ms Band Switch Points internal band switch points at approximately 24 GHz 7 0 GHz and 135 GHz RF Ouput Connector type N female 1 Unless otherwise noted all specifications are at the RP OUTPUT connector and at 0 to 55 C 2 Accuracy when calibrated with the FREQ CAL adjustment 3 For temperatures greater than 25 C maximum leveled o...

Page 399: ...time 100 ms Power Meter5 Residual AM in 100 kHz Bandwidth in dB below carrier and at specified maximum leveled power Spurious Signals in dB below carrier and at specified maximum leveled power Harmonics and Subharmonics Non Harmonics Output SWR internally leveled With Option 002 Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 2 MHz2 15MHz s 5MHz 2 MHz 200 kHz C 100 kHz 100 kHz Frequency Bands GHz 0 01 to 2 4 0 2d...

Page 400: ... the RF plug in is listed in Table 1 4 in GENERAL INFORMATION Any equipment that satisfies the critical specifications listed in the table may be substituted for the recom mended model OPERATION VERIFICATION To verify operation perform the following tests Frequency Range and Accuracy Output Amplitude You can verify HP IB functions using the program listed in Section IV of the HP 8350 Operating and...

Page 401: ...4 1 Frequency Range and Accuracy CW Frequency Accuracy Swept Frequency Accuracy Marker Accuracy 4 2 Output Amplitude Maximum Leveled Power Output Power Variations Power Level Accuracy Power Sweep 4 3 Frequency Stability 4 4 Residual FM 4 5 Spurious Signals 4 6 External Frequency Modulation 4 7 Square Wave On Off Ratio and Symmetry 4 8 Step Attenuator Accuracy Option 002 Related Adjustment 5 1 5 3 ...

Page 402: ... Analyzer Oscilloscope HP 8350 HP 8566B HP 1741A Procedure CW Frequency Accuracy 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 1 and allow the equipment to warm up for one hour 2 On the sweep oscillator press CW 5 0 MHz 3 On the spectrum analyzer press INSTR PRESET REFERENCE LEVEL 1 0 dBm CENTER FREQUENCY 5 0 MHz FREQUENCY SPAN 5 0 MHz 4 If necessary adjust the FREQ CAL pot on the plug In front pan...

Page 403: ...0 MHz PEAK SEARCH At the appropriate location on the test record enter the frequency of the signal displayed on the analyzer 11 Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all values listed in Table 4 2 NOTE To avoid band crossover problems follow the sequence given for the frequencies in each band Table 4 2 CW Frequencies Bands Accuracy Band 0 5 MHz GHz 1 0 2 2 Band 1 5 MHz GHz 4 0 25 68 Band 2 10 MHz GHz 100 7 1...

Page 404: ...Just visible on the far right side of the oscilloscope display a Raise the analyzer center frequency until no signal is visible on the oscilloscope b Slowly decrease the analyzer center frequency until the signal on the oscilloscope Just peaks c Record the displayed analyzer center frequency value on the test record as stop frequency 18 Repeat steps 12 through 17 for each start and stop frequency ...

Page 405: ...sing the horizontal position knob center the marker on a vertical graticule b Increase the oscilloscope intensity until you can see the signal peak c Adjust the analyzer center frequency until the signal peak Is centered on the same vertical graticule as the marker NOTE When the signal peak is centered on the marker the signal intensity increases 23 Record the analyzer center frequency value on th...

Page 406: ...485A Swept Power Measurement OSCILLOSCOPE SWEEP RF OSCILLATOR PLUG IN Figure 4 2 Swept Power Measurement Test Setup Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 2 2 On the oscilloscope set Sweep B channel A channel Display Blanking A vs B 1V div Ad usted as necessary ON 3 On the sweep oscillator press INSTR PRESET STOP 1 8 0 GHz 4 On the plug in set the power level to 10 dBm 8 dBm on an ...

Page 407: ... to bandswitch points 11 An oscillation or power drop out can cause the instrument to fail the power level tests If you note an oscillation or drop out in step 6 or 10 refer to Table 4 1 for related adjustments SUEEP RF OSCILLATOR PLUG IN POUER HETER RF OUTPUT Figure 4 3 Power Level Accuracy Maximum Leveled Output Power and Power Variations Test Setup Maximum Leveled Power and Variation 12 Connect...

Page 408: ...15 15 15 15 15 Option 002 14 13 13 12 12 16 Slowly increase the plug in output power until the unleveled light comes on Slowly decrease the power level until the light just goes out Slowly increase the time sweep from 10 ms to 1s If the unleveled light comes on decrease the power level until it just goes out 17 Press SWEEP MAN and slowly tune the FREQUENCY TIME control across the band If the unlev...

Page 409: ... 29 Tune the FREQUENCY TIME control to the frequency noted in step 28 typically the point of greatest deviation for all power levels In this frequency range 30 Press POWER LEVEL This steps the power level down 5 dB 31 Repeat steps 28 through 30 for the remaining power levels on the test record 32 Repeat steps 27 through 31 for the remaining frequency ranges listed in Table 4 5 Power Sweep Range 33...

Page 410: ...ame Spectrum Analyzer HP 8350 HP 8566B Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 4 Turn the equipment on On the sweep oscillator press INSTR PRESET and allow one hour warm up 2 On the sweep oscillator Set the CW frequency to the first value in Table 4 6 To minimize drift wait several minutes settling time before continuing Table 4 6 CW Frequency Change with 10 dB Power Level Change Ba...

Page 411: ...ht off MARKER A 4 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in press POWER LEVEL 0 dBm 5 On the spectrum analyzer press PEAK SEARCH Record the absolute frequency change on the test record 6 On the sweep oscillator RF plug In reset the output power to 10 dBm 7 Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the remaining values listed in Table 4 6 4 12 Performance Tests CHANGE 4 HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumenta...

Page 412: ...ipment Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Spectrum Analyzer HP 8350 HP 8566B Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 5 Allow one hour warm up time 2 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in Press INSTR PRESET Set the CW frequency for the first value listed in Table 4 7 Table 4 7 Residual FM CW Frequencies Band 0 1 2 3 CW Frequency GHz 2 2 68 133 200 HP 83592A CHANGE 4 Performance Tests Artisan Sc...

Page 413: ...ak deviation for several sweeps One division 7 kHz see NOTE below Divide the peak to peak deviation by two Record this peak value on the test record card 8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 for the remaining frequencies listed in Table 4 7 NOTE You can check the remaining frequencies by simply changing both the sweep oscillator RF plug in CW frequency and the spectrum analyzer center frequency to the next ...

Page 414: ...r 1 Connect CAL OUT to RF INPUT 2 Press INSTR PRESET FREQUENCY SPAN 7 0 kHz CENTER FREQUENCY 1 0 0 1 MHz RES BW 1 0 0 kHz REFERENCE LEVEL 1 6 dBm ENTER dB DIV 1 dB 3 Adjust the frequency span and center frequency for a diagonal trace from the top left corner to the lower right corner of the CRT see Figure 4 7 4 Note the frequency span Divide this number by 10 This is the FM sensitivity which shoul...

Page 415: ...ied by two In band 3 It is multiplied by 3 Because of this spurious signals that appear at one half the indicated output frequency in band 2 and one third or two thirds the output frequency in band 3 are considered harmonic related sig nals The spectrum analyzer originates some mixing products that may appear on the display Spur or Harmonic Amplitude Procedure 1 On the sweep oscillator press INSTR...

Page 416: ...litude dB reading displayed on the spectrum analyzer as MARKER V Record this on the test record as the harmonic related value for the fundamental frequency in step 3 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the remaining spur values In Table 4 8 NOTE Use this procedure to determine the relative amplitude of any suspected spur or harmonic Use the frequency of the spur as it appears on the spectrum analyzer u...

Page 417: ...TZER Figure 4 9 External Frequency Modulation Test Setup RF INPUT Equipment Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Spectrum Analyzer Function Generator 50ft Feedthrough HP 8350 HP 8566B HP 3325A HP10100C Procedure 1 Ensure that the RF plug in configuration switch A3S1 is set to 20 MHz V Direct Coupled FM see Section 5 for details 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 9 but do NOT connect the function g...

Page 418: ... until the deviation displayed on the spectrum analyzer either stops increasing or becomes non symmetrical about the center 6 On the spectrum analyzer press PEAK SEARCH VF 7 Using the analyzer RPG move the cursor to the other side of the displayed deviation Record the maximum deviation from the CRT on the test record 8 Disconnect the function generator from the FM input 9 Change the plug in config...

Page 419: ...zer Frequency Span and Resolution Bandwidth Modulation Frequency MHz 1 2 10 Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Span MHz 45 45 100 Resolution Bandwidth kHz 30 30 100 13 On the function generator connect the output as shown In Figure 4 9 14 For a modulation frequency of 1 MHz go to step 15 For a modulation frequency of 2 MHz go to step 16 For a modulation frequency of 10 MHz go to step 17 15 1 MHz Increase...

Page 420: ...For a 5 MHz deviation the fundamental signal must null with a negligible 200 kHz frequency shift Repeat steps 11 through 14 for the modulation frequency of 10MHz 17 10 MHz Increase the function generator output amplitude until the first sideband is less than 26 dB below the unmodulated fundamental signal typically 100 mVp p Input signal If the two visible sidebands are unequal use the one with the...

Page 421: ...ipment as shown in Figure 4 10 Turn all instruments on and allow 1 hour warm up 2 On the sweep oscillator RF plug In press INSTR PRESET CW 5 GHzl 3 On the spectrum analyzer press INSTR PRESET REFERENCE LEVEL 1 0 dBm PEAK SEARCH SIGNAL TRACK light on RES BW tight on 3 MHz FREQUENCY SPAN 0 GHz SIGNAL TRACK light off FREQUENCY SPAN 0 GHz MKR REF LVL 4 On the sweep oscillator turn the square wave modu...

Page 422: ...e on off ratio peak to top of noise floor signal variation on the test record Measuring 4 dB below the peak of the ON cycle record the ratio of the ON state to the OFF state as the square wave symmetry on the test record HP83592A CHANGE 4 Performance Tests 4 23 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 423: ...D CD D D D D CBL1BRRTED STEP RTTENURTOR IF INPUT r Figure 4 11 Step Attenuator Accuracy Test Setup Equipment Required Sweep Oscillator Mainframe Spectrum Analyzer Calibrated Step Attenuator Procedure HP 8350 HP8566B HP 8495B Option 890 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 11 Turn the instruments on and allow a 1 hour warm up 2 In Table 4 12 record the actual attenuation values from the ref...

Page 424: ...value at reference setting the actual value at 70 dB VSS value at step setting the actual value at this step setting RS reference setting 70 dB SS step setting the ideal value at this step setting Attenuation Error VRS VSS RS SS Example at a step setting of 30 dB From a calibration report VRS 69 55 VSS 30 80 And RS 70 SS 30 Attenuation Error 69 55 30 80 70 30 1 25 dB HP83592A CHANGE 4 Performance ...

Page 425: ... 10 0 VRS dB VSS dB RS SS dB 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Error dB Table 4 13b Calculating Reference Attenuator Error at 15 GHz Reference Attenuator Step Setting dB 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 VRS dB VSS dB RS SS dB 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Error dB Performance Tests CH NGE4 HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 426: ...or 5 Set the reference calibrated attenuator to 70 dB 6 On the spectrum analyzer press INSTRUMENT PRESET CENTER FREQUENCY Frequency setting from Table 4 14 GHz FREQUENCY SPAN 5 0 MHz RES BW 1 0 0 kHz PEAK SEARCH SIGNAL TRACK light on FREQUENCY SPAN 1 MHz SIGNAL TRACK light off MKR REF LVL VIDEO BW 1 0 0 Hz ENTER dB DIV 2 dBm Adjust the reference level for a centered display Table 4 14 Step Attenua...

Page 427: ...he analyzer sweeps five times note the power level variation from the 0 reference 11 On the test record add the attenuation error Table 4 13 and the value from step 10 Record the sum 12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 for the remaining attenuation steps at this frequency 13 Repeat steps 4 through 11 for the remaining frequencies In Table 4 14 4 28 Performance Tests CHANGE 4 HP 83592A Artisan Scientific ...

Page 428: ...Hz CW Frequency 20 0 GHz Start 10 MHz 50MHz Stop 20 GHz 50 MHz Start 10 MHz 15MHz Stop 2 4 GHz 15MHz Start 2 4 GHz 20 MHz Stop 70 GHz 20MHz Start 70 GHz 25MHz Stop 13 5 GHz 25MHz Start 135 GHz 30 MHz Stop 20 0 GHz 30 MHz LOWER LIMIT 200 GHz 995 GHz 2 195 GHz 3 995 GHz 2 495 GHz 6 7995 GHz 9 99 GHz 7 09 GHz 1329 GHz 1699 GHz 1399 GHz 1999 GHz 0MHz 19 950 GHz 0MHz 2 385 GHz 2 38 GHz 6 98 GHz 6 975 G...

Page 429: ...z M1 at 8 GHz M1 at 14 GHz M1 at 18 GHz M1at 1 GHz M1at 2 GHz M1at 3 GHz M1 at 6 GHz M1 at 8 GHz M1 at 12 GHz Ml at 15 GHz M1 at 18 GHz 10 dBm 10dBm 10 dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm LOWER LIMIT 85 GHz 3 85 GHz 7 85 GHz 1385 GHz 1785 GHz 974 GHz 1 974 GHz 2 957 GHz 5 957 GHz 7 942 GHz 11 942 GHz 14 937 GHz 17 937 GHz 10 dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm MEASURED VALUE UPPER LIMIT 115 GHz ...

Page 430: ... 28 36 19 22 TEST Conditions 10dBm 5dBm 0 dBm 5dBm 10dBm 5dBm 0 dBm 5dBm 10dBM 5dBm 0 dBm 5 dBm 10dBM 5 dBm 0 dBm 5dBm 2 2 GHz 10 dBm 8 5 dBm 80 dBm 70 dBm 100dBm 8 5 dBm 8 0 dBm 7 0 dBm 70 dBm LOWER LIMIT 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 15dB 10dBm 8 5 dBm 8 0 dBm 70 dBm MEASURED VALUE UPPER LIMIT 1 5dB 9 5 dBm 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 3dB 1 3dB...

Page 431: ...3 5 dBm 1 5 dBm 5 dBm 80 dBm 30 dBm 20 dBm 5 0 dBm 70 dBm 20 dBm 30 dBm 50 dBm 2 2 GHz 22 GHz 60 GHz 120 GHz 180 GHz CW22GHZ CW 6 8 GHz CW 133 GHz CW20GHz LOWER LIMIT 1 7dB 1 7dB 17dB 1 7 dB 1 5dB 1 5 dBm 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 6dB 1 6dB 1 6dB 1 6dB 14 dB MEASURED VALUE UPPER LIMIT 1 7 dB 1 7 dB 1 7dB 1 7dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 5 dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 5dB 1 6dB 1 6dB 1 6dB 1 6dB 200...

Page 432: ...c Non Harmonic Spur Frequency 5 GHz Harmonic Non Harmonic Spur Frequency 20 GHz Harmonic Non Harmonic Spur Frequency 5 GHz Harmonic Non Harmonic Spur Frequency 10 GHz Harmonic Non Harmonic Spur Frequency 6 GHz Harmonic Non Harmonic Spur Frequency 12 GHz Harmonic Non Harmonic LOWER LIMIT 25dBc 50dBc 25dBc 50dBc 25dBc 50dBc 25dBc 50dBc 25dBc 50dBc 25dBc 50dBc 25dBc 50dBc 25dBc 50dBc 25dBc 50dBc MEAS...

Page 433: ...ditions 100HzCW 5 GHz 100 Hz CW 5GHZ 100 Hz CW 10 GHz 100 Hz CW 15 GHz CW 5 GHz 1 MHz CW 5 GHz 2 MHz CW 5 GHz 10 MHz CW 10 GHz 1 MHz CW 15 GHz 1 MHz On Off Ratio Symmetry LOWER LIMIT 12MHz 75 MHz 75 MHz 75 MHz 7 MHz 5 MHz 1 MHz 7 MHz 7 MHz 30dB 40 60 o MEASURED VALUE UPPER LIMIT 60 40 4 34 Performance Tests CHA NGE 4 HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www...

Page 434: ...n Output Power 10 dBm 0 dBm 10dBm 20 dBm 30 dBm 40dBm 50dBm 60 dBm Step 11 TEST Conditions CW frequency 50 GHz Attenuator Error Ref CW frequency 150 GHz Attenuator Error Ref CW frequency 180 GHz Attenuator Error Ref Deviation from Reference Ref Deviation trom Reference Ref Deviation from Reference Ref LOWER LIMIT 06dB 07dB 09dB 1 8dB 2 OdB 22dB 23dB 07dB 09dB 1 2dB 2 OdB 23dB 2 5dB 2 8dB 09dB 1 5d...

Page 435: ...0 GHz 5 MHz 22 GHz 5 MHz 40 GHz 5 MHz 25 GHz 5 MHz 6 8 GHz 5 MHz 10GHz 10 MHz 7 1 GHz 10 MHz 133 GHz 10 MHz 17 0 GHz 10 MHz 140 GHz 10 MHz 200 GHz 10 MHz 10MHz 50MHz 20 GHz 50 MHz 10MHz 15 MHz 24GHZ 15 MHz 2 4 GHz 20MHz 70 GHz 20MHz 70 GHz 25 MHz 13 5 GHz 25MHz 135 GHz 30 MHz 20 0 GHz 30 MHz Tested by Date Pass Fail HP 83592A CHANGE 4 Performance Tests 4 37 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentati...

Page 436: ... Output Amplitude Test Maximum Leveled Power 0 01 to 24 GHz 2 4 to 70 GHz 70to135 GHz 13 5 to 20 GHz Output Power Variation 0 01 to 24 GHz 24 to 70 GHz 70to13 5GHz 13 5 to 20 GHz 0 01 to 20 GHz 150 MHz 150MHz 150 MHz 150MHz 150MHz 26 MHz 26 MHz 43 MHz 43 MHz 58 MHz 58 MHz 63 MHz 63 MHz 10 dBm 10dBm 10dBm 10dBm 09 dB 07 dB 07dB 08dB 09dB Specifications listed are for standard instruments Refer to t...

Page 437: ... 0 dBm 5 dBm 70 to 13 5 GHz 10dBm 5 dBm 0 dBm 5 dBm 135 to 20 GHz 10 dBm 5 dBm 0 dBm 5 dBm Power Sweep Range 22 GHz Specification 1 5dB 1 5 dB 1 5dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 13dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 3dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 1 4dB 15 dB Tp terl hy Datp Pass Fail 0 HP 83592A CH NGE 4 Performance Tests 439 440 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 438: ...rovided that the serial number prefix of your instrument is the same or higher than the one indicated on this page To keep your documentation applicable to all versions of instruments place the superseded page s in the MANUAL BACKDATING section of your manual Replace the following pages Title Page 4 19 through 4 22 HP Part Number 83592 90107 For HP Internal Use Only Pan of HP Part Number 83592 900...

Page 439: ...ge 1 documents serial number prefix 2718A Change 2 documents serial number prefix 2726A Change 3 documents serial prefix number 2809A Change 4 documents all serial information I Change 5 documents all serial information Copyright HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95403 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Part Number 83592 90076 Printed AUGUST 1987 SSSHEW...

Page 440: ...ak to peak Slowly increase the modulation amplitude until the deviation displayed on the spectrum analyzer either stops increasing or becomes non symmetrical about the center 6 On the spectrum analyzer press PEAK SEARCH VF 7 Using the analyzer RPG move the cursor to the other side of the displayed deviation Record the maximum deviation from the CRT on the test record 8 Disconnect the function gene...

Page 441: ...RCH SIGNAL TRACK light on FREQUENCY SPAN value from Table 4 11 MHz RES BW light on BW appropriate for frequency span SIGNAL TRACK light off Table 4 11 Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Span and Resolution Bandwidth Modulation Frequency MHz 1 2 10 Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Span MHz 4 5 4 5 10 0 Resolution Bandwidth kHz 30 30 100 13 On the function generator connect the output as shown in Figure 4 9 14 ...

Page 442: ...Hz Increase the function generator output amplitude until the fundamental signal nulls typ ically 500mVp p input signal For a 5 MHz deviation the fundamental signal must null with a negligible 200 kHz frequency shift Repeat steps 11 through 14 for the modulation frequency of 10MHz 17 10 MHz Increase the function generator output amplitude until the first sideband is less than 26 dB below the unmod...

Page 443: ...nalyzer HP 8350 HP 8566B Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 10 Turn all instruments on and allow 1 hour warm up 2 On the sweep oscillator RF plug in press INSTR PRESET CW 5 GHz 3 On the spectrum analyzer press INSTR PRESET REFERENCE LEVEL 1 0 dBm PEAK SEARCH SIGNAL TRACK light on RES BW light on 3 MHz FREQUENCY SPAN 0 GHz SIGNAL TRACK light off FREQUENCY SPAN 0 GHz MKR REF LVL ...

Page 444: ... higher than the one indicated on this page To keep your documentation applicable to all versions of instruments place the superseded page s in the MANUAL BACK DATING section of your manual Add Add the pages provided in this change packet Replace the following pages Title Page 6 6a 6 6b 8 53 8 54 A1 A2 Schematic with Al Schematic and A2 Schematic 8 21I 8 212 A10 Schematic Add the following pages A...

Page 445: ...al number prefix 2718A Change 2 documents serial number prefix 2726A Change 3 documents serial prefix number 2809A Change 4 documents all serial information Change 5 documents all serial Information I Change 6 documents serial prefix 2836A Copyright HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95403 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Part Number 83592 90076 Printe...

Page 446: ...11 9100 1618 9320 5784 0811 4587 83592 80045 83592 80046 0698 7243 1820 1425 83595 60081 New Description A2 FRONT PANEL INTERFACE CAPACITOR TA 10pF 35V INDUCTOR 5 6 uH LABEL JUMPER ROM ROM NOTE A3U1 A3U2 are not separately replaceable FIXED RESISTOR 1 96k OHMS 25W NA NOTE A4R64 A4U7 are not separately replaceable MOTHERBOARD Serial Prefix or Number Affected 2836A 2836A 2836A 2836A 2836A 2718A 2718...

Page 447: ... 16 Al Front Panel Component Locations HP P N 83590 60082 Figure 8 17 A2 Front Panel Interface Component Locations Change 6 HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 448: ...m l 7 C 1 W K 1 1 Ida swp osr 1 J IDS17 SUPPLY FI LTERI NG RPG J 1 L5V 0 1 lc 1 PO U1 ft Cb Cc B C Ct I NCR DI SPLAY RS 4 6 fl 2 n j RPGI T220 Vl 0 U in 13 3 dp 11 1 NC 2 4 MC EXTERNAL POWER CALI CONTROL 4 1 ran a PUSH BUTTON SWIT mw ROW1 TOW2 KIW3 COLD COL1 COL2 con fPOWE SWEE fPOWERi J ILEVELJ 1o 1 1 0 SLOPE J S 1J 10 RF G e 2 1 1 i r Pj 1o 3C DIG1 0 J dp LEVEl BRA1 R4 IK DW J S1 T S2 J e L ri A...

Page 449: ...Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 450: ...A3 B T7 HP P N 83595 60081 Figure 8 79 AW Motherboard Component Locations HP 83592A Change b Service 8 211 8 212 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 451: ...p J 6p iaai y P E r 6P yT E IA V nunEHCT n lE ne l f J 1S iiar nfc 1 h lBJ in SWE T 1 1 5 p i uer ner S2 S ffl ai e az nee SS2 ep i i ep l nap saa Ep Z USE USP 1 SP 1 IBVRJ 13V 1 EP itf iliP k r i HBP TB JW 1 r IRIE i r T c t H4UOBAMP LHr5 Lflrnu rocni 1 I r r f c T OTI nifciTtMn LI iHflV a LBTB EP fDSL 7 271 IBJ 4ff n 41 151 Q 3fl ai 101 D1 Il 331 in 341 121 311 Bl 3 101 351 Ul 3SJ 1 1 17 331 BJ ...

Page 452: ... page s in the manual provided that the serial number prefix of your instrument is the same or higher than the one indicated on this page To keep your documentation applicable to all versions of instruments place the superseded page s in the MANUAL BACKDATING section of your manual Replace the following pages Title Page 6 6a 6 6b 8 189 8 190 HP Part Number 83592 90114 For HP Internal Use Only Pan ...

Page 453: ... Changes Supplement Print Date 1 NOV 1988 Change Documents Prefix Change Documents Prefix Change Documents Prefix 2718A 2726A 2809A All serials All Serials 2836A 2830A iciCopyrlght HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95403 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Part Number 83592 90076 Printed AUGUST 1987 Cfel HEWLETT PACKARD Artisan Scientific Quality Instrum...

Page 454: ...5 83592 80046 0698 7243 1820 1425 0160 3742 0757 0465 0757 0465 0757 0465 83595 60081 New Description A2 FRONT PANEL INTERFACE CAPACITOR TA lOfiF 35V INDUCTOR 5 6 HH LABEL JUMPER ROM ROM NOTE A3U1 A3U2 are not separately replaceable FIXED RESISTOR 1 96K OHMS 25W NA NOTE A4R64 A4U7 are not separately replaceable CAPACITOR MFC 1 O t 50V RESISTOR 100K1 012W RESISTOR 100K 1 0 12W RESISTOR OOK1 012W MO...

Page 455: ...A8 YO DRIVER 83595 60070 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 456: ...e s in the manual provided that the serial number prefix of your instrument is the same or higher than the one indicated on this page To keep your documentation applicable to all versions of instruments place the superseded page s in the MANUAL BACKDATING section of your manual Replace the following pages Title Page 6 6a 6 6b 8 187 8 189 8 190 HP Pan Number 83592 90117 For HP Internal Use Only Par...

Page 457: ...hanges Supplement Print Date 30 MARCH 1989 Change Documents Prefix Change Documents Prefix Change Documents Prefix 2718A 2726A 2809A All serials All Serials 2836A 2830A 2911 A Copyright HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95403 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Part Number 83592 90076 Printed AUGUST 1987 E HEWLETT PACKARD Artisan Scientific Quality Instr...

Page 458: ...7243 1820 1425 83595 60089 0160 3742 0757 0465 0757 0465 0757 0465 83595 60081 New Description A2 FRONT PANEL INTERFACE CAPACITOR TA 10tiF35V INDUCTOR 5 6 H LABEL JUMPER ROM ROM NOTE A3U1 A3U2 are not separately replaceable FIXED RESISTOR 1 96K OHMS 25W NA NOTE A4R64 A4U7 are not separately replaceable YO DRIVER ASSEMBLY CAPACITOR MPC 1 Out 50V GENERAL PURPOSE DIODE RESISTOR IOOK 1 012W RESISTOR I...

Page 459: ...HP P N 83595 60089 Figure 8 69 A8 YO Driver Component Locations Diagram CHANGE 8 HP 83592A Service 8 187 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 460: ...fW n n 111111 r HP P N 83525 60010 Figure 8 70 A9 Reference Resistor Component Locations Diagram 8 188 Service HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 461: ...A8 YO DRIVER 83595 60089 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 462: ...p your documentation applicable to all versions of instruments place the superseded page s in the MANUAL BACKDATING section of your manual Replace the following pages Title Page 8 203 Replace part of Replace pan of the existing manual figure s with the partial figure s I provided in this change These partial ngure s supercede what they replace provided the serial prefix of your instrument is the s...

Page 463: ...Supplement Print Date 30 MARCH 1989 Change Documents Prefix Change Documents Prefix Change Documents Prefix 271BA 2726A 2809A 2815A All serials All Serials 2836A 2830A 2911 A 2914A Copyright HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95403 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Part Number 83592 90076 Printed AUGUST 1987 Bel HEWLETT PACKARD Artisan Scientific Qualit...

Page 464: ...72 A12A1 SYTM Bias Component Locations 00000 0 0000 R2 0 IT TI I CR1 I J1 P 0 HP P N 5086 7337 Figure 8 73 A13A1 YO Bias Component Locations HP 83592A Service 8 203 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 465: ...wer Amplifier Bias Component Locations CHANGE 9 P 0 HP P N 5086 7339 Figure 8 75 A16AI Modulator Splitter Bias Component Locations Change HP 83592A Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 466: ...hi m Nt P 0 Figure 8 76 RF Schematic Diagram CHANGE 9 Artisan Scientific Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisan scientific com ...

Page 467: ...mpatible with your instrument version The previous assembly is no longer available INSTRUCTIONS Replace the existing manual title page with the title page provided with this change marked Change 10 Replace page 6 6A with the one provided with this change marked Change 10 On page 8 54 figure 8 16 change HP P N 83592 60008 to 83592 60148 On page 8 55 figure 8 18 change A1 Front Panel pan number 8359...

Page 468: ... Print Date 12 MARCH 1990 Change Documents Prefix Change Documents Prefix Change Documents Prefix 2718A 2726A 2809A 2815A All serials All Serials 2836A 7 8 9 10 2830A 2911 A 2914A 301 OA Copyright HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95403 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Part Number 83592 90076 Primed AUGUST 1987 WKStHEWLETT mLfM PACKARD Artisan Scienti...

Page 469: ...5 83595 60089 0160 3742 0757 0465 0757 0465 0757 0465 83595 60081 New Description A1 FRONT PANEL CAPACITOR FXD 10ilP 20 35VDC TA RESISTOR 1 47K 1 125W F TC 0 100 A2 FRONT PANEL INTERFACE CAPACITOR TA 10tlF 35V INDUCTOR 56 iH LABEL JUMPER ROM ROM NOTE A3U1 A3U2 are not separately replaceable FIXED RESISTOR 1 96K OHMS 25W NA NOTE A4R64 A4U7 are not separately replaceable YO DRIVER ASSEMBLY CAPACITOR...

Page 470: ...lowing changes to the manual Page 8 204 Delete Figure 8 74 bias assembly is not separately replaceable Page 8 205 8 206 Schematic block A14 Power Amplifier has been modified Inputs and outputs remain the same but internal circuitry has changed A new schematic is not provided since the amplifier is not field repairable Schematic block A14A1 Amplifier Bias has been modified External connections rema...

Page 471: ... Print Date DEC 1990 Change Documents Prefix Change Documents Prefix Change Documents Prefix 2718A 2726A 2809A 2815A All serials All Serials 2836A 7 8 9 10 11 2830A 2911 A 2914A 301 OA 3050A Copyright HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 1987 1400 FOUNTAINQROVE PARKWAY SANTA ROSA CA 95403 U S A MANUAL PART NO 83592 90074 Microfiche Part Number 83592 90076 Printed AUGUST 1987 Vul HEWLETT PACKARD Artisan Scienti...

Page 472: ...757 0465 0757 0465 0757 0465 83595 60081 83592 69113 New Description A1 FRONT PANEL CAPACITOR FXD 10pF 20 35VDC TA RESISTOR 1 47K 1 o 125W F TC 0 100 A2 FRONT PANEL INTERFACE CAPACITOR TA 10pF 35V INDUCTOR 5 6 pH LABEL JUMPER ROM ROM NOTE A3U1 A3U2 are not separately replaceable FIXED RESISTOR 1 96K OHMS 25W NA NOTE A4R64 A4U7 are not separately replaceable YO DRIVER ASSEMBLY CAPACITOR MPC 1 0 f 5...

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