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Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A RF and Universal Counter/Timer
Option Installation

Agilent Technologies

53210A/53220A/53230A
Option Installation

Introduction

Tools Required

Do This First

Removing the Cover and Rear Bezel

Moving the Internal Battery (Option 300)

Moving the Optional Channel Assembly (Option 106)

Ultra-High Stability Timebase (Option 010)

GPIB Interface (Option 400)

Internal Battery DC Power (Option 300)

53210A/53220A/53230A Rear Panel Parallel Inputs (Option 201)

53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 and Option 202)

53210A Channel 2 Rear Panel Input (Option 106 and Option 203)

53220A/53230A Channel 3 Front Panel Input (Options 106 and 202)

53220A/53230A Channel 3 Rear Panel Input (Options 106 and 203)

53230A Option 150 (Pulse Microwave Measurements)

This document contains installation instructions for the options available
with the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A RF and Universal counters.

Printed in Malaysia E0613

Edition 2 June 2013

*53200-90020*

53200-90020

Summary of Contents for 53210A

Page 1: ...ion 300 9 53210A 53220A 53230A Rear Panel Parallel Inputs Option 201 16 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input Option 106 and Option 202 17 53210A Channel 2 Rear Panel Input Option 106 and Option 203 27 53220A 53230A Channel 3 Front Panel Input Options 106 and 202 31 53220A 53230A Channel 3 Rear Panel Input Options 106 and 203 40 53230A Option 150 Pulse Microwave Measurements 43 This document contains...

Page 2: ...ectors 1 4 spintight Option 115 standoffs 5 16 open end wrench SMA connectors Long nose Pliers 3 16 or 1 4 wide medium slot screwdriver Do This First NOTE Before performing any of the retrofit procedures turn the counter off and remove ac line power from the rear ac line socket WARNING Hazardous Voltages exist on some internal circuits of the counter After discon necting the AC line power cord wai...

Page 3: ... removed to access the board and cable assemblies and all other internal parts 1 Turn off power and remove the power cord 2 Remove the handle by rotating it to the vertical position and pulling the ends outward as shown in Figure 1 CAUTION DO NOT swap the motherboard the processor board or the front panel board from one instrument to another These boards contain model number and serial number info...

Page 4: ...ation 53210A 53220A 53230A Option Installation Figure 1 Removing the Handle 3 To remove the rear bezel and cover loosen the captive screws on the sides as shown in Figure 2 using a Torx 20 screwdriver Figure 2 Rear Bezel and Cover Removal ...

Page 5: ...X screws and lockwashers holding the Option 300 assembly to the left hand side panel as viewed from the rear of the instrument 2 Lift up carefully on the left side of the assembly and remove the assem bly from the three large tabs holding it on the right side Figure 3 Dis connect the two cables going to the assembly 3 Lay the assembly on its back to the right side of the chassis and place the thre...

Page 6: ...hannel Assembly Option 106 When installing options it may be necessary to temporarily move 53210A Option 106 or 53220A 53230A Option 106 for easier access To move the optional channel if installed 1 Remove the T20 TORX screw and lockwasher at the rear end of the Option 106 115 aluminum deck 2 Remove the two flathead screws that secure the assembly to the side panel ...

Page 7: ...e Option 400 Option 400 GPIB Connector Parts 53200U 400 Item Agilent Part No Qty PC Board Assembly P0001 63001 1 Ribbon Cable 16 pin 53200 61601 1 7mm Hex head standoff 0380 0644 2 Washer lock 2190 0577 2 NOTE Option 010 Ultra High Stability Timebase must be performed by technicians at an Agilent Technologies Service Center Go to www agilent com find assist for information on contacting Agilent in...

Page 8: ...to install the two supplied Hex head standoffs and lock washers Tighten the two standoffs securely do not over tighten 4 Connect one end of the supplied 16 pin ribbon cable to connector J901 on the motherboard chassis 5 Connect the other end of the ribbon cable to J1 on the GPIB PCB assembly 6 Re install the Option 300 Internal Battery if moved Be sure to re connect any disconnected cables 7 Re in...

Page 9: ... 0430 7 TORX 20 screws 0515 0433 2 Preliminary Steps 1 Remove the cover and rear bezel as described under Removing the Cover and Rear Bezel at the beginning of this document Procedure 1 Using a medium slot head screwdriver gently push back the 4 pin con nector lock tab on the motherboard end of the jumper cable that connects between the Motherboard J1000 and the PowerSupply board J2 Refer to Figur...

Page 10: ...e to side while pulling upward on the cable connector until the jumper cable is free from the motherboard 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other end of the jumper cable where it connects to the AC power supply assembly 6 pin connector on the side wall of the instrument See Figure 5 Set the jumper cable aside in a safe location in case it is needed in the future ...

Page 11: ... supplied Y cable assembly Figure 6 to the AC power supply 6 pin connector and then connect the 4 pin connector on the cable to the motherboard 4 pin connector where the jumper cable was removed in step 2 5 Be sure the locking tabs on the PC board connectors lock the cable connectors at each end preventing the cable connectors from working loose on their own ...

Page 12: ...digital 6 pin ribbon cable Figure 6 to the 6 pin connector J1200 next to 4 pin connector J1000 on the moth erboard 7 On the Battery assembly push and hold the white test button while observing the charge level indicator Figure 7 The charge level should be at least 25 It should charge to 100 after installation when AC power is applied DIGITAL Y CABLE ...

Page 13: ... the chassis and insert the three small plastic tabs on the chassis into the three slots on the assembly deck Connect the two cables just installed to the battery charger assembly 6 pin J101 and 8 pin J100 PC board con nectors Figure 8 NOTE Be sure the lock tabs on the PC board connectors lock the cable connectors at their ends preventing the cable connectors from working loose on their own ...

Page 14: ...he whole assembly from the three small tabs and insert the three large tabs on the plastic AC power supply cover into the three slots on the battery assembly deck shown in Figure 9 Press the opposite side of the battery assembly down until the two tabs on the battery assembly deck rest in the the cutouts of the chassis side panel ...

Page 15: ...nstallation Figure 9 Battery Assembly Held By Three Small Tabs 10 Install the supplied TORX T20 screws and lockwashers 2 each through the provided chassis holes into the imbedded nuts in the battery deck and secure 11 Re install the cover rear bezel and handle if applicable ...

Page 16: ...ct Agilent Technologies at one of the following telephone numbers United States 800 829 4444 Europe 31 20 547 2111 Japan 0120 421 345 For other locations go to www agilent com find assist or contact your Agi lent Technologies Representative The Service Center will provide informa tion on how to ship the instrument and the option kit to the center for installation Repackaging for Shipment In prepar...

Page 17: ...of the instrument Use static free packaging materials to avoid damage Agilent suggests that you always insure shipments 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input Option 106 and Option 202 Option 106 202 Channel 2 Parts 53200U 106 Item Agilent Part No Qty 6 0 GHz PC Assembly 53200 67505 1 Ribbon Cable 40 pin 53200 61605 1 Labels 6 GHz 53200 84301 2 Bracket Aluminum 53200 00603 1 TORX 10 screws 0515 0430 4...

Page 18: ...attery Option 300 at the beginning of this document 3 Assemble the parts in the Option 106 115 package as follows Figure 10 Position the A3 PC board over the aluminum bracket so that the SMA edge connector is pointed toward the front flange without the hole and sits on top of the standoffs Install the 4 Option 106 T10 TORX screws to secure the PC board to the aluminum deck CAUTION Before proceedin...

Page 19: ... secures the smaller P500 Processor board to the motherboard see Figure 11 for illustration purposes only the P500 board is shown with plastic support bracket removed Figure 11 P500 Processor Board NOTE Read each instruction step in its entirety while examining the hardware and refer ring to the appropriate figure s before proceeding with the step This will acquaint you completely in advance with ...

Page 20: ...d carefully from its connector and set it aside in a safe location on the ESD mat 5 Turn the counter chassis upright and position the rear panel facing you as shown in Figure 12 6 Remove the T20 TORX screw on the front left hand side of the A1 motherboard as shown in Figure 12 NOTE The four standoffs on the aluminum side panels two on each side front secure the front panel into the four holes cut ...

Page 21: ...of the left hand aluminum chassis side panel so that the front of the side panel overlaps the depressed tab and keeps it depressed The left front standoffs should now be free of their holes 8 On the middle front right hand side of the front panel pull the plastic tab Y on Figure 12 carefully toward the rear of the chassis and simulta neously press in the right side panel of the aluminum chassis un...

Page 22: ... typeN connector is on the front side of the front panel 11 On the back side of the connector adapter place the washer plate and the 14mm hex nut over the SMA connector and secure See Figure 13 Figure 13 Connector Adapter Installation 12 Pull up slightly on the LIFT tab on the washer plate so that the tab blocks the hex nut from coming unscrewed after installation NOTE At this point the front pane...

Page 23: ...yet Figure 14 Semi rigid Cable Position 14 Re install the front panel as follows 15 Line up the edge connector pins on the motherboard with the edge connector on the front panel and carefully press the front panel onto the motherboard NOTE Carefully guide the semi rigid cable into the chassis through the opening provided while installing the front panel onto the motherboard NOTE The four standoffs...

Page 24: ...erboard screw removed in step 2 18 Turn the chassis upright Install the Option 106 Channel 2 assembly as follows 19 Remove the T20 TORX screw at the rear of the motherboard 20 Connect one end of the supplied 40 pin ribbon cable to J900 on the motherboard Connect the other end to J401 on the underside of the Channel 2 assembly 21 Set the Channel 2 assembly down on top of the motherboard so that the...

Page 25: ...he SMA connector 23 Re install the T20 TORX screw removed in step 19 above securing the rear flange on the Channel 2 bracket to the motherboard with the screw Do not tighten the screw all the way down at this time NOTE The front flange on the right front of the Channel 2 assembly bracket must rest on the tab protruding from the front panel see Figure 15 NOTE Be sure the flange on the front of the ...

Page 26: ... screw step 23 above 27 Re install the Option 300 Internal Battery if moved Be sure to re connect any disconnected cables 28 Re install the cover rear bezel and handle if applicable 29 Install the supplied Option 106 label alongside the front panel typeN connector in the depression provided NOTE If necessary turn the chassis over and through the open area provided loosen the SMA connector on the s...

Page 27: ... 0430 4 Screws Flathead 0515 1946 2 14 mm Hex Nut 2950 0132 1 Option 203 Rear Panel Channel 2 Parts 53200U 203 Item Agilent Part No Qty RF Cable Rear SMA Semi rigid 53200 61613 1 Retainer 53200 40002 1 Plug Assembly 53200 40001 1 Screw Self tapping 0515 5360 1 Preliminary Steps 1 Remove the cover and rear bezel as described under Removing the Cover and Rear Bezel at the beginning of this document ...

Page 28: ...age as follows Figure 16 Position the A3 PC board over the aluminum bracket so that the SMA edge connector is pointed toward the front flange without the hole and sits on top of the standoffs Install the 4 Option 106 T10 TORX screws to secure the PC board to the aluminum deck Figure 16 53210A Channel 2 Rear Panel Option 106 203 Channel 2 Rear Panel Installation Procedure 53210A 1 Install the Chann...

Page 29: ...nnector is towards the rear panel The front flange on the right front of the Channel 2 assembly bracket must rest on the tab pro truding from the front panel see Figure 17 Figure 17 Channel 2 assembly with Rear Panel SMA Connector 5 Re install the T20 TORX screw removed in step 2 above securing the rear flange on the Channel 2 bracket to the motherboard with the screw 6 Install the two supplied fl...

Page 30: ...able and the Channel 2 assembly SMA edge connector connect them together and tighten the SMA cable connector using a 5 16 wrench Secure the rear panel SMA connector with the supplied 5 16 hex nut and lockwasher Do not overtighten 8 Re install the Option 300 Internal Battery if moved Be sure to re connect any disconnected cables 9 Re install the cover rear bezel and handle if applicable 10 Install ...

Page 31: ...09 1 RF Cable Front SMA Semi rigid 53200 61612 1 Washer Plate with LIFT tab E4418 00016 1 14mm Hex Nut 2950 0132 1 Preliminary Steps 1 Remove the cover and rear bezel as described under Removing the Cover and Rear Bezel at the beginning of this document 2 If installed temporarily move the Option 300 internal battery as described under Moving the Internal Battery Option 300 at the beginning of this...

Page 32: ...he PC board to the aluminum deck Figure 18 53220A 53230A Option 106 202 Channel 3 Front Panel Installation Procedure Option 202 1 Remove the front panel assembly as follows NOTE Read each instruction step in its entirety while examining the hardware and refer ring to the appropriate figure s before proceeding with the step This will acquaint you completely in advance with the action to be performe...

Page 33: ...9 P500 Processor Board 3 Note how the left rear corner of the P500 board fits into its slot above the small plastic standoff inside the slot to hold the board horizontal Press the two tabs securing the edge connector of the PC board to release the PC board 4 Remove the P500 board carefully from its connector and set it aside in a safe location on the ESD mat 5 Turn the counter chassis upright and ...

Page 34: ...inum chassis side panel so that the front of the side panel overlaps the depressed tab and keeps it depressed 8 On the middle front right hand side of the front panel pull the plastic tab Y on Figure 20 carefully toward the rear of the chassis and simulta NOTE The four standoffs on the aluminum side panels two on each side front secure the front panel into the four holes cut out on the plastic sid...

Page 35: ...etely 10 Insert the typeN to SMA connector adapter into the Channel 3 hole on the front panel remove the hole plug if necessary so that the typeN connector is on the front side of the front panel 11 On the back side of the connector adapter place the washer plate and the 14mm hex nut over the SMA connector and secure See Figure 21 NOTE At this point the front panel is only held to the A1 motherboa...

Page 36: ...r plate so that the tab blocks the hex nut from coming unscrewed after installation 13 Connect the supplied semi rigid cable to the SMA connector on the connector adapter Finger tighten the connector so that the cable is posi tioned to connect to the Channel 3 assembly as shown in Figures 18 and 22 Do not tighten the nut with a wrench yet Figure 22 Semi rigid Cable Position ...

Page 37: ...e PC board with edge connector on the underside of the front panel 19 Press in carefully on the rear edge of the P500 board until the edge connector tabs lock into place NOTE Carefully guide the semi rigid cable into the chassis through the opening provided while installing the front panel onto the motherboard NOTE The four standoffs on the aluminum side panels two on each side must lock into the ...

Page 38: ... 25 Line up the male semi rigid SMA cable connector and the Channel 3 assmbly female SMA edge connector connect them together and loosely tighten the SMA connector 26 Re install the T20 TORX screw removed in step 23 above securing the rear flange on the Channel 3 bracket to the motherboard with the screw Do not tighten the screw all the way down at this time 27 Use a 5 16 open end wrench to secure...

Page 39: ...ugh the holes in the left hand aluminum side panel into the embedded nuts on the bracket of the Channel 3 assembly 30 Re install the Option 300 Internal Battery if moved Be sure to re connect any disconnected cables 31 Re install the cover rear bezel and handle if applicable 32 Install the supplied Option 106 label alongside the front panel typeN connector in the area provided ...

Page 40: ...5 0430 4 Screws Flathead 0515 1946 2 14 mm Hex Nut 2950 0132 1 Option 203 Rear Panel Channel 3 Parts 53200U 203 Item Agilent Part No Qty RF Cable Rear SMA Semi rigid 53200 61613 1 Retainer 53200 40002 1 Plug Assembly 53200 40001 1 Screw Self tapping 0515 5360 1 Preliminary Steps 1 Remove the cover and rear bezel as described under Removing the Cover and Rear Bezel at the beginning of this document...

Page 41: ...oard over the aluminum bracket so that the SMA edge connector is pointed toward the front flange without the hole and sits on top of the standoffs Install the 4 Option 106 T10 TORX screws to secure the PC board to the aluminum deck Figure 23 53220A 53230A Channel 3 Rear Panel Option 106 203 Channel 3 Rear Panel Installation Procedure 53220A 53230A 1 Install the Channel 3 assembly assembly as follo...

Page 42: ...bly bracket must rest on the tab pro truding from the front panel see Figure 24 Figure 24 Channel 3 Assembly with Rear Panel SMA Connector 5 Install the supplied SMA semi rigid cable as follows 6 Insert the end of the semi rigid cable with the female SMA connector through the hole on the rear panel marked Opt 106 115 Secure the con nector with the supplied 5 16 hex nut and lockwasher Finger tighte...

Page 43: ...l and handle if applicable 12 Install the supplied Option 106 label above the rear panel SMA con nector in the location provided 53230A Option 150 Pulse Microwave Measurements NOTE If necessary loosen the hex nut on the other end of the semi rigid cable to align the cable and then tighten all nuts There should be no stress on the semi rigid cable NOTE Option 150 is an internal firmware upgrade to ...

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