Service and Maintenance
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Keysight U1818A/B Operating and Service Manual
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Service Instructions
Adjustment
The probe amplifiers do not have internal adjustments and should not be opened.
Repair
The U1818A/B contain no user serviceable parts (with the exception of the probe
head). If service or repair is required, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies
Service Center. Refer to
“Sales and Technical Support”
on page 4.
Replacing the wires on N5381A and N5382A probe heads
When the wire leads of the N5381A and N5382A probe heads become damaged
or break off due to use, the wires can be replaced. Use the appropriate wire for
each probe head as follows:
– The N5381A uses the 0.005 inch tin-plated nickel wire. (01169-21306) or
0.007 inch tin-plated nickel wire. (01169-81301)
– The N5382A uses the 0.005 inch tin-plated steel wire. (01169-21304)
Recommended equipment
Below lists the equipment required to replace the wires. Equipment other than the
recommended can be used, provided minimum specifications are satisfied.
– Vise or clamp for holding tip
– Metcal STTC-022 (600°C) or STTC-122 (700°C) tip soldering iron or equivalent.
The 600°C tip will help limit burning of the FR4 tip PC board.
– 0.381mm (0.015in) diameter RMA flux standard tin/lead solder wire
– Fine stainless steel tweezers
– Rosin flux pencil, RMA type (Kester #186 or equivalent)
– Flush cutting wire cutters
– Magnifier or low power microscope
– Keysight supplied trim gauge (01169-23801)