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Agilent Technologies N5264A Service Manual

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N5264A
Agilent Technologies
PNA-X Measurement Receiver
Part Number N5264-90001
Printed in USA
May 22, 2014
Supersedes Print Date: January 2014
Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2008 - 2014

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  • Page 1: Service Guide

    Service Guide N5264A Agilent Technologies PNA-X Measurement Receiver Part Number N5264-90001 Printed in USA May 22, 2014 Supersedes Print Date: January 2014  Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2008 - 2014...

  • Page 2: Warranty Statement

    Certification Agilent Technologies, Inc. certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies, Inc. further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute's calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.

  • Page 3: Service Guide N5264-90001

    Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent Technologies, Inc. products. For information about these agreements and for other assistance, contact Agilent. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 2-9. Safety and Regulatory Information The safety and regulatory information pertaining to this product is located in Chapter 1, “Safety and Regulatory Information.”...
  • Page 4 The Installation and Quick Start Guide helps you to quickly familiarize yourself with the measurement receiver. Procedures are provided for installing, configuring, and verifying the operation of the measurement receiver. Printing Copies of Documentation from the Web To print copies of documentation from the Web, download the PDF file from the Agilent web site: •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety and Regulatory Information Information in This Chapter ............... 1-2 Chapter One at-a-Glance .
  • Page 6 N5264A PNA-X Measurement Receiver........
  • Page 7 Contents Information in This Chapter ............... 6-2 Chapter Six at-a-Glance .
  • Page 8 Contents Conventions Used for Hardkeys, Softkeys, and Menu Items ......... 8-2 Option Enable Utility .

  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Safety and Regulatory Information Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 10: Information In This Chapter

    Safety and Regulatory Information PNA-X Measurement Receiver Information in This Chapter N5264A Information in This Chapter This chapter provides safety information that will help protect you and your measurement receiver. It also contains information that is required by various government regulatory agencies.

  • Page 11: Safety Symbols

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Safety and Regulatory Information N5264A Safety Symbols Safety Symbols The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each of the symbols and its meaning before operating this instrument. CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of the instrument.

  • Page 12: Servicing

    Safety and Regulatory Information PNA-X Measurement Receiver General Safety Considerations N5264A WARNING Supply voltages which oscillate between the two normal input ranges of the autoranging line voltage input will damage the power supply. In rare cases, this damage has become a user safety concern.
  • Page 13 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Safety and Regulatory Information N5264A General Safety Considerations WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers. WARNING The opening of covers or removal of parts may expose dangerous voltages. Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources while it is being opened.

  • Page 14: Electrostatic Discharge Protection

    Safety and Regulatory Information PNA-X Measurement Receiver Electrostatic Discharge Protection N5264A Electrostatic Discharge Protection Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) is essential while removing assemblies from or connecting cables to the measurement receiver. Static electricity can build up on your body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit elements when discharged.

  • Page 15: Regulatory Information

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Safety and Regulatory Information N5264A Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section contains information that is required by various government regulatory agencies. Instrument Markings Familiarize yourself with these instrument markings and their meanings before operating the instrument. The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the documentation.

  • Page 16: Lithium Battery Disposal

    If the battery on the A17 CPU board assembly needs to be disposed of, dispose of it in accordance with your country’s requirements. If required, you may return the battery to Agilent Technologies for disposal. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 2-9 for assistance.

  • Page 17: General Product Information

    General Product Information Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 18: Information In This Chapter

    General Product Information PNA-X Measurement Receiver Information in This Chapter N5264A Information in This Chapter Chapter Two at-a-Glance Section Title Summary of Content Start Page Maintenance Cleaning instructions for the external surfaces of Page 2-2 your measurement receiver. Information about electrical maintenance of your measurement receiver.

  • Page 19: Options Available

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver General Product Information N5264A Options Available Options Available Options as Upgrades The options described in this section can be ordered as upgrades. Refer to “Upgrades Available” on page 2-5. Individual upgrade kits are also available and can be ordered by part number. Refer to “Miscellaneous Part...

  • Page 20: Analyzer Accessories Available

    General Product Information PNA-X Measurement Receiver Analyzer Accessories Available N5264A Analyzer Accessories Available To see a list of the accessories available for the network analyzers, including ordering information, refer to the Agilent PNA Family Microwave Network Analyzers Configuration Guide, available online at http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5990-7745EN.pdf...

  • Page 21: Upgrades Available

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver General Product Information N5264A Upgrades Available Upgrades Available The options described in this section can be ordered as upgrades. To order an upgrade for your measurement receiver, order the product’s model number, followed by a “U”, then indicate the option to be added: •...

  • Page 22: Required Service Test Equipment

    General Product Information PNA-X Measurement Receiver Required Service Test Equipment N5264A Required Service Test Equipment Recommended Alternate Model or Part Model or Part Equipment Critical Specifications Number Number Test Instruments and Software Freq: 10 MHz to 10.5 GHz 53151A Frequency counter...
  • Page 23 PNA-X Measurement Receiver General Product Information N5264A Required Service Test Equipment Required Service Test Equipment (Cont’d) Recommended Alternate Model Critical Specifications Model or Part Equipment or Part Number Number Calibration and Verification Kits 3.5 mm calibration kit Freq: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz...
  • Page 24 General Product Information PNA-X Measurement Receiver Required Service Test Equipment N5264A Required Service Test Equipment (Cont’d) Recommended Alternate Model or Part Model Equipment Critical Specifications Number Number Tools T-8 TORX driver 0.6 N-m (5 in-lb) setting 0.5, 0.8, and 1.0 N-m...

  • Page 25: Agilent Support, Services, And Assistance

    Service and Support Options The analyzer’s standard warranty period is one-year from the time of initial delivery. All repairs require the analyzer to be shipped to the nearest Agilent Technologies service center. Extended warranty periods can be purchased with the initial product purchase.

  • Page 26: Shipping Your Instrument To Agilent For Service Or Repair

    Shipping Your Instrument to Agilent for Service or Repair IMPORTANT Agilent Technologies reserves the right to reformat or replace the internal solid state drive in your measurement receiver as part of its repair. This will erase all user information stored on the solid state drive.

  • Page 27: Tests And Adjustments

    Tests and Adjustments Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 28: Information In This Chapter

    Tests and Adjustments PNA-X Measurement Receiver Information in This Chapter N5264A Information in This Chapter This chapter contains procedures to help you check, verify, and adjust your PNA. • The checks verify the operation of the assemblies in your analyzer.

  • Page 29: Before You Begin

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Tests and Adjustments N5264A Before You Begin Before You Begin Before checking or adjusting the analyzer, refer to the following paragraphs to: • make sure the operating environment is within its requirements • make sure that proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is provided •...

  • Page 30: Review The Principles Of Connector Care

    Prior to making connections to your analyzer, carefully review the information about inspecting, cleaning, and gaging connectors. Refer to the calibration kit documentation for detailed connector care information. For course numbers about additional connector care instruction, contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 2-9.

  • Page 31: Performance Tests

    Tests and Adjustments N5264A Performance Tests Performance Tests The only performance test applicable to your N5264A microwave PNA-X measurement receiver is: • Frequency Accuracy Test Frequency Accuracy Test Function of the Test: To verify the frequency accuracy and range of the analyzer’s source output.

  • Page 32: Adjustments

    Adjustments Adjustments are firmware-driven tests that are used to fine-tune your analyzer. The 10 MHz Frequency Reference Adjustment is applicable to the standard N5264A and the Synthesizer BW Adjustment and EE Default Adjustment are applicable for the N5264A Option 108.

  • Page 33: Synthesizer Bandwidth Adjustment (Option 108)

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Tests and Adjustments N5264A Adjustments Synthesizer Bandwidth Adjustment (Option 108) This adjusts the bandwidth of the 13.5 GHz synthesizers. Procedure Service Adjustments 1. Press UTILITY System , then , then , then click Synthesizer Bandwidth Adj. 2. Follow the instructions and prompts as they are displayed.
  • Page 34 Tests and Adjustments PNA-X Measurement Receiver Adjustments N5264A Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 36: Information In This Chapter

    Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Information in This Chapter N5264A Information in This Chapter The information in this chapter helps you: • Identify the portion of the analyzer at fault. • Locate the specific troubleshooting procedure to identify the assembly or peripheral at fault.

  • Page 37: Conventions Used For Hardkeys, Softkeys, And Menu Items

    PN-X Measurement Receiver Troubleshooting N5264A Operating the Analyzer With Covers Removed Conventions Used for Hardkeys, Softkeys, and Menu Items The following conventions are used in this document: This represents a “hardkey”, a key that is physically located on the Hardkey instrument.

  • Page 38: Getting Started With Troubleshooting

    Check the Basics A problem can often be solved by repeating the procedure you were following when the problem occurred. Before calling Agilent Technologies or returning the instrument for service, please perform the following checks: 1. Is there power at the mains receptacle? If not, correct this situation and proceed.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Organization

    PN-X Measurement Receiver Troubleshooting N5264A Getting Started with Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Organization Follow the flowgraph in Figure 4-1 to help direct you to the correct section for troubleshooting the analyzer. Figure 4-1 Troubleshooting Organization Flowchart Go to “Power Up Troubleshooting” on page 4-6.

  • Page 40: Power Up Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Power Up Troubleshooting N5264A Power Up Troubleshooting WARNING Immediately unplug the instrument from the ac power line if the unit shows any of the following symptoms: • Smoke, arcing, or unusual noise from inside the analyzer.

  • Page 41: Power Supply Check

    PN-X Measurement Receiver Troubleshooting N5264A Power Up Troubleshooting Power Supply Check NOTE There are no fuses to replace within the power supply. If you determine that the power supply is the failed assembly, replace the power supply. A catastrophic failure in the power supply can be determined by observing the line switch and the power supply LED indicators: 1.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Power Up Troubleshooting N5264A Figure 4-2 A15 Midplane Board Power Supply LED Indicators and Measurement Points WARNING The instrument contains potentially hazardous voltages. Refer to the safety symbols provided on the instrument and in “General Safety Considerations” on page 1-3 before operating the unit with the cover removed.
  • Page 43 PN-X Measurement Receiver Troubleshooting N5264A Power Up Troubleshooting Table 4-1 Power Supply Measurement Points Expected Expected Test Point Supply Name Test Point Supply Name Level (Vdc) Level (Vdc) TP517 Analog Ground TP516 -5.2 V analog -5.2 ±0.1 15.0 ±0.1 7.0 ±0.1...
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Power Up Troubleshooting N5264A 6. Remove the A18 GPIB board (refer to “Removing and Replacing the A18 GPIB Board” on page 7-26). Reinstall the A16 power supply assembly and the A17 CPU board assembly. 7. Unplug the A51 hard disk drive from the A17 CPU board (refer to “Removing and Replacing the A51 Solid...
  • Page 45 PN-X Measurement Receiver Troubleshooting N5264A Power Up Troubleshooting If the Fans Are Not Operating CAUTION The power supply may be in thermal shutdown if the instrument has been operating without the fans running. Allow the instrument to cool down before troubleshooting.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Lcd Display Problems

    Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Power Up Troubleshooting N5264A If the correct voltage is not present, suspect a defective A14 system motherboard. Refer to “Removing and Replacing the A14 System Motherboard” on page 7-18. Troubleshooting LCD Display Problems This procedure is intended to isolate the faulty assembly when the display is dark. If the display is lit, but the color mix is faulty, refer to “A3 Display Test”...

  • Page 47: Front Panel Troubleshooting

    PN-X Measurement Receiver Troubleshooting N5264A Front Panel Troubleshooting Front Panel Troubleshooting The front panel assembly consists of the A1 front panel interface board, the keypad, the A2 USB board, and the A3 display assembly. The following tests verify the operation of the front panel assembly when the analyzer is in the measurement mode.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Front Panel Troubleshooting N5264A Checking the Front Panel Keys To check the front panel keys, push each key and compare the name in the Key Label box to the name physically labeled on the key cap. These names are also in Table 4-2 below.

  • Page 49: A3 Display Test

    PN-X Measurement Receiver Troubleshooting N5264A Front Panel Troubleshooting Checking the RPG (Front Panel Knob) To check the RPG knob: 1. Press the UTILITY key. Preset 2. Rotate the knob and check for a fluid movement of numbers on the analyzer display.

  • Page 50: Checking The A2 Usb Board

    Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Front Panel Troubleshooting N5264A Checking the A2 USB Board To verify proper operation of the USB board: • Connect a known good USB device, such as a USB mouse, to a front panel USB port. • Wait 15 seconds for the analyzer to verify the device connection, and then check the operation of the USB device.

  • Page 51: Rear Panel Troubleshooting

    PN-X Measurement Receiver Troubleshooting N5264A Rear Panel Troubleshooting Rear Panel Troubleshooting Each rear panel connector is associated with a hardware group in the analyzer. You can use the data at these rear panel connectors to help troubleshoot these hardware groups in addition to testing the connectors.

  • Page 52: Lan Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Rear Panel Troubleshooting N5264A 6. On the left side of the window under folders: Measurement & Automation a. Click the plus sign to expand the folder. Measurement & Automation b. Click the plus sign to expand the folder.
  • Page 53 PN-X Measurement Receiver Troubleshooting N5264A Rear Panel Troubleshooting Ping Command The analyzer has the built-in capability of performing a “ping” operation. Ping will request the analyzer to send a few bytes of information to a specific LAN device. That device will then signal the analyzer that it has received the information.
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Rear Panel Troubleshooting N5264A Pinging 141.121.69.162 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 141.121.69.162: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=127 Reply from 141.121.69.162: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=127 Reply from 141.121.69.162: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=127 Reply from 141.121.69.162: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=127 Ping statistics for 141.121.69.162: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, lost = 0 <0% loss>.
  • Page 55 PN-X Measurement Receiver Troubleshooting N5264A Rear Panel Troubleshooting If neither function properly: • One or both IP addresses could be wrong. • One or both LAN states could be set to off. • The crossover cable could be miswired. • One or both analyzers could be defective.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Rear Panel Troubleshooting N5264A Table 4-3 LAN Pin Definitions and Wire Color Codes Pin Number Color Pin Number Color 1 (transmit +) White/orange White/blue 2 (transmit -) Orange 6 (receive -) Green 3 (receive +) White/green...
  • Page 57 REAR PANEL FRONT PANEL N5264A Overall Block Diagram INTERCONNECTS INTERCONNECTS (Includes Options 700 - Standard; 108 - LO Source Service Guide: N5264-90001 USB x 4 DISPLAY USB BD A20 IF MULTIPLEXER A12 SIGNAL PROCESSING Main IF A ADC MODULE (SPAM) 10.7 MHz...

  • Page 58: Instrument Block Diagram

    Troubleshooting PN-X Measurement Receiver Instrument Block Diagram N5264A 4-24 Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 59: Theory Of Operation

    Theory of Operation Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 60: Information In This Chapter

    Information in This Chapter N5264A Information in This Chapter This chapter provides a general description of the operating theory of the N5264A PNA-X measurement receiver. • Theory of operation is explained to the assembly level only. • Component-level circuit theory is not provided.

  • Page 61: Chapter Five At-A-Glance

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Theory of Operation N5264A Information in This Chapter Chapter Five at-a-Glance Section Title Summary of Content Start Page Measurement Receiver System A summary of the theory of operation for the analyzer. Page 5-4 Operation A summary of the operation of the major functional groups of the analyzer.

  • Page 62: Measurement Receiver System Operation

    Theory of Operation PNA-X Measurement Receiver Measurement Receiver System Operation N5264A Measurement Receiver System Operation External IF INPUT signals are routed through the IF multiplexer to the digital processor where there are processed for display. The Option 108 PNA-X measurement receiver generates an LO signal from the internal synthesized source that is available at the rear panel LO OUT connector.

  • Page 63: Functional Groups Of The Measurement Receiver

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Theory of Operation N5264A Measurement Receiver System Operation Functional Groups of the Measurement Receiver The operation of the network analyzer can be separated into major functional groups. Each group consists of assemblies that perform a distinct function in the instrument. Some of the assemblies are related to more than one group, and all of the groups, to some extent, are interrelated and affect each other's performance.

  • Page 64: Synthesized Lo Group Operation (Option 108)

    Theory of Operation PNA-X Measurement Receiver Synthesized LO Group Operation (Option 108) N5264A Synthesized LO Group Operation (Option 108) The LO group produces a stable LO output signal by phase locking a synthesized voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO). Refer to Table 5-1 on page 5-8 for the full frequency range of the source.
  • Page 65 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Theory of Operation N5264A Synthesized LO Group Operation (Option 108) Figure 5-2 Synthesized LO Group (Option 108) Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 66: A10 Frequency Reference Board

    Theory of Operation PNA-X Measurement Receiver Synthesized LO Group Operation (Option 108) N5264A Table 5-1 Subsweep Frequencies þ À Harmonic Band Number Synthesizer HMA26.5 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 0.01761 to 0.50751 0.01761 to 0.50751 0.50761 to 1.00761 0.50761 to 1.00761 1.00761 to 2.00761...

  • Page 67: A11 13.5 Ghz Lo Synthesizer Board (Option 108)

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Theory of Operation N5264A Synthesized LO Group Operation (Option 108) Rear-Panel Interconnects 10 MHz REF INPUT A BNC connector that allows an external frequency reference signal to be used to phase lock the analyzer for increased frequency accuracy.

  • Page 68: A21 Multiplier/Amplifier 26.5 Board (Hma26.5) (Option 108)

    Theory of Operation PNA-X Measurement Receiver Synthesized LO Group Operation (Option 108) N5264A A21 Multiplier/Amplifier 26.5 Board (HMA26.5) (Option 108) In bands 2–28, the synthesized LO input is filtered, amplified, and passed through to the rear panel LO OUT connector. In bands 29–36, the input is amplified, doubled, and filtered, then sent to the output.
  • Page 69 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Theory of Operation N5264A Synthesized LO Group Operation (Option 108) Table 5-2 TEST SET I/O Connector Pin Assignments DB-25 Female Connector Pin Numbers Name Function SEL0 TTL out, test set select bit 0, tied to 0 V...
  • Page 70 Theory of Operation PNA-X Measurement Receiver Synthesized LO Group Operation (Option 108) N5264A Table 5-3 HANDLER I/O Connector Pin Assignments Rectangular 36-Pin Female Connector Pin Numbers Name Function 0 V, ground reference TTL in, negative pulse (1 s min) latches OUTPUT1-2 INPUT1 3–4...
  • Page 71 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Theory of Operation N5264A Synthesized LO Group Operation (Option 108) Table 5-4 PWR I/O Connector Pin Assignments DB-9 Female Connector Name Description +15V +15 V @ 400 mA -15V -15 V @ 400 mA AnalogOut1 Analog Output Voltage Programmable ±10 V @ 100 mA out...

  • Page 72: If Multiplexer Group Operation

    Theory of Operation PNA-X Measurement Receiver IF Multiplexer Group Operation N5264A IF Multiplexer Group Operation The IF multiplexer group provides five rear panel IF input signals to the Digital Processor and Digital Control Group. A block diagram of the IF multiplexer group is shown in Figure 5-4 on page 5-17.
  • Page 73 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Theory of Operation N5264A IF Multiplexer Group Operation Figure 5-3 IF Multiplexer Group Service Guide N5264-90001 5-15...

  • Page 74: Digital Processing And Digital Control Group Operation

    Theory of Operation PNA-X Measurement Receiver Digital Processing and Digital Control Group Operation N5264A Digital Processing and Digital Control Group Operation The digital processor and control group provides digital control for the entire analyzer. It provides: • front panel operation, •...
  • Page 75 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Theory of Operation N5264A Digital Processing and Digital Control Group Operation Figure 5-4 Digital Processing and Digital Control Group Service Guide N5264-90001 5-17...

  • Page 76: Front Panel Subgroup

    Theory of Operation PNA-X Measurement Receiver Digital Processing and Digital Control Group Operation N5264A Front Panel Subgroup The front panel subgroup contains the following assemblies: • A1 Front Panel Interface Board • A2 USB Board • A3 Display Assembly •...
  • Page 77 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Theory of Operation N5264A Digital Processing and Digital Control Group Operation • A12 SPAM Board • A17 CPU Board (including rear panel interconnects) • A51 Solid State Drive A12 SPAM Board The digital signal processor (DSP) receives digitized data from the digital circuitry of the A12 SPAM board. It computes discrete Fourier transforms to extract the complex phase and magnitude data from the analog IF signal.
  • Page 78 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Digital Processing and Digital Control Group Operation N5264A Main RAM The main random access memory (RAM) is shared memory for the CPU and the DSP. It stores the raw data received from the DSP while additional calculations are performed on it by the CPU. The CPU reads the resulting formatted data from the main RAM, converts it to a user-definable display format, and writes this to the video processor for display.

  • Page 79: Power Supply Group Operation

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Theory of Operation N5264A Power Supply Group Operation Power Supply Group Operation The A16 power supply assembly is a switching power supply operating at 103 kHz switching frequency. The input power ranges for the power supply are 90 to 132 Vac or 195 to 250 Vac. The power supply automatically senses the input voltage and switches between these two ranges.
  • Page 80 Theory of Operation PNA-X Measurement Receiver Power Supply Group Operation N5264A 5-22 Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 81: Replaceable Parts

    Replaceable Parts Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 82: Information In This Chapter

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Information in This Chapter N5264A Information in This Chapter This chapter: • identifies the replaceable parts for the Agilent PNA-X measurement receiver. • includes several tables and illustrations to assist you in identifying the correct part for your measurement receiver.

  • Page 83: Ordering Information

    To order a part listed in the replaceable parts lists: • include the part number • indicate the quantity required • Contact Agilent Technologies for instructions on where to send the order. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 2-9. To order a part that is not listed in the replaceable parts lists: •...

  • Page 84: Replaceable Parts Listings

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings This section contains the replacement part numbers and their descriptions for your Agilent microwave PNA. You can find the locations of replaceable parts in this section: • listed by reference designator in...
  • Page 85 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Table 6-2 Part Number Location by Type of Part Type of Part Location • “Front Panel Assembly, Front Side, All Options” on page 6-6 • “Front Panel Assembly, Back Side, All Options” on page 6-8 Assemblies •...

  • Page 86: Front Panel Assembly, Front Side, All Options

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Front Panel Assembly, Front Side, All Options NOTE The N5264-60010 (Was N5264-60006) front panel assembly contains the items shown in the following table. Reference Designator Part Number Description N5264-20006 Front frame assembly (frame only, not the assembly) ➀...
  • Page 87 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Figure 6-1 Front Panel Assembly, Front Side, All Options Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 88: Front Panel Assembly, Back Side, All Options

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Front Panel Assembly, Back Side, All Options Reference Designator Part Number Qty Description N5240-60065 Front panel interface board Was N5240-60046 N5240-60063 USB board Was N5240-60047 Ribbon cable, 60-wire, A14 system motherboard J9 to A1 front panel...
  • Page 89 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Reference Designator Part Number Qty Description Display assembly (continued from previous page) Spacers (For display hold down bracket standoffs.) For use with LCD N5242-20121 (Tube) display 2090-0883 only. critical footnote N5242-00044 (LED)
  • Page 90 Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Figure 6-3 A3 Display Assembly with Old LCD Display 2090-0883 6-10 Service Guide N5264-90001...
  • Page 91 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Figure 6-4 A3 Display Assembly with New LCD Display 2090-1036 Service Guide N5264-90001 6-11...

  • Page 92: Top Assemblies, All Options

    IMPORTANT When replacing an old assembly, install an assembly with either the same part number or the new part number. IMPORTANT In February 2012, the N5264A analyzer underwent significant hardware changes. These changes included a redesigned Signal Processing ADC Module (SPAM) board, Frequency Reference board, left side inner bracket, and right side inner bracket.
  • Page 93 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Ref- Serial Number erence Part Number Description Prefixes Desig- nator Affected Solid state drive (SSD) for Windows XP Operating System - to be used with the older 2.0 GHz CPU boards...
  • Page 94 Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Figure 6-5 Top Assemblies, All Options 6-14 Service Guide N5264-90001...
  • Page 95 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings This page is intentionally left blank. Service Guide N5264-90001 6-15...

  • Page 96: Top Cables, All Options

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Top Cables, All Options Reference Designator Type Part Number Description A11 13.5 GHz (LO) synthesizer board J1207 N5242-20110 to A21 HMA26.5 A20 IF multiplexer board P3 N5242-60012 to A12 SPAM board J1...
  • Page 97 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Figure 6-6 Top Cables, All Options Service Guide N5264-90001 6-17...

  • Page 98: Bottom Assemblies, All Options

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Bottom Assemblies, All Options Reference Designator Part Number Description N5240-60163 Test set motherboard Was N5245-60003 or N5240-60043 N5240-60062 IF multiplexer board Was N5240-60045 5087-7765 LO Multiplier/amplifier 26.5 (HMA26.5) (Option 108) Was 5087-7711...
  • Page 99 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Figure 6-7 Bottom Assemblies, All Options Service Guide N5264-90001 6-19...

  • Page 100: Bottom Cables, All Options

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Bottom Cables, All Options Reference Designator Type Part Number Description N5242-20110 A11 13.5 GHz synthesizer to A21 HMA26.5 N5264-20002 A21 HMA26.5 to rear-panel LO OUT (J5) N5242-60012 A20 IF multiplexer (P3) to A12 SPAM (J1)
  • Page 101 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Figure 6-8 Bottom Cables, All Options Service Guide N5264-90001 6-21...

  • Page 102: Top Hardware And Miscellaneous Parts, All Options

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Top Hardware and Miscellaneous Parts, All Options Reference Designator Part Number Description 3160-4199 ➀ 3160-0281 Fan guard Was 3160-4198 ➁ 0361-1272 Fan rivet ➂ N5242-00015 Fan bracket Machine screw, M3.0 x 8, pan head (5 to attach fan bracket to chassis, 4 to ➃...
  • Page 103 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Figure 6-10 Top Hardware and Miscellaneous Parts, Top View, All Options Service Guide N5264-90001 6-23...

  • Page 104: Bottom Hardware And Miscellaneous Parts, All Options

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Bottom Hardware and Miscellaneous Parts, All Options Reference Qty Description Designator Part Number Machine screw, M3.0 x 8, pan head (4 to attach A19 test set motherboard to test set deck, 6 to attach A19 test set motherboard to stabilizer bracket, 4 to ➀...
  • Page 105 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Figure 6-11 Bottom Hardware and Miscellaneous Parts, All Options Service Guide N5264-90001 6-25...

  • Page 106: Internal Hardware And Miscellaneous Parts, All Options

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Internal Hardware and Miscellaneous Parts, All Options Serial Ref- Number erence Part Number Description Prefixes Desig- nator Affected 5204 and above N5221-00003 ➀ Left side inner bracket 5144 and below W1312-00051 ➁...
  • Page 107 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Figure 6-12 Internal Hardware and Miscellaneous Parts, All Options Service Guide N5264-90001 6-27...

  • Page 108: External Hardware And Miscellaneous Parts, All Options

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A External Hardware and Miscellaneous Parts, All Options Reference Designator Part Number Description ➀ N5242-00014 Outer cover ➁ 5041-9611 Rear foot ➂ 0515-1619 Machine screw M4.0 x 25, pan head (To attach rear foot.) ➄...
  • Page 109 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Figure 6-13 External Hardware and Miscellaneous Parts, All Options Service Guide N5264-90001 6-29...

  • Page 110: Rear Panel Assembly, All Options

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Rear Panel Assembly, All Options Part Item Number Number Description ➀ N5245-00028 Power supply rear panel ➁ 0515-0372 Machine screw, M3.0 x 8, pan head Rear foot and screw (Refer to “External Hardware and Miscellaneous Parts, All Options”...

  • Page 111: Rear Panel Assembly, All Options

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Figure 6-14 Rear Panel Assembly, All Options Service Guide N5264-90001 6-31...

  • Page 112: Miscellaneous Part Numbers

    Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A Miscellaneous Part Numbers Table 6-3 Part Numbers for Miscellaneous Parts and Accessories Model or Part Description Number Service Tools T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lbs) T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lbs) Pozidriv screwdriver 5/16 inch (8 mm), open-end torque wrench;...

  • Page 113: Usb Accessories

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts N5264A Replaceable Parts Listings Table 6-3 Part Numbers for Miscellaneous Parts and Accessories (Continued) Model or Part Description Number Fast CW Mode (Option 118) N5264AU-118 USB Accessories Mouse 1150-7799 Keyboard (U.S. style) 1150-7896 USB to GPIB adapter...
  • Page 114 Replaceable Parts PNA-X Measurement Receiver Replaceable Parts Listings N5264A 6-34 Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 115: Repair And Replacement Procedures

    Repair and Replacement Procedures Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 116: Information In This Chapter

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Information in This Chapter N5264A Information in This Chapter This chapter contains procedures for removing and replacing the major assemblies of your Agilent Technologies PNA-X measurement receiver. Chapter Seven at-a-Glance Section Title Summary of Content...

  • Page 117: Personal Safety Warnings

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Personal Safety Warnings Personal Safety Warnings WARNING These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.

  • Page 118: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Protection

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection N5264A Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection CAUTION Many of the assemblies in this instrument are very susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Perform the following procedures only at a static-safe workstation and wear a grounded wrist strap.

  • Page 119: Removal And Replacement Procedures

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removal and Replacement Procedures Removal and Replacement Procedures Table 7-1 List of Procedures Reference Designator Assembly Description Location Covers, outer and inner Page 7-6 Page 7-38 Fan bracket and fans Front panel assembly...

  • Page 120: Removing The Covers

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing the Covers N5264A Removing the Covers Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) Removing the Outer Cover CAUTION Do not place the instrument on its front panel. This will damage the front panel assemblies.
  • Page 121 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing the Covers Figure 7-1 Outer and Inner Cover Removal Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 122: Removing And Replacing The Front Panel Assembly

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly N5264A Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) •...
  • Page 123 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly Figure 7-2 Front Panel Assembly Removal Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 124: Removing And Replacing The A1-A3 And Other Front Panel Subassemblies

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A1–A3 and Other Front Panel Subassemblies N5264A Removing and Replacing the A1–A3 and Other Front Panel Subassemblies Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) •...
  • Page 125 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A1–A3 and Other Front Panel Subassemblies Removing the Touchscreen Controller Board ④ 1. Disconnect the touchscreen controller board cable (item ) from the touchscreen controller board and front panel interface board.

  • Page 126: Front Panel Assembly

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A1–A3 and Other Front Panel Subassemblies N5264A Removing the A3 Display Assembly and the Touchscreen ① 1. Disconnect the following cables from the A1 front panel interface board: display cable (item ), inverter ➁...
  • Page 127 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A1–A3 and Other Front Panel Subassemblies ⑥ ⑦ 4. The display cable (item ) can be removed by removing the three screws (item ) that attach it to the ⑧...

  • Page 128: Removing And Replacing The A10, A11, And A12 Boards (For Analyzers With Serial Numbers Prefixed My/Sg/Us5144 And Below.)

    Removing and Replacing the A10, A11, and A12 Boards (For analyzers with serial numbers prefixed MY/SG/US5144 and below.) IMPORTANT In February 2012, the N5264A analyzer underwent significant hardware changes. These changes included a redesigned Signal Processing ADC Module (SPAM) board, left side inner bracket, and right side inner bracket.
  • Page 129 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A10, A11, and A12 Boards (For analyzers with serial numbers prefixed MY/SG/US5144 and below.) Figure 7-6 A10, A11, and A12 Boards Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-15...

  • Page 130: Removing And Replacing The A10, A11, And A12 Boards (For Analyzers With Serial Numbers Prefixed My/Sg/Us5204 And Above.)

    Removing and Replacing the A10, A11, and A12 Boards (For analyzers with serial numbers prefixed MY/SG/US5204 and above.) IMPORTANT In February 2012, the N5264A analyzer underwent significant hardware changes. These changes included a redesigned Signal Processing ADC Module (SPAM) board, left side inner bracket, and right side inner bracket.
  • Page 131 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A10, A11, and A12 Boards (For analyzers with serial numbers prefixed MY/SG/US5204 and above.) Figure 7-7 A10, A11, and A12 Boards Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-17...

  • Page 132: Removing And Replacing The A14 System Motherboard

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A14 System Motherboard N5264A Removing and Replacing the A14 System Motherboard Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) •...
  • Page 133 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A14 System Motherboard Figure 7-8 A14 System Motherboard Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-19...

  • Page 134: Removing And Replacing The A15 Midplane Board

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A15 Midplane Board N5264A Removing and Replacing the A15 Midplane Board Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) •...
  • Page 135 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A15 Midplane Board Figure 7-9 A15 Midplane Board Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-21...

  • Page 136: Removing And Replacing The A16 Power Supply Assembly

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A16 Power Supply Assembly N5264A Removing and Replacing the A16 Power Supply Assembly Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) •...
  • Page 137 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A16 Power Supply Assembly Figure 7-10 A16 Power Supply Assembly Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-23...

  • Page 138: Removing And Replacing The A17 Cpu Board Assembly

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A17 CPU Board Assembly N5264A Removing and Replacing the A17 CPU Board Assembly Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) •...
  • Page 139 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A17 CPU Board Assembly Figure 7-11 A17 CPU Board Assembly Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-25...

  • Page 140: Removing And Replacing The A18 Gpib Board

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A18 GPIB Board N5264A Removing and Replacing the A18 GPIB Board Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) •...
  • Page 141 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A18 GPIB Board Figure 7-12 A18 GPIB Board Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-27...

  • Page 142: Removing And Replacing The A19 Test Set Motherboard

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A19 Test Set Motherboard N5264A Removing and Replacing the A19 Test Set Motherboard Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) •...
  • Page 143 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A19 Test Set Motherboard Figure 7-13 A19 Test Set Motherboard Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-29...

  • Page 144: Removing And Replacing The A20 If Multiplexer Board

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A20 IF Multiplexer Board N5264A Removing and Replacing the A20 IF Multiplexer Board Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) •...
  • Page 145 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A20 IF Multiplexer Board Figure 7-14 A20 IF Multiplexer Board Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-31...

  • Page 146: Removing And Replacing The A21 Hma26.5

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A21 HMA26.5 N5264A Removing and Replacing the A21 HMA26.5 Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) • 5/16 inch open-end torque wrench (set to 10 in-lb) •...
  • Page 147 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A21 HMA26.5 Figure 7-15 A21 HMA26.5 Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-33...

  • Page 148: Removing And Replacing The A51 Solid State Drive (Ssd)

    PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the A51 Solid State Drive (SSD) N5264A Removing and Replacing the A51 Solid State Drive (SSD) Certain unique files exist on the SSD that are necessary for proper operation of your analyzer. These files must be copied to another location to allow them to be installed onto the new SSD after it has been installed.
  • Page 149 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the A51 Solid State Drive (SSD) Install Backup Files onto the New SSD The files that were previously saved onto a USB flash memory drive must now be installed onto the new SSD.

  • Page 150: Removing And Replacing The Rear Panel

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the Rear Panel N5264A Removing and Replacing the Rear Panel Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) • ESD grounding wrist strap...
  • Page 151 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the Rear Panel Figure 7-17 Rear Panel Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-37...

  • Page 152: Removing And Replacing The Fans

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the Fans N5264A Removing and Replacing the Fans Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) • Pozidriv screw driver •...
  • Page 153 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the Fans Figure 7-18 B1 Fan Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-39...

  • Page 154: Removing And Replacing The Lithium Battery

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Removing and Replacing the Lithium Battery N5264A Removing and Replacing the Lithium Battery Tools Required • T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) • T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb) • ESD grounding wrist strap...
  • Page 155 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Removing and Replacing the Lithium Battery Figure 7-19. Lithium Battery Removal Service Guide N5264-90001 7-41...

  • Page 156: Post-Repair Procedures

    Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Post-Repair Procedures N5264A Post-Repair Procedures After the replacement of an assembly, you must perform the service procedures in the order listed in Table 7-2. Procedures referenced in this table are located in Chapter 3, “Tests and Adjustments,”...
  • Page 157 PNA-X Measurement Receiver Repair and Replacement Procedures N5264A Post-Repair Procedures Table 7-2 Related Service Procedures (Continued) Adjustments Verification, Performance, Replaced Assembly and Other Procedures and Other Tests and Procedures A51 hard disk drive None needed Read and write to the drive...
  • Page 158 Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA-X Measurement Receiver Post-Repair Procedures N5264A 7-44 Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 159: General Purpose Maintenance Procedures

    General Purpose Maintenance Procedures Service Guide N5264-90001...

  • Page 160: Information In This Chapter

    General Purpose Maintenance Procedures PN-X Measurement Receiver Information in This Chapter N5264A Information in This Chapter Chapter Eight at-a-Glance Section Title Summary of Content Start Page Option Enable Utility How to use the option enable utility to: page 8-3 •...

  • Page 161: Option Enable Utility

    PN-X Measurement Receiver General Purpose Maintenance Procedures N5264A Option Enable Utility Option Enable Utility Accessing the Option Enable Utility To start the option enable utility: Service Option Enable • Press UTILITY System then then • A dialog box similar to the one illustrated in Figure 8-1 is displayed.

  • Page 162: Enabling Or Removing Options

    General Purpose Maintenance Procedures PN-X Measurement Receiver Option Enable Utility N5264A Enabling or Removing Options There are two types of options: • Hardware: Hardware options involve adding additional hardware to the measurement receiver. After the proper hardware has been installed in the measurement receiver, the option can be enabled using the option enable utility.

  • Page 163: Repairing And Recovering Option Data

    PN-X Measurement Receiver General Purpose Maintenance Procedures N5264A Option Enable Utility Repairing and Recovering Option Data License, option, and model number data are stored in an EEPROM on the frequency reference board and written into the gen.lic file on the hard disk drive. If the data stored in either of these items is lost, it can be recovered from the other item.

  • Page 164: Installing Or Changing A Serial Number

    General Purpose Maintenance Procedures PN-X Measurement Receiver Option Enable Utility N5264A Installing or Changing a Serial Number It is necessary to reinstall the instrument serial number if the test set motherboard is replaced. IMPORTANT Use extreme care when entering the serial number, as only one attempt is allowed.

  • Page 165: Firmware Upgrades

    PN-X Measurement Receiver General Purpose Maintenance Procedures N5264A Firmware Upgrades Firmware Upgrades How to Check the Current Firmware Version 1. Press UTILITY , then Help , then About NA... System A dialog box showing the current installed Application Code Version is displayed.

  • Page 166: Operating System Recovery

    General Purpose Maintenance Procedures PN-X Measurement Receiver Operating System Recovery N5264A Operating System Recovery Recovering from Hard Disk Drive Problems If you suspect that you have a hard disk drive problem, go to the “Hard Drive Recovery” link on the Agilent PNA Series: Service &...
  • Page 167 Index Numerics illustrated 7-23 procedure 7-34 procedure 7-22 accessories 13.5 GHz LO synthesizer board analyzer troubleshooting illustrated 6-14 A17 CPU board operation illustrated 6-14 part numbers 6-33 part number 6-12 operation 5-19 accuracy removal and replacement frequency test part number 6-12 illustrated 7-15...
  • Page 168 Index upgrades in bottom assembly, See bottom recovering warmup time assembly, all options 6-20 repairing assemblies in top assembly, See top assembly, storage location of part numbers all options 6-16 hard disk 5-20 replacement wire harnesses 5-20 list of procedures in bottom assembly, See bottom data acquisition and processing sequence...
  • Page 169 Index rack parts list part number horizontal spacing display board troubleshooting 4-13 mounting analyzer in operation 5-18 USB board service test front frame illustrated 6-10 6-11 required illustrated part number part number USB controller board protection interconnects 5-18 illustrated 6-10 6-11 supplies interface board...
  • Page 170 Index HDD, See solid state drive illustrated 7-11 removal and replacement 7-14 HMA26.5 procedure 7-10 7-15 7-16 7-17 illustrated 6-19 troubleshooting 4-12 locating operation 5-10 assembly part numbers IP address, LAN 4-19 part number 6-18 hardware part numbers removal and replacement miscellaneous part numbers illustrated 7-33...
  • Page 171 Index upgrades test set motherboard 5-10 pin assignments connectors memory modules option part numbers 6-32 010, time domain HANDLER I/O 5-12 midplane board 108, LO Source PWR I/O 5-13 illustrated 6-14 1CM, rack mount without handles TEST SET I/O 5-11 part number 6-12 1CP, rack mount with handles...

  • Page 172: 6 Replaceable Parts

    Index HANDLER I/O 5-10 illustrated 6-21 software options 5-20 RF cables, See cables, RF ribbon cables, See cables, ribbon solid state drive TEST SET I/O 5-10 rotary pulse generator (RPG) copying files from 7-34 5-20 illustrated data storage 5-20 5-20 part number illustrated 6-14...
  • Page 173 Index getting ready fans 4-11 defined synthesizer bandwidth front panel 4-13 ventilation requirements verification checks front panel keypad 4-13 kits getting ready front panel knob 4-13 of operating environment operating, recovery front-panel USB 4-13 of operating specifications verification GPIB CONTROLLER port 4-17 system getting ready...
  • Page 174 Index Index-8 Service Guide N5264-90001...

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