Agilent Technologies 85103F Installation Manual
Agilent Technologies 85103F Installation Manual

Agilent Technologies 85103F Installation Manual

Network analyzer performance upgrade

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Agilent Technologies
85103F
Network Analyzer
Performance Upgrade
Installation Manual
Manufacturing Part Number: 85103-90014
Printed in USA
November 2002
Supersedes: August 2002

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  • Page 1 Agilent Technologies 85103F Network Analyzer Performance Upgrade Installation Manual Manufacturing Part Number: 85103-90014 Printed in USA November 2002 Supersedes: August 2002...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent...
  • Page 3 Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met it’s published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, formerly NBS) to the extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
  • Page 4 Contacting Agilent Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed by qualified personnel. Contact Agilent for assistance. Online assistance: www.agilent.com/find/assist United States Latin America Canada Europe (tel) 1 800 452 4844, or (tel) (305) 269 7500 (tel) 1 877 894 4414 (tel) (+31) 20 547 2323 1 800 593 6635 for on-site (fax) (305) 269 7599...
  • Page 5 Safety and Regulatory Information Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with safety markings and instructions before you operate the instrument. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a WARNING procedure, practice, or the like, that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury.
  • Page 6 Safety Earth Ground This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthing terminal). An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the main power source to the product input wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord set. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired, the product must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation.
  • Page 7 Typeface Conventions Italics • Used to emphasize important information: Use this software only with the Agilent Technologies xxxxxX system. • Used for the title of a publication: Refer to the Agilent Technologies xxxxxX System-Level User’s Guide. • Used to indicate a variable: Type LOAD BIN filename.
  • Page 8 Using this document and an Agilent Technologies 85103F upgrade package, a trained Agilent Technologies service engineer can upgrade an Agilent Technologies 8510A (with serial number 03000 or greater) or 8510B to full Agilent Technologies 8510C capability. Agilent Technologies does not recommend customer installation.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents .The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Installing the Upgrade ............1-2 Warranty Information.
  • Page 10 Contents...
  • Page 11 The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C)
  • Page 12: Installing The Upgrade

    • Check the 8510C operation • Load and check the calibration kit definitions. Agilent Technologies does not recommend customer installation of this NOTE upgrade. The 85103F performance upgrade package comes with prepaid installation. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page iv to arrange for a service engineer to install the upgrade package.
  • Page 13: Performance Verification

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Installing the Upgrade Performance Verification Performance verification of the system is not included in the upgrade package. If you wish to do a performance verification of your upgraded system, this additional service can be arranged with the Agilent service engineer installing your upgrade.
  • Page 14: Procedure Overview

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Installing the Upgrade Procedure Overview Step 1. Check the upgrade package contents. Refer to Table 1. If an item is missing, refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page iv assistance. Step 2. Assemble items not included in the upgrade package.
  • Page 15 The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Installing the Upgrade Table 1 85103F Performance Upgrade Package Contents Item Quantity Part Number Assemblies A20 sweep ADC 85102-60234 85102 emulator 85101-60209 Labels 8510C Network Analyzer (aluminum panel) 08510-80030 8510C Network Analyzer (plastic panel)
  • Page 16 The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Installing the Upgrade Table 2 Equipment Required but Not Supplied Item Agilent Part Number Source 8360-series Test Set 8511A/B, 8514B, 8515A, 8517A/B, or 85110A/L Static control table mat 9300-0797 Wrist strap 9300-1367 Wrist-strap-to-mat cord (5 ft)
  • Page 17: Checking 8510 System Operation

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Checking 8510 System Operation Checking 8510 System Operation Use this procedure to ensure that the 8510A system works properly. Procedure 1. Configure the system as shown in Figure 2. Turn on the instruments in the following order: a.
  • Page 18 The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Checking 8510 System Operation Figure 1 Typical Equipment Setup and 8511A-Specific Connections 85103F Performance Upgrade Installation Manual...
  • Page 19: Converting Files From Tape To Disk

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Converting Files from Tape to Disk Converting Files from Tape to Disk Each performance upgrade package includes a tape to disk conversion program. Use this program to convert DATA, MEMORY, MEMORY ALL, and DELAY TABLE files from tape to disk.
  • Page 20: Attended Mode

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Converting Files from Tape to Disk 5. On the controller, load the program: a. Type GET “TAPE_DISC”, and press Return b. Wait approximately 2 minutes. NOTE You can store a version of this program so that it loads faster for future use.
  • Page 21: Storing A Binary Version

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Converting Files from Tape to Disk Storing a Binary Version To store a binary version of the utility program for faster loading in the future: 1. Type STORE "TAPEDISC". 2. To load this program in the future, type LOAD "TAPEDISC".
  • Page 22: Replacing The A20 Assembly

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Replacing the A20 Assembly Replacing the A20 Assembly If the system has a firmware revision earlier than 5.0, or if the 85102 has an A20 assembly that does not have part number 85102-60234, use the following procedure to replace the A20 assembly in the 85102.
  • Page 23 The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Replacing the A20 Assembly Figure 3 85102 A20 Assembly Location 85103F Performance Upgrade Installation Manual...
  • Page 24: Attaching New Labels

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Attaching New Labels Attaching New Labels Procedure There are two grey labels in the upgrade kit, but you will use only one depending on the front dress panel of the analyzer (check the label size). The rest of the labels are metallic silver.
  • Page 25 The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Attaching New Labels Figure 4 Location of New Labels If you do not use the supplied optional serial tags to note the original NOTE 85101 and 85102 serial numbers, dispose of the unused tags.
  • Page 26: Upgrading An 8360 Source

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Upgrading an 8360 Source Upgrading an 8360 Source Refer to the chapter, “Main Troubleshooting Procedure,” in the 8510C Network Analyzer On-Site Service Manual (p/n 08510-90282). After upgrading source(s), continue with “Reconnecting the System.”...
  • Page 27: Reconnecting The System

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Reconnecting the System Reconnecting the System Procedure Use the following procedure to connect the 8510C system: 1. Using the 85101C and the newly upgraded 85102C, connect the system as shown in Figure 2. Continue with “Loading the 8510C Operating System.”...
  • Page 28: Loading The 8510C Operating System

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Loading the 8510C Operating System Loading the 8510C Operating System After you load the operating system, you will have an 8510C network analyzer, and it will be referenced as such. Often the letter designation “C” at the end of the 8510C model number is omitted.
  • Page 29: Checking The 8510C

    Does the analyzer display any internal self-test failure on the self-test status LEDs or display? If not, the instrument passed the internal self tests, and functions fully. If a self-test fails, or a running error is displayed, refer to the Agilent Technologies 8510C On-Site Service Manual.
  • Page 30: Lo Phase Lock Out Functional Check

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Checking the 8510C LO Phase Lock Out Functional Check The A16 assembly inverts the main phase lock signal to fine tune a sweep oscillator. In this check, you use the 8510C as an oscilloscope to check this function.
  • Page 31 The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Checking the 8510C 5. Turn off the 8510. 6. On the 85102: a. Remove the top cover. b. Disconnect W24 from the A17J4 Ref X connector. c. Connect the BNC-to-SMB cable provided in the upgrade package from the rear panel LO Phase Lock Out jack to the A17J4 Ref X connector.
  • Page 32: Trigger In Functional Check

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Checking the 8510C If the trace flattens out and the display shows an IF Failed Cal NOTE message, press to clear the error. This is not a true error. ENTRY OFF 14. Continue with “Trigger In Functional Check.”...
  • Page 33 The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Checking the 8510C Figure 7 Typical Partial Trace Confirming Trigger In Circuit Operation 6. Turn off the 8510. 7. On the 85102: a. Remove the SMB-to-BNC cable. b. For an 8360 series source, reconnect the Trigger In cable.
  • Page 34: Time Domain Option Functional Check

    If the 8510A/B was equipped with the time domain option (Option 010), either originally or through an upgrade, then the 85103F upgrade package ordered should also have been equipped with Option 010. If so, there should be a serial number label on the back of the 85101C with OPT: 010 printed on it.
  • Page 35: Checking Calibration Kit Definitions

    The 85103F Upgrade Package (8510A/B to 8510C) Checking Calibration Kit Definitions Checking Calibration Kit Definitions After an upgrade, an 8510 contains calibration kit definitions that may be significantly different from those that were in the pre-upgraded analyzer. Ensure that the calibration kit definitions contained in the 8510 match the calibration kit used by reloading the definitions from disk.

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