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Tektronix RSA5100A Series Service Manual

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RSA5100A Series
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  • Page 1 RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzer Service Manual *P077052201* 077-0522-01...
  • Page 3 RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzer Service Manual www.tektronix.com 077-0522-01...
  • Page 4 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Get the Latest Software ..................Removal and Installation Procedures................Preparation..................... Trim, Cabinet, and Module Removal............... Removal Procedures..................Troubleshooting....................Service Level ....................Check for Common Problems ................Diagnostics ....................Replaceable Parts ....................Parts Ordering Information .................. Using the Replaceable Parts List................RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 1: RSA5100A Series block diagram ..............Figure 2: Power supply and HDD/DVD drive locations ............Figure 3: Main customer replaceable modules..............Figure 4: Status indicator locations................Figure 5: External parts ................... Figure 6: Display, front panel, DVD, and removable hard drive..........
  • Page 7 Table 17: Front Panel diagnostic error messages .............. Table 18: External parts................... Table 19: Display, front panel, DVD, and removable hard drive ..........Table 20: Modules....................Table 21: Power supply and internal hard drive..............Table 22: Upper deck fans, misc. cables................ RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 8: General Safety Summary

    Replace batteries properly. Replace batteries only with the specified type and rating. Use proper fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product. Wear eye protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or laser radiation exists. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 9 DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking. WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 10: Service Safety Summary

    Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface This is the service manual for the RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers. Read this preface to learn how this manual is structured, what conventions it uses, and where you can find other information related to servicing this product. Manual Content This manual contains information related to servicing an RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzer.

  • Page 12: Related User Documents

    The following related English user documents are available if you need more information about operating the instrument. These documents are located on the RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzer User Documentation CD-ROM or can be downloaded from the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/manuals).

  • Page 13: Operating Information

    Operating Information For information on installing and operating your RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzer, refer to the RSA6100A Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers, RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzer Quick Start User Manual. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 14 Operating Information RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 15: Theory Of Operation

    Theory of Operation This section provides a basic description of the Real-Time Signal Analyzer (RSA) operation. Refer to the following block diagram of the instrument while reading through this section. Figure 1: RSA5100A Series block diagram RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 16: General

    The Trigger Out signal is a coaxial connection on the front panel below the display. The trigger out signal comes from the Acquisition Control FPGA, through the Digital Interface board. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 17: Display Panel

    10/100/1000baseT Ethernet connector Input/Output Two USB 2.0 connectors Keyboard Input PS/2 Keyboard-only PS/2 connector Output D-Sub External monitor connector Serial Input/Output D-Sub Serial communications port (COM1) to processor system Trigger In Input TTL Gate/trigger input signal RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    Two fans provide cooling for the Digital Deck of the instrument. The Power Supply module has an internal fan. The COM Express PC board has a fan that is controlled by the COM Express PC board. The optional DPSA board contains a fan. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 19: Adjustment Procedure

    Adjustment Procedure There are no physical user adjustment procedures for the RSA5100A Series instruments. However, you can run alignments from the RSA5100A Series application. Running Alignments Alignments are adjustment procedures run by the instrument using internal reference signals and measurements, and do not require any external equipment or connections.
  • Page 20 Alignments are adjustment procedures run by the instrument using internal reference signals and measurements. Calibrations can only be performed at a Calibrations Tektronix service center and require the use of traceable test equipment (signal sources and measuring equipment) to verify the performance of the instrument. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Perform service of static-sensitive modules only at a static-free work station. 4. Do not allow anything capable of generating or holding a static charge on the work station surface. 5. Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 22: Inspection And Cleaning

    Use only deionized water when cleaning the menu buttons or front-panel buttons. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleaner and rinse/wipe with deionized water. Before using any other type of cleaner, consult your Tektronix Service Center or representative. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 23: Table 2: External Inspection Checklist

    To prevent moisture from getting inside the instrument during external cleaning, use only enough liquid to dampen the cloth or applicator. Interior inspection. To access the inside of the instrument for inspection and cleaning, refer to the Removal and Installation Procedures in this section. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 24: Table 3: Internal Inspection Check List

    (75% solution), and a clean lint-free cloth dampened in warm deionized water. (A cotton-tipped applicator is useful for cleaning in narrow spaces and on circuit boards.) Lubrication. There is no lubrication required for this instrument. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 25: Restoring The Instrument Software

    5-second time frame in which you must press the F5 key to access the restore program. NOTE. You will need to reload the instrument applications after restoring the OS. (See page 16, Restoring the Instrument Product Software.) RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 26 CAUTION. To avoid malfunction, do not install any version of Microsoft Windows 7 that is not specifically provided by Tektronix for use with your instrument. The version of Windows on this DVD is specially configured for the instrument. Other available versions of Windows will not operate properly on the instrument. Do not modify hardware device drivers, apply patches to operating system components, or modify the system BIOS.
  • Page 27 Shutdown or Reboot the instrument. Remove the restore media from the DVD drive and return the media to safe storage. Choose the option to Shutdown. 15. Restart the instrument. 16. Restore the instrument product software. (See page 16, Restoring the Instrument Product Software.) RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 28: Restoring The Instrument Product Software

    Restoring the Instrument Software Restoring the Instrument Product Software Use the RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzer Product Software disc to reinstall the signal analyzer product software if the software on your instrument becomes corrupted or you have performed an operating system restore on the instrument.

  • Page 29: Removal And Installation Procedures

    Safety Summary found at the beginning of this manual. Also, to prevent possible injury to service personnel or damage to the instrument components, read Installation in the RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers Quick Start User Manual, available on the Web at www.tektronix.com/manuals, and Preventing ESD in this section.

  • Page 30: Table 4: Tools Required For Module Removal

    3/16 inch open-end Used to remove nut Standard tool posts wrench 5/16 inch open-end Used to remove nut Standard tool wrench posts MA-800G Soldering Aid Used to remove the Standard tool front panel trim RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 31: Trim, Cabinet, And Module Removal

    DVD Drive/ Removable HDD Frame Digital Fan Tray (Upper Deck) RF Deck Fan Tray Real Time IQ/IF Output Acquisition board (if installed) RTT/DPSA board COM-Express PC board Internal HDD (if installed) Power Conversion board Power Supply RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 32: Figure 2: Power Supply And Hdd/Dvd Drive Locations

    Removal and Installation Procedures Figure 2: Power supply and HDD/DVD drive locations RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 33: Figure 3: Main Customer Replaceable Modules

    Removal and Installation Procedures Figure 3: Main customer replaceable modules RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 34: Removal Procedures

    4. Disconnect the smaller Display cable from J2 on the Display Adapter board. 5. Disconnect the larger Display cable from J3 on the Display Adapter board. Front Panel Perform these steps to remove the Front Panel: RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 35 3. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive to the bottom bracket. Internal Hard Disk Drive Follow these steps to remove the internal hard disk drive: NOTE. If you have a removable HDD mounted above the front panel, you will not have an internal hard disk drive. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 36 CAUTION. To prevent damage to the power convertor board connector, do not lift the left end of the power supply while pulling. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 37 2. Disconnect all cables attached to the COM Express PC board. 3. Lift the latch levers on the top edge of the COM Express PC board assembly to disconnect it from the Digital Interface board. 4. Lift the COM Express PC board from the Signal Analyzer. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Safety Summary found at the beginning of this manual. Also, to prevent possible injury to service personnel or damage to the instrument components, read Installation in the RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers Quick Start User Manual, available on the Web at www.tektronix.com/manuals, and Preventing ESD in this section.

  • Page 39: Service Level

    Troubleshooting Service Level This section contains information and procedures designed to help you isolate faulty modules in the RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzer. If a module needs to be replaced, follow the Removal and Installation Procedures, located in this section.

  • Page 40: Figure 4: Status Indicator Locations

    Check that the Status Indicator LEDs are lit on the Power Converter and Digital Interface boards to ensure the power supplies are operating. (See Figure 4.) (See Table 8.) (See Table 9.) Figure 4: Status indicator locations RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 41: Diagnostics

    The instrument runs Power On Self Tests (POST) automatically every time the instrument is powered up. If a failure is detected during this process, the (POST) instrument displays the Power-On Self Tests tab of the Diagnostics window to list which module(s) failed. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 42 Info tab. The Windows Event Viewer is also available in the Administrative Tools portion of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE. Check the timestamp in the Event Viewer, as errors are stored on disk and may be from earlier power cycles. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 43 figure) let you: A) Repeat the test(s) a specified number of times, B) Repeat the test(s) until a failure occurs, C) Repeat the test(s) continuously even if failures occur, or D) Run the test(s) only one time. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 44 Also note that the Signal Analyzer diagnostic errors are labeled as TekRSA in the Source column, to differentiate them from operating system messages. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 45 Microsoft.com. Do not use this link, as Microsoft has no information on Tektronix instrument error messages. Click Help in the Event Viewer Menu bar to open the online help and learn more information on using the Event Viewer. RSA5100A Series Service Manual...
  • Page 46 DPSA board (See Table 13 on page 37.) RF Interface board (See Table 14 on page 38.) LO1 Module (See Table 15 on page 39.) LO2/Reference Oscillator (See Table 16 on page 40.) Front Panel (See Table 17 on page 43.) RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 47: Table 10: Hardware Module Diagnostic Error Messages

    The COM Express PC is not communicating with the Digital Interface board. Restart the instrument and check the Event Viewer. If the See Event Viewer for more problem persists, send the instrument to Tektronix Service Center for information repair. The Digital Interface Board was not Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair.

  • Page 48: Table 12: Adc Board Diagnostic Error Messages

    Error message Recommended action Digital FIFO Test Invalid number of return words. Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair. Bad value in returned buffer. Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair. PPC POST Results PPC returned unknown status.

  • Page 49: Table 13: Dpsa Board Diagnostic Error Messages

    ADC board ADC Over range. Signal too strong. Run signal path test. If the signal path test passes Narrow Band CW and this test fails, send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center Acquisition Test for repair. Signal below -50 dBm.

  • Page 50: Table 14: Rf Interface Board Diagnostic Error Messages

    Replace the RTT/DPSA board. If the problem persists, send the Test and write values). instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair. CT Board QDR Control Failure. Replace the RTT/DPSA board. If the problem persists, send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair.

  • Page 51: Table 15: Lo1 Module Diagnostic Error Messages

    L01 ID Test Board not found. Run the PPC load test. This will rerun hardware discovery. If error persists, send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair. L01 FPGA Load FPGA Load failed. Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair.

  • Page 52: Table 16: Lo2/Reference Oscillator Diagnostic Error Messages

    LO2 ID Test Board not found. Run the PPC load test. This will rerun hardware discovery. If error persists, send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair. LO2 FPGA Load FPGA Load failed. Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair.
  • Page 53 Board not found. Run the PPC load test. This will rerun hardware discovery. If error Test persists, send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair. RF Converter FPGA FPGA Load failed. Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair.
  • Page 54 If the problem persists, send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair. Signal Path Test RF Atten test Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair. 10dB RF Atten signal path test Failed. 2nd IF Atten test Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair.

  • Page 55: Table 17: Front Panel Diagnostic Error Messages

    Test Error message Recommended action Step Attenuator test Step Attenuator Failed. Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair. IF Attenuator Test The IF attenuator Failed. Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair. Preamp TestTest The Preamp Failed Send the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 57: Replaceable Parts

    Replaceable Parts This section contains a list of the replaceable modules for the RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix field office or representative.

  • Page 58: Using The Replaceable Parts List

    Items in this section are referenced by figure and index numbers to the exploded view illustrations that follow. Tektronix part number Use this part number when ordering replacement parts from Tektronix. 3 and 4 Serial number Column three lists the serial number at which the part was first effective. Column four lists the serial number at which the part was discontinued.

  • Page 59: Table 18: External Parts

    COVER; TOP, INTERNAL; SAFETY CONTROLLED 407-5530-01 BRACKET, MOUNTING; CARRYING HANDLE 367-0542-00 HANDLE ASSY, CARRYING; AL, SS, BLACK 211-1230-00 SCREW; 10-32X.500 SOC CAP,18-8 ZINC PLATED STEEL 212-0650-00 SCREW, MACHINE; 10-32 X 0.437, FLH, 100 DEG, SST PSVT, POZ RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 60: Figure 5: External Parts

    Replaceable Parts Figure 5: External parts RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 61: Table 19: Display, Front Panel, Dvd, And Removable Hard Drive

    CIRCUIT BD ASSY; INTERCONNECT DISPLAY ADAPTER BRD 174-5087-00 CA ASSY, SP; IDC, RIBBON, DISP ADAPT TO DIG INTERF, 2MM, 2X15 RSA5103A, RSA5106A 174-5086-00 CA ASSY, SP; IDC, RIBBON, DISP ADAPT TO DIG INTERF, 2MM, 2X10 RSA5103A, RSA5106A RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 62: Figure 6: Display, Front Panel, Dvd, And Removable Hard Drive

    Replaceable Parts Figure 6: Display, front panel, DVD, and removable hard drive RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 63: Table 20: Modules

    200-5195-00 COVER; REAR PANEL, OPTION (IQ OUT, IF OUT); SAFETY CONTROLLED: OPTION 05 200-4961-00 COVER; REAR PANEL, OPTION (BLANK) 174-5106-01 CA ASSY, SP;IDC, TW FLAT, I&Q OUTPUT TO REAR PANEL 407-5181-00 BRACKET, GROUNDING (LAN AND PS/2) RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 64: Figure 7: Modules

    Replaceable Parts Figure 7: Modules RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 65: Table 21: Power Supply And Internal Hard Drive

    RSA5106A B010100 RSA5115A, RSA5126A 211-0510-00 SCREW, MACHINE; 6-32 X 0.375, PNH, ZINC PLATED STEEL, T15 200-5135-00 COVER, POWER SUPPLY 174-5227-00 CABLE ASSY;LINE FILTER; SAFETY CONTROLLED 211-0380-00 SCREW, MACHINE; 4-40 X 0.375, FLH, STEEL, ZINC FINISH, T8 RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 66: Figure 8: Power Supply And Internal Hard Drive

    Replaceable Parts Figure 8: Power supply and internal hard drive RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 67: Table 22: Upper Deck Fans, Misc. Cables

    JACKSCREW; 6-32 EXT THD, M3.5 X 0.6-6 INT THD, 410 SS 407-5055-00 BRACKET ASSY; SPEAKER 119-7172-00 SPEAKER; DYNAMIC; 28MM DIA, 8 OHM, 600-7KHZ, MYLAR CONE, MG ELECT 288BB20 WITH 28 INCH CABLE 407-5480-00 BRACKET; BNC ADAPTER 174-5066-00 CA ASSY,RF,FLEX-COAX; FRONT PANEL ACQ RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

  • Page 68: Figure 9: Upper Deck Fans, Misc. Cables

    Replaceable Parts Figure 9: Upper deck fans, misc. cables RSA5100A Series Service Manual...

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