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Agilent Technologies E8363BU/CU-068 Installation Note

Extended frequency range (40 or 50 ghz to 67 ghz) upgrade kit
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Installation Note
Extended Frequency Range (40 or 50 GHz to 67 GHz) Upgrade
Kit
To Add Option 068
Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: E8363BU/CU-068 and E8364BU/CU-068
For E8363B/C and E8364B/C PNA Series Microwave Network
Analyzers
Agilent Kit Number: E8364-60106
Agilent Document Number: E8364-90023
Printed in USA
June 25, 2010
Supersedes print date: April 2010
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2003, 2004, 2007-2010

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  • Page 1 Installation Note Extended Frequency Range (40 or 50 GHz to 67 GHz) Upgrade To Add Option 068 Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: E8363BU/CU-068 and E8364BU/CU-068 For E8363B/C and E8364B/C PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers Agilent Kit Number: E8364-60106 Agilent Document Number: E8364-90023...
  • Page 2 “Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to Agilent Technologies’ standard commercial license terms, and non-DOD Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-19(c)(1-2) (June 1987).
  • Page 3 Description of the Upgrade This upgrade kit is used to extend the frequency range of the E8363 B/C, or E8364B/C, Option 014 PNA microwave network analyzer from 40 GHz to 67 GHz, or 50 GHz to 67 GHz. This upgrade applies to a PNA with only Option 014 or Option 014 and 080 in combination. No other optional hardware combinations can be upgraded with this upgrade kit.
  • Page 4 Getting Prepared To successfully install this upgrade kit, you will need the following: • A license key - refer to “License Key Redemption” below. • A PDF copy or a paper copy of the PNA Service Guide - refer to “Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide”...
  • Page 5 Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide To view the online Service Guide for your PNA model number, use the following steps: 1. Go to www.agilent.com 2. In the Search box, enter the model number of the analyzer (Ex: E8363B) and click Search. 3.
  • Page 6 About Installing the Upgrade Kit Option 068 can only be installed on analyzers with Option 014, as listed IMPORTANT below as “Products affected”. If your analyzer does not have Option 014 (as listed below), it will be necessary to install the option BEFORE installing this option (Option 068).
  • Page 7 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Check the contents of your kit against the following list. If any item is missing or damaged, contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page Table 1 Contents of Option 068 Upgrade Kit (E8364-60106) Ref.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table 1 Contents of Option 068 Upgrade Kit (E8364-60106) Ref. Description Part Number Desig. 1.85 mm female bulkhead connector 5065-4673 Nut, hex (for bulkhead connectors) 1250-3516 Washer, lock (for bulkhead connectors) 1250-3310 Ribbon cable, A23/A24 SOMA 70s to A16 test set motherboard 8121-1001 8121-0990 Cable, stranded wire, A22 switch to A16 test set motherboard...
  • Page 9 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Kit The network analyzer must be in proper working condition prior to installing this option. Any necessary repairs must be made before proceeding with this installation. This installation requires the removal of the analyzer’s protective outer WARNING covers.

  • Page 10: A12 Source 20

    Overview of the Installation Procedure Step 1. Obtain a Keyword and Verify the Information Step 2. Remove the Outer and Inner Covers Step 3. Replace the A12 Source 20 Step 4. Replace the Top Side to Bottom Side Cables Step 5. Remove the Front Panel Assembly Step 6.

  • Page 11: Entitlement Certificate 1

    Test Equipment Required for Post-Upgrade Adjustments Description Agilent Part Number Power meter E4418B/E4419B Power sensor, Type-N (100 kHz–4.2 GHz) 8482A Power sensor, 2.4 mm (4.2 GHz–50 GHz) 8487A V8486A Power sensor, V-Band (50 GHz–67 GHz) V281B Adapter, WR-15 to 1.85 mm (m) 85058-60114 Adapter, 1.85 mm (f) to 1.85 mm (f) Adapter, 3.5 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (f)
  • Page 12 Step 2. Remove the Outer and Inner Covers Remove the Outer Cover This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front CAUTION handles in the vertical position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies. 1.
  • Page 13 Remove the Inner Cover 1. Place the analyzer top-side up on a flat surface. ① 2. Using a T-10 TORX driver, remove the eleven screws (item 3. Lift off the cover. Figure 3 Inner Cover Removal The figure above shows the E8364B front panel and floppy disk drive. The NOTE E8363C and E8364C front panel have a slightly different appearance and does not include a floppy disk drive.
  • Page 14 Step 3. Replace the A12 Source 20 Remove the A13 Frequency Offset Receiver (Option 080 Only) The A13 frequency offset receiver must be removed to allow access to the A12 source 20. ① 1. With a 5/16-inch wrench, disconnect semirigid cables (item ) and then disconnect flexible ②...
  • Page 15 The previous figure and the figure below show the E8364B front panel and NOTE floppy disk drive. The E8363C and E8364C front panel have a slightly different appearance and does not include a floppy disk drive. Remove the A12 Source 20 ①...
  • Page 16 Install the New A12 Source 20 Refer to Figure 5 on page 1. Slide the new A12 source 20 into the analyzer while observing the below. Be sure CAUTION that the assembly is seated completely into the A11 connector. ① To avoid damage to the semirigid cable (item ), pull down on the cable from the CAUTION...
  • Page 17 Step 4. Replace the Top Side to Bottom Side Cables 1. Place the analyzer on its side as shown. ① 2. Remove the cable hold-down wire (item 3. Disconnect cables W19 and W20 at both ends; two top side connections and two bottom side connections.
  • Page 18 Step 5. Remove the Front Panel Assembly ① 1. Using a 5/16-inch wrench, remove the six front panel semirigid jumper cables (item ② 2. Using a T-10 TORX driver, remove the eight screws (item ) from the sides of the frame. Before removing the front panel from the analyzer, lift and support the front of CAUTION the analyzer chassis.
  • Page 19 Step 6. Raise the Receiver Deck 1. Place the analyzer bottom-side up on a flat surface. ① 2. Using a T-10 TORX driver, remove the four screws, (item ), that secure the receiver deck. ② 3. Pull the latch pin (item ) towards the opposite side of the analyzer to release the receiver deck.
  • Page 20 Step 7. Remove the Old Bottom Side Hardware and Cables • Remove the Existing Configurable Test Set Cables • Remove the A17 LOMA 10 • Remove the A18 MA 20 • Remove the A22 Switch/Splitter • Remove the A23 and A24 Detectors •...
  • Page 21 Remove the A17 LOMA 10 ① 1. Using a 5/16-inch wrench, disconnect the three semirigid cables (item ) from the A17 LOMA 10. Two of these cables should already be disconnected (from step 4). ② 2. Disconnect the ribbon cable (item ) at the A17 LOMA 10.
  • Page 22 Remove the A18 MA 20 ① 1. Using a 5/16-inch wrench, disconnect the two semirigid cables (item ) from the A18 MA 20. Remove these cables completely to allow the A18 MA 20 to be removed from the analyzer. Retain these cables for reinstallation later. ②...
  • Page 23 Remove the A22 Switch/Splitter ① 1. Disconnect the stranded switch control cable (item ) from the A22 switch/splitter. Remove this cable completely from the analyzer and discard it. It will be replaced later. ② 2. Using a 5/16-inch wrench, remove the remaining three semirigid cables (item ) from the A22 switch/splitter.
  • Page 24 Remove the A23 and A24 Detectors ① 1. Disconnect the stranded control cable (item ) from each detector. Remove and discard this cable, it will not be used. ② 2. Remove the flexible cable (item ) from each detector and discard them, they will not be used.
  • Page 25 Remove the A27, A28, A29, and A30 First Converters (Mixers) ① 1. Using a 5/16-inch wrench, disconnect the four remaining semirigid cables (item ) from ② the mixers and the four flexible cables (item ③ 2. Using a T-10 TORX driver, remove the four mounting screws (item ).
  • Page 26 Remove the A25 and A26 Test Port Couplers ② 1. Using a 1-inch wrench, remove the test port coupler nuts (item ) from the front panel. Retain the test port coupler nuts for reinstallation later. Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables. Some flexing of CAUTION the cables is necessary to remove the assembly.
  • Page 27 Step 8. Install the New Bottom Side Hardware and Cables • Install the New A17 LOMA 12 • Install the New A18 MA 24 • Install the New A20 LODA (5087-7777) • Install the New A25 and A26 Test Port Couplers •...
  • Page 28 Figure 16 A17 LOMA 12 Installation Installation Note E8364-90023...
  • Page 29 Install the New A18 MA 24 1. Position the new A18 MA 24 in the analyzer as shown. Observe the below. CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables. Some flexing of CAUTION the cables is necessary when installing the assembly. Do not over-bend them. ③...
  • Page 30 Install the New A25 and A26 Test Port Couplers 1. Position the A25 and A26 test port couplers in the analyzer as shown. ① 2. Install the test port coupler nuts (item ) and, using a 1-inch torque wrench, tighten them to 72 in-lbs.
  • Page 31 Install the New A23 and A24 SOMA 70s ① 1. Place the SOMA 70 mounting brackets (item ) in the analyzer as shown. ② 2. Using a T-10 TORX driver, install three mounting screws (item ) in each bracket. Figure 19 SOMA 70 Brackets Installation Installation Note E8364-90023...
  • Page 32 3. Position the A23 and A24 SOMA 70s on the brackets as shown. ③ 4. Using a T-10 TORX driver, install two mounting screws (item ) in each SOMA 70. 5. The cables will be installed later. Figure 20 A23 and A24 SOMA 70s Installation Installation Note E8364-90023...

  • Page 33: A22 Switch 1

    Install the New A22 Switch 1. Position the A22 switch in the analyzer as shown. ① 2. Using a T-10 TORX driver, install the four mounting screws (item ). Two screws were retained from removal of the A22 switch/splitter and an additional two are provided. 3.

  • Page 34: Mixer Bias Board 1

    Install the New A27, A28, A29, and A30 First Converters (Mixers) 1. Remove all four mixers from the previously removed mixer bracket by removing three ① screws (item ) from each mixer. Retain the screws. ② 2. Remove the mixer bias board by removing the four attachment screws (item ).
  • Page 35 ④ 7. Connect the ribbon cable (item ) and place the mixer bracket, with all four mixers attached, into the analyzer. Observe the below. CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables. Some flexing of CAUTION the cables is necessary when installing the assembly.

  • Page 36: W2 A21 Soma 50 To A22 Switch

    Install the New Configurable Test Set Cables Be very careful with these cables with 1.85 mm connectors. They are extremely CAUTION delicate and can be easily damaged. Install 12 bulkhead connectors on the front panel as shown in Figure • Make sure that the hexagonal collar of the connector is on the inside of the front panel and that it is properly aligned with the recess in the panel.

  • Page 37: E8361

    ③ • Ribbon cable; A23 SOMA 70 to A16 test set motherboard J50 (SOMA70_1). Shape and route this cable as shown. Figure 24 New Cables Installation Installation Note E8364-90023...

  • Page 38: E8361

    Step 9. Lower the Receiver Deck ② 1. Pull the latch pin (item ) towards the opposite side of the analyzer to release the receiver deck. ② 2. Lift the receiver deck to partially lower it, then release the latch pin (item ).

  • Page 39: E8361

    Step 10. Replace the Front Panel Nameplate and Overlay Remove the Old Nameplate ① 1. Using a sharp object such as a knife blade, lift one end of the old nameplate (item ). Be careful not to scratch the painted surface. 2.

  • Page 40: E8361

    Remove the Old Overlay 1. From the back side of the front panel, use a blunt object in one of the cutouts in the lower ① frame to push the overlay (item ) and separate it from the front panel. 2.

  • Page 41: E8361

    Step 11. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Front Panel Jumpers Before installing the front panel assembly onto the analyzer, lift and support the CAUTION front of the analyzer chassis. ① 1. Reconnect the ribbon cable (item ) to the A3 front panel interface board. 2.

  • Page 42: E8361

    Step 12. Reinstall the Inner and Outer Covers Reinstall the Inner Cover 1. Place the analyzer top-side up on a flat surface. 2. Place the cover in position on the analyzer. ① 3. Using a T-10 TORX driver, install the eleven screws (item Figure 29 Inner Cover Reinstallation The figure above shows the E8364B front panel and floppy disk drive.

  • Page 43: E8361

    Reinstall the Outer Cover This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front CAUTION handles in the vertical position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies. 1.

  • Page 44: E8361

    Step 13. Enter the New Model Number Procedure Requirements • The analyzer must be powered up and operating to perform this procedure. • The Network Analyzer program must be running. • A keyboard and a mouse must be connected to the analyzer for this procedure. Enter the New Model Number 1.

  • Page 45: E8361

    Step 14. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments The following adjustments must be made due to the hardware changes made to the analyzer. Perform these adjustments in the order listed. • 3.8 GHz PMYO frequency • LO power • offset LO • source calibration •...

  • Page 46: E8361

    Installation Note E8364-90023...

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