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Agilent Technologies PNA Series Installation Note

Reference mixer transfer switch upgrade kit, microwave network analyzers
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Installation Note
Reference Mixer Transfer Switch Upgrade Kit
For E8363B/C and E8364B/C PNA Series Microwave Network
Analyzers
Agilent Part Number: E8364-90024
Printed in USA December 2007
Supersedes print date: September 2007
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2002, 2005, 2007
Network Analyzer
Model Number
E8363B/C and E8364B/C
Upgrade Kit
Part Number
E8364-60107

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  • Page 1 Installation Note Reference Mixer Transfer Switch Upgrade Kit For E8363B/C and E8364B/C PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers Network Analyzer Upgrade Kit Model Number Part Number E8363B/C and E8364B/C E8364-60107 Agilent Part Number: E8364-90024 Printed in USA December 2007 Supersedes print date: September 2007...

  • Page 2: Warranty Statement

    “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: Contacting Agilent

    Contacting Agilent Assistance with test and measurements needs and information on finding a local Agilent office are available on the Web at: www.agilent.com/find/assist If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your Agilent field engineer. In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the Agilent product by NOTE its model number and full serial number.
  • Page 4 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Check the contents of your kit against this list. If any item is missing or damaged, contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page Table 1 Contents of the Upgrade Kit (E8364-60107) Ref.
  • Page 5 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 6 Overview of the Installation Procedure Step 1. Remove the Outer Cover. Step 2. Remove the Front Panel Assembly. Step 3. Raise the Receiver Deck. Step 4. Remove the Existing Cables. Step 5. Replace the A23 Channel R1 Detector. Step 6. Install the Option 081 Reference Switches. Step 7.
  • Page 7 Step 1. Remove the Outer Cover This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles CAUTION in the vertical position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies. Refer to Figure 2 for this procedure.

  • Page 8: Step 2. Remove The Front Panel Assembly

    Step 2. Remove the Front Panel Assembly Refer to Figure 3 for this procedure. ① 1. With a 5/16-inch wrench, remove the six front panel semirigid jumper cables (item ② 2. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the eight screws (item ) from the sides of the frame.
  • Page 9 Step 3. Raise the Receiver Deck Refer to Figure 4 for this procedure. 1. Place the analyzer bottom-side up on a flat surface. ① 2. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the four screws, (item ), that secure the receiver deck. ②...
  • Page 10 Step 4. Remove the Existing Cables Analyzers with Hardware Options 014 and 080 Only Refer to Figure 5 for this portion of the procedure. Remove the following cables. • W65 E8364-20047 A23 channel R1 detector to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT •...
  • Page 11 Analyzers with Hardware Options UNL, 014, and 080 Only Refer to Figure 6 for this portion of the procedure. Remove the following cables. • W65 E8364-20047 A23 channel R1 detector to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT • W70 E8364-20176 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer •...
  • Page 12 Analyzers with Hardware Options UNL, 014, 016, and 080 Refer to Figure 7 for this portion of the procedure. Remove the following cables. • W65 E8364-20047 Channel R1 detector to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT • W70 E8364-20151 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer Figure 7 Cable Removal, Analyzers with Options UNL, 014, 016, and 080 Installation Note E8364-90024...
  • Page 13 Step 5. Replace the A23 Channel R1 Detector Refer to Figure 8 for this the procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed Table 1 on page 1. Using a 5/16-inch wrench, disconnect cable W3 from the A23 channel R1 detector. ①...
  • Page 14 Step 6. Install the Option 081 Reference Switches Install the A45 Reference Switch Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in Table 1 on page ① 1. Attach one of the reference switches (provided) to the mounting bracket (item (provided) using four M3.0 x 12 screws (provided).
  • Page 15 Install the A46 Reference Switch Refer to Figure 10 for this procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in Table 1 on page Before the A46 reference switch can be installed, the A25 test port 1 coupler and the A43 channel A receiver attenuator (Option 016 only) must be removed.
  • Page 16 Step 7. Install the Option 081 Cables Analyzers with Hardware Options 014 and 080 Only Refer to Figure 11 for this portion of the procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in Table 1 on page Install the following cables (provided) in the order listed. ①...
  • Page 17 Analyzers with Hardware Options UNL, 014, and 080 Only Refer to Figure 12 for this portion of the procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in Table 1 on page Install the following cables (provided) in the order listed. ①...
  • Page 18 Analyzers with Hardware Options UNL, 014, 016, and 080 Refer to Figure 13 for this portion of the procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in Table 1 on page Install the following cables (provided) in the order listed. ①...
  • Page 19 Step 8. Reinstall the Test Port 1 Coupler and the Receiver Attenuator Refer to Figure 14 for this procedure. 1. Reinstall the A25 test port 1 coupler: a. Place the test port coupler into position in the analyzer. ⑥ b. Using a 1-inch torque wrench reinstall the coupler nut (item ④...
  • Page 20 Step 9. Lower and Secure the Receiver Deck Refer to Figure 15 for this procedure. ② 1. Pull the latch pin (item ) towards the other 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 21 Step 10. 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. Refer to Figure 16 for this procedure. 1. Tighten all 12 of the front-panel feed-through connectors using a 5/16-inch torque wrench set to 21-inch lbs.
  • Page 22 The previous figure and the figure below show the E8363/4B front panel NOTE and floppy disk drive. The E8363/4C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not include a floppy disk drive. Step 11. Reinstall the Outer Cover This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles CAUTION in the vertical position.
  • Page 23 2. Verify that “081” is listed after “Options:” in the display. 3. Click OK when done. If Option 081 has not been enabled, perform “Enable Option 081” again. If the NOTE option is still not enabled, contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page Installation Note E8364-90024...
  • Page 24 Step 13. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration The following adjustments must be made due to the change in the full frequency range of the analyzer. • source calibration • receiver calibration These adjustments are described in the PNA service guide and in the PNA on-line HELP. A list of equipment required to perform these adjustments can be found at “Equipment Required for Post-Upgrade Adjustments”...

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