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Agilent Technologies E8364-60102 Installation Note
Agilent Technologies E8364-60102 Installation Note

Agilent Technologies E8364-60102 Installation Note

Source attenuators and bias tees upgrade kit for e8363a and e8364a pna series microwave network analyzers

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Installation Note
Source Attenuators and Bias Tees Upgrade Kit
For E8363A and E8364A PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
Network Analyzer
Upgrade Kit
Model Number
Part Number
E8363A, E8364A
E8364-60102
Agilent Part Number: E8364-90011
Printed in USA April 2007
Supersedes print date: January 2005
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007

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  • Page 1 For E8363A and E8364A PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers Network Analyzer Upgrade Kit Model Number Part Number E8363A, E8364A E8364-60102 Agilent Part Number: E8364-90011 Printed in USA April 2007 Supersedes print date: January 2005 © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007...
  • Page 2: Warranty Statement

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  • Page 3 Getting Assistance from Agilent By internet, phone, or fax, get assistance with all your test and measurement needs. 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.
  • Page 4 About Installing the Upgrade Kit Products affected......E8363A and E8364A; all options Installation to be performed by ....Agilent service center or personnel qualified by Agilent Estimated installation time .
  • Page 5 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 lists the parts included in this upgrade kit, Agilent part number E8364-60102. Check the contents of your kit against this list. If any item is missing or damaged, contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Agilent”...
  • Page 6 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 7 Overview of the Installation Procedure Step 1. Remove the Outer Cover Step 2. Remove the Front Panel Assembly (Option 014 Only) Step 3. Raise the Receiver Deck Step 4. Remove the Existing Cables Step 5. Install the Attenuators and Bias Tees Step 6.
  • Page 8 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 9 Step 2. Remove the Front Panel Assembly (Option 014 Only) Refer to Figure 3 for this procedure. ① 1. Using 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 10 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 ), securing the receiver deck. ②...
  • Page 11 Step 4. Remove the Existing Cables Analyzers without Option 014 Installed Refer to Figure 5 for the following procedure. If you are installing Option UNL on an analyzer that does not have Option 014 installed, remove the following cables: • W7 E8364-20025 A23 detector to A28 channel R1 mixer •...
  • Page 12 Analyzers with Option 014 Installed Refer to Figure 6 for the following procedure. If you are installing Option UNL on an analyzer that has Option 014 installed, remove the following cables: • W63 E8364-20073 PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A25 test port 1 coupler •...
  • Page 13 Step 5. Install the Attenuators and Bias Tees Refer to Figure 7 for this portion of the procedure. To install the attenuators and bias tees, the brackets holding the detectors must be removed. 1. With a 5/16-inch torque wrench, disconnect, remove, and keep for reinstallation later, the ①...
  • Page 14 Refer to Figure 8 for this portion of the procedure. 5. Attach one attenuator to each bracket using two M3.0 x 8 screws (provided) for each. Be careful to position the attenuators so that the necessary cables can be attached. The end of the attenuator with the ribbon cable connector must face toward the inside of the analyzer.
  • Page 15 Step 6. Install the Option UNL Cables Analyzers without Option 014 Installed Refer to Figure 9 for the following procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in Table 1 on page 1. If you are installing Option UNL on an analyzer that does not have Option 014 installed, install the following cables in the order listed: ①...
  • Page 16 Analyzers with Option 014 Installed Refer to Figure 10 for the following procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in Table 1 on page 1. If you are installing Option UNL on an analyzer that has Option 014 installed, install the following cables in the order listed: ①...
  • Page 17 Step 7. Lower and Fasten the Receiver Deck and Connect the Bias Tee Control Cables Refer to Figure 11 for this procedure. ② 1. Pull the latch pin (item ) toward the center of the analyzer to release the receiver deck. ②...
  • Page 18 Step 8. Replace the Lower Front Panel Overlay (Option 014 Only) The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in Table 1 on page NOTE Refer to Figure 12 for this procedure. 1. From the back side of the front panel, use a blunt object in one of the cutouts in the frame ①...
  • Page 19 Step 9. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Front Panel Jumpers (Option 014 Only) Before installing the front panel assembly onto the analyzer, lift and support the CAUTION front of the analyzer chassis. Refer to Figure 13 for this procedure. 1.
  • Page 20 Step 10. Reinstall 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 14 for this procedure.
  • Page 21 2. Verify that “UNL” is listed after “Options:” in the display. 3. Click OK when done. If Option UNL has not been enabled, perform “Enable Option UNL” again. If the NOTE option is still not enabled, contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Agilent” on page Installation Note E8364-90011...
  • Page 22 Step 12. 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”...