Agilent Technologies E4438CK-601 Installation Note
Agilent Technologies E4438CK-601 Installation Note

Agilent Technologies E4438CK-601 Installation Note

Esg vector signal generator upgrade kits for options 601 and 602 (digital bus baseband generator with 8 and 64 msample memory, respectively)

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Installation Note
Agilent Technologies ESG Vector Signal Generator
Upgrade Kits for Options 601 and 602 (Digital Bus Baseband
Generator with 8 and 64 Msample Memory, respectively)
Kit Part Numbers:
E4438CK-601
E4438CK-602
Part Number E4400-90585
Printed in USA October 2006
Supersedes April 2006

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  • Page 1 Installation Note Agilent Technologies ESG Vector Signal Generator Upgrade Kits for Options 601 and 602 (Digital Bus Baseband Generator with 8 and 64 Msample Memory, respectively) Kit Part Numbers: E4438CK-601 E4438CK-602 Part Number E4400-90585 Printed in USA October 2006 Supersedes April 2006...
  • 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 Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3 To Be Performed By: ..... . (X) Agilent Technologies Service Center (X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent Technologies (X) Customer Estimated Installation Time: ....
  • Page 4: Installation Kit Parts List

    Installation Kit Parts List Item Quantity Description Part Number Installation Note E4400-90585 ESG-C Firmware Upgrade Kit E4400-60597 A25 Rear Panel Board E4400-60655 W92 Digital Bus Cable 8121-0690 E4400-00546 Digital Bus Cable Retainer E4400-80545 Digital Bus Label W10 AUX I/O Cable 8121-0679 W12 BNC Cable (Baseband Generator Reference IN) 8121-0643...
  • Page 5: Tools Required

    Tools Required • TORX T-10 driver • TORX T-15 driver • TORX T-20 driver • 9/16” nut driver • 5mm nut driver • 9/16” socket • 5mm socket • Torque Wrench (9-21 in-lb.) • Small Phillips screw driver • Long-nose pliers Safety Considerations Before you disassemble the signal generator, turn the power switch off WARNING...
  • Page 6: Install New Firmware

    Check Signal Generator Operation Use the following procedure to confirm that the signal generator powers up and that the internal check identifies no errors. The internal check evaluates the operation of the signal generator and returns an error message if it detects a problem. 1.
  • Page 7 Initialize the Signal Generator Memory If you have access to a LAN 1. Connect the signal generator to the LAN, using the instructions in the ESG Vector Programming Guide. 2. Press: > > Utility GPIB/ RS-232 LAN Setup 3. Write down the IP address shown. 4.
  • Page 8: Remove The Outer And Inner Signal Generator Covers

    Remove the Outer and Inner Signal Generator Covers Removing the Outer Cover Refer to Figure 1. Disconnect the power cord. 2. Using a T-20 driver, remove the two strap handles (1) by loosening the screws. 3. Using a T-15 driver, remove the center screws (3) on the four rear-panel feet (2). 4.
  • Page 9 Figure 1 Outer and Inner Cover Removal...
  • Page 10 Replace the A25 Rear Panel Board Refer to Figure 2 for this procedure. 1. If present, disconnect W10 from the A25 Rear Panel Board. 2. Disconnect W32 from the A25 Rear Panel Board. 3. Using the 9/16” nut driver, remove the nuts on the EVENT 1, EVENT 2, PATT TRIG IN, and BURST GATE IN connectors (1).
  • Page 11 Install the A7 Digital Bus Baseband Generator Board If this upgrade kit is used to upgrade an instrument that does not already have an A7 Digital NOTE Bus Baseband Generator board, skip steps 1–4 in the following procedure. Refer to Figure 3 for this procedure.
  • Page 12 Figure 3 Connecting W92...
  • Page 13 Install the Digital Bus cable and retainer 1. Connect the loose end of W92 to A25P1 on the A25 Rear Panel Board. Refer to Figure CAUTION Make sure the angled side of the cable connector, shown in Figure 4, that is attached to A25P1 on the A25 Rear Panel Board, is towards the assembly labeled (1) in Figure 5.
  • Page 14 Figure 5 Digital Bus Cable Retainer...
  • Page 15 Verify Installation of Option 601 or 602 for serial numbers < MY4426/US4426 1. Turn the signal generator on. 2. Access the instrument option information. Press > > Utility Instrument Info/Help Mode Options Info 3. Review the display to see if the BASEBAND GENERATOR is listed. If the option is listed, the installation was successful.
  • Page 16 Re-Assemble the Instrument Refer to Figure 1. Reinstall the inner and outer instrument covers by reversing the order for removal. 2. Torque all T-10 screws to 9 in-lbs. 3. Torque all T-15 and T-20 screws to 21 in-lbs. 4. Attach the Option 601 or Option 602 label to the rear panel, near the original serial number label. 5.

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