Upgrading An 8360 Source - Agilent Technologies 8510C Service Quick Reference Manual

Upgrading an 8360 Source

All 8360 series instruments are compatible, but not all allow use of quick-step, test-port
power flatness correction, receiver calibration, and power domain functions without
upgrading them. Refer to
8510C revision C.07.00 or greater firmware requires use of an 8360 series source for
complete compatibility. Revision C.06.xx firmware does not support receiver calibration or
power domain functions.
Table 2-1 8360 Upgrade Summary
Agilent Model Serial Prefix
83630A
83650A All
83651A
< 3103A
83621A 3103A
83631A 3104A to 3111A
≥ 3112A
83620A
≤ 3103A
83622A
83623A 3104A to 3111A
83624A 3112A to 3144A
≥ 3145A
83640A
83642A
1. Fully compatible at time of shipment
2. Includes installation
3. Quick Step cannot be retrofitted to these models.
4. 8360 series requires firmware ≥ 23 Oct. 90.
5. 8360 series requires firmware ≥ 06 Mar. 91.
6. Receiver Cal requires 8510C rev. C.07.00 or greater.
8510C Service Quick Reference Guide
Table 2-1 for upgrades required for these functions.
Required for Test Port Flatness
Correction
No modification required
83601A upgrade kit
08360-60167 firmware kit
08360-60201 firmware kit
No modification required
08360-60167 firmware kit
08360-60201 firmware kit
No modification required
No modification required
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Instrument Compatibility
Upgrading an 8360 Source
Required for
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