Agilent Technologies N5502A Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2 Agilent E5505A Phase Noise Measurement System Installation Guide Fifth Edition, December 2009 Create a Recovery DVD Refer to Chapter 5, Recovery Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 3 Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2004 Manual Part Number agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or disclosure of Software is No part of this manual may be reproduced E5505-90001 subject to Agilent Technologies’ standard in any form or by any means (including...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 General Information Introduction Table 1. E5505A installation reading road map Unpacking and Inspecting the System To unpack a racked system To unpack a benchtop system Inspecting the system Table 2. E5505A connectors and adapters System Overview Figure 1. Agilent E5505A benchtop system, typical configuration Table 3.
  • Page 5 4 Measurement Software Powering the System On To power on a racked system To power on a benchtop system Starting the Measurement Software Figure 8. Log-In Window Figure 9. E5500 UI and Shutdown desktop shortcuts Figure 10. Navigate to E5500 user interface from start menu Figure 11.
  • Page 6 Figure 33. Failed I/O check Setting GPIB Addresses Table 12. Default GPIB addresses Figure 34. Asset Manager on System menu Figure 35. Asset Manager window Figure 36. GPIB address dialog box Powering the System Off To power off a racked system To power off a benchtop system Using the E5500 Shutdown Utility Figure 37.
  • Page 7 Table 14. Cleaning Supplies Available from Agilent General Procedures and Techniques Figure 41. GPIB, 3.5 mm, Type-N, power sensor, and BNC connectors Connector Removal Instrument Removal Standard instrument Half-Rack-Width Instrument Figure 42. Instrument lock links, front and rear Benchtop Instrument Instrument Installation Standard rack instrument Half-Rack-Width instrument...
  • Page 8: General Information

    Documentation This chapter introduces you to the Agilent E5505A Phase Noise Measurement System. It contains an overview of the system, system specifications, and guidelines for unpacking a system. It also provides a reading road map for installation documentation. Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    General Information Introduction Use this guide to unpack, connect instruments (if needed), power on, configure, test, and power off your Agilent E5505A Phase Noise Measurement System. For all system models, start with the information in this chapter—especially the unpacking guidelines starting on page If you’ve ordered a racked system, it arrives as a turnkey solution—ready to power on with all hardware and software installed.
  • Page 10: Unpacking And Inspecting The System

    General Information Unpacking and Inspecting the System This section presents procedures for unpacking a racked system and a benchtop model. Do not attempt to unpack your system without reviewing them. To unpack a racked system To unpack an E5505A racked system, you need the following tools: •...
  • Page 11: To Unpack A Benchtop System

    N O T E mechanically and electrically. If the contents are damaged or defective, contact your customer engineer through your local Agilent Technologies Service Center. Keep the shipping materials for the transport company’s inspection. For instructions on removing an instrument from the system, see Chapter 6.
  • Page 12 Adapter/Connector saver, 3.5 mm (female) to 3.5mm (female) 5183-0803 GPIB extension 1 with E5505A system, or 2 for operation with Agilent Technologies E5500 SCPI Remote Interface GPIB slave Port E5505-60001 Digitizer adapter for PC 1 with E5505A system E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 13: System Overview

    General Information System Overview The Agilent E5505A Phase Noise Measurement System provides flexible sets of measurements on one- port devices such as voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), dielectric resonator oscillators (DROs), crystal oscillators, and synthesizers, and on two- port devices such as amplifiers and converters.
  • Page 14 Phase noise measurement system E5505A E5501A, E5501B, E5502B, E5503A, E5503B, E5504A, E5504B Test set E5500A 70420A 6.6 GHz downconverter N5501A 70421A 18 GHz downconverter N5502A 70422A 26.5 GHz downconverter N5507A 70427A, 71707A Microwave source N5508A 70428A, 71708A E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 15: System Specifications

    General Information System Specifications This section contains mechanical and environmental specifications, operating characteristics, power requirements, and PC requirements for the system. Table 4 contains the mechanical and environmental specifications for a system. Table 5 shows the system’s operating characteristics. Table 4 Mechanical and environmental specifications Specifications Values...
  • Page 16: Power Requirements

    General Information Table 5 Operating characteristics (continued) External noise input port 0.01 Hz to 100 MHz Measurement accuracy ±2 dB (<1.0 MHz offsets) ±4 dB (<100 MHz offsets) Table 6 Amplitude ranges Low Frequency Inputs Options 001 & 201 Options 001 High Frequency Inputs AM Noise Carrier Frequency...
  • Page 17 General Information Table 7 E5505A maximum AC power requirements Component 115 VAC 230 VAC Downconverter Source ~ 6 A ~ 4 A Spectrum analyzer ~ 2.5 A ~ 1.5 A Frequency counter 1.5 A ~ 1 A Oscilloscope ~ 1 A ~ .7 A The E5505A system is shipped with AC power cords appropriate for your location.
  • Page 18: Documentation

    The E5505A system documentation includes: • Agilent E5505A Phase Noise Measurement System Installation Guide • Agilent E5505A Phase Noise Measurement System User's Guide • Agilent N5501A/N5502A Phase Noise Downconverter Hardware Reference • Agilent N5507A Phase Noise Downconverter Hardware Reference • Agilent N5500A Phase Noise Test Set Hardware Reference •...
  • Page 19 General Information E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 20: Flat-Panel Display

    Installation Guide Flat-Panel Display Connecting a Rack-Mounted Flat-Panel Display Instructions for mounting a flat- panel display and peripheral on a racked system are in this chapter. If you’re setting up a benchtop system, skip to Chapter 3, “System Interconnections.” Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 21: Connecting A Rack-Mounted Flat-Panel Display

    Flat-Panel Display Connecting a Rack-Mounted Flat-Panel Display If you’re setting up racked system with a flat- panel display, installation includes mounting the display and peripherals on a swing arm assembly. Figure 3 on page 21 provides an overview. Table 8 lists the parts needed for connecting the display, keyboard, and mouse.
  • Page 22 12 Dress the cables neatly. Make sure the cables have enough slack for vertical movement of the swing arm. Note 2 Attach RACK FRONT Display Swing-Arm to this Agilent Technologies Bracket Sub-Assembly Agilent SYSTEM POWER Locking Lever Note 1 Item 2 should...
  • Page 23 Flat-Panel Display E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 24: System Interconnections

    4, “Measurement Software.” (The instruments in a racked system are already connected.) Agilent Technologies, Inc. has not provided internet security software for this C A U T I O N E5500 phase noise measurement system. Connecting the PC to a Local Area Network (LAN), without first installing internet security software (firewall, virus protection, etc) puts both your PC and data at risk.
  • Page 25: Making Connections

    A second Agilent 82350 GPIB card is required if the Phase Noise System is to be used with N O T E Agilent Technologies E5500 SCPI Remote Interface GPIB slave Port. Connect cables to instruments with the appropriate connectors and adapters, using the tables and diagrams in this section.
  • Page 26: System Connectors

    1250-2076 5061-5311 Adapter/Connector saver, 3.5 mm (female) to 3.5mm (female) 5183-0803 GPIB extension 1 with E5505A System, or 2 for use with Agilent Technologies E5500 SCPI Remote Interface GPIB slave Port E5505-60001 Digitizer adapter for PC 1 with E5505A system...
  • Page 27: System Cables

    System Cables Table 10 shows the E5505A system cables and their connections. Some cables are used only with specific system options; you may not receive all cables in the table. An additional GPIB cable is shipped with each optional instrument ordered. Table 10 E5505A cables and connections Part Number Description...
  • Page 28 System Interconnections Oscilloscope (recommended) Optional frequency counter GPIB Standard test set NOTE: N5500A Indicates optional cable Test Set GPIB STATUS INPUT REF INPUT SIGNAL INPUT SIGNAL NOISE 50 kHz -1600 MHz MAXIMUM POWER MAXIMUM POWER 50 kHz -1600 MHz +23 dBm 50 kHz -1600 MHz +23 dBm 1 V Pk...
  • Page 29 System Interconnections Oscilloscope (recommended) Optional frequency counter GPIB Test set Opt. 001 Downconverter NOTE: N5500A Opt 001 N5502A Indicates optional cable Downconverter Test Set GPIB STATUS GPIB STATUS RMT LSN TLK SRQ INPUT OUTPUT INPUT REF INPUT SIGNAL INPUT SIGNAL...
  • Page 30 System Interconnections Oscilloscope (recommended) Optional frequency counter GPIB Test set Opt. 201 Downconverter NOTE: N5500A Opt 201 N5507A 5 MHz-26.5 GHz Indicates optional cable Test Set Microwave Downconverter GPIB STATUS GPIB STATUS RMT LSN TLK SRQ INPUT REF INPUT INPUT OUTPUT SIGNAL INPUT SIGNAL...
  • Page 31 System Interconnections E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 32: Measurement Software

    Running the Software Confidence Test Powering the System Off Chapter 4 contains procedures for powering the system on and off, configuring the E5500 software and instruments, and conducting a confidence test to verify that all system assets are communicating. Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 33: Powering The System On

    Measurement Software Powering the System On This section provides procedures for powering on a racked or benchtop system. First connect your system to an appropriate AC power source, then follow the steps below. Before applying power, make sure the AC power input and the location of the WA R N I N G system meet the requirements given in Table 4...
  • Page 34: Starting The Measurement Software

    Measurement Software Starting the Measurement Software To log- in choose Agilent- Admin and enter the password “agilent”. The password is case sensitive and must be in lowercase. Figure 8 Log-In Window The next step in using the Agilent E5500 software is to copy the E5500 User Interface (UI) and E5500 Shutdown utility shortcuts from the E5500 folder to your PC desktop.
  • Page 35 Measurement Software Always power on the E5505A system before starting the E5500 software. Failure to C A U T I O N do so produces errors in the stem and may result in inaccurate measurements or an inoperable system. In such cases, use the E5500 Shutdown icon to launch the Shutdown utility, which restores functionality to the system.
  • Page 36 Measurement Software E5500_main_screen 23 Mar 04 rev 1 Figure 11 Main E5500 user interface window E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 37: Specifying Assets For The Confidence Test

    Measurement Software Specifying Assets for the Confidence Test The next task is to specify the system assets in order to run a confidence test. This measurement tests the Agilent N5500A Test Set’s low- noise amplifier circuitry. From the System menu, select Server Hardware Connections. See Figure E5500_server_hardware 04 Apr 04 rev 1...
  • Page 38 Measurement Software E5500_server_hardware3 04 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 13 Successful I/O check A red circle with a slash appears if an I/O check is unsuccessful. E5500_server_hardware2 04 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 14 Failed I/O check If the I/O check fails, click the Asset Manager button to return to the Asset Manager (see Figure 14).
  • Page 39 Measurement Software In the Asset Manager, verify that the test set and PC Digitizer are configured correctly (check that the license key has been entered correctly). Also do the following: • Check your system hardware connections. • Click the green check- mark button on the Asset Manager’s toolbar to verify connectivity.
  • Page 40: Running The Software Confidence Test

    Measurement Software Running the Software Confidence Test This measurement tests the Agilent phase noise test set’s low- noise amplifier circuitry. The phase detectors are not tested. This measurement also confirms that the PC and test set are communicating with each other. From the File menu, choose Open.
  • Page 41 Measurement Software Table 11 Parameter Data for the Agilent N5500A Confidence Test Example Step Parameters Data Type and Range Tab • • Measurement Type Baseband noise (using a test set) • • Start Frequency 10 Hz • • Stop Frequency 100E + 6 Hz (determined by analyzer •...
  • Page 42: Beginning The Measurement

    Measurement Software Beginning the Measurement From the Measure menu, choose New Measurement. See Figure E5500_new_measurement 04 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 17 Selecting a new measurement When the Do you want to perform a New Calibration and Measurement? prompt appears, click YES. E5500_new_cali_meas 04 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 18 Selecting a new measurement...
  • Page 43: Making The Measurement

    Measurement Software 50 Ω connector 50 Ω connector location for measurement Figure 19 Making the Measurement Press the Continue key. Because you selected New Measurement to begin this measurement, the System starts by running the routines required to calibrate the current measurement setup. Figure 20 shows a typical baseband phase noise plot for an Agilent test set.
  • Page 44: Congratulations

    Measurement Software e5500_install_curve_sys_confidence_test rev2 10/10/03 Figure 20 Typical phase noise curve for a system confidence test Congratulations You have completed a phase noise measurement. This measurement of the Agilent phase noise test set’s low noise amplifier circuitry provides a convenient way to verify that the system hardware and software are properly configured for making noise measurements.
  • Page 45: Additional Assets

    Measurement Software Additional Assets Use the Asset Manager to add other assets to your system. The procedure is essentially the same for any asset. We use a source as an example. Adding an asset involves two steps, once the hardware connections have been made: •...
  • Page 46 Measurement Software Select Add in the Asset Manager window. E5500_add_source2 16 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 22 Navigate to Add in Asset Manager From the Asset Type pull- down list in Choose Asset Role dialog box, select Source, then click Next. E5500_add_source3 16 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 23 Select source as asset type...
  • Page 47 19 is the default address for the Agilent 8663A sources, including Agilent 8662A, 8663A, N O T E and 8644B. Table 12 on page 53 shows the default GPIB address for all system instruments. In the Library pull- down list, select the Agilent Technologies VISA. Click the Next button. E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 48 Measurement Software E5500_add_source5 16 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 25 Select I/O library In the Set Model & Serial Numbers dialog box, type in your source name and its corresponding serial number. Click the Next button. E5500_add_source6 16 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 26 Enter asset and serial number E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 Measurement Software In the Enter A Comment dialog box, you may type a comment that associates itself with the asset you have just configured. Click Finish. E5500_add_source7 16 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 27 Enter comment In the Asset Manager window, select the source in the left window pane.
  • Page 50 Measurement Software • The Asset Manager displays a message verifying the connection to your asset. This indicates that you have successfully used the Asset Manager to configure a source. E5500_add_source9 16 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 29 Confirmation message To exit the Asset Manager, on the menu select Server/Exit. Perform the procedure “Verifying Server Hardware Connections"...
  • Page 51: Verifying Server Hardware Connections

    Measurement Software Verifying Server Hardware Connections From the System menu, choose Server Hardware Connections. E5500_add_source10 16 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 30 Navigate to server hardware connections Select the Sources tab. E5500_add_source11 16 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 31 Select Sources tab E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 Measurement Software From the Reference Source pull- down list, select Agilent 8663A. A green check- mark appears after an automatic I/O check has been successfully performed by the software. If nothing happens, click the Check I/O button to manually initiate the check. E5500_add_source12 16 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 32 Successful I/O check...
  • Page 53 Measurement Software In the Asset Manager, verify that the Agilent 8663A is configured correctly. Do the following: • Check your system hardware connections. • Click the green check- mark button on the Asset Manager’s toolbar to verify connectivity. • Return to Server Hardware Connections and click the Check I/O button to re- check it.
  • Page 54: Setting Gpib Addresses

    Measurement Software Setting GPIB Addresses Table 12 shows the default GPIB addresses for the E5505A system instruments. If you need to change a GPIB address to prevent a conflict between assets, use the Asset Manager as shown in the easy procedure starting on page Table 12 Default GPIB addresses...
  • Page 55 Measurement Software To change the GPIB address: On the E5500 main menu, select System/Asset Manager. E5500_asset_manager 23 Mar 04 rev 1 Figure 34 Asset Manager on System menu Double- Click on the desired instrument in the Asset Manager list (left pane).
  • Page 56 Measurement Software Type the desired address in the dialog box. E5500_edit_asset_info 04 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 36 GPIB address dialog box Click OK. To exit the Asset Manager, on the menu select Server/Exit. E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 57: Powering The System Off

    This utility automatically fixes most errors and restores functionality to the system. If you still receive errors after running the E5500 Shutdown utility, call your local Agilent Technologies Service Center. To run the E5500 Shutdown utility Double- Click on the E5500 Shutdown utility shortcut on the PC desktop and follow the onscreen instructions.
  • Page 58: Recovery

    It is Important to create a backup recovery DVD. The recovery DVD is the only way to N O T E ® reinstall the original Windows XP operating system after replacing the hard drive. For information about creating the recovery DVD, refer to “Hard Drive Recovery Process - Advantech PC" on page 58. Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 59: Hard Drive Recovery Process - Advantech Pc

    Hard Drive Recovery Process - Advantech PC Create an Image on the Recovery DVD Agilent Technologies strongly recommends that you create a recovery DVD, so that in the case of a system or hard drive crash, you will be able to recover system operation quickly and dependably.
  • Page 60 Recovery Create a recovery DVD Step Notes 9 Select “Data disc” and “DVD” in the right pane. 10 Click the OK button. 11 In the “ULead Burn.Now - Data Disc” window, select the “Drag and Drop” icon (4th from left). Single-click the icon. A small window opens.
  • Page 61 Recovery Create a recovery DVD Step Notes 15 Select the following in the “Burn Disc” window: • Volume Name: type “Recovery DVD” • Leave all other selections in their default positions. • 16 Click ‘Burn’. The burn and verification takes approximately 20 minutes.
  • Page 62: Recover From A System Crash Using The Recovery Partition

    Recovery Recover From a System Crash Using the Recovery Partition A minor system crash (where the hard drive is still functional) can be readily recovered from using the image on the recovery partition. Recover from a system crash using the recovery partition Step Notes •...
  • Page 63: Re-Image A New Hard Drive Using The Recovery Dvd

    Recovery Re-image a New Hard Drive Using the Recovery DVD In the event of a hard drive crash in which the hard drive is replaced, the image must be copied from the recovery DVD that you created earlier to create an image on the new hard drive. After completing the following procedure, Agilent strongly recommends that you continue through the next two procedures to create a recovery partition on the new hard drive and finally to create an image on the...
  • Page 64: Partition A New Hard Drive Using Windows Disk Manager

    Recovery Partition a New Hard Drive Using Windows Disk Manager ® ® Partition a new hard drive using Windows Disk Manager Step Notes ® • 1 From the Windows Desktop, make the The ‘Computer Management’ window following selections: appears. a ‘Start‘ b ‘Programs’...
  • Page 65: Create An Image On The New Recovery Partition

    Recovery Create an Image on the New Recovery Partition After replacing a damaged/defective hard drive and recovering the image from the recovery DVD, you should create an image on the recovery partition. Create an image on the new recovery partition Step Notes •...
  • Page 66: System Boot Order Check

    Recovery System Boot Order Check After replacing a damaged/defective hard drive and prior to recovering the image from the recovery DVD verify that the DOS boot order is as follows: • CDROM • Floppy drive • Hard drive Checking the PC BIOS Step Notes ®...
  • Page 67: Hard Drive Recovery Process - Kontron Pc

    Recovery Hard Drive Recovery Process - Kontron PC The Agilent Recovery System can be used to repair errors on the computer's C: drive partition, or to restore the original factory configuration of the system software. The Agilent Recovery System is stored in a separate hidden hard disk drive partition.
  • Page 68 Recovery Using the Agilent recovery system: Step Notes 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Turn on the computer. The following screen is displayed: 3 Press the down arrow key to move the highlight to Agilent Recovery System, then press Enter.
  • Page 69: Configuring Recovery Prompt Timing

    Recovery Configuring recovery prompt timing You can configure the time at which the computer power- up process waits for the selection of the recovery process by performing the following steps: Step Notes 1 Right-click My Computer, and click This accesses the System Properties tabbed Properties.
  • Page 70 Recovery Removing the Hard Disk Drive Turn off the computer. To remove the existing removable hard disk drive assembly from the computer, unlock the removable hard disk drive lock, carefully pull the ejector lever, and slide the removable hard disk drive assembly out of the slot.
  • Page 71 Recovery Figure 39 Ejector Lever Pulled Up Figure 40 Ejector Lever Pushed Down E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 72: Preventive Maintenance

    Agilent E5505A Phase Noise Measurement System Installation Guide Preventive Maintenance Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF Connectors General Procedures and Techniques Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 73: Using, Inspecting, And Cleaning Rf Connectors

    Preventive Maintenance Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF Connectors Taking proper care of cables and connectors will protect your system’s ability to make accurate measurements. One of the main sources of measurement inaccuracy can be caused by improperly made connections or by dirty or damaged connectors.
  • Page 74: Proper Connector Torque

    Preventive Maintenance • Inspect the connectors before connection; look for dirt, nicks, and other signs of damage or wear. A bad connector can ruin the good connector instantly. • Clean dirty connectors. Dirt and foreign matter can cause poor electrical connections and may damage the connector. •...
  • Page 75: Sma Connector Precautions

    Preventive Maintenance SMA Connector Precautions Use caution when mating SMA connectors to any precision 3.5 mm RF connector. SMA connectors are not precision devices and are often out of mechanical tolerances, even when new. An out- of- tolerance SMA connector can ruin a 3.5 mm connector on the first mating. If in doubt, gauge the SMA connector before connecting it.
  • Page 76 Preventive Maintenance Table 14 Cleaning Supplies Available from Agilent Product Part Number Aero-Duster 8500-6460 Isopropyl alcohol 8500-5344 Lint-Free cloths 9310-0039 Small polyurethane swabs 9301-1243 Cleaning connectors with alcohol should only be performed with the WA R N I N G instruments’...
  • Page 77: General Procedures And Techniques

    Preventive Maintenance General Procedures and Techniques This section introduces you to the various cable and connector types used in the system. Read this section before attempting to remove or install an instrument! Each connector type may have unique considerations. Always use care when working with system cables and instruments. GPIB Type Connector Figure 41 GPIB, 3.5 mm, Type-N, power sensor, and BNC connectors E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 78: Connector Removal

    Preventive Maintenance Connector Removal GPIB Connectors These are removed by two captured screws, one on each end of the connector; these usually can be turned by hand. Use a flathead screwdriver if necessary. GPIB connectors often are stacked two or three deep. When you are removing multiple GPIB connectors, disconnect each connector one at a time.
  • Page 79 Preventive Maintenance When reconnecting this type of cable: • Carefully insert the male connector center pin into the female connector. (Make sure the cable is aligned with the instrument connector properly before joining them.) • Turn the silver nut clockwise by hand until it is snug, then tighten with an 8 inch- lb torque wrench (part number 8720- 1765).
  • Page 80: Instrument Removal

    Preventive Maintenance Instrument Removal To remove an instrument from the system, use one of the following procedures. Required tools • #2 Phillips screwdriver • #2 POZIDRIV screwdriver Standard instrument To remove an instrument from a rack Step Notes • 1 Turn off system power, but leave the system If you do plan to turn computer power off computer turned on.
  • Page 81: Half-Rack-Width Instrument

    Preventive Maintenance Half-Rack-Width Instrument To remove a half-width instrument from a system rack • 1 Power off the system. For details see the system installation guide. 2 Remove the selected instrument’s power cord from the power strip in the rack. •...
  • Page 82: Benchtop Instrument

    Preventive Maintenance Front links Rear links Inst_lock_links 24 Feb 04 rev 1 Figure 42 Instrument lock links, front and rear Benchtop Instrument To remove an instrument from a benchtop system • 1 Power off each instrument in the system. For details, see “Powering the System Off"...
  • Page 83: Instrument Installation

    Preventive Maintenance Instrument Installation To install or re- install an instrument in a system, use one of the following procedures. Required tools • #2 Phillips screwdriver • #2 POZIDRIV screwdriver • system installation guide Standard rack instrument To install an instrument Step Notes 1 Slide the instrument gently into the rack.
  • Page 84: Half-Rack-Width Instrument

    Preventive Maintenance Half-Rack-Width instrument To install the instrument in a rack Step Note • 1 Make sure the system is powered off. For details, see “Powering the System Off" on page 56. • 2 Re-attach the lock link that secures the front Use a #2 POZIDRIV screwdriver.
  • Page 85 Preventive Maintenance E5505A Installation Guide...
  • Page 86: A Service, Support, And Safety Information

    Agilent- supplied instruments in the system, and the system as a whole. It also contains information on servicing and obtaining support for an Agilent system or instrument, including procedures for removing an instrument from a system, returning it to Agilent, and re- installing it. Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 87: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Agilent Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. General This product has been designed and tested in accordance with the standards listed on the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity, and has...
  • Page 88: Environmental Conditions

    Service, Support, and Safety Information DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. WA R N I N G Do not operate the instrument or system in the presence of flammable gases or flames. DO NOT REMOVE AN INSTRUMENT COVER. WA R N I N G Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers.
  • Page 89: Ground The Instrument Or System

    Service, Support, and Safety Information Ground the instrument or system To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover must be connected WA R N I N G to an electrical protective earth ground. The instrument and/or system must be connected to the AC power mains through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet.
  • Page 90: Maintenance

    Service, Support, and Safety Information Agilent system cabinet power strips are equipped with a thermal circuit breaker for each power phase. If one phase shorts or overloads, one or both of the circuit breakers in the power strip trip. Unplug the power strip before trying to locate and correct the electrical problem, then reset both circuit breakers on the power strip to restore power to the cabinet.
  • Page 91 Service, Support, and Safety Information Table 15 Safety symbols and instrument markings (continued) Safety symbols Definition Frame or chassis terminal. Terminal is at earth potential. Used for measurement and control circuits designed to be operated with one terminal at earth potential. Terminal for neutral conductor on permanently installed equipment.
  • Page 92: Declaration Of Conformity

    Service, Support, and Safety Information Table 15 Safety symbols and instrument markings (continued) Safety symbols Definition 1SM1-A This text indicates that the instrument is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product (CISPER 11, Clause 4). ICES/NMB-001 This text indicates product compliance with the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-001).
  • Page 93: Service And Support

    The analyzer’s standard warranty is a one- year return to Agilent Technologies service warranty. There are many other repair and calibration options available from the Agilent Technologies N O T E support organization. These options cover a range of service agreements with varying response times.
  • Page 94: Shipping Your Analyzer To Agilent For Service Or Repair

    Service, Support, and Safety Information Shipping Your Analyzer to Agilent for Service or Repair Agilent Technologies reserves the right to reformat or replace the internal hard disk drive in N O T E your analyzer as part of its repair. This will erase all user information stored on the hard disk.
  • Page 95: Return Procedure

    Determining your instrument’s serial number When Agilent Technologies manufactures an instrument, it is given a unique serial number. This serial number appears on a label on the rear panel of the instrument (see Figure 43).
  • Page 96: Shipping The Instrument

    Service, Support, and Safety Information Shipping the instrument Use the following procedure to package and ship your instrument for service. For instructions on removing an instrument from the system and re- installing it, refer to the system user’s guide. To package the instrument for shipping Step Notes •...
  • Page 97 Service, Support, and Safety Information E5505A Installation Guide...

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