Summary of Contents for Keysight Technologies E8251-60384
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Keysight E8257D/57N, E8663D PSG Signal Generators Add Option 1E1 (Attenuator) Kit Part Numbers: E8251-60384 - For Option 513 and 520 E8251-60385 - For Option 532 and 540 E8251-60383 - For Options 550 and 567 Installation Note...
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Add Option 1E1 (Attenuator) Kit Part Numbers: E8251-60384, E8251-60385, and E8251-60383 Add Option 1E1 (Attenuator) Kit Part Numbers: E8251-60384, E8251-60385, and E8251-60383 Product Affected: ......
Add Option 1E1 (Attenuator) Kit Part Numbers: E8251-60384, E8251-60385, and E8251-60383 Safety Considerations Before you disassemble the instrument, turn the power switch off and unplug the signal generator. Failure to unplug the signal generator can result in personal injury. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe workstation.
Remove the Outer and Inner Signal Generator Covers Remove the Outer and Inner Signal Generator Covers Remove the Outer Cover Refer to Figure 1. Disconnect the power cord. 2. Using a T-20 driver, loosen the two screws (1) and remove the strap handle (2). 3.
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Remove the Outer and Inner Signal Generator Covers Figure 1 Outer Cover Removal Installation Note E8251-90302...
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Remove the Outer and Inner Signal Generator Covers Figure 2 Inner Top Cover Removal Installation Note E8251-90302...
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Install Option 1E1 (Instruments with Front Panel RF Output) Install Option 1E1 (Instruments with Front Panel RF Output) For instruments with rear panel RF output (Option 1EM), go to page Write down the serial number for the new attenuator. 1. Position the signal generator with the A31 Motherboard facing you and the RF deck on top. 2.
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Install Option 1E1 (Instruments with Rear Panel RF Output) Install Option 1E1 (Instruments with Rear Panel RF Output) Write down the serial number for the new attenuator. 1. Position the signal generator with the RF deck on top. 2. Using a 5/16” open wrench, remove the semi-rigid RF cable connecting the A23 Coupler Detector to the RF output connector.
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Activate Option 1E1 Activate Option 1E1 1. Turn the signal generator on and allow it to warm up for 5 minutes. 2. Press Utility > Instrument Info/Help Mode > Diagnostic Info. 3. If the firmware is <C.05.71, upgrade the firmware. 4.
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Error: 517, Calibration Failure Error: 517, Calibration Failure If error message 517, Calibration Failure appears on the instrument screen, the following checks and possible updates need to be performed: — Update the arrays. Update the Arrays 1. Connect the instrument to the LAN and write down the IP address. 2.
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Error: 517, Calibration Failure For E8257D-513/520 and E8663D-503/509 cs "ATTEN TRIP PWR SWP", 1 cd "ATTEN TRIP PWR SWP", 0, -3.0 cc "ATTEN TRIP PWR SWP" cs "ATTEN TRIP", 6 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 0, 5.0 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 1, 0.0 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 2, 2.0 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 3, -1.0 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 4, -1.0...
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Error: 517, Calibration Failure For E8257D-550/567 cs "ATTEN TRIP PWR SWP", 1 cd "ATTEN TRIP PWR SWP", 0, -3.0 cc "ATTEN TRIP PWR SWP" cs "ATTEN TRIP", 6 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 0, -8.0 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 1, -8.0 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 2, -8.0 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 3, -8.0 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 4, -8.0 cd "ATTEN TRIP", 5, -1.1e01...
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Verify Proper Installation of Option 1E1 Verify Proper Installation of Option 1E1 1. Press: Utility > Instrument Info > Help Info > Options Info. 2. Make sure Option 1E1 is listed. If you enable an option that does not have the required hardware installed, the menus for that option will be activated but the option cannot operate.
Verify Signal Generator Calibration Verify Signal Generator Calibration 1. Turn the signal generator on and allow it to warm up for 30 minutes. 2. Perform the following adjustment and performance tests, in the order listed, to verify signal generator calibration. Refer to the PSG Family Signal Generators Service Software. For units with serial number prefix <...