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Keysight Technologies N5171B/503 Service Manual (467 pages)
Signal Generators
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Keysight Technologies
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Portable Generator
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Table of Contents
Safety Notices
2
Where to Find the Latest Information
3
Table of Contents
5
Documentation Overview
17
Overview
19
What You will Find in this Chapter
19
Service Manual Revision History
20
N5180-90059
20
Before You Start Troubleshooting
21
Error Messages
21
General Safety Considerations
22
Instrument Options
24
Service Equipment You will Need
26
Tools You will Need
26
ESD Information
27
Protection from Electrostatic Discharge
27
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protective Supplies
28
Handling of Electronic Components and ESD
28
Test Equipment Usage and ESD
28
For Additional Information about ESD
28
Calibration Application Software
29
Before an Instrument Repair
30
After an Instrument Repair
31
Instrument Serial Numbers
32
Contacting Keysight Technologies
33
Returning a Signal Generator for Service
34
Packaging the Signal Generator
34
Lithium Battery Disposal
35
Boot up and Initialization
37
What You will Find in this Chapter
37
Typical Instrument Boot-Up Process Flow
38
Potential Problems During Boot Process
39
Yellow Standby Front Panel LED Is Not Working
40
Green Power on Front Panel LED Is Not Working
42
Fans Are Not All Operating
44
Instrument Display Is Blank
45
Instrument Hangs at the BIOS Splash Screen
50
Instrument Cannot Completely Load or Run the Operating System
51
Instrument Information and Calibration Data
53
Overview
54
Model Number
55
Serial Number
56
Option Licenses
57
Restore Licenses
57
Backup Licenses
59
Calibration Data
61
Factory Calibration Data
61
Working Calibration Data
61
Overwrite Calibration Data
61
What Happens at Boot up
62
Instrument Adjustments
62
Calibration Data Backup
62
Calibration Data Restore
62
Self Test
65
What You will Find in this Chapter
65
Self Test Overview
66
Limits
67
Failures
68
Multiple Failures
69
Running Self Test
70
Self Test Descriptions
75
100 Digital Self Tests
75
200 Reference Self Tests
75
300 Synthesizer Self Tests
76
400 Output Self Tests
79
500 Modulation Self Tests
80
600 Attenuator Self Tests
81
BB Digital Self Tests (Model N5166B, N5172B, N5182B)
82
BB Analog Baseband Self Tests (Model N5166B, N5172B, N5182B)
83
BB RF Self Tests (Model N5166B, N5172B, N5182B)
83
1100 MW ALC Self Tests (Model N5173B, N5183B)
84
1200 MW Multiplier Self Tests (Model N5173B, N5183B)
86
1300 MW Mod Filter Self Tests (Model N5173B, N5183B)
87
1400 MW 40Ghz Doubler Self Tests (Model N5173B, N5183B with Option 532 or 540)
88
1500 RT Board Self Tests (Option 660)
88
Troubleshooting Self Test 102
91
Troubleshooting Self Test 704
92
Troubleshooting Self Test
92
Troubleshooting Self Test 901 to 905
93
Troubleshooting Self Test 1105
95
Troubleshooting Self Test 1304
97
Self Tests Do Not Run or Self Tests Run Slowly
98
Service and Utility Menus
99
What You will Find in this Chapter
99
Service and Utility Menus Overview
100
Service Menus
100
Boot Service Menu
100
Utility Menu
100
Boot Service Menu
101
Menu Options
101
Main Firmware Service Menu
104
Recovery Mode
105
Bootup in Factory Preset State (Ignore Last/User State)
106
Remove All User Files
106
Enable Unsupported Features
106
Backup License Data
106
Restore License Data from Backup
106
Boot in no Hardware Mode
107
Preset Persistent State
107
Rewrite User File Storage (Can Take up to 3 Hours)
107
Perform a Low-Level Erase of User Storage
107
Do Not Start Application Harness
107
Do Not Start Calibration/Test Harness
107
Done
108
Utility Service Menu
109
I/O Config
109
Instrument Adjustments
109
Display
111
Power on / Preset
111
Instrument Info
111
Service
116
Troubleshooting
127
What You will Find in this Chapter
127
Overview
128
Power on Issues
128
Communication Issues
129
Gpib
129
Lan
129
Usb
130
Unlocked Issues
132
512 Reference Unlocked
132
508 Synthesizer Unlocked
133
Unleveled Issues
136
N5171B, N5181B
137
N5166B, N5172B, N5182B
137
N5173B, N5183B
139
Maximum Power out Check
148
Rear Panel BNC Connectors
150
Amplitude Modulation Issues (Option UNT)
152
N5166B, N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B
152
N5173B, N5183B
152
Pulse Modulation Issues (Option UNW)
156
N5166B, N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B
156
N5173B, N5183B
156
Front Panel Assembly
159
What You will Find in this Chapter
159
Assembly Overview
160
Power Switch
160
Display
160
Keyboard
160
USB Interface
161
Front Panel Interface
161
Troubleshooting
163
Power Switch Issues
163
Display Problems
163
Keyboard Issues
163
USB Interface Not Working
165
Front Panel Interface
165
Supply Voltages
167
Power Supply
169
What You will Find in this Chapter
169
Assembly Overview
170
Supply Outputs
170
Instrument Turn on
171
Troubleshooting
172
Power Supply will Not Turn on
172
Power Supply Status Quick-Check
174
Measure Voltage Levels
175
What You will Find in this Chapter
179
CPU Assembly Overview
180
Disk Drive Assembly Overview
182
CPU Troubleshooting
183
Instrument will Not Boot up
183
Instrument Boots to Boot Service Menu
183
Errors Occur During Operating System Booting
183
Communication Failure from External Controllers
183
Communication Failure to Internal Assemblies
184
Additional Things to Try
184
Disk Drive Troubleshooting
185
Scan Disk
185
Format Disk
185
10 RF Assembly
187
What You will Find in this Chapter
187
A3 RF Assembly Overview
188
Self Tests
189
Calibration Data
189
Reference Section
189
Synthesizer Section
190
Synthesizer Multiplier / Divider Section
191
RF Output Section
192
Automatic Level Control Section
196
Function Generator / Trigger Control Section
197
Instrument Interface Section
198
Rear Panel BNC Input / Output Section
199
A3 RF Assembly Troubleshooting
201
Reference Section
201
Synthesizer Section
202
Synthesizer Multiplier / Divider Section
204
RF Output Section
208
Automatic Level Control Section
211
Function Generator / Trigger Control Section
211
Instrument Interface Section
213
Rear Panel BNC Input / Output Section
213
11 Micro-Deck Assembly
227
What You will Find in this Chapter
227
A7 Micro-Deck Assembly Overview
228
Self Tests
229
Calibration Data
229
Adjustments
229
Frequency Range
230
Signal Path
230
Automatic Level Control
231
Amplitude Modulation
232
Pulse Modulation
232
A7AT1 Step Attenuator
232
A8 BNC Bypass Board Overview
234
A7 Micro-Deck Assembly Troubleshooting
235
Signal Path
235
Automatic Leveling Control
235
Amplitude Modulation
236
Pulse Modulation
236
Self Tests
236
A7 Micro-Deck Related Adjustments
236
Rear Panel BNC Connectors
237
A7AT1 Step Attenuator Troubleshooting
241
A8 BNC Bypass Board Troubleshooting
245
12 Baseband Generators
247
What You will Find in this Chapter
247
A2 Vector BBG Assembly Overview
248
RF Section
248
Digital Section
249
Self Test
249
Calibration Data
249
A7 Real-Time BBG Assembly Overview
250
Self Test
250
A7A1 Real-Time Aux. Power Supply Overview
251
A2 Vector BBG Assembly Troubleshooting
252
100 Mhz Reference Signal
252
Waveform Memory Issues
253
RF Signal Path Level Issues
254
Unleveled Conditions
255
I/Q Calibration Failures
256
I and Q Input Issues
257
Rear Panel BNC Connectors
259
Self Tests
266
I/Q Related Adjustments
267
A7 Real-Time BBG Assembly Troubleshooting
268
Assembly Identification
268
Power Supply Verification
269
Self Test
270
A7A1 Real-Time Aux. Power Supply Troubleshooting
271
13 Block Diagrams
273
What You will Find in this Chapter
273
Overview
274
Block Diagram Symbols
275
MXG A3 RF Assembly (503 / 506)
276
CXG/EXG A3 RF Assembly (501 / 503 / 506)
277
MXG A3 RF Assembly (513 / 520 / 532 / 540)
278
EXG A3 RF Assembly (513 / 520 / 532 / 540)
279
MXG / EXG A7 Microdeck Assembly (513 / 520)
280
MXG / EXG A7 Microdeck Assembly (532 / 540)
281
A2 Vector BBG Assembly (N5166B / N5172B / N5182B)
282
14 Replacement Parts
283
What You will Find in this Chapter
283
How to Order Parts
284
Shipping a Defective Assembly Back to Keysight Technologies
285
Assemblies, Cables, and Hardware
286
Hardware
301
Front Panel
302
Front Panel View
302
Rear Panel
303
Rear Panel View
303
Rear Panel Cable Connectors - Option
305
Main Chassis with Inside Covers
306
Chassis Corner Nuts
307
Outer Instrument Cover and Associated Parts
308
External Parts
308
Assemblies and Cables
310
Front Panel Assemblies
311
A6A2 USB Interface Assembly Parts
313
A6A3 Power Switch Assembly Parts
313
A6A5 Display LCD Assembly Parts
314
A6MP4, Display Mount and Filter Assembly
315
Front Panel RF Connector/Spacer/Bracket W/ W9 Semi-Rigid Cable Assembly Parts
316
Assemblies Top View - N5166B, N5171B/72B/81B/82B
317
Assemblies Top View - N5173B/83B (Options 513/520)
319
Assemblies Top View - N5173B/83B (Options 513/520, 1EM)
321
Assemblies Top View - N5173B/83B (Options 532/540)
323
Assemblies Top View - N5173B/83B (Options 532/540, 1EM)
325
Assemblies Bottom View - All Models (N5182B Shown)
327
A3 RF Assembly, A4 SSD, A5 CPU
328
Rear Panel I/Q Cables - N5172B/82B Option 1EM
329
Rear Panel RF Connector/Spacer W/ W19 Semi-Rigid Cable Assembly Parts N5171B/72B/81B/82B
330
Rear Panel RF Connector/Spacer W/ W19 Semi-Rigid Cable Assembly Parts N5173B/83B
331
Rear Panel Cables - Option
332
A2 Vector BBG Assembly Parts - N5166B/N5172B/N5182B
333
A7 Real Time BBG Assembly
334
B1 through B4 Fan Assembly Parts - N5180-60433
335
A3A1 Rear Panel SD Memory Card (Option 006)
336
15 Assembly Replacement
337
What You will Find in this Chapter
337
Before Replacing an Assembly
338
After Replacing or Repairing an Assembly
339
Assemblies You Can Replace
340
Outer Cover
342
Tools Required
342
Removal Procedure
342
Replacement Procedure
342
Inner Top Cover
344
Tools Required
344
Removal Procedure
344
Replacement Procedure
344
Inner Bottom Cover
346
Tools Required
346
Removal Procedure
346
Replacement Procedure
346
Front-Panel
348
Tools Required
348
Removal Procedure
348
Replacement Procedure
348
A1 Power Supply
351
Tools Required
351
Removal Procedure
351
Replacement Procedure
351
A2 Vector BBG Assembly (N5166B, N5172B, and N5182B)
353
Tools Required
353
Removal Procedure
353
Replacement Procedure
354
A3 RF Assembly (N5171B, N5181B)
357
Tools Required
357
Removal Procedure
357
Replacement Procedure
358
A3 RF Assembly (N5166B, N5172B, and N5182B)
362
Tools Required
362
Removal Procedure
362
Replacement Procedure
363
A3 RF Assembly (N5173B, N5183B)
366
Tools Required
366
Removal Procedure
366
Replacement Procedure
368
A3BT1 Battery
369
Tools Required
369
Removal Procedure
369
Replacement Procedure
369
A4 SSD (N5166B, N5172B, and N5182B Only)
371
Tools Required
371
Removal Procedure
371
Replacement Procedure
371
A5 Cpu
375
Tools Required
375
Removal Procedure
375
Replacement Procedure
375
A6 Front Panel Interface Scan Assembly
377
Tools Required
377
Removal Procedure
377
Replacement Procedure
377
USB Board
379
Tools Required
379
Removal Procedure
379
Replacement Procedure
379
LCD Display
381
Tools Required
381
Removal Procedure
381
Replacement Procedure
381
Key Pad
383
Tools Required
383
Removal Procedure
383
Replacement Procedure
383
Power Switch
386
Tools Required
386
Removal Procedure
386
Replacement Procedure
386
A7 Real Time BBG Assembly (N5172B and N5182B Option 660)
388
Tools Required
388
Removal Procedure
388
Replacement Procedure
388
A7A1 Real Time aux Power Supply
390
Tools Required
390
Removal Procedure
390
Replacement Procedure
390
RF Connector
394
Tools Required
394
Removal Procedure
394
Replacement Procedure
394
RF Connector (N5173B/83B Only - Standard)
396
Tools Required
396
Removal Procedure
396
Replacement Procedure
396
A7 Micro-Deck (N5173B/83B Only - Standard)
398
Tools Required
398
Removal Procedure
398
Replacement Procedure
400
A7 Micro-Deck (N5173B/83B Only - Option 1EM)
402
Tools Required
402
Removal Procedure
402
Replacement Procedure
403
A7AT1 Step Attenuator (N5173B/83B Only) - Option 513/520
404
Removal Procedure
404
Front Panel Output
404
Rear Panel Output
405
Replacement Procedure
407
A7AT1 Step Attenuator (N5173B/83B Only) - Option 532/540
408
Removal Procedure
408
Front Panel Output
408
A7AT1 Step Attenuator (N5173B/83B Only) - Option
408
Rear Panel Output
409
Replacement Procedure
411
A8 Floating BNC Bypass (N5173B/83B Only)
412
Tools Required
412
Removal Procedure
412
Replacement Procedure
412
B1 through B4 Fans
414
Tools Required
414
Removal Procedure
414
Replacement Procedure
414
Rear Panel (N5171B/81B)
417
Tools Required
417
Removal Procedure
417
Replacement Procedure
417
Rear Panel (N5166B, N5172B, and N5182B)
419
Tools Required
419
Removal Procedure
419
Replacement Procedure
419
Rear Panel (N5173B/83B)
422
Tools Required
422
Removal Procedure
422
Replacement Procedure
422
16 Pre and Post-Repair Procedures
425
What You will Find in this Chapter
425
Pre Repair Procedures
426
Licenses
426
Calibration Data
426
Backup Process
426
Post Repair Procedures
428
N5166B, N5171B/72B/81B/82B
428
N5173B/83B
428
Additional Tasks
433
Install Instrument Firmware
433
Set Time and Date
433
Verify Factory I/Q Calibration
433
Finalize RF Assembly Installation
435
Finalize BBG Assembly Installation
435
Restore Licenses
435
Backup Licenses
437
Restore Factory Waveforms
439
Set Hostname
439
Front Panel Tests
440
17 Functional Tests
441
What You will Find in this Chapter
441
Functional Test Versus Performance Verification
442
Before Performing a Functional Test
443
Relative Frequency Range and Accuracy Check
444
Frequency Counter Procedure
444
Troubleshooting Problems with the Frequency Accuracy Check
445
Leveled Output Power
446
N5171B/81B Test Procedure
446
N5171B/81B Alternative Test Procedure
447
N5166B, N5172B, and N5182B Test Procedure
449
N5166B, N5172B, and N5182B Alternative Test Procedure
452
Troubleshooting Problems with the Output Power Check
453
18 Performance Verification and Adjustment Software
455
What You will Find in this Chapter
455
Test Software Overview
456
Performance Verification Tests
456
Adjustments
456
Utilities
457
Required Test Equipment
457
19 Instrument Firmware and Operating System
459
What You will Find in this Chapter
459
Instrument Firmware
460
Hardware Versus Firmware
461
FPGA Code Versus Firmware
461
Instrument Firmware Updates
462
Operating System
463
Operating System Updates
463
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