Operation and Service Manual
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1. TEST SET INTERCONNECT INTERCONNECT CABLE NETWORK ANALYZER INTERCONNECT DISK DRIVE SHORT OPEN LOAD Figure 4 3 Effective Source Match Test Setup 2 Set the 8751A as follows Control Settings Key Strokes PRESET PRESET Sweep Type LOG FREQ MENU SWEEP TYPE MENU LOG FREQ Source Power 0 dBm 87511A MENU POWER 0 Source Power 10 dBm 87511B MENU POWER 0 0 GD IF Bandwidth 200 Hz ave IF BW 2 1 3 To set the system impedance 87511A Press CAL CAL KIT 7 mm 87511A Opt 001 Press CAL CAL KIT N 50 G 87511B Press CAL CAL KIT N 750 4 Press the CAL CALIBRATE MENU S11 1 PORT to enter the 1 port calibration menu and then perform the 1 port calibration as follows 1 PORT Calibration a Connect an OPEN to the TEST PORT 1 of the 87511A B and press the following soft keys 4 10 Performance Tests 87511A Press OPEN 87511A Opt 001 Press OPENS OPEN F DONE OPENS 87511B Press OPENS OPEN F DONE OPENS b Remove the OPEN from the TEST PORT 1 and connect the SHORT to the TEST PORT 1 and press the following softkeys 87511A Press SHORT 87511A Opt 001 Press SHORTS SHORT F DONE SHORTS 87511B Press SHORTS SHORT F DONE SHORTS c Remove the SHORT from the TEST PORT 1 and connect the following Termination to the TEST PORT2. AS003004 3 4 Operation Power Splitter Attenuator Directional Directional Bridges Bridges Transfer Switch Power Splitter Attenuator PORT 1 Directional Bridges d Transfer Switch Figure 3 4 RF Signal Path Performance Tests INTRODUCTION This chapter provides the test procedures used to verify that the 87511A B s specifications listed in this manual are met All tests can be performed without access to the interior of the instrument The performance tests can also be used to perform incoming inspection and to verify that the 87511A B meets performance specifications after troubleshooting or adjustment If the performance tests indicate that the 87511A B is NOT operating within the specified limits check your test setup and then proceed to Adjustments or Troubleshooting in the 87511A B service manual if necessary Note Perform all performance tests in an ambient temperature of 23 C 5 C Y PERFORMANCE TEST RECORD Record the performance test results in the Test Record at the end of this chapter Photocopy the Test Record and use the photocopy The Test Record lists all test specifications and their acceptable limits Test results recorded during incoming inspection can be used for comparison purposes during periodic maintenance troubleshooting and after repair or adjustment Note The test limits indicated for each test do not ta
3. Calibration Kit Accessory Kit T mm Type N 509 Type N 7590 BNC 509 85031B 85032B 85036B 11853A 11854A 1 use with 85032B type N 50 calibration kit Use the 11857D 7 mm test port return cable set to extend the test ports of the 87511A Use the 11851B 500 type N cable to extend the test port of the 87511A with Option 001 Use the 11857B 750 type N test port return cable set to extend the test port of the 87511B OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operating You need observe only normal precautions in handling and operating the 87511A B Do not exceed its operating level input of 23 dBm or any DC voltage Caution Never touch the center contacts of the connectors Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage the highly sensitive microcircuits in the 87511A B test sets ESD damage is most likely to occur as the test sets are connected or disconnected Protect them by wearing a grounding strap that provides a path to ground of high resistance Alternatively ground yourself by touching the outer shell of any grounded instrument chassis before touching the test port connectors Use a work station equipped with an anti static surface Service The voltages in this test set do not warrant more than normal caution for operator safety Nevertheless service should be performed by qualified personnel General Information 1 5 RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT Table 4 1 lists equipment and accessories
4. KR FCTN SEARCH RANGE SEARCH RNG STORE Perform the following key strokes to move the marker to the maximum point Record the maximum reading value on the Performance Test Record MKR FCTN MKR SEARCH MAX MKR A MODE MENU A MODE OFF Press A REF MARKER AREF 1 Perform the following key strokes to set the marker search range from 300 kHz to 200 MHz MKR ACTIVE MARKER MARKER 1 2 0 0 k m MKR ACTIVE MARKER MARKER 2 1 9 2 L DL Mu DEE FCTN SEARCH RANGE SEARCH RNG STORE Perform the following key strokes to move the marker to the maximum point Record the maximum reading value on the Performance Test Record MKR FCTN MKR SEARCH MAX MKR A MODE MENU A MODE OFF Press A REF MARKER AREF 1 Perform the following key strokes to set the marker search range from 200 MHz to 500 MHz MKR ACTIVE MARKER MARKER 1 1 9 9 LL 7 Mu MKR ACTIVE MARKER MARKER 2 3 0 0 m u MKR FCTN SEARCH RANGE SEARCH RNG STORE Perform the following key strokes to move the marker to the maximum point Record the maximum reading value on the Performance Test Record MKR FCTN MKR SEARCH MAX MKR A MODE MENU A MODE OFF 4 6 Performance Tests SWITCH REPEATABILITY TEST The test checks the repeatability of the switch by toggling it ten times and comparing the initial trace to the resultant trace after toggling Specification Switch Repeatability Test Eq
5. Option 908 Rack Mount Kit Agilent Part Number 5062 3974 This option is a rack mount kit containing a pair of flanges and the necessary hardware to mount the instrument with handles detached in an equipment rack with 482 6 mm 19 inches horizontal spacing Option 909 Rack Mount Flange and Handle Kit Agilent Part Number 5062 3975 This option is a rack mount kit containing a pair of flanges and the necessary hardware to mount the instrument with handles attached in an equipment rack with 482 6 mm 19 inches horizontal spacing Option 910 Extra Operation Manual This option is an extra OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Agilent Part Number 87511 90000 General Information 1 3 a Figure 1 1 87511A B S Parameter Test Set with Accessories Supplied ACCESSORIES Accessories Supplied Figure 1 1 shows the 87511A B with the accessories supplied m Interconnect Cable RF Connecting Cables Accessories Available Calibration and Accessory Kits The calibration kits listed in Table 1 1 contain the components required to characterize the systematic errors of various measurement systems The calibration kits also contain precision adapters The accessory kits listed contain the components generally required to measure devices with the types of connectors indicated Additional information is included in the 8751A manual 1 4 General Information Cable Sets Table 1 1 Accessories Available Comnector Type
6. 40 dB 300 kHz to 200 MHz gt 33 dB 300 kHz to 500 MHz gt 35 dB 200 MHz to 500 MHz gt 37 dB 300 kHz to 200 MHz Port Match T R A B gt 20 dB gt 20 dB RF IN gt 20 dB gt 20 dB Switch 0 03 dB 0 03 dB S Repeatability Source Match gt 15 dB 100 kHz to 300 kHz gt 15 dB 100 kHz to 300 kHz gt 20 dB 300 kHz to 500 MHz gt 20 dB 300 kHz to 500 MHz Frequency T Response Transmission Tracking Magnitude 1 dB 1 dB Phase 10 100 kHz to 300 kHz 15 100 kHz to 300 kHz 5 300 kHz to 500 MHz 57 300 kHz to 500 MHz Reflection Tracking Magnitude 1 dB 1 dB Phase 15 100 kHz to 300 kHz 20 100 kHz to 300 kHz 57 300 kHz to 1 MHz 10 300 kHz to 1 MHz 5 1 MHz to 500 MHz 5 1 MHz to 500 MHz Insertion Loss Nominal RE IN to Port 1 2 13 dB 19 dB RF IN to R A B 19 dB 31 dB Isolation between 110 dB 100 dB T Port 1 and 2 1 can be greatly improved with 8751A accuracy enhancement techniques 2 Option 001 only 3 Deviation from mean value 4 Deviation from linear phase General Information 1 7 Table 1 3 Specifications continued Parameter 87511A 87511B Code Impedance Nominal Port 1 2 500 59 RF IN R A B 509 509 Connectors Port 1 2 7 mm 50 750 Type N f 500 type N f RF IN R A B 500 type N f 500 type N f Maximum 20 dBm 20 dBm Input Level Damage Level 23 dBm 23 dBm Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C to 55 C 0 C t
7. and 2 of the 87511B are precision 750 type N female connector and mate with precision 750 male connectors Caution Do not mate type N 500 connectors to type N 750 connectors or damage may Y result The RF IN R A and B ports of the 87511A B are precision 500 type N female connectors which mate with the corresponding precision type N male connectors whose dimensions conform to US specification MIL C 39012 The NETWORK ANALYZER INTERCONNECT connector is a series D 25 contact female connector and mates with the corresponding male connector Power and Control Connections Power for the 87511A B is supplied by the 8751A network analyzer through the interconnect cable The interconnect cable also transmits control signals between the test set and the network analyzer Connect the interconnect cable from the NETWORK ANALYZER INTERCONNECT connector on the rear panel of the 87511A B to the TEST SET INTERCONNECT connector on the rear panel of the 8751A 2 2 Installation Signal Path Connections Place the test set under the network analyzer and connect its RF IN port to the network analyzer s RF OUT port R to R A to A B to B Use the four cables supplied with the test set To connect the signal path ports with the test set not positioned under the network analyzer use the longer cables of the 11851B RF cable set Connect the RF IN port to the RF OUT port with the longer cable Connect port R to R A to A B to B with the three phas
8. negligible Effective Source Match Port 1 100 kHz lt f lt 300 kHz gt 15dB 0 5 dB 300 kHz lt f lt 500 MHz gt 20 dB 0 8 dB Port 2 100 kHz lt f lt 300 kHz gt 15 dB 0 5 dB 300 kHz lt f lt 500 MHz gt 20 dB 0 8 dB Performance Tests 4 13 Agilent 87511A Option 001 S PARAMETER TEST SET Date Temperature Humidity Serial No Tested by Parameter Specification Test Result Measurement Uncertainty Directivity Port 1 100 kHz lt Freq lt 300 kHz gt 30 dB 0 9 dB 300 kHz lt Freq lt 200 MHz gt 37 dB 1 9 dB 200 MHz lt Freq lt 500 MHz gt 35 dB 1 6 dB Port 2 100 kHz lt Freq lt 300 kHz gt 30 dB 0 9 dB 300 kHz lt Freq lt 200 MHz gt 37 dB 1 9 dB 200 MHz lt Freq lt 500 MHz gt 35 dB 1 6 dB Switch Repeatability S11 0 03 dB negligible 522 0 03 dB negligible Effective Source Match Port 1 100 kHz lt Freq lt 300 kHz gt 15 dB 0 8 dB 300 kHz lt Freq lt 500 MHz gt 20 dB 1 4 dB Port 2 100 kHz lt Freq lt 300 kHz gt 15 dB 0 8 dB 300 kHz lt Freq lt 500 MHz gt 20 dB 1 4 dB 4 14 Performance Tests Agilent 87511B S PARAMETER TEST SET Date Temperature Humidity Serial No Tested by Parameter Specification Test Result Measurement Uncertainty Directivity Port 1 100
9. of the environment specifications for the product or improper site preparation or maintenance No other warranty is expressed or implied Agilent Technologies specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Exclusive Remedies The remedies provided herein are buyer s sole and exclusive remedies Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages whether based on contract tort or any other legal theory Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent Technologies products For any assistance contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office Address are provided at the back of this manual vi Safety Symbols General definitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals A 1 det Warning Y Caution Y Note Instruction manual symbol the product will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against damage to the instrument Indicates dangerous voltage terminals fed from the interior by voltage exceeding 1000 volts must be so marked Protective conductor terminal For protection against electrical shock in case of a fault Used with wiring terminals to indicate the terminal which must be connected to ground before operating equip
10. 1 and press LOAD 87511A 7mm 50 Q Termination supplied with the 85031B 87511A Opt 001 Type N 50 Q Termination 909F opt 012 87511B Type N 75 Q Termination supplied with the 85036B d Press DONE 1 PORT CAL to conclude the calibration routine The display should show Cor in the status indicator area 5 Load BASIC and input the following program do NOT RUN the program yet however 10 OPTION BASE 1 20 COMPLEX A 201 30 DIM B 26 C 175 40 REMOTE 717 50 OUTPUT 717 FORM4 60 OUTPUT 717 OUTPCALCO2 70 ENTER 717 A x 80 OUTPUT 717 INPUFORM A x 90 FOR I 1 TO 26 100 B I 20 LOG ABS A I 110 NEXT I 120 FOR I 27 to 201 130 C I 26 20 LOG ABS A I 140 NEXT I 150 D MAX B 160 E MAX C 170 PRINT Effective Source Match 180 PRINT 100 kHz to 300 kHz D dB 190 PRINT 300 kHz to 500 MHz E dB 200 END 6 Press LOCAL SET ADDRESS 1 7 x1 to set the 8751A s GPIB address to 17 7 RUN the program Performance Tests 4 11 11 12 The effective source match is displayed on the computer Record the Performance Test Program Press LOCAL 10 Press CAL CALIBRATE MENU S22 1 PORT to enter l port calibration menu and then perform the 1 port calibration as follows 1 PORT Calibration a Connect an OPEN to the TEST PORT 2 of the 87511A B and press the following softkeys 87511A Press OPEN 87511A Opt 001 Press OPENS OPEN F DONE OPENS 8751
11. 1B Press OPENS OPENI F DONE OPENS Remove the OPEN from the TEST PORT 2 and connect the SHORT to the TEST PORT 2 and press the following softkeys 87511A Press SHORT 87511A Opt 001 Press SHORTS SHORT F DONE SHORTS 87511B Press SHORTS SHORT F DONE SHORTS Remove the SHORT from the TEST PORT 1 and connect the following Termination to the TEST PORT 1 and press LOAD 87511A 7mm 50 Q Termination supplied with the 85031B 87511A Opt 001 Type N 50 Q Termination 909F opt 012 87511B Type N 75 Q Termination supplied with the 85036B Press DONE 1 PORT CAL to conclude the calibration routine The display should show Cor in the status indicator area RUN the program The effective source match is displayed on the computer Record the Performance Test Program 4 12 Performance Tests Performance Test Record Agilent 87511A S PARAMETER TEST SET Date Temperature Humidity Serial No Tested by Parameter Specification Test Result Measurement Uncertainty Directivity Port 1 100 kHz lt f lt 300 kHz gt 30 dB 0 7 dB 300 kHz lt T lt 200 MHz gt 40 dB 1 9 dB 200 MHz lt f lt 500 MHz gt 35 dB 1 1 dB Port 2 100 kHz lt f lt 300 kHz gt 30 dB 0 7 dB 300 kHz lt f lt 200 MHz gt 40 dB 1 9 dB 200 MHz lt f lt 500 MHz gt 35 dB 1 1 dB Switch Repeatability S11 0 03 dB negligible 522 0 03 dB
12. 1B the 750 test set the name 87511A B is used To use the 87511A B to perform a specific function without reading the entire manual follow the directions in USING THE 87511A B This chapter 1 outlines how to begin using the 875114 B as quickly as possible 2 describes what instrument are covered by this manual 3 describes the test set itself 4 mentions operating precautions safety considerations and warranty restrictions 5 lists the additional equipment required and 6 defines and lists the required instrument specifications USING THE 87511A B The 87511A B has been designed to operate specifically with the 8751A network analyzer m To install the instrument turn to Chapter 2 m To oprate the 87511A B see the Chapter 3 a To verify that the instrument meets its published specifications turn to Chapter 4 m to order replaceable parts of the 87511A B to turn to Chapter 6 m To troubleshoot the 87511A B turn to Chapter 7 General Information 1 1 INSTRUMENTS COVERED BY MANUAL You will find a two part serial number on the rear panel of the test set The first four digits and the letter are the serial number prefix The last five digits are the sequential suffix which is unique to each test set The contents of this manual apply directly to test sets with the same serial number prefix as the one s on the title page under the heading SERIAL NUMBERS If the serial prefix of your test set is not lis
13. 22 Vdc from the 8751A via the interconnect cable Thus If this check FAILED check the interconnect cable s connection and function 2 Check that the PORT 1 LED is lit on the test sets s front panel after turning on the 8751A with the test sets If the LED is NOT lit replace the Al logic board 3 Perform the directivity performance tests in the Chapter 4 Performance Tests If PORT 1 s directivity test failed replace the PORT 1 s directional bridge If PORT 2 s directivity test failed replace PORT 2 s directional bridge Service 7 1 PORT2 D irectional Brid e Assembly eH 12dB Pad Length Compensation 50 50 Power Splitter Directional Bridge x 350 Minimum Loss Pad 752 Only Coaxial switch eO Minimum Directional Bridge aan PORT1 Directional Bridge Assembly 50 850 y V oe A1 Logic Assembly A gt Loss Pad 750 Only x TT 550 Minimum Loss Pad 752 Only Switch Positions Front Panel LEDs Switch Control Circuits NETWORK ANALYZER INTERCONNECT A 7 2 Service Figure 7 1 Simplified Block Diagram A Manual Changes INTRODUCTION This appendix usually contains in
14. 7511A B TEST PORT 1 4 4 Performance Tests 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 87511A 7 mm 50 Q Termination supplied with the 85031B 87511A Opt 001 Type N 50 Q Termination 909F opt 012 87511B Type N 75 Q Termination supplied with the 85036B Perform the following key strokes to generate a single sweep MENU TRIGGER MENU SINGLE Perform the following key strokes to set the marker search range from 100 kHz to 300 kHz MKR ACTIVE MARKER MARKER 2 3 0 k m MKR A MODE MENU A REF MARKER AREF 1 IEE FCTN SEARCH RANGE SEARCH RNG STORE PART SEARCH on OFF Perform the following key strokes to move the marker to the maximum point Record the maximum reading value on the Performance Test Record MKR FCTN MKR SEARCH MAX MKR A MODE MENU A MODE OFF Press A REF MARKER AREF 1 Perform the following key strokes to set the marker search range from 300 kHz to 200 MHz MKR ACTIVE MARKER MARKER 1 2 0 0 k m MKR ACTIVE MARKER MARKER 2 1 9 2 L DL Mu DEE ESOL SEARCH RANGE SEARCH RNG STORE Perform the following key strokes to move the marker to the maximum point Record the maximum reading value on the Performance Test Record MKR_FCTN MKR SEARCH MAX MKR A MODE MENU A MODE OFF Press A REF MARKER AREF 1 Perform the following key strokes to set the marker search range from 200 MHz to 500 MHz MKR ACTIVE M
15. ARKER MARKER 1 1 9 9 L C Mu MKR ACTIVE MARKER MARKER 2 3 0 0 m u MKR_FCTN SEARCH RANGE SEARCH RNG STORE Perform the following key strokes to move the marker to the maximum point Record the maximum reading value on the Performance Test Record MKR FCTN MKR SEARCH MAX MKR A MODE MENU A MODE OFF Press MEAS REFL REV S22 B R Press CAL CALIBRATE MENU RESPONSE to enter the calibration menu WHen prompted connect the SHORT supplied with the calibration kit to 87511A B TEST PORT 2 Press SHORT SHORT F for 87511A Opt 001 and 87511B to measure the calibration standard on the 8751A Performance Tests 4 5 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Press DONE RESPONSE after the short has been measured The status indicator Cor should appear at the left side of the display Remove the SHORT and connect the following Termination to 87511A B TEST PORT 2 87511A 7 mm 50 Q Termination supplied with the 85031B 87511A Opt 001 Type N 50 Q Termination 909F opt 012 87511B Type N 75 Q Termination supplied with the 85036B Perform the following key strokes to generate a single sweep MENU TRIGGER MENU SINGLE Perform the following key strokes to set the marker search range from 100 kHz to 300 kHz MKR ACTIVE MARKER MARKER 1 1 0 0 k m ACTIVE MARKER MARKER 2 3 0 0 k m MKR A MODE MENU A REF MARKER AREF 1
16. Agilent 87511A B S PARAMETER TEST SET Operation and Service Manual SERIAL NUMBERS This manual applies directly to instruments with serial number prefix 3026J 87511A and 3042 87511B For additional important information about serial numbers read INSTRUMENT COVERED BY MANUAT in Chapter 1 Ee Agilent Technologies Agilent Part No 87511 90010 Printed in JAPAN July 2001 Third Edition Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of the Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Japan Ltd Component Test PGU Kobe 1 3 2 Murotani Nishi ku Kobe shi Hyogo 651 2241 Japan Copyright 1990 2000 2001 Agilent Technologies Japan Ltd Manual Printing History The manual printing date and part number indicate its current edition The printing date changes when a new edition is printed Minor corrections and updates which are incorporated at reprint do not cause the date to change The manual part number changes when extensive technical changes are incorporated JUNO First Edition part number 87511 90000 February 2000 Second Edition part number 87511 90000 MUNA Third Edition part number 87511 90010 Safety Summary The follow
17. Y DATA MEM to store the sweep in memory Press MENU TRIGGER MENU CONTINUOUS to put the 8751A in continuous sweep in memory Press MEAS and then toggle the 87511A B switch by alternately pressing Refl REV S22 B R and Refl FWD S11 A R ten times on the 8751A You should be able to hear the switch cycle and see two LEDs light alternately each time you press the keys Finish with the instrument in the Refl FWD S11 mode Press MENU TRIGGER MENU SINGLE to generate one more sweep Note the amount the trace deviates from the reference line and enter that value in the Performance Test Record 511 Press MEAS Ref1 REV S22 B R MENU TRIGGER MENU SINGLE to generate a single sweep in the 522 measurement mode At the end of the sweep press DISPLAY DEFINE TRACE DATA gt MEMORY DATA MEM to store the sweep measurement data into memory Press MENU TRIGGER MENU CONTINUOUS to put the 8751A in continuous sweep in memory Press and then toggle the 87511A B switch by alternately pressing Ref1 FWD S11 A R and Refl REV S22 B R on the 8751A ten times You should be able to hear the switch cycle and see two LEDs light alternately each time you press the keys Finish with the instrument in the Refl REV 22 B R mode Press MENU TRIGGER MENU SINGLE to generate one more sweep Note the amount the trace deviates from the reference line and enter that value in the Performance Test Recor
18. a Indicator LED This indicator lights when the test set is in the S11 or Eau measurement mode and power is incident from port 1 Operation 3 1 4 Sas S12 Indicator LED This indicator lights when the test set is in the S22 or 512 measurements mode and power is incident from port 2 5 PORT 2 The device under test is connected here or to port 1 or to both 6 RF IN This RF input connector receives the RF signal from the 8751A RF OUT connector 7 R This RF connector provides the reference signal to port R of the 8751A 8 A This RF connector provides an RF input signal to port A of the 8751A from the device under test 9 B This RF connector provides an RF input signal to port B of the 8751A from the device under test A8003002 Figure 3 2 Rear Panel Features 10 NETWORK ANALYZER INTERCONNECT This connector supplies the test set with power from the network analyzer and also serves as a bidirectional control path 3 2 Operation 8751A NETWORK ANALYZER al u TEST SET INTERCONNECT 0110090 o 000 0J 000 U U INTERCONNECT CABLE 87511A B S PARAMETER TEST SET NETWORK ANALYZER INTERCONNECT A8003003 Figure 3 3 Typical Measurement Setup Operation 3 3 Power Splitter Power Splitter Transfer Switch
19. d 522 4 8 Performance Tests EFFECTIVE SOURCE MATCH TEST This test checks the source match of the 87511A B This procedures determines the effective source match of port 1 and port 2 by examining the calibration coefficient arrays These arrays are generated during measurement calibration The array data are the difference between the measured known calibration standards and ideal modeled data Thus the calibration coefficient arrays are a direct indication of performance because they represent the systematic errors of the test set Specification Frequency Range 87511A 87511A 87511B Opt 001 100 kHz lt Freq lt 300 kHz gt 15 dB gt 15 dB gt 15 dB 300 kHz lt Freq lt 500 MHz gt 20 dB gt 20 dB gt 20 dB Test Equipment Test Equipment 87511A 87511A 87511B Opt 001 Network Analyzer 8751A 8751A 8751A RF cable PN 8120 4387 4 ea PN 8120 4387 4 ea PN 8120 4387 4 ea Interconnect cable PN 87511 616091 PN 87511 616091 PN 87511 61609 Calibration Kit 85031B 85032B 85036B 50 Q Termination 909F Opt 012 Controller HP 9000 Model 310 HP 9000 Model 310 HP 9000 Model 310 Disk Drive 9122A 9122A 9122A GPIB Cable 108334 2 ea 10833A 2 ea 10833A 2 ea BASIC 5 1 Operating System 98616A 98616A 98616A 1 This cable is supplied with test set Performance Tests 4 9 Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 3 CONTROLLER
20. del 310 9122A 3458A 1 Only Used For Troubleshooting 4 2 Performance Tests DIRECTIVITY TEST Directivity is a measure of the ability of a directive device in this case the 87511A B to discriminate between incident and reflected signals In this procedure directivity is tested by using the internal bridge to measure the reflection coefficient of a standard termination Since the return loss of the termination is much greater than the directivity of the test set the measurement made in this procedure is essentially the directivity of the 875114 B test set Use the highest quality termination available as that factor determines the accuracy of the procedure Specification Directivity Frequency Range 87511A 87511A 87511B Opt 001 100 kHz lt Freq lt 300 kHz gt 30 dB gt 30 dB gt 30 dB 300 kHz lt Freq lt 200 MHz gt 40 dB gt 37 dB gt 33 dB 200 MHz lt Freq lt 500 MHz gt 35 dB gt 35 dB gt 33 dB Test Equipment Test Equipment 87511A 87511A 87511B Opt 001 Network Analyzer 8751A 8751A 8751A Interconnect cable RF Cable Calibration Kit 50 Q Termination PN 87511 616091 PN 8120 43872 4 ea 85031B PN 87511 61609 PN 8120 43872 4 ea 85032B 909F Opt 012 PN 87511 616091 PN 8120 43872 4 ea 85036B 1 This cable is supplied with test set 2 This cable is supplied with test set Procedure Note By convention when the con
21. e matched cables PACKAGING If shipping to a Hewlett Packard service center is required each test set should be repackaged using the original factory packaging materials Alteratively comparable packaging materials may be used Wrap the test set in heavy paper or anti static plastic Use sufficient shock absorbing material on all sides of the 87511A B to provide a thick firm cushion and prevent movement Seal the shipping container securely and mark it FRAGILE In any correspondence with Agilent Technologies refer to the 87511A B by its full model and serial number Installation 2 3 Operation INTRODUCTION This chapter illustrates the features of the front and rear panels of the 87511A B Figure 3 1 and Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 shows a typical test set measurement setup Figure 3 4 depicts the RF signal path through the test set for each of the four S parameter measurements 060 A in R B son EN sen Oe RE HEM Avo SAT DEBRA AS003001 Figure 3 1 Front Panel Features 1 Guard Terminal This terminal is tied to the instrument s chassis and can be used for measurements that require guarding 2 PORT 1 The device under test is connected here or to port 2 or to both Caution Do not input more than 23 dBm or any DC Voltage to PORT 1 and PORT Y Note The connector for the PORT 1 terminal is designed with a MOVABLE TEST i PORT and this is not a defect 3 S11 S
22. formation required to adapt this manual to earlier versions or configurations of the 87511A B than the current printing date of this manual The information is this manual directly to 87511A B S parameter test set whose serial number prefix is listed on the title page of this manual MANUAL CHANGES To adapt this manual to your 87511A B refer to Table A 1 and make all of the manual changes listed opposite your instrument s serial number Instruments manufactured after the printing of this manual may be different than whose documented in this manual Later instrument versions will be documented in a manual change supplement that will accompany the manual shipped with that instrument If your manual or in Table A 1 it may be documented in a yellow MANUAL CHANGES supplements For additional information on serial number coverage refer to Serial Number in Chapter 1 Table A 1 Manual Changes by Serial Number Serial Prefix Make Manual Changes or Number There are no earlier configurations than the printing date of this manual Manual Changes A 1 A 2 Manual Changes
23. gilent Technologies office will arrange for repair or replacement of the test set without waiting for settlement of the claim Table 2 1 Contents of the 87511A B Agilent Part Number Component i 87511A 87511B Interconnect Cable 08503 60051 08503 60051 RF Connecting Cables 8120 4782 8120 4782 Operation and Service Manual 87511 90000 87511 90000 1 Consists of four cables Installation 2 1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Operating and Storage The 875114 B should be operated in temperatures between 0 C and 55 C with relative humidity between 5 and 95 at 40 C non condensing It may be operated at altitudes up to 4 500 meters 15 000 feet The 87511A B may be stored in temperatures from 40 C to 70 C with relative humidity up to 90 at 65 C non condensing and at altitudes up to 15 240 meters 50 000 feet PREPARATION FOR USE Positioning the Test Set Typically the 87511A B is placed under the 8751A network analyzer whether it is rack mounted or used on a bench To install the 87511A B for use on a bench place it under or next to the 8751A Use an anti static work surface to lessen the chance of ESD damage Connecting the Test Set Mating Connectors Ports 1 and 2 of the 87511A are precision 7 mm connectors and mate with precision 7 mm connectors Ports 1 and 2 of the 87511A Option 001 are precision 500 type N female connector and mate with precision 500 male connectors Ports 1
24. ing general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this instrument Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific WARNINGS given elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument The Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a safety hazard Keep Away From Live Circuits Operating personnel must not remove the instrument covers Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel Do not replace components with the power cable connected Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed To avoid injuries always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them DO NOT Service Or Adjust Alone Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards do not substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument Return the instrument to a Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office f
25. kHz lt Freq lt 300 kHz gt 30 dB 1 4 dB 300 kHz lt Freq lt 200 MHz gt 33 dB 1 9 dB 200 MHz lt Freq lt 500 MHz gt 33 dB 1 9 dB Port 2 100 kHz lt Freq lt 300 kHz gt 30 dB 1 4 dB 300 kHz lt Freq lt 200 MHz gt 33 dB 1 9 dB 200 MHz lt Freq lt 500 MHz gt 33 dB 1 9 dB Switch Repeatability S11 0 03 dB negligible 522 0 03 dB negligible Effective Source Match Port 1 100 kHz lt Freq lt 300 kHz gt 15dB 0 8 dB 300 kHz lt Freq lt 500 MHz gt 20 dB 1 4 dB Port 2 100 kHz lt Freq lt 300 kHz gt 15 dB 0 8 dB 300 kHz lt Freq lt 500 MHz gt 20 dB 1 4 dB Performance Tests 4 15 Adjustments The 87511A and 87511B S parameter test sets have no adjustable components Adjustments 5 1 5 2 Adjustments Service INTRODUCTION This chapter provides instructions for troubleshooting and repairing the 87511A and 87511B S parameter test sets It includes simplified block diagrams TROUBLESHOOTING The intent of this chapter is to enable technicians to isolate problems to the assembly level identify the defective assembly and to order the replacement part The block diagram as shown in Figure 7 1 may be used to aid in troubleshooting Recommended test equipment is listed in Table 4 1 Troubleshooting Procedures 1 Check for proper voltages on the Al logic assembly on the test sets a AITP3 22 Y b AITP5 5 V The test set receives
26. ke into account the i measurement error of the test equipment used Be sure to take the test Y equipment s measurement error into account when determining whether or not the 87511A B meets specifications CALIBRATION CYCLE The 87511A B requires periodic performance verification The frequency of performance verification depends on the operating and environmental conditions under which the 87511A B is used Verify the 87511A B s performance at least once a year using the performance tests described in this chapter Performance Tests 4 1 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED The equipment required for performance testing is listed in Table 4 1 Substitutions can be made for the equipment in this list if the specifications meet or exceed the specifications listed in the requirement column Table 4 1 Recommended Test Equipment Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model Network Analyzer Cable Calibration Kit Adapter Load Controller Disk Drive DVM no substitute RF Cable Set 50 Q type N three 24 inch phase matched one 35 inch Interconnect Cable RF connecting Cable 4 ea GPIB Cable no substitute 7 mm N f 50 Q 2 ea Minimum Loss Pad type N 50 Q return loss gt 49 HP Technical Computer with BASIC rev 5 0 or above CS80 DC up to 22 V 8751A 11851B PN 87511 61609 PN 8120 4387 10833A 85031B 85032B 85036B PN 85054 60001 11852B 909F Opt 012 HP 9000 Mo
27. ment Low noise or noiseless clean ground earth terminal Used for a signal common as well as providing protection against electrical shock in case of fault A terminal marked with this symbol must be connected to ground in the manner described in the installation Operation manual and before operating the equipment Frame or chassis terminal A connection to the frame chassis of the equipment which normally includes all exposed metal structures Alternating current power line Direct current power line Alternating or direct current power line Warning denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or death to personnel Caution sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product Note denotes important information It calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like which is essential to highlight vii General Information INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is to enable you to use your 87511A including Option 001 or 87511B S parameter test set efficiently and confidently This manual contains both general and specific information When information applies to both the 87511A the 500 test set including Option 001 and the 8751
28. n facilities of other International Standards Organization members Warranty This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment except that in the case of certain components listed in Chapter 1 of this manual the warranty shall be for the specified period During the warranty period Agilent Technologies will at its option either repair or replace products which prove to be defective For warranty service or repair this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Agilent Technologies Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Agilent Technologies and Agilent Technologies shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer However Buyer shall pay all shipping charges duties and taxes for products returned to Agilent Technologies from another country Agilent Technologies warrants that its software and firmware designated by Agilent Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its programming instruction when property installed on that instrument Agilent Technologies does not warrant that the operation of the instrument or software or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free Limitation Of Warranty The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or adequate maintenance by Buyer Buyer supplied software or interfacing unauthorized modification or misuse operation outside
29. nector sex is indicated in parentheses for a 1 calibration standard it refers to the sex of the test port connector not Y the actual standard For example short f indicates that the test port connector note the short circuit connector is female 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 1 Performance Tests 4 3 B TOIA 00000000 TEST SET INTERCONNECT NETWORK ANALYZER 87511A B INTERCONNECT S PARAMETER TEST SET Figure 4 1 Directivity Test Setup 2 Set the 8751A as follows Control Settings Key Strokes PRESET PRESET Source Power 0 dBm 87511A menu 0 Source Power 10 dBm 87511B menu 1 0 Sweep Type LOG FREQ MENU SWEEP TYPE MENU LOG FREQ IF BW 200 Hz ave IF Bw 2 0 la 3 To set the system impedance 87511A Press CAL CAL KIT 7 mm 8751A Opt 001 Press CAL CAL KIT N 50 2 87511B Press CAL CAL KIT N 75 9 4 Press CAL CALIBRATE MENU RESPONSE to enter the response calibration menu 5 When prompted connect the SHORT supplied with the calibration kit to the test set s TEST PORT 1 6 Press SHORT SHORT F for 87511A opt 001 and 87511B to measure the calibration standard on the 87514 7 Press DONE RESPONSE after the short has been measured The status indicator Cor should appear at the left side of the display 8 Remove the SHORT and connect the following Termination to 8
30. o 55 C Relative Humidity 95 at 40 C 95 at 40 C Dimensions 432 mm x 90 mm x 495 mm 432 mm x 90 mm x 495 mm 17 x 3 5 x 19 5 inches 17 x 3 5 x 19 5 inches Weight 5 7 kg 5 7 kg Power 22 Vdc from 8751A 22 Vdc from 8751A via interface cable 22 V 20 mA typ via interface cable 22 V 20 mA typ 1 Option 001 only 1 8 General Information Installation INTRODUCTION This chapter explains how to install the 87511A B test set The topics covered include initial inspection environment considerations positioning and connecting the test set for use and packaging the instrument INITIAL INSPECTION Inspect the shipping container including cushioning material for damage If it is damaged keep it until you have checked the contents for completeness The contents are listed in Table 2 1 In addition check the test set mechanically and electrically If the test set and shipping container are undamaged performing the Directivity performance test in Chapter 4 should suffice for incoming inspection If the test set does not pass the performance test refer to the troubleshooting procedures in Chapter 7 If the shipping container is damaged perform all electrical performance tests in Chapter 4 If the test set fails the electrical tests or is damaged defective or incomplete keep the shipping materials and notify both the carrier and the nearest Agilent Technologies office The A
31. or service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained Dangerous Procedure Warnings Warnings such as the example below precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed Warning Dangerous voltages capable of causing death are present in this instrument Q Use extreme caution when handling testing and adjusting this instrument Typeface Conventions Bold Boldface type is used when a term is defined For example icons are symbols Italics Italic type is used for emphasis and for titles of manuals and other publications Italic type is also used for keyboard entries when a name or a variable must be typed in place of the words in italics For example copy filename means to type the word copy to type a space and then to type the name of a file such as file1 Computer Computer font is used for on screen prompts and messages HARDKEYS Labeled keys on the instrument front panel are enclosed in SOFTKEYS Softkeys located to the right of the CRT are enclosed in Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute for Standards and Technology to the extent allowed by the Institution s calibration facility or to the calibratio
32. required for testing and repairing the 87511A B The table notes which items are required to verify the performance of the test set and which are required to troubleshoot it Other equipment may be substituted if its specifications meet or exceed the specifications listed in the critical specifications column SPECIFICATIONS Definitions The specifications listed in Table 1 2 range from those guaranteed by Agilent Technologies to those typical of most 87511A B instruments but are not guaranteed Codes in the far right column of Table 1 2 reference a specification definition listed below These definitions are intended to clarify the extent to which Agilent Technologies supports the specified performance of the 87511A B 5 This performance parameter is field verifiable using performance tests documented in the Chapter 4 T Typical but non warranted performance characteristics intended to provide information useful in applying the instrument Typical characteristics are representative of most instruments though not necessarily tested in each unit and not field tested 1 6 General Information These specifications describe the analyzer s performance over the temperature range of 2345 C Table 1 2 Specifications Parameter 87511A 87511B Code Frequency 100 kHz to 500 MHz 100 kHz to 500 MHz S Range Directivity gt 30 dB 100 kHz to 300 kHz gt 30 dB 100 kHz to 300 kHz Port 1 2 gt
33. ted on the title page your instrument differs from those documented in this manual The differences are documented in the yellow manual changes supplement supplied with the manual To keep this manual as current and accurate as possible Agilent Technologies recommends that you periodically request the latest manual changes supplement as it may contain replacement information as well as change information The supplement for this manual is keyed to the manual s print date and part number on the title page and is available on request from Agilent Technologies This manual is also available on microfiche form the part number appears on the title page With the manual in 4 x 6 inch microfilm transparency format you will also receive the latest manual changes supplement DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INSTRUMENT The 87511A B S parameter test set has been designed to operate with the 8751A network analyzer The 87511A B provides a convenient means of measuring the reflection and transmission coefficients scattering parameters of one port or two port devices operating within the frequency range of 100 kHz to 500 MHz Table 1 2 lists the operating specifications and characteristics of the 87511A B The test set is shown on the cover of this manual and shown in Figure 3 1 1 2 General Information OPTIONS Option 001 50 9 Type N Test Port 87511A only Option 907 Front Handle Kit Agilent Part Number 5062 3988
34. uipment 0 03 dB Test Equipment 87511A 8751A Opt 001 87511B Network Analyzer RF Cable Set 8751A 11851B 8751A 11851B 8751A 11851B Adapters PN 85054 60001 2 ea 11852B 2 ea Interconnect Cable PN 87511 616098 PN 87511 616093 PN 87511 616093 RF Cable PN 8120 43873 2 ea PN 8120 43879 2 ea PN 8120 4387 2 ea 1 A part of the 85032B calibration kit 2 Minimum Loss Pad 3 This cable is supplied with test set Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 2 TEST SET INTERCONNECT O0000D00D INTERCONNECT CABLE 87511A B S PARAMETER TEST SET PORT 1 PORT NETWORK ANALYZER INTERCONNECT N m Nim Cable 2ea e 7mm to Type Nf Adapter for87511A None for 87511A Opt 001 e Minimum Loss Pad for 87511B Figure 4 2 Switch Repeatability Test Setup Performance Tests 4 7 10 11 12 13 14 Set up the 87514 as follows Control Settings Key Strokes PRESET PRESET Source Power 0 dBm 87511A MENU POWER 0 Ga Source Power 10 dBm 87511B MENU POWER 1 0 1 IF Bandwidth 200 Hz vo IF BW 2 6D Scale Ref 0 01 SCALE REF LL 0 1 amp 1 Press MENU TRIGGER MENU SINGLE to generate a single sweep with the network analyzer At the end of the sweep press DISPLAY DEFINE TRACE DATA gt MEMOR
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