Agilent Technologies E4400-60246 Installation and operation manual

Part Number E4400-90392
Printed in USA January 2004
Supersedes October 2001
Installation Note
Agilent Technologies ESG-B Family Signal Generators
Option 300 Enhancement Kit: Part Number E4400-60246

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ESG-B Family Signal Generators Option 300 Enhancement
Kit: Part Number E4400-60246
Introduction
This kit implements EDGE Loopback BERT for Option 300. The implementation consists of
replacing two digital boards and upgrading the firmware. A confirmation procedure is
included to check for proper functionality. For documentation on EDGE Loopback BERT for
Option 300, refer to the Option 300 User’s and Programming Guide that is included in this
kit.
Enhancement Kit Parts List
*This item cannot be ordered separately.
Product Affected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4430B, E4431B, E4432B, E4433B
Serial Numbers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All
Options: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
To Be Performed By: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (X) Agilent Technologies Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent Technologies
(X) Customer
Estimated Installation Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 hours
Estimated Verification Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 hour
Item Quantity Description Part Number
1 1 A6 Board Assembly (BERT Board II) E4400-60507
2 1 A21 Board Assembly (Demodulator Board II) E4400-60241
3 1 Option 300 Installation Note* E4400-90392
4 1 Option 300 User’s and Programming Guide E4400-90305
5 1 Firmware Upgrade CD-ROM* E4400-10501

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Checking Signal Generator Functionality
Use the following procedure to confirm that the signal generator powers up and that the
internal check identifies no errors. The internal check evaluates the operation of the signal
generator and returns an error message if it detects a problem.
NOTE The signal generator must warm up for at least five minutes and all errors
must be cleared from the error queue before a firmware upgrade can be
successfully completed.
If errors exist in the error queue and a firmware upgrade is attempted, the
firmware upgrade will be unsuccessful; new DSP code cannot be upgraded
until the error queue has been cleared.
When signal generators with Option 1E5 are first connected to ac line
power, the error message ERROR 514, Reference Oven Cold occurs
which causes both the OVEN COLD annunciator and the ERR annunciator to
turn on.
After approximately five minutes, the OVEN COLD annunciator
automatically clears, but the ERR annunciator remains on until all errors
are cleared from the error queue.
To check signal generator functionality
1. Turn on power to the signal generator and let it warm up for at least five minutes.
2. Cycle power on the signal generator. The green LED should light and the signal generator
should perform a functionality check.
3. When the display lights, check to see if the ERR annunciator is on.
•IftheERR annunciator is on, review the error messages in the error queue by pressing
Utility > Error Info >View Next Error Message. The first error message in the error queue
appears in the display text area. (Refer to the signal generator error messages
document for information about each error message.)
After resolving all problems causing errors, press Clear Error Queue(s).
•IftheERR annunciator is off, the signal generator functionality check has passed.

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Tools Required
• TORX T-10 driver
• TORX T-15 driver
• TORX T-20 driver
• Long nose pliers
Other Requirements
Hardware Option UN8 or UN8/9, with the software Option 202 Edge must be installed on the
signal generator.
Safety Considerations
WARNING Before you disassemble the instrument, turn the power switch off
and disconnect the line cord. Failure to unplug the signal
generator can result in personal injury.
CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic
components. All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a
static-safe workstation.

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Confirming Required Equipment
This section lists the minimum computer, its associated hardware, operating system, and
software that are required to perform firmware upgrades on ESG-B family signal generators
with Option 300.
Hardware
Computer IBM compatible PC with a 486 MHz processor
or greater
RAM Required 64 MB or more
Hard Disk Space Required 20 MB or more
This could increase significantly if a large library of
firmware upgrade files are expected to be maintained on
the PC. A single firmware release consists of
approximately 5 to 7 MB of data.
CD-ROM Drive or Modem Use of a CD-ROM drive is only required when the
computer being used does not have Internet access.
Use of a 56 k modem is only required for systems
downloading firmware updated from the Internet.
GPIB Connection Refer to “GPIB Interface Requirements” on page 7.
Operating System
IBM PC Operating System Windows 98,
or Windows 2000,
or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 5 or above)
Software
Internet Browser Use of an Internet Browser is only required for
downloading firmware files from the Internet or for
viewing firmware release information on your local PC or
over the Internet.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 and above, or Netscape
Navigator 4.0 and above
Either browser must be Java enabled with Java 1.02 or
above.

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GPIB Interface Requirements
Interface Cards Manufacturer Driver
Software Revision Windows Version
Agilent 82341C
for ISA bus
computers
Agilent
Technologies I/O Libraries SICL & VISA J.01.01.00 98/2000/NT 4.0
Agilent 82350A
for PCI bus
computers
PCI-GPIB National
Instruments NI-488.2M 1.60 98/2000/NT 4.0
PCI-GPIB+ 2000/NT 4.0
PCMCIA-GPIB 98/2000/NT 4.0

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Preparing the Signal Generator for an Option 300 Configuration
The following procedure will temporarily disable Option UN7 as an option selection.
Removing Option UN7 Firmware
1. Press Preset.
2. Press Utility > Instrument Adjustments > Hardware Options.
The signal generator displays a list of hardware options, and an X indicates a selected
option.
3. Highlight Option UN7 and press Deselect Item.
This removes the X, indicating that Option UN7 is no longer selected.
4. Press Proceed With Reconfiguration.
This disables Option UN7.
5. Press Confirm Change (Instrument will Reboot).
The signal generator reboots to the preset condition and removes Option UN7.
Connecting the Signal Generator to a PC Using a GPIB Interface Card
1. Connect the signal generator to the PC as shown in the following diagram.
GPIB communications require a GPIB interface card installed in the PC and a GPIB cable
connected between the interface card and the signal generator’s GPIB connector.
Two common GPIB interface cards are the National Instruments PCI–GPIB and the
Agilent GPIB interface cards. (Refer to “GPIB Interface Requirements” on page 7 and refer
to the documentation that came with the GPIB interface card for information related to
installing and configuring the GPIB interface card in your computer.)

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2. Set GPIB parameters as follows on ESG-B family signal generators:
a. Press Utility > GPIB/RS-232 > GPIB Address > 19.
b. Use the numeric keypad, the arrow keys, or rotate the front panel knob to set the
desired address and press Enter.
The signal generator’s GPIB address is set to 19 at the factory. The acceptable range of
addresses is 0 through 30. Once initialized, the state of the GPIB address is not affected
by a signal generator preset or by a power cycle. Other instruments on the GPIB cannot
use the same address as the signal generator.

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Installing ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3
ESG Upgrade Assistant 3.3, or greater, must be used along with the firmware release files to
upgrade firmware on ESG-B family signal generators. The upgrade assistant and the latest
firmware release are both available for download from a CD-ROM or from the
Agilent Technologies website.
Method 1: To Install ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3 from CD-ROM
1. Insert the firmware upgrade CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. Install ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3:
•Install_Upgrade_Assistant_3.3.exe places ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3 in the
default installation folder
(C:\Program Files\Agilent\ESG-B Upgrade Assistant). The default installation folder
can be changed using the Browse button.
After installation, run ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3 from either the Windows
Programs menu (for example, Start/Programs/Agilent/ESG-B Upgrade Assistant
3.3) or from the desktop’s shortcut icon (if this option was selected during installation)
and follow all program prompts.
3. Proceed to “Performing ESG-B Firmware Upgrade Using the ESG-B Upgrade Assistant”
on page 11.
Method 2: To Install ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3 and Firmware Release Files from
the Internet
1. Access the Agilent Technologies website at: http://www.tm.agilent.com
2. From the Agilent Technologies website, in the Quick Search box, type “Upgrade
Assistant”.
3. From the list that is displayed, select ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3 and download the
installation program onto your computer.
4. Install ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3:
The installation program places ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3 in the default installation
folder
(C:\Program Files\Agilent\ESG-B Upgrade Assistant). The default installation folder can
be changed using the Browse button.
5. From the Agilent Technologies website, in the Quick Search box, type the version of the
firmware upgrade files to be downloaded. For Option 300 Rev B, version B.03.84 or greater
is required.
6. From the list that is displayed, select the version of firmware upgrade files and download
them onto your computer.
7. After installing both ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3 and a version of firmware upgrade files
from the Internet, run ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3 from either the Windows Programs
menu (for example, Start/Programs/Agilent/ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3) or from
the desktop icon (if this option was selected during installation) and follow all program
prompts.

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8. Proceed to “Performing ESG-B Firmware Upgrade Using the ESG-B Upgrade Assistant”
on page 11.
Performing ESG-B Firmware Upgrade Using the ESG-B Upgrade Assistant
ESG-B Upgrade Assistant 3.3 is used along with firmware release files to upgrade firmware
on ESG-B family signal generators.
Use the following procedure to upgrade ESG-B family signal generators by transferring the
firmware upgrade files to the signal generator.
1. Start the upgrade assistant program.
2. From the program’s Setup Parameters dialog box, select the Connection Type to be
GPIB. Use GPIB Port 0 and Address 19. These values should correspond with the values
that are set on your signal generator.
For example, the signal generator is usually set to GPIB Port 0 and Address 19 and the
GPIB interface card in the computer is usually set to GPIB Port 0 and Address 21. These
values are chosen by convention, but any address in the range 0-30, inclusive, may be used.
(For further information, refer to the documentation that came with your GPIB interface
card.)
3. From the program’s Setup Parameters dialog box, under Firmware Release,
click the Browse button.
4. From the Select Release File dialog box, locate and double-click the folder for the version
of firmware that you would like to install. For Option 300 Rev B, version
B_03_84_2001_Sep or greater is required.
5. When the folder opens, double-click the filename for the version of firmware that you
would like to install (for example, B_03_84.esg).
a. To review the firmware release information, click the View Release Information
button.
b. Click any Special Case that may apply to the upgrade:
• Select the Added New Hardware checkbox if new hardware has been added to the
signal generator.
• Select the Recover Failed Upgrade checkbox if a previous firmware upgrade had
been aborted or failed and a recovery is required. This checkbox can only be used on
ESG-B family signal generators.
c. Click the Next button to proceed.
6. From the program’s Select Components dialog box:
a. Verify, under Selected Release, that the correct firmware version has been selected.
• If the firmware version needs to be changed, use the Back button and return to step
3 of this procedure.
b. Verify, under Firmware Revision, that the version of the firmware designated as
Installed is to be replaced by the version designated as New.

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Verify, under Upgrade Selection, that all firmware components are to be upgraded.
By default, all upgrade components are selected.
c. Click the Next button.
7. From the program’s Confirm Upgrade dialog box, click the Next button to begin the
firmware upgrade.
An Upgrade in progress area is displayed that indicates the estimated time remaining to
complete the upgrade process.
The program performs a number of checks to confirm proper configuration for the PC and
the signal generator. The ESG-B Upgrade Assistant will then proceed with downloading
the selected firmware release into the signal generator.
CAUTION When the firmware download is complete, the ESG-B Upgrade Assistant
will display the following message:
“Power Cycle the signal generator and IMMEDIATELY click OK”
For this upgrade, DO NOT power the signal generator or click OK at this
time. This step will be done later.
8. Proceed to “Removing and Replacing Option 300” on page 13.

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Removing and Replacing Option 300
Removing the Top Chassis Cover
1. Turn the signal generator power switch off.
2. Disconnect the signal generator from the power source and the GPIB cable.
3. Refer to Figure 1. Remove the two strap handles (item 1) from each side of the signal
generator by loosening the two screws (item 2) on each handle.
4. Remove the four bottom feet (item 3).
5. Remove the four rear feet (item 4) from the signal generator by removing the four screws
(item 5) that secure them.
6. Slide the instrument cover (item 6) off the back of the signal generator.
7. Refer to Figure 2 on page 14. Remove the 11 screws (item 1) that secure the top chassis
cover (item 2).
Figure 1 Exterior Cover Removal

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Figure 2 Top Chassis Cover Removal

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Removing and Replacing Option Specific Hardware
1. Refer to Figure 3. Disconnect all of the cables and harnesses from the A6 and A21 boards.
Figure 3 Location of Option 300 Card Cage Boards
2. Pull up on the A6 and A21 boards to remove them from the CPU/motherboard connector.
3. Replace the A6 and A21 boards with the A6 and A21 boards from the kit.
4. Refer to Table 1 on page 16 and Figure 4 on page 17. Make the proper connections for the
cables and connectors.

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Table 1 Connector and Ribbon Cable Reference (ESG-D Series - Option
300)
Reference
Designator Part Number Qty Description
W18 8121-0042 1 16-Pin Ribbon Cable, Rear Panel I/O, Rear Panel Interface
Board (A17) to Data Generator (A8), Baseband Generator (A7),
and Demodulator (A21) (connects in four places)
W19 8121-0040 1 24-Pin Ribbon Cable, BBG I/O, Data Generator (A8) to
Demodulator (A21)
W21 8120-5055 1 Flexible Cable, BER GATE IN (RP) to Demodulator (A21)
W22 8120-5055 1 Flexible Cable, BER CLK IN (RP) to Demodulator (A21)
W23 8120-5055 1 Flexible Cable, BER DATA IN (RP) to Demodulator (A21)
W27 8120-8725 1 16-Pin Ribbon Cable, Parallel Data In, Data Generator (A8) to
Baseband Generator (A7)
W28 8120-5206 1 Flexible Cable, BERT (A6, BER Gate In) to Demodulator (A21)
W29 8121-0045 1 Flexible Cable, BERT (A6, BER Clk In) to Demodulator (A21)
W30 8120-5014 1 Flexible Cable, BERT (A6, BER Data In) to Demodulator (A21)
W31 8120-8789 1 Ribbon Cable, Motherboard (A14J26) to Down Convertor (A20)
W32 8121-0044 1 Flexible Cable, 321.4 MHZ IN (RP) to Down Convertor (A20)
W33 8121-0043 1 Flexible Cable, Down Convertor (A20, 26 MHz) to Demodulator
(A21, Freq Ref 26 MHz)
W34 8121-0043 1 Flexible Cable, Down Convertor (A20, IF In) to Demodulator
(A21, IF In)
A18W1 (part of
A18) 1 10-Pin Ribbon Cable, BER Status, BERT Rear Panel Interface (A18) to Data Generator (A8), Baseband Generator (A7), and
BERT (A6)

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Figure 4 Connector and Ribbon Cable Location (ESG-D Series Option 300)
Reassembling the Signal Generator
1. Refer to Figure 2 on page 14. Replace the top cover (item 2), and torque the 11 screws
(item 1) that secure it to 9 in-lbs.
2. Refer to Figure 1 on page 13. From the back, slide the instrument cover (item 6) onto the
signal generator.
3. Replace the four rear feet (item 4), and torque the four screws (item 5) to 21 in-lb.
4. Replace the two strap handles (item 1, one on each side of the instrument), and torque the
two screws (item 2) on each handle to 21 in-lb.
5. Replace the four bottom feet (item 3).

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Activating Options BER/300
1. Connect the signal generator to the power source and attach the GPIB cable.
2. Turn on the signal generator and allow it to warm up for at least 10 minutes.
NOTE Ignore any errors that may be displayed.
3. Press Utility > Instrument Adjustments > Hardware Options.
The signal generator displays a list of hardware options.
4. Highlight Option UN7.
5. Press Select Item.
An X is placed in the Selected column for Option UN7.
6. Press Proceed With Reconfiguration > Confirm Change (Instrument will Reboot).
This enables the selected option.
After the signal generator has completed the reboot, repeat the following steps:
1. Press Utility > Instrument Adjustments > Hardware Options.
2. Verify that Opt BER has an X placed in the Selected column. An X indicates thehardware
has been identified by the firmware. Go to step 3.
If no X appears, one of the following has occurred:
• the hardware was improperly installed
• the installation process failed
Review the complete installation process.
If no resolution can be found, there may be a problem with the new hardware. Contact
the closest Agilent sales office.
3. Press Utility > Error Info >Clear Error Queue(s).
This should remove any residual errors.
4. Power cycle the signal generator and IMMEDIATELY click OK as directed by the ESG
Upgrade Assistant.
• Wait for the ESG Upgrade Assistant to re-boot the signal generator.
• The ESG Upgrade Assistant will verify the download and provide an “Upgrade
Summary” indicating the status of the download.

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5. When the display lights, check to see if the ERR annunciator is on.
•IftheERR annunciator is on, review the error messages in the error queue by pressing
Utility > Error Info >View Next Error Message. The first error message in the error queue
appears in the display text area. (Refer to the signal generator error messages
document for information about each error message.)
After resolving all problems causing errors, press Clear Error Queue(s).
•IftheERR annunciator is off, the signal generator functionality check has passed.

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Checking Option 300 Functionality
The following procedure verifies the operation of Option 300 by looping the uplink
transmitted signal directly back to the ESG.
Configure the ESG 1.Refer to Figure 5. Connect the RF output to the 321.4 IN connector on
the rear of the signal generator.
Figure 5 Equipment Setup
2. Press Preset.
3. Press Frequency > 321.4 > MHz, then press Amplitude > −10 > dBm.
4. Press RF ON/OFF.
The RF ON annunciator is now displayed.
5. Press Mode > BERT > BTS BERT EDGE Loopback > Configure Measurement >
Transmit Settings.
6. Press Data Format Pattern Framed until Framed is highlighted.
7. Press Configure Timeslots > Configure Normal > E> Multiframe Channel > Uncoded > PN9 >
Return > Return > Return > Return.
8. Press EDGE ON/OFF.
ON is now highlighted indicating that the EDGE transmission is active.