Agilent Technologies 8510XF Service manual

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems
E7340A & E7342A (2 to 85 GHz)
E7350A & E7352A (2 to 110 GHz)
Operating and Service
Manual
Agilent Part Number: E7350-90001
Printed in USA
Print Date: April 2002
Supersedes: June 2001

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What You’ll Find in This Manual…
Chapter 1 •Introduction to the 8510XF
Chapter 2 •How to install the system
Chapter 3 •How to use the system to make measurements
Chapter 4 •How to verify the performance of the system
Chapter 5 •How to maintain the system
Chapter 6 •How to order replacement parts
Chapter 7 •How to find information about menus, softkeys, and commands

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Warranty
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Contacting Agilent
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Safety and Regulatory Information
Safety and Regulatory Information
Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with
safety markings and instructions before you operate the instrument. This
product has been designed and tested in accordance with international
standards.
WARNING The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure,
practice, or the like, that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION The CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not
proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.

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Safety and Regulatory Information
Instrument Markings
Safety Requirements This product has been designed and tested in accordance with the IEC
Publication 1010, Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus,
and has been supplied in a safe condition. The instruction documentation
contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to
ensure safe operation and maintain the product in a safe condition.
Safety Earth
Ground This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthing
terminal). An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the
main power source to the product input wiring terminals, power cord, or
supplied power cord set. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been
impaired, the product must be made inoperative and secured against any
unintended operation.
When you see this symbol on your instrument, you should refer to the instrument’s
instruction manual for important information.
This symbol indicates hazardous voltages.
The laser radiation symbol is marked on products that have a laser output.
This symbol indicates that the instrument requires alternating current (ac) input.
The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Spectrum Agency.
The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. If it is
accompanied by a year, it indicates the year the design was proven.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association.
1SM1-A This text indicates that the instrument is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1
Class A product (CISPER 11, Clause 4).
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet apppareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB du Canada.
This symbol indicates that the power line switch is ON.
This symbol indicates that the power line switch is OFF or in STANDBY position.
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Safety and Regulatory Information
Before Applying Power Verify that the product is configured to match the available main power
source as described in the input power configuration instructions in this
manual. If this product is to be powered by autotransformer, make sure the
common terminal is connected to the neutral (grounded) side of the ac power
supply.
WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended. Discard used batteries according to
manufacturers’s instructions.
NOTE Please refer to the 8510C On-Ssite Service Manual for additional
information (part number 08510-90282).

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Typeface Conventions
Typeface Conventions
Italics •Used to emphasize important information:
Use this software only with the xxxxxX system.
•Used for the title of a publication:
Refer to the xxxxxX System-Level User’s Guide.
•Used to indicate a variable:
Type LOAD BIN filename.
Instrument Display •Used to show on-screen prompts and messages that you will see on the
display of an instrument:
The xxxxxX will display the message CAL1 SAVED.
[Keycap] •Used for labeled keys on the front panel of an instrument or on a
computer keyboard:
Press [Return].
{Softkey} •Used for simulated keys that appear on an instrument display:
Press {Prior Menu}.
User Entry •Used to indicate text that you will enter using the computer keyboard;
text shown in this typeface must be typed exactly as printed:
Type LOAD PARMFILE
•Used for examples of programming code:
#endif // ifndef NO_CLASS
Path Name •Used for a subdirectory name or file path:
Edit the file
usr/local/bin/sample.txt
Computer Display •Used to show messages, prompts, and window labels that appear on a
computer monitor:
The Edit Parameters window will appear on the screen.
•Used for menus, lists, dialog boxes, and button boxes on a computer
monitor from which you make selections using the mouse or keyboard:
Double-click EXIT to quit the program.

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Compliance with Standards
Compliance with Standards
Compliance with German Noise Requirements
This is to declare that this instrument is in conformance with the German
Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines (Laermangabe nach der
Maschinenlaermrerordnung −3.GSGV Deutschand).
Compliance with EEC Directives
See the declaration of conformity on the following page.
Acoustic Noise Emission/Geraeuschemission
LpA <70 dB
Operator position
Normal position
per ISO 7779
LpA <70 dB
am Arbeitsplatz
normaler Betrieb
nach DIN 45635 t.19