Agilent Technologies E8363BU/CU-068 Installation and operation manual

Agilent Kit Number: E8364-60106
Agilent Document Number: E8364-90023
Printed in USA June 25, 2010
Supersedes print date: April 2010
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2003, 2004, 2007-2010
Installation Note
Extended Frequency Range (40 or 50 GHz to 67 GHz) Upgrade
Kit
To Add Option 068
Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: E8363BU/CU-068 and E8364BU/CU-068
For E8363B/C and E8364B/C PNA Series Microwave Network
Analyzers

2Installation Note E8364-90023
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Safety Notes
The following safety notes are used throughout this document. Familiarize yourself with each
of these notes and its meaning before performing any of the procedures in this document.
WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or
loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction
of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.

Installation Note E8364-90023 3
Description of the Upgrade
This upgrade kit is used to extend the frequency range of the E8363 B/C, or E8364B/C, Option
014 PNA microwave network analyzer from 40 GHz to 67 GHz, or 50 GHz to 67 GHz.
This upgrade applies to a PNA with only Option 014 or Option 014 and 080 in combination.
No other optional hardware combinations can be upgraded with this upgrade kit. If options
016, 081, UNL, or H11 are already installed, special upgrade instructions are required. Stop
here and contact Agilent for these instructions.
Getting Assistance from Agilent
Installing this upgrade kit requires special skills and experience. If you think you may not be
qualified to do the work, or need advice, contact Agilent.
Contacting Agilent
Assistance with test and measurements needs and information on finding a local Agilent
office are available on the Web at:
http://www.agilent.com/find/assist
If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your Agilent field engineer.
NOTE In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the Agilent product by
its model number and full serial number. With this information, the Agilent
representative can determine whether your product is still within its warranty
period.

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Getting Prepared
To successfully install this upgrade kit, you will need the following:
• A license key - refer to “License Key Redemption” below.
• A PDF copy or a paper copy of the PNA Service Guide - refer to “Downloading the Online
PNA Service Guide” on page 5.
• An ESD-safe work area - refer to “Protecting Your Workspace from Electrostatic
Discharge” on page 5.
• Correct tools - refer to “Tools Required for the Installation” on page 5.
• Enough time - refer to “About Installing the Upgrade Kit” on page 6.
• Test equipment for the post-upgrade adjustments. Refer to “Test Equipment Required for
Post-Upgrade Adjustments” on page 11.
License Key Redemption
NOTE The enclosed Option Entitlement Certificate is a receipt, verifying that you
have purchased a licensed option for the PNA of your choice. You must now
use an Agilent Web page to request a license key for the instrument that
will receive the option.
To enable the option product, you must request a license key from: http://www.agilent.com/
find/softwarelicense. To complete the request, you will need to gather the following
information:
• From the certificate
❏Order number
❏Certificate number
• From your instrument
❏Model number
❏Serial number
❏Host ID
The instrument information is available on the network analyzer – on the analyzer’s Help
menu, click About Network Analyzer.
If you provide an email address, Agilent will promptly email your license key. Otherwise, you
will your receive your license key via postal mail.

Installation Note E8364-90023 5
Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide
To view the online Service Guide for your PNA model number, use the following steps:
1. Go to www.agilent.com
2. In the Search box, enter the model number of the analyzer (Ex: E8363B) and click Search.
3. Click Technical Support > Manuals.
4. Click Service Manual.
5. Click the service guide title to load the PDF file.
6. When the PDF of the Service Guide is displayed, scroll through the Contents section
bookmarks to locate the information needed.
Protecting Your Workspace from Electrostatic Discharge
For information, click on the Chapter 1 PDF bookmark, “Electrostatic Discharge Protection”
in the online Service Guide1.
ESD Equipment Required for the Installation
Tools Required for the Installation
CAUTION Use a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 10 in-lbs on all cable connections except the
front panel and some rear panel cable connectors. Torque these connections to
21 in-lb.
1. See “Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide” on page 5.
Description Agilent Part Number
ESD grounding wrist strap 9300-1367
5-ft grounding cord for wrist strap 9300-0980
2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15-ft grounding wire 9300-0797
ESD heel strap (for use with conductive floors) 9300-1308
Description Qty Part Number
T-10 TORX driver - set to 9 in-lbs (1.02 N.m) 1 N/A
T-20 TORX driver - set to 21 in-lbs (2.38 N.m) 1 N/A
5/16-in (8 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set
to 10 in-lbs (1.13 N.m) 1N/A
5/16-in (8 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set
to 21 in-lbs (2.38 N.m) 1N/A
1-inch torque wrench - set to 72 in-lbs (8.15 N.m) N/A 1-inch torque wrench
(set to 72 in-lbs)

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About Installing the Upgrade Kit
IMPORTANT Option 068 can only be installed on analyzers with Option 014, as listed
below as “Products affected”. If your analyzer does not have Option 014 (as
listed below), it will be necessary to install the option BEFORE installing
this option (Option 068).
If you need assistance, refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 3.
Products affected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8363B/C and E8364B/C with Option 014,
Configurable Test Set
Installation to be performed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent service center or personnel
qualified by Agilent
Estimated installation time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hours
Estimated adjustment time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 hour
Estimated full instrument calibration time . . . . 4.5 hours

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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit
Check the contents of your kit against the following list. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 3.
Table 1 Contents of Option 068 Upgrade Kit (E8364-60106)
Ref.
Desig. Description Qty Part Number
Installation note (this document) 1 E8364-90023
Entitlement Certificate 1 5964-5145
ROHS addendum 1 9320-6722
Model number nameplate (for 67 GHz analyzer E8361A) 1 E8361-80001
Model number nameplate (for 67 GHz analyzer E8361C) 1 E8361-80006
Lower front panel overlay (Option 014) 1 E8361-80004
A12 Source 20 1 E8361-60002
A17 LOMA 12 1 5087-7247
A18 MA 24 1 5087-7248
A20 LODA 1 5087-7777
A22 Switch 1 5087-7238
A23 SOMA 70, port 1
2 5087-7249
A24 SOMA 70, port 2
A25 Test port 1 coupler
2 5087-7225
A26 Test port 2 coupler
A27 Channel A first converter (mixer)
4 5087-7258
A28 Channel R1 first converter (mixer)
A29 Channel R2 first converter (mixer)
A30 Channel B first converter (mixer)
Mixer bias board 1 E8361-63044
SOMA 70 bracket 2 E8361-00002
Machine screw M3.0 x 10 (for attaching A22 switch) 2 0515-0374
Machine screw M3.0 x 6 (for attaching SOMA 70 brackets) 6 0515-0430
Machine screw M3.0 x 25 (for attaching SOMA 70s to brackets) 4 0515-0667

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1.85 mm female bulkhead connector 12 5065-4673
Nut, hex (for bulkhead connectors) 12 1250-3516
Washer, lock (for bulkhead connectors) 12 1250-3310
Ribbon cable, A23/A24 SOMA 70s to A16 test set motherboard 2 8121-1001
Cable, stranded wire, A22 switch to A16 test set motherboard 1 8121-0990
Cable tie (to secure cable W71) 2 1400-0249
Cable tie mount (to secure cable W71) 2 1400-1551
W2 A21 SOMA 50 to A22 switch 1 E8361-20002
W3 A22 switch to A23 SOMA 70 1 E8361-20003
W4 A22 switch to A24 SOMA 70 1 E8361-20004
W20 A8 fractional-N synthesizer J106 to A17 LOMA 12 J2 1 E8361-20045
W21 A8 fractional-N synthesizer J101 to A17 LOMA 12 J3 1 E8361-20046
W38 A23 SOMA 70 to A16 test set motherboard 1 E8361-60124
W39 A24 SOMA 70 to A16 test set motherboard 1 E8361-60123
W60 Front-panel jumper 6 E8361-20023
W61 RF cable, A23 SOMA 70 to PORT 1 SOURCE OUT 1 E8361-20021
W62 RF cable, A24 SOMA 70 to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT 1 E8361-20022
W63 RF cable, PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A25 test port 1 coupler 1 E8361-20011
W64 RF cable, PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A26 test port 2 coupler 1 E8361-20012
W65 RF cable, A23 SOMA 70 to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT 1 E8361-20015
W66 RF cable, A24 SOMA 70 to REFERENCE 2 SOURCE OUT 1 E8361-20016
W67 RF cable, A25 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM 1 E8361-20018
W68 RF cable, A26 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM 1 E8361-20018
W69 RF cable, PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A27 channel A mixer 1 E8361-20066
W70 RF cable, REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8361-20049
W71 RF cable, REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8361-20020
W72 RF cable, PORT 2 RCVR B IN to A30 channel B mixer 1 E8361-20048
Table 1 Contents of Option 068 Upgrade Kit (E8364-60106)
Ref.
Desig. Description Qty Part Number

Installation Note E8364-90023 9
Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Kit
The network analyzer must be in proper working condition prior to installing this option. Any
necessary repairs must be made before proceeding with this installation.
WARNING This installation requires the removal of the analyzer’s protective outer
covers. The analyzer must be powered down and disconnected from the
mains supply before performing this procedure.
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) is essential while removing or connecting
cables or assemblies within the network analyzer.
Static electricity can build up on your body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit
elements when discharged. Static discharges too small to be felt can cause permanent
damage. To prevent damage to the instrument:
•always wear a grounded wrist strap having a 1 MΩresistor in series with it when handling
components and assemblies.
•always use a grounded, conductive table mat while working on the instrument.
•always wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor. If you are
uncertain about the conductivity of your floor, wear a heel strap.
•always ground yourself before you clean, inspect, or make a connection to a static-sensitive
device or test port. You can, for example, grasp the grounded outer shell of the test port or
cable connector briefly.
Figure 1 shows a typical ESD protection setup using a grounded mat and wrist strap. Refer to
“Tools Required for the Installation” on page 5 for part numbers.
Figure 1 ESD Protection Setup

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Overview of the Installation Procedure
Step 1. Obtain a Keyword and Verify the Information
Step 2. Remove the Outer and Inner Covers
Step 3. Replace the A12 Source 20
Step 4. Replace the Top Side to Bottom Side Cables
Step 5. Remove the Front Panel Assembly
Step 6. Raise the Receiver Deck
Step 7. Remove the Old Bottom Side Hardware and Cables
Step 8. Install the New Bottom Side Hardware and Cables
Step 9. Lower the Receiver Deck
Step 10. Replace the Front Panel Nameplate and Overlay
Step 11. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Front Panel Jumpers
Step 12. Reinstall the Inner and Outer Covers
Step 13. Enter the New Model Number
Step 14. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments