Agilent Technologies E8364-60102 Installation and operation manual

Agilent Part Number: E8364-90011
Printed in USA April 2007
Supersedes print date: January 2005
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007
Installation Note
Source Attenuators and Bias Tees Upgrade Kit
For E8363A and E8364A PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
Network Analyzer
Model Number
Upgrade Kit
Part Number
E8363A, E8364A E8364-60102

2Installation Note E8364-90011
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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
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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
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4Installation Note E8364-90011
About Installing the Upgrade Kit
Description of Option UNL
This option adds a 60-dB step attenuator and a bias tee between the switch splitter and each
of the front panel test ports.
The step attenuators are used to adjust the power level to the device under test (DUT)
without changing the power in the reference path.
The bias tees provide a means of biasing active devices under test. DC bias for the bias tees is
provided through two rear-panel BNC connectors. These inputs are fused for protection.
Products affected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8363A and E8364A; all options
Installation to be performed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent service center or personnel
qualified by Agilent
Estimated installation time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 hour
Estimated adjustment time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 hours
Estimated full instrument calibration time . . . . 4.5 hours

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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit
Table 1 lists the parts included in this upgrade kit, Agilent part number E8364-60102. Check
the contents of your kit against this list. If any item is missing or damaged, contact Agilent
Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Agilent” on page 3.
Table 1 Contents of Option UNL Upgrade Kit (E8364-60102)
Ref.
Desig. Description Qty Part Number
The following parts are required for all analyzers
Installation note (this document) 1 E8364-90011
Machine screw, M3.0 x 8 CWPNTX (for attaching attenuators) 4 0515-0372
Machine screw, M2.5 x 14 CWPNTX (for attaching bias tees) 4 0515-2141
Cable clamp 1 1400-1439
A36, A37 60-dB step attenuator 2 33325-60012
A38, A39 Bias tee (cable included) 2 5087-7233
Ribbon cable (for A36 step attenuator) 1 8121-0819
Ribbon cable (for A37 step attenuator) 1 8121-0119
W51 RF cable, A22 switch splitter to A36 step attenuator 1 E8364-20055
W52 RF cable, A22 switch splitter to A37 step attenuator 1 E8364-20056
W55 RF cable, A38 bias tee to A25 test port 1 coupler 1 E8364-20051
W56 RF cable, A39 bias tee to A26 test port 2 coupler 1 E8364-20052
The following parts are required for only analyzers without Option 014 installed
W7 RF cable, A23 detector to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8364-20079
W8 RF cable, A24 detector to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8364-20080
W53 RF cable, A36 step attenuator to A38 bias tee
2 E8364-20077
W54 RF cable A37 step attenuator to A39 bias tee
The following parts are required for only analyzers with Option 014 installed
Lower front panel overlay (Option UNL/014) 1 E8364-80011
W70 RF cable, RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8364-20049
W71 RF cable, RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8364-20050
W81 RF cable, A36 step attenuator to Port 1 SOURCE OUT 1 E8364-20053
W82 RF cable, A37 step attenuator to Port 2 SOURCE OUT 1 E8364-20054
W83 RF cable, PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A38 bias tee 1 E8364-20039
W84 RF cable, PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A39 bias tee 1 E8364-20040

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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.
Figure 1 shows a typical ESD protection setup using a grounded mat and wrist strap. Refer to
“Tools and Equipment Required for the Installation” on page 7 for part numbers.
Figure 1 ESD Protection Setup

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Overview of the Installation Procedure
Step 1. Remove the Outer Cover
Step 2. Remove the Front Panel Assembly (Option 014 Only)
Step 3. Raise the Receiver Deck
Step 4. Remove the Existing Cables
Step 5. Install the Attenuators and Bias Tees
Step 6. Install the Option UNL Cables
Step 7. Lower and Fasten the Receiver Deck and Connect the Bias Tee Control Cables
Step 8. Replace the Lower Front Panel Overlay (Option 014 Only)
Step 9. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Front Panel Jumpers (Option 014 Only)
Step 10. Reinstall the Outer Cover
Step 11. Enable Option UNL
Step 12. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration
Tools and Equipment 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 connectors to which the front-panel jumpers attach (Option 014).
Use a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 21 in-lbs for these connections.
Equipment Required for Post-Upgrade Adjustments
Description Qty Part Number
T-8 TORX driver (set to 5 in-lbs) 1 N/A
T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lbs) 1 N/A
T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lbs) 1 N/A
5/16 in torque wrench (set to 10 in-lbs) 1 N/A
5/16 in torque wrench (set to 21 in-lbs) (Option 014 only) 1 N/A
ESD grounding wrist strap 1 9300-1367
5 ft grounding cord for wrist strap 1 9300-0980
2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15 ft grounding wire 1 9300-0797
ESD heel strap (for use with conductive floors) 1 9300-1308
Equipment Type Model or
Part Number
Alternate Model or
Part Number
Power meter E4418B/E4419B E4418A/E4419A
Power sensor, 2.4 mm 8487A None
Adapter, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f) 11900B 85056-60007
RF cable, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f) 85133C 85133E

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Step 1. Remove the Outer Cover
CAUTION This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles
in the vertical position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the
handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies.
Refer to Figure 2 for this procedure.
1. Disconnect the power cord (if it has not already been disconnected).
2. With a T-20 TORX driver, remove the strap handles (item ①) by loosening the screws
(item ②) on both ends until the handle is free of the analyzer.
3. With a T-20 TORX driver, remove the four rear panel feet (item ③) by removing the center
screws (item ④).
4. Slide the four bottom feet (item ⑤) off the cover.
5. Slide the cover off of the frame.
Figure 2 Outer Cover Removal

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Step 2. Remove the Front Panel Assembly (Option 014 Only)
Refer to Figure 3 for this procedure.
1. Using a 5/16-inch wrench, remove the six front panel semirigid jumper cables (item ①).
2. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the eight screws (item ②) from the sides of the frame.
CAUTION Before removing the front panel from the analyzer, lift and support the front of
the analyzer chassis.
3. Slide the front panel over the test port connectors.
4. Disconnect the front panel interface ribbon cable (item ③) from the A3 front panel
interface board. The front panel is now free from the analyzer.
Figure 3 Front Panel Assembly Removal

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Step 3. Raise the Receiver Deck
Refer to Figure 4 for this procedure.
1. Place the analyzer bottom-side up on a flat surface.
2. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the four screws (item ①), securing the receiver deck.
3. Pull the latch pin (item ②) towards the center of the analyzer to release the receiver deck.
4. Lift the receiver deck to partially raise it, then release the latch pin (item ②). Lift the
receiver deck to its fully raised position and ensure that the latch pin latches in the raised
position.
Figure 4 Receiver Deck, Raising

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Step 4. Remove the Existing Cables
Analyzers without Option 014 Installed
Refer to Figure 5 for the following procedure.
If you are installing Option UNL on an analyzer that does not have Option 014 installed,
remove the following cables:
• W7 E8364-20025 A23 detector to A28 channel R1 mixer
• W8 E8364-20026 A24 detector to A29 channel R2 mixer
• W5 E8364-20021 A22 switch splitter to A25 test port 1 coupler
• W6 E8364-20022 A22 switch splitter to A26 test port 2 coupler
Figure 5 Cable Removal, Analyzers without Option 014

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Analyzers with Option 014 Installed
Refer to Figure 6 for the following procedure.
If you are installing Option UNL on an analyzer that has Option 014 installed, remove the
following cables:
• W63 E8364-20073 PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A25 test port 1 coupler
• W61 E8364-20081 A22 switch splitter to PORT 1 SOURCE OUT
• W64 E8364-20074 PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A26 test port 1 coupler
• W62 E8364-20082 A22 switch splitter to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT
• W71 E8364-20076 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer
• W70 E8364-20075 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer
Figure 6 Cable Removal, Analyzers with Option 014

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Step 5. Install the Attenuators and Bias Tees
Refer to Figure 7 for this portion of the procedure.
To install the attenuators and bias tees, the brackets holding the detectors must be removed.
1. With a 5/16-inch torque wrench, disconnect, remove, and keep for reinstallation later, the
two semirigid cables (item ①) from each detector. Note: For analyzers without Option 014
installed, one of these cables has already been removed.
2. Disconnect the stranded control cable (item ②) and the flexible cable (item ③) from each
detector.
3. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the three mounting screws (item ④) from each bracket
holding the detector.
4. Remove the brackets from the analyzer with the detectors attached.
Figure 7 Attenuator and Bias Tee Installation, Bracket Removal

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Refer to Figure 8 for this portion of the procedure.
5. Attach one attenuator to each bracket using two M3.0 x 8 screws (provided) for each.
Be careful to position the attenuators so that the necessary cables can be attached. The
end of the attenuator with the ribbon cable connector must face toward the inside of the
analyzer. Review the cable connections in Figure 8 if necessary.
6. Using a T-8 TORX driver, attach one bias tee to each bracket using two M2.5 x 14 screws
(provided) for each.
The bias tees mount beneath the detectors. Be careful to position the bias tees so that the
necessary cables can be attached. The end of the bias tee with the wires attached must face
toward the inside of the analyzer. Review the cable connections in Figure 8 if necessary.
7. Reinstall the brackets in the analyzer with the attenuators, bias tees, and detectors
attached.
8. Reconnect the stranded control cables, (item ①), and flexible RF cables, (item ②), to the
detectors.
Figure 8 Attenuator and Bias Tee Installation, Bracket Installation

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Step 6. Install the Option UNL Cables
Analyzers without Option 014 Installed
Refer to Figure 9 for the following procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are
listed in Table 1 on page 5.
1. If you are installing Option UNL on an analyzer that does not have Option 014 installed,
install the following cables in the order listed:
• Ribbon cable ①8121-0819 A36 step attenuator to A16 motherboard (P1 SRC ATT)
• Ribbon cable ②8121-0119 A37 step attenuator to A16 motherboard (P2 SRC ATT)
• W52 E8364-20056 A22 switch splitter to A37 step attenuator
• W51 E8364-20055 A22 switch splitter to A36 step attenuator
• W8 E8364-20080 A24 detector to A29 channel R2 mixer
• W7 E8364-20079 A23 detector to A28 channel R1 mixer
• W56 E8364-20052 A39 bias tee to A26 test port 2 coupler
• W55 E8364-20051 A38 bias tee to A25 test port 1 coupler
• W54 E8364-20077 A37 step attenuator to A39 bias tee
• W53 E8364-20077 A36 step attenuator to A38 bias tee
2. Route the bias tee control cables through the cable clamps, (item ③), to the rear of the
analyzer for connection to the A16 motherboard later.
3. Reinstall the semirigid cables, (item ④), to the detectors.
Figure 9 Option UNL Cable Installation, Analyzers without Option 014

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Analyzers with Option 014 Installed
Refer to Figure 10 for the following procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are
listed in Table 1 on page 5.
1. If you are installing Option UNL on an analyzer that has Option 014 installed, install the
following cables in the order listed:
• Ribbon cable ①8121-0819 A36 step attenuator to A16 motherboard (P1 SRC ATT)
• Ribbon cable ②8121-0119 A37 step attenuator to A16 motherboard (P2 SRC ATT)
• W52 E8364-20056 A22 switch splitter to A37 step attenuator
• W51 E8364-20055 A22 switch splitter to A36 step attenuator
• W71 E8364-20050 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer
• W70 E8364-20049 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer
• W56 E8364-20052 A39 bias tee to A26 test port 2 coupler
• W55 E8364-20051 A38 bias tee to A25 test port 1 coupler
• W82 E8364-20054 A37 step attenuator to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT
• W84 E8364-20040 PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A39 bias tee
• W81 E8364-20053 A36 step attenuator to PORT 1 SOURCE OUT
• W83 E8364-20039 PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A38 bias tee
2. Route the bias tee control cables through the cable clamps, (item ③), to the rear of the
analyzer for connection to the A16 motherboard later.
3. Reinstall the semirigid cables, (item ④), to the detectors.
Figure 10 Option UNL Cable Installation, Analyzers with Option 014

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Step 7. Lower and Fasten the Receiver Deck and Connect the Bias Tee
Control Cables
Refer to Figure 11 for this procedure.
1. Pull the latch pin (item ②) toward the center of the analyzer to release the receiver deck.
2. Lift the receiver deck to partially lower it, then release the latch pin (item ②). Lower the
receiver deck to its fully lowered position and ensure that the latch pin latches in the
lowered position.
3. With a T-10 TORX driver, install the four screws (item ①) to secure the receiver deck.
4. Connect the bias tee cables to the A16 motherboard connectors as indicated.
5. The dc bias input connectors and fuse holders (fuses included) are already installed on the
rear panel but covered. Using a T-10 TORX driver, remove the four screws from the cover
and remove and discard the cover.
Figure 11 Receiver Deck, Lowering

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Step 8. Replace the Lower Front Panel Overlay (Option 014 Only)
NOTE The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in Table 1 on page 5.
Refer to Figure 12 for this procedure.
1. From the back side of the front panel, use a blunt object in one of the cutouts in the frame
to push the overlay (item ①) and separate it from the front panel.
2. From the front side of the front panel, pull the overlay completely off and discard it.
3. Remove any adhesive remaining on the front panel.
4. Remove the protective backing from the new Option 014 front panel overlay (item ①).
5. Starting from either the left or right side, loosely place the overlay in the recess on the
lower front panel, ensuring that it fits tightly against the recess edges.
6. Once the overlay is in place, press it firmly onto the frame to secure it.
Figure 12 Lower Front Panel Overlay Replacement

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Step 9. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Front Panel Jumpers
(Option 014 Only)
CAUTION Before installing the front panel assembly onto the analyzer, lift and support the
front of the analyzer chassis.
Refer to Figure 13 for this procedure.
1. Tighten all 12 of the front-panel feed-through connectors using a 5/16-in torque wrench set
to 21-in lbs.
2. Reconnect the ribbon cable (item ①) to the A3 front panel interface board.
3. Slide the front panel over the test port connectors being careful to align the power switch
and floppy disk drive to their corresponding front panel cutouts. Ensure that the ribbon
cable ①is located below the fan to prevent it from being damaged by the fan blades.
4. With a T-10 TORX driver, install the eight screws (item ②) in the sides of the frame.
5. Install the six semirigid jumpers (item ③) on the front panel and tighten to 10-in lbs.
Figure 13 Front Panel Assembly Reinstallation

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Step 10. Reinstall the Outer Cover
CAUTION This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles
in the vertical position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the
handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies.
Refer to Figure 14 for this procedure.
1. Slide the cover over the analyzer frame.
2. With a T-20 TORX driver, install the four rear panel feet (item ①) by installing the center
screws (item ②).
3. Slide the four bottom feet (item ③) into position on the cover.
4. With a T-20 TORX driver, install the strap handles (item ④) by installing the screws
(item ⑤) at the ends of the handles.
Figure 14 Outer Cover Reinstallation