Agilent Technologies PNA Series Installation and operation manual

Agilent Part Number: E8364-90024
Printed in USA December 2007
Supersedes print date: September 2007
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2002, 2005, 2007
Installation Note
Reference Mixer Transfer Switch Upgrade Kit
For E8363B/C and E8364B/C PNA Series Microwave Network
Analyzers
Network Analyzer
Model Number
Upgrade Kit
Part Number
E8363B/C and E8364B/C E8364-60107

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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 E8364-90024 3
Contacting Agilent
Assistance with test and measurements needs and information on finding a local Agilent
office are available on the Web at:
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.
About Installing the Upgrade Kit
IMPORTANT Option 081 can only be installed on analyzers with the option
combinations listed below as “Products affected”. If your analyzer does not
have the proper options (as listed below), it will be necessary to install
those options BEFORE installing this option (Option 081).
Description of the Option 081 Reference Mixer Transfer
Switch Upgrade
This upgrade adds two high-speed microwave switches in the reference (R1) channel of the
PNA. These switches are used to switch a reference mixer in and out of the reference channel
signal path during calibration and measurement. This allows the user to easily switch
between standard S-parameter (non-frequency-offset) measurements and frequency offset
measurements that require an external reference mixer.
Products affected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8363B/C and E8364B/C; all option
combinations that include Option 014
Installation to be performed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent service center or personnel
qualified by Agilent
Estimated installation time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 hours
Estimated adjustment time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 hours
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 this list. If any item is missing or damaged, contact
Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 3.
Table 1 Contents of the Upgrade Kit (E8364-60107)
Ref.
Desig. Description Qty Part Number
These parts are for all analyzer options
Installation note (this document) 1 E8364-90024
Machine screw, M3.0 x 6, TORX T-10 (for attaching switch
bracket) 2 0515-0430
Machine screw, M3.0 x 12, TORX T-10 (for attaching A45 and A46
reference switches) 8 0515-0664
Switch bracket 1 E8364-00012
A23 Detector 1 5087-7242
A45, A46 Reference switch 2 5087-7238
Wiring harness, two conductors (for A45 and A46 switches) 2 8121-0966
W95 RF cable, A46 reference switch to A23 channel R1 detector 1 E8364-20119
W96 RF cable, A45 reference switch to A46 reference switch 1 E8364-20127
W97 RF cable, A46 reference switch to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT 1 E8364-20121
W98 RF cable, A45 reference switch to REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN 1 E8364-20123
These parts are for analyzers WITH Options 014 and 080 but WITHOUT Options UNL and 016
W67 RF cable, A25 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM 1 E8364-20156
W68 RF cable, A26 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM 1 E8364-20157
W71 RF cable, REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8364-20153
W99 RF cable, A45 reference switch to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8364-20152
These parts are for analyzers WITH Options UNL, 014, and 080 but WITHOUT Option 016
W71 RF cable, REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer 1 E8364-20155
W99 RF cable, A45 reference switch to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8364-20154
This part is for analyzers with Options UNL, 014, 016, and 080
W99 RF cable, A45 reference switch to A28 channel R1 mixer 1 E8364-20125

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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.
•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 and Equipment Required for the Installation” on page 6 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.
Step 3. Raise the Receiver Deck.
Step 4. Remove the Existing Cables.
Step 5. Replace the A23 Channel R1 Detector.
Step 6. Install the Option 081 Reference Switches.
Step 7. Install the Option 081 Cables.
Step 8. Reinstall the Test Port 1 Coupler and the Receiver Attenuator.
Step 9. Lower and Secure the Receiver Deck.
Step 10. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Front Panel Jumpers.
Step 11. Reinstall the Outer Cover.
Step 12. Enable Option 081.
Step 13. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration.
Tools and Equipment Required for the Installation
CAUTION Use a 5/16-inch 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-inch torque wrench set to 21 in-lbs for these connections.
Equipment Required for Post-Upgrade Adjustments
Description Qty Agilent Part Number
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-inch torque wrench (set to 10 in-lbs) 1 N/A
5/16-inch torque wrench (set to 21 in-lbs) 1 N/A
1-inch torque wrench (set to 72 in-lbs) 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 four rear panel feet (item ①) by removing the center
screws (item ②).
3. Slide the four bottom feet (item ③) off the cover.
4. With a T-20 TORX driver, remove the strap handles (item ④) by loosening the screw
(item ⑤) on each end until the handle is free of the analyzer.
5. Slide the cover off of the frame.
Figure 2 Outer Cover Removal
NOTE The figure above shows the E8363/4B front panel and floppy disk drive.
The E8363/4C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not
include a floppy disk drive.

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Step 2. Remove the Front Panel Assembly
Refer to Figure 3 for this procedure.
1. With 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
NOTE The figure above shows the E8363/4B front panel and floppy disk drive.
The E8363/4C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not
include a floppy disk drive.

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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), that secure the receiver deck.
3. Pull the latch pin (item ②) towards the other side 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 with Hardware Options 014 and 080 Only
Refer to Figure 5 for this portion of the procedure.
Remove the following cables.
• W65 E8364-20047 A23 channel R1 detector to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT
• W67 E8364-20043 A25 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM
• W68 E8364-20044 A26 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM
• W70 E8364-20075 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer
• W71 E8364-20076 REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer
Figure 5 Cable Removal, Analyzers with Options 014 and 080

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Analyzers with Hardware Options UNL, 014, and 080 Only
Refer to Figure 6 for this portion of the procedure.
Remove the following cables.
• W65 E8364-20047 A23 channel R1 detector to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT
• W70 E8364-20176 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer
• W71 E8364-20177 REFEFENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer
Figure 6 Cable Removal, Analyzers with Options UNL, 014, and 080

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Analyzers with Hardware Options UNL, 014, 016, and 080
Refer to Figure 7 for this portion of the procedure.
Remove the following cables.
• W65 E8364-20047 Channel R1 detector to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT
• W70 E8364-20151 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A28 channel R1 mixer
Figure 7 Cable Removal, Analyzers with Options UNL, 014, 016, and 080

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Step 5. Replace the A23 Channel R1 Detector
Refer to Figure 8 for this the procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed
in Table 1 on page 4.
1. Using a 5/16-inch wrench, disconnect cable W3 from the A23 channel R1 detector.
2. Disconnect the stranded control cable (item ①) and the flexible RF cable (item ②) from the
detector.
3. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the two mounting screws (item ③) and remove the
detector from the analyzer.
4. Place the new detector (provided) into position. With a T-10 TORX driver, install the two
mounting screws (item ③) to secure the detector.
5. Using a 5/16-inch torque wrench, connect cable W3 to the new detector.
6. Reconnect the stranded control cable (item ①) and the flexible RF cable (item ②) to the
new detector.
Figure 8 Channel R1 Detector Replacement

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Step 6. Install the Option 081 Reference Switches
Install the A45 Reference Switch
Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in
Table 1 on page 4.
1. Attach one of the reference switches (provided) to the mounting bracket (item ①)
(provided) using four M3.0 x 12 screws (provided).
2. Insert the bracket, with the A45 reference switch attached, into the location shown.
3. With a T-10 TORX driver, install two M3.0 x 6 mounting screws (item ②) (provided) in the
bracket to secure it to the test set deck.
Figure 9 A45 Reference Switch Installation

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Install the A46 Reference Switch
Refer to Figure 10 for this procedure. The new parts referenced in this procedure are listed in
Table 1 on page 4.
Before the A46 reference switch can be installed, the A25 test port 1 coupler and the A43
channel A receiver attenuator (Option 016 only) must be removed.
1. Option 016 only. Remove the A43 channel A receiver attenuator:
a.
Using a 5/16-inch wrench, disconnect the semirigid cables (item ① ) and (item ② ) .
b. With a T-10 TORX driver, loosen the two mounting screws (item ③) and slide the
attenuator toward the rear of the analyzer to remove it from the mounting tabs.
c. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the attenuator and set the attenuator aside for
reinstallation later.
2. Remove the A25 test port 1 coupler:
a. Using a 5/16-inch wrench, disconnect the semirigid cables (item ④) and (item ⑤), if not
previously removed.
b. Using a 1-inch wrench remove the coupler nut (item ⑥).
c. Remove the test port coupler from the analyzer and set it aside for reinstallation later.
3. Place the A46 reference switch (provided) into position and, with a T-10 TORX driver,
install four M3.0 x 12 mounting screws (provided) to secure it to the test set deck.
Figure 10 A46 Reference Switch Installation

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Step 7. Install the Option 081 Cables
Analyzers with Hardware Options 014 and 080 Only
Refer to Figure 11 for this portion of the procedure. The new parts referenced in this
procedure are listed in Table 1 on page 4.
Install the following cables (provided) in the order listed.
• Wire harness 8121-0966 A45 reference switch ①to A16 test set motherboard J31
• Wire harness 8121-0966 A46 reference switch ②to A16 test set motherboard J30
• W96 E8364-20127 A45 reference switch to A46 reference switch
• W97 E8364-20121 A46 reference switch to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT
• W98 E8364-20123 A45 reference switch to REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN
• W99 E8364-20152 A45 reference switch to A28 channel R1 mixer
• W95 E8364-20119 A46 reference switch to A23 channel R1 detector
• W68 E8364-20157 A26 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM
• W71 E8364-20153 REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer
Figure 11 Cable Installation, Analyzers with Options 014 and 080

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Analyzers with Hardware Options UNL, 014, and 080 Only
Refer to Figure 12 for this portion of the procedure. The new parts referenced in this
procedure are listed in Table 1 on page 4.
Install the following cables (provided) in the order listed.
• Wire harness 8121-0966 A45 reference switch ①to A16 test set motherboard J31
• Wire harness 8121-0966 A46 reference switch ②to A16 test set motherboard J30
• W96 E8364-20127 A45 reference switch to A46 reference switch
• W97 E8364-20121 A46 reference switch to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT
• W98 E8364-20123 A45 reference switch to REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN
• W99 E8364-20154 A45 reference switch to A28 channel R1 mixer
• W95 E8364-20119 A46 reference switch to channel R1 detector
• W71 E8364-20155 REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A29 channel R2 mixer
Figure 12 Cable Installation, Analyzers with Options UNL, 014, and 080

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Analyzers with Hardware Options UNL, 014, 016, and 080
Refer to Figure 13 for this portion of the procedure. The new parts referenced in this
procedure are listed in Table 1 on page 4.
Install the following cables (provided) in the order listed.
• Wire harness 8121-0966 A45 reference switch ①to A16 test set motherboard J31
• Wire harness 8121-0966 A46 reference switch ②to A16 test set motherboard J30
• W96 E8364-20127 A45 reference switch to A46 reference switch
• W97 E8364-20121 A46 reference switch to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT
• W98 E8364-20123 A45 reference switch to REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN
• W99 E8364-20125 A45 reference switch to A28 channel R1 mixer
• W95 E8364-20119 A46 reference switch to channel R1 detector
Figure 13 Cable Installation, Analyzers with Options UNL, 014, 016, and 080

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Step 8. Reinstall the Test Port 1 Coupler and the Receiver Attenuator
Refer to Figure 14 for this procedure.
1. Reinstall the A25 test port 1 coupler:
a. Place the test port coupler into position in the analyzer.
b. Using a 1-inch torque wrench reinstall the coupler nut (item ⑥).
c. Using a 5/16-inch torque wrench, reconnect the semirigid cable (item ④) to the coupler.
2. For analyzers with only hardware Options 014 and 080 combined, install the following new
cable (item ⑤):
• W67 E8364-20156 A25 test port 1 coupler to front panel PORT 1 CPLR ARM
3. Option 016 only. Reinstall the A43 channel A receiver attenuator:
a. Reconnect the ribbon cable to the attenuator and slide the attenuator into position in
the mounting tabs.
b. With a T-10 TORX driver, tighten the two mounting screws (item ③) to secure the
attenuator.
c. Using a 5/16-inch torque wrench, reconnect the semirigid cables (item ①) and (item ②).
Figure 14 Test Port Coupler and Receiver Attenuator Reinstallation

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Step 9. Lower and Secure the Receiver Deck
Refer to Figure 15 for this procedure.
1. Pull the latch pin (item ②) towards the other side 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.
Figure 15 Receiver Deck Lowering