Agilent Technologies ESG-D Series Quick start guide

Part Number E4400-90214
Printed in USA October 2004
Supersedes July 2000
Installation Note
Agilent Technologies ESG-D and ESG-DP Series
Signal Generators Option UND Upgrade
Kit Part Numbers E4400-60166 and E4400-60181
Models: E4430B, E4431B, E4432B, E4433B, E4434B,
E4435B, E4436B and E4437B

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Installation Note E4400-90214 3
Standard ESG-D to Option UND Upgrade Kit
Introduction
This installation note contains instructions for installing Option UND, the dual arbitrary waveform
generator, in a standard ESG-D or ESG-DP signal generator. This note applies to two kits. The kit used
is determined by the options installed. The kits are identified and described below.
Perform this installation in its entirety and in the order presented.
Product Affected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ESG-D and ESG-DP Series Signal Generators
Models Affected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4430B, E4431B, E4432B, E4433B, E4434B,
E4435B, E4436B and E4437B
Serial Numbers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All
To Be Performed By: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (X) Agilent Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent Technologies
(X) Customer
Estimated Installation Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 hours
Estimated Verification Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 hour
Kit Part Number Description
E4400-60166 Installs Option UND in signal generators
without Options UN3/4 or UN8/9 installed.
E4400-60181 Installs Options UND in signal generators
equipped with Option UN3/4 or UN8/9.

4 Installation Note E4400-90214
Upgrade Kit E4400-60166
(For Signal Generators without Options UN3/4 or UN8/9)
The tools and kit contents required to install the Option UND upgrade for signal generators not
equipped with Options UN3/4 or UN8/9 are described below.
Tools Required
❏T-10 TORX screwdriver
❏T-15 TORX screwdriver
❏Break away torque wrench, 9 in-lbs
❏Ratchet, 21 in-lbs
❏Socket, 9/16
❏Socket, 3/8
❏Hand torque driver, 9 in-lbs, socket 9/32
❏Hand torque driver, 6 in-lbs, socket 3/16
❏Scissors
WARNING Before you disassemble the signal generator, 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.

Installation Note E4400-90214 5
Upgrade Kit E4400-60166 Contents
Item
Quantity
Description Part
Number
Std(No
Opt’sa)
a Implies no other digital hardware installed.
UN7
1 1 0 This installation note E4400-90214
2 1 1 Dual arbitrary waveform generator board E4400-60187
3 1 0 Rear-panel interface board E4400-60145
4 1 0 Rear panel (Option UND) E4400-00031
5 1 0 W3, DATA to motherboard or
DATA to Data Generator (A8J2) (Option UN3/4 or UN8/9) 8120-5063
6 1 0 W4, DATA CLOCK to motherboard or
DATA CLOCK to Data Generator (A8J1) (Option UN3/4 or UN8/9) 8120-5063
7 1 0 W5, SYMBOL SYNC to motherboard or
SYMBOL SYNC to Data Generator (A8J3) (Option UN3/4 or UN8/9) 8120-5063
8 1 0 W15, dual arbitrary waveform generator (A5J3) to BASEBAND
GEN REF IN (13 MHz) 8120-5055
9 1 0 W16, dual arbitrary waveform generator (A5J2) to Q OUT 8120-5055
10 1 0 W17, dual arbitrary waveform generator (A5J1) to I OUT 8120-5055
11 1 0 W18, rear-panel interface board (A17) to dual arbitrary waveform
generator (A5P1) ribbon cable 8120-8458
12 1 1 W24, for future use with Options UND and UN3/4 or
Options UND and UN8/9 E4400-20131
13 11 0 Washer, lock 0.4721D 2190-0102
14 3 0 Washer, lock 0.4091D 3050-1919
15 14 0 Nut, hex 15/32-32 2950-0035
16 3 0 Plug, hole 0.500D 6960-0002
17 1 0 Label, Option UND serial number 7120-1232
18 1 0 Label, front-panel overlay-connectors (Option UND) E4400-80006
19 1 0 Safety solvent cleaner 8500-6269
20 1 0 Firmware Upgrade Kit E4400-60230
21 1 0 W25, INT Q coax cable A14P103 to Daughter board A15J8 8120-8748
22 1 0 W26, INT I coax cable A14P102 to Daughter board A15J9 8120-8748
23b
b For ESG-DP Models E4434B, E4435B, E4436B and E4437B.
1 0 W25, INT Q coax cable A14P103 to Daughter board A15J8 8120-8781
24b10 W26, INT I coax cable A14P102 to Daughter board A15J9 8120-8781

6 Installation Note E4400-90214
Upgrade Kit E4400-60181
(For Signal Generators Equipped with Options UN3/4 or UN8/9)
The tools and kit contents required to install the Option UND upgrade for signal generators equipped
with Options UN3/4 or UN8/9 are described below.
Tools Required
❏T-10 TORX screwdriver
❏T-15 TORX screwdriver
❏Scissors
WARNING Before you disassemble the signal generator, 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.
Upgrade Kit E4400-60181 Contents
Item
Quantity
Description Part
Number
Std(No
Opt’s) UN7 UN3/4
or
UN8/9
1 1 0 0 This installation note E4400-90214
2 1 1 1 Dual arbitrary waveform generator board E4400-60187
3 1 1 1 W24, baseband generator-13 MHz (A7J3) to dual arbitrary
waveform generator-13 MHz (A5J4) E4400-20131
4 1 0 0 Label, Option UND serial number 7120-1232
5 1 0 0 Firmware Upgrade Kit E4400-60230
6 1 0 0 W25, INT Q coax cable A14P103 to Daughter board A15J8 8120-8748
7 1 0 0 W26, INT I coax cable A14P102 to Daughter board A15J9 8120-8748
8a
a For ESG-DP Models E4434B, E4435B, E4436B and E4437B.
1 0 0 W25, INT Q coax cable A14P103 to Daughter board A15J8 8120-8781
9a1 0 0 W26, INT I coax cable A14P102 to Daughter board A15J9 8120-8781

Installation Note E4400-90214 7
Functionality Check
This procedure verifies that the signal generator powers up and that the internal instrument check
does not identify any errors. The internal check returns an error message if a problem is detected.
1. Turn the signal generator’s power switch on. The green LED will light. Let the signal generator
warm up for 5 minutes.
2. Cycle the power to the signal generator. The green LED lights again and the signal generator
performs a check.
3. When the display is illuminated, check to see if the ERR annunciator is displayed.
NOTE For signal generators with Option 1E5, ERROR 514,Reference Oven Cold will
occur whenever the signal generator is first connected to the AC line power. This
error cannot be cleared from the error queue until the internal reference has
warmed up (approximately 5 minutes).
4. If the ERR annunciator is displayed, review the error messages in the queue by pressing Utility >
Error Info. The first error message in the queue will be shown in the text area of the display. Refer to
the service guide for information about the error message.
If there is more than one error message (each message will be designated as 1 of n, 2 of n, etc.),
continue pressing the View Next Error Message softkey until you have seen all of the messages.
5. When you have resolved all of the error messages, press ClearErrorQueue(s)to delete the messages,
then restart this procedure at step two.

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Installation Procedure
Remove the signal generator covers
1. Turn the signal generator’s power switch off and disconnect the line cord.
2. Refer to Figure 1 on page 8. Remove the four bottom feet (item 3).
3. 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 rear feet (item 4) from the signal generator by removing the four screws (item 5)
that secure them.
5. Slide the signal generator top cover (item 6) off the back of the signal generator.
6. Refer to Figure 2 on page 9. Remove the 11 screws (item 1) that secure the top chassis cover (item 2)
and remove it.
7. If Options UN3/4 or UN8/9 are installed, proceed to “Install the Option UND Board Assembly
(Options UN3/4 or UN8/9 Installed)” on page 17.
Figure 1 Top Cover Removal

Installation Note E4400-90214 9
Figure 2 Top Chassis Cover Removal
Remove the Standard Signal Generator Rear Panel
1. Refer to Figure 3 on page 10. Remove the 15 screws (item 2) that secure the bottom chassis cover
(item 3) and lift the chassis cover off.
2. Refer to Figure 4 on page 11. Disconnect A16W1 from the power supply (A4). Access to A16W1 can
be gained through an opening in the bottom of the power supply shield (item 1, Figure 3).

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Figure 3 Bottom Chassis Cover Removal
3. Refer to Figure 4 on page 11. Remove the nuts and washers that secure the five BNC connectors
(item 2).
4. Remove the hex screws and washers that secure the AUXILIARY INTERFACE (item 3) and GPIB
(item 4) connectors to the rear panel.
5. Remove the 10 screws (item 5) that secure the rear panel to the signal generator chassis.
6. Remove the two screws and the bracket from top of the rear chassis. Save the bracket.
7. Disconnect the COHERENT CARRIER CABLE (W12) from the rear panel.
8. Pull the rear panel assembly away from the signal generator chassis.

Installation Note E4400-90214 11
Figure 4 Removing the Rear Panel and Rear Panel Parts

12 Installation Note E4400-90214
Removing Rear Panel Parts
1. Refer to Figure 4 on page 11. Remove the nut (not shown) that attaches the green ground wire
(A16W2) to the rear panel and remove the screws securing the line module (item 6).
2. Remove the chain screw securing the COHERANT CARRIER dust cap (item 7).
3. Remove the nut (not shown) from the COHERANT CARRIER connector (item 8) and remove the RF
connector.
4. Remove the nut (not shown) securing the serial tag (item 9) and remove the serial tag.
Assemble the Option UND Rear Panel
1. Refer to Figure 5 on page 13. Attach the A17 rear-panel interface to the Option UND rear panel
with the eight washers and hex nuts. Torque to 21 in-lbs.
2. Refer to Figure 4 on page 11. Assemble the COHERENT CARRIER connector to the rear panel
using the washer and hex nut. Torque to 21 in-lbs.
3. Attach the COHERENT CARRIER cap and chain screw to the rear panel. Torque to 9 in-lbs.
4. Insert W15 into the rear-panel hole for the BASEBAND GEN REF IN connector. Secure the cable
using a washer and hex nut. Torque to 21 in-lbs.
5. Insert W16 into the rear-panel hole for the Q-OUT connector. Secure the cable using a washer and
hex nut. Torque to 21 in-lbs.
6. Insert W17 into the rear-panel hole for the I-OUT connector. Secure the cable using a washer and
hex nut. Torque to 21 in-lbs.
7. Insert three hole plugs into the three remaining rear-panel holes.
8. Refer to Figure 4 on page 11. Reinstall the serial tag. Torque to 9 in-lbs.
9. Reinstall the line module using the two flat-head screws. Make certain that the ground plug is
pointed down. Torque to 9 in-lbs.
10. Reinstall the nut that attaches the green ground wire (A16W2) from the line module to the ground
stud on the rear panel. Torque to 9 in-lbs.

Installation Note E4400-90214 13
Figure 5 Rear panel assembly
Install the Option UND Rear Panel
1. Refer to Figure 4 on page 11. Attach the new Option UND rear panel to the signal generator chassis
with the 10 screws (item 5). Torque to 9 in-lbs.
2. Reinstall the hex screws and washers for the AUXILIARY INTERFACE. Torque to 6 in-lbs.
3. Reinstall the hex screws and washers for the GPIB connector. Torque to 9 in-lbs.
4. Reinstall the nuts and washers securing the BNC connectors at the base of the rear panel.Torque to
21 in-lbs.
5. Reconnect the nut connecting the COHERENT CARRIER cable (W12) to the rear panel. Torque to
9in-lbs.
6. Reconnect A16W1 to the A4 power supply.
7. Reconnect the bracket at the rear of the signal generator using the two bracket screws.
8. Refer to Figure 3 on page 10. Reinstall the bottom chassis cover with the 15 cover screws. Torque to
9 in-lbs.

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Modify the Front Panel
CAUTION Follow all precautions and directions for the safety solvent cleaner.
1. Refer to Figure 6 on page 15. Remove the nut and washer that secure the front panel I INPUT
connector to W1.
2. Remove the nut and washer that secure the front panel Q input connector to W2.
3. Remove the existing INPUT overlay from the left side of the front panel. Use the safety solvent
cleaner, included in the kit, to remove any remaining glue from the front panel.
4. Align the Option UND overlay with the connector holes. Install the overlay by pressing firmly from
the center outward (this prevents air bubbles from forming).
5. Reinstall W1 in the I input connector hole (now located at the top). Attach it to the BNC with a hex
nut and spring washer. Torque to 21 in-lbs.
6. Reinstall W2 in the Q input connector hole. Attach it to the BNC with a hex nut and spring washer.
Torque to 21 in-lbs.
7. Install W3 in the DATA hole. Attach it to the BNC with a hex nut and spring washer. Torque to 21
in-lbs.
8. Install W4 in the DATA CLOCK hole. Attach it to the BNC with a hex nut and spring washer.
Torque to 21 -in-lbs.
9. Install W5 in the SYMBOL SYNC hole. Attach it to the BNC with a hex nut and spring washer.
Torque to 21 in-lbs.
10. Route all five cables through the cable clamps on the back of the front panel and through the
circular grommet in the center of the chassis.

Installation Note E4400-90214 15
Figure 6 Front Panel

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Install Option UND Board Assembly (Options UN3/4 or UN8/9 Not Installed)
1. Cut out a single Option UND label and attach it to the serial tag option location on the rear panel.
This identifies the signal generator as having Option UND installed.
2. Refer to Figure 7 on page 17 and the Cable Routing Table on page 19. Insert the A5 dual arbitrary
waveform generator board into the motherboard connector labeled A14J1.
3. Connect the ribbon cable, W18, from the A17 rear-panel interface board to the A5 dual arbitrary
waveform generator board.
4. Connect W17 from the A5J1 connector on the A5 dual arbitrary waveform generator board to
I-OUT on the rear panel.
5. Connect W16 from the A5J2 connector on the A5 dual arbitrary waveform generator board to
Q-OUT on the rear panel.
6. Connect W15 from the A5J3 connector on the A5 dual arbitrary waveform generator board to the
BASEBAND GEN REF IN connector on the rear panel.
NOTE Refer to the CONNECTOR/CABLE DIAGRAM on the signal generator’s RF MODULE CAGE
and Figures 7, 8 or 9 on pages 17 and 18 of this installation note for the cable locations. The
connector locations (A14P5, A14P6, etc.) are labeled on the A14 motherboard.
7. Connect W3 from DATA to motherboard connector A14P5.
8. Connect W4 from DATA CLOCK to motherboard connector A14P6.
9. Connect W5 from SYMBOL SYNC to motherboard connector A14P7.
10. Connect W26 from motherboard A14P102 to daughter board A15J9 INT I.
11. Connect W25 from motherboard A14P103 to daughter board A15J8 INT Q.
12. Verify cable routings then proceed to “Installing and Verifying the New Firmware” on page 20.

Installation Note E4400-90214 17
Figure 7 Cable Locations (Option UN3/4 or UN8/9 Not Installed)
Install the Option UND Board Assembly (Options UN3/4 or UN8/9 Installed)
1. Cut out a single Option UND label and attach it to the serial tag option location on the rear panel.
This identifies the signal generator as having Option UND installed.
2. Refer to Figure 8 on page 18 and the Cable Routing table on page 19. Insert the A5 dual arbitrary
waveform generator board into the motherboard connector labeled A14J1.
3. Connect the ribbon cable, W18, from the A17 rear-panel interface board to the A5 dual arbitrary
waveform generator board (if Options UN3/4 are installed) or the A7 real-time I/Q baseband
generator (if Option UN8/9 is installed).
4. Disconnect W17 from A7J1 I OUT on the A7 baseband generator board and connect it to
A5J1 I OUT on the A5 dual arbitrary waveform generator board.
5. Disconnect W16 from A7J2 Q OUT on the A7 baseband generator board and connect it to
A5J2 Q OUT on the A5 dual arbitrary waveform generator board.
6. Disconnect W15 from A7J3 (13 MHz) on the A7 baseband generator board and connect it to
A5J3 on the A5 dual arbitrary waveform generator board.
7. Connect W24 between A5J4 and A7J3 (13 MHz).
8. See Figure 8 and Figure 9 on page 18 to verify cable routings.

18 Installation Note E4400-90214
Figure 8 Cable Locations (Options UN8/9 Installed)
Figure 9 Cables W25 and W26

Installation Note E4400-90214 19
Cable Routing (front to rear)
Cable Description Reference
Designator Color
Numbera
a Cable color numbers appear in the CONNECTOR/CABLE DIAGRAM located on the top of
the RF MODULE CAGE on the inside cover of the signal generator.
Connection
Point to Point
Option UN8 Only (Figure 8 on page 18)
RIBBON CABLE
INTERCONNECT W19 –A7P300 to A8P3
RIBBON CABLE
INTERCONNECT W27 –A7P10 to A8P4
BASEBAND GEN REF IN W15 8 Rear Panel to A7P403
Q OUT W16 9 Rear Panel to A7P404
I OUT W17 09 Rear Panel to A7P405
DATA W3 5 Front Panel to A14P5
SYMBOL SYNC W5 6 Front Panel to A14P7
DATA CLOCK W4 7 Front Panel to A14P6
REAR PANEL INTERFACE
CABLE W18 – Rear Panel Interface (A17) to A8P2
INT Q W25 05 Daughter Board (A15) to A14P103
INT I W26 06 Daughter Board (A15) to A14P102
Option UN8 & Option UN7 (Figure 8 on page 18)
RIBBON CABLE BERT, REAR
PANEL A18W1 –Rear Panel to A6P4
BER GATE IN W21 –Rear Panel to A6P3
BER CLK IN W22 –Rear Panel to A6P2
BER DATA IN W23 –Rear Panel to A6P1
Option UN8/9 (Figure 8 on page 18)
BASEBAND 13 MHz W24 –A5J4 to A7J3
BASEBAND GEN REF W15 –Rear Panel to A5J3
Q OUT W16 –Rear Panel to A5J2
I OUT W17 –Rear Panel to A5J1
REAR PANEL INTERFACE
CABLE W18 –Rear Panel Interface (A17) to A5P1

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Installing and Verifying the New Firmware
1. Install the new firmware by following the instructions in the firmware upgrade installation note.
2. Perform the verification procedure described in the firmware upgrade installation note.
Activate Option UND
1. Connect the line cord to the signal generator and turn the signal generator line switch on. Let the
signal generator warm up for at least 30 minutes.
2. Press Preset > Utility > Instrument Adjustments > Hardware Options.
3. Highlight Option UND by using the arrow keys, or front-panel knob.
4. Press Select Item. An Xwill be placed in the “selected” column.
5. Press Proceed With Reconfiguration > Confirm Change to install Option UND. The signal generator
will reboot and return to factory preset conditions.
Reinstall the Signal Generator top chassis and top covers
1. Turn the signal generator’s power switch off and disconnect the line cord.
2. Refer to Figure 2 on page 9. Reinstall the signal generator top chassis cover with the 11 top chassis
cover screws. Torque the screws to 9 in-lbs.
3. Slide the signal generator cover onto the chassis.
4. Replace the four rear feet. Torque the rear feet screws to 21 in-lbs.
5. Replace the bottom four feet.
6. Replace the two strap handles with the four strap handle screws. Torque to 21 in-lbs.
Calibrate the Signal Generator and Verify Performance
1. Turn the signal generator on.
2. Press Preset > Utility > Instrument Adjustments > Hardware Options > Calibrate Selected Items.
3. Press Start Calibration and Store Results. The calibration takes several minutes.
4. Perform the “Dual Arbitrary Waveform Generator Check” located in the Performance Tests section
of the calibration guide for your signal generator.
NOTE If you get an error message, please refer to the Error Messages Guide, E4400-90333, for an
explanation of the error message. The Error Messages Guide can be found online at:
http://www.agilent.com/find/esg.