Agilent Technologies 8960 Installation and operation manual

© Copyright 2006, Agilent Technologies Inc. Printed in the UK
Revision Date: June 13, 2007
Installation Note
Agilent Technologies 8960 Wireless Communication Test Set
MDC Upgrade for E5515B/C
Kit Part Number: E5515BU-506 and E5515CU-506
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Agilent Technologies 8960 Wireless Communication Test Set
MDC Upgrade for E5515B/C
Kit Part Number: E5515BU-506 and E5515CU-506
Introduction
Installation includes the following major steps:
1. Disassembly
a. Remove the instrument covers.
b. Remove the old Measurement Down Converter.
2. Assembly
a. Install new Measurement Down Converter.
b. Install Option Label
3. Replace covers.
Installation Kit Parts List
Item Qty Description
1 1 Label
2 1 Measurement Down Converter Module
3 1 Installation Instructions (this document)
•Label should have 506 printed on it.
Tools Required
•TORX T-15 and T-20 drivers
Safety Considerations
WARNING Before you disassemble the test set, turn the power switch off and
unplug the power cord. Failure to unplug the test set 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.
Products Affected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5515B/C
Serial Numbers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All
Options Required: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
Applications Supported: . . . . . . . . . . All
To Be Performed By: . . . . . . . . . . . . . (X) Agilent Technologies Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent Technologies
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time: . . . . . . . 0.5 hours
Estimated Verification Time: . . . . . . . 0.5 hours

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Disassembly:
Remove outer cover and top cover for the 8960
1. Remove handles and rear bumpers.
2. Remove the screws on the rear panel holding outer cover.
3. Slide outer cover off.
4. Remove the 26 screws holding the top cover on and remove the cover.
Remove the old boards
1. Remove the old Measurement Down Converter module. Refer to the Replaceable
Parts List (E5515A/B/C/T) in the Troubleshooting and Repair section of the 8960
Assembly Level Repair area at: www.agilent.com/find/8960toolbox for board
location.
Assembly:
Install New Measurement Down Converter Module
1. Install the Measurement Down Converter as per diagram on page 5 of the
Replaceable Parts List document, referred to above.
Install Option Label
1. Install the option label, 7121-7884, on the back of the instrument.
a. Write 506 on the label if blank.
b. Don’t cover up the old option label if the options on the old label are not
also on the new label.
Replace covers:
1. Replace the top cover and secure it with the 26 screws.
2. Slide the outer cover on.
3. Replace the outer cover screws on the rear panel.
4. Attach the rear bumpers and handles.
Adjust and Test and after Upgrade:
1. Turn on the test set and warm up for 30 minutes.
2. Perform the IQ Calibration for SOURCE 1 & 2
3. Perform the Burst Mod Offset 1 Calibration
4. Perform the Digital Average Power calibration
5. Cycle the power on the instrument
6. Perform the Spectrum Monitor Calibration
7. Run the Test Set Verify software www.agilent.com/find/8960toolbox to verify the test set
after the upgrade.
Q
uestions and concerns
:
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Technologies Support:
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Web: www.agilent.com/find/8960support