Fluke 6060B User manual

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NOTE
This manual documents the Model G060B and Its assemblies at the revision levels identified In Section 7A.
If your instrument contains assemblies with different revision letters, it wilt be necessary for you to either
update or backdatethis manual. Refer to the supplemental change/errata sheetfor newer assemblies, or
to the backdating information in Section 7
A
for older assemblies.
6060B
SYNTHESIZED RF SIGNAL GENERATOR
Instruction Manual
P/N 792697
February 1986
«1986. John FluKe Mfg. Ca, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Utho in U.S.A

Table of Contents
SECTION TITLE PAGE
1INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS M
M. INTRODUCTION 1-1
1-2. UNPACKING THE GENERATOR 1-1
1,-3. SAFETY 1-1
M. OPERATOR INFORMATION CARD 1-2
1-5. GENERATOR DESCRIPTION 1-2
1-6. Controller Functions 1-2
1-10. Frequency 1-3
1-11, Reference 1-3
1-12. Amplitude 1-3
i-13. Modulation 1-3
1-14. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 1-4
1-15. RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT M
1-
16. MNEMONICS 1-4
M7. SIGNAL generator SPECIFICATIONS M
2INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 2-1
2-
1. INTRODUCTION 2-1
2-2. INITIAL INSPECTION 2-1
2-3. SETTING UP THE GENERATOR 2-1
2-4. Line Power Requirements 2-1
2-5. Line Voltage and Fuse Selection 2-1
2-6. IEEE-488 Address 2-2
2-7. RACK OR BENCH MOUNTING THE GENERATOR 2-2
2-8. GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION 2-3
2-9. Familiarization 2-3
2-10. Local Versus Remote Operation 2-3
2-11. Power-On Sequence 2-3
2-12. Changing Output Parameters 2-3
2-1 3, Function Entry 2-9
2-14, Bright-Digit Edit Operation 2-11
2-15. Step Operation 2-11
2-16. Status and Clear Entries 2-12
2-17. RF Output On/Off 2-12
2-18. Modulation On/Off and Rate 2-12
2-19. Memory 2-12
2-20. Special Function 2-13
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SECTION TITLE
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2-22.
2-23.
2-24.
2-25.
2-26.
2-27.
2-28.
2-29.
2-30.
2-31.
2-32.
2-33.
2-34.
2-35.
2-36.
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2-52.
2-60.
2-63.
2-69.
OPERATING REFERENCE MATERIAL
Amplitude and Frequency Entry
Amplitude Fixed Range
Amplitude Units Conversion
Bright-Digit Edit Entry
Memory Entry
Modulation Entry
Relative Function
RF Output On/Off Entry
Special Function Entry
Status and Clear Entry
Step Entry
REMOTE operation (IEEE488 INTERFACE) .
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Setting Up The IEEE488 Interface
Programming Commands
Programming Examples
Interface Functions
Address Mode
Talk-Only Mode
Listen-Only Mode
Command Syntax
Command Descriptions
Command Processing
Timing Data
Power-on Conditions
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2-13
2-13
2-16
2-17
2-17
2-19
2-20
2-22
2-23
2-24
2-24
2-26
2-27
2-28
2-29
2-29
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2-60
2-61
2-63
3THEORY OF OPERATION
3-1. INTRODUCTION
3-2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
3-3. Front Section
34. Module Section
3-5. Rear Section
3-6. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION .
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3-7. Level
3-8. Amplitude Modulation
3-9. Frequency
3-10. Frequency Modulation
3-1 1. SOFTWARE OPERATION
3-12. User Interface
3-13. Amplitude Control
3-14. Attenuators
3-15, Level DAC
3-16. Temperature Compensation
3-17, Reverse Power Protector ........
3-18. Frequency Reference Control
3-19. Frequency Control
3-20. Modulation On/Off
3-21, Modulation Frequency
3-22. Amplitude Modulation
3-23. Frequency Modulation
3-24. FM Deviation
3-25. Self Test
3-26, Service Special Functions
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3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-2
3-2
3-2
3-3
3-3
3-3
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3-5
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-6
3-6
3-6
3-6
3-7
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TABLE OF CONTENTS, continued
SECTION TITLE PAGE
3-27. Status Signals 3-7
3-28. DETAILED CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 3-8
3-29. FRONT SECTION, Al 3-8
3-30. Display PCA, AlAl 3-9
3-37. Switch PCB, A1A2 3-9
3-38. MODULE SECTION, A2 3-10
3-39. Synthesizer PCA, A2A1 3-10
3-50. VCOPCA, A2A2 3-18
3-51. Output PCA, A2A4 3-19
3-57. Attenuator PCA, A2A5 3-22
3-58. Controller PCA, A2A7 3-23
3-67. REAR SECTION, A3 3-25
3-68. Power Supply PCA, A3A1 3-25
3-69. Sub-Harmonic Reference (Part of A2AI) 3-26
3-70. NON VOLATILE MEMORY A2A8 3-26
3-71. Power Circuit 3-26
3-
72. Memory Control .-3-26
4MAINTENANCE 4-1
4-
1. INTRODUCTION 4-1
4-2. SERVICE METHODS 4-1
4-3. Fluke Service 4-1
44. Module Replacement 4-1
4-5. Parts Replacement 4-1
4A PERFORMANCE TESTS 4A-1
4A-1. INTRODUCTION 4A-1
4A-2. TEST EQUIPMENT 4A-1
4A-3. POWER-ON TEST 4A-3
4A4. SYNTHESIS TEST 4A-3
4A-5. HIGH-LEVEL ACCURACY TEST 4A4
4A-6. MID-LEVEL ACCURACY TEST 4A-6
4A-7. LOW-LEVEL ACCURACY TEST 4A-7
4A-8. ALTERNATE-LEVEL ACCURACY TEST 4A-8
4A-9. OUTPUT LEAKAGE TEST 4A-9
4A-10. ALTERNATE OUTPUT LEAKAGE TEST 4A-10
4A-I1. HARMONIC AND SPURIOUS TEST 4A-11
4A-12. MODULATION TESTS 4A-12
4A-I3. SWR TESTS 4A-17
4B ACCESS PROCEDURES 4B-1
4B-L INTRODUCTION 4B-1
4B-2. LOCATION OF MAJOR ASSEMBLIES 4B-1
4B-3. ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS 4B-I
4B4. Removing the Front Section Assembly, A14B-1
4B-5. Removing the Rear Section Assembly, A3 4B-2
4B-6. Removing the Synthesizer Board, A2A1 4B-2
4B-7. Removing the Output Board, A2A4 4B-2
4B-8. Removing the Attenuator/ RPF A2A5 Assembly 4B-2
4B-9. Removing the VCO Board, A2A1 4B-2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS, continued
SECTION TITLE PAGE
4C CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS 4C-1
4C-1. INTRODUCTION 4C-1
4C-2. SAFETY 4C-1
4C-3. POWER SUPPLY, A3A1, ADJUSTMENT 4C-1
4C4. DISPLAYASSEMBLY,A1A1, ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ... 4C-2
4C-5. OUTPUT ASSEMBLY, A2A4, ADJUSTMENT 4C-4
4C-6. SYNTHESIZER ASSEMBLY, A2AI ADJUSTMENT 4C-10
4D troubleshooting and repair 4D-1
4D-1.
4D-2.
4D-3.
4D-5.
4D-6.
4D-7.
4D-8.
4D^9.
4D-10.
4D-11.
4D-I2.
4D-13.
4D-14.
4D-15.
4D-16.
4D-17.
4D-22.
4D-23.
4D-24.
4D-25.
4D-26.
4D-27.
4D-28.
4D-29.
4D-30.
4D-3L
4D-32.
4D-33.
4D-34,
4D-35.
4D-36.
4D-37.
4D-38.
4D-39.
4D40,
4D-41.
4D42.
4D-t3.
4D-44.
4D-45.
4D-46.
4D-47.
4D-49.
INTRODUCTION
MODULE REPLACEMENT
Power Supply PCA, A3A1
Synthesizer PCA, A2AI .......................
VCOPCA, A2A2
Output PCA, A2A4
Controller PCA, A2A7
Display PCA, AlAl
Attenuator/ RPP PCA A2A5 ...................
IEEE-^88 PCA, A3A3
Non-Volatile Memory PCA, A2A8
PARTS REPLACEMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
Service Special Functions
UNCAL Conditions
Self Test Description
Check Output Signal
Auxiliary Power Supply, PCA, A3A2
Check Power Supply Voltages
DIGITAL AND CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING
Control Activity
Latch Control
Microprocessor Kernel ....................
Power Reset
Microprocessor Inputs
IEEE4SS Interrupt
Microprocessor Bus
Address Decoder
Display and Controls
SYNTHESIZER TROUBLESHOOTING
Reference Circuitry Check
Main Phase Lock Loop
Sub-Synthesizer and HET (800 MHz), 40-MHz Loop
FM Circuitry
LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING
Output Assembly Test Point Signal Information
ATTENUATOR LEVEL CONTROL
Attenuator Check .
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Unleveled Condition
AM TROUBLESHOOTING
Internal/ External AM
ALC Loop Control Voltage
Detector Linearity
RPP Control
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4D-1
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