HP 11869A User manual

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This manual applies directly to HP Model 11869A RF
Plug-in Adapter having serial number prefix 2227A
With changes described in Section VII, this manual also
applies to instruments with serial number prefixes lower
than 2227A.
For additional information about serial numbers, refer
to INSTRUMENTS COVERED BY MANUAL in
Section I.
©Copyright HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 1983
1400 FOUNTAIN GROVE PARKWAY, SANTA ROSA, CA 95404 U.S.A.
MANUAL PART NO. 11889-90006
Microfiche Part No. 11889-90007
Printed: MARCH 1983

SAFETY CONS!DERATIONS
GENERAL
This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety
markings and instructions before operation. This product has been designed and tested in
accordance with international standards.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Instruction manual symbol: the product will be marked with this symbol
when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual (refer to
Table of Contents).
Indicates hazardous voltages.
Indicates earth (ground) terminal.
The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure,
practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed could result in
personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met
The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. Do
not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met
WARNING I
Any servicing, adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed only by qualified
personnel.
Adjustments described in this manual may be performed with power supplied to the product while
protective covers are removed. Energy available at many points may, if contacted, result in personal
injury.
A
±
WARNING
CAUTION
SERVICING

BEAR PANEL GABLES
Blue- FREQ REF
White - EXT ALC
Grey- PULSE IN
Violet - FM INPUT
(Factory Installed)
LATCH-HANDLE
(HP 11869-60007)
KIT
■ LU
(HP 11869-60012)
(HP 11869-60015)
^rrar
s>-4 a
(HP 11869-60014)
jr -1
(HP 11869-60013)
OPTION 006
AUX OUT CONNECTOR AND CABLE
(For instruments with rear panel AUX OUTPUT)
Figure 1 -1. HP Model 11869A RF PIug- in Adapter and Accessories

Model 11869A
General Information
SECTION
?
-a.
1”1. INTRODUCTION
1-2. This Operating and Service Manual contains information required
to install, operate, test, and service the Hewlett-Packard model
11869A RF Plug-In Adapter. Figure 1-1 shows the model 11869A and the
latch handle and standard BNC Plug-In interconnect cables shipped
with the instrument. Also shown in Figure 1-1 are the semi-rigid
rear-panel AUX OUT cable and connector for the model 86290 Plug-Ins.
1-3. This Manual is divided into eight sections, which provide the
following informations
a. SECTION I, GENERAL INFORMATION, includes a brief description of
the instrument, the operating characteristics, safety
considerations, optional extras available, and a list of
recommended test equipment.
b. SECTION II, INSTALLATION, provides instructions for initial
inspection, preparation for use, installation, storage,
packaging, and shipment.
c. SECTION III, OPERATION, presents information concerning the
operating controls of the instrument.
d. SECTION IV, PERFORMANCE TESTS, presents procedures to verify that
the instrument is functioning correctly.
e. SECTION V, ADJUSTMENTS. There are no electrical adjustments in
the 11869A.
f. SECTION VI, REPLACEABLE PARTS, provides information required to
order all replaceable parts and assemblies.
g. SECTION VII, MANUAL BACKDATING CHANGES, provides backdating
information to make this Manual compatible with earlier shipment
configurations.
h. SECTION VIII, SERVICE, provides a key to component symbology, a
table of mnemonics, an overall block diagram, circuit
descriptions, schematic diagrams, component location diagrams,
and troubleshooting information.
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General Information
Model 11869A
1-4. SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
1-5. There are no specifications for the model 11869A Adapter. Table
1-1 lists supplemental characteristics,, which are not specifications
but typical characteristics included as information for the user.
1-6. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1-7. General
1-8. The model 11869A is a Safety Class 1 instrument and has been
manufactured and tested according to international safety standards.
1-9. Service
1-10. Although the instrument has been manufactured in accordance
with international safety standards, this Manual contains
information, cautions, and warnings which must be observed to ensure
safe operation and to avoid damage to the instrument. Warnings and
cautions appear where appropriate throughout the Manual. Service
should be performed only by qualified personnel.
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Model 11869A
General Information
Table 1 -1. Supplemental Characteristics of the HP 11869A (1 of 2)
11869A Adapter
The 11869A RF Plug-In Adapter provides the electrical and
mechanical interface between the model 8350A Sweep Oscillator
Mainframe and an 86200 series RF Plug-In. All of the 8350A’s
standard operating features including HP-IB remote programming are
available. However, functions specific to the Plug-In (OUTPUT POWER
LEVEL, RF ON/OFF, etc.) cannot be controlled or remotely programmed
by the 8350A Mainframe.
Option 004 (Rear-Panel RF Output)
The 11869A Option 004 is designed for use with 86200 series Option
004 Plug-Ins (with rear-panel RF OUTPUT). The 11869A Option 004 is
supplied with two pre-shaped semi-rigid coax cables with mating
connectors to extend the RF OUT from the rear panel of the Plug-In
to the rear panel of the 11869A Adapter, and with a Type-N(f)
output connector. Two different RF OUT cables are supplied to match
different Plug-In models (see Figure 1-3).
Option 006 (Rear-Panel AUX OUT Connector)
The 11869A Option 006 is designed for use with 86200 series
Plug-Ins which have a rear-panel auxiliary output. The Option 006
is supplied with a pre-shaped semi-rigid cable to extend the AUX
OUT from the rear panel of the Plug-In to the rear panel of the
11869A Adapter, and with a Type-N(f) output connector (see Figure
1-1). If the Plug-In is an Option 004 Plug-In (rear-panel RF
output) which also has a rear-panel auxiliary output, the 11869A
Adapter used is an Option 004 and Option 006.
Rear Panel Description
On the rear panel of the 11869A are five hole plugs that can be
removed to allow connections to be made through the rear panel to
the rear panel of the Plug-In. For user convenience the holes are
labeled; AUX OUT, EXT ALC IN, RF OUT, PULSE IN, and FREQ REF.
Three short BNC interconnect cables are supplied to extend the
Plug-In EXT ALC IN, PULSE IN, and FREQ REF to the rear panel of the
11869A Adapter for external access. A BNC-to-SMD cable is installed
for connection of the 8350A FM INPUT signal through the Adapter to
the rear panel of the Plug-In.
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General Information
Model 11869A
Table 1~L Supplemental Characteristics of the HP 11869A (2 of 2)
Plag-ln Compatibility with the 11869A/S350A
The 11869A Adapter attaches to the back of the 86200 series Plug-In
and provides connections to the 8350A Mainframe, The Plug-In
Identification Switch on the 11869A top panel is coded to interface
the individual Plug-In with the 8350A. The Modulation Select Switch
on the 11869A Connector Board selects the correct path for the
squarewave modulation signal from the 8350A for use with each
Plug-In.
The following Plug-Ins will operate in the 835QA Mainframe by using
the 11869A Adapter,
MODEL
FREQUENCY RAMGE
86220A
.01-1.3 GHz
86222A/B
.01-2.4 GHz
86230B
1,8-4.2 GHz
86235A
1.7-4,3 GHz
86240A/B
2-8.4 GHz
86240C
3.6-8.6 GHz
86241A
3.2-6.5 GHz
86242A/C/D
5,9-9.0 GHz
86245A
5,9-12.4 GHz
862 5 0A/B/C/D
8.0-12.4 GHz
86260A
12.4-18 GHz
8 6 290 A
2-18 GHz
86290B/C
2-18.6 GHz
86290A/B Opt, HQ8
2-22 GHz
Special Plug-Ins
For factory modified 88200 series Plug-Ins with non-standard
frequency coverage a special PROM must be inserted in the 11869A
Adapter. Consult your local HP Sales and Service Office for
information about the PROM to be used in a specific Plug-In,
Plug-Ins Mot Compatible with the 1X869A Adapter
The 862IB RF Drawer and the 86300 series RF Modules are not
compatible with the 11869A and will not operate in the 8350A
Mainframe.
Furnished
Three BNC interconnect cables for extending the Plug-In rear panel
inputs/outputs to the Adapter rear panel? a BNC to SMD cable
(factory installed) for connecting the Plug-In FM INPUT from the
Adapter/Mainframe? a latch handle with hardware for the Plug-In, to
simplify installation in the 8350A Mainframe,
Weights Net, 0,9 kg (2 lb). Shipping, 2,7 kg (6 lb).
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Model 11869A
General Information
1-11. INSTRUMENTS COVERED BY THE MANUAL
1-12. Attached to the side panel of the 11869A is a serial number
plate similar to the one shown in Figure 1—2. The serial number is in
two parts, a prefix and a suffix. The first four digits and the
letter comprise the serial number prefix. The prefix is the same for
all identical instruments; it is changed only when the instrument is
modified. However, the numbers in the suffix are sequential,
regardless of changes in the prefix. The suffix is different for each
instrument. This Manual applies to instruments having the serial
number prefix given under SERIAL NUMBERS on the title page.
SERIAL NUMBER
f - - * ". >
PREFIX SUFFIX
, _ _ ■ * ■■■■
SER 1234A 12345
OPT
HEWLETT • PACKARD
MADE IN USA
Figure 1-2. Typical Serial Number Plate
1-13. An instrument manufactured after the printing of this Manual
might have a serial number prefix that is not given on the title
page. This unlisted serial prefix indicates that the instrument is
different from that described in the Manual. The Manual for this
newer instrument will be accompanied by a yellow Manual Changes
Supplement, which contains information explaining how to adapt the
Manual for a newer instrument.
1-14. In addition to change information, the Supplement might
contain information for correcting errors in the Manual. Such
11 errata 1 5 information applies to all serial numbers.
1-15. To keep this Manual as current and accurate as possible,
Hewlett-Packard recommends that you periodically request the latest
Manual Changes Supplement. The Supplement for this Manual is
identified with the print date and part number of the Manual, both of
which appear on the title page of the Manual. Complimentary copies of
the Supplement are available from Hewlett-Packard. For information
concerning a serial number prefix that is not given on the title page
or in the Manual Changes Supplement, contact your nearest
Hewlett-Packard Office.
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General Information
Model 11869A
1-16. DESCRIPTION
1-17. The HP model 11869A RF Plug-In Adapter provides a means for
using the 86200 series RF Plug-Ins (designed for use in the 8620
Mainframe) in the 8350A Sweep Oscillator Mainframe. The 11869A
Adapter locks on to an 86200 series RF Plug-In, then this assembly
plugs into the Plug-In compartment of an 8350A Mainframe. The Adapter
provides frequency range information to the Mainframe, as well as
self-test circuits and various level shifting and interface
functions.
1-18. OPTION 004 (REAR PANEL RF OUTPUT)
1-19. If the RF Plug-In is an Option 004 (rear-panel RF OUT), it is
used with a model 11869A Option 004. The model 11869A Option 004 adds
a semi-rigid cable kit to extend the RF output from the rear panel of
the 86200 series RF Plug-In to the rear panel of the 11869A/8350A.
Figure 1-3 shows the Option 004 rear-panel RF OUT cables and
connectors.
OPTION 004
REAR-PANEL RF OUT
CONNECTOR AND CABLES
(HP 86290-60005)
(HP 11869-20002)
(HP 11869-20003)
Figure 1-3. Option 004 Rear Panel RF Out Cables and Connectors
1-20. OPTION 006 (REAR PANEL AUX OUTPUT)
1-21. If the RF Plug-In has a rear-panel auxiliary output, it is
used with a model 11869A Option 006. The Option 006 adds a semi-rigid
cable kit to extend the auxiliary output from the rear panel of the
Plug-In to the rear panel of the 11869A. The Option 006 cable and
connector are shown in Figure 1-1. If the Plug-In is an Option 004
which also has a rear-panel auxiliary output, the 11869A Adapter used
is an Option 004 and Option 006.
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