HP HP 70909A User manual

Installation Guide
HP 70909A and HP 70910A
RF Section
ABCDE
HP Part No. 70909-90002
Printed in USA April 1993

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Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each
of the symbols and its meaning before operating this instrument.
Caution
The caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, 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.
Warning
The warning sign 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 sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
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General Safety Considerations
Warning
Before this instrument is switched on , make sure it has been properly
grounded through the protective conductor of the ac power cable to a
socket outlet provided with protective earth contact.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside or
outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal
can result in personal injury.
Warning
There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted, cause
personal injury. Be extremely careful.
Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the
instrument with protective covers removed should be performed only by
trained service personnel.
Caution
Before this instrument is switched on, make sure its primary power circuitry
has been adapted to the voltage of the ac power source.
Failure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause damage to
the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.
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Installation at a Glance
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The HP 70909A RF section and HP 70910A RF section are preselected microwave front-end
modules that are used in an HP 70000 Series modular spectrum analyzer system. A standard
modular spectrum analyzer system includes an RF section, IF section, local oscillator,an
optional display, and an optional precision frequency reference.
Equipment and documentation supplied
This package contains:
HP 70909A RF section or HP 70910A RF section
HP 71209A Quick Start Guide
HP 70909A and HP 70910A Installation Guide
Rear panel cabling for your new RF section
Tools needed
Before installation, assemble these tools:
A long or short 8 mm hex-ball driver
A nonconductive stylus, such as a toothpick or similar object, for setting address switches
Antistatic precautions
Electrical components are easily damaged by small amounts of static electricity. If possible,
work at a static-safe work station.
Installation overview
The installation procedure for the HP 70909A or HP 70910A RF section is straightforward. The
following major steps are included:
Step 1. Switch o the system's ac line power
Step 2. Disconnect the existing RF section's rear panel cables
Step 3. Remove the existing RF section
Step 4. Unpack your new RF section
Step 5. Check or set the HP-MSIB address on your new RF section
Step 6. Install your new RF section
Step 7. Connect the new RF section's rear panel cables
Step 8. Switch on the system's ac line power
Step 9. Check proper operation of your new RF section
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In This Book
This book describes all of the installation procedures neccessary to install and check the
proper operation of either an HP 70909A RF section or an HP 70910A RF section in an
HP 70000 Series modular spectrum analyzer system. It also contains information on what to do
if problems occur during installation.
Each module in the HP 70000 Series modular spectrum analyzer system is shipped with its own
installation guide.For further information related to the installation of additional and alternate
modules that can be used in this system, refer to that module's installation guide.
Chapter 1 of this book presents step-by-step instructions that are required for proper
installation of either an HP 70909A or HP 70910A RF section in an HP 70000 Series modular
spectrum analyzer system.
Chapter 2 of this book presents information to help identify and resolve problems that may
occur with the installation of your HP 70909A or HP 70910A RF section.
For information on setting the HP-MSIB address switches of an HP 70909A or HP 70910A
RF section, refer to the HP 70000 Modular Spectrum Analyzer Installation and Verication
Manual .
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Contents
1. Installation
Step 1. Switch o the system's ac line power .... .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1-2
Step 2. Disconnect the existing RF section's rear panel cables ......... 1-3
Step 3. Remove the existing RF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Step 4. Unpack your new RF section .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1-5
Step 5. Check or set the HP-MSIB address on your new RF section . . . . . . . 1-6
Step 6. Install your new RF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Step 7. Connect the new RF section's rear panel cables .... .. .. .. .. 1-8
Step 8. Switch on the system's ac line power ................. 1-9
Step 9. Check proper operation of your new RF section ............ 1-10
2. If you have problems with installation
If the system's power-on self test fails .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 2-2
If your RF section is powered on but not responding correctly .... .. .. . 2-4
If the STATUS ERR indicator LED on your new RF section is ashing . . . . . . 2-5
If more than one module's error indicator is ashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
If hardware errors messages occur ...................... 2-7
If you require additional technical resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Before calling or returning your RF section for service . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Calling Hewlett-Packard for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Returning your equipment for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Contents-1

Figures
2-1. Line Voltage Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-2. Line Fuse Removal and Replacement .................... 2-2
Tables
2-1. Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Oces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-2. Packaging and Contents .......................... 2-12
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1
Installation
This chapter contains step-by-step instructions that are required for proper installation of
either an HP 70909A RF section or an HP 70910A RF section in an HP 70000 Series modular
spectrum analyzer system.
Tools needed
Before installation, assemble these tools:
A long 8 mm hex-ball driver (HP part number 8710-1307) or a short 8 mm hex-ball driver
(HP part number 8710-1651)
A nonconductive stylus, such as a toothpick or similar object, for setting address switches
Antistatic precautions
Electrical components are easily damaged by small amounts of static electricity
. If possible,
work at a static-safe work station. (Refer to the
HP 70000 Modular Spectrum Analyzer
Installation and Verication Manual for information.)
Installation overview
The installation procedure for the HP 70909A or HP 70910A RF section is straightforward. The
following major steps are included:
Step 1. Switch o the system's ac line power
Step 2. Disconnect the existing RF section's rear panel cables
Step 3. Remove the existing RF section
Step 4. Unpack your new RF section
Step 5. Check or set the HP-MSIB address on your new RF section
Step 6. Install your new RF section
Step 7. Connect the new RF section's rear panel cables
Step 8. Switch on the system's ac line power
Step 9. Check proper operation of your new RF section
Installation 1-1

Step 1. Switch o the system's ac line power
1 Before removing any existing modules or
disconnecting any cables from your system,
switch o the ac line power to the
HP 70000 Series modular spectrum analyzer
system's display and mainframe.
If you do not have a standard system
conguration or if you have problems
determining which cables to disconnect, refer
to the HP 70000 Modular Spectrum Analyzer
Installation and Verication Manual .
1-2 Installation

Step 2. Disconnect the existing RF section 's rear panel cables
1 Disconnect the SMB cable from the
existing RF section's 21.4 MHz OUT connector.
2 Disconnect the SMB cable from the
existing RF section's 300 MHz IN connector.
3 Disconnect the SMB cable from the
existing RF section's TUNE SPAN connector.
4 Disconnect the SMA exible cable from
the existing RF section 's 1ST LO IN connector
.
Installation 1-3

Step 3. Remove the existing RF section
1 Open the mainframe front-panel door to
expose the hex-lock screw.
2 Using an 8 mm hex-ball driver, remove
the existing RF section to make room for your
new RF section.
An HP 70909A or HP 70910A RF section
occupies two adjacent 1/8 module slots in an
HP 70000 Series modular spectrum analyzer
system mainframe.
1-4 Installation

Step 4. Unpack your new RF section
1 Unpack your new HP 70909A RF section
or HP 70910A RF section from its shipping
container and inspect it thoroughly to ensure
that it was not damaged during shipment.
2 Verify that all parts and materials were
included in the shipping container.
1. HP 70909A RF section or HP 70910A RF
section
2. HP 70909A and HP 70910A Installation
Guide
3. HP 71209A Quick Start Guide
4. Package of cables.
Installation 1-5

Step 5. Check or set the HP-MSIB address on your new
RF section
1 Locate the HP-MSIB address switches on
the left-rear side of your new RF section.
During the manufacturing process, each
module in the HP 70000 Series modular
spectrum analyzer system is set to a default
HP-MSIB address.
2 Check that the HP-MSIB address on your
new RF section is set to row 6 and column 18 .
If necessary, use a nonconductive stylus, such
as a toothpick or similar object, to set the
HP-MSIB address switches.
Each module in an HP 70000 Series modular
spectrum analyzer system must have a unique
address.
To congure your new RF section with a
dierent HP-MSIB address other than its
default, refer to the HP 70000 Modular
Spectrum Analyzer Installation and
Verication Manual .
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Step 6. Install your new RF section
1 Install your new RF section into the
mainframe.
2 Press against your new RF section's front
panel while tightening the hex-nut latch with
an 8 mm hex-ball driver. This locks your new
RF section into position.
3 Close the mainframe front-panel door to
cover the hex-lock screw.
Installation 1-7

Step 7. Connect the new RF section 's rear panel cables
1 Connect an SMB cable from your new
RF section's 21.4 MHz OUT connector to the
HP 70903A IF section's 21.4 MHz IN
connector.
2 Connect an SMB cable from the LO
section's 300 MHz OUT connector to your new
RF section's 300 MHz IN connector.
3 Connect an SMB cable from the LO
section's TUNE SPAN connector to your new
RF section's TUNE SPAN connector.
4 Connect an SMA exible cable from the
LO section's LO OUT connector to your new
RF section's 1ST LO IN connector.
1-8 Installation

Step 8. Switch on the system's ac line power
1 Set the line-voltage selector on your
HP 70000 Series modular spectrum analyzer
system display and mainframe to the voltage
corresponding to the power source used. The
line-voltage selectors are located on the left
side of the HP 70004A color display and on
the bottom of the HP 70001A mainframe.
2 Connect the ac power cords to the rear of
the HP 70000 Series modular spectrum
analyzer system display and mainframe. Then
connect the other ends of the ac power cords
to the line voltage.
Caution
Before turning this instrument on, make sure
the line-voltage selector is set to the voltage of
the ac power source:
115 V position for 90 to 132 V ac line input
voltages at 50, 60, or 400 Hz
230 V position for 198 to 264 V ac line input
voltages at 50 or 60 Hz
3 Switch on the ac line power to the
HP 70000 Series modular spectrum analyzer
system display and mainframe.
Installation 1-9

Step 9. Check proper operation of your new RF section
1 Check that the MEASURE LED is blinking
at the end of the power-on self test.
Each time the HP 70000 Series modular
spectrum analyzer system is turned on, the
following actions take place:
1. The system runs through an initializing
routine (power-on self test) during which
the front-panel STATUS LEDs on each
module ash on momentarily and then turn
o again.
2. If the power-on self test passes, the
MEASURE LED on the LO module starts
blinking on and o, being triggered by the
system sweep, and the ACT LED on each
active module's front-panel is turned on.
If you have problems with installation, refer
to Chapter 2.
There are no verication tests or specications
for the RF section by itself, it must be tested
in a system. For information on system
verication tests and system specications,
refer to the HP 70000 Modular Spectrum
Analyzer Installation and Verication
Manual .
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