Keysight Technologies E4990A User manual

Keysight E4990A
Impedance Analyzer
Installation Guide

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Notices
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Manual Part Number
E4990-90000
Edition
Edition 2, March 2014
Printed in Malaysia
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Safety Notices
CAUTION
A CAUTION notice denotes a haz-
ard. It calls attention to an operat-
ing procedure, practice, or the like
that, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in damage
to the product or loss of important
data. Do not proceed beyond a
CAUTION notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and
met.
WARNING
A WARNING notice denotes a
hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure, practice, or
the like that, if not correctly per-
formed or adhered to, could result
in personal injury or death. Do not
proceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated condi-
tions are fully understood and met.
NOTE
This Note sign denotes important
information. It calls attention to a
procedure, practice, or condition
that is essential for the user to
understand.

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Caution
Do not exceed the operating input power, voltage,
and current level and signal type appropriate for the
instrument being used, refer to your instrument's Function
Reference.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the highly
sensitive microcircuits in your instrument. ESD damage is
most likely to occur as the test fixtures are being connected
or disconnected. Protect them from ESD damage by wearing
a grounding strap that provides a high resistance path to
ground. Alternatively, ground yourself to discharge any static
charge built- up by touching the outer shell of any grounded
instrument chassis before touching the test port connectors.
Safety Summary
When you notice any of the unusual conditions listed below,
immediately terminate operation and disconnect the power
cable.
Contact your local Keysight Technologies sales representative
or authorized service company for repair of the instrument.
If you continue to operate without repairing the instrument,
there is a potential fire or shock hazard to the operator.
•Instrument operates abnormally.
•Instrument emits abnormal noise, smell, smoke or a
spark- like light during operation.
•Instrument generates high temperature or electrical shock
during operation.
•Power cable, plug, or receptacle on instrument is
damaged.
•Foreign substance or liquid has fallen into the instrument.

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Manufacturer’s Declaration
Herstellerbescheinigung
GERA- USCHEMISSION
LpA < 70 dB
am Arbeitsplatz
normaler Betrieb
nach DIN 45635 T. 19
Manufacturer's Declaration
ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION
LpA < 70 dB
operator position
normal operation
per ISO 7779
Regulatory Compliance Information
This product complies with the essential requirements of the
following applicable European Directives, and carries the CE
marking accordingly:
•The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
•The EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC
To obtain Declaration of Conformity, please contact your
local Keysight Technologies sales office, agent or distributor.
Safety Notice Supplement
•This equipment complies with EN/IEC61010- 1:2001.
•This equipment is of MEASUREMENT CATEGORY I (CAT
I). Do not use for CAT II, III, or IV.
•This equipment is a POLLUTION DEGREE 2, INDOOR
USE product.
•This equipment is tested in stand- alone condition and in
combination with the accessories supplied by Keysight
Technologies against the requirement of the standards
described in the Declaration of Conformity. If it is used
as a system component, compliance of related regulations
and safety requirements are to be confirmed by the
builder of the system.
•Do not connect the measuring terminals to mains.

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General Safety Precautions
The following general safety precautions must be observed
during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this
instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair the
protection provided by the equipment. Such noncompliance
would also violate safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies
assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply
with these precautions.
•Ground the Instrument
To avoid electric shock, the instrument chassis and
cabinet must be grounded with the supplied power cable’s
grounding prong.
•DO NOT Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of
inflammable gasses or fumes. Operation of any electrical
instrument in such an environment clearly constitutes a
safety hazard.
•Keep Away from Live Circuits
Operators must not remove instrument covers. Component
replacement and internal adjustments must be made by
qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace
components with the power cable connected. Under
certain conditions, dangerous voltage levels may remain
even after the power cable has been disconnected. To
avoid injuries, always disconnect the power and discharge
circuits before touching them.
•DO NOT Service or Adjust the Instrument Alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless
another person, capable of rendering first aid and
resuscitation, is present.
•DO NOT Substitute Parts or Modify the Instrument
NOTE
The E4990A complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as well as
POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. The E4990A is an INDOOR USE
product.
NOTE
The LEDs in the E4990A are Class 1 in accordance with IEC60825-1,
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT.

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To avoid the danger of introducing additional hazards, do
not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized
modifications to theinstrument. Return theinstrument
to aKeysight Technologies Sales and Service Office for
service and repair to ensure that safety features are
maintained in operational condition.
•Dangerous Procedure Warnings
Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially
dangerous procedures throughout this manual.
Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.
Safety Symbols
General definitions of safety symbols used on the instrument
or in manuals are listed below.
WARNING
Dangerous voltage levels, capable of causing death, are present in
this instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and
adjusting this instrument.
Instruction Manual symbol: the product is marked
with this symbol when it is necessary for the user
to refer to the instrument manual.
Alternating current.
Direct current.
On (Supply).
Off (Supply).
A chassis terminal; a connection to the
instrument’s chassis, which includes all exposed
metal structure.
Standby.

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Certification
Keysight Technologies certifies that this product met its
published specifications at the time of shipment from the
factory. Keysight Technologies further certifies that its
calibration measurements are traceable to the United States
National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent
allowed by the Institution’s calibration facility or by the
calibration facilities of other International Standards
Organization members.
Documentation Warranty
The material contained in this document is provided "as is,"
and is subject to being changed, without notice, in future
editions. Further, to the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law, Keysight disclaims all warranties, either
express or implied with regard to this manual and any
information contained herein, including but not limited to
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Keysight shall not be liable for errors or
for incidental or consequential damages in connection with
the furnishing, use, or performance of this document or any
information contained herein. Should Keysight and the user
have a separate written agreement with warranty terms
covering the material in this document that conflict with
these terms, the warranty terms in the separate agreement
will control.
Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are Buyer’s sole and exclusive
remedies. Keysight Technologies shall not be liable for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages,
whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer
assistance agreements are available for Keysight Technologies
products.
For any assistance, contact your nearest Keysight
Technologies Sales and Service Office. Addresses are
provided at the back of this manual.

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Manuals for E4990A
Keysight provides the following three manuals for E4990A.
The latest version of all documentations can be downloaded
from http://www.keysight.com/find/E4990A- manual.
Installation Guide
The installation guide (this manual) provides start up setup
information when you use the E4990A for the first time and
troubleshooting information when the Windows cannot be
boot up. See this manual first when you use the E4990A for
the first time.
Online Help
The online help provides the information about the quick
start, measurement operation, programming, and I/O
interface. This is pre- installed in the E4990A. Press [Help]
hard key on the front panel to open. Quick Start helps in
understanding the E4990A operation quickly.
The latest version of online help is available at:
http://ena.tm.keysight.com/E4990A/manuals/webhelp/eng/
The online help has context sensitive help, which is a great
feature of the E4990A help. It allows you to get information
about the selected softkey by pressing the Help key in the
E4990A or by pressing F1 in a keyboard attached to the
E4990A or by clicking the help button in a dialog box. With
context sensitive help, users can receive information quickly
about the area the user is working in the firmware of the
E4990A. It provides information relevant to the task that
needs to be accomplished and reduces the time to search
relevant information required to complete a task.
Service Guide
The service manual provides information about the parts,
troubleshooting, performance test, adjustment and service
menu.

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In This Guide...
The following shows the contents of this manual.
Chapter 1, "Installation"
This chapter provides information about how to set up the
Keysight E4990A.
Chapter 2, "Troubleshooting"
This chapter describes the troubleshooting during start up
and the procedure of the operating system (OS) recovery
when the Windows OS has been damaged.

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Contents
1 Installation
Checking the Shipment 14
Environmental Requirements 15
Operating Environments 15
Ventilation Requirement 15
Protection Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 16
Ensuring Adequate Free Space around Analyzer for Immediate
Disconnection of Power Cable in Case of Emergency 16
Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges 17
Power Supply 20
Verification of the Power Supply 20
Verification and Connection of Power Cable 20
Blown Fuses 21
Starting the E4990A 22
Turning the Power ON and OFF 22
Disconnection from Supply Source 23
Initial Registration of E4990A 25
2 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting during Startup 28
System Recovery 29
Notes on executing the factory recovery function 29
Procedure to execute the factory recovery 29
Index
Regional Sales and Support Offices

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Keysight E4990A Impedance Analyzer
Installation Guide
1
Installation
Checking the Shipment 14
Environmental Requirements 15
Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges 17
Power Supply 20
Blown Fuses 21
Starting the E4990A 22
Initial Registration of E4990A 25
This chapter provides information about how to set up the
Keysight E4990A.

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Checking the Shipment
After you receive the analyzer, carry out checks during
unpacking according to the following procedure.
Step 1. Check that the packing box or shock- absorbing
material used to package the analyzer has not been
damaged.
Step 2. Check the packaged items supplied with the
analyzer for any damage or defects.
Step 3. By referring to the furnished contents list, check
that all packaged items supplied with the analyzer have been
received as per the specified options.
Step 4. After checking, if one of the following applies,
contact your nearest Keysight Technologies sales and service
office.
1The packing box or shock- absorbing material used to
package the analyzer has been damaged or the
shock- absorbing material has traces where extreme force
has been applied.
2A packaged item supplied with the analyzer has
mechanical damage or defects.
3A packaged item supplied with the analyzer is missing.
4A fault has been detected in the subsequent operation
check of the analyzer.
If an abnormality is detected in step 1, contact the
company that transported the analyzer as well as your
nearest Keysight Technologies sales and service office.
WARNING
When unpacking the analyzer, if the exterior of the analyzer (such
as the cover, front/rear panel, LCD screen, power switch, and port
connectors) appear to be damaged during transport, do not turn
on the power switch. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock.
NOTE
If the packing box or shock-absorbing material has been damaged, leave the
packing box and shock-absorbing material as is until other inspection items
are checked as follows.

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Environmental Requirements
Set up the E4990A where the following environmental
requirements are met.
Operating Environments
Ensure that the operating environment meets the following
requirements.
Ventilation Requirement
To ensure safety requirements, the specifications and
measurement accuracy of the analyzer, you must keep the
environmental temperature within the specified range by
providing appropriate cooling clearance around the analyzer
or, for the rack mount type, by forcefully air- cooling inside
the rack housing. For more information on environmental
temperature to satisfy the specifications and measurement
accuracy of the analyzer, see the specification in the E4990A
Datasheet.
When the environmental temperature around the analyzer is
kept within the temperature range of the operating
environment specification (See Section Operating
Environments" on page 15), the analyzer conforms to the
requirements of the safety standard. Furthermore, under
that temperature requirement, the analyzer still conforms to
the requirements of the safety standard even when placing
the analyzer with cooling clearance as follows:
Temperature 5 °C to 40 °C
Temperature range at
the error-correction
23 °C ± 5 °C (< 1 °C deviation from the temperature
when performing the error-correction)
Humidity 20% to 80% at wet bulb temperature < +29 °C
(non-condensation)
Altitude 0 to 2,000 m (0 to 6,561 feet)
Vibration 0.21 G maximum, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
NOTE
Above environmental requirements are NOT for the specifications and
measurement accuracy of the analyzer, but for the operating environment of
the analyzer.

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Protection Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Set up a static- safe work- station to protect the electronic
components from the damage by the electrostatic discharge
(ESD) as shown in Figure 1.
Ensuring Adequate Free Space around Analyzer for Immediate
Disconnection of Power Cable in Case of Emergency
As described in Disconnection from Supply Source" on
page 23, the power supply is disconnected by removing the
power cable’s connector plug from either the AC outlet or
the E4990A unit. When installing the E4990A, ensure that
there is sufficient free space around the unit to permit quick
disconnection of the plug (from AC outlet or E4990A unit) in
case of emergency.
Requirements
Back ≤ 180 mm
Sides ≤ 60mm (both right and left)
Figure 1 Example of the static-safe work station

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Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges
The E4990A can be installed on a workbench or on a rack.
This section describes how to install the front handles
(Option 1CN) used for moving or transporting the
instrument, and how to install the analyzer in an equipment
rack as part of a measurement system (Option 1CM: without
the handles, Option 1CP: with the handles).
Figure 2 Installing front handle/rack-mount kits

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The handle kit (Option 1CN) is used for transporting and
relocating of the E4990A.
The rack- mount kit (Option 1CM) includes two flanges
(locking side plates) for mounting the E4990A on a rack
(482.6 mm/19 inches) conforming to the EIA Standard.
Option 1CP comes with both, the handle kit and rack- mount
kit.
While referring to Figure 2 install the handle kit/rack- mount
kit by following these steps.
Step 1. Remove the adhesive- backed trim strip (1) from
each side of the outer frame of the E4990A front panel.
Step 2. Use the provided screws to mount the
•front handles (2) - for Option 1CN
•rack- mounting flange (4) - for Option 1CM
•both - for Option 1CP
on each side of the E4990A front panel frame.
Step 3 (Option 1CN/Option 1CP). Attach the modified trim
strip (3) provided to each front handle in order to cover the
front panel locking screws.
Figure 3 E4990A with Option 1CN handle