HP 8511A Operating and Service Manual
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1. Introduction This chapter illustrates the features and functions of the front and rear panels of the HP 8511A see Figure 4 1 and Figure 4 2 on page 4 2 CAUTION Static Sensitive Handle only at a static safe work station Damage level of input ports gt 43 dBm 20 mW or gt 1 0 Vdc Front Panel Features fp_features cdr Figure 4 1 Front Panel Features 1 Line Switch This switch turns the test set on and off When the side of the switch labeled O is depressed the test set is off 1 is on Line LED This LED goes on and off with the test set Active LED This LED lights about two seconds after power is turned on following the successful conclusion of self test Input Ports a1 b1 b2 a2 These input ports transmit RF energy to the samplers within the instrument HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 4 1 NOTE Operation The a1 or a2 input port must be used for system phaselock rp features cdr Figure 4 2 Rear Panel Features Line module This assembly houses the line cord connector line fuse and line voltage selector Pull out the right side of the line module cover to replace or change the fuse or to change the voltage selection Note that the voltage selector drum must be removed to rotate it to a different setting Recommended fuse values are printed on the rear panel J10 Test Set Interconnect This connector is used only in test sets with Option 001 It allows connecting a secon2. b2 and a2 are precision 3 5 mm female connectors and mate with precision 3 5 mm male connectors The TEST SET INTERCONNECT connector is a series D subminiature female connector with 7 RF cavities It mates with the corresponding male connector The 8510 SYSTEM BUS connector is a female GPIB type connector and mates with the corresponding male connectors of GPIB cables The following connections with the exception of line power are illustrated in Figure 3 3 on page 3 5 That figure also shows connections required for the RF source Connectthe line cord between an electrical outlet and the line module to supply power to the frequency converter 2 Connectthe test set IF interconnect cable from the J11 TEST SET INTERCONNECT connector on the rear panel of the HP 8511A to the J1 TEST SET INTERCONNECT connector on the rear panel of the HP 85102 IF detector 3 Connectthe system bus cable from the HP 8511A J12 HP 8510 SYSTEM BUS connector to the HP 8510 INTERCONNECT connector of the HP 85101 display processor The test set IF interconnect cable and the system bus cable transmit control signals between the test set and the network analyzer The IF signals from the test set are transmitted to the HP 85102 1F detector by the test set IF interconnect cable supplied Longer IF interconnect cables are available see Cables on page 1 10 of this manual RF signals are typically transmitted from the source to the DUT device under test
3. ignal Enters A1 Front A2IF A3 Y E A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 VTO A15 A16 Step A17 Step A20 Rear Summing A4 GPIB Attenuator s Panel Multiplexer Amp Switch Sampler Sampler Sampler Sampler Driver Regulator Attenuator 1 Attenuator 2 Panel Signal Enters Signal Exits Mnemonic Description Motherboard Motherboard J1 XA2 XA3 XA4 XA5 J2 J4 J5 J6 J3 XA15 J8 J9 J7 Connector Pin Connector LBIOS Low Buffered O Strobe XA4 5 5 5 5 LBUFWR Low buffered Write XA4 27 27 LENDRA Low End of Range XA3 43 2 LOPTP Low Option Present XA2 20 20 LPRTHLD Low Preturn Hold J11 17 LP2ACT Low Port 2 Active XA4 4 6 3 LSWDRVP Low Sweep Driver Present XA3 21 43 LTEMP Low Over Temperature XA3 7 7 7 7 PWON Power On XA4 6 6 6 6 1 P1ACT Port 1 Active XA4 26 N P1BIASIN Port 1 Bias Voltage In J8 Rear Panel 19 20 P1BIASOUT Port 1 Bias Voltage Out Port 1 Front Panel 17 18 POBIASIN Port 2 Bias Voltage In J6 Rear Panel 15 16 P2BIASOUT Port2 Bias Voltage Out Port 2 Front Panel 13 14 SWEPTBIAS Swept Bias XA3 24 SBA1 A1 Sampler On Off XA3 4 a oo SBA2 A2 Sampler On Off XA3 26 SBB1 B1 Sampler On Off XA3 3 o SBB2 B2 Sampler On Off XA3 25 2 TEMP2 Analog Temperature Sensor XA3 1 FT 1 lt VSET VTO Set Voltage XA3 2 o 18 14 5VA 5 Volts to Attenuators XA15 17 39 6 6 5VCAP 5 Volts Unregulated to Input Filter Capacitor XA15 45 26 27 5VCAP 5 Volts Unregulated to Input Filter Capacitor XA15 8 9 30 31 8 9 30 31 15VCAP 15 Volts Unr
4. GHz Compression Crosstalk 430 45 Conversion Gain Tracking High Level Noise 45 20 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 2 5 Recommended Test Equipment Table 2 6 Specifications Specification Assumptions Recommended Test Equipment Recommended Model Item Critical Specifications or Part Number Network analyzer no substitute HP 8510B C PC no substitute See Computer Requirements on page 1 7 for detailed information Disk drive compatible with controller Multimeter range 0 to 50V HP 3456A Oscilloscope 50 MHz bandwidth HP 1740A Power Meter HP 436 Option 022 HP 437 HP 438 HP E4418 HP E4419 Power sensor dc to 26 5 GHz APC 3 5 HP 8485A Power splitter dc to 26 5 GHz APC 3 5 HP 11667B 5086 7408 Female to female adapter dc to 26 5 GHz APC 3 5 1250 1749 Male to male adapter dc to 26 5 GHz APC 3 5 1250 1748 50 ohm load male connector dc to 26 5 GHz APC 3 5 HP 909D option 040 Torque wrench 8 in lb 5 16 in 8710 1765 RF cable 1 m RF source to splitter 26 5 GH or 50 GHz as needed Use good quality flex or semirigid cable Attenuator 6 dB qty 2 dc to 26 5 GHz APC 3 5 HP 8493C option 006 Attenuator 10 dB dc to 26 5 GHz APC 3 5 HP 8493C option 010 RF cable 1M APC 3 5 RF cable 10 in qty 2 APC 3 5 2 6 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Introduction Initial Inspection Table 3 1 Installation This chapter explains how to
5. Hewlett Packard Company 1999 iv HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 What You ll Find in This Manual Descriptions options and accessory information Specifications and definitions Installation environmental and preparation information Information on the operation of this test set How to do performance tests and other performance information Servicing and replaceable parts information HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual v Certification Warranty Warranty Hewlett Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Hewlett Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST formerly NBS to the extent allowed by the Institute s calibration facility and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members This Hewlett Packard system product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period corresponding to the individual warranty periods of its component products Instruments are warranted for a period of one year During the warranty period Hewlett Packard Company will at its option either repair or replace products that prove to be defective Warranty service for products i
6. Operating and Service Manual Contents General Information Introd cti ty 2 eere Er meLnesee me CIERRE 1 1 Figure 1 1 HP 8511A Test Set with Accessories Supplied 1 2 Verifying the HP 8511A sleeesleeeeeee es 1 3 Description and Operating Characteristics 0000005 1 4 Figure 1 2 Example of an HP 8511A Measurement Set up 1 5 Software and Hardware Requirements 0000 0 e eee 1 7 Computer Requirements 0 0 0 cece eA 1 7 Options Sm 1 8 Option 001 coo ARR IH e ebur i 1 8 Option 908 s oiu hA IRE NORMA EAS 1 8 Option 910 rk Lettere vale leo 1 8 Optiom913 ch hen Seale e Re Amet E e d NER eg oS 1 8 Service and Support Options 0 2 eee eee eee ee 1 9 Option WOZ sase co Fina attese Sal pia E eee S eames 1 9 Option W30 cose Se hee behrneheive sels dede eas 1 9 Option WaT 52e Sete Ee eeu EN 1 9 Option IBN 255 2v rtr E edP eee ERU dae Ee ERU 1 9 Option IBP 2e De rte eb e beet 1 9 AACCESSOLFIGS Jide baro A Re eR e esee eg en wel dod 1 10 Accessories Supplied 0 0 cece cece eee eee 1 10 Accessories Available 0 ce cece eee eens 1 10 Cables ex ok haw cid cds P Mag ees S Neb dues o que 1 10 Operating and Safety Precautions llleeeeeeeeeen 1 11 Electrostatic Discharge ESD 0 00 eee eee ee 1 11 Servic 1 a dob 8 owe Leeda De Soe saepbaleance par re In dace oes 1 11 Additional Equipment Required 0 0 0 0 0
7. Option 001 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 6 13 Service and Replaceable Parts Replacement Procedures C6 H6 R5 C5 J7 1 To A20 PORT2 REAR PANEL ATTEN ON J8 a px Q 3 pp PORT 1 7 HP IB ATTEN NB J9 ae MEET tae EC E _ AS ATTN DRIVER A15 REGULATOR m a2 SAMPLER ASSEMBLY J6 Il a A12 B4 AD a1 SAMPLER C4 Em 9e ASSEMBLY z c Ke ts J5 R3 qum X IF MUX C2 3 A3 SEKE To SUMMING R1 a AMP C1 E s l 9 A9 9A S nuQ g LOB ONIS NR ORA OIN J A1 7 LESE RENE ING ee a FRONT PANEL J1 A11 A14 A10 B2 SAMPLER ASSY VTOBIAS b1 SAMPLER ASSY J4 J3 J2 motherboard cdr Figure 6 5 HP 8511A Motherboard 6 14 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Table 6 6 Test Sets Interconnect Table 1 of 2 ignal Enters A1 Front A2 IF aud M GPIB Animi A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 VTO A15 A16 Step A17 Step A20 Rear Assembly Panel Multiplexer Amp Switch Sampler Sampler Sampler Sampler Driver Regulator Attenuator 1 Attenuator2 Panel Signal Enters Signal Exits Mnemonic Description Motherboard Motherboard J1 XA2 XA3 XA4 XA5 J2 J4 J5 J6 J3 XA15 J8 J9 J7 Connector Pin Connector Active Active LED Indicator XA4 3 4 ABO Address Bus Bit 0 XA4 29 29 29 29 ABI Address Bus Bit 1 XA4 8 8 8 8 AB2 Address Bus Bit 2 XA4 30 30 30 30 AB3 Address Bus Bit 3 XA4 9 9 AB4 Address Bus Bit 4 XA4 31 31 A1S
8. SMB MSC 762W 08511 90072 1 HP 8511A Operating and Service Manual 08512 20005 1 RFI gasket 08513 00001 1 Deck 08513 00005 1 Mounting bracket LH 08513 00006 1 Mounting bracket RH 08513 00015 1 Plate support cap 08513 00017 1 Bracket CONV AY 08513 00018 1 Insulator brace 08513 00037 1 Bracket enclosure 08513 00040 1 Cover test set top HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 6 3 Service and Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts Table 6 1 HP 8511A Replaceable Parts Continued Reference Designation HP Part Number Qty Description 08513 00041 1 Cover side PERF 08513 20013 1 Brace deck 08513 20015 1 Mounting bar A19 08513 60001 1 Mother board assembly A15 08513 60007 1 Regulator board assembly A15 08513 69007 Regulator board assembly rebuilt A3 08513 60008 Board assembly VTO summing amp A3 08513 69008 Board assembly VTO summing amp rebuilt A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 5087 7041 Sampler assembly VTO driver A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 5087 6041 1 Sampler assembly VTO driver rebuilt A20 08513 60006 GPIB interface board assembly 08513 60156 2 ENC assembly doubler 08513 65002 INTMD board assembly 08514 60010 1 Rear panel 08515 80003 1 PROM program 0955 0207 1 Attenuator 5 dB 2 W SMA 1250 1251 1 Adapter F SMA F SMA 1252 4694 1 CAP PROT 50PIN F 1252 4695 1 CAP PROT 50PIN M 1252 5007 1 CAP PROT 24PIN F 1400
9. can result if power is not removed from the test set prior to this procedure To replace the fan B1 you must remove the transformer T1 so that the ends of the fan wires can be unsoldered from the line module FL1 Refer to the Table 6 1 on page 6 3 for the part numbers used 1 Turn the test set on its right side 2 Unplug the transformer connector at J2 on the A15 regulator board 3 Using a large pozidriv screwdriver remove the four screws and washers that hold the transformer onto the rear panel 4 Using a large pozidriv screwdriver remove the screw that holds the transformer angle bracket to the main deck The transformer wires soldered to the line module are short so do not pull the transformer out too far 5 Carefully remove the transformer from the test set and put it on the bench close to the test set 6 Strip the heat shrink tubing off the two fan wires and unsolder the wires for the line module Cut any cable ties holding the fan wires to nearby cables 7 Using a small pozidriv screwdriver remove the screw and lock washer that secure the green yellow fan ground wire to the top of the rear panel frame 8 Using a small pozidriv screwdriver remove the four screws that hold the fan to the rear panel and remove the fan 6 8 HP8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Service and Replaceable Parts Replacement Procedures Replacing the Frequency Converter WARNING Turn the test set OFF and disconnect th
10. for Operator s Check 3 Press PARAMETER MENU User 1 a1 to observe the al power level trace User 1 log MAG REF 0 0 dB 10 0 dB START O 045000000 STOP 26 500000000 Figure 4 4 Typical Operator s Check CRT Trace 4 Press User4 b1 to observe the b1 power level trace 4 4 HP8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Operation Operators Check a2 and b2 Test 5 Reconnect the semi rigid cables as in step 2 to ports a2 and b2 Disregard the running error message Caution NO IF FOUND 6 Press User 3 a2 REDEFINE PARAMETER PHASE LOCK a2 REDEFINE DONE to observe the a2 power level trace 7 Press User 2 b2 REDEFINE PARAMETER PHASE LOCK a2 REDEFINE DONE to see the b2 trace 8 Ifany of the traces are not within the limits noted in this procedure check all of the connections and repeat the procedure If symptoms persist refer to the Service and Equipment Overview chapter in the HP 8510 On Site Service Manual HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 4 5 Operation Controlling Multiple Test Sets Controlling Multiple Test Sets Option 001 for the HP 851X series test sets allows an HP 8510 to alternately control up to four test sets While a measurement is proceeding on test set number 1 which is equipped with option 001 test device hookup can be accomplished on Test Set number 2 which does not need to be equipped with option 001 unless another test set is
11. line help and an installation and getting started manual HP part number 5962 0493 Follow the HP 8511A B and Antenna Measurement System Performance Verification Software assembly documentation to install the software and to verify the performance of your test set HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 5 1 Test Procedure optional NOTE Performance Tests Port Retum Loss Port Return Loss An HP 8515A test set is required to perform this test 1 Disconnect the HP 8511A from the GPIB the test set IF interconnect and the RF source signal Leave it connected to the line power 2 Place the HP 8515 test set on top of the HP 8511A Connect the HP 8515 test set in the system by connecting the GPIB the test set IF interconnect the RF source power and the line power to it 3 Turn on the HP 8511A and treat it like a device under test You will use the HP 8515 test set to make S11 measurements of each port on the HP 8511A 4 Perform the calibration at the end of the cable and take care to avoid overly sharp cable bends defined in the cable manual Then measure the return loss of each port on the HP 8511A 5 2 HP8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Service and Replaceable Parts This chapter of the HP 8511A manual contains service information and replaceable parts lists Topics covered in this chapter include checks of the major assemblies and assembly removal procedures Other service informat
12. to be connected When the measurement on test set number 1 is complete then the HP 8510 can control test set number 2 In a standard test set the 20 MHz IF and control signals are applied directly to J11 TEST SET INTERCONNECT which connects to the HP 8510 Option 001 adds a set of IF switches control switches and the JIO TEST SET INTERCONNECT connector This allows the selection of 20 MHz test set IF signals As shown in Figure 4 5 on page 4 7 test set number 1 can apply its IF to the HP 8510 or it can switch to pass the IF from test set number 2 through the J10 TEST SET INTERCONNECT to the HP 8510 4 6 HP8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Operation Controlling Multiple Test Sets HP 8510C HP 11713A NETWORK ANALYZER ATTENUATOR SWITCH DRIVER SYSTEM BUS 0000 0000 oo 00 00 00 cc 00 00 00 00 o0m00 Hu u n oOo om oooo a noo HP 8360 SERIES SYNTHESIZER HP 33311C COAXIAL SWITCH 1 anao noonooaa oo o ooa OQOOO c3 TEST SET INTERCONNECT pl J10 HP851X 001 HP851X TEST SET 1 TEST SET 2 TEST SETREARPANEL TEST SET REAR PANEL ADDRESS SWITCH SET ADDRESS SWITCH SET TO 20 TO 21 NOTE 1 Not all system connections are shown 2 In dual source configurations the second can be multiplexed in a similar manner If only one dual Source test set is used the second source can be directly connected to the appropriate test set terfif2 cdr Figure 4 5 RF and IF Sw
13. 0 D71034 Boblingen Germany FAX 49 7031 14 3143 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual xi Typeface Conventions c Italics sed to emphasize important information Use this software only with the HP 8511A Used for the title of a publication Refer to the HP8511A System Level User s Guide Used to indicate a variable Type LOAD BIN filename Instrument Display Used to show on screen prompts and messages that you will see on the display of an instrument The HP8511A will display the message CAL1 SAVED Keycap Used for labeled keys on the front panel of an instrument or on a computer keyboard Press Return Softkey Used for simulated keys that appear on an instrument display Press Prior Menu User Entry Used to indicate text that you will enter using the computer keyboard text shown in this typeface must be typed exactly as printed Type LOAD PARMFILE Used for examples of programming code endif ifndef NO_CLASS Path Name Used fora subdirectory name or file path Edit the file usr local bin sample txt Computer Display Used to show messages prompts and window labels that appear on a computer monitor The Edit Parameters window will appear on the screen Used for menus lists dialog boxes and button boxes on a computer monitor from which you make selections using the mouse or keyboard Double click EXIT to quit the program xi HP 8511A Test Set
14. 0054 1 CLP CA 07D 37W 1400 0650 2 CLP CA 25D 75W 1400 0757 1 CLP CA 25D 1 00W 1400 1209 1 CLP CA 69D 1 00W 1401 0050 3 CAP PROT 125ID 1401 0245 5 CAP COND 2401D B1 08513 20031 1 Fan Assembly C1 C2 C3 C4 0180 2671 4 CAP FXD 30 Vdc AL 5001 0539 2 Trim side 132 6H Ti 9100 4616 1 Tansformer power 5021 5804 1 Frame FM rear 5021 5837 4 Corner strut 6 4 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Reference Designation Service and Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts Table 6 1 HP 8511A Replaceable Parts Continued HP PartNumber Qty Description 5021 8403 1 FR front 132 6H 5040 6988 1 Cover front frame 5041 8801 4 Foot FM 5 M 5041 8802 1 Trim strip 5041 8821 2 Standoff RR panel 5062 3747 1 Cover bottom 5062 3757 1 Cover side 5062 3989 1 Front handle kit 5062 6618 4 3 5 mm bulkhead female connector 5087 7041 1 Frequency converter sampler assembly 6990 0028 5 Hole plug 438 DNY 6990 0086 5 Hole plug 375 DNY 8120 1348 1 Cable BNC 1 foot 8120 3445 1 Cable GPIB 1 meter 85102 00041 2 Cover blank 9220 4962 1 End cap Corr Flt 08510 10035 1 Test Set Performance Software HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 6 5 Replacing the T1 Power Transformer WARNING Procedure Service and Replaceable Parts Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures Turn the test set OFF and disconnect the power cord from the mains Electrocution can r
15. 11 Attenuator 1 Section 1 In XA5 4 2 A1S10 Attenuator 1 Section 1 Out XA5 26 13 A1S21 Attenuator 1 Section 2 In XA5 24 9 A1S20 Attenuator 1 Section 2 Out XA5 3 3 A1S31 Attenuator 1 Section 3 In XA5 23 5 A1S30 Attenuator 1 Section 3 Out XA5 2 11 A1841 Attenuator 1 Section 4 In XA5 25 o 10 A1S40 Attenuator 1 Section 4 Out XA5 1 4 A1S11 Attenuator 2 Section 1 In XA5 44 2 2 A1S10 Attenuator 2 Section 1 Out XA5 22 E 13 A2S21 Attenuator 2 Section 2 In XA5 18 Z 9 A2S20 Attenuator 2 Section 2 Out XA5 42 S 3 A2931 Attenuator 2 Section 3 In XA5 40 a 5 A2S30 Attenuator 2 Section 3 Out XA5 20 9 11 A2841 Attenuator 2 Section 4 In XA5 19 S 10 A2840 Attenuator 2 Section 4 Out XA5 41 Qa 4 4 BNMINT Buffered Non Maskable Interrupt XA4 28 D 28 28 28 BSRQ Buffered Service Request XA4 2 S 2 DBO Data Bus Bit 0 XM 15 o 15 15 15 DB1 Data Bus Bit 1 XM 37 37 37 37 DB2 Data Bus Bit 2 XA4 16 16 16 16 DB3 Data Bus Bit 3 XA4 38 38 38 38 DB4 Data Bus Bit 4 XA4 17 17 17 DB5 Data Bus Bit 5 XA4 39 39 39 DB6 Data Bus Bit 6 XA4 18 18 18 DB7 Data Bus Bit 7 XA4 40 40 40 GND Chassis Ground XA15 18 23 40 44 3 5 11 12 33 34 11 12 33 34 11 12 33 34 11 12 33 34 2 2 2 2 3 4 14 14 LAP1 Low Port 1 Attenuator Present J8 1 19 LAP2 Low Port 2 Attenuator Present J9 1 41 LATDRVP Low Attenuator Switch Driver XA5 43 44 21 Present HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Table 6 6 Test Sets Interconnect Table 2 of 2
16. 426 56 7832 81 426 56 7840 FAX Latin America Hewlett Packard Latin American Region Headquarters 5200 Blue Lagoon Drive 9th Floor Miami Florida 33126 U S A 805 267 4245 305 267 4220 805 267 4288 FAX Australia New Zealand Hewlett Packard Australia Ltd 31 41 Joseph Street Blackburn Victoria 3130 Australia 1 800 629 485 Australia 0800 738 378 New Zealand 61 3 9210 5489 FAX Asia Pacific Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific Ltd 17 21 F Shell Tower Times Square 1 Matheson Street Causeway Bay Hong Kong 852 2599 7777 852 2506 9285 FAX viii HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual WARNING CAUTION Instrument Markings Safety and Regulatory Information Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with safety markings and instructions before you operate the instrument This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards The WARNING notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in personal injury Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met The CAUTION notice 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 the product or loss of important data Do not proc
17. 510 HP 8511A Performance Parameter 0 045 to 8 GHz 8 to 20 GHz 20 to 26 5 GHz Frequency Response Tracking Magnitude ripple 30 5 dB 30 5 dB 30 5 dB Phase ripple 5 degrees 5 degrees 5 degrees Magnitude slope 30 08 dB GHz 30 08 dB GHz 30 08 dB GHz Crosstalk 80 dB 80 dB 80 dB High Level Noise Magnitude ratio 0 012 dB rms 0 02 dB rms 0 04 dB rms Phase ratio 0 1 degrees rms 0 15 degrees rms 0 25 degrees rms Low Level Noise 95 dBm 90 dBm 85 dBm Conversion Gain 2 dB to 420B 1 These performance parameters are field verifiable using the supplied software and the performance tests documented in the HP 8511A B and Antenna Measurement System Performance Verification Software Installation and Getting Started Guide HP part number 5962 0493 2 Deviation from a least squares straight line fit excluding noise and slope Ratio measurement of any two ports Note b2 to b1 tracking is not field verified with the performance test software 3 Slope of least squares straight line fit over full frequency range 4 Uncorrected port to port crosstalk with averaging factor of 1024 5 Trace noise sweep to sweep variation 6 Low level noise measured with 50 ohm load at port and calculated as the mean value of a 101 point trace with IF averaging set at one Low level noise varies with averaging factor 10 log averaging factor 7 See Figure 2 1 on page 2 2 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 2 1 Specificatio
18. 511A Miscellaneous Mechanical Chassis and Electrical Parts ucc p Re ee tem 6 11 Table 6 2 HP 8511A Option 001 Replaceable Parts 6 12 Figure 6 4 Parts Unique to HP 8511A Option 001 6 13 Figure 6 5 HP 8511A Motherboard 600 cc eens 6 14 Figure 6 6 Test Sets Interconnect Table 1 of 2 L 6 15 Figure 6 7 Test Sets Interconnect Table 2 of 2 suu 6 17 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Contents iii iv HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 1 General Information Introduction The HP 8511A four channel frequency converter test set is an integral component of the HP 8510 measurement system The HP 8511A documentation is to be used with the HP 8510 documentation and may be inserted into the HP 8510 test accessories binder provided with your HP 8510 manual set The HP 8511A Operating portion consists of General Information Installation Operation Performance Tests The HP 8511A Service portion consists of Replaceable parts Service information HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 1 1 General Information INPUT PORTS ACAUTION 41348m MAX NO DG AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE HP 8511A Test Set O Performance Software Semi Rigid Cables accessories_supplied cdr Figure 1 1 HP 8511A Test Set with Accessories Supplied iniri HP Part Number Qty Description 1 08511 60024 2 HP 8511A B and Antenna M
19. EMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES HP SHALL NOT BE vi HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 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 Hewlett Packard products For assistance call your local Hewlett Packard Sales and Service Office refer to Service and Support on page viii HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual vii Service and Support Any adjustment maintenance or repair of this product must be performed by qualified personnel Contact your customer engineer through your local HP Service Center You can find a list of HP Service Centers on the web at http www hp com go tmdir If you do not have access to the Internet one of these HP centers can direct you to your nearest HP representative United States Hewlett Packard Company Test and Measurement Call Center PO Box 4026 Englewood CO 80155 4026 800 452 4844 toll free in US Canada Hewlett Packard Canada Ltd 5150 Spectrum Way Mississauga Ontario LAW 5G1 905 206 4725 Europe Hewlett Packard European Marketing Centre Postbox 999 1180 AZ Amstelveen The Netherlands 31 20 547 9900 Japan Hewlett Packard Ltd Measurement Assistance Center 9 1 Takakura Cho Hachioji Shi Tokyo 192 Japan 81
20. Errata Title amp Document Type 8511A Operating amp Service Manual Manual Part Number 08511 90072 Revision Date September 1999 HP References in this Manual This manual may contain references to HP or Hewlett Packard Please note that Hewlett Packard s former test and measurement semiconductor products and chemical analysis businesses are now part of Agilent Technologies We have made no changes to this manual copy The HP XXXX referred to in this document is now the Agilent XXXX For example model number HP8648A is now model number Agilent 8648A About this Manual We ve added this manual to the Agilent website in an effort to help you support your product This manual provides the best information we could find It may be incomplete or contain dated information and the scan quality may not be ideal If we find a better copy in the future we will add it to the Agilent website Support for Your Product Agilent no longer sells or supports this product You will find any other available product information on the Agilent Test amp Measurement website www tm agilent com Search for the model number of this product and the resulting product page will guide you to any available information Our service centers may be able to perform calibration if no repair parts are needed but no other support from Agilent is available Agilent Technologies LA Packar HP 8511A Frequency Converter Test Set Operating and Ser
21. al source test set is used the second source can be directly connected to the appropriate test set tsrfif cdr Figure 4 6 RF and IF Switching with Four Test Sets Table 4 3 HP 33311C Coaxial Switch Positions with Four Test Sets New ADDRESS of Test Set Test Set Selected HP 33311C Coaxial Switch Port Selected Switch 1 Switch 2 20 1 Port 1 Port 1 21 2 Port 1 Port 2 22 3 Port 2 Port 1 23 4 Port 2 Port 2 4 10 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Measurement Calibration Operation Operation After selecting the active test set perform the system calibration procedure as usual When you select a different test set make sure that you recall the cal set that applies to that test set Since the cal set limited instrument state does not include the number of the active test set a cal set which does not apply to the current test set can be turned on without any HP 8510 caution messages appearing This will cause errors in the displayed data because incorrect error coefficients are applied to the measured data It may be convenient to store a hardware state file and an instrument state file for each combination of test set and cal set You may also store your hardware sate file on a disk for future use To change the configuration simply recall the appropriate hardware state file which sets the address of test set and issues the RF switch command then the appropriate instrument state file which rec
22. alls the cal set HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 4 11 Operational Checks Performance Verification Operation Operation To check operation of a multiple test set configuration l 2 3 4 5 Connect a device with a known response at test set number 1 Press HP 8510 LOCAL TEST SET ADDRESS of TEST SET Enter the address of test set number 1 this would be 20 Press xl The test set number 1 measurement should appear Press DISPLAY DATA MEMORY DISPLAY DATA and MEMORY to store the trace for later comparison Use ADDRESS of TEST SET to select test set number 2 Switch back to test set number 1 Observe any difference in the response between the stored trace and the result after switching back and forth between the test sets Repeat for each of the test sets Any difference in the data believed due to the option 001 IF switch or RF switching must be investigated Standard system performance verification procedures are used to verify the operation of the option 001 test set as test set number 1 To verify the performance of another test set in the chain select it as the active test set and proceed as usual 4 12 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Performance Tests The HP 8511A ships with the HP 8511A B and Antenna Measurement System Performance Verification Software assembly HP part number 08511 60024 This assembly includes performance verification software with on
23. apter of the HP 8510 On Site Service Manual for more information Plug in and turn on the frequency converter The line LED should light immediately and the active LED should light in about two seconds Those indications mean that the instrument has passed its self test In case of difficulty refer to the Main Troubleshooting Procedure chapter in the n the HP 8510 On Site Service Manual or contact your local HP Service Office Turn on the source and then the HP 8510 1 Press PRESET on the HP 85102 to preset the HP 8510 HP 8360 series systems o Press STIMULUS MENU STEP and then use the entry keys to set the sweep time to 200 ms In narrow band systems the power level in the frequency band generated should match the level shown in Figure 4 4 on page 4 4 for a given frequency HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 4 3 Operation Operators Check NOTE All of the observed traces should decrease from 45 5 dB at 45 MHz to 35 35 dB at 26 5 MHz similar to Figure 4 4 al and b1 Test 2 Loosely connect the 20 dB pad to the power splitter and the RF source cable to the pad as shown in Figure 4 3 on page 4 4 Connect the other end of the RF source cable to the output of the source Rotate the semi rigid cables to the required position for connection to ports al and b1 Tighten all connections 20 dB PAD POWER SPLITTER To Source RF Out Input Input Port Port hdwrconfig cdr Figure 4 3 Hardware Configuration
24. d in the HP 8510 manual set HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 1 9 Accessories Supplied Accessories Available Cables General Information Accessories Accessories Figure 1 1 on page 1 2 refers to the HP 8511A with the accessories and part numbers supplied The HP 8511A can support a multitude of measurement systems The calibration verification and adapter kits listed below may or may not be applicable for any given system Please consult with your local HP Field Engineer for specific recommendations Additional information is included in the HP 8510 manual set and the HP 8510 data sheet Connector Type Calibration Kit Verification Kit Adapter Kit 3 5 mm HP 85052B E HP 85053B 7mm HP 85050B C D HP 85051B Type N 50 Q HP 85054B HP 85055A 3 5 to 7 mm HP 85130A B The choice of cables depends on the type of signal separation device s used and the system configuration A twenty foot long IF interconnect cable can be ordered using HP part number 08510 60103 1 10 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Electrostatic Discharge ESD CAUTION Service Additional Equipment Required General Information Operating and Safety Precautions Operating and Safety Precautions Ground yourself with a wrist strap and the instrument especially when making or breaking connections at the input ports Do not exceed the instrument s maximum input power level of 13 dBm as 13 dBm is
25. d test set to an HP 8510 system and automatically selecting the IF output from either test set for processing by the HP 8510 J11 Test Set Interconnect This connector transmits the IF signal from the test set to the HP 85102 IF Detector It also transmits control signals bidirectionally HP 8510 System Bus Address Switch This five gang binary weighted switch selects the system bus address of the test set The binary weight of each pole is indicated on the rear panel as are the on and off positions Decimal twenty off off on off on from left to right is the default setting J12 HP 8510 System Bus Connector This connector is used for GPIB communications with the HP 85101 display processor 4 2 HP8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Equipment NOTE Procedure Table 4 1 Operation Operators Check Operators Check The purpose of this check is to confirm that the HP 8511A frequency converter functions properly as part of an HP 8510 system See Chapter 5 Performance Tests for more information Necessary Equipment Description Model or HP Part Number Network analyzer system HP 8510B C Semi rigid cables 2 08510 20005 08510 20006 Power splitter HP 11667B 5086 7408 20 dB pad attenuator HP 8493C option 020 1 Supplied with the HP 8510 service kit This procedure must be performed with a properly configured and operational HP 8510 system See Figure 3 3 on page 3 5 or the Installation ch
26. duct is configured to match the available main power Power source as described in the input power configuration instructions in this manual If this product is to be powered by autotransformer make sure the common terminal is connected to the neutral grounded side of the ac power supply x HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer s Name Hewlett Packard Co Manufacturer s Address 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway Santa Rosa CA 95403 1799 USA Declares that the products Product Name Frequency Converter Model Number HP 8511A HP 8511B Product Options This declaration covers all options of the above products Conform to the following product specifications Safety IEC 61010 1 1990 EN 61010 1 1993 CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 EMC CISPR 11 1990 EN 55011 1991 Group 1 Class A IEC 801 2 1984 EN 50082 1 1992 4 kV CD 8 kV AD IEC 801 3 1984 EN 50082 1 1992 3 V m 27 500 MHz IEC 801 4 1988 EN 50082 1 1992 0 5 kV sig lines 1 kV power lines Supplementary Information The products herewith comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and carry the CE marking accordingly Greg Pfeiffer Quality Engineering Manager Santa Rosa CA USA 30 Nov 1998 European Contact Your local Hewlett Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett Packard GmbH Department HQ TRE Herreneberger Strasse 13
27. e power cord from the mains Electrocution can result if power is not removed from the test set prior to this procedure The frequency converter consists of a voltage tuned oscillator VTO assembly and four samplers Procedure 1 Remove the semi rigid cable attached to each of the four samplers 2 Remove the two in line attenuators from the samplers 3 Remove the six flexible cables from the frequency converter by gently pulling on the gold connector 4 Remove the four frequency converter mounting plate screws and the bracket screw that fastens the frequency converter to the chassis Unplug the ribbon cable near the front panel Unplug the four harnessed multi colored wire and socket assemblies Lift the frequency converter out of the test set 9o m 9 GM Remove the frequency converter bracket by removing the two pozidriv Screws HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 6 9 Service and Replaceable Parts Replacement Procedures A15 A12 A13 A3 A2 A14 figure1 cdr Figure 6 2 HP 8511A Major Assemblies 6 10 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Service and Replaceable Parts Replacement Procedures T1 W18 W16 W24 W20 Le W13 W26 W27 figure2_4of5 cdr Figure 6 3 HP 8511A Miscellaneous Mechanical Chassis and Electrical Parts HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 6 11 Service and Replaceable Parts Replacement Procedures Table 6 2 HP 8511A Option 001 Rep
28. easurement System Performance Verification Software Assembly 2 08510 20006 1 Semi rigid cable 3 08510 20005 1 Semi rigid cable 4 08510 60102 1 Test set cable assembly 5 8120 1348 1 Power cord USA only 6 8120 3445 1 GPIB cable 1 2 HP8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual General Information Verifying the HP 8511A Verifying the HP 8511A The HP 8511A has been designed to operate specifically with the HP 8510 network analyzer To install the instrument turn to Chapter 3 Installation of this manual To check the proper operation of the HP 8511A see Operators Check on page 4 3 of this manual To verify that the instrument meets its published specifications use the HP 8511A B and Antenna Measurement System Performance Verification Software HP part number 08511 60024 To troubleshoot the HP 8511A begin with the Service and Equipment Overview chapter of the HP 8510 On Site Service Manual HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 1 3 General Information Description and Operating Characteristics Description and Operating Characteristics The HP 8511A four channel frequency converter test set has been designed to operate with the HP 8510 network analyzer and other microwave accessories like couplers and power splitters The HP 8511A provides a convenient means of customizing a test configuration for a variety of applications within the frequency range of 45 MHz to 26 5 GHz I
29. eed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met When you see this symbol on your instrument you should refer to the instrument s instruction manual for important information The laser radiation symbol is marked on products that have a laser output This symbol indicates that the instrument requires alternating current ac input 7 This symbol indicates hazardous voltages NI The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community If it is accompanied by a year it indicates the year the design was proven The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association A ZA Q 1SM1 A This text indicates that the instrument is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product CISPER 11 Clause 4 This symbol indicates that the power line switch is ON This symbol indicates that the power line switch is OFF or in STANDBY position HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual ix Safety Earth This is a Safety Class I product provided with a protective earthing Ground terminal An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the main power source to the product input wiring terminals power cord or supplied power cord set Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired the product must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation Before Applying Verify that the pro
30. eee 1 11 Miscellaneous 0 cece eee eee eens 1 12 Adjustments dine Im Deuter scita naso Naja 1 12 Replacement Parts 0 0 eee eee eee eee 1 12 Specifications Definitions ovo tete EC AERE teow Poe ee 2 1 Table 2 1 HP 8510 HP 8511A Performance sues 2 1 Figure 2 1 Conversion Example scele 2 2 Table 2 2 HP 8510 HP 8511A Characteristics sun 2 2 Table 2 3 HP 8510 HP 8511A Characteristics part 2 2 3 Dynamic ACCUrACy o eer e EI reique b EU 2 3 Figure 2 2 Worst Case Dynamic Accuracy Magnitude 2 3 Figure 2 3 Worst Case Dynamic Accuracy Phase 2 3 Source of System Dynamic Accuracy Errors 2 4 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Contents i Table 2 4 IF Amplifier Gain Accuracy llle 2 4 Table 2 5 HP 8511A Power Requirements and Physical Characteristics iv eR eR UPPER HAA 2 4 Specification Assumptions 0 cece ee eee ees 2 5 Recommended Test Equipment 000 0000 eee 2 6 Table 2 6 Recommended Test Equipment 0 00 5 2 6 Installation Introduction 0 cece eee en 3 1 Initial Inspection sses shen ec ee eR Roe Ae ete 3 1 Table 3 1 Contents of the HP 8511A Shipping Container 3 1 Environmental Considerations 0 0 0 eee eee 3 2 Operation and Storage 0 0 ee eee eee 3 2 Preparation for Use 0 0 eee eee eee eee 3 2 Static free Worksta
31. egulated to Input Filter Capacitor XA15 12 13 34 35 12 13 34 15VCAP 15 Volts Unregulated to Input Filter Capacitor XA15 16 17 38 39 16 17 38 39 5VREG 5 Volts Regulated Supply XA15 2 3 24 25 1 2 14 36 14 36 14 36 9 10 5VREG 15 Volts Regulated Supply XA15 6 7 28 29 7 8 15VREG 15 Volts Regulated Supply XA15 10 11 32 33 7 8 10 32 10 32 10 32 10 32 4 4 4 4 11 12 15VREG 15 Volts Regulated Supply XA15 14 15 36 37 13 35 13 35 13 35 13 35 3 3 3 3 5 6 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual
32. esult if power is not removed from the test set prior to this procedure 1 Turn the test set on its right side 2 Unplug the transformer connector at J2 on the A15 regulator board 3 Using a large pozidriv screwdriver remove the four screws and washers that hold the transformer onto the rear panel 4 Using a large pozidriv screwdriver remove the screw that holds the transformer angle bracket to the main deck The transformer wires soldered to the line module are short so do not pull the transformer out too far 5 Carefully remove the transformer from the test set and put it on the bench close to the test set 6 Strip the heat shrink tubing off the transformer wires soldered to the line module and unsolder the wires 7 Unsolder the transformer ground wire connected to the chassis side rail 8 Remove the transformer 9 When you replace the transformer refer to Figure 6 1 for the location of the wires connected to the line module 6 6 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Service and Replaceable Parts Replacement Procedures TO B1 FAN TO T1 BLACK RED GREY TRANSFORMER TO S1 FRONT PANEL ON OFF SWITCH linemod Figure 6 1 Wire Connections to Line Module FLI HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 6 7 Replacing the B1 Fan WARNING Procedure Service and Replaceable Parts Replacement Procedures Turn the test set OFF and disconnect the power cord from the mains Electrocution
33. g a Test Set zi cones oco rer eet tale a Ged tees 4 9 Figure 4 6 RF and IF Switching with Four Test Sets 4 10 Table 4 3 HP 33311C Coaxial Switch Positions with Four Test Sel vu eve bes pd eee ee PO S S eke RS 4 10 Contents ii HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Measurement Calibration 0 000 0 ccc cc eee eee eee 4 11 Operational Checks 0 0 cece eee a 4 12 Performance Verification clle 4 12 Performance Tests Port Return EOSS ob ee Ede decet eee ree 5 2 Test Procedure optional 2 0 cece cece eee 5 2 Service and Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts 1 4 sehr ated oa sages 4 AREA RR SERIO 6 2 Introduction 6 63 nen eere ee b Re se ERE EHER eae es 6 2 Exchange Assemblies Available llle 6 2 Replaceable Parts List 11i EL anders EB 6 2 Reference Designations llleeeeeee es 6 2 Table 6 1 HP 8511A Replaceable Parts llle 6 3 Replacement Procedures 00 0 eee eee eee 6 6 Replacing the T1 Power Transformer 004 6 6 Proceduie 2 mnane remet Re uei Ee RENNES ee 6 6 Figure 6 1 Wire Connections to Line Module FLI 6 7 Replacing the Bl Fan 6 8 Procedure ier het awe eas Sad oie coed e CINE 6 8 Replacing the Frequency Converter 0 0 0 e eee eee 6 9 Proc dure ies ange ca e eR uer ee a EUR SUC 6 9 Figure 6 2 HP 8511A Major Assemblies lsss 6 10 Figure 6 3 HP 8
34. he HP 8510 s expected test set address by pressing LOCAL TEST SET This should match the address of the desired test set If not change the address 3 Ifunselected test sets are active active light ON deactivate the test set by temporarily addressing it Then return to the desired address Test Set IF Switching The active test set is selected by the built in capability of the HP 8510 to generate an addressed command to the test set Each time the HP 8510 ADDRESS of TEST SET function is changed see HP 8510 LOCAL Menu the HP 8510 switches the previously addressed test set IF to external and the newly addressed test set IF to internal The test set front panel ACTIVE indicator shows the test set status When the test set is active the IF signals from the test set are applied directly to J11 TEST SET INTERCONNECT When the test set is inactive the IF signals appearing at J10 are passed through to J11and on to the next test set or the HP 8510 The address of the test set can be changed manually from the HP 8510 front panel by selecting the ADDRESS of TEST SET function then entering the address of the test set and pressing XI or it can be changed under program control using the HP 8510 GPIB ADDRESS command The GPIB address of a particular test set is set by address switches on the test set rear panel RF Switch Driver Commands A related feature of the HP 8510 is that when the HP 8510 ADDRESS of TEST SET function is changed a code se
35. in alpha numerical order by reference designator The reference designator keys the part listed to the illustration Quantity refers to the total number of the part in the instrument The description is a brief written description of the part and may be used for ordering purposes A assembly B fan C capacitor W cable wire T transformer 6 2 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Service and Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts Table 6 1 HP 8511A Replaceable Parts Reference Designation HP Part Number Qty Description Al 08511 60009 1 Assembly front panel 0180 2671 4 C AL 12000U 30V 08511 60024 1 HP 8511A B and Antenna Measurement System Performance Verification Software Assembly 08510 20005 1 Cable semi rigid 08510 20006 1 Cable semi rigid 08510 60102 1 Cable Assembly Test Set 08510 90360 1 Quick Reference Connector Care Card W31 08511 20001 1 Cable RF A12J1 A1 W32 08511 20002 1 Cable RF A1011 B1B2 W34 08511 20004 1 Cable RF A13J1 A2 W13 08511 60021 1 Cable SMA SMB 150C W15 08511 60022 1 Cable SMA SMB 150C W16 08513 60136 1 Cable SMB MSC 483W W18 08513 60138 1 Cable SMB MSC 457W W20 08513 60140 1 Cable SMB SMB 305W W13 08513 60133 1 Cable assembly A3J1 A14J1 W14 08513 60134 1 Cable assembly A3J2 J11A7 C22 23 26 08513 60144 1 Cable SMB MSC 457W W25 08513 60145 1 Cable SMB MSC 610W W26 08513 60146 1 Cable SMB MSC 610W W27 08513 60147 1 Cable
36. install the HP 8511A test set The topics covered include initial inspection environmental considerations positioning and connecting the test set for use and packaging the instrument Refer to the Installation chapter of the HP 8510 On Site Service manual for more complete system connection and turn on instructions Inspect the shipping container including cushioning material for damage If it is damaged keep it until you have checked the contents for completeness The contents are listed in Table 3 1 In addition check the test set mechanically and electrically If the test set and shipping container are undamaged passing the Operator s Check in Chapter 4 Operation should suffice for incoming inspection If the test set does not pass the Operator s Check refer to the troubleshooting procedures in the HP 8510 On Site Service Manual or call your local HP Customer Engineer If the shipping container is damaged or defective keep the shipping materials and notify both the carrier and the nearest Hewlett Packard office The HP office will arrange for repair or replacement of the test set without waiting for settlement of the claim If the components received with the test set are incomplete notify your nearest HP office and the deficient parts will be sent to you Contents of the HP 8511A Shipping Container Item Part Number Power Cord 8120 1348 Test set cable assembly 08510 60102 GPIB cable 8120 3445 Performance tes
37. ion is also located in the MAIN TROUBLESHOOTING section of the HP 8510 On Site Service Manual HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 6 1 Introduction Exchange Assemblies Available Replaceable Parts List Reference Designations Service and Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts This chapter contains information for ordering parts Exchange Assemblies Available describes how to order assemblies which are available on an exchange basis Figure 1 1 on page 1 2 and Figure 1 2 on page 1 5 identify the parts of a standard HP 8511A Figure 3 2 on page 3 3 identifies the parts unique to Option 001 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 5 is a component location diagram of the motherboard The assemblies below are replaceable on a rebuilt exchange basis at a cost saving They are not field repairable Defective assemblies must be returned for credit to realize the cost savings Thus assemblies required for spare parts stock should be ordered by the new assembly part number which is included in the replaceable parts list of this section See the parts list for the orderable part numbers A2 IF multiplexer board assembly option 001 only A3 V TO summing amplifier board assembly A4 GPIB board assembly A10 A11 A12 13 sampler assembly inputs bl b2 al a2 A14 VTO driver A15 regulator board assembly Accompanying each replaceable parts illustration is a replaceable parts list Each list is arranged
38. itching with Two Test Sets Table 4 2 HP 33311C Coaxial Switch Positions with Two Test Sets New ADDRESS of Test Set Test Set Selected HP 33311C Coaxial Switch Port Selected 1 Port 1 2 Port 2 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 4 7 Operation Installation Installation Set each test set rear panel address switch to the address listed in Table 4 2 on page 4 7 if using a two test set configuration and Table 4 3 on page 4 10 if configuring more than two test sets Use the supplied test set interconnect cable to connect test set number 1 J11 to the HP 8510 Use the supplied test set interconnect cable to connect test set number 2 J11 to test set number 1 J10 You may continue this test set daisy chain to include up to four test sets if the total length of all test set interconnect cables does not exceed 13 meters about 40 feet The last test set in the chain does not require option 001 If the RF coaxial switch s is not incorporated into the system then the RF input to the test set must be manually switched to the active test set 4 8 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Initialization at Power up Selecting a Test Set Operation Operation Operation Upon power up the IF switches must be configured so that only one system test set is active The following procedure shows how to make one test set active 1 Check the active lights of all system test sets 2 Check t
39. laceable Parts Designer Number CY Description A2 08513 60004 IF multiplexor board assembly A2 08513 69004 IF multiplexor board assembly rebuilt 08510 60102 Cable assembly test set 08510 60106 Cable test set IF interconnect Wi 08513 60121 Cable assembly A12J3 A2J1 w2 08513 60122 Cable assembly A13J3 A2J7 W3 08513 60123 Cable assembly A10J3 A2J4 W4 08513 60124 Cable assembly A11J3 A2J10 W5 08513 60125 Cable SMB MSC 635W W6 08513 60126 Cable SMB MSC 533W W7 08513 60127 Cable SMB MSC 737W W8 08513 60128 Cable assembly A2J11 J11A3 W9 08513 60129 Cable SMB MSC 711W W10 08513 60130 Cable SMB MSC 546W W11 08513 60131 Cable SMB MSC 762W Wi2 08513 60132 Cable SMB MSC 457W W15 08513 60135 Cable SMB MSC 610W W17 08513 60137 Cable SMB MSC 483W W19 08513 60139 Cable SMB MSC 457W W24 08513 60144 Cable SMB MSC 457W W25 08513 60145 Cable SMB MSC 610W W26 08513 60146 Cable SMB MSC 610W W27 08513 60147 Cable SMB MSC 762W 85102 00041 Cover blank 6 12 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Service and Replaceable Parts Replacement Procedures H P 8511A Standard aS S c LPS W12 c Ws BI i WA In TEL T el a a wo a W10 N o a M a GO N z amas a q e c ON Fe A W15 S z 8 HP 8511A Option 001 topint 001 cdr Figure 6 4 Parts Unique to HP 8511A
40. n addition to configurations for measuring reflection and transmission parameters of one port or two port devices you can build configurations to characterize antenna parameters radar cross sections and frequency translation devices Figure 1 2 on page 1 5 shows one possible measurement set up 1 4 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual General Information Description and Operating Characteristics PC HP 8510 NETWORK ANALYZER o000 0000 o0 ng 00 00 cur goo 00 00 au gooo oO RECEIVE e ee ANTENNA HP 8510 SYSTEM TEST SET EL BUS IF INTERCONNECT HP 8511A FREQUENCY CONVERTER TRANSMIT ANTENNA 10dBm MAX TEST 10dBm to 40dBm REFERENCE HP 8360 SERIES SYNTHESIZER oo00 D00000 oo d ooo 0000 cA OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER Sz DIRECTIONAL COUPLER example_setup cdr Figure 1 2 Example of an HP 8511A Measurement Set up HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 1 5 General Information Description and Operating Characteristics Table 2 1 on page 2 1 lists the operating specifications and characteristics of the HP 8511A Note that the performance of the HP 85114 is verifiable only as part of an HP 8510 system Verification is performed at the ports of the HP 8511A 1 6 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Computer Requirements General Information Software and Hardware Requirements Software and Hardware Requirements The comp
41. nding receptacle you may use that in place of a static mat GROUNDING RECEPTICAL A 3 WIRE LINE POWER CORD WITH PROPER CONNECTION TO GROUND MUST BE USED FOR ESD PROTECTION ANTI STATIC MAT 9300 0797 static cdr Figure 3 1 Static Safe Work Area 3 2 HP8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Installation Environmental Considerations Option 908 Rack mount kit with handles removed 3 Remove feet l HP Part Number 5063 9221 b toretack mounting 1 Remove trim screws and handle FRONT OF INSTRUMENT 2 Attach rack flange with pan head machine screws 3 Remove feet before rack mounting Option 913 Rack mount kit for instruments with previously attached front handles HP Part Number 5063 9234 FRONT OF INSTRUMENT 1 Remove trim and screws P b 2 Attach rack flange with pan head machine screws rackmount cdr Figure 3 2 Attaching the Rack Mounting Hardware The recommended system rack is the HP 85043C Instructions for rack mounting the HP 8511A in a system configuration with the HP 8510 are provided in the Installation section of the HP 85 0 On Site Service Manual and in the HP 85043C System Rack Installation Manual HP part number 85043 90022 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 3 3 Mating Connectors Power and Control Connections Signal Path Connections Installation Connecting the Test Set Connecting the Test Set INPUT PORTS al bl
42. ng and Service Manual Option W03 Option W30 Option W31 Option 1BN Option 1BP NOTE General Information Service and Support Options Service and Support Options Warranty Conversion Option W03 converts the standard one year return to Hewlett Packard warranty to a 90 day on site warranty W03 can only be ordered at the time of instrument purchase Instruments ordered with option WOS are identified on the serial number label or on a special identification label supplied with the instrument Extended Service Return Option W30 adds two additional years of return to HP service to follow the first year of warranty Option W30 can be ordered only at the time of sale Instruments ordered with option W30 are identified on the serial number label or on a special identification label supplied with the instrument Extended Service On Site Option W30 adds two additional years of on site repair coverage to follow the first year of warranty Option W31 can be ordered only at the time of sale Certificate of Calibration Option 1BN adds MIL STD 456624 Certificate of Calibration to the instrument This option must be ordered when the instrument is ordered Certificate of Calibration With Data Option 1BP adds a MIL STD 45662A certificate of Calibration and the corresponding calibration data to the instrument This option must be ordered when the instrument is ordered Additional system warranty information is include
43. not exceed 5 dBm input to sampler for proper phase lock operation Dynamic Accuracy Figure 2 2 and Figure 2 3 illustrate worst case magnitude and phase uncertainty due to IF residuals and detector inaccuracies This data excludes uncertainty due to noise frequency response directivity port matches and connector repeatability freq GHz 20 to Pb 5 045 to 20 Accuracy dB in 10 30 50 7 3n Measurement Level dB from Ref Magnitude Figure 2 2 Worst Case Dynamic Accuracy Magnitude freq GHz 20 to Pb 5 045 to 20 Accuracy Degrees Measurement Level dB from Ref Phase Figure 2 3 Worst Case Dynamic Accuracy Phase i Phase detector accuracy is better than 0 02 degrees useful for measurements where only phase changes HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 2 3 Specifications Source of System The factors affecting dynamic accuracy listed below are primarily a function Dyn amic Accuracy of the IF detector Compression through is primarily a function of the sampler mixer circuitry In order to measure these values some of the system cables must be disconnected to gain access to the individual instruments Errors Table 2 4 IF Amplifier Gain Accuracy IF Amplifier Power Range Maximum Gain Error dB 310 to 34 dBm 0 34 to 46 dB 3 005 46 to 58 dB 30 010 58 to 70 dB 30 015 30 30 025 Detec
44. ns Conversion Gain dB 0 5 10 15 20 25 26 5 Frequency GHz freq graph cdr Figure 2 1 Conversion Example Table 2 2 HP 8510 HP 8511A Characteristics Parameter 0 045 to 8 GHz 8 to 20 GHz 20 to 26 5 GHz Dynamic Range 105 dB 105 dB 98 dB all inputs 40 to 415 dBm 40 to 415 dBm 45 to 413 dBm Accuracy Enhanced Crosstalk 415 dB 415 dB 413 dB 1 The performance parameters listed are characteristic of the HP 8511A HP 8510 They are typical or nominal figures and are not field verifiable 2 Determined by 0 1 dB compression level and system low level noise Low level noise measured with 50 ohm load at port and 1024 averaging factor Noise floor varies with averaging factor 10 log averaging factor 3 Effective crosstalk with isolation calibration excludes noise 2 2 HP8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Specifications Table 2 3 HP 8510 HP 8511A Characteristics part 2 Tracking Drift typical Magnitude 0 001 x V C Linear Phase 0 1 H GHz x V C degrees Input Ports Connector type female 3 5 mm Impedance 50 ohms nominal Damage level 3 dBm 20 mW CW RF input Port input power for phase lock Frequency Minimum Maximum 0 045 to 8 GHz 40 dBm 5 dBm 8 to 20 GHz 38 dBm 5 dBm 20 to 26 5 GHz 35 dBm 5 dBm 1 The performance parameters listed are characteristic of the HP 8511A HP 8510 They are typical or nominal figures and are not field verifiable 2 Do
45. nstalled by HP and certain other products designated by HP will be performed at Buyer s facility at no charge within HP service travel areas Outside HP service travel areas warranty service will be performed at Buyer s facility only upon HP s prior agreement and Buyer shall pay HP s round trip travel expenses In all other areas products must be returned to a service facility designated by HP For products returned to HP for warranty service Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer However Buyer shall pay all shipping charges duties and taxes for products returned to HP from another country HP warrants that its software and firmware designated by HP for use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument HP does not warrant that the operation of the instrument or software or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free LIMITATION OF WARRANTY The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer Buyer supplied software or interfacing unauthorized modification or misuse operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product or improper site preparation or maintenance NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES THE R
46. or signal separation devices by 3 5 mm flexible or semi rigid cables 3 4 HP8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Installation Connecting the Test Set 8510 INTERCONNECT HP 85101 DISPLAY PROCESSOR 0000 nana paonn poooo o00000 D00000 lll TEST SET IF INTERCONNECT o0 20 00 00 ngo ug 00 00 Daoo oonoooo aao a HP 85102 chon QOO E HP 8511A CONNECT FREQUENCY CONVERTER IF DETECTOR HP 8360 SERIES SYNTHESIZER tssyscon cdr Figure 3 3 HP 8511A System Connections HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 3 5 Installation Packaging Packaging If reshipping is required each test set should be repackaged in the original factory package Containers and materials identical to those used by the factory are available through Hewlett Packard offices If comparable packaging materials are used wrap the test set in heavy paper or anti static material If shipping to an HP Office or Service Center complete and attach a service tag refer to the Installation chapter in the HP 8510 On Site Service Manual Use sufficient shock absorbing material on all sides of the HP 8511A to provide a thick firm cushion and to prevent movement Seat the shipping container securely and mark it FRAGILE In any correspondence with HP refer to the HP 8511A by full model and serial number located on the rear panel 3 6 HP8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 4 Operation
47. quence is automatically issued over the HP 8510 system bus to the device at the ADDRESS of RF SWITCH In the recommended configuration this device is an HP 11713A attenuator switch driver which in turn controls one or more HP 33311C coaxial switch As shown in Figure 4 5 on page 4 7 and Figure 4 6 on page 4 10 these switches are used to select which of the test sets receive the RF Output of the network analyzer source The exact command issued depends upon the new value of the ADDRESS of TEST SET function also shown in Figure 4 5 on page 4 7 and Figure 4 6 on page 4 10 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 4 9 Operation Operation HP 11713A PoRT 2 L DRIVE PIN PORT 1 DRIVE PIN DRIVE PIN amp PORT 2 PORT 1 b d DRIVE PIN DRIVE PIN d HP 33311C COAXIAL SWITCH 2 HP 33311C COAXIAL SWITCH 2 COAXIAL SWITCH 1 RF IN FROM SOURCE TEST SET 1 TEST SET 2 TEST SET 3 TEST SET 4 To HP 8510 Network Analyzer Test Set Interconnect HP851X 001 HP851X 001 HP851X 001 HP851X TEST SET 1 TEST SET 2 TEST SET 3 TEST SET 4 TEST SET REAR PANEL TEST SET REAR PANEL TEST SET REAR PANEL TEST SET REAR PANEL ADDRESS SWITCH SET ADDRESSSWITCHSET ADDRESS SWITCH SET ADDRESS SWITCH SET TO 20 TO 21 TO 22 TO 23 NOTE 1 Not all system connections are shown 2 In dual source configurations the second can be multiplexed in a similar manner If only one du
48. t software CD ROM assembly 08511 60024 HP 8511A Operating and Service Manual 08511 90072 Semi rigid cables 2 08510 20005 08510 20006 1 For performance testing and operator s check HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 3 1 Installation Environmental Considerations Environmental Considerations Operation and Storage To perform within specifications the HP 8511A should be operated in temperatures between 0 C and 55 C with relative humidity between 5 and 95 at 40 C maximum dry bulb temperature It may be operated at altitudes up to 4 500 metres 15 000 feet The HP 8511A may be stored in temperatures from 40 C to 75 C with relative humidity up to 90 at 65 C maximum dry bulb temperature and at altitudes up to 15 240 metres 50 000 feet Preparation for Use Positioning the Test Set Static free Workstation Typically the HP 8511A is placed under the HP 8510 network analyzer or the source whether it is rack mounted or used on a bench To install the flanges to rack mount the instrument with or without handles in a standard 19 inch rack refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 3 When installing the test set for use on a bench place it on a grounded anti static work surface to lessen the chance of ESD damage The anti static surface should extend far enough in front of the test set to provide effective protection at the test ports and cable ends If your test set is equipped with a grou
49. the damage level Other than the above ESD precautions you need observe only normal precautions in handling and operating the HP 8511A The voltages in this test set warrant normal caution for operator safety Service should be performed only by qualified personnel For more information on service strategy troubleshooting procedures replaceable parts and similar information refer to the HP 8510 On Site Service Manual Table 2 6 on page 2 6 lists additional equipment and accessories required for use with the HP 8511A frequency converter The table also notes which items are required to verify the performance of the test set and which items are required for operation Other equipment may be substituted if its specifications meet or exceed the specifications listed in the critical specifications column HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 1 11 General Information Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Adjustments The HP 8511A has no adjustments Specifically no attempt should be made to adjust the samplers Replacement Parts The replaceable parts are listed in Chapter 6 Service and Replaceable Parts of this manual 1 12 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Specifications Definitions Specifications and characteristics differ as defined in Table 2 1 Both are based on certain operating conditions Those conditions are defined in Specification Assumptions on page 2 5 Table2 1 HP 8
50. tion 0 0 cece eee nee 3 2 Figure 3 1 Static Safe Work Area 0 ccc eee 3 2 Figure 3 2 Attaching the Rack Mounting Hardware 3 3 Connecting the Test Set 3 4 Mating Connectors 0 0 ee eee eee eens 3 4 Power and Control Connections 0 0 cece eee eee 3 4 Signal Path Connections 00 eee eee eee eee 3 4 Figure 3 3 HP 8511A System Connections 0 0 00000005 3 5 Packaging sene naie nes eek xus MEG Mee Sox Sm tds 3 6 Operation Introd ction nr ERR en e Ree eee een aste gts 4 1 Front Panel Features cec sd sae se VES UR E Re V E 4 1 Figure 4 1 Front Panel Features sees eese 4 1 Figure 4 2 Rear Panel Features ccc enn 4 2 Operators Clieck ionis khi a a ie bie a wa lies 4 3 Equipment j 552 css baht iret Deer gti re eg Veris a 4 3 Table 4 1 Necessary Equipment 0 0 0 cece eee 4 3 Procedure zzz hee eis HE GAS Beas Sed POS eed SEM 4 3 Figure 4 3 Hardware Configuration for Operator s Check 4 4 Figure 4 4 Typical Operator s Check CRT Trace 4 4 Controlling Multiple Test Sets 0 0 eee eee ee eee 4 6 Figure 4 5 RF and IF Switching with Two Test Sets 4 7 Table 4 2 HP 33311C Coaxial Switch Positions with Two Test Sels o es tete tt e ee cec nts 4 7 Installation zou eer Bee tears SH US Ave EE T 4 8 Operation eis scsi eee agate seed teed qu Reps 4 9 Initialization at Power up 1 1 0 2 eee eee eee 4 9 Selectin
51. tor Circularity Error 10 003 dB peak IF Residuals 140 dBm IF Linearity 10 003 dB Incremental Phase Accuracy 10 001 degrees degree not to exceed 0 02 Phase versus Phase degrees peak at Measurement Reference 1 Measured at the IF input to the HP 8510 not at the test set test ports Table 2 5 HP 8511A Power Requirements and Physical Characteristics Operating Temperature 0 Cto 55 C Power 110 120 220 or 240 10 Vac 47 to 66 Hz line frequency Dimensions 460 mm x 133 mm x 609 mm 18 1 x 5 25 x 24 inches Weight 13 kg 29 Ib net 17 kg 38 Ib shipping 2 4 HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual Specifications Specification Assumptions Specification Assumptions The specifications of the HP 8511A assume that the following operating conditions are met All system instruments have reached stable operating temperature RF source HP 8360 series source Other sources recommended in the HP 8511A Performance Test procedures may be used for verification within the frequency limits of those sources When used with another recommended source the performance specifications may differ from those for the HP 8510 HP 8511A HP 8360 series configuration The performance test software will display and print the limits for the chosen configuration Performance verification temperature 23 33 C RF source power levels as follows Power at Input Level dBm Test 0 045 to 18 GHz 18 to 26 5
52. uter requirements to successfully install and operate the software are as follows 100 IBM PC compatible computer Pentium 133 or better Windows 959 Windows 989 or Windows NT 4 0 installed GPIB interface card and cable or Hewlett Packard GPIB card and cable HP BASIC for Windows version 6 32 or later installed A CD ROM drive HP 8511A B and Antenna Measurement System Performance Verification Software Internet Explorer 43 0 or higher or Netscape 4 0 or higher HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual 1 7 Option 001 Option 908 Option 910 Option 913 General Information Options Options Option 001 adds IF switching capability to allow up to four test sets to be connected to the HP 8510 at the same time The test set in use is selected from the HP 8510 front panel The 20 MHz IF signal is transmitted from the standard test sets through the option 001 test set to the HP 8510 IF switching is performed automatically by the option 001 test set without reconnections Option 908 supplies the test set with the parts required to rack mount it with the handles removed Refer to Chapter 3 Installation of this manual for additional information Provides a duplicate test set manual at the time of purchase Option 913 supplies the test set with the parts required to rack mount it with handles Refer to Chapter 3 Installation of this manual for additional information 1 8 HP8511A Test Set Operati
53. vice Manual HP part number 08511 90072 Printed in USA 23 September 1999 Revision 1 0 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Hewlett Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Hewlett Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Hewlett Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett Packard This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Company Restricted Rights Legend Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 for DOD agencies and subparagraphs c 1 and c 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52 227 19 for other agencies Hewlett Packard Company Santa Rosa Systems Division 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway Santa Rosa CA 95403 1799 U S A Copyright
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