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Agilent Technologies PNA Series User Manual

Agilent Technologies PNA Series
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Service Guide
Agilent Technologies
PNA Series
Microwave Network Analyzer
E8361A
Part Number E8361-90001
Printed in USA
January 2003
© Copyright 2003 Agilent Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Agilent Technologies PNA Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Ports2 or 4, model dependent
CalibrationSOLT, TRL
Impedance50 Ohm
IF Bandwidth1 Hz
Power Requirements100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Safety and Regulatory Information

General Safety Considerations

A list of safety points to consider when servicing your network analyzer.

Electrostatic Discharge Protection

A discussion of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and related recommendations and requirements for ESD protection.

Tests and Adjustments

About System Verification and Performance Tests

Details on system specifications, instrument specifications, verification procedures, and performance tests.

ANSI/NCSL Z540–1–1994 Verification

The ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 process of verifying your analyzer.

System Verification

Procedure to verify system-level, error-corrected uncertainty limits for network analyzer measurements.

Performance Tests (Agilent N2721A Software Package)

Verifies electrical performance of the analyzer using the N2721A software package.

Adjustments

Firmware-driven tests to fine-tune your analyzer for optimum response.

Troubleshooting

Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Important precautions against electrostatic discharge to prevent analyzer damage.

Getting Started with Troubleshooting

Guidance on how to begin the troubleshooting process based on failure symptoms.

Power Up Troubleshooting

Procedures to diagnose and resolve issues related to analyzer power-up.

Front Panel Troubleshooting

Procedures to verify and troubleshoot the front panel assembly components.

Rear Panel Troubleshooting

Procedures to troubleshoot issues related to rear panel connectors and associated hardware.

Measurement System Troubleshooting

Procedures to isolate faulty functional groups within the measurement portion of the analyzer.

Theory of Operation

Network Analyzer System Operation

A general description of the operating theory for the PNA series microwave network analyzer.

Synthesized Source Group

Theory of operation for the synthesized source group, including frequency range and output power.

Signal Separation Group Operation

Theory of operation for signal separation, including assemblies like the switch and couplers.

Receiver Group Operation

Theory of operation for the receiver group, covering mixers, modules, and motherboard.

Frequency Offset Group Operation (Option 080)

Theory of operation for the frequency offset group, enabling different source and receiver tuning.

Digital Processor and Digital Control Group Operation

Theory of operation for digital control, covering front panel and data acquisition subgroups.

Power Supply Group Operation

Theory of operation for the power supply assembly, detailing its DC output voltages.

Replaceable Parts

Assembly Replacement Sequence

The correct sequence for replacing an assembly in the network analyzer.

Repair and Replacement Procedures

Before Starting the Removal and Replacement Procedures

Warnings, cautions, and the assembly replacement sequence before starting repairs.

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Detailed procedures for removing and replacing major assemblies in the analyzer.

Post-Repair Procedures

Tests, verifications, and adjustments to perform after repairing an assembly.

Removing the Covers

Procedure for removing the outer and inner covers of the analyzer.

Raising and Removing the Receiver Deck

Procedure for raising, lowering, removing, and replacing the receiver deck.

Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly

Procedure for removing and replacing the front panel assembly.

Removing and Replacing Front Panel Subassemblies

Procedures for removing and replacing subassemblies within the front panel.

Removing and Replacing the Display Inverter Board and the Display Lamp

Procedures for removing and replacing the display inverter board and the display lamp.

Removing and Replacing the A4 Power Supply Assembly

Procedure for removing and replacing the A4 power supply assembly.

Error Terms

C Firmware Upgrades

D Operating System Recovery

System Recovery Procedure

Step-by-step instructions to restore the operating system to factory condition.

If the Operating System Does Not Boot From the Hard Disk Drive

Procedure to follow if the analyzer cannot boot from the hard disk drive.

If the Operating System Does Not Boot From the Floppy Disk Drive

Procedure to follow if the analyzer cannot boot from the floppy disk drive.

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