222 Frequency Synthesizer Fault Finding TM9100 Service Manual
© Tait Electronics Limited August 2005
Task 38 —
TP501 Test Point
If the signal at the TP502 test point is correct, check the signal at the TP501 
test point:
1. With the oscilloscope probe at the 
TP501 test point 
(see Figure 9.16), check the DAC output 
CDC VCXO MOD. If a 
triangular wave is present, go to Step 2. Otherwise go to “VCXO and 
CODEC Circuitry” on page 224.
2. A fault is causing the loop to oscillate. If not already done, remove the 
FCL TOP can.
3. Check the waveform at the 
TP500 test point (see Figure 9.16). 
The waveform should be an amplified and inverted version of the 
waveform at the 
TP501 test point.
4. If the waveform is correct, go to Step 5. If it is not, there is a fault in 
the modulator buffer amplifier (IC502 pins 1 to 3, and associated 
components) (see Figure 9.16). Rectify the fault and return to 
Step 1.
5. Connect the 
TP501 test point to ground by resoldering R527 in the 
position shown in Figure 9.16. This forces the VCXO loop voltage 
high.
6. Use the oscilloscope probe to check the VCXO output at C536 — 
probe the via next to C536 (see Figure 9.16). The signal should be:
7. If the signal is correct, go to Task 39
. If it is not, go to Step 8.
8. The VCXO circuitry is faulty. If not already done, remove the 
VCXO 
BOT can.
9. Locate and repair the fault in the VCXO circuitry (Q501, Q503, 
XL501 and associated components) (see Figure 9.17).
10. Confirm the removal of the fault, and go to Task 39
. If the repair 
failed, replace the main-board assembly and go to “Final Tasks” on 
page 147.
VCXO output at C536: sine wave with frequency of 13.017 MHz and
amplitude of 1.1 ± 0.2 V
pp
 on 1.4 ± 0.2 V DC