Agilent 4291B Quick Start Guide

HP 4291B RF Impedance/Material Analyzer

Quick Start Guide

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important information about serial numbers, read \Serial Number" in

Appendix A of this manual.

HP Part No. 04291-90031

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failure to comply with these requirements.

HP 4291B comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION

DEGREE 2 in IEC1010-1. HP 4291B are INDOOR USE product.

LEDs in HP 4291B are Class 1 in accordance with IEC825-1.

CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT

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must be connected to a safety earth ground by the supplied power

cable with earth blade.

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Explosive Atmosphere

Keep Away From Live

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fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment

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replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualied

maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the power

cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may

exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always

disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person,

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Contents

1. Introduction

Using This Manual .................. 1-1

Brief Description of the HP 4291B . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

2. Installation and Set Up Guide

Incoming Inspection ...... ...... ..... 2-1

Power Requirements ...... ...... ..... 2-5

Power Cable .. ...... ...... ...... 2-5

Replacing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Fuse Selection .......... ...... ...

Procedure .....................

Operation Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ventilation Requirements ...............

Instruction for Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rack/Handle Installation ...... ...... ...

Option 1CN Handle Kit ...............

Installing the Handle .. ...... ...... .

Option 1CM Rack Mount Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mounting the Rack ........ ...... ..

Option 1CP Rack Mount & Handle Kit ........ 2-10

Mounting the Handle and Rack ..........

Connecting the Test Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the Test Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the Test Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Connecting the Test Head to the Test Station . . . . . 2-12

Connecting a BNC Adapter (Option 1D5 Only) ..... 2-13

Connecting a Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

2-7

2-7

2-8

2-8

2-8

2-8

2-9

2-9

2-9

2-9

2-9

2-10

2-11

2-12

3. Impedance Measurement Quick Start

Overview .. ...... ...... ..... ...

Basic Measurement Flow ..............

Required Equipment ................

1. Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Calibration ....................

Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Connecting the Test Fixture ............ 3-8

Selecting a Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Connecting the Test Fixture to the Test Head . . . . . 3-9

4. Setting the Electrical Length of the T

est Fixture . . . 3-10

5. Fixture Compensation ...............

Performing SHORT Compensation ..........

Selecting the Shorting Device ........ ...

SHORT Compensation Key Sequence . . . . . . . .

3-1

3-2

3-3

3-4

3-4

3-5

3-11

3-12

3-12

3-14

Contents-1

Performing OPEN Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

OPEN Compensation Key Sequence .. ...... 3-14

6. Connecting the DUT to the Test Fixture . . . . . . . 3-15

7. Setting up the Analyzer .......... .... 3-15

7-1. Setting up forjZj-vs. Frequency . . . . . . . . 3-16

7-2. Setting up for C - D vs. Frequency ....... 3-17

7-3. Setting up for C - D vs. OSC Level ....... 3-18

7-4. Setting up for C - D vs. dc-V (Option 001 only) . . 3-19

Display Annotations ................ 3-20

8. Measuring the DUT ................ 3-21

Performing Automatic Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

9. Analyzing a Measurement Result .. ...... .. 3-21

Using the Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Reading a Measured Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Moving the Marker to the Minimum Point .... . 3-22

Clearing the Marker .. ...... ...... . 3-23

Equivalent Circuit Analysis ............. 3-23

Approximation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Clearing the Approximated Constant Data ..... 3-24

Clearing the Simulated Data . . . . . . . . . . . .

10. Measuring Other DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Dielectric Material Measurement Quick Start

Overview .. ...... ...... ...... ..

Brief Measurement Theory .............

Basic Measurement Flow ..............

Required Equipment ................

1. Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Calibration ....................

Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Connecting the Test Fixture ...... ..... .

Connecting the Test Fixture to the Test Head . . . . . 4-9

Selecting the Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Input Load Thickness .. ...... ...... . 4-11

5. Fixture Compensation ............... 4-12

Performing SHORT Compensation .......... 4-12

SHORT Compensation Key Sequence . . . . . . . . 4-12

Performing OPEN Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

OPEN Compensation Key Sequence .. ......

Performing LOAD Compensation . . . . . . . . . . .

LOAD Compensation Key Sequence ........

6. Input the MUT Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7. Placing the MUT in the Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . 4-15

8. Setting up the Analyzer .. ...... ...... 4-16

8-1. Setting up for

0

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- tanvs. Frequency ..... 4-17

r

Display Annotations ................ 4-18

8-2. Setting up for a Cole-Cole Plot ...... ... 4-19

Display Annotations ................ 4-20

9. Measuring the MUT .. ...... ...... ..

Performing Automatic Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Marker for Frequency/OSC Level/dc bias

Characteristics ................

3-25

3-25

3-25

4-1

4-2

4-3

4-4

4-5

4-5

4-6

4-9

4-10

4-13

4-14

4-14

4-15

4-21

4-21

4-21

4-21

Contents-2

Marker for a Cole-Cole Plot .... ...... .. 4-22

10. Measuring Other MUTs .............. 4-22

For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

5. Magnetic Material Measurement Quick Start

Overview .. ...... ...... ..... ... 5-1

Brief Measurement Theory ............. 5-2

Basic Measurement Flow .............. 5-3

Required Equipment ................ 5-4

1. Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

2. Calibration .................... 5-5

Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

3. Connecting the Test Fixture ............ 5-9

Selecting Fixture and Holder ............ 5-9

Connecting the Test Fixture to the Test Head . . . . . 5-9

Selecting the Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

4. Fixture Compensation ............... 5-11

Performing SHORT Compensation .......... 5-11

SHORT Compensation Key Sequence . . . . . . . . 5-12

5. Input the MUT Size .... ...... ...... 5-12

6. Placing the MUT on the Test Fixture ........ 5-13

7. Setting up the Analyzer .. ...... ......

0

7-1. Setting up for

7-2. Setting up for

7-3. Setting up for

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00

-

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r

0

r

0

r

vs. Frequency . . . . . . 5-15

r

00

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vs. OSC Level ...... 5-16

r

00

-

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vs. Dc-I (Option 001 only) 5-17

r

Display Annotations .. ...... ...... ..

8. Measuring the MUT .. ...... ...... ..

Performing Automatic Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . .

9. Analyzing a Measurement Result .. ...... ..

Using the Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reading a Measured Value . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moving the Marker to the Maximum Point ..... 5-20

Clearing the Marker .. ...... ...... .

10. Measuring Other MUTs ..............

For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-14

5-18

5-19

5-19

5-19

5-19

5-19

5-21

5-21

5-21

6. Features Common to All Modes

Performing User Dened Calibration . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

User Dened Calibration Description . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Performing User Dened Fixture Compensation .... 6-3

User Dened Fixture Compensation Description ... 6-3

Performing Averaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performing Point Averaging . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performing Sweep Averaging ............ 6-4

Averaging Description ............... 6-4

Using Point Delay and Sweep Delay ...... .... 6-5

Making a Point Delay Measurement ......... 6-5

Making a Sweep Delay Measurement . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Delay Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Changing the Number of Measurement Points ..... 6-6

Number of Measurement Points Description ..... 6-6

Applying Dc Bias (Option 001 Only) ..........

Monitoring the OSC Level or the Dc Bias Level . . . . .

Performing a GO/NO-GO Test ...... ...... .

Editing a Limit Line Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-3

6-3

6-6

6-7

6-8

6-8

Contents-3

Executing a Limit Line Test............. 6-10

Performing a List Sweep Measurement . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Editing a Sweep List ...... ...... .... 6-10

Activating a List Sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Constant Current/Voltage Level Measurement ..... 6-11

Auto Level Control Measurement for OSC Level Sweep . 6-12

Placing Characters on the Screen ........... 6-13

Placing Letters on the Screen ............ 6-14

Editing the Label and Changing the Position or Color . 6-14

Splitting the Measurement Display . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Performing Independent Sweeps for Each Channel . . 6-15

Using the Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Reading a Value Using the Marker . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Reading Values by Using the Sub-markers ...... 6-16

Searching for a Specic Point ............ 6-17

Searching for Maximum/Minimum Points . . . . . . 6-17

Searching for Points that Have the Target Value .. 6-17

Storing Your Trace to the Memory Traces ....... 6-17

Storing the Data Trace to the Memory Trace . . . . . 6-17

Storing More Traces to Memory Traces . . . . . . . 6-17

Displaying Memory Traces ...... ...... .

Displaying a Memory Trace Only When It Is Selected.

Clearing the Memory Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Trace Math Function ............

6-18

6-18

6-18

6-19

Calculating Using the Data Trace and Memory Trace . 6-19

Turning O the Data Math Function . . . . . . . . .

Saving and Recalling .. ...... ...... ...

6-19

6-19

Saving an Analyzer Setting and Measurement Trace . 6-20

Recalling a Saved Analyzer Setting and Measurement

Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-20

Saving a Display Image to a TIFF File ........ 6-20

Saving Measured Data for a Spreadsheet . . . . . . .

Purging a File ...... ...... ...... .

6-21

6-21

Initializing a Disk/Memory Disk for Use .. ..... 6-21

Printing .......................

6-21

Printing a Display Image ........ ..... . 6-21

Logging the Key Sequence into a Program ....... 6-22

Measurement Techniques ........ ...... . 6-23

Smoothing the Trace ................ 6-23

Reducing Trace Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23

Increasing the Sweep Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-23

When the Measurement Result Does Not Seem Correct 6-23

Contents-4

A. Manual Changes

Introduction .....................

Manual Changes ...................

Serial Number ....................

A-1

A-1

A-2

B. Maintenance

Performance Verication ............... B-1

Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Possible Problems and Their Solution ........ B-1

Replacement of Center Conductor Collet . . . . . . . . B-2

C. Fixture Compensation Procedures for the

HP 16191A and HP 16193A

HP 16191A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

SHORT Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

SHORT Compensation Key Sequence . . . . . . . . C-2

OPEN Compensation .. ...... ...... .. C-3

OPEN Compensation Key Sequence .. ...... C-3

Connecting DUT .................. C-4

HP 16193A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

SHORT Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

SHORT Compensation Key Sequence . . . . . . . . C-6

OPEN Compensation .. ...... ...... .. C-7

OPEN Compensation Key Sequence .. ...... C-7

Connecting DUT .................. C-7

D. Fixture Compensation Procedures for the HP 16194A

Exchanging the device holder . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SHORT compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Short compensantion key syquence .........

Open compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Open compensation Key syquence . . . . . . . . . .

Load compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Load compensation Key sequence . . . . . . . . . .

DUT.........................

D-1

D-2

D-3

D-4

D-4

D-5

D-5

D-6

D-6

D-7

E. Calibration and Compensation

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compensation .................... E-1

OPEN/SHORT Fixture Compensation and Electrical

Length Compensation ...... ...... .. E-1

OPEN/SHORT/LOAD Fixture Compensation . . . . . . E-2

Index

E-1

Contents-5

Figures

1-1. Manual Reference Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2-1. Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2-2. HP Part Numbers of Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2-3. Rack Mount Kits Installation ............ 2-9

2-4. Connecting the Test Station to the Mainframe .... 2-11

2-5. Connecting the Test Head to the Test Station . . . . . 2-12

2-6. Connecting a BNC Adapter ............. 2-13

2-7. Connecting a Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

3-1. Basic Flow for Impedance Measurements . . . . . . . 3-2

3-2. Required Equipment ................ 3-3

3-3. Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3-4. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

3-5. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

3-6. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

3-7. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

3-8. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

3-9. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

3-10. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

3-11. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

3-12. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

3-13. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

3-5

3-5

3-5

3-6

3-6

3-6

3-7

3-7

3-9

3-9

3-14. Connecting the Test Fixtures (HP 16192A) .. .... 3-10

3-15. Fixture Compensation ...............

4-1. Dielectric Material Measurement . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2. Basic Flow for Dielectric Material Measurements . . .

4-3. Required Equipment ................

3-11

4-2

4-3

4-4

4-4. Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4-5. ...... ...... ..... ...... ... 4-6

4-6. ...... ...... ..... ...... ... 4-6

4-7. ...... ...... ..... ...... ... 4-6

4-8. ...... ...... ..... ...... ... 4-7

4-9. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

4-10. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

4-11. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

4-12. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

4-13. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

4-7

4-7

4-8

4-9

4-9

4-14. Connecting the Test Fixtures ............ 4-10

4-15. Complex Plane Annotation ............. 4-20

5-1. Magnetic Material Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5-2. Basic Flow for Magnetic Material Measurements ... 5-3

5-3. Required Equipment ................ 5-4

5-4. Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5-5. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

5-6. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

5-7. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

5-8. ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

5-6

5-6

5-6

5-7

Contents-6

5-9. .......................... 5-7

5-10. .......................... 5-7

5-11. .......................... 5-8

5-12. Dimensions of the MUT Holder ........ ... 5-9

5-13. .......................... 5-10

5-14. .......................... 5-10

5-15. Connecting the Test Fixtures (HP 16454A Small) ... 5-10

5-16. Dimensions of the MUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

6-1. Point Averaging and Sweep Averaging . . . . . . . . 6-4

6-2. Point Delay and Sweep Delay ............ 6-5

6-3. Number of Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

6-4. Level Monitor Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

6-5. Limit Line Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

6-6. List Sweep Example ...... ...... .... 6-10

6-7. Label Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

6-8. Split Display .................... 6-15

6-9. Uncoupled Channels ................ 6-15

6-10. Marker List .................... 6-16

A-1. Serial Number Plate .... ...... ...... A-2

D-1. Exchanging the Device Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

D-2. Connecting the HP 16194A to the Measurement

Terminal .. ...... ...... ......

D-3. ..........................

D-4. ..........................

D-5. Open compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D-6. Load compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D-7. DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E-1. OPEN/SHORT Fixture Compensation . . . . . . . . .

D-2

D-3

D-4

D-5

D-6

D-7

E-2

Contents-7

Tables

2-1. Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2-2. Fuse Selection .... ...... ...... ... 2-7

2-3. Rack Mount Kits ...... ...... ...... 2-8

3-1. Test Fixtures Specication (1/2) ........... 3-8

3-2. Dimension of Shorting Devices .... ...... . 3-12

3-3. MEASUREMENT Block Parameter Setting ...... 3-16

3-4. STIMULUS Block Parameter Setting ......... 3-16

3-5. MEASUREMENT Block Parameter Setting ...... 3-17

3-6. STIMULUS Block Parameter Setting ......... 3-17

3-7. MEASUREMENT Block Parameter Setting ...... 3-18

3-8. STIMULUS Block Parameter Setting ......... 3-18

3-9. MEASUREMENT Block Parameter Setting ...... 3-19

3-10. STIMULUS Block Parameter Setting ......... 3-19

4-1. MEASUREMENT Block Parameter Setting ...... 4-17

4-2. STIMULUS Block Parameter Setting .........

4-17

4-3. MEASUREMENT Block Parameter Setting ...... 4-19

4-4. STIMULUS Block Parameter Setting .........

5-1. MUT Size For Test Fixtures .............

4-19

5-9

5-2. MEASUREMENT Block Parameter Setting ...... 5-15

5-3. STIMULUS Block Parameter Setting .........

5-15

5-4. MEASUREMENT Block Parameter Setting ...... 5-16

5-5. STIMULUS Block Parameter Setting ......... 5-16

5-6. MEASUREMENT Block Parameter Setting ...... 5-17

5-7. STIMULUS Block Parameter Setting .........

A-1. Manual Changes by Serial Number . . . . . . . . . .

5-17

A-1

A-2. Manual Changes by Firmware Version ...... .. A-1

Contents-8

Introduction

1

This Quick start Guide walks you through system setup and

initial power-on, shows you how to make basic measurements,

and explains commonly used features. Normally, you will use

this guide when you are rst learning to use the HP 4291B

RF Impedance/Material Analyzer.

Using This Manual

The organization of this Quick start Guide is described below.

Figure 1-1 shows how to use the manual. Note that chapters 3, 4, and

5 are independent of each other.You need only read the chapter that

pertains to your measurement (or you can read all three).

Figure 1-1. Manual Reference Flow

Introduction 1-1

Chapter 1. Introduction

This chapter provides a brief description of the HP 4291B and

how to use this manual.

Chapter 2. Installation and Set Up Guide

This chapter provides the information necessary for performing

an incoming inspection and setting up your analyzer.You should

refer to this chapter if the analyzer has not been inspected and

set up for operation.

Chapter 3. Impedance Measurement Quick Start

This chapter provides a quick start guide for impedance

measurement.

Chapter 4. Dielectric Material Measurement Quick Start

This chapter provides a quick start guide for dielectric material

measurement. Dielectric material measurement is available when

Option 002 is installed.

Chapter 5. Magnetic Material Measurement Quick Start

This chapter provides a quick start guide for magnetic material

measurement. Magnetic material measurement is available when

Option 002 is installed.

Chapter 6. Features Common to All Modes

This chapter provides the procedures for the analyzer key

features and measuremnent technique that can be used in all

modes of operation (impedance, dielectric, and magnetic).

Appendix A. Maintenance

This appendix provides information on performance verication,

repair, line voltage setting changes, and fuse replacement.

Appendix B. Compensation Procedure for HP 16191A and HP

16193A

This appendix provides the compensation procedure for the

HP 16191A and HP 16193A. This appendix is referred in \5.

Fixture Compensation" in Chapter 3.

Appendix C. Calibration and Compensation

This appendix provides the explanation of Calibration and

Compensation.

1-2 Introduction

Brief Description

of the HP 4291B

For surface-mount component evaluation and material testing, the

HP 4291B RF Impedance/Material Analyzer is an integrated package

designed to provide accurate testing at higher frequencies.

For component manufacturers, RF and digital equipment designers,

and material researchers, the HP 4291B provides these capabilities:

Broad frequency coverage from 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz for testing RF

components and materials.

Improved measurement accuracy and repeatability over an

impedance range of 0.1  to 50 k

Surface-mount-device (SMD) test xtures for dierent sizes of chip

capacitors and inductors.

Dielectric test xture and built-in function for measuring

permittivity, including Cole-Cole plot relaxation time (with Option

002 and HP 16453A).

Magnetic test xture and built-in function for measuring

permeability of ferrite material (with Option 002 and HP 16454A).

Direct impedance and material parameter measurement versus time,

humidity, or temperature (with an external temperature chamber).

Additional Features

Impedance Measurement

Evaluate components with dc bias up to6100 mA and640 V

(with Option 001). (See \Applying Dc Bias (Option 001 Only)" in

Chapter 6.)

Monitor test signals applied to your DUTs. (See \Monitoring the

OSC Level or the Dc Bias Level" in Chapter 6.)

Simulate a component with equivalent circuit analysis. (See

\Equivalent Circuit Analysis" in Chapter 3.)

Others

Store the measurement data and analyzer's settings on the DOS

and LIF compatible 1.4 MB oppy disk drive and memory disk.

(See \Saving and Recalling" in Chapter 6.)

Markers and marker utilities (See \Using the Marker" in

Chapter 6.)

Limit lines for go/no-go testing (See \Performing a GO/NO-GO

Test" in Chapter 6.)

Frequency linear/log/list sweep (See \Performing a List Sweep

Measurement" in Chapter 6 for list sweep.)

Introduction 1-3

Installation and Set Up Guide

This chapter provides installation and setup instructions. It contains

the following information:

Incoming Inspection

Power Requirements

Replacing the Fuse

Operation Conditions

Ventilation Requirements

Instruction for Cleaning

Rack/Handle Installation

Connecting the Test Station

Connecting the Test Head

Connecting a BNC Adapter

Connecting a Keyboard

2

Incoming

Inspection

Warning

To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not turn on the analyzer

when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the

outer enclosure (for example, covers, panel, or display)

Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container

or cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until the

contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and

the analyzer has been checked mechanically and electrically

. The

contents of the shipment should be as listed in Table 2-1. If the

contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if

the analyzer does not pass the power-on selftests, notify the nearest

Hewlett-Packard oce. If the shipping container is damaged, or the

cushioning material shows signs of unusual stress, notify the carrier

as well as the Hewlett-Packard oce. Keep the shipping materials for

the carrier's inspection.

Installation and Set Up Guide 2-1

Table 2-1. Contents

Description HP Part Number

RF Impedance/Material Analyzer HP 4291B

Mainframe

Test Station

High Impedance Test Head

Documents

Operating Manual

Quick Start Guide

Programming Manual

2

3

3

1

04291-90020

04291-90021

3

04291-90027

HP Instrument BASIC Users

Handbook

3

E2083-90005

Calibration Kit

0STermination 04191-85302

0Termination 04191-85300

50  Termination 04291-65006

LOW-LOSS Capacitor 04291-60042

Carrying Case

3

04291-60041

Sample Program Disk 04291-18000

mini-DIN Keyboard C3757-60401

Power Cable See \Power Cable"

Option 012 only

Low Impedance Test Head

Option 013 only

High Temperature High-impedance

Test Head

Temperature Coecient

Measurement Program Disk

Fixture Stand

4

Pad

4

4

04291-18001

04291-60121

04291-09001

2-2 Installation and Set Up Guide

1

Delete when Option 011 is ordered.

2

Delete when Option 0B0 is ordered

3

This item is not shown in Figure 2-1 .

4

See the temperature coecient measurement chapter of

Operation Manual

.

Option 014 only

High Temperature Low-impedance

Test Head

Table 2-1. Contents (continued)

Description HP Part Number

Temperature Coecient

Measurement Program Disk

Fixture Stand

1

Pad

Option 0BW only

Service Manual

Option 1D5 only

BNC Adapter 1250-1859

1

See the temperature coecient measurement chapter of

2

This item is not shown in Figure 2-1 .

1

2

1

04291-18001

04291-60121

04291-09001

04291-90111

Operation Manual

.

Installation and Set Up Guide 2-3

2-4 Installation and Set Up Guide

Figure 2-1. Contents

Power

Requirements

The HP 4291B requires the following power source:

Voltage : 90 to 132 Vac, 198 to 264 Vac

Frequency : 47 to 63 Hz

Power : 300 VA maximum

Power Cable

Warning

In accordance with international safety standards, this instrument

is equipped with a three-wire power cable. When connected to an

appropriate ac power outlet, this cable grounds the instrument

frame.

The type of power cable shipped with each instrument depends on

the country of destination. Refer to Figure 2-2 for the part numbers

of the power cables available.

For protection from electrical shock, the power cable ground

must not be defeated.

The power plug must be plugged into an outlet that provides a

protective earth ground connection.

Installation and Set Up Guide 2-5

2-6 Installation and Set Up Guide

Figure 2-2. HP Part Numbers of Power Cables

Replacing the

Fuse

Fuse Selection

Procedure

Select proper fuse according to the Table 2-2.

Table 2-2. Fuse Selection

Fuse Rating/Type Fuse Part Number

5A 250Vac

UL/CSA type 2110-0030

Time Delay

For ordering the fuse,contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and

Service Oce.

Perform the following steps to exchange the fuse:

Caution

Lever a small minus screwdriver to

dismount the fuse holder above the AC

line receptacle on the rear panel.

Use the proper fuse for the line voltage selected. Use only fuses with

the required current rating and of the specied type as replacements.

DO NOT use a mended fuse or short-circuit the fuse-holder in order to

by-pass a blown fuse. Find out what caused the fuse to blow!

To check or replace the fuse, pull the fuse

holder and remove the fuse.To reinstall

the fuse, insert a fuse with the proper

rating into the fuse holder.

Installation and Set Up Guide 2-7

Operation

Conditions

The HP 4291B must be operated under within the following

environment conditions, and sucient space must be kept behind the

HP 4291B to avoid obstructing the air ow of the cooling fans.

Temperature

Disk drive non-operating condition

Disk drive operating condition

:::::: ::::::: :::::: :

::::::: :::::: ::::::: :::

0Cto40C

10Cto40C

Humidity

@wet bulb temperature<29C, without condensation

Disk drive non-operating condition

Disk drive operating condition

Warm up time

::::::: :::::: ::::::: ::::::: :::::: ::::::: ::::

:::::: ::::::

::::::: :::::: :::

15%to95%RH

15%to80%RH

30 minutes

Note

Ventilation

Requirements

Instruction for

Cleaning

Rack Mounting

The HP 4291B must be protected from temperature extremes which

could cause condensation within the instrument.

To ensure adequate ventilation, make sure that there is adequate

clearance of at least 180mm behind and 60mm sides

.

To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the HP 4291B power cable

from the receptacle before cleaning. Wipe with a dry cloth or a soft

cloth that is soaked with water and wrung tightly without undue

pressure to clean the casing. Do not attempt to clean the HP 4291B

internally.

Rack mounting information is provided with the rack mount kit.

If the kit was not ordered with the analyzer as an option, it may

be ordered through the nearest Hewlett-Packard oce. The part

numbers of the rack mount kit are shown in Table 2-3.

2-8 Installation and Set Up Guide

Table 2-3. Rack Mount Kits

Option Description HP Part Number

1CN Handle Kit 5063-9229

1CM Rack Mount Kit 5063-9216

1CP Rack Mount & Handle Kit 5063-9223

Rack/Handle

Installation

The HP 4291B can be rack mounted and used as a component in a

measurement system. Figure 2-3 shows how to rack mount the

HP 4291B.

Option 1CN Handle Kit

Option 1CM Rack

Mount Kit

Figure 2-3. Rack Mount Kits Installation

Option 1CN is a handle kit containing a pair of handles and the

necessary hardware to attach them to the instrument.

Installing the Handle

1. Remove the adhesive-backed trim strips1

front sides of the HP 4291B.

2. Attach the front handles3

3. Attach the trim strips4

Option 1CM is a rack mount kit containing a pair of anges and the

necessary hardware to mount them to the instrument in an equipment

rack with 482.6 mm (19 inches) horizontal spacing.

Mounting the Rack

1. Remove the adhesive-backed trim strips1

front sides of the HP 4291B.

2. Attach the rack mount ange2

the HP 4291B using the screws provided.

to the sides using the screws provided.

to the handles.

to the left and right front sides of

from the left and right

from the left and right

Installation and Set Up Guide 2-9

3. Remove all four feet (lift bar on the inner side of the foot, and

slide the foot toward the bar).

Option 1CP Rack

Mount & Handle Kit

Option 1CP is a rack mount kit containing a pair of anges and the

necessary hardware to mount them to an instrument which has

handles attached, in an equipment rack with 482.6 mm (19 inches)

spacing.

Mounting the Handle and Rack

1. Remove the adhesive-backed trim strips1

front sides of the HP 4291B.

2. Attach the front handle3

on the left and right front sides of the HP 4291B using the screws

provided.

3. Remove all four feet (lift bar on the inner side of the foot, and

slide the foot toward the bar).

and the rack mount ange5

from the left and right

together

2-10 Installation and Set Up Guide