1-1. General
This section contains the Procedures required to check and maintain specified instrument
performance. The adjustments should be performed at an ambient temperature of
23°C ±5°C and a relative humidity of less than 60%. It allows the instrument to stabilize at
this environment for a minimum of 30 minutes.
1-2. Equipment's required
Table 1-1 is shown test equipment's required.
2. Connect the distortion analyzer to output terminal.
3. Check the distortions of output signal are less than 1% from 10Hz to 100kHz.
1-3-4. TRIANGLE/SQUARE WAVE CHARACTERISTICS
SPECIFICATION
Linearity of Triangle Wave ; ≥ 99 % (10Hz to 100kHz)
Rise and Fall Time of Square Wave ; Less than 120nS at 10MHz Max. output level
2. Connect the oscilloscope and Frequency Counter to output terminal.
3. Set Freq. Range to 10k and adjust Freq. Dial to 1.00 kHz (Start Frequency).
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4. Pull out SWIDTH Control and adjust to max. position ( 100kHz, Stop frequency).
5. Adjust Sweep Rate Control for desired rate and check sweep operating.
1-3-8. VCF IN FUNCTION
SPECIFICATION
Out-put frequency should be changed from minimum frequency to maximum frequency in
each frequency range by changing VCF INPUT Voltage from 0 to 10V DC.
EQUIPMENT
Power supply
BNC CABLE
PROCEDURE
1. Set this product as follows;
- Function ; SINE WAVE ( )
- Frequency Range ; 10K
- Frequency Control ; Max.
- ATT ; 0 dB(PULL OUT)
- AMPLITUDE ; CENTER
- COUNT ; INT(PULL OUT)
- DC OFFSET ; OFF(PUSH IN)
- SYM ; OFF(PUSH IN)
2. Set Power Supply to “0V” and connect to “VCF IN” Terminal.
3. Check the output frequency is “1.00kHz ± 0.2kHz”.
4. Increase the output voltage of Power Supply up to +10V and check the output
frequency as following table.
VCF Voltage Output Frequency Tolerance
0 1.000 kHz
2.000 V 20.00 kHz
4.000 V 40.00 kHz
6.000 V 60.00 kHz
8.000 V 80.00 kHz
10.00 V 100.00 kHz
±
0.2kHz
±
4 kHz
±
8 kHz
±
12 kHz
±
16 kHz
±
20 kHz
1-3-9. FREQUENCY COUNTER
SPECIFICATION
Frequency range ; 200mHz to 110MHz
Input sensitivity ; 100mVrms
EQUIPMENT
Signal generator
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PROCEDURE
1. Set the COUNT to EXT(PUSH IN).
2. Connect the signal generator to EXT COUNT IN terminal.
3. Set the signal generator to 100mVrms, 200mHz and check the reading of 8210.
4. Vary the output frequency from 200mHz to 110MHz and check the 8210 displays
correct frequencies.
5. Push in LPF(Low Pass Filter) and check the LPF is working (-3dB +/-0.2dB point at
approx. 120kHz).
< Check procedure >
a. Apply 120KHz signal with minimum input level into EXT COUNT IN.
b. Push in LPF switch and check gate time(Frequency display) is stopped.
c. Increase input level and check the gate time(Frequency display) is starting to
and check the input level is increased about 3dB(+/-0.2dB) from “minimum input
level”.
2. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
2-1. Preliminary Set-up
Remove top cover. Apply power, and allow at least 30 minutes for warm-up.
2-2. Power supply
a. Check the voltage in each position according to table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Power supply outputs
Check position Supplying Voltage Tolerance Remark
Output Pin of
+ 5 V
U6,15,20
Output Pin of U5 + 15 V
Output Pin of U7 - 15 V
2. Set the oscilloscope to 0.5V/DIV, 20uS/DIV , DC Coupling and set the vertical
position to horizontal graticule center.
3. Connect the oscilloscope to output terminal.
4. Set “AMPLITUDE” control for 2DIV on CRT and adjust SFR15(OFFSET ADJUSTER) for “0
OFFSET of waveform”(The waveform should be in center. +/- 0.1DIV from horizontal
graticule center).
2-4-2.SQUARE WAVE LEVEL
1. Set this product as follows;
- Function ; “SQUARE WAVE ( )”
- ATT ; 0 dB(PULL OUT)
- AMPLITUDE ; MAX.
- FREQUENCY ; 10kHz
- COUNT ; INT(PULL OUT)
- DC OFFSET ; OFF(PUSH IN)
- SYM ; OFF(PUSH IN)
2. Change the function to “SQUARE WAVE”
3. Set the oscilloscope to 5V/DIV, 20uS/DIV
4. Check the output level of Square Wave is more than 17Vpp.
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2-4-3.SINE WAVE LEVEL Adjust.
1. Set this product as follows;
- Function ; “SINE WAVE ( )
- ATT ; 0 dB(PULL OUT)
- AMPLITUDE ; MAX.
- FREQUENCY ; 10kHz
- COUNT ; INT(PULL OUT)
- DC OFFSET ; OFF(PUSH IN)
- SYM ; OFF(PUSH IN)
2. Change the function to “SINE WAVE”
3. Set the oscilloscope to 5V/DIV, 20uS/DIV
4. Adjust SFR10 , SFR13 for displaying “4DIV” on CRT. (SFR10 : + DIV from
horizontal graticule center for up-side of waveform , SFR13 : - DIV from
horizontal graticule center for down-side of waveform.
4. Pull out SYM Control and adjust to Min. position. And adjust SFR6 the
symmetry(duty ratio) is “lower than 1:10”.
5. Adjust SYM Control to Max. position and adjust SFR7 the symmetry(duty ratio)
is”higher than 10:1”.
2-7. FREQUENCY COUNTER ADJUST
EQUIPMENT
10MHz Standard Signal Source
Signal Generator up to 110MHz
BNC CABLE
FEEDTHROUGH TERMINATION 50 Ω (if necessary)
PROCEDURE
1. Set this product as follows;
- COUNT ; EXT(PUSH IN)
2. Connect 10MHz Standard Signal to the EXT COUNT IN terminal and adjust TC1 for
10.0000 MHz reading on Counter Display.
3. Set Signal generator to 110MHz, 100mVrms and connect the EXT COUNT IN terminal.
4. Adjust SFR16 (Shield Box IN) for 110.0000 MHz reading on Counter Display.
Reduce the output level of Signal Generator Slowly and adjust SFR16 for Minimum
input sensitivity(as possible as less than 100mVrms).
5. Change the out frequency of Signal Generator from 110MHz to 200mHz and check
the minimum input voltage is less than 100mVrms.
6. Push in LPF(Low Pass Filter) and check the LPF is working (-3dB +/-0.2dB point
at approx. 120kHz).
< Check procedure >
a. Apply 120KHz signal with minimum input level into EXT COUNT IN.
b. Push in LPF switch and check gate time(Frequency display) is stopped.
c. Increase input level and check the gate time(Frequency display) is starting to
and check the input level is increased about 3dB(+/-0.2dB) from “minimum input
level”.
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3. Troubleshooting Procedure
3-1. Troubleshooting techniques
3-1-1. Check the function selector and switch setting. Incorrect switch settings can
give a false indication of instrument malfunction. If there is any question
about the correct function or operation, refer to OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
3-1-2. Check associated equipments before proceeding, ensure that any equipments used
with this product is operating correctly and verify that out and input signals
are properly connected and that the interconnecting cables are not defective.
3-1-3. Visual Check
Look for broken terminals, damaged components, mounting status of components,
damaged circuit boards, or other clues to the cause of a malfunction.
3-2. Troubleshooting procedure
3-2-1. NO Display
1. Check the “FUSE” and if it is broken, change to new one with same rating.
2. Check the output voltage of power transformer.
-. 17 to 18 Vac between pin 1 and 2 of CN14, and between pin 2 and 3 of CN14
on main board.
-. 8 to 10 Vac between pin 1 and 2 of CN4,CN24, and between pin 2 and 3 of
CN4,CN24 on main board.
3. Check the DC Power Voltage.
-. +5VDC at U6 and U15 output(U6,15 Assembled at rear panel)
4. Check the frequency at pin 19 of U12. It should be “10MHz”.
5. Check the connector cable from CN12’,CN13’(main board) to display board.
3-2-2. Triangle Wave Out-put
1. Check the Function switch operation and select Triangle Wave.
2. Check the DC Power Voltage for Generator Circuit.
-. +15VDC at U5 output
-. +5VDC at U6,U15,U20 output ( U6,15 :assembled at rear panel)
-. -5VDC at Anode of ZD1.
-. -15VDC at U7 output
-. +21VDC at upper leg of R68
3. Check the waveform at Q7 Emitter. The Triangle Wave should be appeared.
4. If not, check the operation of Amplifier and Triangle oscillator (U1 A/B/D, U2 A/B,
Q1,Q2,Q3,Q4,Q5,Q6,D1,D2,D3,D5,Q7).
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5. Check the Range Selector Switch operation and Frequency Control Volume and Cable
connection from VR1 to CN2(Main Board).
6. Check the “Amplitude VR4” and Cable connection from VR to CN5 on main board.
7. Check the waveform at R46. The Triangle Wave should be appeared.
8. If not, check the operation of Differential Amplifier(Q12,Q13,Q14,Q15,Q16).
9. Check the Attenuator switch(20 dB) and cable connection from CN7 to Output terminal.
3-2-3. Square Wave Out-put
1. Check the Function switch operation and select Square Wave.
2. Check the waveform at D1(of DD1) Cathode. The Triangle Wave should be appeared.
3. Check the waveform at D2(of DD1) Cathode. The Square Wave should be appeared.
4. If not, check the step 3-2-2. 4 and 5.
5. Check the waveform at 9pin of U3. The Square Wave should be appeared.
6. If not, check the operation of U3.
6. Check the waveform at R45. The Square Wave should be appeared.
7. If not, check the step 3-2-2. 8 and 9.
3-2-4. Sine Wave Out-put
1. Check the Function switch operation and select Sine Wave.
2. Check the waveform at Q7 Emitter. The Triangle Wave should be appeared.
3. If not, check the step 3-2-2. 4 and 5.
4. Check the waveform at Q11 Collector. The Sine Wave should be appeared.
5. If not, check the operation of Sine Shaper(Q8,Q9,Q10,Q11).
6. Check the waveform at R45. The Sine Wave should be appeared.
7. If not, check the step 3-2-2. 8 and 9.
3-2-5. TTL Output
1. Check the connection of cable for TTL Output terminal and Control Volume.
2. Check the waveform at Pin 9 of U3. The Square Wave should be appeared.
3. If not, check the step 3-2-3.
4. Check the waveform at pin 6 of U4. The TTL Level Square Wave should be appeared.
5. If not, check the operation of U4.
3-2-6. Sweep Operation(Width and Rate)
1. Check the cable connection(CN8,CN9) for Width and Rate Control Volume.
2. Vary the Width volumeand check the level of Pulse at pin 7 of U2 is varied.
3. Vary the Rate volume and check the period of Pulse at pin 14 of U2 is varied.
4. If not, check the operation of U2 C/D , D9 and Q17.
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3-2-7. Frequency Range and Frequency Dial
1. Check the cable connection from CN2(Main Board) to Frequency Control Volume.
2. Check the operation of Range selector switch(Key Switch operation).
3-2-8. Attenuator(20dB)
1. Check the operation of each Attenuator switch.
2. If not working, check the R146,147,148
3-2-9. Frequency Counter(INT/EXT)
1. Check the INT/EXT selector switch operation and set to INT.
2. Check the output frequency at Output terminal by using Frequency counter and check
the frequency at R83 is same with output frequency.
3. Check the frequency of reference signal at pin18 and 19 of U12.
It should be “10.000MHz”.
4. If not, check Reference Oscillator(X1,T1,C54,).
5. Check the frequency at pin3 of U9 and pin 7of U18.
It should be same as output frequency.
6. If not, check the operation of Input Amplifier and Devider(Q18,Q19,U8,Q20,Q21,U18).
7. Check the cable connection between CN12(main board) and CN13(Display Board).
Check the operation of Counter Circuit, Micro-processor(U12), Driver(U4,5),
8.
Scanner(U10,11)
9.
Check the operation of Display Controller(U13,U14,Q22-28) on Display Board.
10. Check LPF function as follows;
a. Check the status of LPF S/W(push in)
b. Check the voltage at the left leg of R108. It should be around +5V.
c. Check the voltage at the anode of D16. It should be around 1.4-1.5V.
d. Check the voltage at cathode of D16. It should be around on 0.7-0.8V.