Location of components (front and rear panels)
Location of assemblies and chassis mounted components (top view)
Location of assemblies and chassis mounted components (underside view)
of
Wiring
rotary switches
Wiring of rear panel connectors
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A1 Not Assigned
A2 Mantissa Range Assembly Package
Figure A2-1 Component location, A2
A2-2 Schematic A2 (part
A2-3
Schematic A2 (part 21, Mantissa Range assembly
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A3 Decade Range Assembly Package
Figure A3-1 Component location, A3
A3-2 Schematic A3, Decade Range assembly
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A4 Store 1 Assembly Package
Table A4-1 Component identification grid, A4
Figure
A4-1 Component location, A4
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A4-2 Schematic A4 (part 11, Store 1 assembly
A4-3 Schematic A4 (part 21, Store 1 assembly
Scales the horizontal and vertical axes and the fre-
quency ..interval,
switch.
SCALE FACTOR:
3.
tion to be presented on the Display Sensitivity panel.
ERASE:
4.
on storage CRT screen, when not
INTENSITY:
5.
CRT
8
y
10 division CRT, with graticule
in
one division squares. Major axes cali-
in
0.2
division intervals. 1 division = 0.95cm.
illuminated digital readout.
Af,
as selected by Scale Factor
lever switch. Selects axis calibra-
pushbutton. Eradicates all traces displayed
potentiometer. Controls brightness of
beam.
Figure
in
1-2
STORAGE TIME:
6.
any display is stored, when
STORE mode.
FOCUS:
7.
beam.
PERSISTENCE:
8.
written trace, when not
clockwise position selects STORE mode.
INPUT:
9.
into Store 1 or
data
LINE-ON:
10.
instrument.
potentiometer. Adjusts sharpness of CRT
lever switch. Routes data from the 3721A
in
stores.
toggle switch. Controls ac supply to
Front panel controls and indicators
potentiometer. Varies the time
in
STORE mode.
potentiometer. Controls duration of
2
as selected.
in
STORE mode. Fully
In
HOLD
position retains
the
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DATA:
11.
contents of respective store on CRT. In extreme righthand position transfers control to SPECTRUM switch.
12.
WINDOW:
triangular window to input data.
natural window occurs.
13. SPECTRUM:
contents to
14. REAL/COMPLEX:
REAL
COMPLEX
15.
GAIN:
GAIN VERNIER:
16.
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gain adjustment between calibrated steps. In CAL,
gain selected by GAIN switch.
OVERLOAD:
17.
overloaded at any time during processing.
18. INTERPOLATION:
mode fractionally alters each of the
at
In AUTO
duced in each frequency interval df.
lever switch. In positions 1 or 2 displays
lever switch. ON position - applies a
OFF
lever switch. Controls choice of store
be
transformed.
-
calculates cosine components only.
rotary switch. Selects gain of integrator.
which the transform
lever switch.
-
calculates cosine and sine components.
potentiometer. Provides continuous
lamp. Indicates
potentiometer. In the MANUAL
10
equally spaced display points are pro-
if
integrator becomes
is
computed (up to Af max).
100
position
frequencies
21. HORIZONTAL:
presented on horizontal axis of CRT. Used together,
controls
presentation format of the display.
22.
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CALIBRATION
Recorder plot size to be set.
23.
START:
pen across the X-Y Recorder chart.
RECORD:
24.
on to X-Y Recorder.
HORIZONTAL SHIFT:
25.
horizontally on CRT.
CAL:
26.
27.
28.
29.
potentiometer. Adjusts horizontal size of display.
HORIZONTAL GAIN:
mtal axis of displayed trace by a factor of
PHASE SHIFT:
-90'
phase shift to any display axis representing
phase information.
VERTICAL SHIFT:
tically on CRT screen.
rotary switch. Selects function to be
20
and
21
enable the user to select the
lever switch. Allows external X-Y
pushbutton. Initiates a single sweep of the
Lever switch. Controls outputting of trace
potentiometer. Moves trace
lever switch. Magnifies horiz-
lever switch. Adds
potentiometer. Moves trace ver-
0.
+goo,
2.
or
19. MARKER:
point of the displayed function.
VERTICAL:
20.
presented on vertical axis of CRT.
potentiometer. Puts a marker on any
rotary switch. Selects function to
be
30. CAL:
31.
potentiometer. Adjusts vertical
VERTICAL GAIN:
cation of vertical axis of displayed trace by a factor
of
2.
lever switch. Provides magnifi-
size
of display.
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Front panel controls and indicators (continued)
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1.
POWER MODULE:
and voltage selector switch.
AC
Line.
11 51230V. k 10%.
Fuse.
115V -2.5AT, 230V -1.25AT.
Clipin fuse. Cannot be changed without first
moving power cable.
Selector. Lever switch, 115V
selector. Cannot
power cable.
2.
EXTERNAL INTERFACE:
Duplicates 3721A Data Interface rear panel connector.
contains ac line socket, fuse,
48
to 65Hz. 250VA.
or
be
changed without
230V line voltage
50-contact connector.
first
re-
removing
24
4.
5.
6.
5
X-RECORDER:
axis of
Y-RECORDER:
axis of
PEN LIFT:
pen of an
facility.
VALID DATA:
indicate that valid data is present at
corder output connectors.
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X-Y
X-Y
BNC connector. Output to horizontal
Recorder.
BNC connector. Output to vertical
Recorder.
BNC connector. Provides control signal for
X-Y
Recorder with remote pen control
BNC connector. Provides p signal to
6
7
X
and
c
Y
Re-
3. 3720A13721A CONNECTOR:
Input
socket for data from 3721A.
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Figure
1-3
-
NOTE:
denotes alternating current (ad.
Rear panel controls and connectors
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
2-1
INTRODUCTION
2-2 This section contains information on Identification, Instrument Dismantling and Repair Procedures for the 3720A.
2-3 IDENTIFICATION
2-4
Assembly Identification
2-5 Table 2-1 lists the designator,
Part Number
of
all assemblies in the 3720A
Spectrum Display. (Assembly
Assy in this Table).
title
and
is
abbreviated to
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II
2-6 Assembly Connection Identification
2-7 Throughout this manual connections to printed
circuit assemblies are referred to by an abbreviated
form. For example, the connection to pin M on A5
assembly is written
2-8
Integrated Circuit Identification
2-9 Digital integrated circuits are referenced by
the physical location of each package (MC prefix) on the circuit board, and by their function in
the circuit
(G,
as
FF, etc,
A5(M).
as
applicable).
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Assemb
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Designator
A?
A2
4.3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A1
0
A1
1
A12
A13
A14
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Table 2-1 3720A Assemblies
Title
Not Assigned
Mantissa Range Assy
Decade Range Assy
Store
Deflection Amplifiers Assy
High Voltage Power Supply Assy
Range Indicator Assy
Range Units Assy
Storage Assy
03720-7001 6
03720-7001 7
03720-7001
8
03720-7001 9
03720- 70020
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Model
3720A
.2-10 The MC number gives the physical location of
each package in the form of
2-11 With the printed circuit board held component side uppermost, and tongued connector near-
est,
numbering of the rows and columns of inte
grated circuits starts from the top left hand corner
of the board. The first figure following the MC
prefix
column. For example, MC52 will
row down and the 2nd column across, whilst
MC103 will be in the 10th row and 3rd column.
2-1 2 The second method
individual 'component blocks' helps the circuit
description and signal flow indication.
2-13 Each 'block'
its function
number indicating
diagram, in the same manner
etc, are referenced.
gives
the row and the second gives the
of
is
given a prefix according to
(see Table 2-2 for
its
position on the schematic
a
grid reference.
lie
in the 5th
identification of the
full
list) and
a
as
resistors, capacitors,
a
2-15 INSTRUMENT DISMANTLING
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115/230V AC AND +158V DC SUPPLY
WIRES ARE EXPOSED WHEN ANY
THE INSTRUMENT COVERS ARE
MOVED. USE EXTREME CAUTION DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, ADJUSTMENT
OR
REPAIR. AVOID DAMAGE TO THE
INSTRUMENT BY DISCONNECTING THE
POWER CABLE BEFORE REMOVING
REPLACING COVERS, ASSEMBLIES
COMPONENTS.
2-16 Removing Top and Bottom Covers
1.
Remove the four cross-head screws holding the
cover in position.
2. Slide the cover about lin (2.5cm) to the rear
and lift clear.
NOTE:
the tilt stand from the bottom cover before
rem ova
It is not necessary to remove the feet
I.
DANGER
OF
RE-
OR
OR
or
c
Table 2-2 Digital integrated circuit abbreviations
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Abbreviation
B
DD
FF
G
IG
MS
SR
IC
2-14 All
assembly connections. For example, lead 12 on
integrated circuit MC25, on A5 assembly, is
referred to
scribing schematics, lead
assembly A2 would be referenced A2FF9(6).
leads are referred to in the same way
as
A5MC25(12). Similarly when de-
F
unction
Buffer
Decade Divider
FI ip-f lop
Gate
Inverter Gate
Monostable
S
h if t Register
6
on Flip-flop 9 on
as
2-1 7 Removing Side Covers
1. Remove the four cross-head screws securing
each cover.
2. Lift cover clear.
2-18 Front Panel Access
1.
Remove the
instru ment.
Release the two screws securing the Al/All
2.
retaining strip and lift this strip clear.
3.
Remove assemblies A2 to A1
4.
Release the two screws
of the right hand and left hand board guides.
Withdraw the board guides to
5.
the rear
Re-assembly is
6.
cedu re.
top
and
of
the front panel.
a
reversal of the above pro-
bottom
at
covers from the
1
inclusive.
the base of each
give
access
to
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2-19 MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
When handling the 3720A do not
instrument onto
2-20 Locations
2-21 Access
-22V and -5OV power supply fuses
removing the
2-22 The +12.6V power supply fuse
Storage assembly. Access to the fuse
removing the
2-23 Replacement
to
its
front panel.
of
dc Power Supply Fuses
the +158V, +50V, +15V, +5V,
bottom
top
cover of the 3720A.
cover of the instrument.
of
Display Sensitivity Lamps
tilt
is
gained by
is
on the A20
is
gained by
the
-1
5V,
Remove the four nuts holding the A18/A19
6.
housing assembly to the front panel. If
necessary, gently move the wiring to gain
access
Release screw
7.
8.
Holding the A18/A19 housing assembly with
one hand, gently press the Display Sensi-
tivity panel on the front of the instrument
with the other hand to release the assembly.
Replacement
9.
bly
to the nuts.
B
shown in Figure 2-1.
of
the A1 8/A19 housing assem-
is
a
reversal of the above procedure.
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2-24 The lamps are mounted on the A18 and A19
assemblies.
housing assembly must be removed from the
instrument and then dismantled.
2-25 Removal
1.
Remove the
fluted aluminium plate from the instrument.
Note that the fluted aluminium plate
adhesive.
2.
Release the two screws securing the Al/All
retaining strip and
3.
Remove assemblies A2 to A6 inclusive.
4.
Release the two screws
left hand board guide and withdraw the
board guide.
Remove the left hand board guide support
5.
by releasing the three screws A shown in
Figure 2-1.
To
replace the lamps the A18/A19
of
A18/A19 Housing Assembly
top
cover,
left
side cover and
lift
this strip clear.
at
the base
is
of
self-
the
(
Figure 2-1 A18/A19 Housing assembly
retaining screws
2-26 Dismantling the A18/A19 Assembly
1.
Remove the A18/A19 housing assembly
detailed in Paragraph 2-25.
2.
Release
units lamp separator in place.
3.
Slide
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If
the separator
lamps will be damaged.
the two screws holding the range
the separator away from the assembly.
CAUTION
is
forced sideways the units
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4. Pull out A18 and/or A19 assemblies
quired and disconnect the A18/A19 interconnecting cables.
5. Renew the faulty lamps.
6.
Re-assembly is a reversal of the above pro-
cedu re.
2-27
Cleaning The Air Filter
2-28 The air filter on the fan cover of the 3720A
should be removed periodically for cleaning. Four
screws secure the fan cover to the back panel.
2-29
Cathode Ray Tube Removal/Replacement
DANGER
re
12. Remove the black light shield surrounding
the CRT screen by gently squeezing it
top centre and bottom centre and pulling
clear.
13. Unscrew and remove the bezel.
14. Slacken theclamp on the rear of the CRT neck.
15. Holding the screen
gently press the rear of the tube with the
other hand and slide the CRT forward and
out.
NOTE: To prevent accidental damage to the
storage mesh
DO
WNWA R
16. Re-assembly
cedure.
DO
DS.
is
of
CRT with one hand,
NOT TILT THE CRT FACE
a
reversal of the above pro-
at
the
WHEN HANDLING THE CRT ALWAYS
WEAR GOGGLES AND GLOVES. HANDLE
WITH EXTREME CARE.
Disconnect the power cable from the 3720A
1.
top
Remove the
2.
Remove the back panel high voltage cover.
3.
Unplug the CRT socket.
4.
Release the two screws holding A20 in
5.
place and
Unplug the wires connected to the neck
6.
of the CRT. The colours of the wires are
shown in Figure 2-2.
Remove AZO support block by releasing
7.
the two screws which hold
Release
8.
retaining strip and lift this strip clear.
Remove assemblies A2 to A6 inclusive.
9.
Remove the two screws holding the high
10.
voltage connector A55J1 in place. Disconnect
the flexible wiring from this connector.
Unplug the wire from the collimator conn-
11.
ector on the side of the CRT.
lift
the two screws securing the Al/All
cover from the instrument.
out A20.
it
in place.
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2-30 Line Transformer Removal/Replacement
Tilt the 3720A onto
1.
Remove the
2.
top
and
its
bottom
right hand side.
covers from the
instru ment.
3.
Release
the
two screws holding A20 in place
and lift out A20.
Remove the back panel high voltage cover.
.4.
Remove the internal high voltage cover.
5.
Unplug the five wires from A17 and then
6.
remove
7.
Remove XA20 mounting plate and pull
AI
7.
gently to the side.
Note the wire colours against the corres-
8.
ponding pin numbers on the top and bottom
of the line transformer and then unsolder
the connections.
Remove the four screws holding the trans-
9.
former in position. Retain the underside
nuts and safety mouldings and pull the transformer out through the top of the instrument.