HP 8566b Installation Manual
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Installation
and
Verification Manual
HP 8566B Spectrum
Analyzer
Includes Option 400, Option 462,
and Option 857
HP Part No. 08566-90169
Printed in USA September 1993
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ManuaI
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General Safety
Considerations
Warning
Warning
Caution
Before this
properly grounded through the protective conductor of the ac
power cable to a socket outlet provided with protective earth
contact.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside
or outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective
earth terminal can result in personal injury.
There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted,
cause personal injury. Be extremely careful.
Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation
of the instrument with protective covers removed should be
performed only by trained service personnel.
Before this
instruct
instruct
is switched
on, make sure it has been
is switched on,
make sure its primary power
circuitry has been adapted to the voltage of the ac power source.
Failure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause
damage to the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.
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How to Use This
Manual
This manual uses the
following
conventions:
HP 8566B
Documentation
Description
HP 8566B Installation
and Verification
Manual
HP
8566B
and Programming
Operating
Manual
Front-Panel Ke
Screen Text This indicates text displayed on the instrument’s
Included with the HP Model 8566B spectrum analyzer are manuals:
The Installation and Verification, the Operating and Programming
Manual, and the Performance Tests and Adjustments Manual.
HP part number
Contents: General information, installation, specifications,
characteristics, and operation verification.
HP part number 08566-90040
Contents: Manual and remote operation, including complete syntax
and command description.
pocket-sized Quick Reference Guide, HP part number 59558970.
3
This represents a key physically located on the
instrument.
screen.
08566-90169
Accopanying
this manual is the seperate,
HP 8566B
Performance
Tests
and
Adjustments Manual
HP 8566B RF Section
Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual
HP 8566B IF-Display
Section
Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual
HP part number 08566-90168
Contents: Electrical performance tests and adjustment procedures.
HP part number 08566-90210 Contents: RF section service
information.
HP part number 08566-90085 Contents: IF-Display section service
information.
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Contents
1. General Information
What You’ll Find in This Chapter
Introducing
the
HP 8566B
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Safety .......................
Accessories Supplied
Accessories Available
Options
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Instruments Covered by This Manual
Serial Numbers
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Calibration Cycle
HP-IB Address Selection
Bench Operation
Electrostatic Discharge Information
Static-Safe Accessories
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the Display
Cleaning the RF Section’s Fan Filter
Replacing the RF Section’s Battery
Ordering Information
Direct Mail Order System
Direct Phone-Order System
Returning the Instrument for Service
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Other Packaging
Sales and Service Offices
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What You’ll Find in This Chapter
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Safety .......................
Preparation for Use ..................
Initial Inspection
Operating Environment
Power Requirements
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Install Standard Instruments
lb Install Option 908 and 913 Instruments
lb Install Option 010 Instruments
lb Set the HP-IB Address
From the Front Panel
From the HP-IB Bus
From the HP-IB Address
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Introduction .....................
Frequency ......................
Measurement Range
Displayed
Values
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Center Frequency ................
Frequency Span .................
Resolution
Resolution Bandwidth
Resolution Bandwidth (Option 462 6
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dB*Bandwidthsj
Resolution Bandwidth (Option 462 Impulse
Bandwidth)
Bandwidth Shape
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Spectral Purity ...................
Amplitude
Measurement Range
Displayed Values
Scale
Accuracy
Reference Lines Accuracy
Dynamic Range
Spurious Responses
Image, Multiple, and Out-of-Band Responses
Residual Responses
Gain Compression
Displayed Average Noise Level (Sensitivity)
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Amplitude Uncertainty ................
Table
Marker
Sweep
Footnotes
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Inputs ........................
RF INPUT
IF INPUT
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outputs .......................
CAL OUTPUT
1STLOOUTPUT
SWEEP + TUNE OUTPUT
Options
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400 Hz Power Line Frequency Operation Option 400.3-16
General
HP-IB Interface Functions
Environmental
Power Requirements
Humidity
EM1
X-Rays
Warm-Up Time
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Temperature
Altitude
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Operation
Storage
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Serial Prefix 3004A and Above
Serial Prefix 3001A and Below
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Operation
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Frequency Reference ...............
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Weight
Dimensions
4. Performance Characteristics
Frequency
Resolution
Spectral Purity
Stability
Amplitude
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Noise Sidebands
Power-Line Related Sidebands
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Residual FM
Drift
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Third Order Intermodulation Distortion
Third Order Intercept
Synthesis-Related Spurious Sidebands
Input Attenuator Uncertainties
RF Gain Uncertainty
Inputs
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IF INPUT
RF INPUT
VIDEO INP
IF INP
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EXT TRIGGER
FREQREFERENCEEXT
outputs
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Display Outputs
Recorder Outputs
SWEEP
VIDEO
PENLIFT
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21.4 MHz IF OUTPUT
FREQ REFERENCE INT
10MHzOUT
VIDEO OUT
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(TOI)
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IF OUT
IF OUTPUT’ : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :
General
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Acoustic Noise Emission/ Geraeuschemession
Function Descriptions
Sweep
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Sweep Time
Zero Frequency Span
Marker
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Video Bandwidth
Cathode Ray Tube
Instrument State Storage
Remote Operation
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5. Operation Verification
What You’ll Find in This Chapter
Test System Configuration
Equipment Connections
Program Loading
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Program Operation
HP-IB Addresses
Error Messages
Test Descriptions
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1. Input Attenuator Switching Check
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2. IF Gain Uncertainty ...............
3.
Scale
Fidelity (Log) ...............
4.
Scale
Fidelity (Linear)
5. Log
Scale
Switching Uncertainty
6. Resolution Bandwidths
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6. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidths (Option 462
Impulse Bandwidth)
7. Line Related Sidebands
8. Average Noise Level
9. Residual Responses
10. Sweep + Tune Out Accuracy
11. Second Harmonic Distortion
12. Frequency Span Accuracy
13. Gain Compression
14. Frequency Response
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15. Third Order Intermodulation Distortion
16. Calibrator Output Amplitude Accuracy
17. First LO Output Power
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Figures
l-l. HP 8566B with Accessories Supplied
l-2. AC Power Cables Available
l-3. Typical
Serial
Number Label
l-4. Static-Safe Workstation
l-5. Display Bezel Screws
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l-6. Removing the Bottom Cover
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l-7. Location of Al5 Controller Assembly
l-8. Location of Battery on Al5 Controller Assembly
l-9. Factory Packaging Materials for each Section
2-l. Rear-Panel Cable Connections
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2-2. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse
2-3. Removing the Handles and Trim
2-4. Removing the Information-Card Tray
2-5. Attach the Rack Mount Flanges
2-6. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse
2-7. Rear-Panel Cable Connections
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2-8. Removing the Handles and Trim
2-9. Removing the Information-Card Tray
2-10. Attaching the Rack Handles and Flanges
2-l 1. Rear-Panel Cable Connections
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2-12. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse
2-13. Attaching
the
Inner-Member Brackets
2-14. Slide Adapter for Non-HP System Rack Cabinets
2-15. Removing the Bottom Cover
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2-16. Location of Al5 Controller Assembly
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2-17. Address Switch (Shown In Factory Preset Position) . .
2-18. Address Switch Set to 4
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3-l. Specified Average Displayed Noise Level, 100 Hz to 2.5
GHz
Non-preselected Tuning Range
3-2. Specified Average Displayed Noise Level, 2.0
GHz
Preselected Tuning Range
3-3. Instrument Dimensions with Handles
3-4. Instrument Dimensions without Handles
4-l. Typical Spectrum Analyzer Resolution
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GHz
to 22
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4-2. Single Sideband Noise Normalized to 1 Hz BW versus
Offset from Carrier
4-3. Typical SSB Noise at 5.0
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GHz
Center Frequency
Normalized to 1 Hz BW versus Offset from Carrier
and Analyzer Resolution. May be Limited by
Average Noise Level.
4-4. Typical Optimum Dynamic Range
5-l.
Dual
Bus (MTS) System Connection
5-2. Single Bus System Connection
5-3. RF Input and Calibration Controls
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1. Static-Safe Accessories
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l-3. Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices
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2-l. Decimal and Binary Address Codes .........
5-l. Tests Performed
5-2.
Tests Not Performed
5-3.
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Equipment Summary
HP-IB Addresses
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Contents-6
General Information
1
What You’ll Find in
This Chapter
This chapter introduces you to the HP 8566B spectrum analyzer
and its options and accessories. Refer to Chapter 2 for information
on inspecting and installing the HP 8566B. Refer to Chapter 3 and
Chapter 4 for a complete listing of instrument specifications and
characteristics. Refer to Chapter 5 for Operation Verification.
Introducing the HP 8566B
Safety ...........................................................
Accessories Supplied
Accessories Available
Options
Instruments Covered by This Manual
Serial
Calibration Cycle
HP-IB Address Selection
Bench Operation
Electrostatic Discharge Information
Static-Safe Accessories
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the Display
Cleaning the RF Section’s Fan Filter
Replacing the RF Section’s Battery
Ordering Information
Returning the Instrument for Service
Service
Original Packaging
Other Packaging
Sales and Service Offices
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Introducing the
HP 8566B
The HP 8566B spectrum analyzer is capable of measuring signals
from -135
22
GHz.
frequency range of the instrument can be extended, unpreselected,
to 110
commercially available mixers.
The HP 8566B is a complete, self-contained instrument that requires
only an external ac power source for operation. A set of two ac
power cables, suitable for use in the country to which the instrument
is originally shipped, are included with the instrument.
dBm
to
+30 dBm
The HP 8566B provides preselection from 2 to 22
GHz
using HP 11970 Series mixers, and to 325
over a frequency range of 100 Hz to
GHz
using other
General Information l-l
GHz.
The
Safety
Before installing or operating this instrument, you should familiarize
yourself with the safety marking on the instrument and the safety
instructions in the manuals. The instrument has been manufactured
and tested in accordance with international safety standards.
However, to ensure safe operation of the instrument and personal
safety of the user, the cautions and warnings in the manuals must be
followed. Refer to the summary of the safety information located
near the front of this manual.
Accessories Supplied
Figure l-l illustrates the instrument with the supplied accessories. In
accordance with international safety standards, both sections of this
instrument are equipped with three-wire ac power cables. Various
power cables are available to connect the HP 8566B to the types of ac
power outlets unique to specific geographic areas. See Figure l-2. The
cables appropriate for the area to which the instrument is originally
shipped are included with the instrument.
FRONT VIEW
I F-
Display
Sect ion
RF
Sect ion
REAR VIEW
h
1-2 General Information
IF- Display
Sect ion
RF Section
CABLES
Item
1
1ST
LO OUTPUT SMA termination
2
Front-panel IF semirigid jumper
3
BNC jumper cable (quantity 3)
4
Bus interconnect cable (W31)
5
Coax interconnect cable
6
Line power cables (2 each)
Figure l-l. HP 8566B with Accessories Supplied
Description HP Fart Number
1810-0118
85660-20101
85660-60117
85662-60220
(W30)
85662-60093
see Figure l-2
General Information
1.3
PLUG TYPE * *
CABLE
HP PART
NUMBER
I
PLUG
DESCRIPTION
I
CABLE
LENGTH
CM
(INCHES)
CABLE
COLOR
I
IN COUNTRY
FOR USE
250V
250V
II
FE%
0
-
250V
-
125V
0
ON Ed
0
-
250V
8120-1351
8120-1703
8120-1369 Straight*
8 120-0696 90°
8120-1689
8120-1692 go-
8120-1348
8120-1538
8120-1378
8 120-4753 Straight
8120-1521
8120-4754 9o”
8120-5182
8120-5181
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BS1363A
NZSS198/ASCll
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NEMA5-15P
NEMA5-15P
NEMAS-15P
229 (90)
229 (90)
201 (79)
221 (87)
1
201 (79)
201 (79)
203 (80)
203 (80)
203 (80)
230 (90)
203 (80)
230 (90)
200 (78)
200 (78)
Mint Gray
Mint Gray
Gray
Gray
Mint Gray
Mint Gray
B I ock
Black
Jade Gray
Jade Gray
Jade Gray
Jade Gray
Jade Gray
Jade Gray
Great Britain,
Niger
Cyprus.
Singapore,
2 imbabwe
Argentina,
Australia,
New Zealand,
Mainland China
Iast
and West
!urope,
African
Jnited Arab
?epubl
(unpolarized in
nany nations)
United States
zanodo,
Japan (100 V or
200 V), Brazil,
Colombia, Mexico
Philippines,
Saudio
Taiwan
Israel
Central
Republic,
ic
Arabia,
ia,
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*
Part number for plug is industry identifier for plug only. Number shown for cable is
HP Part Number for complete cable, including plug.
**
E = Earth Ground; L = Line; N = Neutral
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General Information
Figure l-2. AC Power Cables Available
Accessories Available
A number of accessories are available from Hewlett-Packard to help
configure the HP 8566B for your specific needs.
Preamplifiers
External Harmonic
Mixers
Microwave Power
Amplifier
Close-Field Probes
The HP 8447D preamplifier provides a
minimum of 26 dB gain from 100
1.3
GHz
to enhance measurements of very
kHz
to
low-level signals.
The HP 8449B preamplifier provides a
minimum of 28 dB gain from 1 to 26.5
GHz
to enhance measurements of very low-level
signals.
The HP 11970 Series harmonic mixers extend
the frequency range of the HP
110
GHz.
8566B
up to
The HP 11975A microwave power amplifier
boosts the LO power for external mixers. Its
frequency range is from 2 to 8
provides an output leveled to f 1
GHz,
dB.
and it
The HP 11940A and HP 11941A close-field
probes are small, hand-held,
electromagnetic-
field sensors. The probes can be used to
make repeatable, absolute, magnetic-field
measurements. When attached to a signal
source, the probes can be used to generate a
localized magnetic field for electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
susceptibility testing. The
HP 11941A is specified over a frequency range
of 9
kHz
to 30 MHz. The HP 11940A operates
from 30 MHz to 1
GHz.
75
to 50 Ohm
Minimum-Loss Pad
Microwave Limiters
HP-IB Cable
Controllers
The minimum-loss pad (dc to 2.0
GHz),
HP part number 08568-60122, is a low-VSWR
resistive matching device for making
measurements in
The HP 11693A limiter protects
75-ohm
systems.
the
instrument input circuits from damage due
to high power levels. It operates over a
frequency range of 0.4 to 12.4
GHz
and is
rated 1 W continuous and 75 W peak power.
The HP 11867A limiter is similar to the
HP 11693A but has a frequency range of dc to
1.8
GHz
and is rated 10 W continuous and 100
W peak power.
Use HP
10833A/B/G/D
HP-IB cables.
The HP 8566B is fully HP-IB programmable.
The preferred controllers are HP 9000
Series 300 computers. Consult your local
Hewlett-Packard service representative for
other recommended controllers and available
software.
General Information
l-5
HP 85650A Quasi-Peak The HP 85650A adds to the spectrum
Adapter analyzer the resolution bandwidth filters and
quasi-peak detection capability specified by
CISPR. Together the quasi-peak adapter and
the spectrum analyzer provide many of the
elements needed for an EM1 receiver system.
HP
85685A
Preselector
RF
The HP
85685A
RF preselector can be used
with an HP 8566B to form a multi-purpose RF
test receiver. It improves spectrum analyzer
measurement sensitivity while providing
overload protection from out-of-band signals.
This enables low-level signals to be monitored
in the presence of high-level ambients. Its
frequency range is 20 Hz to 2
GHz.
Options
Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual
Service information for the HP 8566B is
available in the
and
Repair
HP 85660B Troubleshooting
Manual
and the
HP 85662A
Troubleshooting and I&pair Manual.
They include schematic diagrams, block
diagrams, component location illustrations,
circuit descriptions, repair procedures, and
troubleshooting information.
Service Kits
A service kit is available containing
troubleshooting and alignment accessories for
the HP 8566B. The kit includes a test cable
and extender boards. Order the kit as HP
part number 08566-60001. A combined kit,
HP part number 08566-60005, is available
containing accessories for both the HP 8566B
and HP
8568B
instruments.
Several options are available and can be ordered by option number
when you order the instrument. Some of the options are also
available as kits that can be ordered and installed after you have
received your HP 8566B.
Option 010
Rack Mount Slide Kit. This option supplies the
necessary hardware and installation instructions
for mounting an instrument on slides into a rack of
482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing. The heavy-duty slides
are designed specifically to support the weight of the
HP 8566B. Because of the weight of
the
HP
8566B,
approximately 50 kg (112 lb), the use of this option
is recommended. Option 010 is also available as a kit
(HP part number 5062-6407).
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Option 080
Option 081
Option 400
Information Cards in Japanese
Information Cards in French
The standard HP 8566B requires that the power line
frequency be 50 or 60 Hz. Option 400 allows the
instrument to operate with a 400 Hz power line
frequency.
Option 462
This option provides 6 dB bandwidths for making
MIL-STD EM1 measurements. In addition to
enhancing instrument capability for MIL-STD
461D and 462D EM1 measurements, Option 462
spectrum analyzers can still make all commercial
EM1 and general-purpose measurements. Option
462 instruments with HP 85662A (top box) serial
prefixes below 3341A were compatible with MIL-STD
462A/B/C
(impulse bandwidths).
Option 857
Option 908
Option 910
Option 913
Option 915
The HP 8566B Option 857 is used in EMC receiver
applications. This option provides the cumulative
log fidelity and absolute amplitude performance
necessary for EMC receivers to meet their system
specs.
Rack Mount Flange Kit (to mount without handles).
This option supplies the necessary hardware and
installation instructions for mounting an instrument in
a rack of 482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing. Option 908 is
also available as a kit (HP part number 5062-3986).
Extra
HP 8566B Operating and Programming
Manual
and Adjustments Manual.
Rack Mount Flanges with Handles (handles provided).
This option supplies the
installation instructions for mounting an instrument
with handles in a rack of 482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing.
Option 913 is also available as a kit (HP part number
5062-3986).
This option supplies the HP 8566B troubleshooting
and repair manuals.
and an extra
HP
8566B Ryformance Ests
necessary
hardware and
Instruments Covered
by
This
Manual
Serial Numbers
This manual contains information for setting up and verifying
operation of HP
Option 400 (400 Hz operation), Option 857, or Option 462 (6
bandwidths or impulse bandwidths) installed. The procedures in this
manual can also be used to set up and verify the operation of HP
8566A spectrum analyzers that
spectrum analyzers through the installation of an HP 8566AB Retrofit
Kit (formerly the HP
Hewlett-Packard makes frequent improvements to its products to
enhance their performance, usability, or reliability. HP service
personnel have access to complete records of design changes to each
type of equipment, based
Whenever you contact Hewlett-Packard about your instrument, have
the complete serial number available to ensure obtaining the most
complete and accurate information possible.
A serial number label is attached to the rear of each instrument
section. The serial number has two parts: the prefix (the first four
8566B
spectrum analyzers, including those with
have
been converted into HP 8566B
8566A+OlK
on the
Retrofit Kit).
equipment’s serial number.
dB
General Information 1-7
numbers and a letter), and the suffix (the last five numbers). See
Figure l-3.
The first four numbers of the prefix are a code identifying the date of
the last major design change incorporated in your instrument.
The letter identifies the country in which the instrument was
manufactured. The five-digit suffix is a sequential number and is
different for each instrument. Whenever you list the serial number
or refer to it in obtaining information about your instrument section,
be sure to use the complete number, including the full prefix and the
suffix.
Calibration Cycle
HP-IB Address
Selection
fsER
To ensure that the HP 8566B meets the specifications listed in Chapter
3, the operation verification listed in Chapter 5 should be performed
every 6 months.
The instrument is shipped with the HP-IB address preset to 18 (ASCII
2R). The instrument stores this address in internal RAM memory
which is maintained by a lithium battery in STANDBY and when line
power is removed. This stored address can be changed from the
front panel or on switches located on the RF section’s Al5 controller
assembly. Refer to Chapter 2, Installation.
2730AOO427)
Figure 1-3. Typical Serial Number Label
Bench Operation
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The instrument has plastic feet and foldaway tilt stands for
convenience in bench operation. The plastic feet are shaped to make
full-width modular instruments self-aligning when stacked. The
instrument is shipped with front handles attached for ease of moving.
Electrostatic
Discharge
Information
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic
components. Therefore, observe the following precautions:
n
Be sure
that
all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent
buildup of static charge.
H
Before connecting any coaxial cable to an instrument connector for
the first time each day, momentarily short the center and outer
conductors of the cable together.
n Personnel should be grounded with a resistor-isolated wrist strap
before touching the center pin of any connector and before
removing any assembly from the instrument.
n When replacing the instrument’s battery (refer to “Replacing the RF
Section Battery” in this chapter), be sure to observe the following:
q Perform the work at a static-safe workstation. See Figure l-4.
q
Store or transport PC boards only in static-shielding containers.
q Always handle board assemblies by the edges. Do not touch the
edge-connector contacts or trace surfaces with bare hands.
Figure l-4 shows an example of a static-safe work station. Two types
of ESD protection are shown: a) conductive table mat and wrist strap
combination, and b) conductive floor mat and heel strap combination.
The two types must be used together to ensure adequate ESD
protection. Refer to
Table
l-l for a list of static-safe accessories and
their part numbers.
Building
1 MegOhm
Resistor
Ground
Figure 1-4. Static-Safe Workstation
General Information l-9
Static-Safe
Accessories
‘able
l-l. Static-Safe Accessories
HPFart
Number
Description
Order the following through any Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service
Office
9300-0797
Set includes: 3M static control mat 0.6 m x 1.2 m (2 ft
x 4 ft) and 4.6 cm (15 ft) ground wire. (The wrist-strap
and wrist-strap cord are not included. They must be
ordered
1
9300-0980 1 Wrist-strap cord 1.5 m (5 ft)
9300-1383
Wrist-strap, color black, stainless steel, without cord,
separatelv.)
has four adjustable links and a 7 mm post-type
connection.
9300-1169
ESD heel-strap (reusable 6 to 12 months).
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General Information
Routine
Maintenance
Cleaning the Display
Caution
The inside surface of the glass CRT shield is coated with a thin
metallic film that can be easily damaged. To clean the glass CRT
shield, use thin-film cleaner (HP part number 8500-2163) and a
lint-free cloth. lb clean the inside surface of the display glass, remove
the
glass CRT shield using the following procedure:
1. Disconnect the ac line power from the instrument sections.
2. Remove the two screws securing the display bezel and CRT glass
shield to the front panel. These screws are located on the bottom
edge of the bezel. See Figure l-5.
While removing the two bezel screws, use caution to prevent the glass
from falling.
3. Remove the bezel and CRT glass shield.
\
Bezel Screws
Figure 1-5. Display Bezel Screws
4. Clean the glass using the thin-film cleaner and a lint-free cloth.
5. Replace the glass shield. Place the side of the glass that has the
silver edge towards the CRT.
6. Replace the bezel and two screws.
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l-11
Cleaning the RF
Section’s Fan Filter
The fan on the RF section has a air filter that should be regularly
inspected and cleaned. lb clean the air filter, perform the following:
1. Disconnect the ac line power from the RF section.
2. Remove the four screws securing the filter cover to the fan on the
RF Section. Remove the filter.
Replacing the RF
Section’s Battery
Warning
Warning
3. Clean
the
filter using mild soap and water. Dry the filter
thoroughly. If it is damaged, replace it with a new filter (HP part
number 85660-00049).
4. Replace the filter and its cover.
The RF section’s Al5 controller assembly has a battery for
maintaining internal RAM memory. This memory is primarily used
for storing instrument states, error correction data, and
DLPs
(downloadable programs). Under normal conditions, the battery
should typically last a minimum of 3 years. Refer to the HP
Troubleshooting and
Repair
Manual for the HP part number. Use the
8566023
following procedure to replace the battery.
Battery
or attempt to recharge this battery. Dispose of discharged
battery in a safe manner.
Changing the battery
requires the removal of the RF’ Section’s protective bottom cover.
This should be performed only by a qualified service person.
Refer all such servicing of the instrument to qualified service
persons.
BTl
contains lithium iodide. Do not incinerate, puncture,
BTl
on the Al5 controller assembly
Caution
ESD (electrostatic discharge) can damage or destroy electronic
components. Work at a static-safe workstation when replacing the
battery.
1. Place the HP
8566B
on a static-safe workstation. Refer to
“Electrostatic Discharge Information” in this chapter.
2. Disconnect the ac line power from the instrument sections. Place
the HP 8566B RF section upside down on the work surface so the
bottom of the RF section faces up.
3. Using a Pozidriv screw driver, remove the two bottom RF-Section
rear-panel bumpers. See Q) in Figure l-6.
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TOP DOWN
Figure 1-6. Removing the Bottom Cover
4. Back out screw Q (Figure l-6) causing the cover to unseat from
the front frame. When the cover is clear of the front frame, lift
the cover up to remove it.
Al5 CONTROLLER
ASSEMBLY
Figure 1-7. Location of Al5 Controller Assembly
General Information l-13
5. Remove the cover from the Al5 controller assembly. See
Figure l-7.
6. Remove the Al5 controller assembly. Locate the battery on the
Al5 assembly. Figure 1-8 shows the location of the battery.
Battery
Figure 1-8. Location of Battery on Al5 Controller Assembly
(A15BTl)
7. Replace the battery with a new one (HP part number 1420-0331).
Be sure to install the battery with
the
polarity shown in
Figure l-8.
8. Replace the Al5 controller assembly.
9. Reconnect the power cables to the IF and RF sections.
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General Information
10. Connect a jumper wire between the Al5 controller test points
A15TPl-8
T3 and
A15TPl-9
ST (to erase and initialize Al5
controller nonvolitile memory).
11. Set LINE switch to ON. The Al5 controller LED’s
A15DS14
the Al5 controller has
should all turn on, then turn off, sequentially, indicating
sucessfully
executed self-test. If they do
A15DSl
through
not the Al5 controller might be damaged or improperly installed.
In addition, all front panel LED’s should turn on momentarily,
indicating the HP 8566B has performed its’ power-on pretest.
In addition to normal HP 8566B power-up HP-IB address and
firmware revision information, a BATTERY flag should appear on
the CRT, indicating that information previously stored in
the Al5
controller nonvolitile memory has been lost or erased. Normally
the BATTERY flag appears after several years of use to indicate
that the lithium battery
12. Remove the jumper wire between
13. Set the LINE switch to STANDBY
A15BTl
needs to be replaced.
A15TPl-8
and
T3 and
A15TPl-9
then to ON. The HP 8566B
should power up normally, without any flags displayed on the
CRT.
ST.
14. Set the LINE switch to STANDBY and remove the power cable
from the rear of the RF section.
15. Install the controller cover.
16. Replace the RF section bottom cover and the two rear feet.
17. Place the HP 8566B top side up and reconnect the power cable to
the RF section.
18. Set the LINE switch to ON and allow a 2-hour warm-up.
19. Recalibrate the instrument with the following steps. (For a more
complete description of the calibration, refer to the HP
8566B
Operating and Programming Manual.)
Connect the front-panel CAL OUTPUT signal to the RF INPUT.
a.
Press
b.
cm]
adjust for a marker amplitude of -10.00
Press (RECALL) @, and then adjust the front-panel FREQ ZERO
C.
@, and then adjust the front-panel AMPTD CAL
dBm.
adjust for maximum signal amplitude.
Press (SHIFT_) [FREQUENCY SPAN) w
d.
data in the instrument’s memory.
to load the error correction
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l-15
Ordering
Information
Parts can be ordered from any Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service
Office. Refer to
order a part or assembly, quote
‘fable
l-3 for a listing of sales and service offices. lb
the
Hewlett-Packard part number,
indicate the quantity required, and address the order to the nearest
Hewlett-Packard Office.
To
order a part that is not listed in the replaceable parts table, include
the instrument model number, the description and function of the
part, and the number of parts required. Address the order to the
nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office.
Direct Mail Order
System
Direct Phone-Order
System
Within the USA, Hewlett-Packard can supply parts through a direct
mail
order system. Advantages of using the system are as follows:
n Direct ordering and shipment from the HP Support Materials
Organization in Roseville, California.
n
No maximum or minimum on any mail order. (There is a minimum
order amount for parts ordered through a local Hewlett-Packard
Sales and Service Office when the orders require billing and
invoicing.)
n Prepaid transportation. (There is a small handling charge for each
order.)
n
No invoices.
‘lb provide these advantages, a check or money order must accompany
each order. Mail-order forms and specific ordering information is
available through your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office.
Within the USA, a phone order system is available for regular and
hotline replacement parts service. A toll-free phone number is
available, and Mastercard and Visa are accepted.
Regular Orders: The toll-free phone number, (800) 227-8164, is
available 6 AM to 5 PM, Pacific time, Monday through Friday. Regular
orders have a 4 day delivery time.
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General Information
Hotline Orders: Hotline service for ordering emergency parts is
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is an additional
hotline charge to cover
the
cost of freight and special handling.
The toll-free phone number, (800) 227-8164, is available 6 AM to 5 PM,
Pacific time, Monday through Friday and (916)
785-8HOT
is available
after-hours, weekends, and holidays. Hotline orders are normally
delivered the following business day.
Returning the
Instrument for
Service
The instrument may be shipped in environments within the following
limits:
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% to 90% at 0” to 40°C
Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The instrument should be protected from temperature extremes which
might cause condensation within the instrument.
Up to 15,240 meters (50,000 feet)
+75OC
Service
T&gs
Original Packaging
Note
If you are returning the instrument to Hewlett-Packard for servicing,
fill in and attach a blue service tag to each instrument section.
Service tags are supplied at the end of this chapter.
Please be as specific as possible about the nature of the problem. If
you have recorded any error messages that appeared on the screen or
have any other specific data on the performance of the instrument,
please send a copy of this information with the instrument.
lb protect the front panel, the front handles must be attached to each
instrument section before shipping.
It is recommended that the original factory packaging materials be
retained for use when shipping the instrument. Because the combined
weight of the two instrument sections is approximately 50 kg (112 lb),
do not package the instrument sections fastened together as one unit.
The instrument sections must be separated and packaged in separate
containers. Pack each section in the original factory packaging
materials if they are available (see Figure l-9). Refer to
the part numbers of items listed in the figure. Original materials are
available through any Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office.
Table
l-2 for
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