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About this Manual We’ve added this manual to the Agilent website in an effort to help you support your product. This manual is the best copy we could find; it may be incomplete or contain dated information. If we find a more recent copy in the future, we will add it to the Agilent website. Support for Your Product Agilent no longer sells or supports this product. Our service centers may be able to perform calibration if no repair parts are needed, but no other support from Agilent is available.
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Installation and Verification Manual HP 70907A/B External Mixer Interface ABCDE HP Part No.
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Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Restricted Rights Legend.
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Certification Hewlett-Packard Company certi es that this product met its published speci cations at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certi es that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute's calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
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Safety Symbols The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each of the symbols and its meaning before operating this instrument. CAUTION WARNING The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of the product or the user's work. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
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General Safety Considerations WARNING The instructions in this document are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dangerous voltages. Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources while it is being opened. The power cord is connected to internal capacitors that may remain live for five seconds after disconnecting the plug from its power supply.
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Contents 1. General Information Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Module Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firmware Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP 70907A Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . HP 70907B Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . LO Firmware Version 860203 or Earlier . . . . LO Firmware Version From 861015 to 880901 . . Module Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP 70907A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP 70907B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3. Speci cations HP 70907A Module Speci cations and Characteristics Front-Panel Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . LO IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LO OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TUNE SPAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321.4 MHz OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 MHz OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 MHz IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.4 MHz OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.4 MHz IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures 1-1. 1-2. 1-3. 1-4. 1-5. 2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4. Typical Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP 70907A and HP 70907B Front-Panel Features . . . . . HP 70907A/B Rear-Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . Static-Safe Work Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Packaging Materials for Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . Address Map for an EMIM in an HP 71210C System . . . HP 70907A/B Address Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . Module Installation in Mainframe . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 General Information The HP 70907A/B External Mixer Interface Installation and Veri cation Manual contains information needed to install the HP 70907A/B External Mixer Interface module (EMIM) into an HP 70000 Series system and then check basic module operation. For information on installing and verifying HP 70000 Modular Measurement Systems, refer to the Installation and Veri cation Manual for the system master (for example, HP 70900B Local Oscillator).
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Module Description Both the HP 70907A and the HP 70907B External Mixer Interface modules (EMIMs) are 1/8-width modules designed to plug into HP 70000 Modular Measurement System mainframes. The modules are slaves controlled by an HP 70000 Modular Measurement System master element such as the HP 70900B Local Oscillator. Both EMIMs allow HP 70000 Modular Measurement systems to operate with the HP 11970 Series of external mixers.
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Module Options HP 70907A The HP 70907A has the following module options: Option 910 This option adds another HP 70907A/B External Mixer Interface Installation and Veri cation Manual . Option 915 This option adds the module service documentation and module veri cation software. HP 70907B The HP 70907B has the following module options: Option 098 This option adds the LO controller board/ rmware-upgrade kit.
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Modules Covered by Manual Serial Numbers Attached to the front frame of the module is a serial-number label. The serial number is in two parts. The rst four digits and letter are the serial number pre x; the last ve digits are the su x. See Figure 1-1. The pre x is the same for all identical modules; it only changes when a change is made to the module. The su x, however, is assigned sequentially and is di erent for each module.
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Accessories The HP 70907A/B External Mixer Interface module may be ordered separately or as part of a precon gured HP 70000 Modular Measurement System. When ordered as part of a precon gured system, the modules come with cables that match the factory con guration. When the modules are ordered separately, they are shipped with a group of accessories (refer to Table 1-1) that allow the most common system con gurations. The accessories in this table are those available at the print date of this manual.
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Front- and Rear-Panel Features Figures 1-2 and 1-3 show the HP 70907A/B front- and rear-panel features. Status and Error LEDs Both of the front-panel LEDs ash on, then o again, during the module's self-test. Listed below are the other reasons for each LED to light. For troubleshooting information, refer to Chapter 5. ACT The ACT (active) LED lights when the module has an active keyboard link to an HP 70000 Modular Measurement System master and is being activated by that master.
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Figure 1-2.
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Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs LO IN This SMA female connector is normally connected to the LO OUT on the HP 70900 local oscillator. LO OUT This SMA female connector is normally terminated in 50 . TUNE SPAN This SMB male connector is normally connected to the TUNE SPAN on the HP 70900 local oscillator. 321.4 MHz OUT This SMB male connector supplies an auxiliary IF output. This connector is not normally used.
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Figure 1-3.
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Electrostatic Discharge Information Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Therefore, all work performed on assemblies consisting of electronic components should be done at a static-safe work station. Figure 1-4 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 oor mat and heel strap combination.
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Caution Do not use erasers to clean the edge-connector contacts. Erasers generate static electricity and degrade the electrical quality of the contacts by removing the thin gold plating. Do not use paper of any kind to clean the edge-connector contacts. Paper or lint particles left on the contact surface can cause intermittent electrical connections. Do not touch the edge-connector contacts or trace surfaces with bare hands. Always handle board assemblies by the edges.
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Static-Safe Accessories Table 1-2. Static-Safe Accessories Accessory Description HP Part Number Static-control mat and ground wire Wrist-strap cord Wrist strap ESD heel strap Hard-surface static-control mat* Soft-surface static-control mat* Tabletop static-control mat* Antistatic carpet* Set includes: 9300-0797 3M static-control mat, 0.6m (2 ft 2 4 ft) 2 1.2m ground wire, 4.6m (15 ft) (The wrist strap and wrist-strap cord are not included. They must be ordered separately.) 1.
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Returning Instruments for Service The original shipping containers and materials, or the equivalent, must be used when repackaging the mainframe with modules, or modules alone. Packaging materials identical to the original factory packaging (see Figure 1-5) can be purchased through any Hewlett-Packard o ce. However, if these shipping materials are not available, instruments can be repackaged for shipment using the information below.
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Item HP Part Number Qty 1 2 3 4 5 9211-5118 9211-5119 5180-2369 4208-0493 5180-2370 1 1 1 2 2 &sigspace; Description Carton-Outer Carton-Inner Carton-Slider Foam Insert Foam Pad Figure 1-5.
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Sales and Service Offices Hewlett-Packard sales and service o ces provide complete support for Hewlett-Packard products. To obtain servicing information, or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service O ce listed in Table 1-3. In any correspondence, be sure to include the pertinent information about model numbers, serial numbers, or assembly part numbers.
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Table 1-3. Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices IN THE UNITED STATES IN AUSTRALIA Hewlett-Packard Australia Ltd. Hewlett-Packard Co. 31-41 Joseph Street 1421 South Manhattan Ave. Blackburn, Victoria 3130 P.O. Box 4230 895-2895 Fullerton, CA 92631 (714) 999-6700 IN CANADA Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. Hewlett-Packard Co. 17500 South Service Road 301 E.
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2 Installation This chapter contains information needed to install the HP 70907A/B External Mixer Interface module (EMIM) into an existing HP 71210C system and then check basic module operation. For more detailed information about system con guration and addressing, refer to the Installation and Veri cation Manual for the system master (for example, HP 70900B Local Oscillator). Installing the EMIM requires the following steps: 1. Addressing the module. 2. Installing the module in the mainframe. 3.
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Addressing the Module The EMIM needs an appropriate Hewlett-Packard Modular System Interface Bus (HP-MSIB) address to be able to communicate with the master of the HP 70000 Modular Measurement System. The EMIM's address is set using its ROW and COLUMN address switches. Note The EMIM can be used in most system con gurations without changing the factory-preset address. Determining the HP-MSIB Address The EMIM has a factory-preset HP-MSIB address of 5, 18 (row 5, column 18).
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Setting the HP-MSIB Address Switches The EMIM's address switches are located on the right side of the module. Table 2-1 gives the decimal value for each address switch when the switch is set to binary 1 (on). Table 2-1. Decimal Equivalents of Row and Column Address Switches Address Switch Decimal Value Row 3* 2 1* 4 2 1 Column 5* 16 4 8 3 4 2* 2 1 1 *These switches are factory-preset to binary 1 (on), resulting in an HP-MSIB address of 5, 18 (row 5, column 18).
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Installing the Module in the Mainframe The EMIM needs to be installed in an HP 70000 series mainframe before it will operate. Follow the procedure below to install the module into the mainframe. See Figure 2-3 for identi cation of the module and mainframe parts called out in the procedure. 1. Turn the mainframe LINE switch o . 2. Open the mainframe front-panel door. 3. Slide the module into the mainframe. 4.
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Connecting the Rear-Panel Cables This section contains the instructions for connecting the EMIM when it is used in an existing HP 71210C system. For HP 71210C system con guration information, refer to the Installation and Veri cation Manual for the system's master. Figure 2-4 illustrates the rear-panel cable connections for the HP 71210C system with an EMIM added. Make the following changes and additions to the HP 71210C system cabling when an EMIM is added: Disconnect the cable between HP 70903A 21.
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Figure 2-4.
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Checking Module Operation The operation of the HP 70907A/B in an HP 70000 Modular Spectrum Analyzer system is checked by examining the front-panel LEDs and by checking for error messages after the module's power-on self-test has run. Recheck installation if there seems to be a problem with module operation, but neither the front-panel LEDs nor error messages indicate a problem. Examining the Front-Panel LEDs The power-on self-test runs automatically when power is rst applied to the module.
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3 Specifications This chapter contains module characteristics for the HP 70907A and HP 70907B External Mixer Interface modules. Refer to the Installation and Veri cation Manual for the system master (for example, HP 70900B) for full system speci cations and system speci cations that are modi ed when an HP 70907A/B is added to a system. This chapter contains both speci cations and characteristics. Characteristics are in italics and are identi ed with the word characteristic .
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HP 70907A Module Specifications and Characteristics Front-Panel Inputs and Outputs For HP 70907A front-panel input and output speci cations and characteristics, refer to the Installation and Veri cation manual for the system master (for example, HP 70900B Local Oscillator). Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs LO IN Frequency (characteristic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 to 6.6 GHz Input Power (characteristic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00.
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21.4 MHz OUT Center Frequency (characteristic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.4 MHz VSWR (characteristic) at 21.4 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 at 21.4 MHz 65.0 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 (nominal) 21.
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HP 70907B Module Specifications and Characteristics Front-Panel Inputs and Outputs For HP 70907B front-panel input and output speci cations and characteristics, refer to the Installation and Veri cation manual for the system master (for example, HP 70900B Local Oscillator). Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs LO IN Frequency (characteristic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 to 6.6 GHz Input Power (characteristic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00.
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21.4 MHz OUT Center Frequency (characteristic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.4 MHz VSWR (characteristic) at 21.4 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 at 21.4 MHz 65.0 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 (nominal) 21.
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4 Verification The HP 70907A/B External Mixer Interface module (EMIM) does not have any module speci cations. Operation of the EMIM in the system can be veri ed by using the system master's operation veri cation software. System-level performance speci cations for the EMIMs, including system speci cations that are modi ed when an EMIM is added to a system, are in the Installation and Veri cation Manual for the system master (for example, HP 70900B Local Oscillator).
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5 Troubleshooting The information in this chapter is designed to help determine whether an error is being caused by the HP 70907A/B External Mixer Interface module (EMIM). This chapter contains information about EMIM front-panel LEDs, and a listing of the error codes for the EMIM. For more detailed HP 70907A/B troubleshooting information, refer to the HP 70907A/B External Mixer Interface Service Manual .
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Usage/Operating Errors These errors occur when the instrument is used incorrectly. 2000 Rom check error | A test of the module ROM has failed. The most probable cause is faulty HP 70907A/B hardware. 2001 Illegal Cmd | This error usually occurs in response to a user-generated system protocol error: the module has encountered a command that it does not recognize.
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Index A I accessories cables, 1-5 electrostatic discharge, 1-12 ACT LED, 1-6 address map, 2-2 address switches decimal value, 2-3 location, 2-3 setting, 2-3 input and output connectors, 1-8 C cables, 1-5 rear-panel connections, 2-5{6 L LEDs, 1-6 LO rmware compatibility HP 70907A, 1-2 HP 70907B, 1-2 M module con guration, 2-1 module errors, 5-1 module-operation checks, 2-7 P E electrostatic discharge (ESD), 1-10{12 ERR LED, 1-6 error codes, 5-1{2 error lights, 1-6, 5-1 packaging, 1-13 PC board con
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