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HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set manual available for free PDF download: Operating & Service Manual
HP 8517B Operating & Service Manual (136 pages)
S-Parameter Test Set
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Accessories
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Notice
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Restricted Rights Legend
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HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set
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What You'll Find in this Manual
3
Certification
4
Warranty
4
Assistance
5
Service and Support
6
Instrument Markings
7
Safety and Regulatory Information
7
Before Applying Power
8
Safety Earth Ground
8
Typeface Conventions
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Table of Contents
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1 Getting Started
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How to Use this Manual
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Test Set Description
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Figure 1-1. Standard HP 8517B Test Set Block Diagram
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Figure 1-2. Option 004, HP 8517B Test Set Block Diagram
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Figure 1-3. Option 007, HP 8517B Test Set Block Diagram
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HP 8517B Test Set Options
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Table 1-1. HP 8517B Options and Descriptions
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Verifying Test Set Operation
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Table 1-2. Test Set Operation Verification
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Checking Specifications
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Checking System Operation
21
Mechanical Specifications
21
Supplemental Characteristics
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Troubleshooting the Test Set
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Maintaining Measurement Accuracy
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Instruments Supported by this Manual
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Figure 1-4. Instrument Serial-Number Label Example
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Instrument Firmware Compatibility
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Service and Support Options Available
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Accessories
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Recommended Test Equipment
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Table 1-6. Recommended Test Equipment
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Operating and Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
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2 Installation
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Initial Inspection
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Accessories Supplied
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Operating Environment
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Storing the Test Set
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Installing the Test Set into a System Rack
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Installing the Test Set on a Bench
34
Configuring the Test Set in a System
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Figure 2-3. Configuring an HP 8517B Test Set in a System
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And Control Cables
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Anti-Rotation Clamp
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Connect System Power
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Connecting the System Cables
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Replacing O-Rings in Anti-Rotation Clamps
36
Signal Path Connections
36
Test Port Connectors
36
Packaging the Test Set
37
3 Operating the HP 8517B Test Set
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Front-Panel Features
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Figure 3-1. Front-Panel Features of the HP 8517B Test Set
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Rear-Panel Features
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Figure 3-2. Rear-Panel Features of the HP 8517B Test Set
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Controlling Multiple Test Sets
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Figure 3-3. RF and if Switching with Two Test Sets
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Table 3-3. RF and if Switch Settings in Figure 3-3, above
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Multiple Test-Set Connections
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Initialization at Power-Up
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Selecting a Test Set
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RF Switch Driver Control
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Test Set Addressing
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Test Set if Switching
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Figure 3-4. RF and if Switching with Four Test Sets
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Table 3-5. Coaxial Switch Settings for Figure 3-4, above
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Measurement Calibration
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Measuring High-Power Devices with Option 004
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Changing Signal Path States after System Calibration
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Changing the Test Port Attenuators
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Storing Trace Memories
49
Viewing Normalized Parameters
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Making Operational Checks
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Performance Verification
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Using Anti-Rotation Clamps
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Attach the First Clamp
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Figure 3-5. Using a Torque Wrench Correctly
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Positioning the Thumb-Screw
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Figure 3-6. Visually Aligning Clamp and Nut Flats
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Figure 3-7. Mating the Clamp and Nut Flats
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Positioning the Connector
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Aligning the Thumb-Screw
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Attaching the Second Clamp
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Figure 3-8. Aligning the Thumbscrew with the Counter-Sink Hole
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4 Specifications
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Mechanical Specifications
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Supplemental Characteristics
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5 Troubleshooting the Test Set
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Theory of Operation
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Figure 5-1. Standard HP 8517B RF Block Diagram
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The RF Source Power
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The Reference Signal Path
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The S and S Measurements
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The Sampler Control Switching
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The Test Signal Path
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The lo Signal Control
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Troubleshooting Sequence
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Figure 5-2. Troubleshooting Flowchart
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Equipment Needed but Not Supplied
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Troubleshooting Procedures
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Table 5-2. Power Supply Voltages to A15
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Table 5-3. Power Supply Voltages to A27
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Figure 5-3. Power Supply Fuses and Test Points
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HP-IB Address Switch
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Figure 5-4. Instrument HP-IB Switch Setting
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Fuse Location
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Board Assembly
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Figure 5-5. Fuse and Voltage Cam Location
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Figure 5-6. the ACTIVE LED Location
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If the Self-Test Fails to Run Properly
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Table
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Figure 5-7. HP 8518B Test Set, A4 Board Assembly Leds
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Table 5-4. Instrument Self-Test Indicator State Definitions
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Figure 5-8. Service Adapter Connections
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HP 85102 if Amplifier Test
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Using the Service Adapter
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Service Adapter Conclusions
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Table 5-5. Results Observations
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Figure 5-9. Diagram of if Signal Path
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Unratioed Power Test
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Isolating Signal Path Problems
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Testing Signal Paths 1-4
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Testing Paths 5 and 6
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Figure 5-10. RF Path 1 and Path 2, HP 8517B Standard Test Set
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Figure 5-11. RF Path 3 and Path 4, HP 8517B Standard Test Set
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Figure 5-12. RF Path 5 and Path 6, HP 8517B Standard Test Set
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HP 8517B Option 007
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HP 8517B Option 007 Test Set
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HP 8517B, Option 007 Unratioed Power Test
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Figure 5-15. RF Path 5 and Path 6, HP 8517B Option 007
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Sample Diagnostics
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Finding the Faulty Assembly
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Hp 8517B Test Set Replacement Procedures
85
Figure 6-1. ESD-Safe Workstation Configuration
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Performance Tests
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Adjustments
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Equipment Needed but Not Supplied
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Figure 6-2. HP 8517B Major Assembly Location Diagram
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Assembly Replacement Procedures
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A18 Switch/Splitter Assembly
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Initial Precautions
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Switch/Splitter Replacement
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"A18 Switch/Splitter Assembly
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A14, A10 to A13 Frequency Converter Assembly
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Frequency Converter Replacement
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"A14, A10 to A13 Frequency Converter Assembly
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A15 Regulator Board Assembly
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Regulator Board Replacement
90
"A15 Regulator Board Assembly
90
C1 to C4 Filter Capacitors
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Filter Capacitor Replacement
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"C1 to C4 Filter Capacitors
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2.4 MM Test Port Connectors
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Test Port Connector Replacement
91
Fan Assembly Replacement
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"Fan Assembly Replacement
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B1 Fan Assembly
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Power Transformer Replacement
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T1 Power Transformer
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"T1 Power Transformer
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A1 Front Panel and Interface Board Assembly
94
Front Panel and Interface Board Replacement
94
O-Ring Replacement
94
Anti-Rotation Clamp O-Ring Replacement
94
A16 or A17 Port Attenuators
95
A6 and A8 Test Port Couplers
95
A7 and A9 Bias Tees
95
Bias Tees Replacement
95
Test Port Attenuator Replacement
95
Test Port Coupler Replacement
95
"A1 Front Panel and Interface Board Assembly
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A22 Input Amplifier Assembly
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A23 to A26 Buffer Amplifiers
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Buffer Amplifier Replacement
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Input Amplifier Replacement
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A27 Post Regulator Board Assembly
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Post Regulator Board Replacement
97
7 HP 8517B Replaceable Parts
99
Introduction
99
Rebuilt-Exchange Assemblies
99
Replaceable Parts List
99
Ordering Information
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Table 7-1. Reference Designation Abbreviations
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To Order Parts
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Table 7-2. Manufacturer Names and Addresses
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Table 7-4. Multipliers, Abbreviation and Description
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Figure 7-1. Power Cable and Plug Part Numbers
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Figure 7-2. the Low Cost Rebuilt-Exchange Procedure
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HP 8517B Test Set
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HP 8517B Test Set
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HP 8517B Test Set
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Table 7-9. Miscellaneous Parts, Front Panel HP 8517B Test Set
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Table 7-10. Test Port Connector Assembly Components
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Table 7-11. Miscellaneous Parts, Rear Panel HP 8517B Test Set
119
Figure 7-4. Detailed Views of Hardware Stack-Ups
121
Table 7-18. Parts Unique to Option 002 "Plus" Option 007
131
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