Service Guide HP ESA-L1500A Spectrum Analyzer CA exckano HP Part No. £4411-90021 Printed in USA August 1997 © Copyright 1997 Hewlett-Packard Company All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1799, USA‘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 fitness 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.WARNING ‘CAUTION WARNING WARNING WARNING Safety Notes The following safety notes are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each of the notes and it’s meaning before operating this instrument. Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protected earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. The power cord is connected to internal capacitors that may remain live for 5 seconds after disconnecting the plug from it’s power supply.Warranty This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Hewlett-Packard. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Hewlett-Packard and Hewlett-Packard shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Hewlett-Packard from another country. Hewlett-Packard warrants that its software and firmware designated by Hewlett-Packard for use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument. Hewlett-Packard does not warrant that the operation of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error-free. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY ‘The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance. NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. HEWLETT-PACKARD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.Lithium Battery Disposal When the battery on the Ad processor assembly (3 volt lithium battery, HP part number 1420-0338) is exhausted and/or ready for disposal, dispose of it according to your country’s requirements. You can return the battery to your nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service office for disposal, if required. Refer to “Contacting Hewlett-Packard” in Chapter 1 for a list of Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service offices, DO NOT THROW BATTERIES AWAY BUT COLLECT AS SMALL CHEMICAL WASTE.Contents 1. Troubleshooting the Analyzer Before You Start. . Service Equipment You Will Need Check the Basics Problems at Instrument Power-Uip Error Messages ‘Troubleshooting an Inoperative Spectrum Analyzer. Troubleshooting the LCD Display Isolating an RF, LO, IF, or Video Problem Using the Internal Service-Diagnostic Routines ‘Troubleshooting the A4 Processor Assembly . . ‘Troubleshooting the A2 Tracking Generator (Option wwNIIDa) Contacting Hewlett-Packard BB How to Return Your Analyzer for Service Block Diagrams AS RF Assembly... AS IF Assembly ‘Ad Processor Assembly ‘A5 Power Supply Assembly... ‘AT Motherboard Miscellaneous. .. Options: Motherboard Mnemonics and Connectors . 3. Parts List How to Order Parts Replaceable Parts. Hardware . fi CLIP part numbers (CLIP matrix) 4, Replacing Assemblies Before You Start. ... Removal and Replacement Procedures in this Chapter Instrument Outer Case Inner Shield ...... Al Front Frame Assembly’. AS RF Assembly. ae ‘A810 Input Connector AB Power Supply ASB Fan .. : ‘A2 Tracking Generator Assembly. AB IF Assembly . : ‘Ad Processor Assembly BT Battery ..... AG Speaker Assembly VO Assemblies AT Motherboard Assembly 107 .uT 122 139 . 143 a7 - 148 . 151 153 157 161 163 166 169 a, 175 176 - 178 180 . 182Contents Front Frame Subassemblies ce ee 180) 5. Post-Repair Procedures Safety = 195 Before You Start... +196 List of Tests and Adjustments for Calibration 2197 List of Tests and Adjustments for Post-Repair 199 Adjustments cee 204 1.10 MHz Reference + 205 2.21.4 MHz IF Calibrator 2 208 8. 50 MHz Calibrator 2.207 4, Uncorrected Flatness SpoceHe 208 5. Corrected Flatness ....... veces seve 210 6. Tracking Generator ALC Calibration . Beal 7. Tracking Generator Frequency Slope 2.212 Utilities... 213 6. Using Adjustment Software What is CTM?. 2217 Installation .. = 220 Running the Program. . = 227 ‘Task Reference aco cee 230 Using HP CTM's Utilities : 22 245 7. Calibration Test Manager Concepts Using HP Calibration Test Manager Menus = 258 ‘What are System Administration Operations?. 254 Categories of CTM Test Equipment . . 66 ++ B56 CTM UUT Information 5 veces B57 Configuring CTM 000.22. poos50000H = 259 Using the Test Sequences : ee a6) Configuring the Mass Storage Volumes : 263 Understanding Workstations Setup ..... 264 Understanding Equipment Management... vee 265 Understanding System Administration Utilities ...... 268 Understanding UUT-Results Management (HIPS or SRM only) .... 269Contents Using Printers with CTM ‘Making Calibration-Factor Files. Finding Application Notes. Understanding System Files. Menu Reference a 270 2271 272 - 273 2214Troubleshooting the AnalyzerTroubleshooting the Analyzer This chapter provides information that is useful when starting to troubleshoot a spectrum analyzer failure. It provides procedures for troubleshooting common failures and isolating problems in the spectrum analyzer. Assembly descriptions are located in Chapter 2. Component level information containing material lists, schematics, and component location diagrams, is available separately. 2 Chapter 1WARNING WARNING WARNING Troubleshooting the Analyzer Before You Start Before You Start ‘There are four things you should do before starting to troubleshoot a failure: @ Check that you are familiar with the safety symbols marked on the instrument, and read the general safety considerations and the safety note definitions given in the front of this guide. The spectrum analyzer contains static sensitive components. Read the section entitled “ESD Information” on page 14 in this chapter. Q Become familiar with the organization of the troubleshooting information in this chapter. O Read the rest of this section. ‘These servicing instructions 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 product from all voltage sources while it is being opened. ‘The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument. The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch (disconnecting device). Replacement Assemblies ‘The analyzer assemblies are not repairable to the component level. The following assemblies must be replaced as an assembly. + RP assembly * IF assembly * power supply © processor assembly * motherboard * speaker board © display + display interface Chapter 1 13WARNING ‘Troubleshooting the Analyzer Before You Start * keypad * HPIB assembly (Option A4H) ‘+ RS-232 assembly (Option 1AX) * SAV/O assembly (Option A4J) ‘The tracking generator assembly (Option 1DN or 1DP) consists of three boards, and is repairable to the board level. After a Spectrum Analyzer Repair If one or more spectrum analyzer assemblies have been repaired or replaced, perform the related adjustments and performance verification tests. Refer to Table 5-2 on page 199 for the related adjustments and performance verification tests required for each assembly. ESD Information Protection from Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a statie-safe workstation. Figure 1-1 on page 15 shows an example of a static-safe workstation using two types of ESD protection: Q Conductive table-mat and wrist-strap combination. @ Conductive floor-mat and heel-strap combination, Both types, when used together, provide a significant level of ESD protection. Of the two, only the table-mat and wrist-strap combination provides adequate ESD protection when used alone. To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories must provide at least 1 MQ of isolation from ground. Refer to Table 1-1 for information on ordering static-safe accessories. These techniques for a static-safe workstation should not be used when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts. 4 ChaptertFigure 1-1 ‘Table 1-1 Troubleshooting the Analyzer Before You Start Example of a Static-Safe Workstation ay trap) > | Static Safe Accessories HP Part Number Description 19300-0797 Set includes: 3M static control mat 0.6 m x 1.2 m (2 ftx 4 ft) and 4.6 cm (15 ft) ground wire. (The wrist-strap and wrist-strap cord are not included. They must be ordered separately.) 9300-0980 Wrist-strap cord 1.5 m (5 ft) 9300-1883 Wrist-strap, color black, stainless steel, without cord, has four adjustable links and a7 mm post-type connection. ‘9300-1169 ESD heel-strap (reusable 6 to 12 months) Handling of Electronic Components and ESD ‘The possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever components are transported, stored, or used. The risk of ESD damage can be greatly reduced by close attention to how all components are handled. Q Perform work on all components at a static-safe workstation. Q Keep static-generating materials at least one meter away from all components. Chapter 1 15‘CAUTION Troubleshooting the Analyzer Before You Start Q Store or transport components in static-shielding containers. Always handle printed circuit board assemblies by the edges. This will reduce the possibility of ESD damage to components and prevent contamination of exposed plating. Test Equipment Usage and ESD Before connecting any coaxial cable to a spectrum analyzer connector for the first time each day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together. Q Personnel should be grounded with a 1 M Q resistor-isolated wrist-strap before touching the center pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the spectrum analyzer. Be sure that all spectrum analyzers are properly earth-grounded to prevent build-up of static charge. For Additional Information about ESD For more information about preventing ESD damage, contact the Electrical Over Stress/Electrostatic Discharge (EOS/ESD) Association, Inc. The ESD standards developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute (ANSD. 16 Chapter?Troubleshooting the Analyzer Service Equipment You Will Need Service Equipment You Will Need Refer to Table 1-2 for a list of the recommended test equipment needed to trouble shoot and repair the spectrum analyzer. Although Hewlett-Packard equipment is recommended, any equipment that meets the critical specifications given in the table can be substituted for the recommended model. Table 1-2 Recommended Equipment ; Critical Specifications for Equipment | Recommended Equipment Substitution Model Digital Multimeter | Input Resistance: 210 megohms HP 3458A Accuracy: +10 mV on 100 V range DVM Test Leads For use with HP 3458A Digital Multimeter | HP 34118B Universal Counter | Time Interval Range: 25 ms to 100 ms HP 53132 or Single Operation Range: +2.5 Vde to -2.5 Ve _| HP 5316B Measuring Receiver | Compatible with Power Sensors HP 89024 GB Relative Mode Resolution: 0.01 dB Reference Accuracy: #1.2% Microwave Frequency Range: 9 MHz to 7 GHz HP 53528 Frequency Counter | Timebase Accy (Aging): <5 x 10%/day Oscilloscope Bandwidth: de to 100 MHz HP 545014 Vertical Scale Factor of 0.5 V to 5 V/Div Power Meter Compatible with power sensors dB relative | HP 436A mode. Resolution: 0.01 dB Reference accuracy: +1.2% (Option 1DP) Chapter 1 7Troubleshooting the Analyzer Service Equipment You Will Need Equipment Critical Specifications for Equipment Substitution Recommended Model Power Sensor Power Sensor, Low Power Power Sensor, 75 Q Spectrum Analyzer, Microwave Synthesized Sweeper Synthesizer/Funetion Generator Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 1500 MHz. ‘Maximum SWR: 1,60 (100 kHz to 300 kHz) 1.20 (300 kHz to 1 MHz) 1.11 MHz to 2.0 GHz) Frequency Range: 300 MHz Amplitude Range: ~20 dBm to ~70 dBm ‘Maximum SWR: 1.1 (300 MHz) Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 1500 MHz Maximum SWR: 1.18 (600 kHz to 1500 MHz) Impedance: 75 Amplitude Range: ~30 dBm to +20 dBm (Option 1DP) Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 7 GHz Relative Amplitude Accuracy: 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz: <41.8 dB Frequency Accuracy: 40 dB ‘Maximum VSWR: 1.1:1 ‘Transmission Arm Loss: 6 dB (nominal) Coupling Arm Loss: 6 dB (nominal) Minimum Loss Frequency Range: de to 2 GHz HP 118528 Adapter Insertion loss: 5.7 dB, nominal (Option 1DP) ‘Termination, 50 — | Impedance: 50 © (nominal) HP 908A Connector: Type-N (m) (2 required for Option IDN) Termination, 75. | Impedance: 75 (nominal) HP 909E (2 required for Option 1DQ) Option 201 required for Option IDP) ‘Table 1-4 Recommended Adapters Critical Specifications for Adapter Substitution Lar BNG (f to dual banana plug 1251-1277 BNC (m) to BNC (m) 1250-0216 BNC (m) to BNC (m), 75 8 (Option 1DP) 1250-1288, BNC (f) to SMB (mm) 1250-1287 BNC tee (BNC f, m, 1250-0781 Type-N(f) to APC 3.5 (0 1250-1745 ‘Type-N (f) to BNC (m) ‘Type-N (m) to BNC (9, 75.2 (Option 1DP) Type-N (im) to BNC (f) (4 required) 1250-1476 ‘Type-N (m) to BNC (m) (2 required) 1250-1473 ‘Type-N (f), 75 Q, to Type-N (m), 50 0 (Option 1DP) 1250-0597 ‘Type-N (f) to Type-N () 1250-1472 ‘Type-N (m) to Type-N (m) 1250-1475 Chapter 1 19Troubleshooting the Analyzer Service Equipment You Will Need on eae a Recommended Critical Specifications for Adapter Substitutior Maal SMB (f) to SMB () 1250-0692 ‘SMB (m) to SMB (m) 1250-0813 BNC (f) to SMB () 1250-1236 SMB tee (f) (m) (m) 1250-1391 ‘Table 1-5 Recommended Cables fo on Recommended Critical Specifications for Cable Substitution aeeacl Frequency Range: de to 1 GHz HP 105034, Length: 2122 cm (48 in) Connectors: BNC (m) both ends (4 required) ‘Type-N, 62 em (24 in) HP 11500B/C ‘Type-N, 152 em (60 in) (2 required) HP 11500D BNC, 75 9 30 em (12 in) (Option 1DP) 5062-6452, BNC, 75.9, 120 cm (48 in) (Option LDP) 15525-80010 Frequency Range: de to 310 MHz “HP 105024. Length: 20 cm (9 in) Connectors: BNC (m) both ends Cable, Test 85680-60093, Length: 291 om (36 in) Connectors: SMB (f) to BNC (m) (2 required) 20 Chapter 1