Agilent Technologies E8401A Manuel de service

Where to Find it - Online and Printed InformationThis manual is distributed as follows:Agilent Universal Instrument Drivers CD ROM ( included with the

8 Getting Started Chapter 1Preparing Your VXI System for UseThe Agilent E840xA mainframes are shipped from the factory ready to use. This section desc

Getting Started 9Chapter 1Connecting theMainframe to aPermanent EarthGroundThe mainframe must be connected to a permanent earth ground for line freque

10 Getting Started Chapter 1Installing VXI InstrumentsThe Agilent E840xA mainframes have 13 slots labeled 0 through 12. Any VXI instrument can be inst

Getting Started 11Chapter 1Installing C-SizeInstrumentsFigure 1-2 shows the installation of C-Size instruments.WARNING All instruments within the VXI

12 Getting Started Chapter 1Installing A- andB-Size InstrumentsFigure 1-3 shows the installation of A- and B-size instruments.• Agilent E1403B A/B-siz

Getting Started 13Chapter 1Front Panel FeaturesFigure 1-4. Agilent E8401A and E8403A Basic Monitoring Front PanelSection Indicator / Switch Descripti

14 Getting Started Chapter 1Diagnostic ConnectorThe 25-pin Sub-D diagnostic connector provides access to backplane voltages, power supply and backplan

Getting Started 15Chapter 1+5VC(pin 6)The +5 volt output allows you to power external TTL circuits if required. The maximum current allowed from this

16 Getting Started Chapter 1Using the RemotePower-On PinsThe remote power-on pins (pins 5 and 18) of the Diagnostic Connector allow you to turn the ma

Getting Started 17Chapter 1Disabling theOn/Stdby SwitchThe front panel On/Stdby switch is disabled by removing surface mount 0 resistor located on th

18 Getting Started Chapter 14. Remove the 0resistor by heating both sides simultaneously with soldering irons. Separate the resistor from the board

Getting Started 19Chapter 1Mainframe Options and AccessoriesTable 1-2. Agilent E840xA VXI Mainframes options and accessoriesDescription Option Number

20 Getting Started Chapter 1

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 21Chapter 2Chapter 2 Rack Mounting and Option InstallationChapter OverviewThis chapter contains procedures for

22 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 2Parts List The parts included with each rack mount adapter option and the support rail and slide r

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 23Chapter 2Rack Mounting theAgilent E840xAusing Support RailsThis section contains instructions for mounting t

24 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 22. Using the rack mount adapters as templates, position the adapters on the rack’s vertical rails

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 25Chapter 24. Attach the support rails to the rack’s inside vertical rails. The support rails must be position

26 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 25. Attach the rack mount adapters to the mainframe using the m5x8 pan head screws provided. To mou

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 27Chapter 26. Remove the mainframe feet by lifting the tabs and sliding the feet towards the center of the mai

ContentsAgilent E8401A, E8403A User and Service ManualEdition 2Contents 1AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY STATEMENT...

28 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 22. Using the rack mount adapters as templates, position the adapters on the rack’s vertical rails

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 29Chapter 24. From the bottom channel nut inserted in Step 3, count up four holes. Slide a channel nut over th

30 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 25. Remove the chassis section from the intermediate section (Figure 2-8). (The chassis section wil

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 31Chapter 26. Attach the stationary section to the rack’s front inside rail through the channel nuts. Use two

32 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 27. Attach the rack mount adapters to the mainframe using the eight m5x8 pan head screws provided.

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 33Chapter 210.Slide the rack slide intermediate sections out from the rack slide stationary sections until the

34 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 2Note If the mainframe is mounted extending out from the rack, install the cable tray with the notc

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 35Chapter 2Installing the Tinted Acrylic Door (Option 915)This procedure describes how to install the Tinted A

36 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 24. Slide the mainframe into the rack until the rack mount adapters contact the rack’s vertical rai

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 37Chapter 2Installing the Intermodule Chassis ShieldsThis procedure describes how to install kit p/n E8400-809

2 ContentsInstalling the Tinted Acrylic Door (Option 915)... 35Parts List ...

38 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 2Figure 2-13. Installing the Grounding Springs and Chassis ShieldVXI module guidegrounding spring s

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 39Chapter 2Installing the Backplane Connector ShieldsThis procedure describes how to install backplane connect

40 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 22. To install the screws, firmly press the screw onto a Torx driver. This prevents the screw from

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 41Chapter 2Agilent E840xA Air Filter KitAn optional air filter kit can be purchased for the Agilent E840xA mai

42 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 2

Servicing Your Mainframe 43Chapter 3Chapter 3Servicing Your MainframeChapter OverviewThis chapter contains information for troubleshooting and replaci

44 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3Isolating ProblemsReplacing AssembliesThis section contains instructions for replacing the basic monitor, power s

Servicing Your Mainframe 45Chapter 3Removing the RearPanel from theMainframeFor most service work, you will need to remove the rear panel from the mai

46 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3Removing theMainframe Cover1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord.2. Remove the rear panel. Refer to

Servicing Your Mainframe 47Chapter 3Replacing the BasicMonitor Board1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord.2. Remove the rear panel. Refe

3AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY STATEMENTAGILENT PRODUCT: Agilent E8401A, E8403A C Size VXI Mainframes DURATION OF WARRANTY: 3 years1. Agilent

48 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3Replacing theAgilent E8401APower Supply1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord.2. Remove the rear pan

Servicing Your Mainframe 49Chapter 3Replacing theAgilent E8403APower Supply1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord.2. Remove the rear pane

50 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3Replacing theImpeller1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord.2. Remove the rear panel. Refer to “Remo

Servicing Your Mainframe 51Chapter 36. Install the replacement impeller assembly by lining up the horizontal slots on the bottom of the impeller assem

52 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3

Agilent E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications 53Appendix AAppendix AAgilent E8401A, E8403AProduct SpecificationsProduct DescriptionsGeneralSpecifica

54 Agilent E8401A, E8403A Appendix AOutput Power SpecificationsTotal Available andUsable PowerPeak and DynamicCurrentProduct Temperature Available Po

Agilent E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications 55Appendix AOutput VoltageSpecifications+5VSTDBY:Up to 1A may be available if provided by the user thr

56 Agilent E8401A, E8403A Appendix AMains Power InstallationCategory II+5VSTDBY: Power may be provided by the user to the +5VSTDBY bus on the VXI bac

Agilent E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications 57Appendix A• All other slots blocked. Airflow decreases as additional slots are opened.• Performance

4 Safety SymbolsInstruction manual symbol affixed to product. Indicates that the user must refer to the manual for specific WARNING or CAUTION inform

58 Agilent E8401A, E8403A Appendix AAirflow Path Inlet through rear and exhaust through upper sides for both power supply and modules. Allow 50mm cle

Agilent E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications 59Appendix ADiagnostic Connector • Output all 7 backplane voltages for monitoring• Output +5V and +12V

60 Agilent E8401A, E8403A Appendix AElectromagneticComplianceSpecificationsConducted EmissionsConforms to EN55011, CISPR11, Group 1 Class AConforms t

Agilent E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications 61Appendix APower Supply Protection All outputs protected from over-temperature, over-voltage, over-cu

62 Agilent E8401A, E8403A Appendix A

IndexIndex 63Symbols+5V STDBY, 15AAC power requirements, 8Accessories, mainframe, 19ACFAIL*, 15Acoustical Noise Specifications, 58acrylic door inst

64 IndexRrack mountingacrylic door installation, 35cable tray installation, 33slide rails, 27support rails, 23rack mounting the HP E8400A mainframe

5Declaration of ConformityDeclarations of Conformity for this product and for other Agilent products may be downloaded fromthe Internet. There are

6 Notes:

Getting Started 7Chapter 1Chapter 1Getting StartedThis chapter contains general information on the operating features of the Agilent E8401A and E8403A