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Agilent TechnologiesAgilent 53200 Series350 MHz Universal Frequency Counters/ TimersAssembly-Level Service Guide53200_Front.fm Page 1 Tuesday, Febru

10 Assembly Level Service GuideContentsChapter 5 Replaceable Parts 237Introduction 238Contacting Agilent Technologies 239By Telephone (in the United

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Menu100 Assembly-Level Service GuideTo View the Calibration Menu and Security Sta

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 101STRing. Refer to the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Menu102 Assembly-Level Service GuideTo Lock the Counter:1 Using the front panel k

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 103To Unlock The Counter For Calibration:1Press

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Menu104 Assembly-Level Service Guide2Press the Unlock Cal softkey to complete the

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 105The Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures106 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE Whenever possible, the counter should be

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 107Figure 2-4. Information ScreenNOTE If any num

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures108 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE After completing a new calibration of th

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 1093 Set up a low-jitter, low-noise, external fr

1Performance TestsVerifying Specifications

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures110 Assembly-Level Service Guide6Press the Cal / AutoCal softkey to display t

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 1117 If “Unlock Cal” is displayed on a softkey,

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures112 Assembly-Level Service Guide12 Press the Perform Cal Step softkey to ente

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 113Summary of Oscillator Calibration Procedure:•

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures114 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE An AutoCal is performed automatically af

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 115Voltage Calibration (Internal DACs)NOTE The C

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures116 Assembly-Level Service Guide• The Calibration menu option softkeys are di

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 1175 When “Lock Cal” is displayed for a softkey,

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures118 Assembly-Level Service GuideFigure 2-6. DC Voltage Source and DMM Connect

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 11912 If the correction factor is out of range,

Chapter 1 Performance TestsIntroduction12 Assembly-Level Service GuideIntroductionThis chapter provides procedures to test the electrical performance

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures120 Assembly-Level Service GuideSummary of Internal DAC Remote Calibration:•

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 121Option 106 Microwave Channel Frequency Calibr

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures122 Assembly-Level Service GuideFigure 2-7. Microwave Source Connection to Ch

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 123• Display shows:– Cal Count shows the total n

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures124 Assembly-Level Service Guide• Display softkey annunciators show:10 Press

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 125• After a few seconds, display momentarily sh

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures126 Assembly-Level Service Guide17 Repeat steps 14 to 16 using each of the ca

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 12720 To check for error messages, refer to the

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures128 Assembly-Level Service Guide• Send zero-calibration command (one-time onl

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 129Option 115 Microwave Channel Frequency Calibr

Chapter 1 Performance TestsIntroductionAssembly-Level Service Guide 13Chapter OverviewPower-On TestWhen the counter is first turned ON, a limited tur

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures130 Assembly-Level Service Guide6 Connect the microwave frequency source to C

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 131• Display shows:– Cal Count shows the total n

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures132 Assembly-Level Service Guide• Display softkey annunciators show:12 Press

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 133• After a few seconds, display momentarily sh

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures134 Assembly-Level Service Guide19 Repeat steps 16 to 18 using each of the ca

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 13522 To check for error messages, refer to the

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures136 Assembly-Level Service Guide–Use: “CALibration:LEVel3? 0,0” for 53220A/53

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 137It is not necessary to unsecure the counter f

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures138 Assembly-Level Service Guide2Press Auto Cal. • Display stops updating unt

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 139Summary of Auto-Calibration Procedure:• Proce

Chapter 1 Performance TestsIntroduction14 Assembly-Level Service GuideAuditing the counter’s performance for the quick check points (designated by a

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Procedures140 Assembly-Level Service Guide2 The display shows:– Cal Count shows the tot

Chapter 2 ServiceThe Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 141Resetting the Security Code to a NullIn case

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting Information142 Assembly-Level Service GuidePre-Troubleshooting InformationThis section contains the following pe

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting InformationAssembly-Level Service Guide 143NOTE Any maintenance and repair of the opened instrument under voltag

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting Information144 Assembly-Level Service GuideRepair ConsiderationsElectrostatic DischargeElectronic components and

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting InformationAssembly-Level Service Guide 145After Service ConsiderationsProduct Safety ChecksThe following safety

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting Information146 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE Table 2-5, Figure 2-9 and Figure 2-10 show the replaceable assem

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting InformationAssembly-Level Service Guide 147# Refer to Chapter 6 “Backdating” for other information on the assemb

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting Information148 Assembly-Level Service GuideFigure 2-9. Counter Top Internal ViewNOTE Option 300 (Internal DC bat

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting InformationAssembly-Level Service Guide 149Figure 2-10. Bottom Internal ViewMotherboardProcessorBoardFRONTREAR

Chapter 1 Performance TestsIntroductionAssembly-Level Service Guide 15• To verify the total number of accuracy places for frequency measurements, it

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter150 Assembly-Level Service GuideTroubleshooting the CounterThis section provides a brief check list of co

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the CounterAssembly-Level Service Guide 1513 Reconnect the counter to the power source.• The fan should begin to ope

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter152 Assembly-Level Service GuideFigure 2-11. AC Power Supply Testpoint Locations on the Motherboard Assem

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the CounterAssembly-Level Service Guide 153Table 2-6 below lists the power supply voltages and their tolerances.4 If

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter154 Assembly-Level Service GuideBattery Operation When AC power is applied to the counter, the +15 VDC fr

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the CounterAssembly-Level Service Guide 155– Remove the two T20 TORX screws and lock washers holding the battery ass

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter156 Assembly-Level Service GuideTesting the battery7 On the Battery assembly, push and hold the white tes

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the CounterAssembly-Level Service Guide 157• Both pins 5 & 6 should read +15 VDC ± 0.2 VDC.• Pins 1 & 2 shou

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter158 Assembly-Level Service Guide3 Check the battery charge level by pressing the Battery Level softkey.•

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the CounterAssembly-Level Service Guide 159Performing The Counter Self-Test1 To access the counter Self-Test, press:

Chapter 1 Performance TestsIntroduction16 Assembly-Level Service GuideEquipment RequiredTable 1-1. Recommended Test Equipment For Operational Verific

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter160 Assembly-Level Service GuideSummary of Remote Self-Test Verification• Send command *TST?• Wait 10 sec

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the CounterAssembly-Level Service Guide 1612 An information screen is displayed that contains the following: • Agile

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter162 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE If the counter’s firmware version code is 01.07 or 01.08, then perfo

Chapter 2 ServiceError MessagesAssembly-Level Service Guide 163Error MessagesSome error messages may be caused by not having the latest firmware for

Chapter 2 ServiceError Messages164 Assembly-Level Service GuideHardware Errors (-240, -241, -250...)• -240, “Hardware error; CPU board initialization

Chapter 2 ServiceError MessagesAssembly-Level Service Guide 165Device-Specific Errors (-300..., +800)These error messages can be either operator info

Chapter 2 ServiceError Messages166 Assembly-Level Service GuideQuery Errors (-400...)These errors indicate licensing issues within the counter firmwa

Chapter 2 ServiceError MessagesAssembly-Level Service Guide 167• +740, “Calibration information lost: count, security state, security code, string”•

Chapter 2 ServiceError Messages168 Assembly-Level Service Guide• +908, “Self-test failed; Battery Failed”– (1) 1420-0909 battery; (2) 53200-66507 bat

3Replacing AssembliesDisassembly and Reassembly

Chapter 1 Performance TestsPower-On TestAssembly-Level Service Guide 17Power-On Test1 Inspect the counter for any damage. Make sure no cables are con

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesIntroduction170 Assembly-Level Service GuideIntroductionThis chapter contains the instructions for removing major assem

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTools RequiredAssembly-Level Service Guide 171Tools RequiredThe following tools are required for these removal and repl

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTools Required172 Assembly-Level Service GuideElectrostatic DischargeCAUTION Electronic components and assemblies in th

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Cover and Rear BezelAssembly-Level Service Guide 173To Remove the Cover and Rear BezelThe following steps

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Cover and Rear Bezel174 Assembly-Level Service GuideFigure 3-2. Rear Bezel And Cover Removal4 With one ha

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Internal DC Battery Assembly (Option 300)Assembly-Level Service Guide 175To Remove the Internal DC Batter

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Internal DC Battery Assembly (Option 300)176 Assembly-Level Service GuideFigure 3-3. Battery Assembly Tem

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the GPIB AssemblyAssembly-Level Service Guide 177To Remove the GPIB Assembly 1 Remove the cover and rear beze

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove a 6.0 GHz or 15.0 GHz Microwave Channel Assembly (Options 106/115)178 Assembly-Level Service GuideTo Remove a

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove a 6.0 GHz or 15.0 GHz Microwave Channel Assembly (Options 106/115)Assembly-Level Service Guide 179Re-installi

Chapter 1 Performance TestsPower-On Test18 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE An Auto-cal is performed at power-on. (See “To Run AutoCalibration:” on p

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove a 6.0 GHz or 15.0 GHz Microwave Channel Assembly (Options 106/115)180 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE (Front

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Processor BoardAssembly-Level Service Guide 181To Remove the Processor Board1 Remove the cover and rear b

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Front Panel Assembly182 Assembly-Level Service GuideTo Remove the Front Panel Assembly1 Remove the cover

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Front Panel AssemblyAssembly-Level Service Guide 1837 Turn the chassis upside down. Remove the smaller Pr

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Front Panel Assembly184 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE The four standoffs on the aluminum side panels (

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Front Panel AssemblyAssembly-Level Service Guide 185To Remove the Display assembly From the Front Panel1

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Motherboard186 Assembly-Level Service GuideTo Remove the Motherboard1 Remove the cover and rear bezel fro

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the AC Power Supply AssemblyAssembly-Level Service Guide 187To Remove the AC Power Supply Assembly1 After the

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the AC Power Supply Assembly188 Assembly-Level Service Guide

4Retrofitting Options

Chapter 1 Performance TestsSelf-Test (Q)Assembly-Level Service Guide 19Self-Test (Q)A brief power-on test occurs automatically whenever you turn on t

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsIntroduction190 Assembly-Level Service GuideIntroductionThis chapter provides the following retrofit procedures: Tools

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsIntroductionAssembly-Level Service Guide 191• 1/4" spintight (Option 115 standoffs)• 5/16" open-end wrench (S

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsIntroduction192 Assembly-Level Service GuideCAUTION DO NOT swap the motherboard, the processor board, or the front pane

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit Ultra-High Stability Timebase (Option 010)Assembly-Level Service Guide 193To Retrofit Ultra-High Stability

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the GPIB Connector194 Assembly-Level Service GuideTo Retrofit the GPIB Connector GPIB Connector Parts (P/N

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the GPIB ConnectorAssembly-Level Service Guide 195– Remove the two T20 TORX screws and lockwashers holding

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Internal Battery DC Power (Option 300)196 Assembly-Level Service GuideTo Retrofit the Internal Battery

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Internal Battery DC Power (Option 300)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1974 Slide the outside cover of the

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Internal Battery DC Power (Option 300)198 Assembly-Level Service GuideFigure 4-2. Jumper Cable Installe

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Internal Battery DC Power (Option 300)Assembly-Level Service Guide 199Figure 4-3. Digital and Y-Cables.

2 Assembly Level Service GuideNotices© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2011No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including

Chapter 1 Performance TestsSelf-Test (Q)20 Assembly-Level Service GuideThe Instrument Setup menu softkeys are displayed:3 Press the Self Test softkey

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Internal Battery DC Power (Option 300)200 Assembly-Level Service Guide8 Set the Battery assembly on its

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Internal Battery DC Power (Option 300)Assembly-Level Service Guide 20110 Press the opposite side of the

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A (Channel 1) or 53220A/53230A (Channels 1/2) Rear Panel Inputs (Option 201)202 Assembly-Level Ser

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A (Channel 1) or 53220A/53230A (Channels 1/2) Rear Panel Inputs (Option 201)Assembly-Level Service

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A (Channel 1) or 53220A/53230A (Channels 1/2) Rear Panel Inputs (Option 201)204 Assembly-Level Ser

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A (Channel 1) or 53220A/53230A (Channels 1/2) Rear Panel Inputs (Option 201)Assembly-Level Service

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 or Option 115, plus Front Panel Option 202)206 Assembly-

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 or Option 115, plus Front Panel Option 202)Assembly-Leve

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 or Option 115, plus Front Panel Option 202)208 Assembly-

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 or Option 115, plus Front Panel Option 202)Assembly-Leve

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Operational VerificationAssembly-Level Service Guide 21Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Operation

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 or Option 115, plus Front Panel Option 202)210 Assembly-

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 or Option 115, plus Front Panel Option 202)Assembly-Leve

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 or Option 115, plus Front Panel Option 202)212 Assembly-

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 or Option 115, plus Front Panel Option 202)Assembly-Leve

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 or Option 115, plus Front Panel Option 202)214 Assembly-

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Front Panel Input (Option 106 or Option 115, plus Front Panel Option 202)Assembly-Leve

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Rear Panel Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Rear Panel Option

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Rear Panel Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Rear Panel Option

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Rear Panel Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Rear Panel Option

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Rear Panel Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Rear Panel Option

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Operational Verification22 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE If the counter has Option 201 (re

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53210A Channel 2 Rear Panel Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Rear Panel Option

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Front Panel Option 20

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Front Panel Option 20

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Front Panel Option 20

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Front Panel Option 20

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Front Panel Option 20

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Front Panel Option 20

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Front Panel Option 20

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Front Panel Option 20

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Front Panel Option 20

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Operational VerificationAssembly-Level Service Guide 23Termination Checks (Optional)NOTE Once

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Front Panel Option 20

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Rear Panel Option 203

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Rear Panel Option 203

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Rear Panel Option 203

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Rear Panel Option 203

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the 53220A/53230A Channel 3 Input, 6.0 GHz (Option 106) or 15.0 GHz (Option 115) plus Rear Panel Option 203

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit Option 150 (Pulse Microwave Measurements) for the 53230A236 Assembly-Level Service GuideTo Retrofit Option

5Replaceable Parts

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsIntroduction238 Assembly-Level Service GuideIntroductionThis chapter contains information for ordering parts. Table 5-1 li

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsContacting Agilent TechnologiesAssembly-Level Service Guide 239Contacting Agilent TechnologiesDepending on where you are i

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Operational Verification24 Assembly-Level Service Guide4 Select the following:• Coupling: DC–

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsHow To Order A Part240 Assembly-Level Service GuideHow To Order A PartAgilent Technologies wants to keep your parts orderi

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsHow To Order A PartAssembly-Level Service Guide 241If the part you want is NOT identified in Table 5-1 or Figures 5-1 and

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsReplaceable Parts242 Assembly-Level Service GuideReplaceable PartsTable 5-1 is a list of replaceable parts and contains th

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsReplaceable PartsAssembly-Level Service Guide 243* Not customer-replaceable. Must return counter to Agilent Technologies

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsReplaceable Parts244 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE If installed, Option 300 Internal DC Battery Assembly (not shown) wo

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsReplaceable PartsAssembly-Level Service Guide 245Figure 5-2. Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Counters, Bottom View (Cover Off

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsReplaceable Parts246 Assembly-Level Service Guide

6BackdatingService Guide Changes

Chapter 6 BackdatingIntroduction248 Assembly-Level Service GuideIntroductionThis chapter contains information necessary to adapt this service guide t

Chapter 6 BackdatingIntroductionAssembly-Level Service Guide 249As engineering changes are made, newer instruments may have higher serial prefix numb

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 25Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complet

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating Firmware250 Assembly-Level Service GuideBackdating FirmwareOlder firmware versions may have known or unknown problems

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating FirmwareAssembly-Level Service Guide 251Figure 6-1. Information ScreenNOTE If any number other than 01.07 or 01.08 is

Chapter 6 BackdatingProcedure Changes252 Assembly-Level Service GuideProcedure ChangesInformation Concerning Option 106 “Microwave Input”, FW Rev (27

Chapter 6 BackdatingProcedure ChangesAssembly-Level Service Guide 253Figure 6-2. Microwave Source Connection to Channel 36Press the Utility key:• Dis

Chapter 6 BackdatingProcedure Changes254 Assembly-Level Service Guide• Display shows:– Cal Count shows the total number of times: (1) a successful ca

Chapter 6 BackdatingProcedure ChangesAssembly-Level Service Guide 255• Display softkey annunciators show:11 Press the Cal Step softkey.• Display soft

Chapter 6 BackdatingProcedure Changes256 Assembly-Level Service Guide15 When the input frequency and power are set to agree with your source output,

Chapter 6 BackdatingProcedure ChangesAssembly-Level Service Guide 257NOTE If you do not have a remote computer available (requires a LAN, USB or GPIB

Chapter 6 BackdatingProcedure Changes258 Assembly-Level Service Guide– For the 53210A Counter, send the command to calibrate as: “CALibration:LEVel2?

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating HardwareAssembly-Level Service Guide 259Backdating HardwareNOTE There are no hardware changes to the Agilent 53210A/53

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests26 Assembly-Level Service GuideTest 1: (Q) Absolute Time Base This

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating Specifications260 Assembly-Level Service GuideBackdating SpecificationsNOTE There are no specification changes to the

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 272Press the Preset key on the front p

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests28 Assembly-Level Service Guide7 Press and set:• Noise Rejection: O

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 2911 Press the Math key.•The Math soft

Assembly Level Service Guide 3Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/ECThis product complies with the WEEE Direc-tive (200

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests30 Assembly-Level Service GuideAbsolute Timebase Test Procedure1Pre

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 31Counter Setup1 Connect the test equi

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests32 Assembly-Level Service Guide3Press the Preset key to preset the

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 33• The following softkeys are display

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests34 Assembly-Level Service Guide11 Press the Channel 1 input key.12

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 3515 Press the Statistics softkey.–The

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests36 Assembly-Level Service Guide3 Verify the ‘Std Dev’ is less than:

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 3713 Verify the ‘Std Dev’ is less than

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests38 Assembly-Level Service GuideEquipmentFS725 Rubidium TimebaseCG63

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 39• Display shows:– Instrument has bee

4 Assembly Level Service GuideSafety NoticesCAUTIONA CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the l

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests40 Assembly-Level Service Guide7 Press and set:• Coupling: DC• Impe

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 4112 Press the Statistics softkey:–The

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests42 Assembly-Level Service Guide3 Verify the ‘Std Dev’ is less than:

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 4313 Record the ‘Mean’ and ‘Std Dev’ f

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests44 Assembly-Level Service GuideCounter Setup 1 Connect the equipmen

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 454Press the Pulse Width softkey.• The

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests46 Assembly-Level Service Guide8 Press the Channel 1 key:• The Chan

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 4712 Press the Statistics softkey:–The

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests48 Assembly-Level Service Guide• 0.140 nSec (53220A)• 0.028 nSec (5

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 49CAUTION The 3.5 mm cables must be th

Assembly Level Service Guide 5ContentsChapter 1 Performance Tests 11Introduction 12Chapter Overview 13Recommended Calibration Cycle 15Internal Auto-C

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests50 Assembly-Level Service Guide2Press the Preset key to preset the

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 518 Press and Set:•Slope: Pos• Auto Le

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests52 Assembly-Level Service Guide14 Press the Math key.• The followin

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 53Time Interval Test Procedure1Press t

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests54 Assembly-Level Service GuideE8257D-520 Setup• Output Frequency:

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 55NOTE For the Agilent 53210A Counter,

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests56 Assembly-Level Service Guide6Press the Trigger key.•The Trigger

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 5711 Press to set:• Statistics: On• Th

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests58 Assembly-Level Service Guide6 Set the E8257D-520 to 5.88 GHz at

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 59Test 6b: (Q) Frequency Accuracy - Ch

6 Assembly Level Service GuideContentsChapter 2 Service 87Introduction 88Returning the Counter to Agilent Technologies for Service 88About the Agilen

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests60 Assembly-Level Service GuideFigure 1-9. Option 115 ( 15 GHz ) Mi

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 614Press the Gate key.•The Gate softke

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests62 Assembly-Level Service Guide8Press the Math key.•The Math softke

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 63Channel 3 (Option 115) Frequency Acc

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests64 Assembly-Level Service Guide9 Verify the ‘Std Dev’ is less than:

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 65Test 7a: (Q) Pulse Burst Frequency -

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests66 Assembly-Level Service GuideCounter Setup 1 Connect the equipmen

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 67NOTE There are no parameters to set

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests68 Assembly-Level Service Guide9Press the Trigger key.•The Trigger

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 6914 Press to set:• Statistics: On• Th

ContentsAssembly Level Service Guide 7Summary of Oscillator Calibration Procedure: 113Remote Oscillator Calibration Summary: 113Voltage Calibration (I

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests70 Assembly-Level Service Guide4 Record the Mean and Standard Devia

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 71Test 7c: (Q) Pulse Burst Frequency -

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests72 Assembly-Level Service GuideCounter Setup 1 Connect the equipmen

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 73NOTE There are no parameters to set

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests74 Assembly-Level Service Guide9Press the Trigger key.•The Trigger

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 7514 Press to set:• Statistics: On• Th

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Complete Performance Tests76 Assembly-Level Service Guide4 Record the Mean and Standard Devia

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Operational Verification and Performance Test RecordAssembly-Level Service Guide 77Agilent 53

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Performance Test Record (Tests 1 to 7)78 Assembly-Level Service GuideAgilent 53210A/53220A/53

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Performance Test Record (Tests 1 to 7)Assembly-Level Service Guide 792a(Q)Agilent53220A(only)

8 Assembly Level Service GuideContentsChapter 3 Replacing Assemblies 169Introduction 170Tools Required 171Do This First 171Electrostatic Discharge 17

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Performance Test Record (Tests 1 to 7)80 Assembly-Level Service Guide2b(Q)Agilent53220A(only)

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Performance Test Record (Tests 1 to 7)Assembly-Level Service Guide 813Mean(53220A)abcdSingle

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Performance Test Record (Tests 1 to 7)82 Assembly-Level Service GuideComplete Performance Tes

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Performance Test Record (Tests 1 to 7)Assembly-Level Service Guide 836a(Option 106)(Q)Frequen

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Performance Test Record (Tests 1 to 7)84 Assembly-Level Service Guide6b(Option 115)(Q)Frequen

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Performance Test Record (Tests 1 to 7)Assembly-Level Service Guide 856b(Option 115)(Q)Frequen

Chapter 1 Performance TestsAgilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Performance Test Record (Tests 1 to 7)86 Assembly-Level Service Guide7dOption 115 Option 150

2Service

Chapter 2 ServiceIntroduction88 Assembly-Level Service GuideIntroductionNOTE Unless otherwise indicated, this manual applies to all Serial Numbers fo

Chapter 2 ServiceIntroductionAssembly-Level Service Guide 89Figure 2-1. The Front Panel at a Glance1 USB Port2 On / Standby Switch3 Menu Softkeys4 Ba

ContentsAssembly Level Service Guide 9To Retrofit the 53210A (Channel 1) or 53220A/53230A (Channels 1/2) Rear Panel Inputs (Option 201) 202Option 201

Chapter 2 ServiceIntroduction90 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE The annunciator readout above each of the six softkeys identifies the function or ac

Chapter 2 ServiceIntroductionAssembly-Level Service Guide 91CAUTION DO NOT swap the motherboard, the processor board, or the front panel board from o

Chapter 2 ServiceReturning the Instrument to Agilent Technologies for Service92 Assembly-Level Service GuideReturning the Instrument to Agilent Techn

Chapter 2 ServiceReturning the Instrument to Agilent Technologies for ServiceAssembly-Level Service Guide 93Obtaining Repair Service (Worldwide)To ob

Chapter 2 ServiceReturning the Instrument to Agilent Technologies for Service94 Assembly-Level Service Guide1 Write the following information on a ta

Chapter 2 ServiceReturning the Instrument to Agilent Technologies for ServiceAssembly-Level Service Guide 95To Pack in Commercially Available Materia

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Menu96 Assembly-Level Service GuideAbout the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibra

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 97A calibration security code feature allows you

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration Menu98 Assembly-Level Service GuideNOTE The Auto-Cal command is a subset of the r

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 99Figure 2-3. Calibration Procedure SummaryCalib