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What You’ll Find in This Manual…
HP 8517B S-ParameterTest Set
Chapters 1 and
Chapters 3 and
Chapters 5, 6, and
Warranty
Certification
Warranty
Assistance
Service and Support
Safety and Regulatory Information
Instrument Markings
Safety Earth Ground
Before Applying Power
Typeface Conventions
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Contents
2.Installation
3.Operating the HP 8517B Test Set
4.Specifications
5.Troubleshooting the Test Set
6.HP 8517B Test Set Replacement Procedures
7.HP 8517B Replaceable Parts
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Getting Started
How to Use This Manual
Test Set Description
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HP 8517B Test Set Options
Verifying Test Set Operation
Maintaining Measurement Accuracy
Instruments Supported by This Manual
Instrument Firmware Compatibility
Service and Support Options Available
Accessories
Accessories Available
Table 1-5HP 8517B Test Set Accessories Available (Continued)
Recommended Test Equipment
Operating and Safety Precautions
Operating Precautions
Safety Precautions
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2Installation
Operating
Environment
Storing the Test Set
Accessories Supplied
Initial Inspection
Figure 2-1Accessories Supplied with the HP 8517B Test Set
Table 2-1Accessories in Figure
Installing the Test Set Into a System Rack
Installing the Test Set on a Bench
Configuring the Test Set in a System
Connecting the System
Cables
Replacing O-Ringsin Anti-RotationClamps
Packaging the Test Set
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Front-PanelFeatures
Rear-PanelFeatures
Controlling Multiple Test Sets
Figure 3-3RF and IF Switching with Two Test Sets
Table 3-3RF and IF Switch Settings in Figure 3-3, Above
New ADDRESS of
Test Set Number
Coaxial Switch Port Selected
Multiple Test-SetConnections
Table 3-4Selecting a Test Set When Multiple Units are Configured
Figure 3-4RF and IF Switching with Four Test Sets
Table 3-5Coaxial Switch Settings for Figure 3-4, Above
New ADDRESS
with Switch #1
with Switch #2
Measurement Calibration
Measuring High-PowerDevices with Option
Changing Signal Path States After System Calibration
Changing the Test Port Attenuators
Storing Trace
Memories
Viewing Normalized Parameters
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Making Operational Checks
Performance Verification
Using Anti-RotationClamps
Attach the first clamp
Positioning the thumb-screw
Positioning the connector
Aligning the thumb-screw
Attaching the second clamp
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4Specifications
Mechanical Specifications
Supplemental Characteristics
Table 4-2HP 8510/HP 8517B Supplemental Characteristics (Continued)
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Troubleshooting the Test Set
Theory of Operation
The RF Source Power •
The Reference Signal Path
The Test Signal Path
The S11 and S21
Measurements
The Sampler Control Switching
The LO Signal Control
Troubleshooting Sequence
Equipment Needed But Not Supplied
Troubleshooting Procedures
A15 Primary Regulator
Board Assembly
A27 Post-RegulatorBoard
(Option 007, Only)
HP-IB
Address Switch
Fuse Location
Self-Test
Indicators
If the Self-TestFails to Run Properly
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HP 85102 IF
Amplifier Test
Using the Service Adapter
Service Adapter Conclusions
Unratioed Power Test
Isolating Signal Path Problems
Testing Signal Paths
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Testing Paths 5 and
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HP 8517B, Option
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Finding the Faulty
Sample Diagnostics
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HP 8517B Test Set Replacement Procedures
Performance Tests
Adjustments
Equipment Needed But Not Supplied
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Initial Precautions
Switch/Splitter Replacement
Assembly Replacement Procedures
A18 Switch/Splitter Assembly
Frequency Converter Replacement
A14, A10 to A13 Frequency Converter Assembly
Regulator Board Replacement
Filter Capacitor Replacement
A15 Regulator Board Assembly
C1 to C4 Filter Capacitors
Test Port Connector Replacement
2.4 mm Test Port Connectors
Fan Assembly Replacement
B1 Fan Assembly
Power Transformer
T1 Power Transformer
Replacement
this procedure. Disconnect the ac power cord before starting
Figure 6-4Wire Connections to FL1 Line Module
O-RingReplacement Anti-RotationClamp O-RingReplacement
O-Ring
Front Panel and
Interface Board
Bias Tees Replacement A7 and A9 Bias Tees
Test Port Coupler Replacement
A6 and A8 Test Port Couplers
Test Port Attenuator
A16 or A17 Port Attenuators
Input Amplifier
A22 Input Amplifier Assembly
Buffer Amplifier
A23 to A26 Buffer Amplifiers
Post Regulator Board Replacement
A27 Post Regulator Board Assembly
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Introduction
Rebuilt-ExchangeAssemblies
Replaceable Parts List
Ordering Information
To Order Parts . . . . Fast
Reference Designation Abbreviations (Continued)
Table 7-2Manufacturer Names and Addresses
Table 7-3Standard Abbreviations
Table 7-3Standard Abbreviations (Continued)
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Table 7-4Multipliers, Abbreviation and Description
Abbreviation
Prefix
Multiple
Figure 7-1Power Cable and Plug Part Numbers
Table 7-5Instrument Fuses
Fuse
Name
Location
(part number)
*Hewlett-Packardpays postage on boxes mailed in the U.S.A
Figure 7-2The Low Cost Rebuilt-ExchangeProcedure
Table 7-6Major Assembly Reference Designator and Parts Information
Description
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Table 7-7 Semi-RigidCable Assemblies in the Standard HP 8517B Test Set
Table 7-8Flexible Cable Assemblies in the Standard HP 8517B Test Set
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Table 7-9Miscellaneous Parts, Front Panel HP 8517B Test Set
Table 7-10Test Port Connector Assembly Components
Table 7-11Miscellaneous Parts, Rear Panel HP 8517B Test Set
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Table 7-12Miscellaneous Parts, Top Internal View
Table 7-13Miscellaneous Parts, Motherboard
(Continued)
Table 7-14Parts Unique to HP 8517B Option 001 Test Set
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Table 7-15Parts Unique to HP 8417B Option 002 Test Set
Table 7-16Parts Unique to HP 8517B Option 004 Test Set
Table 7-17Parts Unique to HP 8517B Option 007 Test Set
Table 7-17Parts Unique to HP 8517B Option 007 Test Set (Continued)
Table 7-18Parts Unique to Option 002 “plus” Option
Table 7-19Parts Unique to Option 004 “plus” Option
Table 7-20Instrument Chassis Replaceable Parts
Table 7-20Instrument Chassis Replaceable Parts (Continued)
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