Agilent 35670A Service Guide
Agilent 35670A at a Glance Front Panel
Agilent 35670A Front Panel
Agilent 35670A at a Glance Rear Panel
Agilent 35670A Rear Panel
Plot/Print menus
Saftey Summary
Do not Operate in AN Explosive Atmosphere
Safety Symbols
Supplied Accessories
Available Accessories
This Book
Table of Contents
Preparing the Analyzer for Use
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Troubleshooting the Analyzer
Adjusting the Analyzer
Replaceable Parts
Circuit Descriptions
Voltages and Signals
Specifications
Specifications
Abbreviations
Channel mode option AY6 only
Frequency
Single Channel Amplitude
Average, 0 to −80 dBfs
FFT Dynamic Range
Input Noise
Single Channel Phase
Window Parameters
Cross Channel Phase
Cross Channel Amplitude
Input
Time Domain
Trigger
Tachometer
Source Output
Digital Interfaces
Gpib
General Specifications
Cispr
Order Tracking Option 1D0
Max Order⋅ Max RPM
Swept Sine Measurements -Option 1D2
Arbitrary Waveform Source-Option 1D4
Real Time Octave Analysis Option 1D1
= 1, 3 or
Recommended Test Equipment
Suggested Assembly for Series Resistor
Schematic and Parts List for Notch Filter
TTL
Preparing the Analyzer for Use
Line voltage
DC Power Requirements
AC Power Requirements
Operating Typical Current Voltage Standard 2 channel
DC Power Cable and Grounding Requirements
AC Power Cable and Grounding Requirements
Subject the operator to lethal voltages
Preparing the Analyzer for Use
To do the incoming inspection
Set the analyzer’s power switch to on
To install the analyzer
Other excessive moisture
To connect the analyzer to a dc power source
Connect the dc power cable to the dc power source
Adapter, be careful of the heat from the adapter’s tip
Turn on the dc power source
Set the analyzer’s power switch to on l
At the end of this chapter
DC Fuse
To change the fuses
AC Fuse
To connect the analyzer to a parallel device
To connect the analyzer to a serial device
Part Number Cable Description
To connect the analyzer to an Gpib device
Reference
Pin Number Signal Name
To connect the analyzer to an external monitor
Set the power switch to off O
To connect the optional keyboard
Connect the other end of the keyboard cable to the keyboard
To connect the microphone adapter
Standard 2 channel Agilent 35670A Optional 4 channel
To clean the screen
To store the analyzer
To transport the analyzer
If the analyzer will not power up
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Verifying Specifications
Verifying Specifications
Overview
Calibration Cycle
Features of the Program
Test Duration
Recommended Test Equipment
Measurement Uncertainty
Operation Verification and Performance Tests
Program Controlled Test Equipment
Test Equipment Program Controlled Model
Operation Verification Tests Performance Tests
Specifications and Performance Tests
Specification Performance Test
To load the program
Now go to one of the following procedures to continue
Local/GPIB
To run the program in semiautomated mode
Follow the directions on the display
Press the following keys to start the test
Voltages that could result in injury to personnel
To run the program without a printer
Press the following keys
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To run the program in manual mode
To set up the self test
To set up the dc offset test
To set up the noise test
To set up the spurious signals test
To set up the amplitude accuracy test
To set up the flatness test
To set up the amplitude linearity test
To set up the A-weight filter test
To set up the channel match test
To set up the frequency accuracy test
To set up the anti-alias filter test
To set up the input coupling test
To set up the harmonic distortion test
2A 2 ch
Using a synthesizer and notch filter
To set up the intermodulation distortion test
2 ch
To set up the cross talk test
Verifying Specifications
Verifying Specifications
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To set up the single channel phase accuracy test
To set up the external trigger test
1A 2 ch
To set up the tach function test
To set up the tach function test
To set up the input resistance test
To set up the input resistance test
To set up the ICP supply test
To set up the ICP supply test
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To set up the source amplitude accuracy test
To set up the source output resistance test
To set up the source output resistance test
To set up the source dc offset test
To set up the source flatness test
To set up the source distortion test
ITM35670A Main Menu Descriptions
Start Testing Menu Descriptions
Press Start Testing to display the following softkeys
Test Configuration Menu Descriptions
Equipment Configuration Menu Descriptions
Title Page Menu Descriptions
Prompts you to enter the analyzer’s report number
Measurement Uncertainty
±0.0020 dB 101 ±0.0026 dB ±0.0046 dB ±0.0096 dB ±0.0255 dB
Using Other Test Equipment
Performance Test Record Two Channel
Test Instruments Used
DC Offset
Self Test
Noise
Spurious Signals
Performance Test Record Two Channel
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Amplitude Accuracy
Flatness
Amplitude Linearity
−11 dBVrms, 99.84 kHz, One Ch, Ch
Weight Filter
Channel Match
Anti-Alias Filter
Frequency Accuracy
Input Coupling
Harmonic Distortion
Intermodulation Distortion
Cross Talk
External Trigger
Single Ch Phase Accuracy
Tach Function option D01 only
Source Amplitude Accuracy
Input Resistance
ICP Supply
Source Output Resistance
Source Flatness
Source DC Offset
Source Distortion
Performance Test Record Four Channel
Four Ch, 6.4 kHz Span, Ch
Four Ch, 0 Hz Start, Ch
Performance Test Record Four Channel
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Spurious Signals
Amplitude Accuracy
Serial NumberReport Number Test Date
−11 dBVrms, 25.6 kHz, Four Ch, Ch
Amplitude Linearity
Ch 3, 100 Hz
Two Ch, 2/1, − 13 dBV FS Mag
Performance Test Record Four Channel
One Ch, Ch 1, 51.2 kHz
Four Ch, 12.25 kHz 2nd, Ch
Two Ch, F1−2F2, 1048 Hz, Ch
Receiver Ch 1, Driver Ch 2, 3
Ch 31 Open Circuit Voltage
Ch 3 Current
12.8 kHz 25.6 kHz 51.2 kHz
Operation Verification Test Record Two Channel
Self Test
Operation Verification Test Record Two Channel
Operation Verification Test Record Two Channel
Spurious Signals
Operation Verification Test Record Two Channel
Ch 1, 10 Hz Ch 2, 10 Hz Ch 1, 31.62 Hz Ch 2, 31.62 Hz
Operation Verification Test Record Two Channel
Frequency Accuracy
Open Circuit Voltage
Operation Verification Test Record Four Channel
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Four Ch, 1400 Hz Start, Ch −80
Operation Verification Test Record Four Channel
Operation Verification Test Record Four Channel
Spurious Signals
Amplitude Accuracy
Serial NumberReport Number Test Date
Flatness
Amplitude Linearity
Weight Filter
Two Ch, 2/1, 7 dBV −20 dBfs Mag
Frequency Accuracy
Ch 3 Open Circuit Voltage
Source Amplitude Accuracy
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Troubleshooting the Analyzer
Troubleshooting the Analyzer
Safety Considerations
Troubleshooting Hints
Equipment Required
How to troubleshoot the analyzer
Symptom Troubleshooting Test
Data appears
To perform initial verification
Failures.’’
Symptom Probable Faulty Assembly
Rear panel
Connect the power cord and set the power switch to on l
Power supply.’’
Remove the cover
Signal Name Test Location Frequency Probable Faulty Assembly
A7 Component Locator, Circuit Side
Using a logic probe, check the following signals
Signal Name Test Location
Probably faulty
To troubleshoot the power supply
Set the power switch to on l
Reconnect the ribbon cable to the Power Supply assembly
A6 Digital A5 Analog A2 Input optional A1/A2 Input
Remove the A7 CPU assembly
Set the power switch to off O Remove the A7 CPU assembly
To troubleshoot power-up failures
Entry closest to the beginning of the table
Determine if the power-on test passed or failed
Power-on LEDs Next Test
Binary Hexa ~Time LEDs Description DS5 DS9 Decimal Visible
Fail code to the following table
To troubleshoot CPU, memory, and buses failures
SW2
More than 4 seconds
Binary Hexadecimal Probable Faulty Assembly DS5 DS9
A7 Component Locator, Circuit Side
LEDs should sequence through 00 clear LEDs with 00 remaining
Connect the voltmeter to A102 TP1
Faulty
To troubleshoot display failures
Check that the voltage reads is 210 10 Vdc
Test Location Signal Name In/Out
CPU
To troubleshoot IIC bus failures
Attach a logic probe to A7 P7 pin 2 SCL
LEDs, and the display
Attach the logic probe to A7 P7 pin 1 SDA
Troubleshooting the Analyzer
A7 P10 Pin Signal Name TTL Logic State In Test Mode
To troubleshoot fast bus failures
To troubleshoot fast bus failures
To perform self tests
Using a BNC cable
Remove all cables from the front panel input connectors
After calibration is complete, press the following keys
40‘’To troubleshoot intermittent failures.’’
When the tests have finished, press the following keys Rtn
‘’To troubleshoot self-test lockup failures.’’
Following table
Fifo
Troubleshooting the Analyzer
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Failure Probable Faulty Assembly Next Test
A7 CPU Gpib
To troubleshoot self-test lockup failures
System Utility More
TimesTimesP10ALL Continue
Common Reasons Troubleshooting Procedure
To troubleshoot intermittent failures
Preset
After this test detects a failure, press the following keys
To troubleshoot performance test failures
CPU
Failing Performance Test Troubleshooting Guide
To troubleshoot source and calibrator failures
Source
Assembly is
Connect the voltmeter to A5 TP3 Press the following keys
Oscilloscope Setup Parameters Waveform
Check the calibrator output
Press the following keys
Press LOW Level CAL
Check the Input assembly
To troubleshoot input and ADC failures
Test Location Amplitude 10% Probable Faulty Assembly
Set the frequency synthesizer as follows
To troubleshoot input and ADC failures
Set the oscilloscope to 700 mV/div
Enter numbers between 127 and +128
To troubleshoot input failures on four channel analyzers
Exchange the Input assemblies
To troubleshoot distortion failures
‘’Verifying Specifications.’’
Assembly that failed is probably faulty
Guides at the sides of the card nest
To troubleshoot disk drive failures
New formatted disk and repeat the previous step
Inst Mode
Set the power switch to on l Press the following keys
To troubleshoot auto-range failures
Range should be set to 5 dBVrms
To troubleshoot DIN connector failures
Meas Data
To troubleshoot trigger failures
Trigger
Change the frequency synthesizer’s amplitude to 0.3 Vp-p
Press EXT Range +
Trigger Mode Failing Probable Faulty Assembly or Next Step
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Check external trigger signal to the Analog assembly
To troubleshoot memory battery failures
To troubleshoot memory battery failures
To troubleshoot microphone power and adapter failures
Oscilloscope Setup Parameters
To troubleshoot tachometer failures
With 2 ±0.2 Vdc offset
Press TRG Range +
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Adjusting the Analyzer
Adjusting the Analyzer
Adjustment Assembly Component
Potentially dangerous voltages
Operator controls inside the analyzer
Adjustment Gpib Code
Remote Operation
To adjust the frequency reference
Equipment Required Frequency Counter
To adjust the source
Equipment Required Multimeter
To adjust the ADC gain, offset and reference
Equipment Required Oscilloscope
Adjust A5 R407 for a flat trace on the oscilloscope
Set the oscilloscope as follows
Service Tests Adjustmts ADC Adjustmnt Offset
To adjust the input dc offset
Equipment Required None
Set the power switch to on Press the following keys
Channel 3 Adjustmnt Offset
To adjust common mode rejection
Equipment Required BNC-to-BNC Cable
Service Tests Adjustmts Channel 1 Adjustmnt Cmrr
Channel 3 Adjustmnt Cmrr
Channel 4 Adjustmnt Cmrr
To adjust filter flatness
Channel 1 Adjustmnt 50 kHz
Rtn Channel 2 Adjustmnt 50 kHz Flatness
Channel 1 Adjustmnt 25 kHz
Rtn Channel 2 Adjustmnt 25 kHz Flatness
Rtn Channel 3 Adjustmnt 25 kHz Flatness
Rtn Channel 4 Adjustmnt 25 kHz Flatness
To adjust the display voltage
To adjust the display voltage
Replacing Assemblies
Replacing Assemblies
What to do before replacing the CPU assembly
What to do after replacing an assembly
A9 Nvram
To remove cover
To remove rear panel
To remove front panel
To remove front panel
To remove disk drive
To remove CPU
To remove Nvram
To remove memory
To remove power supply
Replacing Assemblies
To remove motherboard
To remove motherboard
To remove dc-dc converter
Replaceable Parts
Ordering Information
Non-Listed Parts
Code Numbers
Direct Mail Order System
Mfr No Mfr Name Address
Assemblies
Agilent Part
Cables
Agilent Part Qty Description Mfr Mfr Part Number Code
Instrument Covers and Handles
Assembly Covers and Brackets
Front Panel Parts
RFI STRIP-FINGERS BE-CU Bright DIP
Rear Panel Parts
Chassis Parts
Screws, Washers, and Nuts
Miscellaneous Parts
Option UK4 Parts
Replaceable Parts Agilent 35670A Option UK4 Parts
Circuit Descriptions
Circuit Descriptions
Overall Instrument Description
CPU
BNC
Nvram
Two Channel Overall Block Diagram
Overall Instrument Description
Four Channel Overall Block Diagram
A1 Input
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A1 Input Block Diagram Channel
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A1 Input Block Diagram Channel
A1 Input Block Diagram Channel
A2 Input
A2 Input
A2 Input Block Diagram Channel 1 or Channel
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A2 Input Block Diagram Channel 3 or Channel
A2 Input Block Diagram Channel 3 or Channel
A5 Analog
A5 Analog Block Diagram ADC and Trigger
Trigger-Level Input
A5 Analog Block Diagram Analog Source and Calibrator
ADC timing and synchronization signals
A6 Digital
A6 Digital Block Diagram
Fifo RAM
RAM
A7 CPU
A7 CPU Block Diagram
A7 CPU Block Diagram Interface
Reset Logic
Disk Controller Display Controller Frame Memory
A8 Memory
Disk Utility
A8 Memory
A9 Nvram Block Diagram
A9 Nvram
A10 Rear Panel
DAC
A10 Rear Panel Block Diagram
A11 Keyboard Controller Block Diagram
A11 Keyboard Controller
A12 BNC
A14 Secondary Keypad
A13 Primary Keypad
A15 Primary Keypad
A98 Power Supply
A90 Fan
A101 Display
A99 Motherboard
A100 Disk Drive
A102 DC-DC Converter
Option UK4 Microphone Adapter and Power Supply
Option UK4 Microphone Adapter and Power Supply Block Diagram
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Voltages and Signals
Voltages and Signals
Section Title Describes signals routed
Assembly Locations and Connections
Assembly Locations
Assembly Connections for Two Channel Analyzer
Assembly Connections for Four Channel Analyzer
Power Supply Voltage Distribution
From Path Voltages
A1 Input
A2 Input
A7 J3 Pins A8 P1 Pins
PA7
G20MHZ
Memreset
Flashen
PRW
SIZE0 SIZE1
A9 Nvram
Vbatt
A10 Rear Panel
ATN
DSR
Serial Port
DIO1 DIO8
DTR
Busy
Parallel Port
Select
Tachometer Input
DIN Keyboard
Source Output
External Trigger Input
A11 Keyboard Controller
A11 Keyboard Controller assembly
A12 BNC
Chana
Signal Name A11 Location
Chanb COL0 COL7
Voltages and Signals Agilent 35670A A13 Primary Keypad
ROW0 ROW6
ROW0 ROW5
COL0 COL2
Pwrfw
A22 BNC
Signal Name Assembly Using Signal
A99 Motherboard
23A
A99 Motherboard
B5MHZ
A10MHZ
Addata
Btach
Fanful
Extrgin
FAN+
Fanoff
Hsync
H10MHZ
H20MHZ
Imode
Pvalid
Lpfclk
Prefs
RRW
Syscntr
Srcclock
Srcdata
Trigger
A100 Disk Drive
SEL0 SEL1
DIR
Hdsel
Wdata
VID
Vclk
Vsyncel
Pins A7 P2 A102
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Internal Test Descriptions
Low-level Subtests
Power-on Test Description
High-level Subtests
Power-on Test Messages
Binary to Hexadecimal
Power-on Test Messages
Assembly/Sub-block Hexadecimal Message Code
Calibration Routine Description
DC-Offset Tables and Frequency Correction Curves
Calibration Error Messages
Viewing the Calibration Correction Curves
Active Trace Scale
Disp Format
Active Trace
Fault Log Messages
Bootrom
Self-Test Descriptions
Assembly Softkey Self Test Name A12 A10 A11 A100 A22
Functional Tests All Self-Test Group
Self Tests that Perform a Measurement
Self Test Front Panel Softkey
Individual Self-Test Descriptions
Dgtl Srce Thru
Fast BUS
Long Conf Test
Random Seek
Serial Port
Self-Test Menu Map and Gpib Commands
Self Test Gpib Command
Self Test Functionl Tests Digital Processor Trigger
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Backdating
Backdating
Quick Reference
Quick Reference
12-3
Quick Reference Agilent 35670A
12-5
Quick Reference
12-7
12-8
12-9
12-10
12-11
12-12
12-13
A2 Input Block Diagram Channel 2 or Channel
12-15
12-16
12-17
12-18
12-19
12-20
121 12-21
A8 Memory Block Diagram
12-23
12-24
12-25
12-26
Cleaning the screen
Index
Cross talk test
9-34
10-14
10-9
Controller Self-test description 10-14 Signals 8-29
Troubleshooting four channels Installation
10-15
Phone assistance
10-10 10-16
10-17
10-12
10-18
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