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
Page
 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
 Single Channel Phase
Input Noise
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
 DC Power Requirements
AC Power Requirements
Line voltage
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
 Turn on the dc power source
Set the analyzer’s power switch to on l
Adapter, be careful of the heat from the adapter’s tip
At the end of this chapter
 To change the fuses
DC Fuse
AC Fuse
 To connect the analyzer to a serial device
To connect the analyzer to a parallel 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
 Features of the Program
Test Duration
Calibration Cycle
Recommended Test Equipment
 Operation Verification and Performance Tests
Program Controlled Test Equipment
Measurement Uncertainty
Test Equipment Program Controlled Model
 Operation Verification Tests Performance Tests
 Specifications and Performance Tests
Specification Performance Test
 Now go to one of the following procedures to continue
To load the program
Local/GPIB
 To run the program in semiautomated mode
 Press the following keys to start the test
Follow the directions on the display
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
 Self Test
DC Offset
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
 Frequency Accuracy
Anti-Alias Filter
Input Coupling
 Harmonic Distortion
 Intermodulation Distortion
Cross Talk
 Single Ch Phase Accuracy
External Trigger
Tach Function option D01 only
 Input Resistance
ICP Supply
Source Amplitude Accuracy
Source Output Resistance
 Source DC Offset
Source Flatness
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
 To perform initial verification
Data appears
Failures.’’
 Symptom Probable Faulty Assembly
 Connect the power cord and set the power switch to on l
Power supply.’’
Rear panel
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
 To troubleshoot the power supply
Set the power switch to on l
Probably faulty
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
 To troubleshoot CPU, memory, and buses failures
SW2
Fail code to the following table
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
 Faulty
To troubleshoot display failures
Connect the voltmeter to A102 TP1
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
 Using a BNC cable
Remove all cables from the front panel input connectors
To perform self tests
After calibration is complete, press the following keys
 When the tests have finished, press the following keys Rtn
‘’To troubleshoot self-test lockup failures.’’
40‘’To troubleshoot intermittent 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
 Test Location Amplitude 10% Probable Faulty Assembly
To troubleshoot input and ADC failures
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
 ‘’Verifying Specifications.’’
Assembly that failed is probably faulty
To troubleshoot distortion failures
Guides at the sides of the card nest
 To troubleshoot disk drive failures
 New formatted disk and repeat the previous step
 Set the power switch to on l Press the following keys
Inst Mode
To troubleshoot auto-range failures
 Range should be set to 5 dBVrms
 To troubleshoot DIN connector failures
 To troubleshoot trigger failures
Meas Data
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
 Direct Mail Order System
Code Numbers
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
 BNC
CPU
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
 A13 Primary Keypad
A14 Secondary Keypad
A15 Primary Keypad
 A98 Power Supply
A90 Fan
 A99 Motherboard
A100 Disk Drive
A101 Display
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
 Memreset
Flashen
G20MHZ
PRW
 SIZE0 SIZE1
 A9 Nvram
 Vbatt
 A10 Rear Panel
ATN
 Serial Port
DIO1 DIO8
DSR
DTR
 Parallel Port
Busy
Select
 DIN Keyboard
Source Output
Tachometer Input
External Trigger Input
 A11 Keyboard Controller
 A11 Keyboard Controller assembly
 A12 BNC
 Signal Name A11 Location
Chana
Chanb COL0 COL7
 Voltages and Signals Agilent 35670A A13 Primary Keypad
ROW0 ROW6
 COL0 COL2
ROW0 ROW5
Pwrfw
 A22 BNC
 Signal Name Assembly Using Signal
 A99 Motherboard
 23A
 A99 Motherboard
 A10MHZ
Addata
B5MHZ
Btach
 Extrgin
FAN+
Fanful
Fanoff
 H10MHZ
H20MHZ
Hsync
Imode
 Lpfclk
Prefs
Pvalid
RRW
 Srcclock
Srcdata
Syscntr
Trigger
 A100 Disk Drive
 DIR
Hdsel
SEL0 SEL1
Wdata
 Vclk
VID
Vsyncel
 Pins A7 P2 A102
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 Internal Test Descriptions
 Power-on Test Description
Low-level Subtests
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
 Disp Format
Active Trace Scale
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
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 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
 9-34
Cross talk test
10-14
 Controller Self-test description 10-14 Signals 8-29
Troubleshooting four channels Installation
10-9
10-15
 Phone assistance
 10-17
10-12
10-10 10-16
10-18
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