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Table 5-22.Error Messages 138, 139, 140, and 141 (1 of 2)

Output Power Level Related Problems

(20 to 40 GHz)

682XXB/683XXB Models with SDM

Error 138 SDM Unit or Driver Failed

Description: Error 138 indicates a failure of the SDM, a failure of the SDM bias regulator circuitry on the A14 SDM Driver PCB, or a failure of the frequency band selection circuitry on the A12 Analog Instruction PCB. The 682XXB/683XXB will not produce an RF output in the 20 to 40 GHz frequency range.

Step 1. Set up the 682XXB/683XXB as follows:

a.682XXB Setup: CW/SWEEP SELECT: Step F1: 20.000 GHz

F2: 40.000 GHz

Number of Steps: 400

L1: +1.00 dBm

683XXB Setup:

CW/SWEEP SELECT: Analog

F1: 20.000 GHz

F2: 40.000 GHz

Sweep Time: 0.100 Sec

L1: +1.00 dBm

Step 2. Connect the X input of an oscilloscope to the 682XXB/ 683XXB rear panel HORIZ OUT connector.

Step 3. Using the oscilloscope, check for a +8 volts SDM bias voltage at A14TP2 throughout the full sweep.

If the SDM bias voltage is correct, replace the SDM.

If the SDM bias voltage is not correct, go to step 4.

Step 4. Replace the A14 PCB and run self-test again.

If error 138 is not displayed, the problem is cleared.

If error 138 is still displayed, go to step 5.

Step 5. Replace the A12 PCB and run self-test again.

qIf error 138 is not displayed, the problem is cleared.

If error 138 is still displayed, contact your local ANRITSU service center for assistance.

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Anritsu 683XXB manual Error 138 SDM Unit or Driver Failed, 682XXB Setup CW/SWEEP Select Step F1 20.000 GHz

682XXB, 683XXB specifications

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