Agilent Technologies 3499A/B/C Manual de instrucciones

iLegal and Safety InformationAGILENT TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY STATEMENTPRODUCT: Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System DURATION OF WARRANTY: 1 year1. A

2 Specifications Agilent 3499A/B/C Mainframe’s SpecificationsITEMS SPECIFICATIONSGeneralPower Supply: 3499A/B: 100 to 240 VAC universal input; 47 Hz

92 Replaceable Parts Agilent 3499A/B Mainframe Replaceable PartsTable 6-1. Agilent 3499A/B Mainframe Replaceable PartsITEM #Part NumberQty. DESCRIPTI

Replaceable Parts 9330 0515-0367 2 SCR-MACHINE31 0380-0643 2 STDF-HEX .255-IN33 1390-0793 0515-0430 2 CAPTIVE SCR/SCR MACHINE34 03499-40002 03499-40

94 Replaceable Parts Agilent 3499C Mainframe Replaceable PartsTable 6-2. Agilent 3499C Mainframe Replaceable PartsITEM # Part Number Qty. DESCRIPTION

Replaceable Parts 95Plug-in Modules Replaceable PartsTable 6-3 lists the replaceable parts for the existing Agilent 3499A/B/C plug-in modules. Kits

96 Replaceable Parts Agilent N2281A N2281-60001 Kits 13 NoneAgilent N2282A N2282-60001 Kits 14 Nonea. The microwave modules used with an Agilent 4447

Replaceable Parts 97Mechanical Kits 1 & 2 Figure 6-8 shows the replaceable mechanical parts for Kits 1 & 2 as listed in Table 6-4.Figure 6-8

98 Replaceable Parts Mechanical Kits 3 Figure 6-9 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 3) as listed in Table 6-5.Figure 6-9. Mechanical Kits

Replaceable Parts 99Mechanical Kits 4 & 5 Figure 6-10 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 4 & 5) as listed in Table 6-6 on page 100

100 Replaceable Parts Table 6-6. Mechanical Kits 4 & 5Ref. Designation Qty. Description Part Number ApplicationSW1 133311B MICORWAVE SW 5V 33311F

Replaceable Parts 101Mechanical Kits 6 Figure 6-11 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 6) as listed in Table 6-7.Figure 6-11. Mechanical Ki

Specifications 3Plug-in Modules SpecificationsMultiplexer (MUX)ModulesThe MUX modules available with Agilent 3499A/B/C include: Agilent N2260A, 4447

102 Replaceable Parts Mechanical Kits 7 Figure 6-12 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 7) as listed in Table 6-8.Figure 6-12. Mechanical Ki

Replaceable Parts 103Mechanical Kits 8 Figure 6-13 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 8) as listed in Table 6-9.Figure 6-13. Mechanical Ki

104 Replaceable Parts Mechanical Kits 9 Figure 6-14 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 9) as listed in Table 6-10.Figure 6-14. Mechanical K

Replaceable Parts 105Mechanical Kits 10 Figure 6-15 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 10) as listed in Table 6-11.Figure 6-15. Mechanical

106 Replaceable Parts Mechanical Kits 11 Figure 6-16 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 10) as listed in Table 6-12.Figure 6-16. Mechanical

Replaceable Parts 107Mechanical Kits 12 Figure 6-17 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 10) as listed in Table 6-13. Figure 6-17. Mechanica

108 Replaceable Parts Mechanical Kits 13 Figure 6-18 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 11) as listed in Table 6-14.Figure 6-18. Mechanical

Replaceable Parts 109Mechanical Kits 14 Figure 6-19 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 14) as listed in Table 6-15.Figure 6-19. Mechanical

110 Plug-in Modules Wiring Information Appendix APlug-in Modules Wiring InformationBNC and SMA ConnectionThe modules listed in Table 6-16 provide BNC

Plug-in Modules Wiring Information 111Type C[2](Figure 6-23 on Page 115)Agilent N2290AFor Agilent N2260A module only.Agilent N2291AFor Agilent N2261

4 Specifications ITEMS SPECIFICATIONSAgilent N2266A Agilent N2268A Agilent N2270AINPUT CHARACTERISTICSTotal Channels 80 1-wire; or 40 2-wire; or dual

112 Plug-in Modules Wiring Information Screw Terminal Block Wiring (Type A) Figure 6-20. Type A Screw Terminal Block Wiring

Plug-in Modules Wiring Information 113Figure 6-21. Type A Screw Terminal Block Wiring (Cont’d)

114 Plug-in Modules Wiring Information Screw Terminal Block Wiring (Type B)Figure 6-22. Type B Screw Terminal Block Wiring

Plug-in Modules Wiring Information 115Screw Terminal Block Wiring (Type C)Figure 6-23. Type C Screw Terminal Block Wiring67(35HPRYHFRYHU67(3

116 Plug-in Modules Wiring Information Crimp-and-insert Terminal BlockAgilent N2296A is a crimp-and-insert terminal block for Agilent N2260A, N2261A,

Plug-in Modules Wiring Information 117Connector KitsAgilent N2327A is a Connector Kit used for Agilent N2267A High Current GP module and Agilent N23

118 Plug-in Modules Wiring Information Agilent N2320AWiring SequenceFigure 6-26. Agilent N2320A Connector Wiring SequenceStep 3.Step 2.Step 1.Release

Plug-in Modules Wiring Information 119DIN-TO-D CablesThree DIN-to-D cables are available for the Agilent N22XX series modules. The 96-pin female DIN

120 Plug-in Modules Wiring Information Agilent N2298A Figure 6-28 shows an Agilent N2298A. The wire gauge is 24 AWG (which meets UL AWM: 2464), the m

Plug-in Modules Wiring Information 121Agilent N2299A Figure 6-29 on Page 121 shows an Agilent N2299A. The wire gauge is 24 AWG (which meets UL AWM:

Specifications 5Agilent N2266A Agilent N2268A Agilent N2270AEnvironmental ConditionsOperating Pollution Degree2Operating Altitude3000 meters (10,000

122 Error Messages Appendix BError MessagesAgilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System can be operated in either SCPI mode or 3488A mode. The error messa

Error Messages 123Execution Errors-101 Invalid characterAn invalid character was found in the command string. You may have used an invalid character

124 Error Messages -131 Invalid suffixA suffix was incorrectly specified for a numeric parameter. You may have misspelled the suffix. -134 Suffix too

Error Messages 125(clear status) command or when power is cycled. The errors are also cleared when you read the queue.-410 Query INTERRUPTEDA comman

126 Error Messages 112 Not able to perform requested operationThe requested operation is not valid for the instrument.Example: FUNC 3,BIWIRE2 (the mo

Error Messages 127NoteA string “+0” read back (with command *TST) indicates that all the tests have passed. In this case, a string “PASSED” displays

128 Error Messages In 3488A ModeError ConditionsIn 3488A mode, you can also query the error queue when the ERROR annuciator is on. The returned decim

Schematics 129Appendix CSchematicsThis chapter contains the schematics for the Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframes and the plug-in modules designed for Agi

130 Schematics • Agilent N2272A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 214• Agilent N

IndexIndex 239Numerics3488A mode selection, 55Aaborting scan, 47address, GPIB (IEEE 488), 53annunciators, 33arm source description, 2arm sourc

6 Specifications Agilent N2272A 1-to-9 RFMUX ModuleThe following table lists the specifications of Agilent N2272A.ITEMS SPECIFICATIONSINPUT CHARACTER

240 Indexinstrumentfirmware revision, 55local/remote state, 34mounting onto rack, 24power on failure, 22power on process, 22power-on state set

Index 241SS.List key operationadd channels to scan list, 45configure arm source, 45set delay time, 46S.List key structurein 3488A mode, 45in SC

Specifications 7GP Relay Modules The General Purpose (GP) relay modules include: Agilent N2261A, Agilent 44471A/D, Agilent N2264A and Agilent N2267A

8 Specifications Agilent N2264A GP RelayModuleThe specifications of the GP relays on an Agilent N2264A are listed in the table below.ITEMS SPECIFICAT

Specifications 9Agilent N2267A GPModuleThe specifications of Agilent N2267A are listed in the table below.ITEMS SPECIFICATIONSINPUT CHARACTERISTICST

10 Specifications Matrix Modules The matrix modules include: Agilent N2262A 4 x 8 2-wire matrix, Agilent 44473A 4 x 4 2-wire matrix and the 4 x 4 2-w

Specifications 11Digital I/O Modules The digital I/O modules available with Agilent 3499A/B/C include: Agilent N2263A 32-bit digital I/O, Agilent 44

iiSafety SymbolsInstruction manual symbol affixed to product. Indicates that the user must refer to the manual for specific WARNING or CAUTION informa

12 Specifications Agilent N2269AMultifunctionModuleThe following table lists Agilent N2269A module’s specifications.ITEMS SPECIFICATIONSDIGITAL I/O L

Specifications 13Agilent 44472A VHFSwitch ModuleAgilent 44472A VHF Switch module contains 14 latching relays, which provides dual independent 4-to-1

14 Specifications Agilent 44475ABreadboard ModuleAgilent 44475A is a breadboard module, and the specifications are listed in the table below.Agilent

Specifications 15Agilent N2276A/BMicrowave SwitchModuleAgilent N2276A’s specifications are listed in the table below. Since the switching and attenu

16 Specifications Agilent 44477AForm-C RelayModuleAgilent 44477A module provides seven independent, break-before-make, SPDT Form-C latching relays, t

Specifications 17Agilent 44478A/B1.3GHz MUXModulesThe specifications of the Agilent 44478A/B are listed in the table below. Specifications in the ta

18 Specifications AgilentN2280A/N2281AOptical SwitchModulesThe specifications of the Agilent N2280A/N2281A are listed in the table below. Information

Specifications 19Agilent N2282AOptical SwitchModuleThe specifications of Agilent N2282A is listed in the table below.ITEMS SPECIFICATIONSMinimum Typ

20 Specifications

Getting Started 21Chapter 2Getting StartedAbout This ChapterThis chapter describes the procedure to install the plug-in modules into a mainframe and

iiiWARNINGS (Cont.)The Agilent 3499A/B/C can have modules that are capable of switching voltages up to 250V maximum. Voltage levels above the levels s

22 Getting Started Power on theInstrumentMake sure no mechanical damages on the instrument, then you can perform the following procedure to verify th

Getting Started 23Figure 2-1 on Page 23 shows the procedure to install a plug-in module into the mainframe 3499B, as well as to attach a screw termi

24 Getting Started Operating the InstrumentAn Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System can be easily operated from the front-panel, or programmed with

Getting Started 25Agilent 44478A/B50/75 W 1.3 GHz MUX ModuleGroup 0: s00, s01, s02, s03Group 1: s10, s11, s12, s13Same as in SCPI mode.Agilent N2260

26 Getting Started Agilent N2269AMultifunction Module16-Bit D/A Port:s40, s4216-Bit Memory Access Port:S50Digital I/O:individual Bits: s00, s01,...,

Getting Started 27Basic Front-PanelOperationThe following examples demonstrate some basic operation to operated the Agilent 3499A/B/C. Assuming that

28 Getting Started 5. Agilent N2265A Multifunction Module;6. Agilent N2266A 40-channel 2-Wire MUX Module;7. Agilent N2267A 8-channel High Current GP

Getting Started 29To Mount anAgilent 3499ATo rack mount an Agilent 3499A, the full-rack-width mainframe, order either: • Rack-mount kit with handle

30 Getting Started To rack mount two Agilent 3499B’s side-by-side (or any System II instrument next to an Agilent 3499B), order a Support Shelf 5063-

Front-Panel Operation 31Chapter 3Front-Panel OperationAbout This ChapterThis chapter introduces you to each front-panel menu, it covers all aspects

ivDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYAccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014Manufacturer’s Name:Manufacturer’s Address:Agilent Technologies (Mala

32 Front-Panel Operation Front-Panel OverviewThe Agilent 3499A/B/C can be operated in either SCPI mode or 3488A mode. All the operations demonstrated

Front-Panel Operation 33DisplayAs shown in above figure, the display is divided into three areas. Channel area displays the channel/port/slot number

34 Front-Panel Operation 1. Select a slot. Press the two arrow keys to select a desired slot directly, or turn the knob to select the desired slot nu

Front-Panel Operation 35digital I/O port, or an entire plug-in module. Agilent 3499A/B/C provides you the ability to achieve the above.1. Press Mon,

36 Front-Panel Operation To Close or Open a ChannelTo close/open a channel, you need to:1. Select the channel to be closed or opened;2. Press Close/O

Front-Panel Operation 373. Edit the value. Press the two arrow keys to select the to-be-edited bit (in dim), turn the knob to modify the value;4. Pr

38 Front-Panel Operation Note An instrument reset does not affect the stored instrument setup information. Once a setup is stored, it remains until o

Front-Panel Operation 39of the View menu automatically.If there are errors (the ERROR annunciator is on), the first error in the error queue is disp

40 Front-Panel Operation To View the RelayCyclesTo view the relay cycle counts:1. Press View, the VIEW annunciator lights up. Turn the knob until “RE

Front-Panel Operation 41• The digital I/O modules can be configured in either SCPI mode or 3488A mode. Table 3-6 on Page 41 shows the Mode key struc

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42 Front-Panel Operation 3. Press Enter, turn the knob to select one mode (i.e. WIRE1);4. Press Enter to return to “CONFIG MUX”, press Mode again to

Front-Panel Operation 437. The instrument returns to “CONFIG DIO”, press Mode again to exit the configuration, the CONFIG annunciator turns off acco

44 Front-Panel Operation Figure 3-2. The Process of Scanning Operation (in SCPI mode)Overview Before initiating a scan, a scan list must be set up. Y

Front-Panel Operation 45To Create a ScanListTo create a scan list, you can:1. Press S.List, the CONFIG annunciator lights up, and “ADD TO SCAN” is d

46 Front-Panel Operation value (ranging from 0 to 99999.999 seconds); 3. Use the arrow keys and the knob to set the arm source, press Enter;4. Turn t

Front-Panel Operation 47set its delay time (between 0 and 99999.999 seconds). Press Enter once more to set the delay time and return to “SET CH” ite

48 Front-Panel Operation Menu Key OperationConfiguring system-related instrument parameters can be done from the Menu key. However, the Menu key stru

Front-Panel Operation 49The following operations can be done with the Menu key in SCPI mode:• To pair two cards;• To configure the external trigger;

50 Front-Panel Operation To Pair Two Cards Two same type plug-in modules (cards) can be paired. Once paired, any operation on a channel of one module

Front-Panel Operation 513. To enable a trigger pulse output from the selected line, turn the knob to select “ENABLE”; or select “DISABLE”;4. Press E

2 ContentsChapter 3Front-Panel Operation ... 31About T

52 Front-Panel Operation 3. Press Menu again to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.Note Please note that the content i

Front-Panel Operation 53To Configure theRemote InterfaceThe instrument can communicate with a computer over GPIB or RS-232 interface. Perform the fo

54 Front-Panel Operation 4. Turn the knob to select the parity and data bits (default: NONE, 8 BITS), then press Enter;5. Turn the knob to select the

Front-Panel Operation 552. Turn the knob to select the system mode, press Enter;3. The instrument will be reset if the system mode has been switched

56 Front-Panel Operation To Query the SerialNumberTo query the Agilent 3499A/B/C serial number:1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn

Front-Panel Operation 57To Reset a ModuleTo reset a plug-in module:1. Turn the knob to select the slot to be reset;2. Hold down Card Reset until the

58 Front-Panel Operation

Verification Tests 59Chapter 4Verification TestsAbout This ChapterThis Chapter contains procedures for operating verification of the Agilent 3499A/B

60 Verification Tests WARNING Hazardous voltages may exist on the wiring and connectors of the Agilent 3499A/B/C plug-in modules. Only service traine

Verification Tests 61Correction If, during the display test, a segment or segments malfunctioned, a problem exists on the Controller board or the Di

Contents 3GPIB Test ... 61RS-232 Test ...

62 Verification Tests If “RS232 TEST” is displayed on the front panel of the Agilent 3499A/B/C, the RS-232 test passed. Otherwise, the RS-232 test fa

Verification Tests 63MUX module’s removable wiring terminal block as shown in Figure 4-1.Figure 4-1. MUX Modules Test FixtureThe fixture contains:A

64 Verification Tests 3499A/B/C and the Multimeter. The Agilent 3499A/B/C’s display should show a number corresponding to the closed relay. The clums

Verification Tests 65With the test fixture installed, and a Multimeter (i.e. an Agilent 34401A) connected between the shorted low lines (TP1) and th

66 Verification Tests module’s removable wiring terminal block as shown in Figure 4-3.Figure 4-3. Matrix Modules Test FixtureThe fixture contains:A s

Verification Tests 678. Successively press Step while observing the displays on the Agilent 3499A/B/C and the Multimeter. The Agilent 3499A/B/C’s di

68 Verification Tests Figure 4-4. DIO Modules Test FixtureThis fixture is applicable for the Agilent 44474A 16-bit DIO. For Agilent N2263A/64A/65A, t

Verification Tests 69module should be input (DIN). Press Mon, the display should be “DIN 11111111 snn” or “DIN 255 snn”, where s = slot number, and

70 Verification Tests Correction Replace the DIO module with a new one if it is failed. Agilent 44472A Verification TestsThe VHF Switch module consis

Verification Tests 71Coaxial Switches; these coaxial switches come in 3/4/5-port configurations. To verify that the 33311B Coaxial Switches on the A

4 ContentsController ... 82Keyboard &

72 Verification Tests 4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 to verify the other channels;5. Close all the channels on the Agilent 4476A/B;6. Verify continuity be

Verification Tests 73properly.Figure 4-6. Agilent 44477A Test FixtureTo Verify the NO Contacts:1. Connect a Multimeter between TP1 (C) & TP2 (NO

74 Verification Tests Agilent 44478A/B Verification TestsAgilent 44478A/B consists of two 4-to-1 MUXs (Group 00 & Group 10) that can switch signa

Verification Tests 75Tests Procedure To verify that the relays in each group are functioning:1. Remove any external wiring from the Agilent 44478A/B

76 Verification Tests Agilent N2280A/81A/82A Verification TestsAgilent N2280A consists of four 1-to-2 Optical Switches, each 1-to-2 Optical Switch sh

Verification Tests 77Test Procedure Before testing the Agilent N2280A/81A/82A Optical Switch Module, the user should have an Optical Multimeter in h

78 Verification Tests

Service 79Chapter 5ServiceIntroductionThis Chapter provides general service related information about the Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System. T

80 Service Any assembly or subassembly removed from the mainframe MUST be handled in accordance with anti-static handing procedures. The following gu

Service 81the problem is mostly on the mainframe; if the problem is solved, the problem may be caused by one or more plug-in module.Plug-in ModuleSu

Specifications 1Chapter 1SpecificationsGeneral InformationThe Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System is composed of three mainframes and a set of p

82 Service are incorrect, check the cable (03499-61004) and the plug-in modules. You can perform more tests to further isolate the problem to the cab

Service 83Parts” on Page 85).Figure 5-2. Keyboard & Display on an Agilent 3499BBackplane If a plug-in module will not function in only one slot,

84 Service Controller board failure.Figure 5-3. Backplane Assembly03499-60002(for 3499B)03499-60003(for 3499A)03499-00005(for 3499B)03499-00003(for 3

Replaceable Parts 85Chapter 6Replaceable PartsIntroductionThis Chapter contains the disassembly/assembly procedures for an Agilent 3499A/B/C mainfra

86 Replaceable Parts STEP 1: Front-Panel RemovalFigure 6-1. Front-Panel RemovalFigure 6-2 shows the Front-Panel disassembling procedures.Figure 6-2.

Replaceable Parts 87STEP 2: Cover RemovalFigure 6-3. Cover RemovalSTEP 3: Power Supply RemovalFigure 6-4. Power Supply Removala. b.9. 10. 11. 12.a.

88 Replaceable Parts STEP 4: Controller board RemovalFigure 6-5. Controller board Removala.b.c.d.20. 21. 22. 23.24.25.29. 30. 31.28.26. 27.

Replaceable Parts 89STEP 5: Rear Bezel RemovalFigure 6-6. Rear Bezel RemovalSTEP 6: Backplane RemovalFigure 6-7. Backplane Removal3499A/B AssemblyPr

90 Replaceable Parts 3499C DisassemblyProceduresSTEP 1: Top Cover and Front Panel Removala.b.c.d.1. 2.4.5.6.9.7.8.3.STEP 2: Backplane Shield, Power M

Replaceable Parts 913499C AssemblyProceduresTo assemble an Agilent 3499C mainframe, reverse the procedures above.STEP 3: Backplane Removal.a.b.