Agilent Technologies E8401A Service Manual

ContentsHP E8401A, E8403A User and Service ManualEdition 1Contents 1HEWLETT-PACKARD WARRANTY STATEMENT ...

10 Getting Started Chapter 1Preparing Your VXI System for UseThe HP E840xA mainframes are shipped from the factory ready to use. This section describe

Getting Started 11Chapter 1Connecting theMainframe to aPermanent EarthGroundThe mainframe must be connected to a permanent earth ground for line frequ

12 Getting Started Chapter 1Installing VXI InstrumentsThe HP E840xA mainframes have 13 slots labeled 0 through 12. Any VXI instrument can be installed

Getting Started 13Chapter 1Installing C-SizeInstrumentsFigure 1-2 shows the installation of C-Size instruments.WARNING All instruments within the VXI

14 Getting Started Chapter 1Installing A- andB-Size InstrumentsFigure 1-3 shows the installation of A- and B-size instruments.• HP E1403B A/B-size Mod

Getting Started 15Chapter 1Front Panel FeaturesFigure 1-4. HP E8401A and E8403A Basic Monitoring Front PanelSection Indicator / Switch DescriptionPo

16 Getting Started Chapter 1Diagnostic ConnectorThe 25-pin Sub-D diagnostic connector provides access to backplane voltages, power supply and backplan

Getting Started 17Chapter 1+5VC(pin 6)The +5 volt output allows you to power external TTL circuits if required. The maximum current allowed from this

18 Getting Started Chapter 1Using the RemotePower-On PinsThe remote power-on pins (pins 5 and 18) of the Diagnostic Connector allow you to turn the ma

Getting Started 19Chapter 1Disabling theOn/Stdby SwitchThe front panel On/Stdby switch is disabled by removing surface mount 0Ω resistor located on th

2 ContentsProcedure ... 38Installing the B

20 Getting Started Chapter 14. Remove the 0Ω resistor by heating both sides simultaneously with soldering irons. Separate the resistor from the board

Getting Started 21Chapter 1Mainframe Options and AccessoriesTable 1-2. HP E840xA VXI Mainframes options and accessoriesDescription Option Number Produ

22 Getting Started Chapter 1

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 23Chapter 2Chapter 2 Rack Mounting and Option InstallationChapter OverviewThis chapter contains procedures for

24 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 2Parts List The parts included with each rack mount adapter option and the support rail and slide r

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 25Chapter 2Rack Mounting theHP E840xA usingSupport RailsThis section contains instructions for mounting the HP

26 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 22. Using the rack mount adapters as templates, position the adapters on the rack’s vertical rails

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 27Chapter 24. Attach the support rails to the rack’s inside vertical rails. The support rails must be position

28 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 25. Attach the rack mount adapters to the mainframe using the m5x8 pan head screws provided. To mou

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 29Chapter 26. Remove the mainframe feet by lifting the tabs and sliding the feet towards the center of the mai

3HEWLETT-PACKARD WARRANTY STATEMENTHP PRODUCT: HP E8401A, E8403A C-Size VXI Mainframes DURATION OF WARRANTY: 3 years1. HP warrants HP hardware, a

30 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 22. Using the rack mount adapters as templates, position the adapters on the rack’s vertical rails

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 31Chapter 24. From the bottom channel nut inserted in Step 3, count up four holes. Slide a channel nut over th

32 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 25. Remove the chassis section from the intermediate section (Figure 2-8). (The chassis section wil

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 33Chapter 27. Attach the rack mount adapters to the mainframe using the eight m5x8 pan head screws provided. T

34 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 210.Slide the rack slide intermediate sections out from the rack slide stationary sections until th

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 35Chapter 2Note If the mainframe is mounted extending out from the rack, install the cable tray with the notch

36 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 2Installing the Tinted Acrylic Door (Option 915)This procedure describes how to install the Tinted

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 37Chapter 24. Slide the mainframe into the rack until the rack mount adapters contact the rack’s vertical rail

38 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 2Installing the Intermodule Chassis ShieldsThis procedure describes how to install kit p/n E8400-80

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 39Chapter 2Figure 2-13. Installing the Grounding Springs and Chassis Shield.VXI module guidegrounding spring s

4 Safety SymbolsInstruction manual symbol affixed to product. Indicates that the user must refer to the manual for specific WARNING or CAUTION inform

40 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 2Installing the Backplane Connector ShieldsThis procedure describes how to install backplane connec

Rack Mounting and Option Installation 41Chapter 22. To install the screws, firmly press the screw onto a Torx driver. This prevents the screw from f

42 Rack Mounting and Option Installation Chapter 2HP E840xA Air Filter KitAn optional air filter kit can be purchased for the HP E840xA mainframe. F

Servicing Your Mainframe 43Chapter 3Chapter 3Servicing Your MainframeChapter OverviewThis chapter contains information for troubleshooting and replaci

44 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3Isolating ProblemsReplacing AssembliesThis section contains instructions for replacing the basic monitor, power s

Servicing Your Mainframe 45Chapter 3Removing the RearPanel from theMainframeFor most service work, you will need to remove the rear panel from the mai

46 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3Removing theMainframe Cover1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord.2. Remove the rear panel. Refer to

Servicing Your Mainframe 47Chapter 3Replacing the BasicMonitor Board1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord.2. Remove the rear panel. Refe

48 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3Replacing theHP E8401A PowerSupply1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord.2. Remove the rear panel. R

Servicing Your Mainframe 49Chapter 3Replacing theHP E8403A PowerSupply1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord.2. Remove the rear panel. Re

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50 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3Replacing theImpeller1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord.2. Remove the rear panel. Refer to “Remo

Servicing Your Mainframe 51Chapter 36. Install the replacement impeller assembly by lining up the horizontal slots on the bottom of the impeller assem

52 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3

HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications 53Appendix AAppendix AHP E8401A, E8403AProduct SpecificationsProduct DescriptionsGeneralSpecificationsVXI D

54 HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications Appendix AOutput Power SpecificationsTotal Available andUsable PowerPeak and DynamicCurrentProduct Tempe

HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications 55Appendix AOutput VoltageSpecifications+5VSTDBY:Up to 1A may be available if provided by the user through

56 HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications Appendix AMains Power InstallationCategory II+5VSTDBY: Power may be provided by the user to the +5VSTDBY

HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications 57Appendix A• All other slots blocked. Airflow decreases as additional slots are opened.• Performance show

58 HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications Appendix AAirflow Path Inlet through rear and exhaust through upper sides for both power supply and modu

HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications 59Appendix ADiagnostic Connector • Output all 7 backplane voltages for monitoring• Output +5V and +12V for

6 Notes:

60 HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications Appendix AElectromagneticComplianceSpecificationsConducted EmissionsConforms to EN55011, CISPR11, Group

HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications 61Appendix APower Supply Protection All outputs protected from over-temperature, over-voltage, over-current

62 HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications Appendix A

IndexIndex 63Symbols+5V STDBY, 17AAC power requirements, 10Accessories, mainframe, 21ACFAIL*, 17Acoustical Noise Specifications, 58acrylic door ins

64 IndexRrack mountingacrylic door installation, 36cable tray installation, 34slide rails, 29support rails, 25rack mounting the HP E8400A mainframe

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Getting Started 9Chapter 1Chapter 1Getting StartedThis chapter contains general information on the operating features of the HP E8401A and E8403A C-Si