Agilent Technologies Infiniium 90000 Q-Series Specifications

Service GuidePublication Number 54932- 97006October 2013© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2012- 2013Infiniium 90000 Q- Series Oscilloscopes

10CalibrationA calibration is simply an oscilloscope self- adjustment. The purpose of a calibration is performance optimization.There are three ways t

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Acquisition Boards/Backplane Assembly100Removing the Backplane Board from the Deck1 Loosen t

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesSetting the Calibration Factors after Replacing an Acquisition Board101Setting the Calibration Factors after Replacing

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Fans102Removing and Replacing the FansWARNING AVOID INJURY!The fan blades are exposed both i

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Fans1034Clip off the end of each of the fan mounts (see Figure 5- 69) and take the fan out.

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the USB Controller Cable104Removing and Replacing the USB Controller Cable1 Remove the top panel

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the USB Controller Cable1054Pull the connector cable out of the oscilloscope.Figure 5-725To repl

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the USB Controller Cable106

6Ordering Replaceable Parts 108Listed Parts 108Unlisted Parts 108Direct Mail Order System 108Exchange Assemblies 108Exploded Views 109Repl

108Replaceable Parts This chapter describes how to order replaceable assemblies and parts for the Agilent 90000 Q- Series oscilloscopes. Service suppo

Chapter 6: Replaceable PartsExploded Views109Exploded ViewsFront Panel

Chapter 2: CalibrationRunning a self calibration11Running a self calibrationThe self calibration uses signals generated in the oscilloscope to calibra

Chapter 6: Replaceable PartsExploded Views110Fan and Acquisition Assembly

Chapter 6: Replaceable PartsExploded Views111Oscillator Assembly

Chapter 6: Replaceable PartsExploded Views112Power Supply and PC Motherboard

Chapter 6: Replaceable PartsExploded Views113External

Chapter 6: Replaceable PartsReplaceable Parts List114Replaceable Parts ListThe following table is a list of replaceable parts. The information given f

Chapter 6: Replaceable PartsReplaceable Parts List115MP16 54932-47405 1 Knob 12 mm slate plainMP17 54932-47410 1 Knob 18 mm slate yellowMP18 54932-474

Chapter 6: Replaceable PartsReplaceable Parts List116W12 54932-61618 1 Cable - SR 10 GHz backplaneW13 54932-61629 1 Cable - SMA to SMAW14 54932-61628

Chapter 6: Replaceable PartsReplaceable Parts List1178121-1853 1 Power cord - Taiwan - EM-controlled environment required8121-2158 1 Power cord - Camb

Chapter 6: Replaceable PartsReplaceable Parts List118

7Motherboard Assembly 122Acquisition Assembly 123Backplane Assembly 125Oscillator Assembly 129Front Panel Assembly 130RealEdge Technology As

Chapter 2: CalibrationRunning a self calibration12Figure 2-1 Calibration Dialog Box 4 Click Start, then follow the instructions on the screen. The ro

Chapter 7: Theory of Operation120Figure 7-1 Oscilloscope block diagram

121Theory of OperationThis chapter describes the basic structure of the oscilloscope and how the parts interact. The 90000 Q- Series oscilloscopes are

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationMotherboard Assembly122Motherboard AssemblyThe motherboard assembly provides all system control and interface functions

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationAcquisition Assembly123Acquisition AssemblyThe acquisition assembly consists of four identical acquisition boards. These

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationAcquisition Assembly124Figure 7-4 Oak Module and Acquisition ComponentsThe acquisition front end (analog path) starts at

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationBackplane Assembly125Backplane AssemblyThe backplane assembly is a device on the PCI Express (PCIe) bus connected by a P

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationBackplane Assembly126Main FPGAThe main FPGA (field- programmable gate array) is the only communication link from the osc

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationBackplane Assembly127Clock Distribution System Figure 7- 7 shows the timebase system including its circuitry.Figure 7-7

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationBackplane Assembly128The fundamental sample clock is a single- ended 10 GHz signal created by the timebase generation sy

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationOscillator Assembly129Oscillator AssemblyThe oscillator assembly consists of an oscillator board; one or two DROs (diele

3Vertical Performance Verification 15Offset Accuracy Test 16DC Gain Accuracy Test 23Analog Bandwidth - - Maximum Frequency Test 28Time Scale

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationFront Panel Assembly130Front Panel AssemblyThe front panel assembly consists of an LCD display board with backlight; a t

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationFront Panel Assembly131

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationRealEdge Technology Assembly132RealEdge Technology AssemblyThe RealEdge Technology assembly is included with Q- Series o

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationPower Supply133Power SupplyThe power supply is a +12 V bulk supply that is removable, exchangeable, and safety-approved.

Chapter 7: Theory of OperationPower Supply134

Safety NoticesThis apparatus has been designed and tested in accor-dance with IEC Publication EN 61010-1:2001, Safety Requirements for Measuring Appar

Notices© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2013No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retriev

14This section describes performance test procedures. Performance Test IntervalThe procedures in this section may be performed for incoming inspection

Chapter 3: Testing Performance15 Vertical Performance VerificationThis section contains the following vertical performance verification tests:• Offset

16Offset Accuracy TestCAUTION Ensure that the input voltage to the oscilloscope never exceeds ±5 V.SpecificationsEquipment RequiredNOTE: The offset ac

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceOffset Accuracy Test17b When the Acquisition Setup window appears, enable averaging and set the # of averages to 256 as

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceOffset Accuracy Test18c When the Enter Measurement Info window appears, ensure that the V avg function is set up as foll

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceOffset Accuracy Test196 Repeat step 5 for the remaining vertical sensitivities for channel 1 in the Zero Error Test sect

2The Agilent Technologies Infiniium 90000 Oscilloscope at a GlanceEase of use with high performanceThe Agilent Technologies Infiniium oscilloscopes co

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceOffset Accuracy Test20Offset Gain Test Procedure1 Make the connections to scope channel 1 as shown below.Connections 2 S

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceOffset Accuracy Test21is set up as follows and then click OK:Source = Channel 1Measurement area = Entire Display4Set the

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceOffset Accuracy Test227 Change the channel 1 offset value to - 400.0 mV.8 Set the Cal Out voltage to - 400.0 mV.9 Press

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceDC Gain Accuracy Test23DC Gain Accuracy TestCAUTION Ensure that the input voltage to the oscilloscope never exceeds ±5 V

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceDC Gain Accuracy Test24Procedure1 Make the connections to scope channel 1 as shown below.Connections 2 Press [Default S

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceDC Gain Accuracy Test25b When the Acquisition Setup window appears, enable averaging and set the # of averages to 256 as

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceDC Gain Accuracy Test26c Select the Vavg measurement as shown below. d When the Enter Measurement Info window appears, e

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceDC Gain Accuracy Test276 Change the Cal Out voltage to - 30 mV.7 Press [Clear Display] on the scope, wait for the #Avgs

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceAnalog Bandwidth -- Maximum Frequency Test28Analog Bandwidth - - Maximum Frequency TestCAUTION Ensure that the input vo

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceAnalog Bandwidth -- Maximum Frequency Test29Connector Saver 3.5 mm (f)-(f), shipped with 20, 25, and 32 GHz oscilloscope

3In This Service GuideThis guide provides the service information for the Agilent Technologies 90000 Q- Series oscilloscopes. It is divided into seven

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceAnalog Bandwidth -- Maximum Frequency Test30Connections for all oscilloscope models, channels 1- 4Notes• Connect output

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceAnalog Bandwidth -- Maximum Frequency Test31Connections for 50 and 62 GHz oscilloscope models, channels 1R- 3RProcedure1

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceAnalog Bandwidth -- Maximum Frequency Test32d Select Setup > Acquisition and then set up the acquisition parameters a

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceAnalog Bandwidth -- Maximum Frequency Test33f When the Enter Measurement Info window appears, configure this measurement

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceAnalog Bandwidth -- Maximum Frequency Test348 Measure the input power to the scope channel and convert this measurement

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceAnalog Bandwidth -- Maximum Frequency Test3511 Change the generator frequency to the maximum value for the model being t

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceAnalog Bandwidth -- Maximum Frequency Test3616 Change the scope setup as follows:a Change the channel vertical sensitivi

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceTime Scale Accuracy (TSA) Test37Time Scale Accuracy (TSA) TestThis procedure verifies the maximum TSA specification for

Chapter 3: Testing PerformanceTime Scale Accuracy (TSA) Test38ConnectionsConnect the equipment as shown in the following figure.Procedure1 Configure t

Chapter 3: Testing PerformancePerformance Test Record39Performance Test RecordOffset Accuracy TestZero Error TestAgilent TechnologiesAgilent 90000 Q-S

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Chapter 3: Testing PerformancePerformance Test Record40Offset Gain TestVertical SensitivityVCal OutSettingVDMM+VDMM-VDMM0VScope+VScope-VScope0Calc. Of

Chapter 3: Testing PerformancePerformance Test Record41DC Gain Accuracy TestVertical SensitivityVCal OutSettingVDMM+VDMM-VScope+VScope-Calc. DC Gain E

Chapter 3: Testing PerformancePerformance Test Record42Analog Bandwidth - Maximum Frequency CheckMax frequency: DSOX/DSAX92004Q = 20 GHz, DSOX/DSAX925

Chapter 3: Testing PerformancePerformance Test Record43Time Scale AccuracyMeasured Time Scale Error (ppm)Years Since Calibration (years)Low Test Limit

Chapter 3: Testing PerformancePerformance Test Record44

4Primary Trouble Isolation 47Power Supply Troubleshooting 52Setting Up the BIOS 56Motherboard Verification 57Display Troubleshooting 58Acqui

46TroubleshootingThe service strategy for troubleshooting oscilloscopes is to isolate problems to a faulty assembly, then use the disassembly and asse

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingPrimary Trouble Isolation47Primary Trouble IsolationThe main procedural tool in this chapter is the flowchart. The Primary T

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingPrimary Trouble Isolation48APerform power-up.Connect the oscilloscope power cord and press the power button in the lower lef

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingPrimary Trouble Isolation49DCheck the front panel response by running the Keyboard and LED self tests.Follow these steps to

1Instruments covered by this service guide 6Accessories supplied 7Specifications and Characteristics 7General Information

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingPrimary Trouble Isolation50The Front Panel LED Test screen appears, showing a symbolic representation of all front panel LED

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingPrimary Trouble Isolation51ERun a self calibration.1 Complete a self calibration by following the procedures in chapter 2.2

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingPower Supply Troubleshooting52Power Supply Troubleshooting This section provides information to help you isolate the problem

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingPower Supply Troubleshooting53 LED Type of Fault What To DoPS01 PS02 PS03 PS04ON ON ON ON Supply lateReplace Backplane Assem

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingPower Supply Troubleshooting54The second set of LEDs is located to the left of the first set and slightly lower, below the J

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingPower Supply Troubleshooting55LED Type of Fault What To DoAOT0* Over-temperature Replace acquisition assembly 4AOT1* Over-te

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingSetting Up the BIOS56Setting Up the BIOSIf the BIOS settings become corrupt, the Infiniium oscilloscope PC motherboard will

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingMotherboard Verification57Motherboard VerificationIf you have been through the Power Supply Troubleshooting section of this

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingDisplay Troubleshooting58 Display TroubleshootingFigure 4-8 Display Troubleshooting Flowchart&RQQHFWH[WHUQDOPRQLWRU

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingDisplay Troubleshooting59WARNING INJURY CAN RESULT!Use caution when the oscilloscope fan blades are exposed as they can caus

6Instruments covered by this service guideOscilloscopes manufactured after the date this manual was released may be different from those described in

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingAcquisition/Backplane Assembly Troubleshooting60Acquisition/Backplane Assembly TroubleshootingThis section describes which b

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingAcquisition/Backplane Assembly Troubleshooting61Merwig6, Merwig7, Hedwig12, Hedwig13, Hedwig14, Hedwig15, Oak6Replace acquis

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingKeyboard Troubleshooting62 Keyboard TroubleshootingIf some of the knobs fail the keyboard self test but some work properly,

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingLED Troubleshooting63LED TroubleshootingLED Failure During System Start- UpWhen power is turned on to the scope, the front p

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingTouch Screen Troubleshooting64Touch Screen TroubleshootingFigure 4-9 Touch screen flowchart A To find the driver, bring up t

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingOscillator Board Troubleshooting65Oscillator Board TroubleshootingIf you encounter any problems with the oscillator board, f

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingChecking Probe Power Outputs66Checking Probe Power OutputsProbe power outputs are on the front panel, in the lower left corn

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingBefore You Contact Agilent67Before You Contact AgilentIf you have read this Troubleshooting chapter and have unresolved ques

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingBefore You Contact Agilent68

5ESD Precautions 70Tools Required 70Returning the Oscilloscope to Agilent Technologies for Service 71Removing and Replacing the Top Panel and Mo

Chapter 1: General InformationAccessories supplied7Accessories suppliedThe following accessories are supplied.•Mouse•Stylus•Keyboard• Front panel cove

70Replacing AssembliesUse the procedures in this chapter when removing and replacing assemblies and parts in the Agilent Technologies oscilloscopes.In

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesReturning the Oscilloscope to Agilent Technologies for Service71Returning the Oscilloscope to Agilent Technologies for

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Top Panel and Motherboard72Removing and Replacing the Top Panel and MotherboardNote that all

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Top Panel and Motherboard733Disconnect the PCIe cable by pressing down on the locking tab an

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Top Panel and Motherboard746Disconnect the two USB cables.Figure 5-77Disconnect the power ca

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Top Panel and Motherboard75Figure 5-108If you need to replace the motherboard fan, disconnec

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Top Panel and Motherboard7610Remove the PCIe cable from the motherboard and set it aside to

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive77Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1 Loosen the two screws on back o

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Power Supply78Removing and Replacing the Power SupplyWARNING SHOCK HAZARD! If the power supp

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly and Bottom Panel79Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly and B

Chapter 1: General InformationSpecifications and Characteristics8

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly and Bottom Panel803Turn the oscilloscope upside- down and remove the fo

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly and Bottom Panel816Disconnect each input cable from each of the four at

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly and Bottom Panel829Disconnect the Aux Out and Cal Out cables from both

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly and Bottom Panel832Disconnect the cable connecting the pilot cables to

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly and Bottom Panel845Gently remove the RealEdge assembly, keeping the cab

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly and Bottom Panel85Finishing Removal of the Front Panel1 To finish remov

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing Front Panel Assembly Parts86Removing and Replacing Front Panel Assembly PartsRemove the front pa

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing Front Panel Assembly Parts873Remove the six screws from the back of the front panel.Figure 5-364

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing Front Panel Assembly Parts886The front circuit board of the keyboard assembly is connected to th

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing Front Panel Assembly Parts89Cal Connector (Power Button) Assembly1 Remove the two screws connect

2Running a self calibration 11Calibration

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing Front Panel Assembly Parts903Remove the four M3 screws (two on each side) connecting the display

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing RealEdge Components91Removing and Replacing RealEdge ComponentsThis section describes how to rem

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing RealEdge Components924Carefully remove the RealEdge module. Figure 5-485Remove the two screws on

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing RealEdge Components938Remove the two screws connecting the attenuator to the bracket. When repla

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Acquisition Boards/Backplane Assembly94Removing and Replacing the Acquisition Boards/Backpla

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Acquisition Boards/Backplane Assembly955Disconnect the cables from the rear panel (four cabl

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Acquisition Boards/Backplane Assembly968Remove the four M4 screws from the rear panel of the

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Acquisition Boards/Backplane Assembly97Removing an Acquisition BoardWhen removing an individ

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Acquisition Boards/Backplane Assembly983Remove the 10 M4 screws (five from each side) connec

Chapter 5: Replacing AssembliesRemoving and Replacing the Acquisition Boards/Backplane Assembly997Remove the eight remaining screws securing the acqui